The Philippine Constabulary (PC) (Filipino

Filipino language

This move has drawn much criticism from other regional groups.In 1987, a new constitution introduced many provisions for the language.Article XIV, Section 6, omits any mention of Tagalog as the basis for Filipino, and states that:...

: Hukbóng Pamayapâ ng Pilipinas, or HPP) was the oldest of four service commands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

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. It was a gendarmerie

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 type para-military police force of the Philippines

Philippines

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 established in 1901 by the United States

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-appointed administrative authority replacing the Guardia Civil. It was later integrated and replaced by the current Philippine National Police

Philippine National Police

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 on January 29, 1991.
The Philippine Constabulary (PC) was established on August 8, 1901, under the general supervision of the Civil Governor, by authority of Act.