Chief of the Philippine Constabulary

Chief of the Philippine Constabulary
Puno ng Hukbóng Pamayapà ng Pilipinas
Jefe de la Constabularía Filipina
The official seal of the Philippine Constabulary from 1914 to 1975
Department of National Defense (1938)
Armed Forces of the Philippines (1935)
AbbreviationCPC
Reports toGovernor-General (1901–1935)
President of the Philippine Commonwealth (1935–1942; 1945–1946)
President
ResidenceCamp Crame, Quezon City
Appointer
Governor-General (until 1934)
President (from 1934)
  • with Senate confirmation (from 1946)
Term length3 years unless remove or promoted to higher AFP position
Formation1901
First holderCaptain Henry T. Allen, USA
Final holderMajor General Cesar Nazareno, PC/INP
Superseded byChief of the Philippine National Police (PNP)
DeputyDeputy Chief of Philippine Constabulary

The Chief of the Philippine Constabulary (Filipino: Puno ng Hukbóng Pamayapà ng Pilipinas; Spanish: Jefe de la Constabularía Filipina) was the head of the Philippine Constabulary, the former gendarmerie-type military police force of the Philippines from 1901 to 1991 and the predecessor to the modern-day Philippine National Police. It was founded in 1901 by Captain Henry T. Allen.[1] The position is invariably held by a PC Brigadier General until 1976 when it was held by a Major General. Lieutenant General can be attained if the PC officer was appointed Vice Chief of Staff, AFP or General if the PC officer is appointed to Chief of Staff, AFP.

On some occasions several Army and Air Force General officers were appointed Chief of Constabulary, where they go back to their original branch of service after their term.

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