Constitutional and statutory basis
- The order is grounded on Section 6, Article XVI of the Constitution, which provides for the creation of a National Police civilian in character and national in scope.
- The order recognizes Section 2 of Republic Act No. 6975, which created the Philippine National Police and expressly declares its mandate pursuant to Section 24 thereof.
- The order accounts for the Interpol National Central Bureau then being the NBI, which is not part of the PNP.
- The order treats the NBI as a constituent and adjunct of the Department of Justice under Section 3, Chapter 1, Title IV of the Administrative Code of 1987.
Interpol NCB designation for the Philippines
- Section 1 designates the Philippine National Police (PNP) as the Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) for the Republic of the Philippines.
- Section 1 establishes the NCB membership with specified officials and roles.
- Section 1(a) makes the Director-General, PNP the Chairman of the NCB.
- Section 1(b) includes the Director, National Bureau of Investigation as a Member.
- Section 1(c) includes the Commissioner of Customs as a Member.
- Section 1(d) includes the Commissioner of Internal Revenue as a Member.
- Section 1(e) authorizes Heads of other agencies to serve as additional members, to be determined by the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee.
NCB organizational placement
- Section 2 places the Interpol NCB as a subcommittee under the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (NALECC).
Repeal of conflicting rules
- Section 3 repeals all orders, rules, and regulations, or parts thereof, that are inconsistent or in conflict with OP Memorandum Order No. 92.