International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN: 2319-7064 SJIF (2020): 7.803 Volume 10 Issue 8, August 2021 www.ijsr.net Licensed Under Creative Commons Attribution CC BY The Modified New Philippine National Police Rank Classification and Its Implications to the Quad Function of the PNP Rey Arcite Affiliation: Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Email: arciterey[at]gmail.com Abstract: The Philippine National Police has implemented the new rank classification and abbreviation that shall be used in all manner of organization communications. Interview method was used to gather the information from the PNP RCADD respondents and selected community residents. Focus Group Discussion was conducted among the Barangay Officials to validate the data gathered. The findings of the study as follows: The respondents were not fully aware yet on the modified new rank classification applied in the PNP organization today; They shared diverse insights both positive and negative about the PNP modified new rank classification and it can offer a positive outcome in the long-run . Respondents were satisfied with the implementation of the PNP community relations program under the new rank classification. However, the modified new rank classification of the PNP would have the following positive implications: The new rank would mean higher people’s expectations; bring new image of the PNP; provide stronger community relations; On the negative note, the new rank classification would create general confusion among the people in the community if the PNP would not do strategic information dissemination. From the findings, the new PNP modified rank classification would not compromise the implementation of the community relations program of the organization. From the findings and conclusion, the following recommendations were created: There must be a massive information dissemination campaign about the modified new rank classifications; Must revisit and enrich the respective Community Relations program of the PNP and review, monitor its respective strategic program priorities; The PNP personnel must use the new rank titles to establish more mutual trust and confidence in serving the people and the communities. Keywords: New Modification Rank Classification, PNP personnel, Community residents, Barangay officials, Community Relations 1. Introduction On history, the Philippine National Police (PNP) originated from the Philippine Constabulary or the PC, which was inaugurated on August 8, 1901, establishing it as an insular police force under the American regime. On August 8, 1975, Presidential Decree no. 765 was issued, establishing the Philippine Constabulary Integrated National Police or the PC/INP as the country’s national police force. These fragmented and diverse local police units were integrated into a national police force with the Philippine Constabulary as its nucleus. And at present, the old military ranks are back and adopted by the PNP organization. Moreover, Republic Act No. 8551 entitled “PNP Reform and the Reorganization Act of 1998” enacted on February 17, 1998, amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 6975, was created to further strengthen the PNP into a highly efficient and competent police force and for the purposes of efficient administration, supervision and control, the rank classification of the members of the PNP. With the country’s currently increased police presence and intensified policing programs led by President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s declaration of war against criminality and illegal drugs front lined by the PNP, it faced with a tall order-task to ensure peace and order and implement the law. While the country’s index crime rate is reportedly declining because of these heightened policing programs, this does not necessarily translate to a more positive perception and effectiveness toward the police and other local enforcement authorities. To further enhance relations and cooperation between the police organization and other law enforcement agencies as well as those from foreign police departments, RA 11200 is approved. It aims to eliminate the confusion from the public in addressing police officers who are used to calling them by their military rank equivalent. As cited by Año (2018) ,the public despite the usage of the present rank of PNP officers seems to have been more accustomed to the use of rank classification using military terminologies such as ‘general’, ‘colonel’, or ‘sergeant’ as previously used in the police force. Originating from a merging of the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is the civilian national police force of the Philippines. To fulfil the modification, the bill provides for the amendment of Section 28 of Republic Act No. 6975, otherwise known as the “Department of Interior and Local Government Act of 1990,“ so that the PNP rank classification shall be as follows: Police General from Director General; Police Lieutenant General from Deputy Director General; Police Major General from Director; Police Brigadier General from Chief Superintendent; Police Colonel from Senior Superintendent; Police Lieutenant Colonel from Superintendent; Police Major from Chief Inspector; Police Captain from Senior Inspector; and Police Lieutenant from Inspector. Also, Police Master Sergeant from Senior Police Officer IV; Police Technical Sergeant from Senior Police Officer III; Paper ID: SR21819193348 DOI: 10.21275/SR21819193348 880