NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta disclosed that 20,293 (54.17%) applied for PNP entrance examination while 17,452 (46.23%) admissions are for promotional level police service exams. The National Capital Region (NCR) accounts for 4,584 or 12.14% of the total number of examinees, 1,952 for PNP entrance test and 2,632 for promotional level.

       Vice-Chairman Escueta said that this Sunday’s examinations will cover the qualifying exam for Police Officer I and the promotional examinations for Police Officer 2 and 3; Senior Police Officer (for SPO1 to SPO4); Police Inspector (for Inspector and Senior Inspector); and Police Superintendent (for Chief Inspector and Superintendent).

       “The subject coverage for the PNP entrance test consists of general information, verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and logical reasoning, while the test areas for the promotional exams include questions on police administration and operations, values and ethical standards and general information,” Escueta said.

       Director Isidro D. Siriban, NAPOLCOM-Personnel and Administrative Service Chief, said that the 4,584 Metro Manila examinees are scheduled to take the test at the Benigno Aquino High School, Fort Bonifacio High School and Pembo Elementary School, all in Makati City.

       Other testing centers are in the cities of San Fernando (La Union and Pampanga), Tuguegarao, Calamba, Puerto Prinsesa, Occ. Mindoro, Romblon, Legaspi, Iloilo, Cebu, Tacloban, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Koronadal, Butuan, Cotabato and Baguio.

       “The Commission requires all examinees to strictly observe a dress code in reporting to the examination centers. Applicants for the PNP Entrance exam are required to wear white T-shirt while those who will take the promotional exams should wear any shirt or polo with collar,” Siriban said.

       Siriban added that examinees are discouraged from bringing their cellular phones and other electronic gadgets inside the examination room. Cars cannot be parked in the examination compound.

       “Unless very necessary, examinees who are PNP members are enjoined not to bring their service firearms. If the examinees have to bring their guns, these should be accompanied with the proper documents,” Siriban stressed.

       Examinees are advised to bring their notice of admission, pencils (Mongol No. 2), black ballpen and any identification card (ID)

       Secretary Ronnie Puno of the Department of the Interior and Local Government has underscored the pivotal role played by the National Police Commission (Napolcom) in further professionalizing the ranks of the Philippine National Police (PNP), citing at least four milestones that helped accomplish such goal and underscored the “rebirth” of the agency following 43 years of its existence.

       Puno, who is concurrent chairman of the Napolcom, said among these milestones was the Commission’s institutionalization of its Police Executive Service Eligibility (PESE) Examinations, which replaced the Career Service Executive Examinations administered by the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

       Developed by experts from leading educational institutions here and overseas, the PESE provides PNP uniformed personnel seeking third-level posts (from senior superintendent to director general) their own set of eligibility exams suited to the skills that are required of police officers, he said.

       “I think we can all say that the Napolcom has experienced a rebirth and on this 43rd founding anniversary, there is indeed reason for all of us to celebrate,” Puno said in his message to his fellow officials and workers during the Commission’s 43rd anniversary celebration held Tuesday at its Central Office in Makati City.

       Sen. Edgardo Angara delivered the keynote speech at the event, where he lauded the Napolcom for its “record of reforms,” particularly in the “areas of strategic planning and investments in human capital.”

       Another key accomplishment, Puno said, was the reinstitution of the Napolcom’s duty and obligation to provide legal assistance to PNP personnel as provided under Republic Act 6795, which, he said, the Commission “had taken pains to restore” on his watch.

       The Napolcom, Puno said, also succeeded in lobbying Congress to pass a law that would help shield police officers from harassment cases by making them eligible for promotion despite pending complaints or cases against them.

       The law, Republic Act 9708, states that “an institution of a criminal action or complaint against a police officer shall not be a bar to promotion.”

       RA 9708 further states that a police officer will only be ineligible for promotion if there is probable cause found in the case filed against him. But if the case remains unresolved after two years, the officer will again be made eligible for promotion.

       “This law will remove the fear from our police officers, who are always the subject of harassment cases,” Puno said. “It will assure them that only legitimate cases will prosper and that harassment cases filed by powerful people like drug lords, for instance, wouldn’t prevent the advancement and progress of dedicated police officers.”

       Another milestone, Puno noted, is the soon-to-be confirmed Implementing Rules and Regulations or IRR of RA 6975-the law creating the PNP-which requires a joint resolution of both the Senate and the House of Representatives before such rules are adopted.

       “I am happy to tell all of you that right now, this is almost on its final leg and, hopefully, it will be approved very, very soon so that we can finally see the IRR of the RA 6975 finally adopted after two decades,” Puno said.

       The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has formally launched its manual for members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to guide them on how to deal with children in conflict with the law (CICL) as spelled out in the the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act.

       Under the PNP manual, police officers are required to refrain from using handcuffs on juvenile offenders-now called CICL under Republic Act 9344 otherwise known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006-unless “absolutely necessary.”

       RA 9344 defines a CICL as a child who is alleged as, accused of, or adjudged as, having committed an offense under Philippine laws. A “Child” refers to a person below eighteen (18) years of age.

       The manual, titled “Police Manual on the Management of Cases of Children in conflict with the Law,” was crafted by the Napolcom under the chairmanship of Secretary Ronnie Puno of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

       On Puno’s watch as Napolcom chairman, a total of 1,830 WCPDs have already been established in all police stations nationwide.These are staffed with 2,728 female police officers, of whom 1,951 have undergone training on gender sensitivity and the basic investigative skills in handling crimes against women and children.

       “Of the different sectors of children in our society today, Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) had been the subject of much discussion and problem-solving of what the government and the private sector must do to alleviate their plight,” Puno said in his message to users of the CICL Manual.

       Noted Puno: “What concerns us is the increasing involvement of younger children in youth crime, violence and deviant behavior. This is not only true in urban localities but also in rural areas where the influence of media, communications and technology have been felt all the more.”

       The Manual states that police officers should read to CICL their rights under the Miranda doctrine and explain to them that they are considered “persons in custody” while they have not yet been turned over to the proper authorities.

       Police officers, according to the Manual, should also encourage CICL to address them as “Kuya” or “Ate” and to immediately introduce themselves and present their IDs when making apprehensions.

       Napolcom vice chairman Eduardo Escueta said the Manual aims to “endeavor each and every police officer [to] fully understand her/his role in developing children into good persons and citizens.”

       “This is the reason behind the development of this Manual that codifies the guidelines and details the step-by-step procedures in the proper handling of children by the police,” Escueta added.

       The Manual also states that every minor should be immediately turned over by the apprehending policeman to the PNP’s WCPD or to the designated CICL investigator upon reaching the police station.

       The CICL Manual also calls on police officers to refrain from exposing CICL in the media, and to stop the practice of placing them inside jail cells while in detention.

      In compliance with the provisions of RA 9344, Puno said that in the absence of any parent, guardian or relative of the CICL or a Local Social Welfare and Development Officer (LSWDO), the PNP should call on any representative of a nongovernment organization, a faith-based group or the barangay-level Local Council for the Protection of Children to be present during police interviews.

       The LSWDO or any officer of the Department of Social Welfare and Development should be immediately contacted by the PNP to facilitate the turnover of the apprehended CICL to their custody.

       Under the Child Abuse Law (RA 7610), a person above eighteen (18) years of age but unable to fully take care of herself/himself, or protect herself/himself from abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of physical or mental disability or condition is also considered a child.

       RA 9344 provides that children fifteen (15) years and under at the time of the commission of the offense are exempt from criminal liability Children above fifteen (15) years but below eighteen (18) years of age, at the time of the commission of the offense, are also exempt from criminal liability unless they acted with discernment.

       Of the total 42,345 examinees, only 10,052 or 23.74% passed the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) administered police examinations conducted last May 31, 2009 in designated schools in Metro Manila and other testing centers nationwide.

       This was announced by DILG Secretary and NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno as the Commission released the list of successful examinees in the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Examinations.

       According to NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta, exam statistics reveal that in the PNP entrance test, a requirement for initial appointment to the rank of Police Officer 1 (PO1), only 3,611 (16.83%) out of the 21,450 examinees passed. Of the 20,895 examinees who took the promotional tests, only 6,441 (30.83%) passed, with 5,064 in the Police Officer exam, 1,315 in the Senior Police Officer exam, 37 in the Inspector exam and 25 in the Superintendent exam.

       “The low passing rate in both exams may be attributed to the Commission’s continuous upgrading of standards on its police examinations in line with its sustained effort to professionalize the PNP by ensuring that only the best and most qualified individuals are admitted and promoted in the police service,” Vice-Chair Escueta said, adding that, “the Commission is at the forefront in its campaign for an improved quality of police service, hence, only the cream of the crop can enter the PNP.”

       Escueta added that the list of successful examinees is already posted at the NAPOLCOM central office in Makati City and can be viewed at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph. Individual reports of rating will soon be mailed out to all examinees. Verification of test results are already on-going at the NAPOLCOM central office and its regional offices nationwide.

       Exam results can also be accessed through TEXT-NAPOLCOM by typing NAPOLCOM<space>EXAMRSLT<space>application number or examinee’s full name (last/first/middle), including slashes, and send to 2333 for Globe and Touch Mobile, 356 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text, and 2269 for Sun Cellular subscribers.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) will have a three-day celebration from September 7-9, 2009 of its 43rd Founding Anniversary which will be graced by Senator Edgardo J. Angara as the guest of honor and keynote speaker.

       Interior and Local Government Secretary and NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno as well as Vice-Chairman Eduardo U. Escueta and Commissioner Luis Mario M. General will confer the awards to police officers for their acts of bravery and gallantry, to community partners for their sustained contribution to the success of crime prevention and criminal justice programs of the government and test consultants for their invaluable contribution in the Commission’s mission of professionalizing the Philippine National Police (PNP).

       The Commission will award PO1 Danilo A. Malab Jr. for his invaluable service rendered as one of the Honor Guards during the funeral procession for the former President Corazon C. Aquino on August 5, 2009.

       “His utmost dedication to his sworn duty is imbued with an exceptional display of discipline in the performance of an extraordinary task. Indeed, he epitomizes the strength of a police officer’s character, one that is worthy of emulation and that has brought honor and prestige to the entire Philippine National Police,” Escueta explained.

       P/SInsp. Elmer C. Santiago will be awarded for his conspicuous act of gallantry and devotion to duty as demonstrated in the evening of July 25, 2009 at Barangay Cataning, Hermosa, Bataan when he, together with two other uniformed personnel of Hermosa Municipal Police Station, engaged in an intense armed-encounter with the Communist Armed-Group of Marxista Leninista Partido ng Pilipinas/Rebolusyonaryong Hukbong Bayan (MLPP/RHB), which resulted in the death of Alvin Yandan, leader of the said Armed-Group and the arrest of Lucito Cañete.

       Another awardee will be P/CInsp. Gilberto B. Tuzon for his exceptional courage as the Ground Commander of the PNP teams in a series of armed encounters with MILF Renegade Troops in Cotobato.

       Escueta said that “Tuzon’s noteworthy accomplishment earned distinct honor and credit not only for himself but for the PNP.”

       PO3 Rommel B. Salcedo will also be recognized for his conspicuous act of gallantry during the shoot-out against the members of Robbery Hold-Up Group believed to be responsible in the series of crimes in Metro Manila, and mortally wounding a member of said group which ultimately resulted in the foiled bank robbery of UCPB, located along P. Burgos corner J.P. Rizal Streets, Barangay Poblacion, Makati City.

       “The act of bravery of these police officers clearly manifests their commitment to serve and protect the people,” Escueta added.

       Another set of awardees are Dr. Adelaida C. Fronda, P/CSupt. Rodolfo Sebastian, P/SSupt. Fidel G. Posadas and P/Supt. Eliciar L. Bron for their invaluable contribution, dedicated services and active participation in discharging their duties and responsibilities as test consultants of NAPOLCOM Test Development Committee.

       Escueta believed that “Our test consultants unselfishly shared their expertise in developing test items for the PNP Entrance and Promotional Examinations, which immensely contributed in the NAPOLCOM’s mission of professionalizing the PNP.”

       The NAPOLCOM will also recognize community partners namely Atty. Alberto T. Muyot, Mr. Rodolfo D. Diamante, Ms. Cecilia Flores-Oebanda and P/Supt. Ildebrandi N. Usana for their outstanding service to the community and invaluable contributions to the programs of the NAPOLCOM.

       A Posthumous Award will also be given to Atty. Mia Meñez-Zafra for her invaluable leadership, diligence and dedication as Chairperson of the Community Pillar of the NAPOLCOM Technical Committee on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (TCCPCJ).

       Escueta lauded Zafra for “her unwavering commitment and generous support which has significantly contributed to the success of crime prevention and criminal justice programs of the government.”

       The NAPOLCOM will also give a plaque of appreciation to Asst. Sec. Rommel L. Garcia and Ms. Ofelia M. Legaspi (Dangerous Drugs Board), Mr. Louie Lagasca (Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency), Mr. Henry F. Elmido (NAPOLCOM-NCR), PNP Foundation, Inc., Philippine Public Safety College, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry, Inc., Foundation for Crime Prevention, SMART Communications, Globe Telecommunications, Inc., and Unilever Philippines for their significant contribution to the successful celebration of the 15th National Crime Prevention Week and for their invaluable support extended to the programs and projects of the Commission, particularly to the “Pito Laban sa Krimen” Program.

       National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta and other top officials of the NAPOLCOM and the Philippine National Police (PNP) today led some 2,000 family groups, business sectors, students, schools and nongovernment organizations (NGOs) in the nationwide simultaneous blowing of whistles held at the PNP Grandstand, Camp Crame, Quezon City to mark the start of the 2009 National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW) celebration.

       “The whistle blowing campaign symbolizes our commitment to many things that an empowered citizen should do in the cause of peace,” Escueta said.

       VCEO Escueta disclosed that the yearly observance of the NCPW is an opportunity to highlight the synergy of the various government agencies and nongovernment organizations particularly the family groups in fighting criminality.

       “To achieve substantial gain in the government’s crime prevention initiatives, there is a need to start with the basic unit of society - the family,” Escueta said, adding that, “Addressing issues that directly impact on them will reduce crime, prevent violence and promote public safety.”

       One continuing significant project for this year is the establishment and monitoring of the Student Crime Prevention Network in all schools in Metro Manila aimed to capacitate the youth to promote character building, citizenship training, civic consciousness, volunteerism, and self-reliance through the reorganization of Student Crime Prevention Committees (SCPCs).

       Escueta said that the Commission, through the NCPW Technical Working Committee composed of representatives from government agencies and NGOs, has lined up various programs and activities that will enhance public appreciation of crime prevention as a way of life.

       Escueta said that the organizing group has jumpstarted the 2009 NCPW celebration with a series of crime prevention seminars and the organization/monitoring of SCPCs in schools in Metro Manila as early as July.

        One important highlight of the kick-off ceremony is the launching of the crime prevention volunteer program and the search for model families to be awarded during the 16th NCPW celebration next year.

       Escueta also introduced the NAPOLCOM crime prevention dog mascot named Bantay to help in the crime prevention awareness campaign in malls in Metro Manila during the week-long celebration.

       “Considered as man’s best friend that secures the family’s home 24 hours a day, Bantay is definitely a big crowd drawer in our crime prevention sorties,” Escueta added.

       All these activities aimed to elicit the active participation and involvement of the public, particularly the family groups, in crime prevention and public safety.

        The NCPW, which is observed annually every first week of September, is now on its 15th year with the theme “Labanan ang Krimen, Pamilya Patatagin.”

       Other significant activities scheduled during the week include awareness drive on Crime and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control; the organization and monitoring of SCPCs in the cities of Las Piñas and Mandaluyong (September 2-4); Forum on Family and Life: Towards Stronger Families and Safer Homes in Makati City (Sept. 5); Grand Ugnayan in Camp Crame, Quezon City (Sept. 5); and Closing Ceremony at the NAPOLCOM Office (Sept. 7).

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announces the conduct of the PNP Entrance and Promotional Examinations on October 25, 2009, nationwide. The period of filling for applications which started last August 3, 2009 will end on September 4, 2009.

       NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta pointed out that the successful examinees of the entrance exam will be conferred by the NAPOLCOM the PNP Entrance Eligibility which is appropriate for the appointment to the rank of Police Officer 1. Also, those who will pass the promotional exam shall be conferred eligibilities appropriate for promotion to the ranks corresponding to the exam’s Eligibility Rank Coverage (ERC).

       The PNP entrance test is open to civilians who are bachelor’s degree holder, not more than 30 years old, 1.62 meters tall for male and 1.57 meters for female. The PNP entrance exam is also a requirement for PNP officers with temporary status as Police Officer 1 who wish to have a permanent appointment in the police service. On the other hand, the promotional exam is open to all qualified uniformed members of the PNP like the Police Officers, Senior Police Officers, Police Inspectors and Police Superintendents.

       Civilian applicants must bring (a) four (4) recent and identical 1”x1” colored I.D. pictures with white background and complete name tag, (b) two (2) legal size window envelopes, (c) two (2) mailing stamps worth nine pesos (P9.00) each, (d) transcript of scholastic records or diploma and (e) birth certificate. For the PNP member, the name tag should indicate the rank before the first, middle and last names; and those with temporary appointment should submit a certified true copy of Attested Appointment, Plantilla Appointment or Special Order. The applicants for the Promotional Exam should submit the first four (4) requirements mentioned above, certified true copy of Attested Appointment, Plantilla Appointment or Special Order and a Report of Rating/Certification issued by the NAPOLCOM Central Office, CSC Certificate of Eligibility and/or PRC Board Certificate.

       Escueta emphasized that an examinee of the entrance exam who fails in an exam or after being admitted to take said exam, fails to take it for one reason or another, need not resubmit the requirements should s/he apply again for the same exam in the same exam center. The applicant will only have to: submit the admission slip of the last exam applied for; fill out a new application form and index card with ID pictures; and pay the examination fee of P400.00.

       Application forms can be obtained for free at the NAPOLCOM-NCR office at Jacinta Bldg. 2 1840 Sta. Rita St. Guadalupe Nuevo, Edsa, Makati City, at any of the NAPOLCOM regional office nationwide or can be downloaded at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

       Examination fee is Php 400.00 for the Police Officer Exams, Php 450.00 for the Senior Police Exam, Php 500.00 for the Police Inspector Exam and Php 600.00 for the Police Superintendent exam.

       “The exam coverage for the PNP entrance test consists of general information, verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and logical reasoning; while the promotional exam includes general information, police administration, police operations and police values and ethical standards,” Escueta added.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announced today the conduct of the Police Executive Service Eligibility (PESE) to be administered on August 30, 2009.

       NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta said that the Commission will start accepting applications starting August 3 until August 14, 2009. According to VCEO Escueta, the PESE has two (2) Phases – Phase I is the Written Examination to be conducted in three (3) testing centers (National Capital Region, Cebu City and Davao City) and Phase II will be the Panel interview for those who passed the Written examination, the schedule of which shall be announced after the release of the results of the written examination. Those who passed both the written and panel interview shall be conferred the Police Service Eligibility by the Commission in an appropriate ceremony.

       NAPOLCOM Personnel and Administrative Service Chief Isidro D. Siriban said that the PESE examination, an eligibility requirement for the ranks of police senior superintendent (equivalent to colonel in the military) to director general (equivalent to four-star general) will focus on six (6) categories: executive emotional quotient, multi-factor leadership quotient, job knowledge, communication skills, level of moral development and creative development management.

       “PESE contains analytical questions on police leadership and police values in order to get the best future leaders or the cream of the crop in the police service,” Siriban said.

       PNP members should submit the following: (1.) Properly accomplished examination form (NAPOLCOM Form 1-A) and index card; (2.) One (1) piece latest I.D. (1”x1”) and two (2) latest identical I.D. (Passport size) pictures with full name tag that includes the First Name, Middle Initial and Surname taken within three (3) months before the date of filing of the application. Pictures that are scanned, photo copied or computer enhanced will not be accepted; (3.) two (2) legal size window envelopes with Nine Pesos (P9.00) worth of Mailing Stamp AFFIXED on each; and (4.) Certified true copy of latest appointment, attested permanent/PNP absorption.

       Interested parties can get free application forms from the Napolcom Central office at 371 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Makati City or from any of the Napolcom regional offices nationwide. Examination fee is Php 700.00. Application forms can also be downloaded at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

       In order to protect the integrity of the PNP Entrance and Promotional Examinations, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) en banc recently issued two (2) Resolutions nullifying the exam results of 495 police and civilian examinees after they were found to have committed cheating/irregularity during the conduct of the October 26, 2008 PNP Examinations.

       NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta disclosed that Resolution No. 2009-174 nullifies the exam results of 130 police examinees who took the PNP Promotional Examination in Region 4A-Calamba, Laguna Testing Center.

       Commissioner Escueta revealed that analysis of the answers conducted by the Commission showed the existence of a common answer pattern in the answer sheets of 53 examinees (for Senior Police Officer exam) from Room 88 and 45 examinees (for Police Officer exam) from Room 89, indicative of widespread cheating, the occurrence of such being statistically improbable.

       The Vice-Chairman also said that during the conduct of investigation of the answer patterns, another pattern was also discovered in Room 32 in the same testing center, involving 32 examinees (for Senior Police Officer exam), which indicates cheating in the said room.

       “Appropriate administrative charges shall be filed against these police officers and shall be meted with administrative sanctions if evidence so warrants,” Escueta added.

       The Commission en banc also approved Resolution No. 2009-175 nullifying the PNP Entrance Exam results of 365 civilian examinees in Koronadal City, Cotobato City, Zamboanga City, National Capital Region, Davao City, Butuan City, San Fernando (La Union) and Calamba Testing Centers.

       The Commission adopted Sec. 9 of Republic Act No. 9416 and ordered the said examinees to be permanently barred from taking the PNP entrance examination.

       Escueta disclosed that during the conduct of the PNP entrance exam, Mr. Divino L. Oclarit Jr., an examinee for the PNP Entrance exam from the Region 12-Koronadal City Testing Center, was caught cheating by the proctor using a cellular phone which contained text messages of purported answers to the examination questions.

       Analysis of the answer patterns on the answer sheets of examinees from all the regional testing centers revealed that the texted responses were used, as clearly shown in the analogous patterns on the answer sheets, by Mr. Oclarit and some examinees from the following testing centers: Koronadal City, 216 examinees; Cotobato City, 91 examinees; Zamboanga City, 13 examinees; NCR, four (4) examinees; Davao City, two (2) examinees; and Butuan City, two (2) examinees.

       The Commission also analyzed the existence of a common answer pattern in the answer sheets of 29 examinees from San Fernando (La Union) Testing Center and six (6) examinees from Calamba City Testing Center, which manifested plain cheating and sharing of answer among these examinees. The Commission also discovered answer sheet substitution involving two (2) examinees in Koronadal City Testing Center.

       To avoid the recurrence of cheating/irregularity, Escueta reiterated that “all examinees for the PNP Entrance and Promotional Exams on May 31, 2009 are strictly prohibited from bringing their cellular phones inside their respective testing centers.”

       In its effort to intensify awareness on human rights within the Philippine National Police (PNP), the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) en banc recently issued Resolution No. 2009-072 which approves the activation of the human rights desks at all offices of the PNP.

       According to NAPOLCOM vice-chairperson and executive officer Eduardo U. Escueta, the human rights desks shall monitor and maintain files/records of PNP personnel involved in human rights violations for analysis and subsequent formulation and implementation of necessary interventions.

       “The PNP must ensure that the designated human rights desk officers are properly educated and trained in the field of human rights,” Escueta said, adding that “It is high time that the PNP activates the human rights desks in all its police offices to cope with the alleged growing number of human rights violations.”

       Escueta said the Commission acted favorably on the submitted NHQ-PNP General Order number DPL 07-20 which provides for the activation of the human rights desks at the different levels of command in the PNP for approval of the NAPOLCOM.

       The resolution provides for the designation human rights desks officers under the office/unit head of regional, provincial, districts, city and national support unit directors and chiefs of police who shall serve as the focal points on all aspects of human rights relevant to the police within their respective jurisdiction.

       Under the resolution, the focal points shall serve as advocate of human rights within their respective areas; initiate various rights projects and activities in line with the PNP Human Rights Development Program or “PAMANA” in coordination with concerned PNP offices; monitor and maintain records/files of cases involving violations of human rights allegedly committed by the police, as reported by different groups and individuals, through any means within their areas of responsibilities; receive reports/complaints on violation of human rights allegedly committed by PNP personnel and assist in the referral of complaints to appropriate investigation offices/bodies; enhance partnerships and cooperation with concerned government entities, local community organizations, NGOs and private civic oriented groups, towards advancing the cause of human rights; and make proper representation of the PNP in dialogues, meetings conferences and consultations on human rights concerns.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) now accepts applications for the police entrance exam which will be conducted on May 31, 2009 nationwide. The period of filing started last March 20, 2009 and will end on April 17, 2009.

       NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta pointed out that the Commission sets a new rule for those who did not pass the PNP entrance examinations last April 27, 2008 and October 26, 2008 who plan to apply again for police entrance exam this May 2009. “An examinee who fails in an exam or after being admitted to take said exam, fails to take it for one reason or another, need not resubmit the requirements should s/he apply again for the same exam in the same exam center. The applicant needs to submit only the admission slip of the last exam he applied for, a new properly accomplished application form, three (3) recent and identical 1”x1” colored pictures with white background and with complete name tag, two (2) legal size window envelopes with nine pesos (P9.00) worth of mailing stamps and examination fee.”

       Escueta made a distinction that the new applicants have to file an application form, index card, three (3) recent and identical 1”x1” colored pictures with white background and with complete name tag and pay an amount of P400.00 for the examination fee. Aside from these, the applicants must also submit two (2) legal size window envelopes with nine pesos (P9.00) worth of mailing stamps, transcript of scholastic record or diploma and birth certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar or by the main office of the National Statistics Office. For those who are already in the PNP service, they have to submit an original or certified true copy of attested appointment and special order and certificate of completion of training.

       The PNP Entrance Examination is open to civilians who are degree holders, not more than 30 years old, and measures 5 ft. 4 inches for males and 5 ft. 2 inches for females. Police Officers I (PO1) whose appointments are temporary for lack of appropriate eligibility are also allowed to take the said entrance exam. They may file at the NAPOLCOM National Capital Region (NCR) located at Jacinta Building II, 1840 Sta. Rita Street, Guadalupe Nuevo EDSA, Makati City or at any NAPOLCOM Regional Office nationwide.

      Escueta warned the examinees that “the NAPOLCOM has a computer system that keeps track of the answer patterns of examinees. If two or more examinees have a high percentage of similar answer patterns, this may result in the invalidation of their test results.”

       A qualified applicant shall be notified through a Notice of Admission. In case an applicant fails to receive such notice within a week before the date of examination, s/he may verify the status of her/his application at the NAPOLCOM Office where s/he filed said application or s/he may avail of the TEXT NAPOLCOM Service by typing NAPOLCOM <space> EXAMLOC <space> LAST NAME / FIRST NAME <space> MIDDLE NAME and send to 2256 for Globe Handyphone and Touchmobile, 6808 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text and 2269 for Sun Cellular.

       Escueta emphasized that “bringing of cellular phones, pagers or any two-way radio set, calculators, review materials, explosives, or any deadly weapon are strictly prohibited within the exam premises.”

       Examinees should be in white t-shirt / polo shirt, dark pants and shoes. They have to bring their Notice of Admission, pencil no. 2 and any valid identification card with picture. The detailed subject coverage for each exam category can be downloaded at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

       In its effort to professionalize the police service, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) today announced the conduct of a special qualifying examination on May 30, (Saturday) 2009 in designated schools in Makati City and 24 other testing centers nationwide.

       NAPOLCOM Personnel and Administrative Service Director Isidro D. Siriban said that the special qualifying examination is intended for all Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PO1 to SPO4) who are holding temporary status of appointments due to lack of appropriate eligibility. However, the resulting eligibility should be used only for change status of appointment and cannot be used for promotional purposes.

       “Since all in-service PNP personnel with temporary appointments are enjoined to take the said examination, walk-in applicants will be accepted on the day of the examination but they have to be at the testing centers before 7:00 a.m. on Saturday,” Siriban said.

       He added that all applicants are advised to bring the following requirements: three (3) recent and identical 1’x1’ I.D. pictures with name tag, two (2) legal size window envelopes, birth certificate, transcript of scholastic records or diploma from CHED accredited schools, certified true copy of attested appointment or PNP absorption order, certificate of completion of training, service record and P400.00 and P450.00 examination fees for Police Officer exams (PO1 to PO3) and Senior Police Officer exams (SP01 to SPO4), respectively.

       According to Siriban, there are about 9,000 temporary police officers throughout the country whose ranks from PO1 to SPO4 are expected to take the PO and SPO exams.

       Siriban said that for Metro Manila examinees, application forms are available at the NAPOLCOM National Capital Region (NCR) office located at Jacinta Building II, No. 1840 Sta. Rita Street, Guadalupe Nuevo Edsa, Makati City and for regional examinees, application forms are also available in all NAPOLCOM Regional Offices nationwide.

       Siriban also disclosed that the three-hour multiple-choice-type examination consists of 200 items and constitutes the following subject coverage: General Information, Police Administration, Police Operations and Police Customs and Traditions/Values and Ethical Standards.

       Siriban added that qualified applicant shall be notified through a notice of admission and are required to wear GOA Type “B” (in field cap) on the day of examinations.

       Bringing of cellular phones, pagers or similar electronic devices, review materials and deadly weapons are strictly prohibited inside the examination room, Siriban concluded.

       In its continuing effort to better enhance its public service delivery, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) issued Memorandum Circular No. 2008-018 which prescribes the policies and guidelines governing the payment of salary and allowance of PNP Uniformed Personnel Missing in Action (MIA), the finding of death and termination of payment of salary and allowances.

       According to DILG Secretary and NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno, the Memorandum Circular aims to promote prompt and speedy payment of benefits of PNP member officially confirmed MIA.

       “The Commission will ensure that while a PNP member is missing in action, his or her next of kin or heirs will receive the same pay allowances due him/her at the time of the incident; and that the compulsory retirement of a PNP member missing in action shall be processed to allow his or her survivors to enjoy the retirement benefits,” Puno said.

       NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta said that a PNP Personnel Missing in Action Board will be created to receive and evaluate the report/recommendation of the National Support Unit or Police Regional Office having jurisdiction over the PNP member MIA and to determine the genuineness, authenticity and completeness of the documents submitted; and to recommend to the Chief, PNP the payment of salaries and allowances after determination of the compliance with the requirements.

       Escueta said that after compliance with the requirements and upon recommendation of the Board, the Chief, PNP shall direct the payment of the salary and allowances of the PNP member MIA for a maximum period of one (1) year from the date he or she was reported to be MIA.

       “Upon termination of the one (1) year period, the missing PNP uniformed personnel shall be automatically terminated from the service, but in the event that said personnel was found to be alive and is not entitled to the salary and allowances paid, the amount received shall be reimbursed by the PNP member concerned within six (6) months from his/her reappearance,” Escueta said, adding that “If the reported disappearance is fraudulent and made in bad faith, the alleged PNP member MIA and his co-conspirators shall be administratively charged in accordance with the law and the penalty of dismissal from the police service shall be imposed without prejudice to the recovery of the benefits which his or her heirs received.”

       The Supreme Court recently affirmed the decision of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) ordering the reinstatement in the police service of a Central Police District police officer who was dismissed from the service by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO).

       NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta said that PO2 Ruel Montoya was ordered dismissed from the police service by P/Deputy Director General Reynaldo Varilla, who was then the NCRPO Director, for serious neglect of duty due to AWOL (absent without official leave) for 67 days, from January 23 to March 31, 1998, and for his failure to attend the Law Enforcement and Enhancement Course (LEEC) at the Special Training Unit, NCRPO.

       Records showed that on January 22, 1998, PO2 Montoya went to the Baler Police Station, Police Station 2 to have his sick leave form approved by the station commander. But since his name was already forwarded to the NCRPO for LEEC training, his sick leave was not approved. Hence, a summary dismissal proceeding was conducted wherein the Summary Hearing Officer recommended for Montoya’s dismissal from the service for his failure to attend the LEEC. Based on the findings of the Summary Hearing Officer, the NCRPO Regional Director rendered a Decision on June 23, 2000 ordering Montoya’s dismissal from the police service.

       Therefore, respondent Montoya filed a Petition for Review/Motion for Reconsideration of the NCRPO Decision addressed to the PNP Chief, which was, however, denied for lack of jurisdiction.

       Montoya then filed an appeal before the Regional Appellate Board (RAB)-NCR alleging lack of due process considering that he was not even notified of any hearing; thus, depriving him of the opportunity to present evidence in his defense.

       After a careful review and evaluation of the records and evidence presented, the Regional Appellate Board ruled in favor of Montoya in its December 11, 2002 Decision. The Board found that the summary hearing officer conducted the hearing ex-parte without giving Montoya the chance to explain his side. The Board, therefore, reversed the appealed decision and ordered the reinstatement of Montoya without loss of seniority rights and with full payment of his salaries and backwages from the time of his dismissal up to his reinstatement.

       Thereafter, the NCRPO Director authorized P/Sr. Supt. Rufino Jeffrey Manere of the NCRPO Regional Legal Service to appeal Montoya’s case, and eight (8) other RAB-NCR decisions reinstating police officers Enrique Paulino, Rebecca Fernandez, Donato Geda, Marlo Quiambao, Danilo Nuqui, Cecilia de Leon, Alberto Mendoza and Rodolfo de Leon, before the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on the ground that the NCRPO decision had already become final and executory.

       DILG Secretary Jose D. Lina Jr. issued an Order on November 10, 2003 denying the appeal of the NCRPO Director citing that only the active complainant or the respondent who was imposed a penalty of demotion in rank, forced resignation or dismissal from the service can appeal the RAB Decision to the DILG. The NCRPO Director, therefore, appealed the DILG Order to the Civil Service Commission (CSC).

       Meanwhile, the NCRPO Director issued a Special Order on March 23, 2004 reinstating Montoya, et. al. without prejudice to the pending appeal before the CSC.

       On August 24, 2005, the CSC issued a Resolution setting aside the DILG Order and affirming the NCRPO Decision dismissing Montoya, et. al. from the police service. It also issued a Resolution on August 23, 2006 denying the Motion for Reconsideration of Montoya, et. al. for lack of new evidence that warrants the setting aside or modification of its previous Resolution.

       Acting on the Petition for Certiorari filed by respondents Montoya, et. al., the Court of Appeals promulgated its Decision on August 9, 2007 denying the respondents’ appeal and affirming the two (2) CSC Resolutions affirming the dismissal from the police service of Montoya and eight (8) other police officers.

       Therefore, Montoya filed his own Motion for Reconsideration, but it was denied by the Court of Appeals in its October 18, 2007 Resolution. Hence, Montoya filed a Petition before the Supreme Court.

       The Supreme Court found merit in Montoya’s Petition and ordered his reinstatement in the police service. It ruled that “the summary dismissal proceedings against Montoya were flawed from the very beginning when these were conducted without due notice to him,” adding that Montoya “was completely deprived of the opportunity to be heard on the administrative charges against him and was irrefragably denied due process.”

       The Court further ruled that “the violation of Montoya’s fundamental constitutional right deprived the NCRPO Director of jurisdiction over Montoya’s administrative case, and the decision rendered by the NCRPO Director therein was void.”

       Ibalon team wins 1st Lawman shootfest; NAPOLCOM Director tops the customized defense pistol division

       The Ibalon shooting team unleashed an exceptional performance after winning the Sharp Shooter’s Pistol (SSP) and Customized Defense Pistol (CDP) divisions in the recent Joint 1st Police Commissioner Luis Mario General’s Cup, 11th 9ID Commander’s Cup and 15th PFGC-IDPA Regional Championship at the 9ID Firing Range, Camp Elias Angeles, Pili, Camarines Sur.

       Unequaled shooting skills of the team Ibalon delivered multiple victories as they bagged the most coveted awards in various divisions over the four-day shootfest from February 26 to March 1, 2009.

       The 5-man team Ibalon shooters were declared as the over-all champion from among the six competing teams participated by members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), gun enthusiast civilians and guests.

       Allan Dimaiwat of Ibalon shooting team, led the exuberance after the team conquered the 9ID firing range that paid off the very exhausted period of training and preparation to hone the shooting skills of his team.

       Team Police Security Protection Group (PSPG), Regional Police Enforcement Unit (RPEU) 5 finished as first runner-up; while team Camarines Norte Provincial Police Office (PPO), Naga City Police Office (CPO), Masbate PPO, and Shield PPO finished 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th runners-up, respectively, in the final team standing.

       In the individual competition, Emmanuel Llaguno of team Seagull grabbed the top spot in the expert shooters pistol (ESP) division, expert class. The sharp shooters class was won by Nino Aspe of team Judex while Leoncio Cirunay, Jr. yielded second place in the sharp shooter pistol (SSP) division.

       For the unclassified/guest division, civilian class, NAPOLCOM Director Joseph Celis bagged the top slot. He chummed out impressive performances which placed him 13th place in the over-all standing out of 236 shooters who participated.

       As for marksman class, CDP division, Junerick Malicad was declared first placer. He also won the 5th over-all rank.

       Prior to the event, NAPOLCOM Commissioner Luis Mario M. General enjoined the participants to do not only their best but also to establish good relationship, camaraderie, esprit de corps and sportsmanship during the event.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) has already set the Philippine National Police ( PNP ) promotional examinations to be administered nationwide on May 31, 2009.

       NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno said that the Commission will start accepting applications starting March 12 until April 17, 2009.

       According to Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta, the promotional exam is for all qualified uniformed members of the PNP . Those who will pass the said test shall be considered eligible for promotion to the next PNP rank corresponding to the examination’s Eligibility Rank Coverage (ERC).

       Escueta said that the promotional exams cover the following categories: Police Officer (for PO2 and PO3); Senior Police Officer (for SPO1 to SPO4); Police Inspector (for Inspector and Senior Inspector); and Police Superintendent (for Chief Inspector and Superintendent).

       PNP members should submit the following: application form (NAPOLCOM FORM 1-A) and Index card, three (3) recent and identical 1”x1” I.D. pictures with name tag, two (2) legal size window envelopes, certified true copy of attested appointment or PNP absorption order, certificate of completion of training, service record, and NAPOLCOM report of rating or Civil Service Commission (CSC) certificate of eligibility. For Bachelor of Science in Public Safety (BSPS) and BS/PMA graduates, submit a photocopy of General Order and certificate of completion of training. Examination fee is Php 400.00 for the Police Officer Exam, Php 450.00 for the Senior Police Exam, Php 500.00 for the Police Inspector Exam and Php 600.00 for the Police Superintendent Exam.

       Interested parties can get free application forms from the NAPOLCOM-NCR office at Jacinta Bldg. 2 1840 Sta. Rita St., Guadalupe Nuevo, Edsa, Makati City or from any of the NAPOLCOM regional offices nationwide.

       “The test areas for the promotional exams include questions on general information, police administration, police operations and values and ethical standards,” Escueta said.

       Escueta added that application forms and the detailed subject coverage for each exam category can be downloaded at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

       Exam requirements can also be accessed through TEXT-NAPOLCOM by typing NAPOLCOM <space> EXAMREQ <space> ENTRANCE <space> (for PNP entrance exam) and NAPOLCOM <space> EXAMREQ <space> PROMOTION <space> “Exam Title” <space> “Present Rank” (for promotional exams), and send to 2333 for Globe and Touch Mobile, 356 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text, and 2269 for Sun Cellular subscribers. Applicants who fail to receive their notice of admission may also verify the status of his/her application by typing EXAMLOC <space> LAST NAME/FIRST NAME/MIDDLE NAME and send to the above numbers.

       In its continuing effort to support the peace and order situation of the country, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) recently approved the request of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to reconstitute its Senior Officers Placement and Promotion Board (SOPPB) Committees “Alpha” and “Bravo.”

        This was announced by NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno following the approval by the NAPOLCOM en banc of Memorandum Circular No. 2008-017 containing the guidelines for the two Committees.

        According to NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta, the Committee “Alpha” shall involve the switch of committee designations between The Chief Directorial Staff (TCDS) and The Director for Personnel and Records Management (TDPRM), and the substitution of the committee membership from Deputy Directors to the Directors of the same Directorial Staff, except for the Director, Legal Service (DLS) who shall remain as regular member.
The reconstitution of the Committee “Bravo” shall involve the switch of committee designation between The Director, Human Resource and Doctrine Development (TDHRDD) and the Director, Investigation and Detective Management (TDIDM), and that the committee designations of Deputy Directors of the Directorial Staff as regular members shall remain.

        Vice-Chairman Escueta said that the amendments on the composition of Committees “Alpha” and “Bravo” is aimed at enhancing the selection process and deliberation of senior PCOs eligible to star rank positions and other key positions in the PNP.

       NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta said that the Commission shall conduct intensive investigation on the involvement of PNP personnel in the protection of manufacturers, pushers and syndicates of illegal drugs and similar substances, as well as in the manufacture, distribution, sale, or illegal use of drugs.
Escueta emphasized that “refusal of any PNP personnel to submit himself or herself to random drug test shall constitute insubordination or violation of the said Memorandum Circular and will warrant dismissal from the service or imposition of disciplinary sanctions as prescribed by law.”

       He added that, “the NAPOLCOM directs the Chief PNP or the Regional Director to immediately order the relief of concerned unit head from their posts. A motu proprio investigation shall be conducted by the NAPOLCOM for the determination of the administrative liabilities of all PNP officials involved.”

       Under the Memorandum Circular, the NAPOLCOM strictly directed the PNP to undertake an intensified and unrelenting campaign against illegal use and trafficking of dangerous drugs. The Commission also promulgated and prescribed rules and regulations like the “One-Strike Policy” to fight the eradication of illegal drugs in the country.

       “The ‘One-Strike Policy’ on illegal drugs shall be strictly enforced in all provincial, city and municipal command levels of the PNP for purposes of determining administrative liabilities under the principle of Command Responsibility,” Escueta added.

       The “One-Strike Policy” points out that when an illegal drug laboratory, drug den, distribution center or drug marketplace (tiangge), or a bodega or warehouse containing drugs, ingredients or paraphernalia used in the manufacture or production of illegal drugs located in the area of responsibility of a police unit is raided or discovered by another law enforcement unit of the PNP, PDEA, NBI or any Task Force created by the President, the head of the unit shall be immediately relieved without prejudice to the imposition of the appropriate administrative liability against the said unit head.

       “The same policy applies when there are widely known and widespread incidents of drug trafficking or drug abuse in the area of responsibility,” Escueta added.

       The Command Responsibility refers to the duty or obligation of every Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) to closely supervise, coordinate, control and monitor the discharge of duties of his subordinates as well as responsibility to control and monitor the activities of other units operating within the PCO’s area of jurisdiction and to take preventive or corrective measures as may be warranted.

       MANILA, Dec. 11 — The National Police Commission (Napolcom) said on Thursday that police operatives made a mistake when they failed to cordon off the scene of the bloody shootout with armed robbers in Parañaque City last week.

       Citing initial findings by its eight-man fact-finding task force, Napolcom Vice Chairman Eduardo Escueta said that the police did not set up a barricade or "blocking force" at the rear gate of United Parañaque Subdivision (UPS) 4 that could have prevented the robbers from entering.

       "We went to the site and interviewed witnesses and it turned out that the blocking force was only at the entrance of the subdivision, but there was none at the back," Escueta said.

       The Napolcom official said that had the scene been isolated, innocent civilians would not have gone astray and unnecessarily harmed. Among those caught in the crossfire were a father and his seven-year-old daughter who were killed while passing in the area in their van.

       Escueta pointed out that ground commanders should have anticipated all the possible problems and ensure that their men knew what to do, come what may.

       "It should have been part of their operational plans, to make sure that all measures are in place to prevent civilian casualties," he stressed.

       But Escueta clarified that they would still have to wait for the Philippine National Police's (PNP) initial report on the incident before making their official findings by next week.

       When asked to comment on the police's supposed lapses, Chief Supt. Leopoldo Bataoil, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) director, said they respected the statement of the fact-finding team.

       Bataoil also attributed the lack of an effective blocking force to the fall of the ground commander, Supt. Eleuterio Gutierrez of PNP-Highway Patrol Group, during the gun battle. Gutierrez was shot in head and is still fighting for his life.

       "In any operation, it is the responsibility of the commanders on the ground to make sure that innocent civilians are first taken out of harm's way. In this particular case, Superintendent Gutierrez was hit," Bataoil told reporters at the Makati City Hall.

       "Whatever happened there, whatever the commanders' judgement calls were, it should be investigated and explained. But right now Superintendent Gutierrez, who is in the position to explain everything, is in the hospital," Bataoil said.

       The shootout in UPS 4 last Friday night left 12 suspected robbers, three civilians, and a policeman dead. The high civilian casualty rate led to the creation of the Napolcom fact-finding team, as well as investigations from other bodies, including the Commission on Human Rights (CHR). (PNA)

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) will administer the Philippine National Police ( PNP ) entrance and promotional examinations on Sunday (October 26) to a total of 43,284 examinees in designated schools in Makati City and 17 other testing centers nationwide.

       NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta disclosed that 25,281 (58.41%) applied for PNP entrance examination while 18,003 (41.59%) admissions are for promotional level police service exams. The National Capital Region (NCR) accounts for 6,053 or 13.98% of the total number of examinees, 3,457 for PNP entrance test and 2,596 for promotional level.

       Vice-Chairman Escueta said that this Sunday’s examinations will cover the qualifying exam for Police Officer I and the promotional examinations for Police Officer 2 and 3; Senior Police Officer (for SPO1 to SPO4); Police Inspector (for Inspector and Senior Inspector); and Police Superintendent (for Chief Inspector and Superintendent).

       “The subject coverage for the PNP entrance test consists of general information, verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and logical reasoning, while the test areas for the promotional exams include questions on police administration and operations, values and ethical standards and general information,” Escueta said.

       Director Isidro D. Siriban, NAPOLCOM-Personnel and Administrative Service Chief, said that the 6,053 Metro Manila examinees are scheduled to take the test at the Benigno Aquino High School, Fort Bonifacio High School and Pembo Elementary School, all in Makati City.

       Other testing centers are in the cities of San Fernando (La Union and Pampanga), Tuguegarao, Calamba, Mamburao, Puerto Prinsesa, Legaspi, Iloilo, Cebu, Tacloban, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Koronadal, Butuan, Cotabato and Baguio.

       Siriban also disclosed that the Planning and Research Service has just purchased a new scanning machine, an Optical Mark Reader (OMR), which will facilitate and expedite the release of examination results.

       “The Commission requires all examinees to strictly observe a dress code in reporting to the examination centers. Applicants for the PNP Entrance exam are required to wear white T-shirt while those who will take the promotional exams should wear any shirt or polo with collar,” Siriban said.

       Siriban added that examinees are discouraged from bringing their cellular phones and other electronic gadgets inside the examination room. Cars cannot be parked in the examination compound.

       “Unless very necessary, examinees who are PNP members are enjoined not to bring their service firearms. If the examinees have to bring their guns, these should be accompanied with the proper documents,” Siriban stressed.

       Examinees are advised to bring their notice of admission, pencils (Mongol No. 2), black ballpen and any identification card (ID).

       In its continuing effort to support the peace and order situation of the country, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) recently approved the filling up of 104 vacancies in the third level rank of Police Senior Superintendent in the Philippine National Police (PNP).

       This was announced by the NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno following the approval by the NAPOLCOM en banc of Resolution No. 2006-451 containing the guidelines for promotion.

       According to the NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta, the Commission finds the CY 2008 Senior Superintendent Promotion Program to be in order considering that the filling up of vacancies shall reduce the number of vacancies for the senior superintendent rank to conform with the PNP pyramidal rank structure as provided under Napolcom Resolution No. 2001-070, and that the said filling up of vacancies shall not entail additional funding requirement.

       The Napolcom Executive said that the filling up of 104 vacancies in the senior superintendent rank was approved after PNP Chief P/Dir. Gen. Avelino I. Razon, Jr. certified that, as of July 31, 2008, there are only 579 Police Senior Superintendents out of the authorized strength of 676.

       The Napolcom en banc directed the PNP Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM) to strictly observe the following guidelines for promotion: to ensure the nationwide dissemination of the promotional vacancies to be filled-up through publication and posting in conspicuous places for at least ten (10) calendar days; to ensure that the screening and evaluation of qualified promotable shall be in accordance with existing policies and guidelines for promotion; and to ensure that there shall be transparency in the implementation of the procedure so that only the best and the most qualified police officer shall be promoted

       The resolution also stipulates that the PNP Promotion Board will suffer administrative sanctions for any adverse findings.

       In its continuing commitment and unrelenting effort to further professionalize the Philippine National Police (PNP), the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) today issued Resolution No. 2008-447 submitting to Congress the Revised Reorganizational Plan of the Philippine National Police (PNP).

       According to Napolcom Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta, the Commission en banc approved the resolution in compliance with the Commission’s mandate to prepare and submit to Congress a proposed Reorganization Plan for the PNP on December 23, 1998.

       The Proposed Reorganization Plan necessarily calls for a review and assessment as to its responsiveness and timeliness to be abreast with the current socio-economic developments as well as the fast-changing technology that impact on the police organization. The PNP has to pro-actively respond to current crime trends at the local and transnational levels to effectively implement its expanded role on Internal Security Operations under the Human Security Act and Executive Order No. 546.

       Under the PNP Reorganization Plan’s design to effect organizational renewal in the PNP are the following: 1. Strengthening of the PNP Directorial Staff System by allowing the heads of the various Directorates to fully exercise “directing” functional authority for them to act dispositively on matters pertaining to their areas of concern for a more expeditious action on pending matters and allowing broader exercise of span of control by the Chief, PNP; 2. Promotion of Inter-Operability of the PNP Operating Units in the conduct of integrated anti-criminality, internal security and counter-terrorism operations with the operating units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP); 3. Retention of the PNP Regional Offices to strengthen inter-agency coordination and to ensure prompt delivery of police services both to PNP personnel and the community; 4. Adoption of measures for institutional effectiveness and productivity improvement by increased police visibility and efficient and optimized delivery of police services; and 5. The amendment of the PNP Rank Nomenclature for better coordination and cooperation with police agencies abroad. The proposed nomenclature is similar to the ranks being used by police agencies in Indonesia, Vietnam, Canada, New York and Israel.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) conducted today an initial investigation against PO3 Gerardo Javier assigned at the Intelligence Unit of the Eastern Police District and PO2 Bernardino Cruz assigned at the COMPACT, Police Station 1, Manila Police District for Grave Misconduct.

       NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta said that PO3 Javier also faces criminal charges for physical injuries and reckless imprudence resulting to homicide.

       Initial investigation showed that on September 6, 2008 at about 10 p.m. in San Agustin St., Brgy. Bolante II, Pasig City, suspect PO3 Javier, who was not in police uniform, allegedly accosted the victims Juan Cayabyab, Jr. and his 10-year old daughter on board the former’s motorcycle for not wearing helmets. Cayabyab, not knowing that the suspect was a police officer, fled the scene. The suspect chased Cayabyab and when he caught up with the victim, PO3 Javier mauled the latter with the use of his gun.

       The incident caught the attention of the crowd and PO3 Javier pointed his gun towards the crowd to avoid the mob. According to witnesses who do not want to be identified, the suspect fired three (3) shots which accidentally hit market vendor Edwin Trancuangco and 12-year old victim Rodalyn Ferrer. A bullet entered Ferrer’s nape and exited at her head which caused her instantaneous death.

       Meanwhile, initial investigation on the alleged shooting incident involving PO2 Bernardino Cruz indicated that on September 9, 2008, both PO2 Cruz and victim Archibald Bernardo were both on board their motorcycles when they ran into each other at the stretch of Paulino St. between the corners of Alfonso and Nepa Sts., Balut, Tondo, Manila. A confrontation happened and a gunfight ensued. At that instance, the victim Jerwin Turalba, 8 years old, who was then playing a kite, was hit by a stray bullet on the head while Archibald Bernardo, who was also wounded, managed to escape.

       The victim Turalba was rushed to the Tondo General Hospital and was later transferred to another hospital, but he eventually died in the afternoon. PO2 Bernardino Cruz surrendered to the Raxabago Police Station, Tondo, Manila with his service firearm for further investigation and disposition.

       Vice-Chair Escueta said that the Commission will still conduct an evaluation to determine a probable cause to warrant the filing of administrative cases against PO3 Gerardo Javier and PO2 Bernardino Cruz. They may face administrative charges for grave misconduct which is punishable by dismissal from the service.

       “The Commission is at the forefront of its campaign for an improved police discipline and integrity,” Escueta said, adding that “It will not tolerate policemen whose nefarious acts taint the image of the PNP.”

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), in compliance with the austerity program of the government, will hold today a simple celebration of its 42nd founding anniversary.

       Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary and NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno announced that the Commission recognizes the rank-and-file employees for their selfless dedication and exemplary accomplishments as public servants.

       Chairman Puno shall be assisted by newly designated Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Eduardo U. Escueta and Commissioner Luis Mario M. General in giving awards and commendations to the best middle managers, supervisors and associates of the Commission.

       Selected employees from each Service/Office will also be given special awards per area of specialization.

       “We take pride in giving awards to our rank-and-file, supervisors and middle managers who are in the frontline services of the Commission in bringing the NAPOLCOM closer to its clientele,” Chairman Puno said.

       The Commission will also confer loyalty awards to employees who have rendered 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of dedicated public service.

       A concelebrated mass will be held at 8:30 in the morning and will be followed by recognition rites for all awardees.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) today announced the conferment of Police Executive Service Eligibility (PESE) to police officials who successfully passed the NAPOLCOM-administered police eligibility exam.

       According to NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno the Commission issued Resolution No. 2008-450 for the conferment of PES Eligibility to the 106 successful examinees. “The PESE, an eligibility requirement for the ranks of police senior superintendent (equivalent to colonel in the military) to director general (equivalent to four-star general), focused on executive emotional quotient inventory, leadership competency assessment, moral development, job knowledge, communication skills assessment and creative development management,” Puno said.

       Out of the 148 who took the final phase of the PESE, only 106 (72%) passed the panel interview.

       NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Commissioner Eduardo U. Escueta said that while the NAPOLCOM remains committed to continuously cleanse and professionalize the PNP, the Commission take cognizance of the outstanding accomplishments of our police officers by promoting those who truly deserve career advancement in the police service.

       NAPOLCOM Personnel and Administrative Director Isidro D. Siriban said that the PESE contains analytical questions on police leadership and police values in order to get the best future leaders or the cream of the crop in the police service.

       The (NAPOLCOM) by virtue of its constitutional mandate to administer and control the Philippine National Police (PNP) confers the PESE on the following 106 successful examinees, to wit:

       Abad, Severino Jr. Aba; Abellera, Ulysses J; Acio, Rosauro V; Acorda, Benjamin, Jr. C.; Aglugub, Jeremias E.; Almaden, George L.; Alva, Joaquin R.; Amper, Wilson M.; Angara, Renato C.; Arcinas, Ariel C.; Arevalo, Victor V.; Aguelles, Jessor S.; Arnaldo, Jon A.; Arroyo, Audie E.; Asueta, Wilson C.; Baraceros, Noel A.; Barrios, Cornelio N.; Bayting, Romaldo G.; Bombita, Virgil F.; Bragais Epifanio Jr. A.; Bucayu, Franklin Jesus B.; Bucsit, Pierre R.; Buentipo, Danilo B.; Cabal, Ligaya S.; Cabalona, Arthur R.; Cabatingan, Pedro Jr. B.; Cabral, Ronaldo R.; Caramat, Romeo Jr M.; Casimiro, Candido Jr. S.; Cruz, Gilberto D.; Danao, Vicente, Jr. D.; De Guzman, Ramon G.; Delmendo, Petronilo, Jr. J.; Derilo, Rex O.; Diray, Julito M.; Ecaldre, Sofronio P.; Escobal, Filmore B.; Espina Leonardo A.; Espino, Jose Mario M.; Fabia, Daniel III B.; Fajardo, Roberto G.; Fortes, Allen M.; Francisco, Leo M.; Ga, Leony Roy G.; Gayotin, Melvin A.; Gohel, Joseph Ulysses C.; Guzman, Benigno L.; Guzman, Vina H.; Hernia, Sidney S.; Hidalgo Jose Jr. S.; Langcauon, Ma. Antonietta C.; Lawas, Rey Lyndon T.; Layug, Ricardo, Jr. G.; Licup, Emmanuel Luis D.; Llanera, Ronaldo L.; Loot, Vicente A.; Lusad, Benjamin M.; Mabanag, Franklin Moises R.; Marinas, Laureno Alexis R.; Martinez, Marlou L.; Melad, James Andres B.; Meneses, Gil C.; Mondejar, John Ramon L.; Montenegro, Francisco Don C.; Mukaram, Madzgani M.; Nerez, Isagani R.; Okubo, Edgar Allan O.; Oliquiano, Reymundo P.; Padua, Ruben E.; Page, Robert T.; Perez, Arnulfo DR.; Poklay, David N.; Posadas, Fidel G.; Posadas, Ritchie Medardo A.; Primero, Silvestre A.; Pua, Gregorio A.; Pumecha, Alexander A.; Purugganan, Ramon D.; Quidato, Winnie DC.; Rafael, Leon DG.; Raga, Fe C.; Rariza, Mario, Jr. N.; Reamon, Bernardo L.; Reyes, Mario A.; Ricaforte, Rosueto V.; Robles, Erwin C.; Rodriguez, Robert T.; Romana, Noli A.; Rosales, Roberto L.; Salido, Joselito F.; Salinas, Cornelio R.; Sampaga, Alexander J.; Santiago, Rafael, Jr. P.; Santos, Alexander P.; Segaya, Rolando S.; Singian, Keith Ronald L.; Soria, Renato M.; Sto. Domingo Jesse J.; Subong, Arrazad P.; Tabora, Jose F.; Tamayo, Belli B.; Tolejano, Genesis L.; Unay, Brigido B.; Vega, Roque Eduardo D.; Victorio, Wilson R. and Villamor, Gonzalo, Jr. C.

       The Commission earlier declared the result of the PESE written examination conducted on May 25, 2008 at the NCRPO Training School in Bicutan, Paranaque City; the University of Cebu in Banilad, Cebu City; and the University of Mindanao, Bolton Street, Davao City wherein 149 out of 542 examinees passed.

       The NAPOLCOM has promulgated Resolution No. 2006-082, prescribing the PESE in the ranks of Senior Superintendent and higher.

       The complete list of successful examinees is now posted at the NAPOLCOM Central Office, Makati City. The names of exam passers can also be viewed at the Commission’s website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

       Schedule of Conferment rites will be announced later.

       NAPOLCOM Personnel and Administrative Service Director Isidro D. Siriban said that there is a need to rehabilitate and improve the building’s facilities and appurtenances already considered defective and outmoded, such as the electrical system; the Chairman’s Office; the old and damaged marble floor tiles at the lobby entrances of the 3rd and 5th floors; the old and damaged vinyl floor tiles in all offices of the building; the damaged steel casement windows at the common comfort rooms and stairways; refurbishing of the fire alarm system; installation of movable partitions at the Multi-purpose Hall (sound proof) and the installation of new fire ladder for the front facade.

        “We trust that the new renovations will redound to a more improved and efficient NAPOLCOM service delivery,” adding that, “the Commission officials assures the public of its continuous administration of frontline services despite the minor inconveniences brought about by the renovation,” Siriban said.

        “The NAPOLCOM welcomes the well-deserved appointments of Commissioner Escueta and Commissioner General. Their years and experience in law and government service will be an asset to the Commission,” NAPOLCOM Chaiman Ronaldo V. Puno said.

        According to Chairman Puno, Escueta and General will be an addition to the two (2) other commissioners of the NAPOLCOM as provided under Section 3 of the Republic Act No. 8551 or the Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998.
Commissioner Escueta, who is designated to be the Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of the Commission, is a law graduate from the U.P. College of Law. He finished his tertiary education at the Ateneo De Manila University.

        Prior to his appointment as Commissioner he was the founding partner of the Escueta Yasay and Partners , Escueta Tan Acut and Madrid Law Offices and the Angara Abello Concepcion Regala and Cruz Law Offices. He also served as Senate Legal Counsel, Senate of the Philippines and as Chief of Staff in the Office of Senator Edgardo J. Angara.

        Commissioner General, on the other hand, is a former Executive Director of the Support Service and Field Operations Office (FOSSO) of the Department of Agrarian Reforms. He was also appointed as Regional Director of the Land Transportation Office in Region V, Legaspi City. He also served as Legal Consultant to the National Amnesty Commission.

        As an academician, General was a Professor in the Commerce/Arts and Sciences Departments in Ateneo de Naga University and University of Nueva Caceres in Naga City.

        In recognition for his invaluable contribution in Government service, he was awarded the Government Specialist Fellow Award by the Jaime V. Ongpin Institute of Business and Government Foundation. He is also a recipient of numerous local awards and citations.

        At present, the NAPOLCOM is chaired by Secretary Puno with Commissioners Celia V. Sanidad-Leones and Miguel G. Coronel as regular members and PNP Chief Avelino I. Razon as ex-officio Commissioner.

       “Handa pa rin kaming maglingkod sa publiko at sa mga miyembro ng Philippine National Police (PNP) sa kabila ng init at alikabok.” Ito ang pahayag ng mga opisyal at kawani ng National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).

       Ayon kay Dir. Isidro D. Siriban, Tagapagsalita at Hepe ng Personnel and Administrative Service ng NAPOLCOM, “Ang pinagdadaanang hirap ng mga kawani at ng mga taong nagsasadya sa aming tanggapan na dulot ng pagsasaayos ng gusali ay hindi maiiwasan at ang Komisyon ay humihingi ng paumanhin sa mga pangyayari.” Dagdag pa niya na ang layunin na maiayos ang mga instalasyon ng kuryente, palitan ang mga lumang flooring nito at pinturahan ang gusali ay upang ang building na may 30 taon na ay maging mas matibay para sa kaligtasan ng mga kawani at ng publiko.

       Nagpalabas din ng advisory ang Medical Section ng Komisyon na pinamumunuan ni Dra. Imerey Ramos na magkakaroon ng pagdidisinfect ng departamento kasunod ang pagbibigay ng Flu Vaccine upang mabigyang proteksyon ang mga empleyadong nagkakasakit sanhi ng init at alikabok at kawalan ng sariwang hangin dulot ng pagsasaayos ng gusali.

       Sa En Banc Resolution No. 2007-248 na inaprubahan ang malakihang repair ng building na kasalukuyang inuokupahan ng NAPOLCOM Central Office, nasasaad dito ang mga tanggapan na aayusin at ang halagang gugugulin sa pagaayos.

       “Umaasa kami sa pang-unawa ng lahat ng taong apektado ng pangyayaring ito at umasa rin kayo sa mas maayos na serbisyong aming ibibigay matapos lang ang renovation na ito,” pagwawakas ni Siriban.

       Of the total 38,808 examinees, only 4,745 or 12.23% passed the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) administered police examinations conducted last April 28, 2008 in designated schools in Metro Manila and 24 other testing centers nationwide.

       This was announced by NAPOLCOM Commissioner Celia V. Sanidad-Leones as the Commission released the list of successful examinees in the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Examinations.

       NAPOLCOM statistics reveal that in the PNP entrance test, a requirement for initial appointment to the rank of Police Officer 1 (PO1), only 3,533 (16.29%) out of the 21,684 examinees passed. Of the 17,124 examinees who took the promotional tests, only 1,212 (7%) passed, with 734 in the Police Officer exam, 452 in the Senior Police Officer exam, 20 in the Inspector exam and 6 in the Superintendent exam.

       According to Leones, the passing percentage rate in the PNP entrance and promotional examinations is much lower compared to last October 28, 2007 exam passing percentage of 21.41%.

       “The low passing rate in both exams may be attributed to the Commission’s continuous upgrading of standards on its police examinations in line with its sustained effort to professionalize the PNP by ensuring that only the best and most qualified individuals are admitted and promoted in the police service,” Leones said, adding that, “the Commission is at the forefront in its campaign for an improved quality of police service, hence, only the cream of the crop can enter the PNP.”

       According to NAPOLCOM Personnel and Administrative Service Director Isidro D. Siriban the list of successful examinees is already posted at the NAPOLCOM central office in Makati City and can be viewed at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph. Individual reports of rating will soon be mailed out to all examinees. Verification of test results will be entertained on the first week of July by the NAPOLCOM central office and its regional offices nationwide.

       Exam results can also be accessed through TEXT-NAPOLCOM by typing NAPOLCOM<space>EXAMRSLT<space>application number or examinee’s full name (last/first/middle), including slashes, and send to 2333 for Globe and Touch Mobile, 356 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text, and 2269 for Sun Cellular subscribers.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) today released the result of the recently concluded Police Executive Service Eligibility (PESE) examination for Police Commissioned Officers held on May 25, 2008.

       Out of the 542 police officials who took the exam, only 149 (117 from Luzon, 18 from Visayas and 14 from Mindanao) or 27% passed the PESE exam held at the National Capital Region Training School in Bicutan, Taguig; the University of Cebu in Banilad, Cebu; and the University of Mindanao, Bolton Street, Davao City.

       According to NAPOLCOM Commissioner Celia V. Sanidad-Leones, the PESE examination, an eligibility requirement for the ranks of police senior superintendent (equivalent to colonel in the military) to director general (equivalent to four-star general), focused on executive emotional quotient inventory, leadership competency assessment, moral development, job knowledge, communication skills assessment and creative development management.

       “PESE contains analytical questions on police leadership and police values in order to get the best future leaders or the cream of the crop in the police service,” Leones said.

       Those who passed the written examination is now eligible to take the second phase which is the panel interview, the schedule of which shall be announced later.

       NAPOLCOM Personnel and Administrative Service Director Isidro D. Siriban said that passers shall be notified through a NAPOLCOM Resolution to be disseminated to the PNP-Directorate for Personnel and Records Management at the PNP National Headquarters, Camp Crame, Quezon City.

       The complete list of successful examinees is now posted at the NAPOLCOM Central Office, Makati City. The names of exam passers can also be viewed at the Commission’s website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

       In its effort to continuously increase police visibility in the country and improve mobility of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) en banc recently approved Resolution No. 2008-260 which prescribes the standard specifications for Light Police Operational Helicopter of the PNP.

       According to NAPOLCOM Commissioner Celia V. Sanidad-Leones, the helicopter is an addition to the existing Rotary Wing Inventory of the PNP for the use of the PNP Air Unit, Special Action Force Group (SAFG).

The helicopters will be deployed to augment the police visibility in key cities in the country to meet the growing advanced technology of criminals.

       The acquisition of helicopters is under the P10-M modernization fund approved by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

       Leones said that the PNP Uniform and Equipment Standardization Board (UESB) has favorably submitted and indorsed the standard specifications for the Light Police Operational Helicopter for approval of the NAPOLCOM.

       The new resolution provides for the standard police equipment features of PNP helicopters, such as 15-20 Million Candlepower searchlight, Global Positioning System (Moving Map, Colored), Infrared Sensor and Continuous Zoom Color TV Camera, Fold-Down Monitor Mount, Digital Recorder, Dual Audio Controller and other standard features.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), the agency constitutionally mandated to exercise administrative control and operational supervision over the Philippine National Police (PNP), recently issued Resolution No. 2008-262 renaming the PNP Traffic Management Group (PNP-TMG) into PNP Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG).

       According to NAPOLCOM Personnel and Administrative Service Chief Isidro D. Siriban, the renaming of the PNP-TMG is aimed at addressing the misconception that the functions of the said unit merely duplicate and overlap the functions of the Traffic Enforcement Groups of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the different local police units.

       “Under the PNP Reorganization Plan, the TMG is retained as one of the operational support units of the PNP which shall enforce traffic laws and regulation,” Siriban said.

       The Highway Patrol Group shall continue 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 motorists, and spearhead operations against carnapping, hijacking, highway robbery and other forms of criminality along the highway.

       The PNP-HPG shall also maintain and improve the database for Wanted Motor Vehicle Information System (WVIS), develop wanted carnapping personality information system, conduct scientific research and develop database pertaining to traffic accidents and other safety infringements along the highways.

       It is also tasked to enforce deputation orders of the law enforcement agencies pertaining to regulations and restrictions on the acquisition and use of motor vehicles along the highways, and the entry and exit between inter-island travel; and 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.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) en banc recently resolved to create an “Oversight Committee” to monitor the procurement of equipment by the Philippine National Police (PNP).

       Interior and Local Government Secretary and NAPOLCOM Chairperson Ronaldo V. Puno and NAPOLCOM Commissioners Celia V. Sanidad-Leones and Miguel G. Coronel approved Resolution No. 2008-158 taking into consideration the need for the NAPOLCOM to determine and monitor issues and concerns that may be brought to its attention involving the procurement process of logistical needs by the PNP to ensure transparency and compliance with the Government Procurement Reform Act (Republic Act No. 9184).

       Comr. Coronel shall oversee the Committee and he is joined up by DILG Assistant Secretary Oscar F. Valenzuela and NAPOLCOM Installations and Logistics Service Director Conrado L. Sumanga, Jr.

       The Committee shall monitor every stage of the procurement process undertaken by the PNP in the procurement of all its logistical needs to see to it that the same is in compliance with the provisions of RA No. 9184 and the policies of the Commission with regard to Specification Standards.

       It is also the function of the Committee to review, as the case may be, documents after the Award of the PNP Purchase Contract involving P500M and below, as provided for under Executive Order No. 423 dated April 30, 2005, prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed to the winning Bidder.

       Further, the Committee shall immediately address issues and concerns that may be brought to its attention involving the procurement process.

       Comr. Coronel, ASEC Valenzuela and Dir. Sumanga, Jr. shall also report to the Commission their findings and recommendations relative to all procurements entered into by the PNP.

       The findings and recommendations of the Oversight Committee shall be the basis for the issuance of the certification by the Department Secretary/NAPOLCOM Chairperson on the PNP purchase contract required under Section 4b, Executive Order No. 423, series of 2005.

       The Commission en banc also decided that to effectively discharge its functions, the Oversight Committee, upon request, shall be provided by the concerned offices of the PNP copies of the reports and documents pertaining to the procurement transactions of the PNP.

       The NAPOLCOM created the Committee pursuant to the Constitution and RA No. 6975 as amended by RA No. 8551 emphasizing the exercise of administrative control and operational supervision by the NAPOLCOM over the PNP which involves the power to approve or modify plans and programs on education and training, logistical requirements, communications, records, information systems, crime laboratory, crime prevention and crime reporting.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announced today the conduct of the Police Executive Service Eligibility (PESE) to be administered on May 25, 2008.

       NAPOLCOM Personnel and Administrative Service Chief Isidro D. Siriban said that the Commission will start accepting applications starting March 31 until April 18, 2007. According to Director Siriban, the PESE has two (2) Phases – Phase I is the Written Examination to be conducted in three (3) testing centers (National Capital Region, Cebu City and Davao City) and Phase II will be the Panel interview for those who passed the Written examination, the schedule of which shall be announced after the release of the results of the written examination.

       According to Siriban the PESE examination, an eligibility requirement for the ranks of police senior superintendent (equivalent to colonel in the military) to director general (equivalent to four-star general) will focus on verbal ability, analytical ability, social awareness and managerial ability.

       “PESE contains analytical questions on police leadership and police values in order to get the best future leaders or the cream of the crop in the police service,” Siriban said.

       PNP members should submit the following: One (1) recent 1”x1” and two (2) latest I.D. (Passport size) picture with name tag; two (2) legal size window envelopes, certified true copy of attested appointment or PNP absorption order, certificate of completion of training, service record, and NAPOLCOM report of rating (Police Superintendent/Police Officer First Class) or Civil Service Commission (CSC) certificate of eligibility, or RA No. 1080/6506.

      Interested parties can get free application forms from the Napolcom Central office at 371 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave, Makati City or from any of the Napolcom regional offices nationwide. Examination fee is Php 700.00. Application forms can also be downloaded at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

February 22, 2008
PGMA okays promotion of NCRPO’s chief of regional directorial staff - Napolcom

        The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) today announced that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has approved NAPOLCOM’s recommendation to promote P/SSupt. Felicisimo V. Khu Jr. to police chief superintendent (equivalent to one-star general in the military).

       NAPOLCOM Personnel and Administrative Service Chief Isidro D. Siriban said that President Arroyo acted upon Napolcom Resolution No. 2008-13, approving the promotion of P/SSupt Felicisimo V. Khu Jr., assigned at the National Capital Regional Police Office as the Chief of the Regional Directorial Staff. He is also a member of the NAPOLCOM Test Development Committee and panel interviewers on the Police Examination Service Eligibility (PESE). Khu has also been conferred with the Career Service Eligibility (CSEE) per CSC Resolution No. 040681 dated 21 June 2004.

       “Hand in hand with the NAPOLCOM’s determined efforts to continuously remove misfits and scalawags in the PNP is the Commission’s commitment to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our police officers through career advancement and promotion,” Director Siriban said, adding that “Our new police chief superintendent truly deserves his promotion because he has fully met all the promotional requirements and has been cleared from money and property accountability and from any pending criminal or administrative case.”

       The promotion of Khu brings to 69 the total number of chief superintendents based on the approved PNP rank distribution scheme as of Dec. 31, 2007. At present, the PNP has three (3) deputy directors (three-star general), and 1 director general (four-star general).

       Starting this year, applicants for the Philippine National Police (PNP) entrance and promotional tests will have to shell out Php 400 up to Php 700 as examination fees.

       Napolcom Personnel and Administrative Service Director, Isidro D. Siriban disclosed that the revised rate for the PNP entrance and police officer exams shall be Php 400.00 which is Php 200.00 more than the previous rate. As regards the promotional exams, the adjusted exam fees are as follows: senior police officer, Php 450.00; police inspector, Php 500.00; superintendent, Php 600.00; police executive service eligibility, Php 700.00; and Issuance of testimonial eligibilities to` PNP graduates and recipients of Board of Officers Resolution No. 4 – Php 300.00.

       The Napolcom upgraded the fees and charges for certification of ratings, testimonial eligibility and other clearances to meet the spiraling expenses being incurred in the delivery of services, such as the utilization of advanced technology.

       Siriban said that the Commission has been operating in a highly technological environment using computers, laser printers and other accessories that significantly increase expenses in supplies, materials and power consumption.

       The new rate for the certification of Napolcom documents, such as Certification attesting to the fact that a person passed a police examination; Certification of pendency or non pending case; and other certifications as maybe requested by a person or police member is pegged at Php 150.00, respectively.

       As for the authentication of documents, for a one-page document Php 50.00; in excess of one-page but not more than 20 pages, rate of one-page document plus Php 15.00 per additional page; in excess of one-page but not more than 50 pages, rate of one-page document plus Php 10.00 per additional page; and in excess of 50 pages, rate of one-page document plus Php 5.00 per additional page.

       For correction of clerical or typographical error in the name, date of birth and other particulars of a successful examinee appearing in the report of rating, the new rate is Ph 200.00.

       Reproduction of Napolcom issuances, one Resolution or Memorandum Circular will cost Php 5.00 per page; Annual compilation of Napolcom issuances, 300.00 per year; and CD Must-Read Resolution/Memorandum Circulars, Php 150.00 per year.

       The filing fee for NAB or RAB appeals was raised from Php 100.00 to Php 300.00. Application for height waiver upgraded to Php 100.00 while the pensioner’s ID was increased to Php 100.00 from Php 50.00 in 2004.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announces the Philippine National Police ( PNP ) entrance and promotional examinations to be administered nationwide on April 27 and October 26, 2008.

       NAPOLCOM Personnel and Administrative Service Chief Isidro D. Siriban said that the Commission will start accepting applications starting February 7 until March 17, 2007 for the April 27, 2008 exams and from July 7 to August 29, 2008 for the October 26, 2008 police exams.

       According to Director Siriban the two (2) sets of police exams – one for civilians aspiring to join the PNP and the other for those who are already in the police service – shall be conducted simultaneously in designated schools in Metro Manila and 18 other testing centers nationwide.

       Siriban also said that the PNP entrance test is open to civilians who are college graduates and not more 30 years old, 1.62 meters tall for male and 1.57 meters for female.

       The PNP entrance exam is also a requirement for PNP officers with temporary status as Police Officer 1 who wish to have a permanent appointment in the police service.

       The promotional exam, on the other hand, is for all qualified uniformed members of the PNP . Those who will pass the said test shall be considered eligible for promotion to the next PNP rank corresponding to the examination’s Eligibility Rank Coverage (ERC).

       The promotional exams cover the following categories: Police Officer (for PO2 and PO3); Senior Police Officer (for SPO1 to SPO4); Police Inspector (for Inspector and Senior Inspector); and Police Superintendent (for Chief Inspector and Superintendent).

       Civilian applicants must bring three (3) recent and identical 1”x1” I.D. pictures with name tag, two (2) legal size window envelopes, birth certificate, transcript of scholastic records or diploma from CHED accredited schools and Barangay Clearance for the Manila applicants only.

       PNP members should submit the following: certified true copy of attested appointment or PNP absorption order, certificate of completion of training, service record, and NAPOLCOM report of rating or Civil Service Commission (CSC) certificate of eligibility.

       Interested parties can get free application forms from the Napolcom-NCR office at Jacinta Bldg. 2 1840 Sta. Rita St. Guadalupe Nuevo, Edsa, Makati City or from any of the Napolcom regional offices nationwide. Examination fee is Php 400.00 for the PNP Entrance and Police Officer Exams, Php 450.00 for the Senior Police Exam, Php 500.00 for the Police Inspector Exam and Php 600.00 for the Police Superintendent exam.

       “The subject coverage for the PNP entrance test consists of general information, verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and logical reasoning, while the test areas for the promotional exams include questions on general information, police administration, police operations and police customs and traditions/values and ethical standards,” Siriban said.

       Siriban added that application forms and the detailed subject coverage for each exam category can be downloaded at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

       Exam requirements can also be accessed through TEXT-NAPOLCOM by typing NAPOLCOM <space> EXAMREQ <space> ENTRANCE <space> (for PNP entrance exam) and NAPOLCOM <space> EXAMREQ <space> PROMOTION <space> “Exam Title” <space> “Present Rank” (for promotional exams), and send to 2333 for Globe and Touch Mobile, 356 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text, and 2269 for Sun Cellular subscribers. Applicants who fail to receive their notice of admission may also verify the status of his/her application by typing EXAMLOC <space> LAST NAME/FIRST NAME/MIDDLE NAME and send to the above numbers.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) warned the public today against persons misrepresenting themselves as NAPOLCOM employees in order to victimize PNP officers seeking promotion, claimants of police benefits and applicants for police examinations after the apprehension of Edwin D. Josafat for Usurpation of Authority and Estafa through Falsification of Public Documents in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro.

       NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno said that prior to Josafat’s apprehension in Mindoro, he has three (3) standing Warrants of Arrest issued by the Baguio City Municipal Trail Court for the same offenses.

       In a spot report furnished to the Commission by the Mamburao Municipal Police Station, Occidental Mindoro, the complainants Ulysis T. Sales and Melvin Torreliza, who both took the PNP Entrance exam administered by the NAPOLCOM on October 28, 2007, met the respondent on-board a ro-ro bound for Batangas, and in one of their conversations, the NAPOLCOM examination became a topic. The respondent then represented himself as being connected with the NAPOLCOM and that he is in a position to secure the required eligibility for a fee. Both complainants gave him P10,000.00 and P35,000.00, respectively, and the latter gave each complainant what alleged to be a NAPOLCOM Report of Rating indicating that the victims passed the PNP Entrance Examination. The complainants made verification from the NAPOLCOM website and NAPOLCOM text service and found out that they did not pass the exam and that the Report of Rating given to them is a falsified document and that it was never issued by the NAPOLCOM.

       Confiscated from Josafat were two (2) falsified PNP Identification Cards under the name Edwin Deliquina Josafat and Eduardo Deliquina Torres with the rank of Police Chief Inspector and one (1) NAPOLCOM Identification Card under the name Edwin D. Josafat with designation as Police Community Relations Officer.

       According to NAPOLCOM Commissioner Celia V. Sanidad-Leones, “The Commission remains steadfast in preserving the integrity of our Office and we will take appropriate action against anyone who may try to tarnish the good image of the NAPOLCOM by misrepresenting the Office to influence the outcome of any Commission action or to victimize PNP personnel seeking promotion, police benefits and applicants for police examination.”

January 27, 2008
21.41% hurdle police exams

        Of the total 37,229 examinees, only 7,969 or 21.41% passed the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) administered police examinations conducted last October 28, 2007 in designated schools in Metro Manila and 17 other testing centers nationwide.

       This was announced by DILG Secretary and NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno as the Commission released the list of successful examinees in the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Examinations.

       NAPOLCOM statistics reveal that in the PNP entrance test, a requirement for initial appointment to the rank of Police Officer 1 (PO1), only 6,549 (26.98%) out of the 24,274 examinees passed. Of the 12,955 examinees who took the promotional tests, only 1,420 (10.96%) passed, with 832 in the Police Officer exam, 488 in the Senior Police Officer exam, 81 in the Inspector exam and 19 in the Superintendent exam.

       According to Puno, the passing percentage rate in the PNP entrance and promotional examinations is higher compared to last April 29, 2007 exam passing percentage of 11.57%.

       “The low passing rate in both exams may be attributed to the Commission’s continuous upgrading of standards on its police examinations in line with its sustained effort to professionalize the PNP by ensuring that only the best and most qualified individuals are admitted and promoted in the police service,” Chairman Puno said, adding that, “the Commission is at the forefront in its campaign for an improved quality of police service, hence, only the cream of the crop can enter the PNP.”

       Puno added that the list of successful examinees is already posted at the NAPOLCOM central office in Makati City and can be viewed at the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph. Individual reports of rating will soon be mailed out to all examinees. Verification of test results will be entertained on the second week of February by the NAPOLCOM central office and its regional offices nationwide.

       Exam results can also be accessed through TEXT-NAPOLCOM by typing NAPOLCOM<space>EXAMRSLT<space>application number or examinee’s full name (last/first/middle), including slashes, and send to 2333 for Globe and Touch Mobile, 356 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text, and 2269 for Sun Cellular subscribers.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), in the exercise of its administrative control and operational supervision over the PNP, has been reviewing the issuances of past PNP Chiefs and the existing PNP “Blue Book” on Police Operational Procedures to enhance the existing police operational procedures to be followed by all police units and personnel to ensure a just, effective and efficient enforcement of laws.

       According to DILG Secretary and NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno, the Commission will consider the concerns of both the PNP and the tri-media tackled during yesterday’s dialogue relative to the Manila Peninsula take-over staged by the group of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV last November 29.

       NAPOLCOM Chairman Puno said that the dialogue is intended to enhance the existing police operational procedure (POP) and to define the extent of the role of media representatives in their coverage of crisis situations to prevent the commission of alleged violations of their constitutional rights in future crisis situations, as what happened in the Makati Peninsula.

       It is expected that the NAPOLCOM, the PNP and the media will reach an agreement on the extent of their specific roles and responsibilities amidst serious threats to national security. The output of the dialogue will be incorporated in the formulation/publication of a new manual on police operational procedures.

       The revision of the POP is necessary to make it user-friendly to all PNP personnel who are mostly non-lawyers as well as incorporate the new police operational procedures/guidelines in enforcing the new laws on public safety and security – RA 9208 (Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act), RA 9262 (Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act) and RA 9372 (Human Security Act), EO 546 which mandated the PNP to support the AFP in combat operations involving the suppression of insurgency and other threats to national security, the recent Supreme Court rulings and various law enforcement issuances, alleged violation of human rights in the conduct of police operations, and the recent issuance by the Supreme Court of the Rules on Writ of Amparo, among others. And with the Manila Peninsula incident, it is timely to include protocol on the media role during crisis situation.

       Relative to the POP on the role of the media during crisis situations, the NAPOLCOM Standing Review Committee will make use of the Model Policy of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the US Doctrine on Crisis Management as initial bases, to be modified as warranted to suit the peculiarities of the Philippine situation. Based on the US Doctrine for Crisis Management, a Media Center is supposed to be established outside the Outer Perimeter, and this is the only place where the tri-media shall be permitted in the crisis area. In the IACP Model Policy, members of the tri-media are supposed to be priorly accredited and issued ID Passes by the police to cover police activities/operations. Only those with such ID Passes shall be allowed to enter the police line, etc because they have been oriented on the DO’s and DONT’s while inside the crime scene.

       To enhance the Commission¢s organizational efficiency and effectiveness, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) today reshuffled some key officials in its Makati City head office and regional offices nationwide.

       This was announced by Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and concurrent NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno following the issuance of Special Order No. 2007-341 directing the reassignment of thirteen 13 directors (Director III), nine 9 assistant directors (Director II) and seven (7) officers-in-charge.

       According to NAPOLCOM Commissioner Celia V. Sanidad-Leones, the effectivity of the reshuffle took effect on November 15, 2007 after clearing themselves of money and property accountability and winding up official business in their respective previous offices before assuming their new assignments.

       The revamp includes NAPOLCOM-National Capital Region (NCR) Director Verulo C. Mapanao who assumes the post of Region 3 Director following the recent retirement of Director Estrella O. Avena.

       Also affected by the revamp are NAPOLCOM-Region 4b (Mimaropa) Director Yolanda S. Lira who replaces Region 4a (Calabarzon) Director Emilio Salumbides who, in turn, takes the place of Mapanao in the NCR. Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) Director Rodolfo G. Santos, Jr. replaces Region 2 Director Joseph D. Gonzalo who will also assume the post from Region 9 Director Edilberto F. Fermil.

       Director Fermil transfers to Region 11 after Director Ma. Luisa J. Ofina assumes jurisdiction over Region 10 following the transfer of Region 10 Director Raquel Q. Ramos to Region 4b (Calabazon).

       Region 13 Director Benjamin A. Florentino replaces Region 12 Director Danilo N. Pacunana who, in turn, assumes supervision over the Cordillera Autonomous Region.

       Designated as Acting Regional Directors in their respective regions are Region 8 Director Josephmar B. Gil, Region 1 Director Marte S. Palomar and Region 5 Director Pedro T. Magannon.

       Region 7 Assistant Director Homer C. Cabaral was named Region 13 Acting Regional Director.

       Among the assistant directors to be affected by the revamp are Crime Prevention and Coordination Service (CPCS) Director Angelito R. Ravanera who transfers to Region 11; Region 2 Director Angelita B. Concepcion, to Region 12; Region 4A Director Ramon M. Raneses, to Region 7; Region 1 Director Editha S. Puddoc, to Region 4a; Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) Director Murasidul M. Alpha, to Region 6; Region 6 Director Cynthia S. Navarro, to ARMM; Region 11 Director Remeneo D. Valenzuela, to Region 10; ARMM Director Joseph S. Celis, to NCR.

       Other senior officials who were designated as officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Office of the Assistant Regional Director in their respective regions are Region 1 Chief Administrative Officer Evangeline Almirante, Region 2 Legal Officer V Atty. Benigno Dizon, Region 3 Legal Officer V Atty. Leonardo C. Guzman, Region 5 Legal Officer V Atty. Luis Adornado, Sr. and Region 8 PRAB Chair Atty. Restituto Rosillo.

       At the Commission¢s central office, Project Evaluation Officer V Donna Lyn A. Caparas will assume her new post as Crime Prevention and Coordination Service Acting Assistant Service Chief. Also designated as Installations and Logistics Service Acting Assistant Service Chief was Region 7 Chief Administrative Officer Jose Concepcion, Jr.

On its 41st founding anniversary, the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) will honor Solicitor General Hon. Agnes VST. Devanadera and confer awards and citations to Philippine National Police (PNP) Achievers, Community Partners, PES Eligibles and the Posthumous Award for VCEO Imelda Crisol-Roces.

        This was announced by Interior and Local Government Secretary and NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno at the Commission’s Makati office.

        As guest of honor and speaker, Solicitor General Devanadera, who was recently appointed as Officer-In-Charge of the Department of Justice, will be awarded by the NAPOLCOM with a plaque of appreciation for graciously sharing her invaluable insights in the field of public service.

        “This is the most opportune time for the NAPOLCOM to acknowledge the full support of the Justice Department to the Commission’s programs and activities,” Chairman Puno said, adding that, “Her exemplary and outstanding accomplishments as a dedicated government official with untainted integrity and reputation truly deserves an accolade”

        Devanadera will join Chairman Puno, Commissioners Celia V. Sanidad-Leones and Miguel G. Coronel and ex-officio Commissioner Oscar C. Calderon in awarding citations to three (3) police officers for their acts of bravery and gallantry, community partners, distinguished NAPOLCOM retirees and the posthumous award to the late VCEO Imelda C. Roces.

        NAPOLCOM Commissioner Celia V. Saniad-Leones said the Commission will also confer awards to 49 Police Executive Eligibles who successfully passed the administered police eligibility and the Commission’s model supervisors and employees and service awardees.

April 3, 2007
NAPOLCOM approves Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security’s exchange visits with counterpart agencies

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) recently approved the proposal of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) of Vietnam for an exchange visits with counterpart agencies in the Philippines.

       NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno said that the MPS of Vietnam made a proposal thru the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to discuss possible areas of cooperation.

       The MPS is the ministry of the interior of Vietnam that administers the Public Security Army, which is the paramilitary force with primary mission for internal security and to help the regular army of Vietnam.

       “The Commission acknowledges that the exchange visits between the governments of Vietnam and the Philippines is an opportunity between the two countries to discuss possible areas of cooperation that will surely help efforts of the PNP in addressing criminality and other security concerns.” Puno said, adding that “This is pursuant to the NAPOLCOM’s mandate to administer and control the PNP and its continuing commitment to upgrade and professionalize the police service.”

       The five-member delegation from the International Cooperation Department (ICD) and Security General Department (SGD) of Vietnam will visit the Philippines for five days in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2007, while the MPS on its part is inviting five (5) representatives from the Philippine National Police (PNP) to visit Vietnam for five (5) days in the 3rd quarter of 2007.

       The NaPolCom issued this statement following reports that some police pensioners are complaining that the benefits they received from the NaPolCom are lower than what they should have received.

       The Commission said that the difference in the benefits received by the pensioners was the result of the Department of Budget and Management’s interpretation of the law on the computation of police benefits.

       Prior to the DBM’s interpretation, the Commission based its computation on the basic salary of PNP members including their longevity pay as set forth under Section 71 of Republic Act No. 6975 (PNP Law). The inclusion of the longevity pay in the basic salary of police officers, as prescribed under NaPolCom Memorandum Circular No. 2000-006 issued on July 31, 2000, is a social measure intended for the benefit and welfare of PNP members and their beneficiaries.

       The Department of Budget and Management, however, opined in November 2006 that longevity pay should not be included in the computation of police benefits.

       The DBM approved on December 8, 2006 the release of Php 577,506,258.00 for the payment of police benefits with the PNP member’s basic monthly salary, excluding longevity pay, as basis for its computation. Before the previous year ended, the Commission had paid out said amount to 2,084 disabled police pensioners and PNP beneficiaries.

       The payment of death and disability benefits to PNP members and their beneficiaries is mandated under Section 41 of Presidential Decree No. 1184 (Integrated National Police Personnel Professionalization Law of 1977) and under Section 35 of Republic Act No. 8551 (PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1988). Under these laws, police benefits were computed on the basis of the salary attached to the rank of the PNP member concerned.

       The NaPolCom has already submitted to the DBM its justification for the continued inclusion of longevity pay in the computation of police benefits for social and humanitarian considerations.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) recently issued Resolution No. 2007-077 approving military trainings equivalent to the training requirement for police officers applying for promotion to the rank of Senior Police Officer II (SPO2).

       According to NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno, under the said resolution, the Police Intelligence Course (PIC) and its precursor, the Constabulary/Integrated Basic Intelligence Course (CIBIC) has been included in the list of trainings equivalent to the Public Safety Junior Leadership Course (PSJLC).

       “The NAPOLCOM has been very judicious in deciding on this matter because we also had to consider the morale of our lower-ranking cops, especially, since police officers with the rank of SPO1 and who were absorbed from the defunct Philippine Constabulary-Integrated National Police (PC/INP) and other branches of service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in 1991 were either disqualified from promotion or were promoted in temporary status due to their lack of appropriate training.” Puno said.

       Puno explained that the resolution was issued in view of the assertion of the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM) that both training courses were inadvertently left out when the Commission previously issued NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2002-034 which provides that the mandatory training for appointment/promotion to SPO2 is the PSJLC, among others.

       “The Commission sought for the grant of equivalence with the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC), and after reviewing the Programs of Instruction of the three courses and the competencies acquired from the completion of the trainings, the PPSC found the PIC and CIBIC identical with the PSJLC per Academic Board Resolution No. 06-003.” Puno said.

       The National Police Commission (NaPolCom) today released the revised test coverage of the Philippine National Police (PNP) promotional examinations to be conducted nationwide on April 29, 2007.

      NaPolCom Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno said that the release of the specific test areas was made following the request of the NaPolCom Test Development Committee (NTDC) for the publication of the revised coverage of the police exams for police promotees.

       Puno said that the NaPolCom sees the need for the examinees to be informed of the test coverage to determine whether the applicants possess the competencies needed for the position considering that one who passes the police examination is granted a NaPolCom eligibility which is a basic requirement in the regular promotion of police officers.

       “The NaPolCom made a revision on the examination coverage to make it more relevant to the needs of the police service. We are releasing it in detail in the hope that this will help prepare and equipt the examinees and increase their chances of passing the exams,” Puno said.

       NaPolCom Officer-In-Charge Linda L. Malenab-Hornilla said that the test areas for the promotional examinations, namely, police officer, senior police officer, police inspector and police superintendent include questions on general information, PNP administration, supervising bodies, PNP operations and values and ethical standards.

       The test areas covered under the general information category include current events (national and international events and developments), Philippine Constitution (Art. II-VII, XI, XVI), pertinent COMELEC Resolutions, Philippine Criminal Justice System, Special Laws (RA 9165, 9208, 7877, 9262, etc) and social awareness (environmental and ecological laws – Clean Air Act and Ecological Waste Management Act and issues).

       Under the PNP administration category are questions on PNP organizational structure, PNP management concepts, PNP personnel policies (recruitment, promotion, placement, PER, retirement, etc.), PNP disciplinary policies (disciplinary bodies, appellate bodies, appeals, offenses, etc.), PNP complaints and grievances (rules and procedures – PAGBABAGO II/LOI PATNUBAY), morale and welfare (awards, leaves, pay, allowances and benefits, etc), and data analysis (addition, multiplication and percentages on personnel strength and crime statistics).

       For the supervising bodies category, the test areas include powers of LGE over the police, powers and control of NaPolCom over the PNP, applicable CSC rules and regulations (recruitment, appointment, promotion, placement, retirement, etc).

       The coverage for the PNP operations category include traffic rules and procedures, patrol rules, procedures and principles, criminal investigation, Intelligence, Special operations (CDM, checkpoint, SOCO, etc), police operational procedures (POP), PNP master plans (Sandigan, Sangyaman, etc), and ISO (OPLAN MAAGAP)

       Test items on values and ethical standards involve questions on the PNP Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards and PNP customs and traditions.

       Hornilla said that examinees can also access the PNP test coverage on the NaPolCom website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

        A plaque of commendation will be given to P/Sr. Insp. Romy Muñoz Magtoto of San Fernando City Police Station, PRO 3 for his sound judgment and speedy response when the getaway vehicle of the robbery gang who held up the Union Bank in San Agustin, City of San Fernando, Pampanga on November 22, 2006 collided with their vehicle which resulted in the fatal shooting of the three (3) robbers and the wounding of three (3) others. With the arrest of the wounded robbers, the stolen money worth Php 270,000.00 was recovered and the notorious activities of said robbery gang which was responsible for the series of robbery within Metro Manila, Rizal and Laguna were crippled.

        SPO2 Timoteo O. Pomperada of Compostela Police Station, PRO 9 will also be given citation for his conspicuous courage when he and two (2) civilian volunteers engaged in an encounter with seven (7) SPARU members of the CPP/NPA who were about to sow terroristic activities at the public market of Poblacion Compostela, Comval Province on March 15, 2007. Although wounded, SPO2 Pomperada and CVO Hernandez Lagan gallantly fought and repulsed the NPA assassins which resulted in the death of two (2) NPA comrades and the recovery of firearms and hand grenades.

        PO2 Deogracias N. Basang of Regional Special Action Unit, NCRPO will also be recognized for risking his life when he singlehandedly resisted six (6) fully armed hoduppers who tried to rob a passenger jeepney along East Service Road, Taguig City on July 24, 2006. He was stabbed on his left arm but he still managed to engage the robbers in a shootout which resulted in the death of two (2) of the robbers.

        Police Regional Office 9, Zamboanga City will be commended for working closely with the NAPOLCOM Regional Office No. 9, the local government units and the community which resulted in the maintenance of peace and order and internal security in the region, the most significant of which is the rescue of Father Gian Carlo Bossi and their successful campaign against loose firearms, illegal drugs, kidnapping and terrorism.

        The Commission will also confer a Special Award of Recognition to the following individuals for their invaluable support to the NAPOLCOM’s commitment of ensuring the preservation of peace and order and coordinating a seamless Criminal Justice System: Ms. Carmen Flor and Mr. Elizier Bongabong, private sector members of the National Peace and Order Council; Atty. Macur Marohombsar, member of the National Crime Prevention Week-Interagency Technical Working Committee; Ms. Barbara Anonas, Sr. State Prosecutors Aileen Gutierrez and Rosalina Aquino, Atty. Renato Bocar, Atty. Maria Victoria Gleoresty Guerra and Mr. Rodolfo Diamante, members of the Technical Committee on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.

        Also to be awarded for their unselfish dedication to the Commission’s mission of professionalizing the police service are Dr. Adelaida Fronda, P/Sr. Supt. Cedrick Train and P/Supt. Amador Navarroza as members of the NAPOLCOM Test Development Committee.

        Mr. Victor Cuenca of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry will also be recognized for his active participation in promoting transparency in the NAPOLCOM’s Bids and Awards Committee.

       NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno said that the release of the specific test areas was made following the request of the NAPOLCOM Test Development Committee (NTDC) for the publication of the coverage of the two sets of police exams – one for police hopefuls and another for police promotees.

       Puno said that the NAPOLCOM sees the need for the examinees to be informed of the test coverage to determine whether they possess the competencies needed for the position considering that one who passes the police examination is granted a NAPOLCOM eligibility which is a basic requirement in the selection of police recruits and in the regular promotion of police officers.

        “The NAPOLCOM is releasing the PNP test coverage in detail to help prepare and equip the examinees to increase their chances of passing the exams,” Puno said.

        NAPOLCOM Commissioner Celia V. Sanidad-Leones said that the coverage for the PNP entrance examination consists of general information (Philippine Constitution, Philippine Government, PNP Law, Five (5) Pillars of the Criminal Justice System, and current events); verbal reasoning (vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar); quantitative reasoning (basic concepts and problem solving skills); and, logical reasoning (induction, deduction and synthesis).

        The test areas for the promotional examinations, namely, police officer, senior police officer, police inspector and police superintendent include questions on general information, police administration and operations, and values and ethical standards.

        The test areas covered under the general information category include systematic analysis and application of the criminal justice system, Philippine Constitution, Bill of Rights, issues and updates on the criminal justice system, social awareness (environment, eco waste management, socio-economic political issues), and laws and jurisprudence (RA 9208, Human Trafficking, RA 9165, Executive Order 292).

        Under the police administration category are questions on police disciplinary machinery, organizational structure, management concepts, role of the local chief executives and the NAPOLCOM vis-à-vis PNP, personnel policies and procedures, civil service rules and regulations, complaints and grievance procedures, and morale and welfare.

        For the police operations category, the test areas include line functions (traffic, patrol, investigation, intelligence, special operations, and police operational procedures), PNP Master Plans (Sandigan, Sandugo, Sangbanat, Sang-ingat, Saklolo, Sangyaman, Santinig, Sambayan), and Integrated Area/Public Safety Plan.

        Test items on values and ethical standards involve questions on the PNP Code of Ethical Standards/Protocols, Republic Act Nos. 6713 and 3019, community relations/conflict resolutions, and human rights/anti-hazing laws.

        Leones added that examinees can also access the PNP test coverage on the NAPOLCOM website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

        The National Police Commission (Napolcom) today announced the conferment of Police Examination Service Eligibility (PESE) to forty nine (49) police officials who successfully passed the administered police eligibility.

        According to NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno the Commission issued Resolution No. 2007-270 for the conferment of 49 successful examinees.

       Commission en banc Resolution No. 2006-224 declares the result of the first PESE written examination conducted on July 2, 2006 at the Assumption College, Makati City.

        The NAPOLCOM has promulgated Resolution No. 2006-082, prescribing the (PESE) in the ranks of Senior Superintendent and higher.

        NAPOLCOM Commissioner Celia Sanidad-Leones said that during the Panel Interview conducted on August 12-13, 2006 and August 26-27, 2006 there were 74 examinees who were not able to get the required passing rate and two (2) who passed the written examination but were absent during the interview.

       "While the NAPOLCOM remains committed to continuously cleanse and professionalize the PNP, the Commission take cognizance of the outstanding accomplishments of our police officers by promoting those who truly deserve career advancement in the police service, hence in an Executive Meeting held before the end of 2006, it was agreed the 76 police officers be given the chance for a re-interview,“ Leones added.

        The (NAPOLCOM) by virtue of its constitutional mandate to administer and control the Philippine National Police (PNP) confers the PESE on the following 49 successful examinees, to wit:

        PSSupt.Victor Gener Agarcio; P/Supt. Rogelio Artaso Aspe; P/SSupt. Constante Davis Azares, Jr.; P/Supt. Jerome Sale Baxinela; P/Supt. Vincent Sabbun Calanoga; P/Supt. Walter Escalante Castillejos; P/Supt. Rene Lopez Castro; P/Supt. Abner De Jesus Catalla; P/Supt.Leonardo Mangada Cesneros; P/Supt. Charlo Caluducan Collado; P/SSupt. Jesus Gordon Pineda Descanzo; P/Supt. Israel Ephraim Taverner Dickson’ P/Supt. Jolly Basilio Dizon; P/Supt, Romulo Alimbaba Esteban;

       P/SSupt. Apolinar Fortuno Felipe;P/Supt. Ismael Casis Fernandez; P/SSupt. Joel Crisostomo De Leon Garcia; P/SSupt. Allan Cayao Guisihan; P/Supt. Raul Pardo Hebrio; P/SSupt. Artemio Gonzales Hicban; P/Supt. Agripino Paragas Lopez, Jr.; P/SSupt. Mansue Nery Lukban; P/Supt. Herman Valerio Lungayan, Jr.; P/Supt. Daniel Galliguez Macatlang, Jr.; P/Supt. Eugenio Berano Malic; P/SSupt. Alfredo Lumbres Marudo; P/Supt. Rey Lirazan Merecido; P/SSupt. Aleto Jerremy Esteves Mirasol; P/SSupt. Benhur Salazar Mongao; P/Supt. Peter Ngipol Naboye; P/Supt. David Kang-Owan Peredo, Jr.; P/Supt. Efren Malabanan Perez; P/Supt. Celso Idago Pestano; P/Supt. Raul Delfin Petrasanta; P/Supt. Daniel Saniog Peusca; P/Supt. Jaime Buergo Piloneo; P/SSupt. Manuel Peralta Pinera; P/Supt. Abraham Celajes Rojas; P/Supt. Jose Abo Roncesvalles;P/Supt. Rogelio Torrelino Rosales, Jr.; P/Supt. Eugenio Diaz Sapasap; P/Supt. William Mongas Segun;P/Supt. Reynaldo Andres Sinaon;P/Supt. Jacinto Culver Nasopsison; P/Supt. Christopher Escano Tambungan; P/SSupt. Rolando Babaan Velicaria; P/Supt. Romeo Cachola Ver; P/Supt. Patrick Toledo Villacorte; P/Supt. Fernando Sumaonag Villanueva.

        This was announced by DILG Secretary and NAPOLCOM Chairman Ronaldo V. Puno after he signed the resolution banning Ansari M. Laguindab, Faisal Joharri L. Haron, Magungun M. Naga, Khalil M. Dimael, Sahid U. Sansaluna, Shalal D. Amairomag and Johary M. Diamael from taking any future NAPOLCOM examinations after being caught cheating during the police exams, and proctors Mr. Musa G. Compania and Ms. Asnawi Kali for tolerating the incidence of cheating in their examination room.

        A report made by the Examination Coordinator assigned in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), particularly in Notre Dame Village National High School as the examination center and site, revealed that Mr. Ansari M. Laguindab, a PNP Entrance examinee in Room No. 33, was caught cheating and holding a piece of paper with possible answers during the examination proper by Mr. Alex Santos, Building supervisor.

        The Examination Coordinator also reported that cheating was indeed observed in Room No. 43, where twenty-nine (29) examinees took the PNP Entrance examination.

        The NAPOLCOM Test Development Committee (NTDC), after careful analysis of the answer pattern of the examinees, found an exceptionally high percentage of identical answers among Faisal Joharri L. Haron, Magungun M. Naga, Khalil M. Dimael, Sahid U. Sansaluna, Shalal D. Amairomag and Johary M. Diamael.

        According to Puno, the examination team for ARMM also discovered that Mr. Musa G. Compania, an examination proctor assigned to Room 43, is a police officer, the designation of which contravenes the Commission’s existing directive to all Regional Directors that the selection of proctors must be limited to NAPOLCOM Regional Office Personnel, public and private school teachers and employees from other government agencies, excluding the PNP.

        Chairman Puno also said that the exceptionally high percentage of identical correct and wrong answers of the examinees in the aforesaid room proves that there was cheating and the commission of which could not have been perpetuated without the knowledge and consent of Mr. Musa G. Compania, the room’s Head proctor and Ms. Asnawi Kali, Assistant Proctor.

        After a judicious evaluation of the report, the NAPOLCOM en banc concurred with the findings of the NTDC and approved the invalidation of the November 26, 2006 test results of the seven (7) examinees and their perpetual disqualification to take any NAPOLCOM examination, and banning Ms. Asnawi Kali from taking part in future police exams. An investigation was also conducted as to the reason why Mr. Musa G. Compania, a PNP member, was allowed to act as Proctor.

       The Memorandum Circular No. 2007-005 disclosed that Indigenous Peoples’ (IP) member who failed in the PNP Entrance and Promotional Examinations conducted by the Commission on April 29, 2007 will be the last examinees allowed to avail of the ICCP five (5) points grant.

       The Commission En Banc emphasized that the results of the comprehensive review on the Commission’s existing laws, rules and regulation show that the practice of giving additional five (5) points to examinees who are members of indigenous groups is no longer in consonance with the mandate under Republic Act No. 8551 which is upgrading the standards for appointment in the police service.

       The grant of cultural minority preference with five (5) bonus points was issued based on the policy of the government to facilitate the integration of the members of the cultural communities and accelerate the development of areas occupied by them.

       The Commission stated that the grant of ICCP is limited to those already in the police service per Guidelines issued by then Acting NAPOLCOM Chairman dated November 15, 1974.

       Presidential Decree 807 and Executive Order No. 292 series of 1987 merely authorize the giving of special civil service examinations to members of cultural minorities.

       The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) recently approved Resolution No. 2007-153 setting the new standard specifications for the new G-MAPS Global Positioning System (GPS) for the use of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in fighting terrorism and criminality.

       According to Atty. Linda L. Malenab-Hornilla, NAPOLCOM Commissioner and Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer, the new system includes downloadable maps of Metro Manila; map scale ranges with screen-width scale of 500 feet to 3000 miles; and a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) which enables 12 parallel channel GPS receiver that continuously tracks and uses 12 satellites to compute and update user’s position. The case is a water proof high impact plastic and has a temperature range of 5ºF to 158ºF (15ºC to 70º C).

       “G-MAPS is a highly advanced navigational tracking system, a technology prescribed by the Commission for use in the fight against terrorism and criminality by the PNP,” Hornilla added.
The Commission has determined that the PNP proposed standard specification for the G-MAP GPS conforms to the international product standards and is not designed to favor any particular brand in the market.

       Comr. Hornilla said that Republic Act No. 8551 empowers the Commission to “approve or modify plans and programs on education and training, logistical requirements, communications, records, information system, crime laboratory, crime prevention and crime reporting as well as prescribe minimum standards for arms, equipment and uniforms and, after consultation with the Philippine Heraldry Commission, for insignia of ranks, awards and medal of honor.”