Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1925)
The purpose of Presidential Decree No. 1925 is to amend Section 14c of Presidential Decree No. 1184 by allowing the appointment of officers in the Integrated National Police to ranks higher than Police Brigadier General and Fire Brigadier General, specifically up to Police Major General and Fire Major General.
The President of the Republic of the Philippines has the authority to appoint officers from the rank of Police Brigadier General to Police Major General, as well as Fire Brigadier General to Fire Major General, based on the recommendation of the Director General through the Minister of National Defense.
Before the amendment, Presidential Decree No. 1184 provided ranks for officers of the Integrated National Police up to Police Brigadier General and Fire Brigadier General only.
The amendment was necessary because the Integrated National Police had grown to more than 55,000 personnel and it was important to provide ranks higher than Brigadier General similar to police organizations in other countries, considering the vital role the organization plays in law enforcement and peace maintenance.
The Director General recommends officers for appointment to the President through the Minister of National Defense, who facilitates the process of appointment from Brigadier General up to Major General ranks.
Presidential Decree No. 1925 took effect immediately upon its signing on May 26, 1984.
These ranks signify higher positions within the Integrated National Police that were established to reflect the organization's increased strength and responsibilities compared to the previously highest ranks of Brigadier General.
No, this decree specifically amends the provisions relating to the appointment of officers from the rank of Brigadier General to Major General; it does not directly affect non-officer and civilian technical personnel appointments.
Section 14c regulates the appointing authorities and the appointment process of officers in the Integrated National Police from the rank of Brigadier General to Major General, specifying the role of the President, Director General, and Minister of National Defense.