QuestionsQuestions (Republic Act No. 9708)
To extend for five (5) years the period for PNP members to comply with the minimum educational qualification for appointment, and to adjust the PNP promotion system.
It grants PNP members already in service upon the effectivity of RA 8551 a five (5)-year period to obtain the minimum educational qualification, preferably in law enforcement-related courses.
From the date of effectivity of RA 9708 (the amendatory act that extends the period).
No. Those rendering more than fifteen (15) years of service and who have exhibited exemplary performance as determined by the Commission are no longer required to comply with the minimum educational requirement.
No. The provision maintains that the enumerated qualifications (except the last qualification) are continuing in character; absence of any at any given time is a ground for separation or retirement.
Applicants for appointment to the PNP who must satisfy the age limits and other general qualifications specified in Section 30(j).
Not less than twenty-one (21) nor more than thirty (30) years of age.
It refines the conditions for ineligibility and reconsideration for promotion when criminal actions/complaints are filed, including rules on probable cause determinations and timing.
No. Generally, the institution of a criminal action or complaint against a police officer is not a bar to promotion; however, specific ineligibility rules apply upon probable cause.
The concerned police officer becomes ineligible for promotion upon finding of probable cause, notwithstanding any challenge raised later.
The police officer shall be considered for promotion if the case remains unresolved after two (2) years from the probable cause determination.
The promotion shall be recalled without prejudice to the imposition of appropriate penalties under applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
When the complaint is for a crime including (but not limited to) a violation of human rights punishable by reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment, and the court determines that the evidence of guilt is strong.
It requires the Commission to design, establish, and implement a continuing education program in coordination with the Civil Service Commission, CHR, and CHED, using distance education and/or in-service programs focusing on law enforcement, criminal investigation, human rights, or similar programs.
The Commission must design, establish, and implement it in coordination with the Civil Service Commission, the Commission on Human Rights, and the Commission on Higher Education.
The National Police Commission and the PNP must promulgate necessary rules, which take effect upon publication in two (2) newspapers of general circulation.
Fifteen (15) days after its complete publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.