NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION

The National Police Commission is the agency mandated by the 1987 Constitution and the Major Police Reform Laws, Republic Act Nos. 6975 and 8551
to administer and control the Philippine National Police.

Under R.A. 8551, otherwise known as the “PNP REFORM AND ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1998” the Commission’s authority over the PNP were strengthened
and expanded to include administration of police entrance examinations, the conduct of pre-charge investigation of police anomalies and irregularities, and
summary dismissal of erring police officers.

In 1966, Congress enacted Republic Act 4864 otherwise known as the Police Act of 1966 to provide the foundation for the much needed police reforms in
the country. It created the POLICE COMMISSION (Polcom) “to achieve and attain a higher degree of efficiency in the organization, administration and
operation of local police agencies; and to place the local police service on a professional level.”

Since 1966, the Commission had undergone changes in its organizational structure. It was reorganized in 1972 as the National Police Commission
(Napolcom). Originally under the Office of the President, it was transferred to the Ministry of National Defense in 1975 by virtue of Presidential Decree
765, known as the Police Integration Law. This Decree also established the Integrated National Police (INP) with the Philippine Constabulary (PC) as the
nucleus. Ten (10) years later in 1985, it was returned to the Office of the President pursuant to Executive Order No. 1040. In 1989, Executive Order No.
379 placed the INP directly under the “command, supervision and control of the President.”

The same executive order vested the National Police Commission with the powers of administrative control and supervision over the INP. With the passage
of Republic Act No. 6975 on December 13, 1990, the Philippine National Police (PNP) was established under a reorganized Department of the Interior and
Local Government (DILG). A new National Police Commission was created within the DILG “ for the purpose of effectively discharging the functions
prescribe in the Constitution and provided in the Act.”

On February 25, 1998, Congress passed into law Republic Act No. 8551 otherwise known as the “Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act
of 1998“ thus, amending RA 6975. This Act strengthened and expanded the Commission’s authority over the PNP to include administration of police entrance
examination, conduct of pre-charge investigation against police anomalies and irregularities and summary dismissal of erring police members.

1. Exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the Philippine National Police (PNP) which shall mean the power to:
 Develop policies and promulgate a police manual prescribing rules and regulations for efficient organization, administration, and operation,
including criteria for manpower allocation distribution and deployment, recruitment, selection, promotion, and retirement of personnel and
the conduct of qualifying entrance and promotional examinations for uniformed members;
 Examine and audit, and thereafter establish the standards for such purposes on a continuing basis, the performance, activities, and
facilities of all police agencies throughout the country;
 Establish a system of uniform crime reporting;
 Conduct an annual self-report survey and compile statistical data for the accurate assessment of the crime situation and the proper
evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of all police units in the country;
 Approve or modify plans and programs on education and training, logistical requirements, communications, records, information systems,
crime laboratory, crime prevention and crime reporting;
 Affirm, reverse or modify, through the National Appellate Board, personnel disciplinary actions involving demotion or dismissal from the
service imposed upon members of the Philippine National Police by the Chief of the Philippine National Police;
 Exercise appellate jurisdiction through the Regional Appellate Boards, over administrative cases against policemen and over decisions on
claims for police benefits;
 Prescribe minimum standards for arms, equipment, and uniforms and, after consultation with the Philippine Heraldry Commission, for
insignia of ranks, awards, and medals of honor. Within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act, the standards of the uniformed
personnel of the PNP must be revised which should be clearly distinct from the military and reflective of the civilian character of the police;
 Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum in matters pertaining to the discharge of its own powers and duties, and designate who
among its personnel can issue such processes and administer oaths in connection therewith;
 Inspect and assess the compliance of the PNP on the established criteria for manpower allocation, distribution, and deployment and their
impact on the community and the crime situation, and thereafter formulate appropriate guidelines for maximization of resources and
effective utilization of the PNP personnel;
 Monitor the performance of the local chief executives as deputies of the Commission; and
 Monitor and investigate police anomalies and irregularities.
2. Advise the President on all matters involving police functions and administration;
3. Render to the President and to the Congress an annual report on its activities and accomplishments during the thirty (30) days after the end of the
calendar year, which shall include an appraisal of the conditions obtaining in the organization and administration of police agencies in the
municipalities, cities and provinces throughout the country, and recommendations for appropriate remedial legislation;
4. Recommend to the President, through the Secretary, within sixty (60) days before the commencement of each calendar year, a crime prevention
program; and
5. Perform such other functions necessary to carry out the provisions of R.A. 6975, as amended, other existing laws and Presidential issuances, and
as the President may direct.

Vision

“By 2024, NAPOLCOM is a highly capable, responsive and credible oversight body of the PNP”

Mission

“We exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the PNP, with the end in view of ensuring a highly capable, effective and credible
police service”

Core Values

“Resilience, Integrity, Professionalism, Independence”

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 dedication;
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.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Commission Proper

The NAPOLCOM as a collegial body is composed of an ex-officio Chairperson, four (4) regular Commissioners, and the Chief, PNP as ex-officio member,
one of whom is appointed by the President as the Vice-Chairperson. The DILG Secretary is the ex-officio Chairperson, while the Vice-Chairperson serves as
the Executive Officer of the Commission.

The ex-officio Chairperson and four (4) Commissioners constitute the Commission Proper which serves as the governing body thereof.

Staff Services

The Staff Services of the Commission are as follows:

Planning and Research Service (PRS) provides technical services to the Commission in areas of overall policy formulation, strategic and operational
planning, management systems or procedures, evaluation and monitoring of the Commission’s programs, projects and internal operations; and
conducts thorough research and analysis on social and economic condition affecting peace and order in the country.
Legal Affairs Service (LAS) provides the Commission with efficient and effective service as legal counsel of the Commission; draft or studies contracts
affecting the Commission and submit appropriate recommendations pertaining thereto; and render legal opinions arising from the administration and operation
of the Philippine National Police and the Commission.

Crime Prevention and Coordination Service (CPCS) undertakes criminological researches and studies; formulates a national crime prevention plan; develop
a crime prevention and information program; and provide editorial direction for all criminology research and crime prevention publications.

Personnel and Administrative Service (PAS) performs personnel functions for the Commission; administers the entrance and promotional examinations
for policemen, provides the necessary services relating to records, correspondence, supplies, property and equipment, security and general services, and the
maintenance and utilization of facilities; provides services relating to manpower, career planning and development, personnel transactions and employee
welfare.

Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service (IMIS) conducts continuous inspection and management audit of personnel, facilities and operations at
all levels of command of the PNP; monitors the implementation of the Commission’s programs and projects relative to law enforcement; and monitors and
investigates police anomalies and irregularities.

Installations and Logistics Service (ILS) reviews the Commission’s plans and programs and formulates policies and procedures regarding acquisition,
inventory, control, distribution, maintenance and disposal of supplies and oversees the implementation of programs on transportation facilities and installations
and the procurement and maintenance of supplies and equipment.

Financial Service (FS) provides the Commission with staff advice and assistance on budgetary and financial matters, including the overseeing of the
processing and disbursement of funds pertaining to the scholarship program and surviving children of deceased and/or permanently incapacitated PNP
personnel.

Disciplinary Appellate Board

The Commission has a formal administrative disciplinary appellate machinery consisting of the National Appellate Board (NAB), and the Regional Appellate
Boards (RABs). The following are the specific functions of the Appellate Boards:

National Appellate Board decides cases on appeal from decisions rendered by the Director General of the Philippine National Police (PNP), where the penalty
imposed is demotion in rank or dismissal from service.

Regional Appellate Boards:

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 Decide/resolve all cases on appeal from decisions of the PLEBs and PNP Regional Directors where the penalty is forced resignation,
demotion in rank or dismissal, and those of the Mayors in cases falling within their respective jurisdictions.
 Decide appeals from decisions of the Regional Directors on claims for police benefits.

Regional Offices

Taking heed of the government’s call towards the decentralization and devolution of powers and authority from the national to the local level with the end in
view of improving service delivery to the people, NAPOLCOM established seventeen (17) Regional Offices (ROs) strategically located in the different regional
divisions of the country.

These offices implement the policies and programs of NAPOLCOM in their respective regions and likewise perform the functions of investigation and
adjudication of death and permanent and temporary disability benefit claims, and scholarship grants, subject to standards set by the Commission.

The ROs, thru the office of the legal counsels, act as legal consultants of the PLEBs and provide, whenever necessary, legal services, assistance and advice
to the PLEBs in hearing and deciding cases against officers and members of the PNP, especially those involving difficult questions of the law.

RELATED AGENCIES;
PNP- NAPOLCOM has an administrative and operational control over the PNP. It sets policies regulates police activities, and handles the
discipline of the police personnel.
DILG- It has a supervisory control over NAPOLCOM, and is responsible for the general oversight of the local government and public
institutions, including PNP.
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN- can investigate and file complaints against police personnel for graft and corruption.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION- setting rules and guidelines for police recruitment, promotions, and personnel actions.
COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS- human rights violations by police personnel are alleged, NAPOLCOM investigates and imposes
disciplinary measures with CHR.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING COUNCIL- cases where police officer are suspected of involvement in money laundering activities.
BUREAU OF JAIL MANAGEMENT- responsible for the management of jails and the custody of prisoners, often collaborates with the PNP in
maintaining public safety and enforcement during prisoner transfer or public disturbances.
BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION- work closely with the PNP in ensuring public safety, particularly during disasters and emergencies.
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND DEPORTATION

The Bureau of Immigration started as a division of the Bureau of Customs during the American regime in 1899. This was pursuant to
Act No. 702 of the Philippine Commission. It was appropriate because ship travel and ship cargo were interlinked and hence, the office
was at the Bureau of Customs. It seems that the government then, gave more importance on the entry of goods than monitoring of foreign
nationals coming into the country. The government was more interested in generating customs duties from these goods than in the control
and regulation of the arrival and stay of foreigners. The functions of immigration remained under the said bureau until 1937 when it was
transferred as a division of the Bureau of Labor.

The functions of Immigration were transferred in 1937 as a division under the Bureau of Labor. This was mainly to respond to the arrival
of Chinese nationals who owned and operated trade houses stores and restaurants in the country.

On January 22, 1940, the Second National Assembly of the Philippine Commonwealth enacted the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940
(Commonwealth Act No. 613). It was signed into law by the President of the United States of America on September 3, 1940, creating
the Bureau of Immigration under the administrative supervision of the Office of the President.

A year or so later, it became an attached agency of the Department of Justice. Later, its administrative control was returned to the Office
of the President.

When the Pacific war broke out in December 1941, the bureau, then under the Department of Justice, moved to the Bilibid Prison on
Azcarraga Street (now Claro M. Recto Avenue).

Immediately after the war, the bureau was transferred near the Gate 1 of the South Harbor in Manila, then moved to Building No. 5 at the
Customs Bureau at Gate 4. In 1945, in line with the reorganization plan of the government, the bureau was put under the supervision and
control of the Department of Labor.

In 1948, the Bureau was reverted to the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice where it has remained up to the present time.

On September 21, 1972, then President Ferdinand E. Marcos proclaimed Martial Law, through General Order No. 1, ordered and decreed
the adoption and implementation of the Integrated Reorganization Plan.

Hence, the Commission on Reorganization issued Letter of Implementation No. 20, dated December 31, 1972 which embodies the
plan, including among other things, the change of name of the office from the Bureau of Immigration to Commission on Immigration
and Deportation. This became a collegial body and performing both administrative and quasi-judicial functions. It is composed of the
commissioner and his two associate commissioners. Letter of Implementation No. 20 also abolished the Deportation Board and
transferred its functions to the Board of Commissioners who gave them power to undertake deportation cases.

The bureau was given the sole authority to enforce and administer immigration and foreign nationals registration laws including the
admission, registration, exclusion and deportation and repatriation of foreign nationals. It also supervises the immigration from the
Philippines of foreign nationals.

On July 25, 1987, President Corazon C. Aquino signed Executive order No. 292, also known as the Administrative Code of 1987. Said
order renamed the office, “Bureau of Immigration.” It continues, however, to perform all the powers and functions it had while still a
commission, and its head of office still remains to be called commissioner as provided under DOJ.

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

 Acts as the primary enforcement arm of the Department of Justice and the President of the Philippines in ensuring that all foreigners
within its territorial jurisdiction comply with existing laws1;
 Assists local and international law enforcement agencies in securing the tranquility of the state against foreigners whose presence or
stay may be deemed threats to national security, public safety, public morals and public health and;
 Acts as chief repository of all immigration records pertaining to entry, temporary sojourn, admission, residence and departure of all
foreigners in the country.
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SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

In the discharge of its broad functions, the Bureau through its Board of Commissioners, exercises administrative and quasi-judicial powers
over the:
  Regulation of the entry (arrival), stay (sojourn), and exit (departure) of foreign nationals in the country;
 Monitoring of the entry and exit of Filipino citizens in compliance with Philippine laws and other legal procedures;
 Issuance of immigration documents and identification certifications on non-immigrant, immigrant and special non-immigrant
visas;
 Issuance of special permits in relation to the enforcement of immigration laws (e.g. Special Work Permit (SWP), Provisional
Permit to Work (PPW), Special Study Permit (SSP), re-entry permits, clearances, etc.);
 Extension of stay of temporary visitors and implementation of changes of status as provided by law;
 Administrative determination of citizenship and related status;
 Investigation, hearing, decision and execution of orders pertaining to exclusion, deportation, and repatriation of foreign
nationals;
 Implementation of Hold Departure Orders, Blacklist, Watchlist, Immigration Lookout Bulletin Orders and Alert List Orders;
 Cancellation of immigration documents upon violation of immigration laws and procedures;
 Investigation, arrests and detention of foreigners in violation of immigration regulation and other Philippine laws;
 Accreditation of schools and learning institutions that can officially accept and enroll foreign students; and
 Accreditation of law firms, liaison officers, travel agencies and other individuals and organizations transacting with the Bureau
of Immigration

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

BOARDS OF SPECIAL INQUIRY-handles the review and decision making process to immigration cases, especially those involving
residency, deportation and or visa
BOARD OF COMISSIONER- highest governing body of the B.I, responsible for policy-making and overall supervision
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER- responsible for implementing policies and managing day-to-day operations of the B.I
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER-specific areas of responsibility such as, operations, administrations and legal affairs.
AGENDA AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT- manages the B.I’s records and archives, ensuring proper documentation and information
retrieval.
IMPLEMENTATION UNIT- oversees the implementation of B.I policies.
VISA PROCESSING CENTER- processes visa applications and issues visa to foreign individuals.
ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION- handles administrative task such as, personnel management, payroll, and logistics.
ALIEN REGISTRATION- registers foreign national residing in the Philippines, monitors their compliance with immigration laws, and issues
alien certificates.
FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT DIVISION- manages the B.I’s budget, accounts, and financial transactions.
IMMIGRATION REGULATION DIVISION- develops and implements immigration regulations, policies and procedures.
INTELLIGENCE DIVISION- conduct intelligence gathering and analysis to identify potential threats to national security realated to
immigration.
LEGAL DIVISION- provides legal advice to the B.I, represents the agency in court cases, and drafts immigration policies.
MANAGEMNET INFORMATION SYSTEM- manages the B.I’s IT system and infrastructure, ensuring secure data storage and efficient
information flow.
PLANNING AND POLICY DICVISION- develops strategic plans and policies for the B.I, ensuring alignment with national immigration
goals.
VERIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE DIVISION- verifies the authenticity of travel documents and ensures compliance with immigration
laws.
INTERNATIONAL PORTS- manages immigration checkpoints at international airports and seaports, enforcing immigration laws and
facilitating the flow of travellers.

RELATED AGENCIES;
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE- BID operates under DOJ, which oversees its functions and ensures that immigration laws are aligned with the
country’s legal framework.
NATIONAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION- assist in investigating immigration –related crimes, such as human trafficking, illegal recruitments,
and illegal stay of foreign nationals.
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE- provides enforcement assistance, especially in cases of deportation, arrest and apprehension of
individual’s violation of immigration laws.
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS- issuing visa to foreign nationals and coordinating with foreign embassies and consulates on
immigration matters.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT- POEA coordinates with B.I. regarding work permits and employment to foreign nationals in
the Philippines.
PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS AND EMPLYMENT AND AMINISTRATION-work permits and employment of foreign nationals in the Philippines.
OVERSEAS WORKERS, WELFARE ADMINISTRATION- safeguarding and welfare of the Filipino Workers, and ensuring compliance with
migration protocols when the OFW’S travel abroad.
BUREAU OF CUSTOMS- works at point of entry, ensuring both immigrations and customs are followed.
AIRPORTS AND SEA PORTS- managing the entry and exit points of the country, ensuring smoothe immigration policies.