2008 ANNUAL REPORT

• Resolution No. 2008-054 dated January 24, 2008 entitled “Granting the Chief, PNP the Authority to Fill-up Vacancies for the Rank of Police Officer III Under the CY 2007 Regular Promotion Program.” This Resolution authorized the C,PNP to recruit 5,023 Uniformed Personnel to fill vacancies for the ranks of PO1 (3,970), PInsp (877) and PSInsp (176) as the result of the normal attrition from November 1, 2003 to December 31, 2004.

• Resolution No. 2008-055 dated January 24, 2008 entitled “Prescribing the Period of Validity of Clearance Issued by Napolcom, PNP, Internal Affairs Service, and the PLEB.” This Resolution extends the period of validity from three (3) months to six (6) months from the date of issue of clearance by Napolcom, PNP, IAS and PLEBs to PNP uniformed personnel for purposes of promotion.

• Resolution No. 2008-101 dated February 8, 2008 entitled “Approving the Philippine National Police Manual on the Ethics and Values Formation.” The PNP Ethics and Values Formation Manual is issued to provide moral and ethical guidance to all members of the PNP and likewise offers a systematic integrated and holistic approach in the implementation of all values formation programs in the PNP.

• Resolution No. 2008-184 dated March 18, 2008 entitled “Upgrading of the Naga City Police Station Into a Type “C” City Police Office and Placing it Under the Direct Supervision and Control of the Regional Director, Police Regional Office 5.” The upgrading of the Naga City Police Station into a type “C” City Police Station and its placement under the direct supervision and control of the PNP Regional Director of Police Regional
Office No. 5 (PRO5) is in pursuance to Republic Act No. 305, otherwise known as “An Act Creating the City of Naga” which provides, among others, the conversion of the Municipality of Naga, Camarines Sur to an independent component city.

• Resolution No. 2008-230 dated March 31, 2008 entitled “Granting the Chief, PNP the Authority to Fill-up One Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Four (1,654) Vacancies for the Ranks of Police Inspector and Police Senior Inspector Under the CY 2008 Lateral Entry Program.” This resolution grants the Chief,PNP authority to fill 1,654 vacancies for the ranks of Police Senior Inspectors (N=136) and Police Inspectors (N=1,518) for Technical Services Officers and Line Officers to the different PROs and selected NSUs. The filling of vacancies is intended to maintain the pyramidal structure of the PNP, which was affected due to the promotion and normal attrition of Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs).

• Resolution No. 2008-256 dated April 10, 2008 entitled “Approving and Confirming the Change of Unit Name of the Police Security and Protection Office (PSPO) to Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) .” The renaming of unit name of PSPO to PSPG is aimed to identify and align its nomenclature to other groups of the National Operational Support Units of the PNP.

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-001 dated January 22, 2008 entitled “Clarifying the Status of Appointment of Graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Who Joined the Philippine National Police (PNP).” Section 33 of R.A. No. 6975 provides that graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) are automatically appointed in the PNP with the rank of Inspector via lateral entry. To implement further the said provision, the Commission issued Resolution No. 80-01 and Memorandum Circular No. 96-008 which granted them testimonial eligibility for purposes of their automatic appointment into the PNP. However, Napolcom Memorandum Circular No. 2003-010 provides that temporary appointments shall be extended to the lateral entrants pending the completion of their Field Training Program (FTP). Taking into consideration that the PNPA Cadetship Program is a four-year course that includes academic subjects on core police functions such as patrol, traffic and criminal investigation, and on-the-job training in urban and rural areas, this MC No. 2008-001 exempts PNPA graduates to undergo the FTP and that they shall be issued with a permanent status. This MC, however, provides that the testimonial eligibility shall not be used for promotion.

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-002 dated January 21, 2008 entitled “Amending Memorandum Circular No. 2007-003 entitled ‘Amending Memorandum Circulars No. 98-03 and 98-012 Relative to the Grant of Special Promotion to PNP Uniformed Personnel.” To give full meaning to the spirit and intention of Section 38 of R.A. No. 6975, as amended, which provides the grant of special promotion to PNP members who risk their lives above and beyond the call of duty, this Circular amends item no. 4 by deleting the third (3rd) paragraph on the dispositive portion of Napolcom Memorandum Circular No. 2007-003 stated as “In no case shall a PNP personnel holding temporary appointment be eligible for special promotion”. This Circular also provides that Police Non-Commissioned Officers who are granted special promotion be issued with permanent appointments.

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-003 dated March 18, 2008 entitled “Prescribing Additional Eligibilities as Appropriate for Police Officer 1 Under Item B, Section III of Napolcom Memorandum Circular No. 2007-006 entitled ‘Prescribing the Procedures and Guidelines for the Recruitment, Selection and Appointment of PNP Uniformed Personnel and Termination of Service of Newly Appointed Police Officer 1 (PO1) While Still in Temporary Status.” This Circular amends item B, Section III of Napolcom MC No. 2007-009 which prescribes additional eligibilities appropriate for PO1, to wit:

1. Napolcom PNP Entrance Examination
2. R.A. No. 6506 (licensed criminologist)
3. R.A. No. 1080 (Bar and board examinations of baccalaureate degree)
4. P.D. No. 907 (Granting Civil Service Eligibility to College Honor Graduates)
5. Civil Service Professional Examination

       Provided, however, that eligibility acquired from a board examination for baccalaureate degree which was used for initial appointment in the PNP, shall not be used for promotional purposes. Instead, the eligibilities acquired from promotional examinations administered by the Commission are the appropriate eligibilities that shall be recognized for promotions.

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-004 dated March 18, 2008 entitled “Prescribing Guidelines in the Placement of Police Commissioned Officers to Staff Position in the Police Regional Offices and National Support Units, Regional Chiefs of NSUs, Group Directors of Regional/Provincial Mobile Groups, Chiefs of Police (COPs) of City Police Stations (CPS) and Municipal Police Stations (MPS) and Other Positions of Responsibility.” This Circular prescribes specific guidelines to be observed in the placement of Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs) in the various police offices/stations/units. Said Circular is aimed to:

1. improve the current placement system through the institutionalization of an objective placement system that is firmly    anchored on the principles on merit and fitness;
2. create equal access and opportunity for professional growth and career advancement for all qualified PCOs     regardless of the source of commission, gender or affiliation; and
3. provide guidelines for the fair adjudication of any protest, complaint or grievance.

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-005 dated March 28, 2008 entitled “Prescribing Policies, Procedures and Guidelines Governing the Attrition System for Uniformed Personnel of the Philippine National Police.” Prescribed under this Circular are the policy and procedural guidelines governing the implementation of the Attrition System of uniformed personnel of the PNP pursuant to Sections 24 to 30 of R.A. No. 8551. Specifically, the PNP Attrition System has the following modes:

1. Attrition by attainment of maximum tenure in position;
2. Attrition by relief;
3. Attrition by demotion in position;
4. Attrition by non-promotion; and
5. Attrition by other means such as
    a. inefficiency based on poor performance during the last two(2) successive annual rating periods
    b. inefficiency based on poor performance or three(3) cumulative annual ratings
    c. physical and/or mental incapacity to perform police functions and duties
    d. failure to pass the required entrance examination twice and/or finish the required career courses excepts  
        for justifiable reasons
    e. refusal to take periodic PNP Physical Fitness Test without justifiable reason
    f. failure to take PNP Physical Fitness Test for four (4) consecutive periodic tests due to health reasons
    g. failure to pass PNP Physical Fitness Test for Two (2) consecutive periodic tests or four (4) cumulative
        periodic tests
    h. non-compliance with the minimum qualification standards for the permanency or original appointment

       Further, this Circular also prescribed the creation, composition, functional jurisdictions of the various attrition screening committees and attrition boards to ensure the effective implementation thereof.

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-006 dated March 31, 2008 entitled “Amending Napolcom Memorandum Circular No. 2003-010 Entitled ‘Prescribing the Guidelines and Procedures for Lateral Entry of Officers into the PNP’.” This Circular sets additional policies and guidelines in the processing of lateral entrants into technical positions in the PNP pursuant to Section 33 of R.A. 6975. As prescribed under this new circular, the following are the general qualifications, to wit:

a. A person with highly technical qualifications such as:
    1. Dentist
    2. Optometrist
    3. Nurse
    4. Engineer
    5. Graduate of Forensic Sciences
    6. Doctor of Medicine
    7. Member of the Philippine Bar
    8. Chaplain
    9. Information Technologist
   10. Pilot
   11. Psychologist
b. Graduate of PNPA
c. Licensed criminologist

       Provided, however, that applicants must possess other qualifications prescribed under Section 14 of R.A. No. 8551 and must be able to meet the height, weight and age requirement.

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-007 dated May 5, 2008 entitled “Upgrading the Classification of Twenty-Six (26) Type “B” Municipal Police Stations to Type “A” Municipal Police Station’.” In conformity with the parameters set under Napolcom Resolution No. 2005-140 in the categorization/classification of police offices/stations, the following Municipal Police Stations (MPS) are upgraded from Type “B” to Type “A”, which shall be under the direct administrative and operational control of their respective Provincial Directors:

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-009 dated May 5, 2008 entitled “Prescribing the Guidelines and Sequential Procedures on the Issuance of Appointments under Special Promotion.” This MC provides supplemental policies to Napolcom MC No. 2007-003 and prescribes the sequential procedures to be followed in the validation, confirmation and issuance of the promotional appointments of applications for special promotion.

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-010 dated June 16, 2008 entitled “Prescribing Guidelines on the Pullout and Deployment of Police Officer 1 (PO1) Recruits who are Undergoing the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC).” This MC prescribes the policy and procedural guidelines on the pullout and deployment of newly recruit PO1s who are undergoing training at the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC), in instances wherein their services are needed to augment regular members of the PNP in the preservation of peace and order during events of national importance and other similar occurrences which require civil disturbance management. As provided thereof, the concerned Police Regional Office, through the Chief, PNP, shall prepare a letter addressed to the PPSC President indicating therein the reason of the pullout, number of PO1s, duration within which they will be utilized and the place where they will be deployed. The period of deployment shall not exceed 30 days and that after completion of the assigned tasks, the PNP Regional Director shall formally turn over the recruits to their respective training schools and inform the President, PPSC and the Director of the Philippine National Training Institute (PNTI).

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-013 dated August 21, 2008 entitled “Prescribing Guidelines and Procedures Governing the Deputation of Barangay Tanods as Members of Police Auxiliary Units (PAUs) and Authorizing the Deployment of PNP Uniformed Personnel to Act as Supervisor of PAU Members.” Provided under this Circular are policy and procedural guidelines governing the deputation of barangay tanods as members of PAUs pursuant to Executive Order No. 546 dated July 14, 2006. As provided thereof, PAU members are deputized to perform functions that are related to law enforcement, order maintenance, information gathering within their respective barangays/ localities. Specifically, they shall perform the following:

a. Gather information and report the same to police authorities;
b. Secure the crime scene until such time that it is processed by qualified PNP personnel;
c. Effect an arrest pursuant to the provision of Rule 113 of the Rules of Court;
d. Assist in the law enforcement neighborhood watch;
e. Assist in the identification and implementation of public safety development projects;
f. Assist in Disaster and Relief Operations; and
g. Perform such other functions and duties as may be assigned/prescribed by proper authorities

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-016 dated November 11, 2008 entitled “Clarifying the Applicability of Paragraph 2 of the Dispositive Portion of Napolcom Memorandum Circular No. 2008-003.” This Circular clarifies that the provision of paragraph 2 of the dispositive portion of Napolcom MC No. 2008-003, which prescribes that the eligibility acquired for baccalaureate degree, except Members of the Bar and Licensed Criminology, will only be used for initial appointment but not for promotion purposes, and shall only apply to those PNP uniformed personnel who entered the police service after its effectivity on March 18, 2008. Thus, the eligibilities to be recognized in the promotion of PNP uniformed personnel in the line and technical services who entered the police service before the said effectivity date shall be those eligibilities set forth under Napolcom MC No. 2002-034.


• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-018 dated December 24, 2008 entitled “Prescribing Policies and Guidelines Governing the Payment of Salary and Allowances of Uniformed Personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Missing in Action (MIA), the Finding of Death and Termination of Payment.” This MC is issued pursuant to the provisions of Sections 78, 79 and 80 of Republic Act No. 6975, as amended, to promote the prompt and speedy payment of salary and allowances of any PNP uniformed personnel who, while in the performance of duty or by reason of being an officer or member of the PNP, is officially confirmed missing in action, kidnapped or captured by lawless elements in order.

• Memorandum Circular No. 2008-019 dated December 24, 2008 entitled “Upgrading of the Puerto Princesa City Police Station into a Type “C” City Police Office and Placing it Under the Direct Administrative and Operational Control of the Regional Director, Police Regional Office 4-B (MIMAROPA).” The upgrading of Puerto Princesa City Police Station into a Type “C” City Police Offices and its placement under the direct administrative and operational control of the PNP regional director of Police Regional Office 4-B (MIMAROPA) is in pursuance of Presidential Proclamation No. 1264 dated March 26, 2007, which provided for its conversion from a component city into a highly urbanized city, and in accordance with the parameters set forth under Napolcom Resolution Nos. 2005-140 and Napolcom MC No. 2004-002, respectively.

Development of policies, standards and procedures relative to PNP installations and logistics management

        In the standardization of PNP equipment, buildings and facilities, the Commission evaluated 51 PNP proposed standard specifications, 31 of which were approved while 20 others were processed but are pending approval.

       The CY 2008 conduct of technical inspection and physical inventory of the assets and properties of 38 PNP offices/units in the National Headquarters, Camp Crame was undertaken during the second and third quarter. The activity focused on the extent of PNP compliance with various policies, such as the policy regarding the issuance of short and long firearms, Police Individual Equipment (PIE) and police uniforms. Recommendations based on the findings were submitted to the respective PNP offices for appropriate action.

       The PNP offices/units covered by the program were as follows:

1) Command Group
    • Office of the Chief, PNP
    • Office of the Deputy Chief for Administration
    • Office of the Deputy Chief for Operation
    • Office of the Chief for Directorial Staff

2) Directorate Offices
    • Personnel and Records Management
    • Plans
    • Operations
    • Logistics
    • Comptroller
    • Investigation and Detective Management
    • Intelligence
    • Research Development
    • Human Resource & Doctrine Development
    • Police Community Relations

3) National Administrative Support Units
    • Logistics Support Service
    • Headquarters Support Service
    • Legal Service
    • Chaplain Service
    • Health Service
    • Computer Service
    • Finance Service
    • Communication and Electronics Service
    • Engineering Service
    • Training Service

4) National Operational Support Units
    • Highway Patrol Group
    • Aviation Security Group
    • Maritime Group
    • Special Action Force Group
    • Civil Security Group
    • Police Security and Protection Group
    • Criminal Investigation & Detection Group
    • Intelligence
    • Police Community Relations Group
    • Crime Laboratory Group

5) Other Offices
    • Internal Affairs Service
    • Anti-illegal Drug Special Operation Task Force (AIDSOTF)
    • Presidential Anti Crime and Emergency Response (PACER)
    • Philippine Center for Transnational Crime (PCTC)

       On Napolcom/PNP housing projects, the Commission approved eleven (11) resolutions regarding the implementation of the new Lease-to-Own Agreement; the cancellation of awards and termination of contract; and, the awarding of newly vacated housing units to qualified Napolcom and PNP personnel.

       Finally, the Commission approved resolutions regarding the development of the Napolcom Property in Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig; the renovation of Napolcom Central Office building; and the construction of new buildings for its regional offices in San Fernando, La Union (RO1), San Fernando City, Pampanga (RO3) and Legaspi City, Albay (RO5).

Inspection and management audit of PNP personnel, facilities and offices

       One of the major functions of Commission is the conduct of inspection and management audit of PNP offices/stations or units nationwide. This function looks into the actual condition of police personnel, facilities and equipment as well as the status of operations in all management levels in the PNP.

       During the period under review, the central and regional inspection and audit teams conducted regular inspection activities in 1,355 police offices/units and spot inspection in 393 police stations, nationwide.

       Another major activity implemented during the period was the assessment of the “Mamang Pulis Program” in 267 police station/units in four (4) police district offices in the National Capital Region (NCR), namely: the Quezon City Police District, Northern Police District, Southern Police District, and Eastern Police District. This activity assessed the implementation of the program in terms of dependability of personnel, adequacy of police operations, presentability of police personnel and office/station; and acceptability of police conduct and behavior. It also looked into the program’s responsiveness to the objective of serving as a channel of bringing the police closer to the community and getting back the trust and confidence of the people.

Monitoring Activities
       
       In the exercise of this function, the Commission monitored the following:

• Extent of participation of 671 Local Chief Executives (LCEs) in police administration;

• Status of 3,628 administrative and 831 criminal cases recorded by PLEBs, Mayors, PNP chain of command, RABs and Ombudsman for disposition during the period under review. Of the recorded administrative and criminal cases, 1,648 administrative and 189 criminal cases were disposed of;

• Alleged involvement of 375 police members in illegal activities, organized crimes and other forms of misbehavior as contained in 133 reports gathered from tri-media, walk-in complainants, letter complaints and other sources;

• Implementation of law enforcement projects such as Complan Pagbabago, Oplan Paglalansag, Police Visibility Program, Community-Oriented Policing System (COPS) and WCCDs in 1,246 police stations;

• Alleged human rights violations by 475 PNP members as indicated in the 80 reports received through complaints, referrals from other agencies and other sources; and

• Compliance of 898 PNP Offices/Units with Napolcom inspection and audit recommendations.
Pre-charge Evaluation of Police Anomalies and Irregularities

       The Commission received a total of 2,412 complaints against PNP members for pre-charge evaluation. Of this number, 1,943 or 80% were acted upon of which 703 were filed for summary dismissal proceedings, 593 were either dropped/dismissed/withdrawn by the complainants; and 647 were referred to other disciplinary authorities.

Administration of PNP Entrance and Promotional

       The National Police Commission is vested with the authority to administer the entrance and promotional examinations for members of the PNP.

       The PNP entrance and promotional examinations are designed to measure the examinee’s mental capabilities, value orientation, aptitude and fitness for initial appointment or for promotion. Applicants who pass these examinations are granted the appropirate eligibilities.

       These examinations are given twice a year and simultaneously conducted in the different examination venues nationwide. The following are the examination categories with the corresponding rank examination coverage:

       Results of the October 28, 2007 PNP Entrance and Promotional Examinations were released on January 22, 2008. Examination results showed that 7,969 or 21.41% of the total applicants tested (N=37,229) in various examination categories passed.

       Prior to the conduct of the regular examinations, the Commission administered on April 26, 2008 a special examination to Police Commission Officers (PCOs) who are on temporary status.  Registered number of examinees during the said examination totaled to 3,926. Of this number, only 3,039 or 77% passed.

      The first set of the regular examination was administered on April 27, 2008 while the second set was conducted on October 26, 2008.

       For the April 27, 2008 examinations, a total of 39,993 were qualified to take the examination. However, there were only 38,808 examinees. Of this figure, 4,745 or 12.23% passed.

       For the October 26, 2008, there were 43,321 qualified examinees but 41,653 or 96.15% took the examinations. Processing of examination result is on-going.

       Aside from the PNP entrance and promotional examinations, the Commission also administered the Police Executive Service Eligibility (PESE) examination. Those who pass this examination are granted third level eligibility which is appropriate for the ranks of Police Senior Superintendents and higher. Phase I or the written examination was held simultaneously in Cebu City, Davao City and Taguig City on May 25, 2008 with a total of 542 examinees. Only 149 or 27.49% of the examinees qualified to undergo the next phase which is the panel interview held at the Napolcom Central Office on August 23-24, 2008. Only 106 passed the interview. The conferment of these PESE eligibles was undertaken at the PNP NHQ on October 30, 2008.

Adjudication Services

Adjudication of PNP appealed administrative disciplinary cases by the National and Regional Appellate Boards

        For 2008, the Commission through the National Appellate Board and 19 Regional Appellate Boards (RABs) resolved 193 or 67% of its total caseload of 279. The dismissal/suspension of 69 appellants were affirmed, decisions in 29 appealed cases were reversed; the original penalties of 30 were modified to either demotion in rank, forced resignation or suspension; the cases of six (6) were remanded; appeals of four (4) were denied and appeals of 77 were dismissed for lack of jurisdiction or filing beyond the reglementary period. Likewise, 22 motions for reconsideration and 14 appealed benefit claims were acted upon.

Adjudication of Summary Dismissal Cases

       Under its summary dismissal authority, the Commission has a total caseload of 2,232 (1,085 carried over from previous year and 1,147 received in 2008), of which 125 were disposed of involving 400 police respondents. Of these total respondents, 124 were penalized, 36 were exonerated, 185 were dropped/dismissed and 55 others.

Legal and Other Services

       The Commission also rendered legal opinions/advices to 15,179 legal queries received from the PNP, PLEBs, and the public pertaining to provisions of laws and Napolcom issuances, payment of back wages, cases on appeal, suspension orders, investigative procedures before the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) and other PNP disciplinary authorities, among others.

       Further, a total of ten (10) petitions for executive clemency were reviewed and evaluated, of which five (5) were indorsed to the Office of the President.

       The disposition of 261 cases or 20% of the 1,336 citizens’ complaints received by the different PLEBs nationwide were likewise monitored during the period under review. To date, the country has a total of 1,604 PLEBs organized in the different regions.

       The Commission also provided trainings, seminars and conferences to PLEB members to further improve their knowledge and skills in investigation and resolution of cases. A total of 33 seminars and trainings were conducted in Regions 2, 3, 4-A, 4-B, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, CARAGA, NCR and CAR.

Development and Management of the Crime Prevention Program

       An annual National Crime Prevention Program (NCPP) is developed by the Commission through its Technical Committee on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (TCCPCJ), an ad hoc body composed of member representatives from the five (5) Pillars of the Criminal Justice System (CJS). The NCCP aims to provide guidance and direction to the government in its fight against criminality through a strengthened and more effective government and community partnership and shared responsibility. The 2008 NCPP was approved by the President through the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 150 on March 5, 2008. Dissemination of the 2008 Annual Crime Prevention Program to 359 concerned offices/agencies was undertaken during the period

       In line with the abovementioned program, the Commission provided technical support to the various activities of the TCCPCJ. The Pillars conducted regular monthly sub-committee meetings and monitored the implementation of their flagship projects under the NCPP. It likewise prepared various pillar reports and program thrusts of the NCPP for 2009.

       The Commission undertook several criminological surveys/researches, namely: Nationwide Survey on the Public Perception on Community Safety, Documenting the Best Practices in the Alternative Setting/Resolution of Disputes at the Barangay Level, Nationwide Crime Victimization Survey, and Research Databank on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.

       The Nationwide Survey on the Public Perception on Community Safety was conducted in 36 areas/cities nationwide. It aimed to determine the level of safety in selected cities in the country and assess the crime prevention programs in the community and its effect in the maintenance of peace and order. Also, the study solicited the views of the public on how to improve safety in the community. The final monograph for this study has been completed.

       The Study on Documenting the Best Practices in the Alternative Setting/Resolution of Disputes at the Barangay Level were undertaken in 13 areas to evaluate the factors that contribute to the effectiveness of the Katarungang Pambarangay system in barangays adjudged by the DILG as “Lupong Tagapamayapa Awardee” for 2006. Data analysis and preparation of write-up is ongoing.

       The Nationwide Crime Victimization Survey was conducted with the main objective of presenting the nature and extent of crime victimization in the provinces of the Philippines. It is aimed at providing information and data in victimization that will aid in policy formulation related to improving crime prevention measures, victims’ protection and police services. The survey instruments were administered by the regional offices. By the end of the year, 80% of the data gathering activities are completed.

       The establishment of a Research Databank on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice was started. The project attempts to compile and collate existing local research studies/theses in relation to crime prevention and criminal justice by the different government agencies, non-government organizations, and different colleges and universities in Metro Manila. This databank of information on crime prevention and criminal justice policies, practices and programs shall provide the much-needed guidance to researchers and policy-makers on crime prevention and criminal justice. The research team gathered a total of 214 abstracts/information from different schools and government agencies. About 80% of information gathered have been entered in the data bank.

       The Commission concentrated on maintaining and updating the Nationwide Crime Statistics from the different police stations/units nationwide. During the period, 10,289 monthly crime statistics reports were received, of which 10,267 were encoded. Likewise, in the maintenance of Complaints Standard Reporting Format (CSRF), a total of 4,057 accomplished CSRF was received. Of this number, 2,595 were encoded.

       Through the cooperation of the different heads of educational institutions and barangay officials, the Napolcom Regional Offices were able to monitor various activities of 354 Student Crime Prevention Committees (SCPCs) and Barangay Peace and Order Committees (BPOCs). A total of 263 seminars on Crime Prevention and Drug Dependency Control were conducted in various regions.

       The 14th National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW) celebration held every first week of September has become an integral part of the Commission’s crime prevention efforts. This week-long celebration had strengthened the commitment and cooperation between and among national government agencies, LGUs and the private sector in the promotion of crime prevention as a means of maintaining peace and order and public safety in the country. With the theme “Kapit-bisig Kabataan Tungo sa Kapayapaan, Now Na!”, various crime prevention programs and activities were spearheaded by the Commission. An awareness drive on crime and drug abuse prevention and control was pursued and seminars were conducted in several schools and barangays in Metro Manila. Other activities included are display/hanging of streamers, distribution of Information-Education-Communication (IEC) materials containing crime prevention tips in various shopping areas/malls, intensive media and publicity on crime prevention programs of the Commission.

     The following information-education-campaign (IEC) materials on crime prevention were reproduced and disseminated to the public:

• At School and Play
• Safety Tips for Children
• Begin with the Basic
• Bomb and Explosives
• Cellphone Scam
• Cyber for Children
• Hotheads
• Mga Dapat Gawin Upang Maiwasan ang Krimen
• Preventing Child Sex
• Rape Volume 1 and 2
• SCPC Guidebook

       The Napolcom Technical Committee on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice convened two (2) plenary meetings and 30 pillar meetings. The five (5) pillars of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) accomplished the following:

       The Law Enforcement Pillar project on Evaluation and Monitoring of Community-Oriented Policing System (COPS) was completed during the period. The activity was carried out in the National Capital Region, particularly in the cities of Manila, Quezon, Marikina, Caloocan, Makati and the municipalities of San Juan and Pateros. For Luzon, it was undertaken at Region 4-A (Bacoor, Cavite; Biñan, Cabuyao and San Pablo, Laguna; and Cainta, Rizal). For Visayas region, the survey sample included Iloilo City and Kalibo, Aklan; and for Mindanao - Davao City, Sta. Cruz Davao del Sur and Kapalong, Davao del Norte. The survey aimed to determine the efficiency, effectiveness and equity of the implementation of COPS. Participants of the survey were selected in consideration of the COPS program beneficiaries, the implementors, advocates and other sectors of the community.

       The Prosecutions Pillar conducted three (3) PROLECCS (Prosecution, Law Enforcement, Community Coordinating Service) Conference-Dialogues at NCRPO, Rizal Provincial Police Office and Bataan Provincial Police Office. The conference-dialogues aimed to provide a regular forum for the police and the prosecutors to identify gray areas on legal and procedural matters affecting case build-up. It is also intended to foster and sustain closer working relationship among prosecutors, law enforcers and members of the community towards speedy disposition of cases. A total of 269 police members and prosecutors participated in the said conference-dialogues.

       The Courts Pillar project on Symposium on the Operational System and Working of the Courts is ongoing revision. The project aims to inform the public on the operational system and workings of the courts particularly on case processes and their jurisdiction in the criminal justice system; have an interfacing mechanism between the community and the courts; and, find out the public perception on how the courts work and operate and what the public can do to help in the administration of justice.

       The Corrections Pillar, with the primary responsibility of reforming the deviant behavior of offenders (young and adult) for their eventual absorption into the social and economic mainstreams of the community, conducted an Enhancement Training Program for Provincial Jail Wardens/Officers. The training aimed to update the provincial jail wardens with new approaches, laws and issuances on the management of jails; and, to clarify the role and determine overall operations. Likewise, the pillar continuously supervised the management and operation of the Philippine-Japan Halfway House. Livelihood activities such as reflexology, haircutting and body massage were undertaken during the period.

       The Community Pillar focused on the preparation of the proposed Criminal Justice System Awards during the period. It was aims to accord official recognition of the exemplary performance of the CJS Pillars, provide an avenue for the strengthening of partnership between and among the pillars towards an integrated seamless CJS; and, instill greater awareness and generate support from the general public on the workings of the CJS. Likewise, the Criminal Justice System Exemplars was conceptualized to develop a module of the CJS to be integrated in the secondary school curriculum. The exemplar shall be utilized by the secondary teachers to impart knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system to the principal beneficiaries, the students. For this purpose, the said exemplar was transmitted to the Department of Education (DepEd) for printing/distribution.

Provision of Secretariat Services to the Peace and Order Councils

       Pursuant to E.O. 309, as amended by E.O. 317, dated February 5, 1988 and E.O. 320, dated March 11, 1988, the Napolcom, as Secretariat to the National and Regional Peace and Order Councils (NPOC/RPOCs), performs technical and administrative functions. As such, the Commission conducted the Workshop on the Formulation of a POC Secretariat Operations Manual on January 17-19, 2008 in Antipolo City to standardize management and operations of the POC Secretariats. The draft Manual consolidates the guidelines, procedures and templates and detailed the various technical, administrative and operational activities provided by the Napolcom Central and Regional Offices during POC conferences/meetings/ seminars, etc. The draft manual was distributed to all RPOC Secretariat.

       Further, the Capability Enhancement Training for POC Secretariat at the Sub-National Levels for Luzon I (Regions 1,2,3 and CAR) and Luzon 2 (Regions 4A, 4B, 5 and NCR) were conducted on May 1 - 2, 2008 in Baguio City and July 9-10, 2008 in Tanay, Rizal, respectively. The training aimed to enhance the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of POC Secretariat in all levels on POC operational, technical and administrative activities to include the validation of the procedures and templates contained in the Manual. The activity was participated-in by 319 representatives from Napolcom Regional Office officials, DILG Provincial, City and Municipal Levels in their capacity as Secretariat of the lower level POCs and personnel directly involved in POC Secretariat operation, PNP, and LGUs.

       At the regional level, the Commission facilitated the conduct of 36 RPOC meetings of which 164 resolutions/memoranda were formulated and approved.

       In connection with the 2006 Best POC Search, the conduct of on-site inspection/validation by the National Selection and Awards Committee (NSAC) in 32 areas under the various categories were undertaken. The following were the awardees of the 2006 Best POC.

CATEGORY AWARDEE

Best RPOC
1st Place RPOC 7
2nd Place RPOC 3
3rd Place RPOC 4B

Best PPOC – 1st to 3rd Class
1st Place Bukidnon, Region 10
2nd Place Mt. Province, CAR
3rd Place Bohol, Region 7

Best CPOC-Highly Urbanized City
1st Place Olongapo City, Region 3
2nd Place Iligan City, Region 10
3rd Place Bacolod City, Region 6

Best CPOC-Component City
1st Place Legazpi City, Region 5
2nd Place Laog City, Region 1
3rd Place Ormoc City, Region 8 (Best Practice Award on Solid Waste Management)

Best MPOC-1st to 3rd Class
1st Place San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Region 1
2nd Place Miag-ao, Iloilo, Region 6
Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur, Region9
3rd Place Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Region 10

Best MPOC-4th to 6th Class
1st Place Kalilangan, Bukidnon, Region 10
2nd Place Pinili, Ilocos Norte, Region 1
3rd Place Sta. Teresita, Cagayan, Region 2
Vicenzo Sagun, Zamboanga Del Sur, Region 9

Special Awardee
PPOC of Camiguin, Region 10

       To give significance to the Best POC Awards, SILG Puno directed the NPOC Secretariat to confer special awards/ recognition to an individual or group of individuals who have shown exemplary efforts and significant contributions in the light of the recent armed conflicts perpetrated by renegade elements of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Northern and Southern Mindanao, as well as in the systematic and orderly evacuation and provision of humanitarian support to those affected by the armed conflict. Thus, an Ad Hoc Committee was created composed of representatives from DILG, Napolcom, PNP, DND, DSWD, AFP and the Office of the Civil Defense to formulate the guidelines in the implementation of the Community Service Awards (CSA). Two (2) meetings were held for the purpose.

       Based on the criteria set under the guidelines, the Napolcom conducted pre-evaluation of documents of nominees/ recommendees submitted by Napolcom Regions 10 and 12.

       Thereafter, the list of awardees with the corresponding citations were prepared. The following were the awardees:

Region 10

1. Gov. Loreto Leo S. Ocampos, Misamis Occidental
2. Gov.Khalid Q. Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte
3. Mayor Lawrence LL. Cruz and the People of Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
4. The People of the Clarin, Misamis Occidental under the leadership of Mayor David Navarro
5. The People of Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte under the leadership of Mayor Bertrand M. Lumaque
6. The People of Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental under the leadership of Mayor Reynaldo O. Parojinog, Sr.

Region 12

1. Mayor Loreto V. Cabaya, Jr., Aleosan, Cotabato Province
2. Mayor Manuel M. Rabara, Midsayap, Cotabato Province
3. Mayor Aniceto P. Lopez Jr., Maasim, Saranggani Province
4. The People of Aleosan, Cotabato Province
5. The People of Bgy Baliki, Midsayap, Cotabato Province under the leadership of Bgy Cpt. Nestor Mallorca
6. The 602nd Brigade, Philippine Army under the command of Col. Alejandro H. Estomo, Brigade Commander
7. The 40th Infantry Battalion, 6th Infantry Division, Philippine Army under the Command of Lt. Col. Diosdado C. Carreon, Commanding Officer.

Promotion of Organizational Effectiveness

Conduct of Management Audit

       The importance of management audit to the effective functioning of the National Police Commission (NaPolCom) cannot be overemphasized. As an internal control measure, management audit is a mechanism for self-evaluation and correction. It seeks to examine and evaluate both the financial and operational performance of the Commission through comparative review or analysis of policies and practices as well as operational targets and results. Ultimately, it points to areas of strengths and weaknesses wherein sound management decision is crucial.

       Similar to what was done in 2003, the Commission’s management audit activities for 2008 focused on regional offices’ responsiveness in the performance of administrative and operational functions as well as the delivery of services to the Philippine National Police (PNP). Specifically, this year’s management audit has the following objectives:

• To review, examine and evaluate existing systems and procedures in management, organization,
   administrative, finance and operation of all regional offices;
• To verify the extent of compliance with existing policies, rules and laws relative to administration and operations;
• To enhance existing internal administrative and operational systems and procedures for the purpose
   of attaining effective, efficient and timely delivery of services to the client groups (PNP and the public); and
• To improve resource capabilities particularly through human resource development, logistics management
   and sound fiscal management.

Quarterly Central and Regional Management Conference

       The conduct of quarterly Central and Regional Management Conference is a regular activity of the Commission that provides opportunity for top officials to discuss, clarify and resolve organizational problems, issues and concerns affecting its operations and administration. Further, it also serves as a mechanism in monitoring the implementation of various programs, projects and activities undertaken by the staff services and regional offices.

       During the period, two (2) Quarterly Central and Regional Management Conferences were conducted; (1) January 3-4, and (2) April 16-17, 2008.

Study on the Level and Determinants of Job Satisfaction Among Employees of the National Police Commission

       The “Assessment of the Level and Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Employees of the National Police Commission” was also completed during the period.

       Using survey as its research design, this study looked into the overall level of job satisfaction among Napolcom employees as well as the effect of intrinsic job factors (advancement, recognition, responsibility, achievement and job characteristics) and job context related factors (salary, interpersonal relations, working conditions, policies and operations and supervision) to employee job satisfaction. The overall objective of this study was to identify measures that would enable Napolcom employees to develop positive attitude towards their jobs thereby leading to better performance and enhanced organizational capability of Napolcom.

       Findings revealed that the Commission’s personnel are generally satisfied with their jobs. The employees have positive perception towards intrinsic job factors particularly the nature of tasks performed, the importance and recognition accorded to them by virtue of their jobs and the sense of development and accomplishment derived from their jobs. The employees likewise have favorable attitude towards job context related factors. Among the key recommendations include the improvement of the Commission’s rewards system and performance evaluation system, introduction of job enrichment and training program as well as the conduct of long term human resource planning.

Human Resource Development Program

       On human resource development, various conferences/trainings/seminars were initiated or participated by the Commission’s personnel.

       During the period, 73 in-house and 126 offsite trainings/conferences/seminars on various concerns were conducted or attended by Napolcom personnel, as follows:

• Visual Basic.Net - March 25-April 8
• Certified Network Professional Program - April 1-24
• DBM Forum on Public Expenditure Management Reform - April 9
• Career Executive Officers Examination Review - July 15-16
• Basic Statistics for Research - September 1-9, SRTC
• 5th Annual Conference on the Institutionalization of ISO Quality Management System in Government - October 24
• 10th Year MROFI National Convention & General Assembly - November 27-28
• User’s Training on the Regional Payroll System - December 8-9

Information System Strategic Plan (ISSP)

       In the implementation of its Information Systems Strategic Plan, various application systems were developed or enhanced to further improve the Commission’s delivery of basic services.

       Among the systems implemented during the year were the PNP Disciplinary Machinery System (PDMIS), Benefit Claims Management Information System (BCMIS), Regional Payroll System (RPS) and Temporary Room Assignment Lists System (TRALS).

       For the PDMIS, the module for the Research and Evaluation Division, Planning and Research Service (RED, PRS) was already installed. This module will enable the encoding of all summary dismissal and appealed cases received from the regional offices and Regional Appellate Boards. Other modules like the Formal Hearing module and the Appeal module are pending installation due to the renovation of the building.

       A presentation of the BCMIS was undertaken during the second quarter of the year. In attendance were personnel from the Legal Affairs Service (LAS), Financial Service (FS) and PRS. The system is already installed at LAS, however database build-up is pending due to the renovation of the building. Deployment to PNP Welfare Benefits Division and Budget Division of the FS will be undertaken upon completion of the building renovation. The BCMIS shall maintain a database of all beneficiaries under PDs 448 and 1184 and scholars under R.A. No. 6963.

       Users’ training for the RPS was also conducted at the Central Office on December 8 and 9. In attendance were personnel from Napolcom Regional Office Nos. III, IV-A, IV-B and National Capital Region (NCR). These regions comprised the pilot areas of the system. Full implementation of RPS is targeted first quarter of 2009. The RPS will automate the processing and generation of the monthly payroll of Napolcom Regional Employees as well as deduction registries, employee’s payslips and remittance lists, among others.

       For the TRALS, enhancements on new reports and validations were undertaken based on comments and suggestions of the users of the system. A copy of the revised system was furnished to the regional offices for installation. It was utilized for the October 26 PNP entrance and promotional exam.

       For the Capability Enhancement Program for IT personnel, the Commission authorized the attendance of PRS-EDPSD personnel to the trainings on Certified Networking and Visual Basic.Net programming courses. Said trainings enhanced the Commission’s IT capability through exposure to the latest available technology on application development and networking administration.

Gender and Development (GAD)

       In line with the GAD advocacy in the government, the Commission submitted the 2007 GAD Accomplishment Report and 2009 GAD Plan and Budget to the National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW). The GAD Accomplishment Report summarizes the major accomplishments of the Napolcom in 2007. On the other hand, the 2009 GAD Plan and Budget identifies and summarizes the Commission’s various GAD-related projects and activities to be undertaken in 2009.

       Annually, the Commission actively participates in the celebration of Women’s Month that is held every March with this year’s theme “CEDAW ng Bayan: Yaman ng Kababaihan”. In support to the said occasion, various activities were undertaken during the month-long celebration, as follows:

• Kick-off ceremonies at the central and regional offices with the full participation of its officials and employees;
• Display of streamers in all its offices nationwide ;
• Basic Firefighting Seminar and Basic Decorative Candle Making;
• Conducted seven (7) batches of advocacy activities that aims to establish and convene “Men Opposed to Violence Against Women (VAW) Everywhere (MOVE)” in NAPOLCOM. This was participated in by a total of 239 male employees from its central office and nearby regional offices;
• Lecture on Republic Act No. 7877 or otherwise known as “Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995”, and Republic Act No. 9262 or otherwise known as ”Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004”;
• Capability-Training for Frontline Personnel of the Commission Towards the Eradication of VAW in the Workplace;
• Gender Sensitivity Training;
• Attendance to the LGU Women’s Day Celebration in Batangas City; and
• Attendance to the DILG forum .

       Relative to mainstreaming GAD into its various functions, the Commission, among others, conducted the following orientations/dialogues with the PNP and public in Regional Office IV-B:

• Dialogue on the PNP Welfare Benefits and their Beneficiaries;
• Women and Children Concerns Desk Issues and Concerns in Handling Women and Children Cases; and
• Barangay-Level Advocacy on RA 9262 and RA 9344.

       Also, the Commission’s National GAD Technical Working Group and Regional Focal Points participate in GAD activities undertaken by other agencies/offices.

       GAD Information Corners in the central and in regional offices are continuously maintained to provide its employees and clients reading materials that promote gender awareness and social consciousness as well as other GAD-related issues/concerns.

Police Benefits Administration Services

Investigation, adjudication and payment of claims for sickness, permanent disability and death benefits of PNP members, including pension

       Another major function of Napolcom is the administration of police welfare benefits program. PNP members who are killed or injured while in the performance of duty are provided with welfare benefit packages which include payment of their medical and hospitalization expenses, gratuity, burial and pension under Presidential Decree Numbers 448 and 1184.

       Benefits granted to a PNP member who becomes permanently incapacitated due to service-connected illness or injury include gratuity equivalent to one (1) year salary based on the member’s last basic monthly salary; lifetime monthly pension equivalent to 80% of member’s basic monthly salary; reimbursement of reasonable medical and hospitalization expenses; and, restoration of deducted leave credits from absences incurred by reason of the ailment or injury. If the pensioner dies within five (5) years from retirement due to permanent total disability, his/her qualified survivor may request for the transfer of the monthly pension benefits for the remainder of the five year guaranteed period.

       Death benefits include gratuity equivalent to one (1) year salary, burial expenses equivalent to three (3) months basic salary, monthly pension equivalent to 80% of decedent’s basic monthly salary commencing from the date of death for the period of five (5) years, and reimbursement of reasonable medical and hospitalization expenses.

       For 2008, the Commission received 870 applications for benefit claims. Of this figure, 608 were investigated, of which 590 were approved while 18 were disapproved. Benefit claims for adjudication numbered 768, of which 602 or 78% were adjudicated. Figure 7 shows the breakdown of the total amount P569,018,666.25 paid to 4,277 beneficiaries in 2008.

Administration of the PNP Scholarship Program

       Under Republic Act No. 6963, the Commission grants scholarships to surviving legitimate children of police personnel who are killed or become permanently incapacitated while in line of duty. As of end of the year, the registered number of scholars enrolled at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels in various educational institutions nationwide totaled to 1,813. Of this figure, only 609 scholars were paid by the Commission amounting to P7,420,173.61 for the tuition fees and miscellaneous expenses. Mode of payment is either through direct payment to the colleges/universities or reimbursement of expenses to the scholar through parent/guardian.

       The funds for this scholarship program come from the firearm license fees collected by the PNP.

Other Concerns

Police Community Relations Month Celebration

       It was during the 4th National Summit on Peace and Order in April 1996 when Presidential Proclamation No. 783 was signed. Said Presidential Proclamation declared the month of January of every year as Police Community Relations Month (PCRM) with Napolcom as the lead agency and the PNP as the implementing agency.

       The intention was very noble--to promote partnership between the police and the community in the maintenance of peace and order and to foster and improve communication and mutual understanding between the police and the community.

       From January of every year, the celebration of Police-Community Relations Month was moved to July through Presidential Proclamation No. 764 to enable the participation of as many sectors of society, particularly the youth.

       As the lead agency in the implementation of the PCRM, the Commission issues directives and guidelines on the nationwide conduct of various activities that would foster the attainment of peaceful and orderly communities generated by the synergy of the police and its clientele.

       The theme for this year’s celebration is “Serbisyong Maayos, Magalang at Mabilis.. Patuloy na Handog ni Mamang Pulis”.

       At the Napolcom Central Office, the kick-off ceremony for the 13th PCRM was held on July 4, 2008. The kick-off ceremony was held and featured in the PNP’s public affairs program the TALAKAYAN SA ISYUNG PULIS (TSIP).

       The PNP found it momentous to hold the kick-off ceremony in the TSIP considering the growing viewership of the program which is being aired primetime over NBN Channel 4 every Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The program is a better mode of communication to inform the public of the significance of the celebration as well as the activities that were lined-up during the month-long celebration.

       Various activities were initiated by the Napolcom and PNP Regional Offices to highlight the said occasion, to wit:

• Display of PCR Month Streamers
• Opening/Kick-off and Motorcade
• Conduct of Mass
• Public Information using tri-media
• PCR Capacity Enhancement Seminar
• Community-Oriented Policing System (COPS) Awareness Seminar for PNP and PNP force Multipliers
• School-based Anti-Criminality and Anti-Insurgency Programs
• Joint outreach program with NGOs and other civic groups (medical/Dental outreach, feeding program, blood-letting activity)
• PNP-Community/Dialogue or Pulong-pulong
• Environmental Protection Activities (Oplan Linis/Tree Planting and related activities)
• Enhancement of Police Information and Continuing Education (PICE) Program
• Recognition of Best PCR Units/Station and personnel and private groups/individuals who have contributed and supported the PNP
• Sports Festival
• PCR related activities concerning Family, Juvenile, GAD Muslim Affairs, and community development activities; Disaster Consciousness Seminar; and Statistical Exhibits

Napolcom Participation in the PNP Recruitment and Promotion Programs

       To ensure strict observance of the Commission’s policies relative to the recruitment and appointment of new PNP uniformed personnel, Napolcom representatives to the PNP Recruitment Screening Committees were actively involved in the recruitment and selection process. Activities include interview of applicants, the PNP Physical Agility Test (PAT), Neuro/ Psychiatric Examinations, Physical/Medical and Dental Examination, and Drug Test.

       There were also Napolcom Representatives to the following PNP Promotion Boards:

• PCO Promotion Boards
• PNCO Promotion Boards
• Lateral Entry Board

BPTK- Barangay at Pulisya Tungo sa Kapayapaan

      The “Barangay at Pulisya Tungo sa Kapayapaan” is a project that capacitates barangay officials and senior police officials at the city/municipal level for an effective maintenance of public safety and peace and order, and provides support mechanism in the form of legal assistance and services to police members who are facing service-connected criminal or administrative charges before regular courts and other quasi-judicial bodies.

       During the year, the Commission spearheaded the conduct of various capability building activities for the barangay and PNP officials in different areas in the region wherein lectures and workshops/action planning were undertaken.
Among the topics discussed during the said activities were as follows:

• Powers and functions of Barangay in the maintenance of peace and order
• Barangay Justice System
• Rights of Person Arrested or Under Custodial Investigation
• Anti-Insurgency Program
• Implementation of Republic Act. No.9165 (The Revised Anti-Illegal Drugs Law)
• Barangay-Police Partnership in Intelligence Networking, Investigation and Crime Detection, Response to Crime Incidence and Crime reporting