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Chief of the Philippine National Police

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Chief of the
Philippine National Police
Hepe ng
Pambansang Pulisya ng Pilipinas
PNP seal
Flag of the PNP Chief
Incumbent
PGen. Rommel Marbil
since April 1, 2024
Philippine National Police
StatusFull-Time
Member ofNational Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
SeatCamp Crame, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
NominatorNational Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
AppointerPresident of the Philippines
Term lengthFour years, Mandatory retirement upon reaching the age of 56
unless extended by the President in times of war or other national emergency declared by Congress
Constituting instrumentRepublic Act No. 6975
PrecursorChief of the Philippine Constabulary (PC)
FormationMarch 31, 1991
First holderCesar P. Nazareno
Unofficial namesDirector General / Police General (after the prerequisite rank)
DeputyDeputy Chief for Administration (TDCA)
Deputy Chief for Operations (TDCO)
Chief of Directorial Staff (TCDS)
Salary₱121,143 monthly basic pay (2018)[1]
Websitehttps://pnp.gov.ph/

The Chief of the Philippine National Police (abbreviated as C, PNP; Filipino: Hepe ng Pambansang Pulisya ng Pilipinas[2]) is the head of the Philippines' national police body, the Philippine National Police (PNP). The position is invariably held by a Police General, a four-star general police officer.

The PNP chief is also an ex officio member of the National Police Commission as a commissioner.[3]

Eligibility

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The Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990 (Republic Act No. 6975), the law establishing the Philippine National Police, states that the President shall appoint the Philippine National Police Chief from among a list prepared by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) of "the most senior and qualified officers in the service" given that the prospect appointee has not yet retired or within six months from their compulsory retirement age. The lowest rank of a qualified appointee shall be the rank of Police Brigadier General. The appointment of the PNP chief by the President requires confirmation from the Commission on Appointments.[4]

Powers and functions

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The holder of the position of PNP Chief holds the rank of "Police General".[5] Prior to February 2019, this rank was known as "Director General", According to Sec. 26 of the PNP Chief shall have:[4]

  • Command and direction of the PNP; the power to direct and control tactical as well as strategic movements, deployment, placement, utilization of the PNP or any of its units and personnel, including its equipment, facilities and other resources. Such command and direction of the Chief of the PNP may be delegated to subordinate officials with the respect to the units under their respective commands, in accordance with the rules and regulation prescribed by the commission.
  • Power to issue detailed implementing policies and instructions regarding personnel, funds, properties, records, correspondence and such other matters as may be necessary to effective carry out the functions, powers and duties of the Bureau.

Tenure

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Under Republic Act No. 6975, the term of office of PNP Chief cannot exceed four years. An exception can be made by the President to extend the PNP chief's term "in times of war or other national emergency declared by Congress".[4]

Command Group

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The PNP Chief is assisted by the Command Group.[4] The current deputy chief for administration is P/Lt. Gen. Emmanuel B. Peralta, the current deputy chief for operations is P/Lt. Gen. Michael John F. Dubria. and the Chief of the Directorial Staff is P/Lt. Gen. Jon A. Arnaldo.

List

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The following lists people who have assumed the position of Chief of the Philippine National Police. This includes people who served as Officer in Charge (OIC) of the PNP. This excludes OIC tenure due to temporary incapacitation of filing of a leave of absence of the incumbent – who would later resume fulfilling their duties.

No. Rank Name Term Ref.[6]
1 Police Director General Cesar P. Nazareno March 31, 1991 – August 28, 1992 [6]
2 Police Director General Raul S. Imperial August 28, 1992 – May 6, 1993 [6]
3 Police Director General Umberto A. Rodriguez May 6, 1993 – July 8, 1994 [7]
4 Police Director General Recaredo A. Sarmiento II July 8, 1994 – December 15, 1997 [6]
5 Police Director General[a] Santiago Aliño December 15, 1997 – July 10, 1998 [6]
6 Police Deputy Director General[a] Roberto Lastimoso July 11, 1998 – June 15, 1999 [6]
Police Deputy Director General Edmundo Larroza (OIC) June 16 – November 16, 1999 [6][9]
7 Police Director General[a][b] Panfilo "Ping" M. Lacson November 16, 1999 – January 21, 2001 [9][11]
Police Deputy Director General[c] Leandro Mendoza January 22, 2001 – March 16, 2001 [12]
8 Police Director General March 16, 2001 – March 17, 2002 [6]
9 Police Director General Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. March 17, 2002 – August 23, 2004 [6]
10 Police Director General Edgar Aglipay August 23, 2004 – March 14, 2005 [14]
11 Police Director General Arturo Lomibao March 14, 2005 – July 5, 2006 [15]
12 Police Director General Oscar C. Calderon July 5, 2006 – October 1, 2007 [16]
13 Police Director General Avelino I. Razon Jr. October 1, 2007 – September 27, 2008 [17]
14 Police Director General Jesus Ame Versoza September 27, 2008 – September 14, 2010 [18]
15 Police Director General Atty. Raul M. Bacalzo, Ph.D. September 14, 2010 – September 9, 2011 [19]
16 Police Director General Nicanor A. Bartolome September 9, 2011 – December 17, 2012 [20]
17 Police Director General Alan LM Purisima December 17, 2012 – February 5, 2015 [21]
Police Deputy Director General Leonardo A. Espina (OIC) February 5 – July 16, 2015 [6]
18 Police Director General Ricardo C. Marquez July 16, 2015 – June 30, 2016 [22]
19 Police Director General Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa July 1, 2016 – April 19, 2018 [23]
20 Police General Oscar David Albayalde April 19, 2018 – October 14, 2019 [24]
Police Lieutenant General Atty. Archie Francisco F. Gamboa October 14, 2019 – January 20, 2020 (OIC) [25]
21 Police General January 20 – September 2, 2020 [26]
22 Police General Camilo Pancratius P. Cascolan September 2 – November 10, 2020 [27]
23 Police General Debold M. Sinas November 10, 2020 – May 8, 2021 [28]
24 Police General Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar May 8 – November 13, 2021 [29]
25 Police General Dionardo B. Carlos November 13, 2021 – May 8, 2022 [30]
Police Lieutenant General Vicente D. Danao Jr. (OIC) May 8 – August 1, 2022 [31]
26 Police General Rodolfo S. Azurin Jr. August 1, 2022 – April 24, 2023 [32]
27 Police General Benjamin C. Acorda Jr. April 24, 2023 – March 31, 2024 [33][34]
Police Lieutenant General Emmanuel B. Peralta (OIC) March 31 – April 1, 2024 [35]
28 Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil April 1, 2024 – present [36] [37]

Note

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  1. ^ a b c Due to Santiago Aliño's unresolved retirement status, all of the succeeding PNP Chiefs (non-OIC) will only have rank of Police Deputy Director General (3-star rank).[8]
  2. ^ Panfilo Lacson was holding the Deputy Director General rank[8] until March 20, 2000.[10]
  3. ^ Mendoza already seated as acting PNP chief from January 22, 2001.[12] But due to Panfilo Lacson's age of retirement did not reached after his resignation, Mendoza's rank is Deputy Director General until March 15, 2001.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Macapagal, Maan. "Police officers to receive pay hike this month". ABS-CBN. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  2. ^ "Duterte, may ibinilin kay Albayalde sa pag-upo sa PNP". ABS-CBN News (in Filipino). April 19, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018. Itinalaga bilang ika-22 hepe ng pambansang pulisya si Police Director General Oscar Albayalde na dating pinuno ng National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).
  3. ^ "Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998". The LawPhil Project. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d "Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990". Chan Robles Virtual Law Library. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  5. ^ Ranada, Pia (February 21, 2019). "From SPO1 to sergeant: New law gives military rank names to police". Rappler. Retrieved February 21, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Philippine National Police". ASEANAPOL. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  7. ^ "History; Background of Police Regional Office 13". PNP PRO 13 Caraga. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2022. Director General Umberto A Rodriguez, became the Chief, Philippine National Police from May 6, 1993 to July 8, 1994.
  8. ^ a b Echeminada, Perseus. "Barbers seeks director general rank for Lacson". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Vanzi, Sol Jose (November 16, 1999). "Ping Lacson Is New National Police Chief". Newsflash.org. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  10. ^ Frialde, Mike (March 21, 2000). "At last, Lacson gets his fourth star". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  11. ^ Calica, Aurea (April 16, 2003). "Lacson files motion on 'KB' reopening". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Mendez, Christina (January 22, 2001). "Mendoza is acting PNP chief". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "No irregularity in new term for PNP chief — DILG". Philstar.com. February 15, 2002. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  14. ^ Alquitran, Non (August 23, 2004). "Aglipay vows to crack the whip on abusive cops". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  15. ^ Felipe, Cecille Suerte; Calica, Aurea (March 14, 2005). "Lomibao is new PNP chief". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  16. ^ Felipe, Cecille Suerte; Romero, Paolo (July 5, 2006). "Calderon named new PNP chief". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  17. ^ "Speech of President Arroyo during the Turnover Command in the Philippine National Police". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines (in English and Filipino). October 1, 2007. Archived from the original on November 12, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  18. ^ Hidalgo, Wheng (September 27, 2008). "Versoza installed as 15th PNP chief". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  19. ^ Calica, Aurea (September 14, 2010). "Next PNP chief: It's Bacalzo". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  20. ^ Garriga, Maria Nikka U. (September 9, 2011). "Bartolome appointed PNP chief". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on August 18, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  21. ^ Elona, Jamie (December 18, 2012). "Purisima assumes PNP chief post". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 3, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  22. ^ "Director Ricardo Marquez named new PNP chief". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Department of the Interior and Local Government. July 14, 2015. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  23. ^ Viray, Patricia Lourdes (July 2, 2016). "Bato dela Rosa takes command of PNP: I am your father". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on July 2, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  24. ^ Parrocha, Azer (April 5, 2018). "Duterte appoints new DOJ, AFP, PNP chiefs". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on February 22, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  25. ^ Recuenco, Aaron (October 14, 2019). "Gamboa is PNP's OIC". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  26. ^ "Duterte names Archie Gamboa as new PNP Chief". CNN Philippines. January 17, 2020. Archived from the original on January 17, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  27. ^ Caliwan, Christopher Lloyd (September 1, 2020). "Año confirms Cascolan appointment as new PNP chief". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  28. ^ Parrocha, Azer (November 9, 2020). "Duterte appoints Sinas as PNP chief". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on November 21, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  29. ^ Calayag, Keith (May 5, 2021). "Duterte appoints Eleazar as next PNP chief -- Palace". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  30. ^ Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey; Caliwan, Christopher Lloyd (November 10, 2021). "Duterte names Dionardo Carlos as next PNP chief". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  31. ^ "Duterte picks Danao acting police chief". Manila Standard. May 6, 2022. Archived from the original on May 5, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  32. ^ Caliwan, Lloyd (August 1, 2022). "PBBM names Azurin as new PNP chief". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  33. ^ "Benjamin Acorda is new PNP chief". CNN Philippines. April 24, 2023. Archived from the original on April 24, 2023. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  34. ^ GMA Integrated News (April 24, 2023). "Marcos names Benjamin Acorda Jr as new PNP chief". GMA News Online. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
  35. ^ Mangosing, Frances; Gascon, Melvin (March 31, 2024). "Marcos names second highest exec as PNP OIC". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  36. ^ Obimma, Stanley (April 1, 2024). "Rommel Francisco Marbil Biography, Age, Hometown, Education". StanleyPlug.
  37. ^ Mangaluz, Jean (April 1, 2024). "Maj. Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil is new PNP chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
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