Police ranks of the Philippines

Police ranks of the Philippines

A new ranking classification for the Philippine National Police was adopted. The enabling law for the ranking is Republic Act 11200 which was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte. Per the current rank system, the National Police has no rank holders of Second Lieutenant, Technical Sergeant, Sergeant and Patrolman First Class.

About Police ranks of the Philippines in brief

Summary Police ranks of the PhilippinesA new ranking classification for the Philippine National Police was adopted, eliminating confusion of old ranks. The enabling law for the ranking is Republic Act 11200 which was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte. Per the current rank system, the National Police has no rank holders of Second Lieutenant, Technical Sergeant, Sergeant and Patrolman First Class.

The defunct Integrated National Police adopted a paramilitary-styled ranking classification based on Presidential Decree No. 1184 issued by then-President Ferdinand Marcos.