Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 11200)
Republic Act No. 11200 provides for the rank classification in the Philippine National Police (PNP), amending Section 28 of Republic Act No. 6975.
Section 28 of Republic Act No. 6975 is amended by Republic Act No. 11200.
The purpose is to provide clarity of command and responsibility and to ensure effective and efficient administration, supervision, and control of the uniformed personnel of the PNP.
The ranks are: Police General, Police Lieutenant General, Police Major General, Police Brigadier General, Police Colonel, Police Lieutenant Colonel, Police Major, Police Captain, Police Lieutenant, Police Executive Master Sergeant, Police Chief Master Sergeant, Police Senior Master Sergeant, Police Master Sergeant, Police Staff Sergeant, Police Corporal, Patrolman/Patrolwoman.
The Act took effect fifteen (15) days after its full publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Yes, RA No. 11200 modifies or repeals all provisions in Republic Act No. 6975, as amended by RA No. 8551, and all other inconsistent laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations regarding rank classification.
The rank immediately below Police Captain is Police Lieutenant.
The rank just above Police Lieutenant Colonel is Police Colonel.
The entry-level rank is Patrolman/Patrolwoman.