Question & AnswerQ&A (PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 307)
The main purpose of Presidential Decree No. 307 is to amend paragraph one of Presidential Decree No. 12 to provide greater flexibility in the selection of the Chairman of the Adjudication Board in the National Police Commission for better coordination and more effective performance.
It establishes Adjudication Boards in the office of the National Police Commission to review and dispose of all administrative cases of city and municipal police forces for final action.
Each Adjudication Board shall be composed of a senior official of the National Police Commission, a senior officer of the Philippine Constabulary, and a representative of the Department of Justice.
One of the members of each Adjudication Board is designated as Chairman, with greater flexibility allowed in choosing the Chairman as per PD No. 307.
The Adjudication Boards have jurisdiction to review and dispose of all administrative cases of city and municipal police forces referred to the National Police Commission for final action.
Previously, the Chairman of the Adjudication Board was specifically a senior official of the National Police Commission, which limited flexibility; PD No. 307 amended it to allow greater flexibility in selecting the Chairman.
PD No. 307 was promulgated pursuant to Proclamations No. 1081 (September 21, 1972) and No. 1104 (January 17, 1973).
Yes, it expressly repeals and/or modifies all existing laws, rules, and regulations inconsistent with it.
It was signed in the City of Manila on October 9, 1973.