HB 7489

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 2, 2026

An Act Restructuring and Strengthening the Philippine National Police, Creating Additional Police Offices, Upgrading Key Positions, Amending Republic Act No. 6975, or the “department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990" Appropriate Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill proposes to reorganize the Philippine National Police by setting a fixed three‑year term for its chief, adding two deputy chiefs, creating new specialized offices (e.g., human‑rights, women‑and‑children protection), establishing five regional “area police offices,” and expanding support units, all funded through the PNP’s budget.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB 1177· Filed Jul 2, 2025
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Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-07-29Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas
HB 5493· Filed Oct 13, 2025
An Act Reorganizing the Women and Children Protection Center (Wcpc) of the Philippine National Police into the Women and Children Protection Group (Wcpg), Defining Its Functions, Structure, and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-11-11Rep. Rolando M. Valeriano +6
HB 1183· Filed Jul 2, 2025
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Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-07-29Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas
HB 6138· Filed Nov 18, 2025
An Act Amending Sections 73 and 75 of Republic Act No. 6975, "An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police Under a Re-Organized Department of the Interior and Local Government, and for Other Purposes,"' as Amended by Republic Act No. 8551, Otherwise Known As, the "Philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998," and Appropriating Funds Therefor
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-11-24Rep. Cheeno Miguel D. Almario

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HB07489 · Sources: BatasWatch