RA 6975
RA 6975 Established the
"Philippine National Police" as
the name of the law
enforcement agency.
RA 6975 laid the foundation for
the PNP as a merger of the
Philippine Constabulary and
Integrated National Police.
RA 6975 had its rank and
position classification system.
RA 6975 did not establish
detailed guidelines for selection
and promotion boards.
RA 8551 RA 9708
RA 8551 changed the name to
the "Philippine National Police
Organization" (PNP)
RA 8551 restructured the PNP
further and introduced changes
in its organization and rank
classification.
RA 8551 introduced a different RA 9708 clarified and further
rank and position classification improved the rank classification
system for the PNP and promotion systems within
the PNP, ensuring a more
structured and merit-based
approach.
RA 8551 created the National
Police Commission
(NAPOLCOM) and introduced a
more transparent and merit-
based system for selection and
promotion of police officers.
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RA 6975 did not contain specific RA 8551 provided for a retirement
provisions regarding retirement and separation benefits system for
benefits. PNPO personnel, addressing their
long-term welfare.
RA 6975 did not explicitly establish RA 8551 created the IAS within the
an Internal Affairs Service. PNPO to investigate and address
allegations of wrongdoing or
misconduct by police officers.
While RA 6975 supported RA 8551 gave more focus to
community policing, it was not as community-oriented policing and
detailed in its emphasis. citizen involvement in maintaining
peace and order.
RA 9708
Compulsory Retirement: The law
introduced compulsory retirement
at the age of 56 for PNP personnel
to ensure that the organization
remains young, dynamic, and
efficient.
PNP Dismissal and Removal
Powers: RA 9708 empowered the
Chief of the PNP to dismiss or
remove PNP personnel found
guilty of serious offenses, subject
to the approval of the
NAPOLCOM.
Role of the PNP in the Community:
RA 9708 emphasized the
community-oriented approach and
partnership with the community in
the maintenance of peace and
order.
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RA 6975 provided for the
establishment of a National
Police Training Institute.
RA 6975 provided certain fiscal RA 8551 enhanced the fiscal
autonomy to the PNP.
RA 8551
RA 8551 abolished the
National Police Training
Institute and transferred its
functions to the Philippine
Public Safety College.
autonomy of the PNP, giving it
more control over its budget
and finances.
RA 8551 introduced various
administrative changes aimed
at improving the overall
efficiency, transparency, and
professionalism of the PNPO.
RA 9708
PNP Cadet Corps: It
established the PNP Cadet
Corps within the Philippine
Public Safety College for the
training and education of future
PNP officers.
Performance Evaluation: The
law enhanced performance
evaluation systems to assess
the competence, integrity, and
professionalism of PNP
personnel.
RA 6975 - laid the initial groundwork for the Philippine National Police, while RA 8551 introduced
significant reforms and changes to the organization, structure, rank classification, selection and
promotion processes, retirement benefits, and other aspects of the Philippine National Police
Organization (PNPO), aiming to modernize and professionalize the police force and ensure
accountability

RA 8551 - aimed to modernize and professionalize the PNP and ensure accountability and transparency
in its operations. It introduced reforms to the organizational structure, promotion and selection processes,
and other aspects of the Philippine National Police

RA 9708 - introduced amendments and changes to the legal framework established by RA 8551 and, by
extension, RA 6975. It refined and further improved certain aspects of the Philippine National Police
(PNP) organization.