Law Summary
Integration of Police, Fire, and Jail Units Under INP
- The city and municipal police forces, fire departments, and jails were integrated into the INP under Presidential Decree No. 765.
- The Philippine Constabulary acts as the nucleus of the INP and remains a Major Service of the AFP.
- The integration establishes these forces as vital partners of the AFP in law enforcement and public safety.
Funding and Financial Provisions
- Allocates Five Million Pesos (P5,000,000.00) from the retained earnings of the Veterans Claims Settlement Fund held in trust by the Philippine Veterans Bank.
- This fund financing covers the organization, operations, and maintenance of the commissary and PX system for INP personnel and their dependents.
Tax and Duty Exemption on Purchases
- All purchases made through the commissary and PX system from local sources, manufacturers, suppliers, and producers shall be exempt from all taxes, duties, and similar charges.
- This exemption applies to all such commodities under existing revenue laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Authority to Implement Rules and Regulations
- The Chief of Constabulary/Director General of the Integrated National Police is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this decree.
- Such promulgation requires the approval of the Secretary of National Defense.
Legal and Executive Enforcement
- The decree is issued by the President of the Republic of the Philippines under his constitutional powers.
- It constitutes part of the law of the land and mandates compliance and implementation accordingly.