Manila, June 5 -- The National Police Commission (Napolcom) ordered the streamlining of summary dismissal proceedings for police officers facing administrative cases.

The commission, in a news release Thursday, said the move complies with the commission's Office Order No. 2025-012 dated June 2, 2025, aimed at ensuring the speedy disposition of cases within 60 working days from the filing of a complaint.

The order signed by Napolcom Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Rafael Calinisan provides a detailed, day-specific timeline that covers all stages of the summary dismissal process -- from the initial evaluation of complaints, issuance of formal charges, conduct of hearings to the final resolution of cases.

This procedural overhaul r...