Philippine National Police

The Philippine National Police is the armed, civilian national police force in the
Philippines. Its national headquarters is at Camp Crame in Quezon City, Metro Manila,
and it has 191,000 personnel.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) originated from the Philippine Constabulary or the
PC, which was inaugurated on August 8, 1901, establishing it as an insular police force
under the American regime. On August 8, 1975, Presidential Decree no. 765 was issued,
establishing the Philippine Constabulary Integrated National Police or the PC/INP as the
country’s national police force. These fragmented and diverse local police units were
integrated into a national police force with the Philippine Constabulary as its nucleus.

After the People’s Revolution in 1986, a new Constitution was promulgated providing for
a police force, which is “national in scope and civilian in character.” Consequently,
Republic Act No. 6975 entitled, “An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police under
a Reorganized Department of the Interior and Local government (DILG),” was signed into
law on December 13, 1990, which took effect on January 1, 1991. Subsequently, the PNP
was operational on January 29, 1991, whose members were formerly the PC and the INP
and the absorption of the selected members from the major service units of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines such as the Philippine Air Force Security Command, the
Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, and the Philippine Army.

Thus, to further strengthen the PNP into a highly efficient and competent police force,
Republic Act No. 8551 entitled “PNP Reform and the Reorganization Act of 1998” was
enacted on February 17, 1998, amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 6975.

What is the role of PNP?

The PNP shall enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order,
and ensure public safety and internal security with the active support of the community.
Law Enforcement. Maintain peace and order. Prevents and investigates crimes and
bring offenders to justice.

Tenure

Attrition System. – There shall be established a system of attrition within the uniformed
members of the PNP within one (1) year from the effectivity of this Act to be submitted
by the PNP to the Commission for approval. Such attrition system shall include but is
not limited to the provisions of the following sections. SEC. 25. Attrition by Attainment of
Maximum Tenure in Position. – The maximum tenure of PNP members holding key
positions is hereby prescribed as follows: POSITION MAXIMUM TENURE Chief four (4)
years Deputy Chief four (4) years Director of the Staff Services four (4) years Regional
Directors six (6) years Provincial/City Directors nine (9) years

PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT

With the guidance of the Almighty, we do hereby solemnly swear to:

N – Nurture excellence and professionalism;

A – Adhere to the values of honesty, integrity and esprit d’ corps;
P – Provide efficient, effective and responsive service;
O – Obey and respect rule of law;
L – Listen to client concerns;
C – Commit ourselves to the principles of transparency and accountability
O – Oversee the implementation of the Commission’s policies and programs for the PNP;
M – Mold a civilian police organization that promotes community welfare.