Law Enforcement Administration Overview
Law Enforcement Administration Overview
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ü Section – functional unit within a particular o the officer who has the more senior
division that is necessary for specialization. rank/higher rank in a team or group.
ü Units – functional group within a section where • Absence without official leave (AWOL) - "Any
further specialization is needed. member or officer of the PNP who shall go on
absence without official leave (AWOL) for a
THE PRINCIPLES OF POLICE ORGANIZATION continuous period of thirty (30) days or more shall
Principle of Unity of Objectives – an organization be dismissed immediately from the service.
is effective if it enables the individuals to contribute • On Duty – the period when an officer is actively
to the organization’s objectives. engaged in the performance of his duty
• Length of Service – the period of time has elapsed
Principle of Organizational Efficiency – since the oath of office was administered
organization structure is effective if it is structured
in such a way to aid the accomplishment of the FUNDAMENTAL THEORIES OF POLICE SERVICE
organization’s objectives with a minimum cost. HOME RULE THEORY
Principle of Balance – states that the application of - Police are regarded as servants of the community
principles must be balanced to ensure the who rely for the efficiency of functions upon the
effectiveness of the structure in meeting express needs of the people.
organization’s objectives.
NOTE:
Principle of Parity and Responsibility – explains § Under HOME RULE THEORY Police are civil
that responsibility for action cannot be greater than servants whose key duty is the preservation of
that implied by the authority delegated nor should it public peace and security
be less. § Existing in US, England and PHILIPPINES.
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• from among the three regular commissioners from • Local police officers are operationally controlled
the civilian sector, the Vice Chairperson shall be by city/municipal mayors.
chosen. • (Art. 16, Sec. 6, 1987 Philippine Constitution)
• it is an organization that is national in
NOTE: scope and civilian in character
• In case of absence due to the temporary incapacity
of the chairperson, the Vice chair shall serve as NOTE:
Chairperson until the Chairperson is present or (RA 8551) Section 2. Declaration of Policy and Principles
regains capacity to serve. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to
• In case of death or permanent incapacity or establish a highly efficient and competent police
disqualification of the chairperson, the acting force which is national in scope and civilian in
chairperson shall also act as such until a new character administered and controlled by a national
chairperson shall have been appointed by the police commission.
President and qualified." • PNP shall be headed by a Chief who shall be assisted
by two (2) deputy chief, one (1) for operations and one
Qualification of a Regular Commissioner of (1) for administration
NAPOLCOM • March 31, 1991 – Gen. Cesar P. Nazareno appointed
• Citizens of the Philippines as the first Chief of the PNP
• Lawyers with at least 5 years’ experience in
handling human rights cases NOTE:
• Holder of Master’s Degree in Public In no case shall any officer who has retired or is retirable
Administration, Sociology, Criminology, Criminal within six (6) months from his compulsory retirement age be
Justice, Law Enforcement and other related appointed as Chief of the PNP
disciplines
CHIEF OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
NOTE: • Police General, a four star general police officer.
• The regular member coming from the law • The term of office of PNP Chief cannot exceed four (4)
enforcement sector should have practical years.
experience in law enforcement work for at least five - An exception can be made by the President to extend the PNP
(5) years chief's term "in times of war or other national emergency
• while the three (3) other regular commissioners declared by Congress". (Sec. 26, RA 6975)
must have done extensive research work or projects
on law enforcement, criminology or criminal justice
or members of a duly registered non-government
organization involved in the promotion of peace and
order."
Time-in-Grade (TIG)
- refers to the minimum period required before a third
level PCO becomes eligible to be promoted to the
next higher rank
Creation of Women’s Desk in all Police Stations and the Philippine Public Safety Academy
Formulation of a Gender Sensitivity Based Program • created by signing Department Circular No. 2022-
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cases involving against • PPSA, is a public safety school whose graduates
chastity, sexual are assigned as officers of the Bureau of Jail
harassment, abuses Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Bureau
committed against of Fire Protection (BFP).
women and children
and other similar offenses ADMINISTRATIVE DISCIPLINARY MACHINERY
(RA 8551)
Prioritization of Women for Recruitment Citizen's Complaints. – Any complaint by a
- The PNP shall reserve ten percent (10%) of its annual natural or juridical person against any member of
recruitment, training, and education quota for women the PNP shall be brought before the following:
§ Chiefs of Police - not exceeding fifteen (15) days
Gender Sensitivity Program § Mayor - (16) days but not exceeding thirty (30)
- the establishment of equal opportunities for women in the days
PNP § People's Law Enforcement Board - exceeding
thirty (30) days; or by dismissal.
Administrative Liability
- suspended without pay for not less than thirty (30) days and BREACH OF INTERNAL DISCIPLINE
shall undergo gender sensitivity seminar or training • Chiefs of police - not exceed fifteen (15) days
• Provincial directors - not exceed thirty (30) days
• Regional directors - not exceed sixty (60) days
• Chief of the PNP - not exceeding one hundred
eighty (180) days
EMPLOYMENT
Refers to utilization of units or elements of the PNP for
purposes of protection of lives and properties, enforcement
of laws, maintenance of peace and order, prevention of
crimes.
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• The DI was the brainchild of Commonwealth • Killings of justices and judges;
President Manuel L. Quezon and the then– • Violation of Republic Act No. 10175, otherwise
• Secretary of Justice José Yulo. known as the "Cybercrime Prevention Act”.
• A veteran American police officer, Capt. Thomas • Identification of the dead/victims in case of mass
Dugan of the New York Police Department fatality incidents caused by natural disasters.
(NYPD), and the
• only Filipino member of the United States Federal Provided, however
Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Flaviano Guerrero, • That the President or the Secretary of Justice may
were hired by the Philippine government to direct the NBI to undertake the investigation of any
organize the Division of Investigation of the crime when public interest so requires.
Department of Justice
NBI Academy
NOTE: • Establish an NBI Academy which shall be
• The main objective of the NBI is the establishment responsible for the recruitment, training, and
and maintenance of a modern, effective and development of all NBI agents and personnel,
efficient investigative service and research agency among others;
for the purpose of implementing fully principal
functions as provided by RA 157 NOTE:
The NBI is widely regarded as the most credible and
NBI Principal Functions effective investigative agency in the Philippines.
• To undertake investigations of crimes and other
offenses against the laws of the Philippines, upon its • Filipino Citizen
own initiative and as public interest may require; • Of good moral character
• To render assistance, whenever properly requested • Member of Philippine Bar or holder of
in the investigation or detection of crimes and other Baccalaureate degree who passed the government
offenses; licensure examination
• To act a national clearing house of criminal and • Between 25-35 y/o; 5’5” in male, 5’3” in female
other informations for the benefit and use of all • GWA of 85% in transcript of record
prosecuting and law-enforcement entities of the NBI AGENT QUALIFICATIONS
Philippines, • Filipino Citizen
o identification records of all persons • Of good moral character
without criminal convictions, records of • Member of Philippine Bar or holder of
identifying marks, characteristics, and Baccalaureate degree who passed the government
ownership or possession of all firearms as licensure examination
well as of test bullets fired therefrom; • Between 25-35 y/o; 5’5” in male, 5’3” in female
• To give technical aid to all prosecuting and law- • GWA of 85% in transcript of record
enforcement officers and entities of the Government Dangerous Drug Board
as well as the courts that may request its services; • The DDB is the policy-making body and strategy-
• To extend its services, whenever properly requested making body in the planning and formulation of
in the investigation of cases of administrative or policies and programs on drug prevention and
civil nature in which the Government is interested; control. (under the Office of the President) (sec. 77,
• To undertake the instruction and training of a Art IX)
representative number of city and municipal peace Composition:
officers at the request of their respective superiors • 17 members (3 as permanent, 12 as ex-officio, 2
along effective methods of crime investigation and regular members) (sec. 78, Art IX)
detection in order to insure greater efficiency in the • 3 permanent members: to be appointed by the
discharge of their duties; President, one to be the Chairman.
• To establish and maintain an up-to-date scientific • 12 ex officio members:
crime laboratory and to conduct researches in • Secretary of DOJ, DOH, DND, DOF, DOLE, DILG,
furtherance of scientific knowledge in criminal DSWD, DFA, and DepEd, Chairman of CHED,
investigation; NYC, and the [Link] of PDEA.
• To perform such other related functions as the • 2 regular members: President of the IBP, and the
Secretary of Justice may assign from time to time. Pres/Chaiman of an NGO involved in a dangerous
drug campaign to be appointed by the President.
RA. 10867
"Reorganizing and Modernizing the National NOTE: (3) permanent members)
Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 2016” • President shall designate a
• Human Trafficking cases in all airports in the – Chairman, rank of a secretary – serve for
Philippines six (6) years
• Extrajudicial/Extra-legal killings committed by the – Of the two (2) other members,
state's security forces against media practitioners
and activists;
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– rank of undersecretary, one (1) shall serve packages, parcels and mails in the central post
for four (4) years and the other for two (2) office, which appear from the package and address
years itself to be a possible importation of dangerous
• Thereafter, the persons appointed to succeed such drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential
members shall hold office for a term of six (6) years chemicals, through on-line or cyber shops via the
and until their successors shall have been duly internet or cyberspace;
appointed and qualified. (sec. 78 RA 9165) • Establish and maintain a national drug intelligence
system in cooperation with law enforcement
NOTE: agencies, other government agencies/offices and
• The Director of the NBI and the Chief of the PNP local government units that will assist in its
shall be the permanent consultants of the Board, and apprehension of big-time drug lords;
shall attend all the meetings of the Board.
PDEA Academy
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency - temporarily located at Camp General Mariano N. Castañeda
in Silang, Cavite.
The PDEA shall be headed The PDEA Academy shall be responsible in the recruitment
by a Director General with and training of all PDEA agents and personnel.
the rank of Undersecretary, NOTE:
who shall be responsible for • The Academy shall be headed by a Superintendent,
the general administration with the rank of Director.
and management of the • He/she shall be appointed by the PDEA Director
Agency. General.
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
• As the lead Agency in the enforcement of anti- Philippine Coast Guard
drug law, the PDEA’s mission are: • RA 9993 (PCG Law of 2009)
– Suppresses the supply of dangerous drugs; • tasked primarily with enforcing laws within
– Implements Dangerous Drugs Board Philippine waters,
policies; – conducting maritime security
– Controls and regulates the legitimate use operations,
of dangerous drugs and controlled – safeguarding life and property at
precursors and essential chemicals; sea, and
– Supervises the anti-drug activities of other – protecting marine environment and
drug law enforcement agencies; resources.
– Coordinates the participation of all
stakeholders in the anti-drug campaign. NOTE:
PCG established as an armed and uniformed service attached
• It is the implementing arm of the DDB and to the Department of Transportation and Communications-
responsible for the efficient and effective law DOTC (Now Department of Transportation DOTr):
enforcement of all the provisions on any dangerous – Provided, that in times of war, as declared
drugs and/ or precursors and essential chemicals. by Congress, the PCG or parts thereof,
• Head: Director General appointed by the shall be attached to the Department of
President National Defense. (Sec.2 RA 9993)
Some of the Powers and Duties of the PDEA Philippine Coast Guard
• Arrest and apprehend as well as search all violators • PCG shall be headed by a Commandant who shall
and seize or confiscate, the effects or proceeds of carry the rank of Coast Guard Admiral,
the crimes as provided by law and take custody • Commander shall have a maximum term of three (3)
thereof, for this purpose the prosecutors and years.
enforcement agents are authorized to possess
firearms, in accordance with existing laws; NOTE:
• Take charge and have custody of all dangerous • PCG Commandant directly reports to the Secretary
drugs and/or controlled precursors and essential of Transportation in maritime law enforcement, and
chemicals seized, confiscated or surrendered to any also reports to the Secretary of National Defense in
national, provincial or local law enforcement wartime
agency, if no longer needed for purposes of
evidence in court;
• Conduct eradication programs to destroy wild or Some of the Powers and Duties of the PCG
illegal growth of plants from which dangerous • To inspections on all merchant ships and vessels,
drugs may be extracted; including but shall not be limited to inspections
• Monitor and if warranted by circumstances, in prior to departure, to ensure and enforce compliance
coordination with the Philippine Postal Office and with safety standards, rules and regulations.
the Bureau of Customs, inspect all air cargo
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• To detain, stop or prevent a ship or vessel which “By 2028, PCG is a world class guardian of the sea
does not comply with safety standards, rules and committed to save lives, ensure safe maritime transport,
regulations from sailing or leaving port; cleaner seas, and secure maritime jurisdiction.”
• To conduct emergency readiness evaluation on
merchant marine vessels; Mission
• To coordinate, develop, establish, maintain and “We are a uniformed armed service that implements and
operate aids to navigation, vessel traffic system, enforces all national and international maritime safety,
maritime communications and search and rescue security, search and rescue, and marine environmental
facilities within the maritime jurisdiction of the protection laws in support of the integrated Maritime
Philippines; Transportation Network objectives, national security and
• To remove, destroy or low to port, sunken or economic development of the Philippines.”
floating hazards to navigation, including illegal fish
and vessels, at or close to sea lanes which may cause Land Transportation Office
hazards to the marine environment;
• To render aid to persons and vessels in distress and • agency of the Philippine government under the
conduct search rescue in marine accidents within Department of Transportation
the maritime jurisdiction of the Philippines,
including the high seas, in accordance with Tasked to enforce traffic laws, rules and regulation
applicable international conventions. In the Registration of motor vehicles
performance of this function, the PCG may enlist Operation of motor vehicle and traffic rules
the services of other government agencies and the Regulation as provided by RA 4136
merchant marine fleet;
• To assist in the enforcement of laws on fisheries, Bureau of Fire Protection
immigration, tariff and customs, forestry, firearms - government body in the Philippines responsible for the
and explosives, human trafficking, dangerous drugs provision of fire services.
and controlled chemicals, transnational crimes and • It is under the jurisdiction of the Department of the
other applicable laws within the maritime Interior and Local Government.
jurisdiction of the Philippines
• To develop oil spill response, containment and Security and Protection Unit (SPU)
recovery capabilities against ship-based pollution; • Only 14 fire officers for every BFP regional office
and city fire station will be authorized to carry a
Coast Guard Special Operations Force firearm as members of the security and protection
- the special forces unit of the Philippine Coast unit
Guard. • composed of two team leaders with the rank of at
• The CGSOF performs underwater operations, least Fire Inspector and team members, who shall
domestic counter-terrorism and other law undergo a neuropsychological examination and
enforcement operations periodic training.
• The ideal firefighter to population ratio is 1:2,000
Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary • One fire truck needs 14 fire officers for its full
- civilian support group of the Philippine Coast Guard. operation at times to respond to emergencies and
- This endeavor includes search and rescue, environmental even Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear
protection, disaster relief, community service, and marine (CBRN) threats.
safety.
MANDATES AND FUNCTIONS OF BFP
BANTAY DAGAT • Be responsible for the prevention and suppression
To inspections on all merchant ships and vessels, including of all destructive fires on:
but shall not be limited to inspections prior to departure, to – Building, houses and other structures;
ensure and enforce compliance with safety standards, rules – Forest;
and regulations; – Land transportation vehicles and
equipment;
NOTE: – Ships and vessels docked at piers or
Bantay Dagat is under the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic wharves anchored in major sea ports;
Resources (BFAR) of the Philippine Department of – Petroleum industry installations;
Agriculture. – Plane crashes; and
– Other similar activities
Mandates
The Philippine Coast Guard is mandated and responsible to • Be responsible for the enforcement of the Fire Code
perform maritime search and rescue, maritime law of the Philippines (PD 1185) and other related laws;
enforcement, maritime safety, marine environmental • Shall have the power to investigate all causes of
protection and maritime security. fires and if necessary, file the proper complaint with
the city or provincial prosecutor who has
Vision jurisdiction over the case;
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• In the time of national emergency, all elements of • Extension of stay of temporary visitors and
the BFP shall upon direction of the President, assist implementation of changes of status as provided by
the AFP in meeting the national emergency; law;
• Administrative determination of citizenship and
related status;
NOTE: • Investigation, hearing, decision and execution of
• BFP shall establish at least one (1) fire station with orders pertaining to exclusion, deportation, and
adequate personnel, firefighting facilities and repatriation of foreign nationals;
equipment in every provincial capital, city and • Implementation of Hold Departure Orders,
municipality subject to standard rules and Blacklist, Watchlist, Immigration Lookout Bulletin
regulations as maybe promulgated by the Orders and Alert List Orders;
Department of the Interior and Local Government • Investigation, arrests and detention of foreigners in
(DILG) (Sec 56). violation of immigration regulation and other
Philippine laws;
FIRE CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES • Accreditation of schools and learning institutions
Republic Act 9514 that can officially accept and enroll foreign
• Approved on December 19, 2008 students; and
• Repealed PD 1185 • Accreditation of law firms, liaison officers, travel
• Known as the "Revised Fire Code of the Philippines agencies and other individuals and organizations
of 2008". transacting with the Bureau of Immigration
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• The PMA is located in the city of Baguio, and
serves as the primary training school for future
officers of the AFP.
FOUR CLASSES
• Fourth class Cadets are the first year students. In the
academy, they are called "plebes".
• Third class Cadets are the sophomores in civilian
universities, and are referred to as "yearlings".
• Second class Cadets are also called the "cows".
• First class Cadets, also known as "firsties".
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• Professional - where police officer have a
necessary passion and perspective to valuable
police officers.
• Enforcers – police officer have passion in
responding to human problems but do not
recognize limits on their power to resolve them.
• Reciprocators – where police officers often are to
objective in that they have perspective but virtually
no passion.
• Avoiders – police officers have neither passion nor
perspective.
AMERICANIZATION Terrorism
- the dominance of western forms of political, It is a threat or actual use of force or violence for
economic and cultural life. political or other purpose, to foster fear, insecurity, distrust
and unrest among the people.
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION
Brain Drain DRUG TRAFFICKING - REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9165
- richer countries drives talent away from poorer "Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002"
countries.
Sweatshops
- country take advantage of the lower wage rates.
Disease
Globalization has also helped to spread some of the
deadliest infectious diseases known to humans.
Security Council
Five permanent members:
China, France, Russia, the
United Kingdom, and the
United States UN Special Action Team (UNSAT)
§ Ten non-permanent (PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2009-006)
members elected for q AGE REQUIREMENT
two-year terms
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Must not be less than 25 years old or more
o INTERPOL FOUR CORE FUNCTION
than 53 years old upon actual deployment. q Secure global police communication services
q RANK REQUIREMENT I-24/7, enables police in all member countries to
o For Police Commissioned Officers request, submit and access vital data instantly in a secure
§ PSINSP environment.
o For Police Non-commissioned Officers
§ PO3 q Operational data services and databases for
q SERVICE REQUIREMENT police
o Minimum of 5 years of active police A broad range of global databases, incorporating
service key information such as
• names of criminals and suspected
COVERAGE of the UNSAT Pre-Qualifying Exam individuals,
(conducted by the PNP Directorate for Plans) • fingerprints, photographs
1st Stage - Written Examination which covers Reading
Comprehension, Listening Comprehension, Report Writing q Operational police support services
2nd Stage - Driving Proficiency Test - making available INTERPOL’s know-how,
3rd Stage - Firing Proficiency Test expertise and best practices to all authorities,
services and organizations world-wide.
NOTE:
The term of deployment All PNP personnel who q Police training and development
are deployed as part of the UN Peacekeeping Mission shall - aim of enhancing the capacity of member
have one (1) year tenure, extendable to 6 months. countries to effectively combat transnational
crime and terrorism.
INTERPOL
(International Criminal Police
Organization)
- World’s largest international
police organization, with 196
member countries. It facilitates
cross-border police co-operation
to prevent or combat international
crime.
Motto: CONNECTING POLICE FOR A SAFER National Central Bureaus (NCB)
WORLD The NCB is the designated contact point for the General
Secretariat.
ORGANIZATION’S FOUR OFFICIAL LANGUAGES:
ü Spanish To seek the arrest or
ü Arabic Red provisional arrest of
ü French Notice wanted persons with a
ü English view to extradition.
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To provide warnings INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF
and criminal POLICE (IACP)
Green intelligence about -The world's oldest and largest nonprofit membership
Notice persons who have organization of police executives.
committed criminal • H.Q. in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
offenses and are likely to • 165 countries
repeat these crimes in
other countries PHILIPPINE CENTER ON TRANSNATIONAL
To warn police, public CRIME (PCTC)
entities and other
Orange international
Notice organizations about
potential threats from
disguised weapons,
parcel bombs and other
dangerous materials.
To provide information
Purple on modus operandi,
Notice procedures, objects,
PHILIPPINE CENTER ON TRANSNATIONAL
devices and
CRIME (PCTC)
concealment methods
(E.O. 62)
used by criminals.
- Its mission was to formulate and implement a
Silver Notice Identification and
concerted program of action of all law enforcement and
(Pilot Phase) tracing of criminals
government agencies for the prevention and control of
assets
transnational crimes.
INTERPOL- Issued for groups and EUROPOL (EUROPEAN POLICE)
United individuals who are the
Nations targets of UN sanctions
Special against Al Qaeda and the
Notice Taliban.
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SCENE OF THE CRIME OPERATION (SOCO)
- includes the processing of crime scene, technical
and forensic examination of evidences and similar
scientific investigative assistance.
POLICE PATROL OPERATIONS
§ Patrol as the Backbone of Police Organization
- they see and experience first-hand information of
what the community is dealing with
LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS and - It is the only division that cannot be eliminated.
PLANNING with CRIME MAPPING - Single largest element in the police organization.
q HORSE PATROL
o Next to walking patrol,
o The horse patrol is one of the oldest types
of patrol.
q AUTOMOBILE PATROL
o Is the most economical type of patrol
o the most extensively used and most POLICE VISIBILITY
- it is not just the actual presence of the policeman on
effective means of transportation for
police patrol beat, it involves the following:
ü Physical Presence
.
ü Patrolling Scheme
q MOTORCYCLE PATROL
o Ease and speed of moving around. ü Response Time
o High mobility particular in congested CRITICAL TIME RESPONSE TIME
traffic. Time between the call of Running time of the
concerned individual to the dispatched patrol car from
q DOG PATROL / CANINE (K-9) PATROL police regarding crime his position where the
o A most recent use of police dogs is in the incident and the arrival at assignment was received
search and detection of drugs in packages the scene of patrol officer. and the arrival at the scene.
or on suspects.
PATROL TACTICS AND STRATEGIES
BREED OF DOG BEST SUITED FOR POLICE WORK High Visibility
German Shepherd o objective of increasing the “aura of police
Ø High scoring dog, most frequently used for omnipresence.”
police work. Low Visibility
o purpose of increasing the apprehension of
q AIR PATROL / AIRCRAFT PATROL criminal
o Only very large cities or states agencies Proactive Patrol
could afford this type of patrol. o addresses crime at its very root before it
o Actually, be as economical as the can be developed into felonious act
automobile. Reactive Patrol
o waiting for something to happen and to
q WATER PATROL (Marine/Bay/River Patrol) react
o great use in areas with extensive coasts or a Target Oriented Patrol
great deal of lake or river traffic.
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o directed towards specific persons or Section/Division of the concerned
places. operating police units for record purposes.
Interactive Patrol Strategy
o police-citizen interaction Coordination by Filing Coordination Form
Aggressive Patrol Strategy • Prior to the launching of the operation except in
o positive, target oriented activities which cases where the formal (in writing)
includes physical security inspection - inter-unit coordination cannot be made due to the
Directed Deterrent Patrol nature and/or urgency of the situation such as, but
o perform specific predetermined preventive not limited to, cross-jurisdiction pursuit operations,
functions coordination should be made formally using the
Split Force Patrol prescribed Coordination Form
o assigning one part for patrol and another
responding to calls responding to calls for REQUIREMENTS OF POLICE OPERATIONS
service a. With marked police vehicle;
b. Led by a Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) or the most
UNDERCOVER / DECOY PATROL senior Police Non-Commissioned Officer (PNCO) in the
Ø It is quite different from traditional patrol absence or unavailability of a PCO; and
methods in that the strategy is to rely heavily c. With personnel in prescribed police uniform except for
on disguise, deception, and lying. covert operatives when serving warrant of arrest provided
personnel in uniform shall be present during the arrest
PNP INTEGRATED PATROL SYSTEM (PIPS) d. With the use of Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) and/or
• The Integrated Patrol System (IPS) of the Philippine Alternative Recording Devices (ARDs) during the conduct
National Police is a concerted effort of the whole of searches and arrests.
PNP organization with other government agencies.
COMPONENTS:
Fixed Components
- Include the different police station, Headquarters,
Police Visibility Post and Traffic Post.
Patrol Components
Includes air patrol, mobile patrol, and other forms of patrol
Auxiliary Components
Includes Security Guard, traffic enforcer, Barangay Tanod,
volunteers and NGO’s.
Hasty Checkpoint
Established when nearby checkpoints are ignored or during
hot pursuit operations.
Body Word Cameras (BWC)
Dragnet Operation - Is an electronic camera system for creating,
Is a police operation purposely to seal-off the probable generating, sending, receiving, storing, displaying,
exit points of fleeing suspects from the crime scene to prevent and processing audio visual recordings that may be
their escape. worn by the PNP personnel during law enforcement
activity.
PNP Operational Guidelines NOTE:
• Regardless the type of function to performed and/or The BWC shall be appropriately and firmly attached to either
police operation to be conducted, all PNP personnel the epaulet, collar, hat, and shoulder board.
must know by heart and shall comply with and
apply the following principles and procedure; NOTE:
• To serve and protect; and • When issued, the personnel concerned shall start the
• To respect human rights and dignity of person recording, make a verbal announcement to the Desk
(POP Manual, 2021) Officer or Ground Commander that the recording
has been activated.
Pre-Operational Clearance • The personnel should also state his name, rank,
• In all planned police operations, the team leader of location, date, time, and nature of the incident to
the operating team/s shall secure a Pre-Operation include weather condition.
Clearance prior to the conduct of operation.
• This clearance must be approved by their The BWC shall be used in all planned police operations and
Chief/Commander/Head of Office/Unit during the following instances, whenever possible and
and must be submitted at the Operations applicable:
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• Checkpoints/chokepoints, traffic stop, vehicle supported by a written report, an Affidavit of
searches and awful searches incidental to lawful Authentication shall be issued by the concerned
arrest; officer.
• Hot pursuits- vehicle or foot;
• Use of force situations, physical arrests, Application of Necessary and Reasonable Force.
hostile/physical confrontational citizen contacts; (PNPM-DO-D-0-2-13-21)
• Suspicious vehicle stops/person stops; • In the lawful performance of duty,
• Responding for police assistance; • a police officer shall use necessary and reasonable
• Work-related transport of evidences, detainees, force
victims, suspects, and injured officer; • to accomplish his/her mandated task of enforcing
• Crimes in progress; the law and maintaining peace and order.
• Reading of Miranda rights of the arrested persons;
• Alarm responses on banks, financial NOTE: (PNPM-DO-D-0-2-13-21)
establishments, government offices, and other A police officer, however, is not required to afford the
buildings/installations that require building checks offender/s attacking him/her the opportunity for a fair or
and investigation; equal struggle.
The necessity and reasonableness of the force employed
The BWC/ARD shall not be used/activated in the following will depend upon the
circumstances: – number of aggressors,
1) In police facilities unless in an official capacity, or as part – nature and characteristic of the weapon
of an investigation procedure; used,
2) Conduct of any personal activity (in any location where – physical condition,
individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as – size and other circumstances
restrooms,
3) Conduct of any personal activity in locations where FORCE CONTINUUM
individuals have reasonable expectation of privacy such as in It is a linear-progressive decision-making process
residences, unless the recording is being made pursuant to a which displays the array of police reasonable responses
valid arrest or search warrant commensurate to the level of suspect/law offender’s
4) During strip or body cavity searches when such is resistance to effect compliance, arrest and other law
necessary as provided in the warrant; enforcement actions.
5) Conduct of tactical planning before the planned operation;
6) Intentionally activated to record THREE APPROACHES ON THE USE OF FORCE
conversations/communications between PNP personnel CONTINUUM
without their knowledge during routine, and other non-law 1. Non-Lethal Approach. This involves the police
enforcement related activities; presence in crime-prone areas and the employment
7) Between confidential informants or undercover officers; of activities or actions to persuade and/or request
8) Privileged communications between the subject of cooperation of people particularly suspects and law
recordings and other individuals, such as attorneys, members offenders to police instructions and other control
of the clergy, peer support councilors and medical efforts.
professionals; 2. Less Lethal Approach. Employment of less lethal
9) While on the grounds of any public, private or parochial equipment that do not cause serious injury and/or
elementary or secondary school, hospitals, churches and death and that less physical measures have been
other places of worship except when responding to an tried and deemed inappropriate purposely to ensure
imminent threat to life or health; and cooperation, compliance or surrender. (Batons,
10) Other circumstances as may be provided by the trial court Truncheons and/or Night Stick
issuing the warrant which is part of constitutional privilege 3. Lethal Approach. This involves the employment
and where the dignity of an individual may outweigh the of lethal equipment usually as last resort. Lethal
public necessity for recording. force will only be employed when all other
approaches have been exhausted and found to be
NOTE: insufficient to thwart the life-threatening actions or
All PNP personnel using BWC shall not erase, alter, reuse, omissions posed by armed suspect or law offender.
modify, or tamper with original audio/video recordings.
When video is recorded during an incident requiring a report, Use of Firearm When Justified (PNPM-DO-D-0-2-13-21)
the video must be supported by a written report, an Affidavit The use of firearm is justified if the offender poses an
of Authentication shall be issued by the concerned officer. imminent danger of causing death or injury to the police
officer or other persons.
POLICE HAZARD
• All PNP personnel using BWC shall not erase, alter, NOTE: (PNPM-DO-D-0-2-13-21)
reuse, modify, or tamper with original audio/video The police shall not use warning shots during police
recordings. When video is recorded during an operation
incident requiring a report, the video must be
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Except when the police officer is outnumbered and c) The person is carrying something illegal or when his/her
overpowered clothing bulges in a manner that suggests he/she is carrying
a weapon; and
Police Checkpoint d) The person is seen at the time and place proximate to an
It is a location where the search, which is duly authorized by alleged crime incident and/or flees at the sight of a police
the PNP, is conducted to deter/prevent the commission of officer.
crimes, enforce the law, and for other legitimate purposes.
FRISKING
NOTE: (PNPM-DO-D-0-2-13-21) PAT-DOWN SEARCH
The PNP Checkpoint team shall be composed of a minimum Is a “frisk” or external feeling of the outer garments of
of (8) eight personnel with an individual for weapon only
• (1) One TL
• (2) Two verifiers, ARREST
• (1) One spotter, - taking of a person into custody in order that he may
• (2) Two forward security and be bound to answer for the commission of an
• (2) Two rear securities offense.
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photograph shall be conducted at the place where
Ernesto Arturo the search warrant is served;
Miranda • or at the nearest police station or at the nearest office
• failed to inform of the apprehending officer/team
Miranda of his
right to counsel Chain of Custody (Sec. 21 RA 9165)
and remain • 24 hours- upon confiscation or seizure, quantitative
silent, his or qualitative examination
conviction was • 24 hours- Certification of Examination results if the
overturned. volume can’t be completed within the time frame
extended for another 24 hours.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7438 • 72 hours- after filling of criminal case, court shall
Rights of the Person Arrested, Detained or under conduct ocular inspection.
Custodial Investigation: • 24 hours- order of destruction
1. Right to remain silent
2. The right to have a competent and independent Controlled Delivery
counsel The investigative technique of allowing an unlawful or
3. Shall be allowed visits by or conferences with any suspect consignment of any dangerous drug and/or
members of his immediate family. controlled precursor and essential chemical under the
supervision of an authorized officer
REPUBLIC ACT N0. 9745
“Anti-Torture Act of 2009" FIREFIGHTING OPERATION
Section 12. Right to' Physical, Medical and Psychological Bureau of Fire Protection:
Examination. The Fire Bureau shall be responsible for the prevention and
suppression of all destructive fires on all buildings, houses
Drug Enforcement Operation and other structures, forest, transportation vehicles and
Rules on Anti-Illegal Drugs Operations (Revised PNP equipment, etc...
Police Operational Procedure 2021) General Policy and
Guidelines: FIRE HAZARD
Any condition or act which increases or may cause an
NOTE: increase in the probability of the occurrence of fire
Only PNP Drug Enforcement Group Special Operation Units
(PDEG SOUs) and Drug Enforcement Units (DEUs) of FIRE ALARM
LPUs are authorized to conduct Anti-Illegal Drug Operations • Any visual or audible signal produced by a device
and to coordinate with PDEA. or system to warn the occupants of the building or
firefighting elements of the presence or danger of
The PNP is not prevented from conducting warrantless fire
arrests in relation to violations of RA 9165 as amended under
Section 5, Rule 113, and search incidental to a lawful arrest BFP
under Section 13, Rule 126 of the Revised Rules of Criminal Fire Alarm Levels
Procedure. First Alarm – 2-3 Houses – 4 Fire Trucks
Second Alarm – 4-5 Houses – 8 Fire Trucks
Coordination Requirements Third Alarm – 6-7 Houses or High Rise Building
Coordination shall be made personally with PDEA ROC to – 12 Fire Trucks
secure a Certificate of Coordination (COC); Fourth Alarm – 8-9 Houses or High Rise Building
– 16 Fire Trucks
NOTE: Fifth Alarm – 10-11 Houses or High Rise Building
When personal coordination cannot be made, an online – 20 Fire Trucks
submission of requirement for application for issuance of Task Force Alpha – 12 X 12 Houses – 24 Fire
COC is permitted. Trucks
Task Force Bravo – 15 X 15 Houses – 28 Fire
“One-Jurisdiction, One-Operation Rule” Trucks
There shall only be one COC for every anti-illegal drug Task Force Charlie – Affecting Significant Part
operation following the “One-Jurisdiction, One-Operation” of Area – 32 Fire Trucks
rule, wherein only one anti-illegal drug operation against a Task Force Delta – Affecting Significant Part of
particular suspect/s covering a specific area at a given time Area – 36 Fire Trucks
shall be conducted; General Alarm – Fire Affecting Major Part of
Area – 80 Fire Trucks
Chain of Custody: Inventory
• Under RA 10640 Amending Sec. 21 of RA GENERAL ALARM – A distress signal called because a
9165Provided, That the physical inventory and large fire requires calling additional firefighters and
equipment.
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• Under Control – Decreasing Fire Risk • The BFP Component of Unified Command declares
• Fire Out – Fire has been neutralized “fire out” after determination of total
extinguishment.
NOTE: • The BFP Component of Unified Command directs
The Fire Bureau shall have the power to investigate all causes the BFP investigator to conduct investigation in
of fires and, if necessary, file the proper complaint with the coordination with Camp/Facility Officials and in
city or provincial prosecutor who has jurisdiction over the case of private explosive storage for the joint
case. investigation with the PNP.
Pre-Operation
• All responding personnel wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).
• The Incident Commander (IC) coordinates with the
management of the building for initial gathering of
information and initiates transfer of command.
Actual Operation
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) • The IC conducts Damage Assessment and Need
Designed to protect personnel in hazardous, toxic, or oxygen Analysis (DANA) and reports the same to the next
deficient environments. higher office.
• The IC directs the conduct of fire operations in
accordance with the phases of firefighting,
whenever applicable.
Post Operation
• The IC declares “fire out” after determination of
total extinguishment.
• The IC directs the BFP investigators to continue the
conduct of Investigation.
Procedure in Armory Fire/Explosive Storage
• Armory – a place where weapons are made and TEAM POLICING
kept. o A grass root approach undertaken to bring the
community and the police closer together in a more
Pre-Operation cooperative condition.
• All responders wear appropriate Personal Protective o Aberdeen, Scotland
Equipment (PPE) before proceeding to the scene. o 5-10 men is assigned according to concentration of
• The Incident Commander (IC) establishes Incident crimes
Command Post (ICP), if not available upon arrival.
- But, if ICP is already established, the IC joins the COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING SYSTEM
existing ICP under Unified Command. (COPS)
• Community-Oriented policing
NOTE: - it is the deploying of policemen in police blocks to
ICP calls for the presence of Explosive Ordnance Disposal provide police public safety services.
(EOD) experts from the Philippine National Police (PNP) or
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Considered as the backbone of police tactics.?
POLICE COMMUNICATION
Actual Operation
• Responders perform rescue operation if there are COMMUNICATION
trapped victims, only upon advice by the EOD Generally speaking, communication refers to the
experts. transfer of thought or idea from one person to another.
Tec
hnically, it refers to the means or equipment used to exchange
• Responders fight fire at a distance to contain/ a thought or idea.
confine the fire.
SOME OF THE MOST COMMONLY USED TEN
Post Operation CODES IN PATROLLING
§ 10-4 – Ok
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§ 10-9 – Message repeat - addresses immediate needs
§ 10-10 – Negative - specific and how it can be accomplished on time
§ 10-12 – Standby with available resources.
§ 10-15 – En route to station with suspect
§ 10-50 – Accident OPLAN (Short range) - less than 1 year
§ 10-67 – Person calling for help
§ 10-78 – Need assistance TYPES OF PLANS in general
Proactive Plans
LAW ENFORCEMENT PLANNING o anticipation of problems, problems are
PLAN predictable.
- organize schedule or sequence by methodical Reactive Plans
activities o Developed as a result of crisis, without
- intended to attain a goal and objectives careful preparation.
Visionary Plans
PLANNING o identify the role of the police in the
- is a fundamental management function, which community state to which the department
involves deciding beforehand, can aspire.
Tactical Plans
STRATEGY o These are the procedures for coping with
- is a broad design, or methods of a plan to attain a specific situations at known locations.
stated goal or objectives. Operational Plan
o plans for the performance of the primary
TACTIC police functions like patrol, investigation,
- a specific design or course of action to attain traffic, vice and delinquency control
particular objectives in consonance with strategy. Extra Department Plan
o plans for emergencies, which require the
POLICE PLANNING involvement of the community to help the
- an attempt by police administrators in trying to police in achieving their objectives. It can
allocate anticipated resources to meet anticipated be disaster management, or solving great
service demands. in traffic and in organized crimes.
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The results of the plan shall be determined. • It can be used to help solve cases by identifying
where crimes are most likely to occur and which
This is necessary in order to know areas to target for police patrols.
– whether a correct alternative was chosen,
– whether the plan was correct, Crime Clock - signifies what time of crime is often or
– which phase was poorly implemented frequently committed.
Choropleth maps
- divided into polygons then shaded to show crime
trends
NOTE:
• Crime mapping is a process of using geographical
information to identify crime patterns and hot
spots.
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Computer Mapping • Point Features - is a discrete location that is
- Computer is used to place a point at a specific usually depicted by a symbol or label. A point
location just a person would put a pin on a wall feature in the geographic information system is
map. analogous to a pin placed on a paper wall map.
Geographic Features
- translates physical elements in the real world
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- can be set at small distances, such as 50 feet, or
larger distances, such as 500 miles
CHART MAPPING
- allows the crime analyst to display several values
within a particular variable at the same time
TYPES OF SECURITY
Physical Security
IMPORTANT FORMULAS IN CRIME MAPPING - The broadest type of security
- physical measures
- safeguard them against espionage, sabotage,
damage, loss and theft.
Personnel Security
- ensure that a firm hires those best suited to assist the
firm in achieving its goals and objectives.
Document and Information Security
- This involves the protection of documents and
classified papers.
Industrial Security
- security applied to business groups engaged in
industries like manufacturing
Hotel Security
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- a type of security applied to hotels where its § Animal Barrier – Animals are used in partially
properties are protected from pilferage providing a guarding system like dogs and geese.
Bank security ü DOGS
- this type of security is concern with bank ü GOOSE
operations. “Dog is capable of recognizing an odor up to 10 million times
Personal Security better than a human.”
- a type of security applied for the protection of
top-ranking officials of the government or GERMAN SHEPERDS
private entity. - most common breed of dogs used for security
Supermarket or Mall Security and law enforcement
- Security personnel are trained to detect
“shoplifter”. TYPES OF PERIMETER BARRIER
Solid Fence
CCTV - visual access through the fence is denied from
20th Century the intruders.
• The first closed circuit television (CCTV) was
installed in Germany in 1942.
Operational Security
- protection of processes, formulas, and patents,
industrial and manufacturing.
ü Patent - exclusive rights grant made by the
government to an inventor term of 20 years
ü Trade Secret - consist of formula, pattern device or
compilation of information Full View Fence
- provides visual access
THREE LINES OF PHYSICAL DEFENSE
Perimeter fences/ barriers, belong to what lines of
Physical Defense?
- First line of Defense
PROTECTIVE BARRIERS
Barrier
- Any structure or physical device capable of
restriction, deterring or delaying illegal access
to an installation.
Perimeter Barrier § Barbed Wire Fences (Semi-Permanent)
- A medium or structure which defines the • twisted double strand, 12-gauge wires,
physical limits of an installation or area to with 4-point barb spaced on equal distant
restrict or impede access. part.
• Barbed wire fencing must be firmly
TYPES OF PHYSICAL BARRIERS affixed to post not more than 6 feet apart.
§ Natural Barrier - geographical features • The distance between strands will not
§ Structural Barrier - man-made constructions, exceed 6 inches and at least one wire will
§ Human Barrier - security guards be interlock vertical
§ Energy Barrier –mechanical, electrical, electronic
energy imposes a deterrent
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§ Glare-Projection Type - focused on the intruder.
§ Clear Zone
• 50 FEET OR MORE between the perimeter barrier § Standby Lighting - lights are not lit continuously
and structure within the protected areas. (INSIDE) but are turned on (either automatically or manually)
• 20 FEET OR MORE between the perimeter barrier when suspicious activity is detected.
and exterior structure. (OUTSIDE)
PROTECTIVE LIGHTING
- create psychological deterrent to intrusion
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- These lamps give a blue green color light due • Basically, alarms system is designed to alert
to the presence of mercury vapor. security personnel for possible intruder.
TYPES OF ALARMS
§ Metallic Foil or Wire
- It will detect any action that moves or break the
foil or wire.
§ Photoelectric or Electric Eye Device
o SODIUM VAPOR LAMP - An electric eye is a photodetector used for
- These lamps emits yellow light. detecting obstruction of a light beam
§ Audio Detection Device
- Any sound caused by attempted forced entry is
detected by file censor.
§ Vibration detection device
- Any vibration caused by attempted force entry
is detected by the sensor.
§ Passive Infrared Detector (PIR) or Motion
o QUARTS LAMP Sensor
- emits very bright white light - an electronic sensor that measures infrared (IR)
- instant on almost as rapidly as the incandescent light radiating from objects in its field of view
lamp.
TYPES OF PROTECTIVE ALARM SYSTEM
§ Central Station System - located outside the
installation.
- When alarm is sounded, central station notifies
police and other agency.
Padlock
A portable and detachable lock.
PROTECTIVE ALARM
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Linus Yale Jr.
He is best known for his inventions of locks, especially the
cylinder lock.
TYPES OF LOCKS
Warded Locks - It offers very little security, use only to have ART. 305 FALSE KEY
privacy, but not to provide degree of security. • The term “false keys” shall be deemed to include:
• Genuine Keys stolen from the owner.
• Any keys other than those intended by the owner
for use in the lock forcibly opened by the offender.
Vault
Ø Heavily-constructed fire and burglar resistance
container usually a part of the building structure.
Ø It is bigger than safe but smaller than File Room.
Code-Operated Locks
- pressing a series of numbered buttons in the
proper sequence.
- These are high security locking device. File Room
Ø A cubicle in a building constructed a little lighter
than a vault but bigger size
Ø It can accommodate limited people to work on the
records inside.
PASS/BADGE SYSTEM
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• A pass or badge is issued by security for personnel - reproduction of which will close considerable
to be admitted in the installation. expense and labor, or considerable delay.
§ Risk Reduction
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- minimizing the probability of the potential Supervisory Office on Security and Investigation
loss. Agencies (SOSIA)
- Ex: Construction of fences. • It is the government agency that is mandated to
enforce the provisions cited in R.A. 11917, as
§ Risk Spreading amended.
- Spreading the risk through or decentralization • It is formerly known as SAGSD (Security
- -Ex: use of safe or vaults Agencies and Guards Supervision Division)
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License to Operate i. Security Officer
• Issued by the Chief PNP is required to operate and j. Security Manager
manage a PSA and PSTA: k. Secuirty Consultant
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than five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) at the
discretion of the Chief PNP;
11 GENERAL ORDERS
1. To take charge of the post and all company
properties in view and protect/preserve the same
with utmost diligence;
2. To walk during tour of duty in a military manner,
keeping always on the alert and observing
everything that takes place within sight or hearing; CFLM 1 & 2
3. To report all violations of order he is instructed to CHARACTER FORMATION NATIONALISM AND
enforce; PATRIOTISM
4. To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the
guardhouse he is stationed; CHARACTER
5. To quit his post only when properly relieved; - derived from the Greek word “charassein”
6. To receive, obey, pass on to the relieving guard all - referring to an engraving instrument;
orders from company officers or officials, originally used of a mark impressed upon a
supervisor, post-in-charge or shift leaders; coin.
7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty;
8. To sound or call the alarm in case of fire or CHARACTER
disorder; - psychological notion that refers to all the
9. To call the superior officer in any case not covered habitual ways of feeling and reacting of a
by the instructions; person
10. To salute all company officials, superiors in the - It is the trade mark of being a person
agency, ranking public officials and commissioned (personality)
officers of the AFP and PNP;
11. To be especially watchful at night and during the Personality - refers to sum total of typing ways of acting,
time of challenging, to challenge all persons on or thinking, and feeling that makes each person unique.
near my post and to allow no one to pass or loiter
without proper authority. TYPES OF PERSONALITY
q Introvert –focused inward he/she is usually shy,
reserved, and self-centered person.
q Extrovert –attention is directed outward, he/she is
bold and outgoing.
q Ambivert - normally comfortable with groups and
enjoys social interaction, but also relishes time
alone and away from the crowd.
Family Background
The family is said to be the cradle of personality
development as a result of either a close or harmonious
relationship or pathogenic family structure.
§ Religious Nationalism
Shared religion contributes to a sense of domestic National Anthem “Lupang Hinirang”
unity and a mutual bond composed by Julian Felipe
§ Stateless Nationalism - ethnic or cultural minority National Flower “sampaguita” which is generally known as
within a nation-state aims independence. the Arabian Jasmine.
Its white color symbolizes purity, simplicity,
§ Revolutionary Nationalism humility and strength.
- ideological theory that calls for domestic
groups united by a shared sense of intent and National Tree Narra” generally known as rosewood.
destiny, also known as radical nationalism. It was made official by Gov. Gen. Frank Murphy
Patriotism of affection Dr. Jose P. Rizal - the national hero of the Philippines.
- This is the patriotism of the heart. It is about Carinosa or Tinikling - the Philippine national dance.
one’s internal desire for his country’s well- “Bayan Ko” and “Pilipinas Kong Mahal” - are the
being. Philippine national songs.
Francisco Zaldua
a bicolano soldier who testified against the GOMBURZA
This was founded on July 7. 1892, same day that news about
Rizal‟s exile to Dapitan.
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“Hoist” - shall mean the sleeve or
heading; part of the flag nearest SECTION 5.
the staff or the canvass to which The flag shall be displayed in all public buildings, official
the halyard is attached; residences, public plazas, and institutions of learning every
day throughout the year.
SECTION 6.
The flag shall be permanently hoisted, day and night
throughout the year, in front of the following: at
• Symbol - shall mean any conventional sign which • Malacañang Palace;
reveals man's achievement and heroism (for orders • the Congress of the Philippines building;
and decorations), identification, authority and a sign • Supreme Court building;
of dignity (for coat-of-arms, logo and insignia); • the Rizal Monument in Luneta, Manila;
NOTE:
The flag shall be properly illuminated at night.
SECTION 7.
The flag shall also be displayed in private buildings and
residences or raised in the open on flag-staffs in front of
said buildings every
• April 9 (Araw ng Kagitingan);
• Half-mast - shall mean
• May 1 (Labor Day);
lowering the flag to one-half
• May 28 (National Flag Day) to
the distance between the top
• June 12 (Independence Day);
and bottom of the staff;
• last Sunday of August (National Heroes
Day);
• November 30 (Bonifacio Day); and
• Halyard - shall mean the long • December 30 (Rizal Day); and on such
rope where the flag fastens other days as may be declared by the
and which runs up the length President and/or local chief executives.
of the flagpole;
SECTION 9.
The flag shall be flown on merchant
SECTION 4. ships of Philippine registry of more
The flag of the Philippines shall be blue, white and red with than one thousand (1000) gross tons
an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three five-pointed and on all naval vessels.
stars, as consecrated and honored by the people.
On board naval vessels, the flag
shall be displayed on the flag-staff
at the stern when the ship is at
anchor.
SECTION 10.
• The flag, if flown from a flagpole, shall have its
blue field on top in time of peace and the red field
on top in time of war;
• if in a hanging position, the blue field shall be to
the right (left of the observer) in time of peace, and
the red field to the right (left of the observer) in
time of war.
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SECTION 14.
• A flag worn out through wear and tear, shall not be
thrown away.
• It shall be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or
NOTE: desecration.
The National Flag could be knotted to signal that assistance • The flag shall be replaced immediately when it
is badly needed. begins to show signs of wear and tear.
SECTION 12.
When the Philippine flag is flown
with another flag, the flags, if both
are national flags, must be flown on
separate staffs of the same height
and shall be of equal size. The
Philippine flag shall be hoisted first
and lowered last. SECTION 15.
The flag shall be raised at
If the other flag is not a national sunrise and lowered at sunset.
flag, it may be flown in the same It shall be on the mast at the
lineyard as the Philippine flag but start of official office hours,
below the latter and it cannot be of shall remain flying
greater size than the Philippine flag. throughout the day.
SECTION 13.
When displayed with another flag,
the Philippine flag shall be on the SECTION 16. THE FLAG MAY BE DISPLAYED:
right of the other flag.
NOTE:
The flagpole must not be of equal height or higher than the
Independence Flagpole at the Rizal Park, Manila.
• Height 45.72 m (150.0 ft)
NOTE: • The flagpole that is planted on the ground must be
• When displayed in a semi-circle of flags with other straight and slightly tapering at the top.
countries or house flags, the National Flag should • The minimum length of the National Flag is one
be at the center fourth (¼) the height of the flagpole,
• while maximum length of the National Flag is one-
third (1/3) the height of the flagpole.
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• The flag shall be flown at
half-mast as a sign of mourning on
all the buildings and places where
c) From a staff projecting upward it is displayed, as provided for in
from the window sill, canopy, balcony this Act, on the day of official
or facade of a building; announcement of the death of any
of the following officials:
NOTE:
NOTE: • No object must be put on top of the National Flag,
• After being lowered, the except for religious object that symbolize “God
flag shall be handled and above Country.”
folded solemnly as part of
the ceremony. SECTION 26.
• The period from May 28 to June 12 of each year is
declared as Flag Days, during which period all
offices, agencies and instrumentalities of
SECTION 18. government, business establishments, institutions
• All government offices and educational institutions of learning and private homes are enjoined to
shall henceforth observe the flag-raising ceremony display the flag.
every Monday morning and the flag lowering
ceremony every Friday afternoon. The ceremony Prohibited Acts
shall be simple and dignified and shall include the SECTION 32. IT SHALL BE PROHIBITED:
playing or singing of the Philippine National a) To mutilate, deface, defile, trample on or cast contempt or
Anthem. commit any act or omission casting dishonor or ridicule
upon the flag or over its surface;
b) To dip the flag to any person or object by way of
compliment or salute;
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- highest reasonable expectations of operating - suggested basic classes of needs, or motives,
efficiency with regard to financial factor influencing human behavior.
ADMINISTER
The word ‘administer’ is derived from the Latin word
“administere”, which means to care for or to look after
people, to manage affairs
ADMINISTRATION
An organizational process concerned with the
implementation of objectives and plans
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