PNP has released the implementing rules and regulations with regard to the new rank classification and abbreviation to be used effective immediately. (maan macapagal)

PNP, inilabas na ang tamang abbreviation sa bagong rank classification ng mga pulis. (@DZMMTeleRadyo)

Modification of Rank Classification in the PNP

Present Nomenclature               New Nomenclature                   Abbreviation

Police Director General - (Police General - PGEN)
Police Deputy Director General - (Police Lieutenant General - PLTGEN)
Police Director - (Police Major General - PMGEN)
Police Chief Superintendent - (Police Brigadier General - PBGEN)
Police Senior Superintendent - (Police Colonel - PCOL)
Police Superintendent - (Police Lieutenant Colonel - PLTCOL)
Police Chief Inspector - (Police Major - PMAJ)
Police Senior Inspector - (Police Captain - PCPT)
Police Inspector - (Police Lieutenant - PLT)
Senior Police Officer IV - (Police Executive Master Sergeant - PEMS)
Senior Police Officer III - (Police Chief Master Sergeant - PCMS)
Senior Police Officer II - (Police Senior Master Sergeant - PSMS)
Senior Police Officer I - (Police Master Sergeant - PMSG)
Police Officer III - (Police Staff Sergeant - PSSG)
Police Officer II - (Police Corporal - PCpl)
Police Officer I - (Patrolman/Patrolwoman - Pat)


Remember that the modification of PNP Rank Classification is pursuant to RA. No. 11200 signed into law by President Duterte on February 8, 2019.