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• What is Executive Order 292


  • The Administrative Code of 1987
  • lays down Basic policies and systems for the organization and operation of the bureaucracy
  • promulgated by President Corazon C Aquino on July 25, 1987
  • incorporates major structural, functional, and procedural principles and rules of governance
• How is the PNP linked with other law enforcement agencies?


  Through the National Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (NALECC)
• What agencies does the PNP support?


  Philippine Center for Transnational Crimes (PCTS) and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
• How is the PNP linked with the International Enforcement Community?

  Through INTERPOL, with the head of the PCTC as the Secretariat
• What does NBI stand for?


  National Bureau of Investigation
• Under which department does the NBI operate?


  Department of Justice
• What is the primary responsibility of the NBI?


  Handling and solving major high-profile cases in the interest of the nation
• What agency is the NBI based after?

  Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Who appoints the NBI agency director?


  The President of the Philippines
• What are the ranks in the NBI?

  • Director
  • Deputy Director
  • Assistant Director
  • Regional Director
  • Assistant Regional Director
  • Head Agent
  • Supervising Agent
  • Senior Agent
  • Investigating Agent III
• What are some of the NBI's mandates?


  Investigate extrajudicial killings, murders of judges, and human trafficking cases
• What powers does the NBI have?


  To make arrests, issue subpoenas, and require sworn statements
• What is the NBI's function regarding criminal information?


  To act as a national clearinghouse of criminal information
• What is the PDEA created under?


  Republic Act Number 9165
• What is the role of the PDEA?


  Implementing arm of the Dangerous Drug Board
• Who supervises the PDEA and DDB?


  Office of the President of the Philippines
• Who heads the PDEA?


  A Director General with the Cabinet rank of Undersecretary
• What is the PDEA Academy responsible for?


  Recruitment and training of all PDEA agents and personnel
• What is the minimum age requirement for PDEA recruits?


  At least 21 years old
• What does the Bureau of Immigration administer?


  Immigration, citizenship, and alien admission laws
• Who heads the Bureau of Immigration?


  A Commissioner appointed by the President
• What is one of the general functions of the Bureau of Immigration?


  Ensuring compliance of foreigners with existing laws
• What special function does the Bureau of Immigration perform?


  Regulation of the entry, stay, and exit of foreign nationals
• What is the Philippine Coast Guard recognized as?


  The country's vanguard against unsafe foreign vessels
• When was the Philippine Coast Guard separated from the Philippine Navy?


  In 1998
• When did the Philippine Coast Guard start its own recruitment?


  In 2000
• What are the special functions of the Bureau of Immigration?


  • Regulation of entry, stay, and exit of foreign nationals
  • Issuance of immigration documents and identification certifications
  • Investigation, hearing, and execution of orders for exclusion and deportation
  • Cancellation of immigration documents for violations
  • Investigation and detention of foreigners violating immigration laws
• What are the types of visas mentioned in the study material?

  Non-immigrant, immigrant, and special non-immigrant visas
• What are the special functions related to immigration enforcement?


  • Issuance of special permits (SWP, PPW, SSP)
  • Extension of stay for temporary visitors
  • Investigation and execution of orders for exclusion, deportation, and repatriation
  • Cancellation of immigration documents for violations
  • Investigation and detention of foreigners violating immigration laws
• What is the role of the Philippine Coast Guard?


  To prevent unsafe foreign vessels from entering the country
• What significant change occurred in the Philippine Coast Guard in 2000?


  It started its own officer procurement and enlisted personnel recruitment
• What is the rank of the head of the Philippine Coast Guard?


  The head is a Commandant with the rank of Admiral
• What is the organizational structure of the Philippine Coast Guard?

  • Seven (7) Port State Control Centers
  • Fifteen (15) Port State Control Divisions
  • Commandant (Admiral) and two Deputy Commandants (Vice Admirals)
• What are the main functions of the Philippine Coast Guard as per RA 9993?


  • Enforce maritime regulations
  • Maritime Safety (MARSAF)
  • Marine Environmental Protection (MAREP)
  • Maritime Search and Rescue (MARSAR)
  • Maritime Security (MARSEC)
  • Maritime Law Enforcement (MARLEN)
• What is the purpose of the MARSAF function?


  To prevent or minimize loss of lives and properties at sea
• What does the MARREP function focus on?


  Marine Environmental Protection
• What conventions is the Philippines a signatory to regarding marine pollution?


  IMO Conventions on Marine Pollution of 1973 and 1978 (MARPOL 73/78)
• What is the role of the Philippine Coast Guard in maritime search and rescue?


  It is the national maritime search and rescue service
• How does the Philippine Coast Guard contribute to maritime security?


  By conducting regular patrols and surveillance
• What is the Sea Marshal Program of the Philippine Coast Guard?


  It manages security forces to protect passenger-laden vessels