Title
Regulation of PNP Uniforms and Accoutrements
Law
Executive Order No. 297
Decision Date
Oct 4, 2000
Unauthorized manufacture, sale, and use of Philippine National Police uniforms and insignias are strictly prohibited, with penalties including closure of establishments and public censure for violators, to ensure exclusive and proper use by authorized personnel.

Prohibited Manufacture, Sale, Distribution

  • Section 1 prohibits the unauthorized manufacture, sale and distribution of PNP uniforms, insignias and other accoutrements.
  • Any violation triggers due notice and hearing.
  • The law requires immediate closure of the establishment, plant, and/or office where the items are manufactured, stored, sold, and/or distributed.
  • The law requires cancellation of the business license or permit.
  • The law requires condemnation, seizure and forfeiture of all paraphernalia used or intended to be used in the manufacture, sale and/or distribution.
  • The law allows the imposition of reasonable administrative fines.
  • The administrative actions proceed without prejudice to filing administrative, civil and/or criminal actions.

Prohibited Use by Non-PNP Personnel

  • Section 2 prohibits the use of PNP uniforms, insignias and other accoutrements by any person who is not a member of the uniformed Philippine National Police personnel.
  • Any violation triggers due notice and hearing.
  • The law imposes public censure.
  • Public censure must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation.
  • The penalty is imposed without prejudice to filing administrative, civil and/or criminal actions.

Exclusive PNP Adoption and Accreditation

  • Section 3 requires the Philippine National Police to adopt its own uniforms, insignias and other accoutrements for the exclusive use of its uniformed personnel.
  • The law requires inspection and acceptance procedures by the Philippine National Police for uniforms and related items.
  • The law requires each design and specification to be approved by the PNP Uniform and Equipment Standardization Board (UESB).
  • The law authorizes only those accredited by the PNP and the National Historical Institute to manufacture, sell or distribute the uniforms and related items.

PNP Implementing Rules

  • Section 4 commands the Chief, Philippine National Police to issue rules and regulations for the effective implementation of the Executive Order.

Repeal and Modification Clause

  • Section 5 repeals or modifies all orders, issuances, rules and regulations or parts thereof that are inconsistent with Executive Order No. 297.

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