HB 7516

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 2, 2026

An Act to Strengthen Disciplinary Mechanism in the Philippine National Police, Amending for the Purpose Certain Provisions of Republic Act No. 6975, as Amended by Republic Act No. 8551 for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill creates a new Internal Affairs unit inside the police, led by a civilian Inspector General, to investigate and punish police misconduct, with its own budget, staff limits, and special pay.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB 5946· Filed Nov 12, 2025
An Ac? Creating the Bureau of Special Investigations (Bsi), Providing Funds Thereof, and Amending for This Purpose Republic Act N?. 8551 O?herwise Known as the �philippine National Police Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998"
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-11-18Rep. Esmael G. Mangudadatu
HB 7492· 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
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-02-03Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez +1
SB 1310· Filed Aug 28, 2025
Strengthening the Internal Affairs Service (Ias) of the PNP
Pending in the committeeSen. Imee R. Marcos

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