QuestionsQuestions (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 350)
It cites Section 12, Article XV of the 1973 Philippine Constitution, which provides that the State shall establish and maintain an Integrated National Police whose organization, administration, and operation shall be provided by law.
Presidential Decree No. 765 (dated August 8, 1975) provides for the constitution of the Integrated National Police. Presidential Decree No. 632 (dated January 6, 1975) provides for the budgetary administration of the Integrated National Police.
It directs full implementation effective January 1, 1976.
The Secretary of National Defense, the Secretary of Local Government and Community Development, the Secretary of Finance, and all others concerned.
It directs them to implement fully the provisions of PD 765 and PD 632 relating to the Integrated National Police.
To carry out the mandate of the New Constitution, particularly Section 12, Article XV.
It requires that the INP’s organization, administration, and operation shall be provided by law.
Provincial Governors, City Mayors, Municipal Mayors, Provincial/City/Municipal Board and Councils, Provincial/City/Municipal Treasurers, and other officials concerned.
It sets the date when the decrees’ provisions on the INP are to be fully implemented, making compliance effective from that time.
PD 765 is the legal instrument that provides for the constitution (i.e., establishment/formation/creation) of the Integrated National Police.
PD 632 is the legal instrument that deals specifically with the budgetary administration of the Integrated National Police.
It was signed by Ferdinand E. Marcos as President of the Philippines, done in the City of Manila on December 22, 1975.
It indicates that the directives are mandatory and to be acted upon without delay, reflecting an urgent administrative command.