Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 297)
Section 1 prohibits the unauthorized manufacture, sale, and distribution of PNP uniforms, insignias, and other accoutrements.
Violators, after due notice and hearing, face immediate closure of their establishment, cancellation of business licenses or permits, forfeiture of paraphernalia used in the manufacture or distribution, and imposition of administrative fines, without prejudice to administrative, civil, or criminal actions.
Any person who is not a member of the uniformed Philippine National Police personnel is prohibited from using PNP uniforms, insignias, and accoutrements.
After due notice and hearing, the violator shall be publicly censured with publication of such censure in a newspaper of general circulation, and may face administrative, civil, or criminal actions.
Only those accredited by the Philippine National Police and the National Historical Institute are authorized to manufacture, sell, or distribute PNP uniforms and accoutrements.
The UESB approves each design and specification of the PNP uniforms and accoutrements, ensuring they meet the required standards.
Section 3 requires the PNP to adopt its own uniforms, insignias, and accoutrements exclusively for its uniformed personnel, with designs subject to inspection and approval by the UESB.
The Chief of the PNP is empowered to issue rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Executive Order.
Article 179 of the Revised Penal Code (RA 3815) and Republic Act No. 493, which prohibit illegal use of uniforms and insignias, were referenced but noted as inadequate since they do not cover illegal manufacture, sale, or distribution, nor specifically apply to PNP uniforms.