The Philippine National Police
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� Congress should amend the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Act of 1990, the law that established the Philippine National Police (PNP), to 鈥渁ddress鈥� the 鈥渙rganizational flaws鈥� in the police force, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said on Sunday.
He said Congress should 鈥渞esolve systemic challenges that impede the force鈥檚 ability and capacity to respond swiftly and effectively鈥� as this would help the PNP become a 鈥渇latter, more streamlined structure.鈥�
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鈥淭he current hierarchical system often slows down decision-making, particularly in critical situations where prompt responses are vital,鈥� Marbil鈥檚 statement read.
鈥淸A] flatter organizational structure would improve accountability, as clearer roles and responsibilities would facilitate better oversight and performance monitoring, which are crucial elements in maintaining public trust and upholding law enforcement standards,鈥� he added.
Marbil also pointed out that decentralizing the PNP would give lower-ranking officers the power to make decisions locally and reduce delays in operations.
鈥淸W]hile Republic Act 6975 was groundbreaking at its inception, it must evolve to meet the demands of modern policing. By restructuring the PNP, the Philippines would move closer to building a police force that is efficient, accountable, and adequately equipped to serve the public in the 21st century,鈥� he said.
Marbil also said streamlining the PNP would enhance communication throughout the organization.
鈥淭his kind of structure encourages leadership and initiative at all levels, inspiring creativity and innovation in tackling the country鈥檚 security challenges,鈥� he added.