HB 11289

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 14, 2026

An Act to Include Other Baccalaureate Degrees to the Lateral Entry Program for Line and Technical Officers, Amending for This Purpose Section 33 of Republic Act No. 6975, Otherwise Known as the “department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990”

In plain language

The proposal expands the PNP’s lateral‑entry system to allow professionals with many bachelor’s degrees—such as physical therapists, nutritionists, engineers, and IT specialists—to join as officers, assigning them specific ranks and requiring proper professional licenses.

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HB 9894· Filed Jun 17, 2026
An Act Amending Sec 33 of Republic Act 6975, or "The Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990" to Include Other Baccalaureate Degrees to the Lateral Entry Program for Line and Technical Officers
Pending First ReadingRep. Philip Conrad M. Acop
HB 11411· Filed Sep 21, 2026
An Act Amending Section 33 of Republic Act No. 6975, or "The Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990" to Include Other Baccalaureate Degrees to the Lateral Entry Program for Line and Technical Officers
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-09-22Rep. Ivan Howard A. Guintu
HB 11373· Filed Sep 17, 2026
An Act Expanding the Lateral Entry Program of the Philippine National Police, Amending for the Purpose Section 33 of Republic Act 6975, as Amended
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2026-09-18Rep. Mauricio G. Domogan
HB 1726· Filed Jul 10, 2025
An Act Amending Section 19 of Republic Act No. 6975, or "The Department of the Interior and Local Government (Dilg) Act of 1990" to Include Other Baccalaureate Degrees to the Lateral Entry Program for Line and Technical Officers
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-07-30Rep. Angelo Marcos Barba
HB 1185· Filed Jul 2, 2025
An Act Amending Sec. 33 of Republic Act No. 6975, or "The Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990" to Include Other Baccalaureate Degrees to the Lateral Entry Program for Line and Technical Officers
Pending with the Committee on PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY since 2025-07-29Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas

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