Law Summary
Previous Designation of Interpol National Central Bureau
- Prior to this order, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) served as the Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) for the Philippines.
- The NBI is part of the Department of Justice, exercising functions under the Administrative Code of 1987.
International Interpol Policy on National Central Bureau Assignment
- Interpol policy states that in countries with centralized or partially centralized police structures, the NCB role should be assumed by the controlling body or headquarters of the criminal police.
- This ensures authority, prevents functional conflicts, and promotes effective operation of the NCB at the government level.
Designation of PNP as Interpol National Central Bureau
- The Philippine National Police is formally designated as the Interpol National Central Bureau for the Philippines.
- Members of the NCB include:
- Director-General of the PNP (Chairman)
- Director of the NBI (Member)
- Commissioner of Customs (Member)
- Commissioner of Internal Revenue (Member)
- Other heads of agencies as determined by the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (NALECC).
Structural Placement and Oversight
- The NCB is established as a subcommittee under the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (NALECC).
- This structural linkage ensures coordinated law enforcement and central oversight.
Repeal of Conflicting Orders
- All orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof inconsistent with this Memorandum Order are repealed.
Effectivity
- The Memorandum Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on 15 February 1993.