CHAPTER I

BRIEF HISTORY AND MANDATE

On November 4, 1954, Congressmen Gregorio Tan and Lorenzo Ziga were killed in a
road tragedy. There being no unit at the time that handles the promotion of safety along
the highways, the members of the two houses passed a resolution for the creation of a
Police Unit that shall ensure safety along the Highways. The house resolution was sent
into motion through General Orders No. 535, GHQ, AFP dated Dec. 6, 1954 activating
the TRAFFIC CONTROL GROUP under the umbrella of the Philippines Constabulary.
Its concern was strengthened through the force and effect of Executive Order No. 209
dated 22 December 1954 issued by President Ramon Magsaysay defining the power,
duties and responsibilities of the Traffic Control Group (TRAFCON) " to include but is
not limited to the enforcement of traffic safety laws, rules and regulations, general
supervision of local police forces as to the enforcement of traffic laws, rules and
regulations and assistance to the Bureau of Land Transportation (now LTO) in the
enforcement of driver's license and motor vehicle registration requirements and
regulations of motor vehicle public carries."
Promotion of Traffic Safety along the Highways was the unit's mission while traffic
supervision and control, in the implementation of Commonwealth Act No. 3992 was the
organization's essential function. The Unit hit the highways with only 12 McArthur type
jeeps, 12 Officers and 41 Enlisted Personnel mostly coming from the 10 th BCT. In three
years time, it expanded its operational jurisdiction into eight (8) Traffic Districts
nationwide with the acquisition of 32 units of Ford Fairlane and the conduct of in-service
training of new members/recruits.
On December 1957, the TRAFCON is reorganized and further expanded to 27 Traffic
Districts and Five Special Traffic Teams in Manila by virtue ofGO#262, HPC dated 27
Dec 1957. During this time, an effective communications network and equipment for the
use of the unit was also set into motion. Due to its growing commanding presence and
credibility in the highways, the said unit was engaged to manage a major traffic direction
and control during the holding of the 10 th World Boys Scouts Jamboree in Mt. Makiling
on 17-26 July 1959. A year thereafter the group expanded its effectiveness through the
procurement of eight (8) R-69 BMW and the formation of a Motorcycle Unit. This was
the time where the distinctive boots, breaches, Sam brown belt and crash helmets
emerged on the highways and became the distinguishing mark of the Highway Patrol
Group. Several important changes in its function likewise occurred from 1961 to 1967
such as:
1. Its active participation with the operations of the Bureau of customs against " Hot
Cars".
2. The establishment of the Safety Education Branch to educate erring motorist, and
3. It's new role in enforcing the Land Transportation and Traffic Code (RA 4136).
The changes in its structure and function, and its ability to assume higher
responsibilities was tested during the Manila Summit Conference where seven Heads of
States, among them the US President, attended.
In 1968, the enforcement of RA 4136 and Public service Law (CA 146) along the
National Highway was transferred and expressly made the responsibility of the
TRAFCON by virtue of a Memorandum dated July 13, 1968 issued by President
Marcos. In 1970, the Task Force ANCAR was created through Memo Circular # 346

dated 222 April 1970 with the present TRAFCON Commander as the Task Group
Commander. The significance of the said event lies in the fact that the two units later
evolved as the TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ANTI-CARNAPPING GROUP (TRAG) when
the TRAFCON was reconstituted in 1971 by virtue ofGO#356, GHQ, AFP dated 17 Feb
1971. The personnel requirements were increased to 37 Officers and 419 Enlisted
personnel and the 27 Traffic District Units were reorganized into four (4) TRAG Districts
in the provinces corresponding to the four PC Zone Commands. In this era, the TRAG
became well known for its Anti-Carnapping operations and relief and rehabilitation
missions during flash floods in central Luzon.
Later in July 1972, the TRAG was renamed as CONSTABULARY HIGHWAY PATROL
GROUP by virtue of G0#315; HPC dated 15 June 1972. The unit's Mission was
expanded from promotion of traffic safety to include the conduct of operations against
carnapping, hi-jacking, hold-ups and assistance in suppression and investigation of
other crimes committed on the highways involving the use of motor vehicle. It is during
this year also where carnapping cases became a national concern so that through the
initiative of the CHPG Legal Officers Lt. Col Moises L. Quilang and Capt Raul M.
Padrelanan, the Anti-Camapping Bill was drafted and becomes the function of CHPG
following its approval in Congress on 26 August 1972.
At the onset of the declaration of Martial Law, the CHPG assumed an even
bigger role when the President designated the CHPG Commander as his personal
representative and Military supervisor on traffic and transport management in EOT, LTC,
Offices of City and district engineers of City and Municipal Mayors. Additionally, the
implementation of LOI#43 and DND Orders No. 728 for the removal of traffic hazards
and promotion of safety along the highways, and regulating the use of tinted glasses
and blinds on motor vehicle windows was also tasked to the CHPG. The following year,
the implementation of PD 96 and PD 101 was also added to its function. From 1973 to
1979, the CHPG assumed various special functions that include implementation of at
least 30 traffic related special laws. Among them are the following to name a few: PD
175 (strengthening the MV Cooperative movement), PD 492 (Creating the Manila
Transit Corp.), PD 522 (Providing for the inspection of Restaurants and hotels along the
national highway to insure sanitary conditions in the interest of tourism), PD 6112
(Prescribing third party compulsory MV liability insurance) etc., It has also participated in
various implementation of different traffic schemes, Rescue and rehabilitation
Operations plans, implementation of pollution control and environmental laws and most
especially, the unit became known for its anti-carnapping operations. In 1982, another
Anti-Carnapping Task Force was created but was eventually dissolved in 11987 and
most of its officers, men and equipment were absorbed by CHPG.
During this period also saw the increase in its personnel and equipment. During the
merger of Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police, the CHPG
underwent several more changes both in its organizational structure and name. In June
1990, President Aquino issued an Administrative Order No. 176 designating PC/INP
through the Highway Patrol as the lead agency in government operation against
camapping and other related crimes. Through its progressive years in existence, it
metamorphosed into what is popularly known as the Highway Patrol Group and for a
long time been feared both by drivers and carnappers. During the congressional
session for the enactment of RA 6975 (PNP Law), the Traffic Management Unit of

Capital Regional Command (CAPCOM) under Gen. Macasiano popularly known as "
Chocolate Boys" succeeded in lobbying for the inclusion of the said unit in the Bill being
deliberated. When RA 6975 was implemented, the Highway Patrol Group assumed the
name of Traffic Management Command (TMC) and the " Chocolate boys" were
absorbed subsequently thereafter.
In 1991, the TMC played a major role in the relief and traffic assistance during the Mt.
Pinatubo eruption that devastated the road networks of most of the Cities and Towns in
central Luzon Seven years after the said eruption, it still continues to provide an
aggressive traffic control and safety whenever the dam created to protect the built-up
areas is breached. During this time also from 1991 to 1995, the TMC maintained its role
in the promotion of safety along the highways and as an active Anti-carnapping
operator.
The changes in the traffic management approach however, honed the TMC to assume a
more technical role in its functional strategy on traffic management particularly in its
relation with the MMA (which later became MMDA), DPWH, DOTC, UP and other
Government constituted boards that are in-charged of urban planning and strategic
transport studies. More of its officers and men were sent to study traffic management in
UP and abroad. In 1996, the TMC's capability to provide efficient traffic management
and escorting missions was also tested during the APEC Meeting where at least 17
Economic Leaders and about 200 Senior Officials participated in year's conference.
During the period immediately following the APEC Conference, the TMC was
earmarked for dissolution but the move aborted primarily because of its historical
importance and its role in the promotion and maintenance of Safety of Life and Property
along the Highways. It is likewise during where the TRAFFIC SAFETY ACT OF 1996
was drafted by the Asst. Director for operations, TMG and was submitted to Directorate
for Plans, PNP for representation as a result of the tragic death of two important local
official and 15 others injured in a single car accident in Quezon Province. The proposed
bill was sent to the Office of Cong. Natividad by DPL for sponsorship but apparently, it
did not merit immediate consideration.
In line with the streamlining and renaming the PNP organization as provided under
NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 96-058, the Traffic Management Command was renamed
to Traffic Management Group pursuant to PNP Memorandum Circular DPL 96-01 dated
September 25, 1996.
Today, as the traffic environment and the ramifications of the camapping situation
requires a more comprehensive traffic safety strategy and modern approach in the
policing systems, some modifications in its mission, goals, functional strategy and policy
statements were made to suit the increasing and changing demands of the current
situation.

CHAPTER II
VISION
"Our vision is to make the Traffic Management Group a credible, efficient and effective
professionalized organization capable of providing and sustaining a traffic environment
conducive to economic growth, held in high esteem, and supported by the people"
MISSION
To promote safety along the highways, enhance traffic safety consciousness through
inter agency cooperation concerning public traffic safety engineering, traffic safety
education, and traffic law enforcement functions, and develop reforms in the crime
prevention aspects against all forms of lawlessness committed along the national
highway involving the use of motor vehicles.
GOALS
a). To enhance Public Traffic Safety awareness and road discipline
b). To Improve Road Traffic Engineering situation.
c). To improve Traffic Law Enforcement Action
d). To maintain a reasonable degree of law and order in the national Highways.
FUNCTIONS
a) To formulate and conduct aggressive education programs, projects, and activities

that will be carried out down to the provincial, city and municipal levels through mutual
cooperation between government functionaries.
b) To maintain safe-travel worthiness of roads and bridges through patrolling and
survey of any defects, and ensure completeness of road lights, traffic signals,
informative signages and other safety devises and fixtures.
c) To enforce Traffic Laws, and other Special Laws, Presidential Decrees,
Regulations, Ordinances, Department circulars, and Letters of Instructions related or
pertaining to traffic and environment, conduct investigation and scientific research and
develop database pertaining to traffic accidents and other safety infringements along
the highways.
d) To conduct motorized patrol to safeguard and protect persons and properties,
preserve the peace, maintain order, prevent the commission of crimes, suppress
criminal activities, apprehend criminals, neutralize syndicated group that victimizes
motorist, and spearhead operations against Carnapping, Hi-jacking, Highway Robbery
and other forms of criminality along the highway.
e) To maintain and improve database for Wanted Motor Vehicle Information System
(WVIS) and develop Wanted Carnapping Personality Information System, issue MV
Clearance (WVIS) in pursuance to RA 6539 and PD 532.
f) Enforce deputation orders of other law enforcement agencies pertaining to regulations
and restrictions on the acquisition and use of motor vehicles along the highways, entry
and exit points between inter-island travel.

CHAPTER III
ORGANIZATION
The Traffic Management Group is headed by a Director and holds its Offices inside
Camp Crame, Quezon City. He is ably assisted by two deputies and a chief of staff and
with the following staff assisting also the Director on various staff functions and
procedures.
A. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PERSONNEL
Functions:

1)
Advise the TMG Director on matters pertaining to personnel and records management.

2)
Study and serve information pertaining to the personnel activities of the command.
3) Furnish estimate, advise and analysis to the TMG Director on personnel matter.
4) Prepare personnel plans and projections.
5) Supervise and monitor all reports development program/activities of the TMG.
6) Recommend changes in plans, policies and orders to ensures the efficient
procurement and employment of the human resources of the Group.
7) Translate decision into directive concerning personnel information and movement or
deployment of elements of the Group.
8) Administer and manage pertinent records of uniformed and non-uniformed personnel
and the records of the Group.
9) Prepare the budget for personnel and records management and act as Assistant
Program Director for PNP Funds therefore:
10) Perform other functions as the TMG Director may direct.

B. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR INTELLIGENCE AND INVESTIGATION Functions:

1) To prepare intelligence plans, policies and programs of TMG and to
coordinate, control, direct and supervise the implementation of such plans, policies and
programs.
2) To evaluate and integrate all intelligence projects of the TMG.
3) To produce intelligence for use of the Director, TMG and disseminate same to all line
units/offices.
4) Assist in the direction, control, coordination, supervision of the investigation of crimes

and other offenses in violation of the Laws of the Philippines.

5) Monitor and ensures that the investigation of crimes and other offenses terminates
with the arrest and successful prosecution of the suspects.
6) Provide expert and effective advise and/or assistance in the investigation of major
crimes and sensationalized cases.
7) Conduct studies, researches and formulates policies and plans to enhance the
investigative efficiency of the PNP TMG.
8) Supervises the maintenance and management of the investigative support and
conduct studies and researches to promote the scientific investigative activities of the
PNP TMG.
9) Formulate plans and policies towards the enactment of laws to enhance the
successful investigation and prosecution of crimes in close coordination with the staff
concerned.

C. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONS Functions:

1) Plan, coordinate and supervise operations and integrate and coordinate support units
activities
2) Prepare and evaluate mobilization, assignment, employment and deployment of units
in coordination with other staffs.
3) Prepare, coordinate and issue operational order and directives in accordance with
NHQ, PNP policies and guidance; and
4) Maintain coordinate liaisoning with support/allied units and other agencies such as
the MMDA on matters pertaining to traffic management policies especially in NCR and
local traffic units.
D. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR LOGISTICS
Functions:
1) Plans, supervises and coordinates all activities related to supply, evacuation and
hospitalization, constructions and real estate, maintenance of equipment and facilities,
and miscellaneous related logistical activities.
2) Supervise, monitor the conduct of test and evaluation on items procured by the
Group as to its need feasibility and acceptability and review and improve research and
development, table and equipment procedures regarding clothing, weapons,
transportation, communication, criminalistics, requirements of the Group by developing
PNP specification on accordance with domestic and international standards.
3) Ensure the economical of material resources by supervising and monitoring
cognizant units in the preparation of test, analysis and evaluation of equipment report
for the efficient accomplishments of the Group mission.
4) Perform other related functions as directed by higher authority.

E. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS Functions:

1) Exercises primary staff supervision in the planning, direction, coordination and

monitoring of TMG activities pertaining to Police Community Relations.

2) Develops plans and programs to generate public perceptions toward the TMG in
general and the PNP as a whole.
3) Supervises the production and circulation of general information materials.
4) Established and maintains inter-agency information linkages.
5) Conduct public information project assessments and evaluations.
6) Enforce public awareness on anti-carnapping operations of the Group, enforcement
of RA 4136 and other special laws.
F. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR COMPTROLLERSHIP
Functions:
1) To assist the Director in the disbursement of all funds entitled to the Group.
2) To prepare all reports regarding all disbursement and expenditures of the Group.
3) To assist Direction in the preparation of POE, PRA and Proposed Budget for the
Fiscal Year.
4) Perform such other duties as may be directed by the Director, TMG.

G. GENERAL SERVICE OFFICE

Functions:
1. Chief, GSO
a) Advice the Director, TMG on matters pertaining to all administrative activities
of the Group.
b) Supervises the accounting of all personnel of the Group.
c) Monitor and supervise all the administrative activities of the Group.
d) Take charge in the implementation of the Group policies or guidelines as well
as being required conference and meeting.
e) Attend to the regular conference and meeting.
f)
Supervise the cleanliness and orderliness of the TMG building and its
surroundings.
g) Perform other duties as directed.
2. Head Building and Ground Maintenance Section
a) Directly supervise the cleanliness and orderliness of the building and round
maintenance.
b) Act as the Head Administrative Office.
c) Assist the GSO in the implementation of the Group policies and guidelines as
well as the NHQ PNP.
d) Act as the QIC, GSO in the absence of the C, GSO.
e) Perform other duties as directed.

3. Head Central Vehicle Impounding Area

a) Act as the Head of the Central Vehicle Impounding Area.
b) Supervise the accounting of all impounded motor vehicle.
c) Perform other task as directed
4. Custodial Section
a) Act as the Head of the Custodial Section.
b) Supervise the security, receipt and released of detainees of the Group.
c) Perform other duties as directed.
5. Action PNCO (ESSPO)
a) Conduct daily accounting of personnel of the Group, formation for
dissemination of policies and guidelines of the Group.
b) Prepare weekly detail of PCO and PNCO.
c) Perform other duties as directed.
6. Records PNCO
a) Coordinate and provide Admin requirements needed by the Office.
b) Maintain Admin/files and records.
c) Maintain all equipment's and supplies and materials issued to this Office.
d) Perform other duties as directed.
7. Escort
a) Provide security escort to all detainees of the Group.
b) Perform other duties as directed.
8. Computer Operator/Data Controller I
a) Assist the ESPO, GSC/TMG in the preparation of reports conduct to TMG
personnel during Monday Flag Raising, Morning Formation, Friday Flag Retreat,
Saturday Inspection and accounting of TMG personnel.
b) In-charge in the preparation of Memorandum to TMG personnel who has
administrative cases (AWOL), Summons, Explanation, Duty Detail and other
commos.
c) Perform typing/computer jobs and Data Clerk.
d) Process/consolidate and assist the ESPO in preparing the PER of GSO/TMG
personnel twice a year.
e) To coordinate with other Offices in the matter involving Group activities,
security, cleanliness and other similar activities.
f) Designate as TMG Sports fest Secretary/Coordinator of this Group yearly to
date.

g) Maintain the filing system of records of all outgoing and incoming

commos. h) Perform other duties and tasks as directed by my Superior Officers.
9. Clerk II
a) Receives communications for typing from immediate supervisors pertaining to
the Group's function and mission.
b) Records all incoming/outgoing communications from Br/Sec/Div ofHqs TMG
and other NHQ PNP Units.
c) Files and assorts communications of the Group.
d) Does Group Liaisoning to other Offices within the Camp and NHQ.

OPERATING UNITS:
A. Regional Traffic Management Offices
1) Perform the mission and function of the TMG in areas of jurisdiction covered
by Regional Police Office (PROs).
2) To support and act as adviser of the PNP Regional Director on Traffic
Management and Anti-Carnapping functions of the PNP Regional Commands.
3) Perform other functions as the Director may direct.
Traffic Management Group Provincial Teams
1) UPR in carrying out plan of actions of the Group thru the Regional Offices
under the operational guidelines of the Regional Directors within AOR.
2) Perform other functions as Higher Headquarters may direct.

B. Special Operations Division

1) Conduct operation against carnappers, camapping syndicate and those
violating the Anti-Fencing Law.
2) Investigate owners/possessors of motor vehicle with questionable papers
and/or tampered chassis and motor numbers.
3) Provide and maintain records of stolen/recovered and/or released motor
vehicles.
4) Perform other functions as the Director TMG may direct.

C. Motor Vehicle Clearance Office.

1) Assist the Director, TMG on matters pertaining to the receiving, processing,
and issuance of Motor Vehicle Clearance Certificate.

2) Responsible for the consolidation and maintenance of the records of the

Wanted Information System (WVIS) and provides updated computerized
statistical data on camapping.
3) Provides an updated record of the files of Wanted Vehicle Information System
(WVIS) to all RTMOs and other PNP units maintaining records the same.
4) Perform other functions as directed.
The Regional Traffic Management Offices throughout the geographical regions in
the country. Provincial Traffic Management Offices were also distributed among the
provinces.
The RTMOs has the following addresses:
Regional Traffic Management Office 1
Camp Diego Silang,
Carlatan, San Femando, La Union
Regional Traffic Management Office 2
Baligatan, Ilagan, Isabela
Regional Traffic Management Office 3
Camp Olivas, San Femando, Pampanga
Regional Traffic Management Office 4
Camp Vicente Lim, Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna
Regional Traffic Management Office 5
Camp General Simeon A Ola, Legazpi City
Regional Traffic Management Office 6
Camp Delgado, Iloilo City
Regional Traffic Management Office 7
Camp Sotero Cabahug, Gorordo Ave., Cebu City
Regional Traffic Management Office 8
RTR Plaza, Tacloban City
Regional Traffic Management Office 9
Justice R.T. Lim Blvd., Zamboanga City
Regional Traffic Management Office 10
Camp Evangelista, Cagayan De Oro City
Regional Traffic Management Office 11
Ecoland, Davao City
Regional Traffic Management Office 12

Gen. Santos Drive, Koronadal, South Cotabato

Regional Traffic Management Office 13 (CARAGA)
Camp Rafael C Rodriguez, Libertad, Butuan City
Regional Traffic Management Office ARMM
PC Hill, Cotabato City
Regional Traffic Management Office CAR
Government Center, Baguio City

CHAPTER III
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