Law Summary
Statutory Basis for the Philippine National Police (PNP)
- Republic Act No. 6975 establishes the Philippine National Police.
- Section 2 of RA 6975 explicitly calls for the creation of PNP.
- Section 24 outlines the functions of the PNP.
Existing Interpol National Central Bureau (NCB) Prior to the Order
- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) was then the designated Interpol NCB.
- The NBI operates under the Department of Justice as per the Administrative Code of 1987, specifically Section 3, Chapter 1, Title IV.
Policy of Interpol on National Central Bureaus
- Interpol policy prefers that in countries with centralized police structures, the NCB role should be handled by the controlling body or headquarters of the Criminal Police.
- Appointment of the NCB at the government level is necessary to prevent conflicts over functions and to provide authority for effective operations.
Designation of the PNP as the Interpol National Central Bureau
- The PNP is officially designated as the Interpol NCB for the Philippines.
- Members of the NCB include:
- Chairman: Director-General of the Philippine National Police
- Members: Director of NBI, Commissioner of Customs, Commissioner of Internal Revenue
- Additional members may be appointed by the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (NALECC).
Organizational Structure of the NCB
- The NCB shall function as a subcommittee under the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (NALECC).
Repeal of Inconsistent Rules
- All orders, rules, and regulations or parts thereof that conflict with this Memorandum Order are repealed.
Effectivity
- The Memorandum Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on February 15, 1993.