MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police welcomed on Wednesday the signing into law of an act that, among other things, extends the regulation period granted to policemen in complying with the minimum educational requirements to become a member of the police force.
The law, signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, extended to five years the regulation period for complying with the minimum educational qualification for appointment to the PNP and adjusted the promotion system of the national police.
The law, signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, extended to five years the regulation period for complying with the minimum educational qualification for appointment to the PNP and adjusted the promotion system of the national police.
Director General Jesus Verzosa said the new law is set to benefit some 8,400 uniformed personnel, particularly former members of the now-defunct Philippine Constabulary and Integrated National Police (PC/INP) who were absorbed into the PNP but have yet to complete the required college degree as minimum educational qualification for appointment in the PNP.
The new law will also allow PNP personnel to avail of career advancement opportunities in the service despite harassment cases filed against them particularly before the Office of the Ombudsman and other fora.
Particularly, Section 2 of the new law provides that a police officer facing investigation shall be considered for promotion if the case remains unresolved after two years.
“It is a fact that some of our police officers are themselves victims of harassment often by arrested persons who want to get back at their arresting officers,” Verzosa said.
“The PNP is very grateful to President Arroyo, the Senate, and House of Representatives for passing and enacting this law,” he added. Read the original article here by clicking this link
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