HB 7492

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 2, 2026

An Act Amending Section 40 of Republic Act No. 8551, or the “philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998”, and for Other Purposes

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The proposal would create and staff national, regional, and provincial Internal Affairs offices within the Philippine National Police, led by a civilian Inspector General and senior police officers, and would fund these structures through the PNP’s budget.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB 7516· Filed Feb 2, 2026
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HB07492 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Amending Section 40 of Republic Act No. 8551, or the “philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998”, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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