Chief of the Philippine National Police

Chief of the
Philippine National Police
Hepe ng
Pambansang Pulisya ng Pilipinas
PNP seal
Flag of the PNP Chief
since January 28, 2026
Philippine National Police
AbbreviationC, PNP
ResidencePNP White House
SeatCamp Crame, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
NominatorNational Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)
AppointerPresident of the Philippines
Term lengthFour years;
That in times of war or other national emergency declared by Congress, the President may extend such term of office; Mandatory retirement shall be upon the attainment of age 56.
Constituting instrumentRepublic Act No. 6975
PrecursorChief of the Philippine Constabulary (PC)
FormationMarch 31, 1991
First holderCesar P. Nazareno
Unofficial namesDirector General / Police General (after the prerequisite rank)
DeputyDeputy Chief for Administration (TDCA)
Deputy Chief for Operations (TDCO)
Chief of Directorial Staff (TCDS)
Salary₱121,143 monthly basic pay (2018)
Websitehttps://pnp.gov.ph/

The Chief of the Philippine National Police (abbreviated as C, PNP; Filipino: Hepe ng Pambansang Pulisya ng Pilipinas) is the head of the Philippines' national police body, the Philippine National Police (PNP). The position is invariably held by a Police General, a four-star general police officer.

The Chief of the Philippine National Police or PNP chief is also an ex officio member of the National Police Commission.