Amendment and Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions
- The Act amends Section 28 of Republic Act No. 6975 (Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990).
- It modifies rank classifications referenced in RA 6975 as amended by RA 8551 (Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998).
- All laws, executive orders, rules, and regulations inconsistent with the new rank classification are deemed modified or repealed accordingly.
Implementation Procedures
- The Chief of the Philippine National Police is mandated to issue necessary rules and regulations.
- This issuance must occur within thirty (30) days from the Act’s effectivity.
- These rules ensure the effective implementation of the Act’s provisions.
Effectivity of the Act
- The Act takes effect fifteen (15) days after its full publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Legislative and Executive Approval
- The Act consolidates Senate Bill No. 2031 and House Bill No. 5236.
- It was passed by the Senate and House of Representatives on November 21, 2018, and November 26, 2018, respectively.
- The Act was approved by the President of the Republic of the Philippines on February 8, 2019.