CIPLAN

Board Guidelines in the Processing,

Assessment and Approval of the Request for
Funding

PSUPT REYMAN G TOLENTIN

Deputy Chief, RIDMD
Objectives of this lesson:
 To learn about the different provisions of
different LOIs, directives and other issuances
pertaining to investigation of heinous and
sensational crimes vis-à-vis creation of SITG.
 Know about the different definition of terms

relevant to CIPLAN
 Know more about the different heinous and

sensational crimes
 Learn more about the different matrices

pertaining to investigation
CIPLAN (Case Investigation Plan) is an effective
tool in criminal investigation which would
ensure a higher probability of success in terms
of crime solution by increasing the prosecution
rate.(memo: TDIDM PDir Montenegro 2014)

Two-fold functions of CIPLAN:

a.) an operating guideline in the conduct of
investigation; and
b.) a basis for funding the activities of the
concerning investigating body
 There are several funding requests for the
investigation of cases. It must be emphasized,
however, that the conduct of investigation is an
inherent function of the PNP and it does not
mean that just because a CIPLAN was submitted,
the funding request will be granted immediately.

 All requests for CIPLAN must contain a detailed

list of the activities and their respective timeline.
The names of the SITG Supervisor, SITG
Commander and the SITG Deputy Commander,
along with their contact details, shall also be
included. Incomplete data will be returned to the
requesting party prior assessment of the DIDM
CIPLAN Board.
 Board Guidelines in the Processing , Assessment and
Evaluation prior approval and release of funds:

a) Case must be heinous or sensational and must have an

existing SITG;

b) Must have a high probability that a case be solved if

funding will be provided. Said probability shall be based on:
 Availability of definite investigative leads, especially in the

apprehension of suspects;
 Availability of relevant and competent witnesses

c) Requested amount must be commensurate with the

investigative activities to be conducted
Must set its practicable target date to ‘solve the case” that
must not exceed seven months from the date of the incident.
 All requested funds for CIPLAN shall be
released in three phases. The Execution
Phase shall begin with the initial release of
funds and shall be completed within one
year. If the Board warrants the request vis-à-
vis the above cited guidelines and its release
approved by TDIDM, the release of funds
shall be as follows:

Execution Phase 30%

Prosecution Phase 20%
Court Phase 50%
 All CIPLANS must be monitored by DIDM. After
each release of funds, the investigating body
shall regularly submit a special written progress
report to the Head Secretariat for monitoring
purposes.

 In exceptional cases wherein a higher Office

directs the submission of details and other
pertinent information regarding a particular
CIPLAN, the investigating body, thru its Project
Supervisor and/or Case Officer/s, shall also be
prescribed to immediately submit their
compliance to the requesting Office, copy
furnished the Head Secretariat. Failure to do so
shall constitute nonfeasance.
 In the event that the investigating body shall
not accomplish their mission within the
specified period of time, subsequent release
of funds shall be “on freeze”, unless
determined otherwise by the Board.
Definition of Terms:
Cleared Case - a case shall be considered
cleared when at least one of the offenders had
been identified, there is sufficient evidence to
charge him, and, he has been charged before
the prosecutor’s office or any other court of
appropriate jurisdiction. Included in this
category are solved cases.

Cold Case – Any criminal investigation by a law

enforcement agency that the case at hand has
not been exhausted; however yielded negative
result or progress for six months.
 Solved Cases – NAPOLCOM MC 94-017
provides that a case shall be considered
solved when the following elements concur:

a) The offender has been identified

b) There is sufficient evidence to charge him;
c) The offender has been taken into custody
d) The offender has been charged before the
prosecutor’s office or court of appropriate
jurisdiction.
 Further, a case shall be considered solved when:

1. Some elements beyond police control prevent the

arrest of the offender, such as when the victim refuses
to prosecute after the offender is identified or when the
offender dies or absconds. The rule also applies where
the complainant and the respondent entered into
amicable settlement.

2. When the purpose of the complainant is merely to

record an incident for future reference and has no
intention to formally file a complaint.

“ The arrest of at least one offenders can solve several

crimes or several offenders may be arrested in the
process of solving one crime.”
 Heinous Crimes – are crimes against politicians,
elected government officials, government officials
appointed by the President, judges, prosecutors, IBP
lawyers, media practitioners, militant party list
members/leftist activists, foreign nationals, and
other persons through shooting, bombing, strafing,
assault, and other violent overt acts resulting in
their death or incapacitation.

Based on RA 7659, heinous crimes are “grievous

crimes and hateful offenses and which, by reason of
their inherent or manifest wickedness, viciousness,
atrocity and perversity are repugnant and outrageous
to the common standards and norms of decency and
morality in a just, civilized, and ordered society.
 Investigation Plan – serves as a working plan and strategy in
the conduct of investigation to come up with a detailed
planning, preparation, implementation and monitoring
among concerned offices/units for funding and other
relevant purposes. This will include the journal of the case
which pertains to the daily progress on what has been done
and accomplished in the investigation of the case to include
the minutes of the case conferences and coordination with
other offices or units.

 Sensational Crimes – crimes directed against politicians,

elected government officials, government officials appointed
by the President, judges, prosecutors, IBP lawyers, media
practitioners, militant party list members/leftist activists,
foreign nationals, and other persons through shooting,
bombing, strafing, assault, and other violent overt acts
resulting in their death or incapacitation that attract
national/internationals public attention/scrutiny.
 SITG (Special Investigation Task Group) - is
created whenever a major case or crime of
violence occur. It shall be organized whether
at the regional or provincial/city police office,
or at highly urbanized cities depending on
how sensational or heinous the crime was,
and/or upon the order/direction of the
C,PNP.
 LIST OF HEINOUS CRIMES
(RA 7659)
 Art. 114 Treason – Any Filipino citizen who levies
war against the Philippines or adheres to her
enemies giving them aid or comfort within the
Philippines or elsewhere.

 Art. 122. Piracy in general and mutiny on the high

seas or in the Philippine waters – Any person who,
on high seas, or in the Philippine waters, shall
attack or seize a vessel or, not being a member of
its complement nor a passenger, shall seize the
whole or part of the cargo of said vessel, its
equipment or passengers.
 Art. 123 Qualified Piracy – Those who commit any
of the crimes referred to in the preceding article,
under any of the following circumstances:

3.1 Whenever they have seized a vessel by

boarding or firing upon the same;

3.2 Whenever the pirates have abandoned their

victims without the means of saying themselves or;

3.3 Whenever the crime is accompanied by murder,

homicide, physical injuries or rape
Art. 211-A. Qualified Bribery.

4.1 If any public officer is entrusted with law

enforcement and he refrains from arresting or
prosecuting an offender who has committed a crime
punishable by reclusion perpetua and/or death on
consideration of any offer,promise, gift or present.

4.2 It is the public officer who asks or demands

such gift or present, he shall suffer the penalty of
death.”
 Art. 246. Parricide – Any person who shall kill his father, mother, or child, whether
legitimate, or any of his ascendants , or descendants, or his spouse.

 Art. 248. Murder - Any person, who, not falling within the provisions of Article 246
shall kill another, shall be guilty of murder and shall be punished by reclusion perpetua,
to death if committed with any of the following attendant circumstances:

6.1 With treachery, taking advantage of superior strength, with the aid of armed men or
employing means to weaken the defense or of means or persons to insure or afford
impunity.

6.2 In consideration of price, reward or promise.

6.3 By means of inundation, fire, poison, explosion, shipwreck, stranding of a vessel,

derailment or assault upon a railroad, fall of an airship, or by means of motor vehicles, or
with the use of any other means involving great waste and ruin.

6.4. On occasion of any calamities enumerated in the preceding paragraph, or of an

earthquake, eruption of a volcano, destructive cyclone, epidemic or other public calamity.

6.5 With evident premeditation.

6.6 With cruelty, by deliberately and inhumanly augmenting the suffering of the victim, or
outraging or scoffing at his person or corpse.
 Art 255. Infanticide

 Art. 267. Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention – Any

private individual who shall kidnap or detain another, or in
any other manner deprive him of his liberty.

8.1 If the kidnapping or detention shall have lasted more than

three days

8.2 If it shall have been committed simulating public authority

8.3 If any serious physical injuries shall have been inflicted

upon the person kidnapped or detained; or if threats to kill him
shall have been made.

8.4 If the person kidnapped or detained shall be a minor,

except when the accused is any of the parents, female or a
public officer.
 Art.294 Robbery with violence against or
intimidation of persons

 Art. 320. Destructive Arson

 Art. 335 Rape

 Section 2 of Republic Act No 7080 (An Act

Defining and Penalizing the Crime of Plunder
 Section 13. Sections 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9, of
Article II of Republic act No. 6425, as
amended, known as the Dangerous Drugs Act
of 1972

 Section 14. Sections 14, 14-A, and 15 of

Article III of Republic Act No 6425, as
amended, known as the Dangerous Drugs Act
of 1972

 Section 15. There shall be incorporated after

Section 15 of Article III of Republic Act No.
6425
 CIPLAN Checklist
1. Heinous or Sensational ( Please underline which is applicable)
2. Duly signed Memo Directive/Endorsement Letter from Mother Unit
inclusing active contact number of Case Offi cer
3. Complate and Properly signed CIPLAN
3.1 SITG Composition
3.2 Financial Requirement
3.3 Task Organization
4. Availability of Definitive Investigative Leads
5. Possible Apprehension of Suspects
5.1 Suspects Bio Profile with Recent Photo (specifi c targets should be
identified which shall be the main focus of the CIPLAN)
5.1.1 Suspect/s Criminal Records (chronological criminal involvement of
the targets)
5.1.2. Suspect/s Warrant of Arrest/Case Referral (any authenticated Copy
should be attached
6. Availability of Witnesses
7. Requested Amount commensurate with the Investigative Activities to
be Conducted
8. Timeline (with Target Date to solve the case not exceeding seven
months)
CREATION OF SITG CASES

Composition and Organization:

1.Regional Level (To investigate killings and violence committed against

Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, Undersecretaries, and SC
and CA Justices.

SITG Supervisor – Regional Director

SITG Comdr - DRDO
Asst Comdr – DD/PD, PPO/CD, CPO
Spokesperson – Chief, Regional POI
Members – C, RCIDU (Head of Investigation Team)
- C, RID
- C, RLS
- C, RCLO
- COP, CPS/MPS/Station Comdr
- C, RIDMD (Inter Agency Coordinator and Case Record Officer)
- Investigator-on-Case (Evidence Custodian)
 District/PPO/CPO Level – (Killings and violence committed
against V ice Governors, Provincial Board Members, Vice Mayors,
City/Municipal Councilors, Barangay Chairman and Kagawad,
Judges, Prosecutors & IBP Lawyers, militants, media practitioners,
foreign nationals.

SITG Supervisor - Deputy Regional Director for Operations

SITG Comdr - DD,PD/PF, PPO/CD, CPO
Asst Comdr - PO/Field Officer, CIDT (Head of Investigation
Team)
Spokesperson – Chief, PIO (District/PPO/CPO)
Members – Provincial/City Legal Officer
- Provincial/City Intelligence Officer
- Chief, Provincial Crime Lab
- C , PIDMB.CIDMB (Inter Agency Coordinator and Case Record
Officer)
- Investigator-on-Case (Evidence Custodian
- Chief of Police
 Whenever a heinous of sensational crime transpires, SITG shall be
immediately organized and be headed by the concerned District
Director/Provincial Director/City Director or the Deputy Regional
Director for Operations depending on the gravity of the incident
and/or upon order/discretion of the CPNP.
 It shall be the responsibility of every established STG to properly
manage the assigned case and ensure its resolution by applying
the best investigative techniques/practices and utilizing all its
available resources; and
 CIDG shall assume the responsibility of pursuing the
investigation when the case is not solved within six (6) months
and already classified as cold case. Hence, the SITG shall be
deactivated under obligation to ensure that all documents,
pieces of evidence and any other related materials are accounted
and secured. These shall be officially turned over to RCIDU, CIDG
in the respective PROs for the continuation of the investigation.
Chain of custody of evidence must be strictly observed.