Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTION NO. 689)
The purpose is to direct the regionalization of the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police to provide more effective and responsive public safety services by aligning their regional commands with the territorial boundaries set under Presidential Decree No. 723.
The addressees are the Secretary of the Department of National Defense, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and the Chief of Constabulary and Director General of the Integrated National Police.
Thirteen (13) Philippine Constabulary Regional Commands were activated.
They must conform with the regional organization prescribed under Presidential Decree No. 723, with the exception that the sub-province of Aurora shall be included in Region 2.
The four (4) Philippine Constabulary Zones were phased out not later than August 8, 1978.
No additional funds were to be released except those provided in Presidential Decree No. 1250 (Appropriations Act of 1978), and no increase in personnel was involved.
The Integrated National Police Regional Commands, numbering thirteen (13), were activated simultaneously and were co-extensive with the Philippine Constabulary Regional Commands.
Under Presidential Decree No. 765, the Philippine Constabulary is the nucleus of the Integrated National Police.
They prescribe the regional groupings into which the various provinces of the country are organized, which serve as the basis for structuring the regional commands of the Philippine Constabulary and Integrated National Police.
It was signed by Ferdinand E. Marcos, then President of the Philippines.