RA 9592 Extends BFP and BJMP Qualification Period

Personnel in service before the original law’s effectivity are given an additional five years to comply with educational and eligibility requirements.
Personnel with more than 15 years of service at the effectivity date are exempt from these educational and eligibility requirements.
Those with National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) eligibility prior to the original law need not obtain civil service eligibility.
Congress will revisit the possible devolution of the BFP to local government units during the five-year extension period.

Personnel who fail to meet the requirements after the extension period will be separated if under 50 years old with less than 20 years of government service.
Personnel aged 50 or above with at least 20 years of service will be retired.
Separation or retirement is subject to payment of benefits pursuant to existing laws.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) must establish a merit-based and gender-fair promotion system within six months.
Eligibility for promotion requires compliance with minimum qualifications and civil service eligibility, plus passing required health and psychological tests.
Personnel with prior NAPOLCOM eligibility are considered compliant with civil service requirements.
Personnel who demonstrate conspicuous courage and gallantry, or recognized by nationwide search by accredited organizations, may receive accelerated promotion validated by DILG and CSC.

The DILG, in coordination with BFP, BJMP, Civil Service Commission (CSC), and Commission on Higher Education (CHED), shall promulgate implementing rules and regulations within 60 days of enactment.

A separability clause ensures that unconstitutional parts of the Act do not affect the validity of other provisions.
A repealing clause abrogates inconsistent laws, orders, or rules.
The Act takes effect upon publication in two newspapers of general circulation.