PNP ETHICAL DOCTRINE

Section 1-1 General

Purpose
This manual prescribes the ethical doctrine for the Philippine National
Police. Its purpose is to provide moral and ethical guidance to all PNP
members.
 Scope and Limitation

This Ethical Doctrine was culled from the PNP Code of Professional
Conduct and Ethical Standards (PNPCOPCES) with inception of additional
and related principles. This manual contains policies, principles,
guidelines, and sanctions. All geared towards the internalization of moral
values and service dedication. This doctrines consists of seven chapters
with contents similar to the provisions of the PNPCOPCES the adoption of
the PNP code of conduct as an ethical doctrine reinforces the former as
an effective instrument in the moral values internalization in the PNP.
This ethical Doctrine applies to both uniformed and non-
uniformed personnel of the PNP, unless specified otherwise.
This Ethical Doctrine is in Accordance with the PNP
Fundamental Doctrine and the Code of Professional Conduct
and Ethical Standards.
 Recommendation For Changes

Any suggested revision or comments should be forwarded to

the Chief, Philippine National Police Attn: Director, Directorate
For Human Resource and Doctrine Development.
 SECTION 1-2
DECLARATION OF POLICY

All members of the Philippine National Police shall abide, adhere to and internalize the provisions of the Ethical
Doctrine. Towards this end, truly professionalized and dedicated law enforcer shall be developed in promoting
peace and order. Ensuring public safety and enhancing community participation guided by the principle that a
public office is a public trust and that all public servants must at all times be accountable to the people. They
shall serve with the utmost responsibility, integrity, morality, loyalty and efficiency with due respect to human
rights and dignity as hallmark of a democratic society. They shall at all times, support and uphold the
constitution, bear faithful allegiance to the legitimate government, respect the duly constituted authority and be
loyal to the police service.
 CHAPTER 2
POLICE OFFICER’S CREED STAND ON BASIC ISSUES
 Section 2-1
The PNP Core Values

The police service is a noble profession which demands from its members
specialized knowledge and skills, as well as high standard of ethics and high
morality. Hence, the members of the Philippine National Police must adhere to and
internalize the enduring cover values of love of God respect for authority, selfless
love, and service for people, sanctity of marriage and family life, responsible
dominion and stewardship over material things, and truthfulness.
 Section 2-2
The Police Officer’s Creed

I believe in God, the Supreme Being, a Great Provider and

the Creator of all men and everything dear to me.
I believe thar respect for authority is a duty.
I believe in selfless love and service to people.
I believe in the sanctity of marriage and family life.
I believe in the responsible dominion and
stewardship over material things.
I believe in the wisdom of truthfulness.
 Section 2-3
PNP Stand On Basic Issues
The deployment and employment of the PNP personnel require
the organization and its members to bare their stand on the
following basic issues:
 PNP Image
The image of any organization affects the esprit de’ corps
morale and welfare of the members, and sense of pride to
the organization. Thus, all members of the PNP and live by
the PNP’s core values.
 Career Management The Key to Professionalism
The proper implementation of the PNP’s Career Management will
greatly enhance the personnel professionalization process with
regard on procurement, training, promotion, assignment,
placement, awards, and retirement. The PNP shall formulate a
stringent policy and strictly implement the human resources
development system, compatible to the equitable distribution of
procurement, fair promotion, national approach in assignment, skill
development and immediate grant of reward and award, the
decent living upon retirement.
 Police Management Leadership
The effectiveness of law enforcement is reflective of the
managerial capabilities and competent leadership of the men and
women who run the PNP organization. These attributes must
therefore be one of the primary base for consideration in the
selection of personnel for employment and deployment purposes.
 Equality In The Service
There shall be judicious and equitable distribution of opportunity to
prove one’s worth in the police service. The problem on inequity thru
class orientation and factionalism both real and perceived, premised on
favored assignment, inequitable opportunity of training, unfair granting
of promotion, and ultimately awarding of achievements, will create an
atmosphere of demoralization. The result is inefficiency and lack of
teamwork to the detriment of the organization. It behooves therefore on
the PNP leadership to address the situation. The civilian character of the
organization requires adherence to the rule of merit and fitness system
and to disassociate the above process from class orientation and
factionalism.
 Delicadeza
In consonance with the requirements of honor and integrity in
the PNP, all members must have the moral courage to sacrifice
self interest in keeping with the time honored principle of
delicadeza.
 Police Lifestyle
The PNP shall promote and maintain a lifestyle for its member
which the public will find credible and respectable. The public
expect a police officer to live a simple and dignified life. They
must be free from greed, corruption and exploitation.
 Political Patronage

PNP members shall inhibit themselves from soliciting

political patronage on matters pertaining to assignment,
award, training and promotion.
 Human Rights
PNP members shall respect and protect human dignity
and man’s inalienable rights to life, liberty and property.
 Setting Example
All PNP members shall set good example to their
subordinates and follow good example from the
superiors.
 CHAPTER 3
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL
STANDARDS
 Section 3-1
Standard of Police Professionalism
PNP members shall perform their duties with integrity,
intelligence and competence in the application of
specialized skill and technical knowledge with excellence
and expertise.
 Section 3-2
Police Professional Conduct
Commitment to Democracy

Uniformed PNP members shall commit themselves to the democratic way

of life and values and maintain the principle of public accountability. They
shall, at all times, uphold the constitution and be loyal to our country,
people and organization above their loyalty to any person.
 Commitment to Public Interest

PNP members shall always uphold public interest over and

above personal interest. All government properties, resources
and powers of their respective offices must be employed and
used effectively, honestly and efficiently, particularly to avoid
wastage of public funds and venues. PNP members must avoid
and prevent “malversation” of human resources, government
time, property and funds.
 Non-Partisanship

PNP members shall provide services to everyone without

discrimination regardless of party affiliation in accordance
with existing laws and regulations.
 Physical Fitness and Health
PNP members shall strive to be physically and mentally fit
and in good health at all times. Towards this end, they shall
undergo regular physical exercises and annual medical
examination in any PNP hospital or medical facility, and
actively participate in the physical fitness and Sports
Development Program of the PNP.
 Secrecy and Discipline
PNP members shall guard the confidentiality of classified
information against unauthorized disclosure, including confidential
aspects of official business, special orders, communications and
other documents, roster or any portion thereof of the PNP,
contents of criminal records, identities of persons who may have
given information to the police in confidence and other classified
information on intelligence material.
 Social Awareness
PNP members and their immediate family members shall
be encouraged to actively get involved in religious, social
and civic activities to enhance the image ot the
organization without affecting their official duties.
 Non-Solicitation of Patronage
PNP members shall seek self-improvement through career development
and shall not directly solicit influence and recommendation form
politicians, high-ranking government officials, prominent citizens, persons
affiliated with civic or religious organizations with regard to their
assignments, promotions, transfer or those of other members of the
force, nor shall they initiate any petition to be prepared and presented by
citizens in their behalf. Moreover, they shall advise their immediate
relatives not to interfere in the activities of the police service particularly
in the assignment and reassignment of the personnel.
 Proper Care and Use of Public Property
PNP members shall promote and maintain sense of responsibility in the
protection, proper care and judicious disposition and use of public
property issues for their official use or entrusted to their care and
custody just like “a good father of the family”. When the Commander
director/Director is relieved from his post, all properties/equipment
belonging to the government must be turned-over to the incoming. A
committee for the purpose shall be proper. Hence, it is a taboo for
outgoing Commander/Director to detach, remove and bring home or to
his new assignment properties which do not personally belong to him.
 Respect For Human Rights
In the performance of duty, PNP members shall respect and protect human
rights of all persons. No member shall inflict, instigate or tolerate extra-
judicial killings, arbitrary arrests, any act of torture or other cruel, inhuman
or degrading treatment or punishment and shall not invoke superior orders
or exceptional circumstances such as a state-of-war, a threat to national
security, internal political instability or any public emergency as a
justification for committing such human rights violations.
 Devotion To Duty
PNP members shall perform their duties with dedication,
thoroughness, efficiency, enthusiasm, determination, and
manifest concern for public welfare, and shall refrain from
engaging in any activity which shall be in conflict with their
duties as public servants.
 Conservation of Natural Resources
PNP members shall help in the development and conservation
of our natural resources for ecological balance and prosperity
as these are the inalienable heritage of our people.
 Discipline
PNP members shall conduct themselves properly at all
times keeping with the rules and regulations of the
organization.
 Loyalty
PNP members shall be loyal to the constitution and the
police service as manifested by their loyalty to their
superiors, peers and subordinates as well.
 Obedience to Superiors

PNP members shall obey lawful orders and be courteous

to superior officers and other appropriate authorities
within the chain of command. They shall readily accept
whenever they are assigned anywhere in the country.
Therefore, it is taboo for any personnel to petition in court
or in any public forum his assignment.
 Command Responsibility
In accordance with the Doctrine of Command Responsibility,
immediate Commanders/Directors shall be responsible for the
effective supervision, control and direction of their personnel
and shall see to it that all government resources shall be
managed, expended or utilized in accordance with laws and
regulations and safeguard against losses thru illegal or improper
disposition.
 Section 3-3
Ethical Standards
Ethical standards shall refer to established and generally
accepted moral values. Ethical acts to be observed are the
following:
 Morality
PNP members shall adhere to high standards of morality and decency and
shall set good examples for others to follow. In no instance during their
terms of office, among other things, shall they be involved as owners,
operators, managers or investors in any house of ill-repute or illegal
gambling den or other places devoted to vices, nor they shall patronize
such places unless on official duty, and tolerate operations of such
establishments in their respective areas of responsibilities. They shall be
faithful to their lawfully wedded spouses.
 Judicious Use of Authority
PNP members shall exercise proper and legitimate use of
authority in the performance of duty.
 Integrity
PNP members shall exercise proper and legitimate use of
authority in the performance of duty.
 Justice
PNP members shall recognize the fact that they are public
servants and not the masters of the people and towards this
end, they hall perform their duties without arrogance. They
shall also recognize their own inadequacies, inabilities and
limitations as individuals and perform their duties without
attracting attention or expecting the applause of others.
 Orderliness
PNP members shall follow logical procedures in
accomplishing tasks assigned to them to minimize
waste in the use of time, money and effort.
 Perseverance
Once a decision is made, PNP members shall take
legitimate means to achieve the goal even in the face of
internal or external difficulties, and despite anything
which might weaken their resolved in the course of time.
 CHAPTER 4
CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
 Section 4-1
General Statement
The PNP adopts the generally acceptable customs and
traditions based on the desirable practices of the police
service. These shall serve to inspire PNP members as
the organization endeavors to attain this goals and
objectives.
 Section 4-2
Definition of Terms
Customs

Established usage or social practices carried on by

traditions that have obtained the forces of all.
 Traditions
Bodies of beliefs, stories, customs and usage handed
down from generation to generation with the effect of
an unwritten law.
 Courtesy
A manifestation or expression of consideration and
respect for others.
 Ceremony
A formal act or set of formal acts established by
customs or authority as proper to special occasion.
 Social Decorum
A set of norms and standards practiced by members
during social and other functions.
 Section 4-3
Police Customs and Courtesy
The following are customs on courtesy in the PNP:
 Salute
Salute is the usual greeting rendered by uniformed
members upon meeting and recognizing person entitled
to a salute.
 Salute to National Color and Standard
Members stand at attention and salute the national color
and standard as it pass by them or when the national color
is raised or lowered during ceremonies.
 Address/Title
Junior in rank address senior members who are entitled
to salute with the word “Sir” or “Ma’am”. All Police
Commissioned Officers shall be addressed sir or ma’am
by police Non-Commissioned Officers and Non-
Uniformed Personnel.
 Courtesy Calls
The following are the customs on courtesy calls:
Courtesy Call of Newly Assigned/Appointed Member.

PNP members who are newly appointed or assigned in a unit

or command call on the chief of the unit or command and
other key personnel as a matter of courtesy, as well as for
accounting, orientation and other purposes.
 Christmas Call
PNP pay a Christmas Call on their local executives in
their respective are of responsibility.
 New Year’s Call
PNP members pay a New Year’s call on their commanders
and/or key officials in their respective area of
responsibility.
 Exit Call
PNP members pay an Exit Call on their superiors in the
unit or command when relieved or reassigned out of the
said unit or command.
 Courtesy of the post
The host unit extends hospitality to visiting personnel
who pay respect to the command or unit.
 Rank Has-its-Own Privilege(RHIP)
PNP members recognize the practice that different rank
carry with them corresponding
 Section 4-4
Police Customs on Ceremonies

Flag Raising Ceremony

The PNP members honor the flag by hoisting it and singing the
National Anthem before the start of the official day’s work.
 Flag Lowering Ceremony
At the end of the official days work, the PNP members
pause for a moment to salute the lowering of the flag.
 Half-Mast
The flag is raised at half-mast in deference to deceased
uniformed members of the command.
 Funeral Service and Honors

Departed uniformed members, retirees, war veterans or

former PC/INP members are given vigil, necrological services
and graveside honors as a gesture of farewell.
 Ceremony Tendered to Retirees
In recognition of their long, faithful and honorable
service to the PNP, a testimonial activity shall be
tendered in their honor.
 Honor Ceremony
Arrival and departure honor ceremonies are rendered to
visiting dignitaries, VIP’s PNP Officers with the grade of Chief
Superintendent and above and AFP officers of equivalent
grade. Unless waived.
 Wedding Ceremony
During marriage of PNP members. A ceremony is conducted
with participants in uniform and swords drawn.
 Anniversary
The birth of institutional establishment of a command or
unit as commemorated in an Anniversary Ceremony.
 Section 4-5
Police Customs and Social Decorum
 Proper Attire
PNP members always wear appropriate and proper attire in
conformity with the occasion.
 Table Manners
PNP members observe table etiquette at all times.
 Social Graces
PNP members conduct themselves properly in dealing with
people during social functions.
 Uniform/Appearance
The public looks upon a PNP member as distinctively a man among men.
It is a welcome sight when PNP members wear their uniform properly
wherever they may be. Bulging stomach bulging stomach is a taboo in the
uniformed service. Since disciplined PNP members are best exemplified by
those who are neat in appearance and wearing the prescribed uniform,
they must therefore observe the following:

a. Wearing of prescribed uniform; and

b. Adherence to haircut prescribed by rules and regulations.
 Manner of Walking

Every PNP member is expected to walk with pride and

dignity.
 Section 4-6
Other Police Customs
 Visiting the Sick
Immediate commanders or other available officers or the
unit visit PNP Members who are sick in the hospital, their
residence or any place of confinement in order that their
needs are attended to.
Survivor Assistance to Heirs of Deceased Members

A survivor officer is designated whenever PNP members

die, to render maximum assistance to their bereaved
family until all benefits due shall have been received.
 Visiting the Religious Leaders
PNP Officers visits religious leaders in their area of
assignment to established or maintain rapport and
cooperation between the different religious leaders and the
PNP.
 Athletics
All PNP members indulge in physical fitness activities to insure
that their proper physical appearance and bearing are
maintained with the waist line measurement always smaller
than the size of his chest and in conformity with the standard
set forth by the organization.
 Happy Hours
Usually on Friday or any other day suitable for the
occasion, PNP members gather together at their PNP club
for a light hearted jesting or airing of minor gripes.
Section 4-7 Tradition
 Spiritual Belief

The PNP members are traditionally religious and God-

loving person. They attend religious services together with
the members of their family.
 Valor
History attests that the Filipino law enforcers have
exemplified the tradition of valor in defending the country
from aggression and oppression. They sacrificed their limbs
and lives for the sake of their countrymen whom they have
pledges to serve.
 Patriotism
The PNP members are traditionally patriotic by nature. They
manifest their love of country with a pledge of allegiance to
the flag and a vow to defend the constitution.
 Discipline
The discipline of PNP members is manifested by instinctive
obedience to lawful orders and thorough and spontaneous
actions towards attainment of organizational objectives
guided by moral, ethical and legal norms.
 Gentlemanliness
PNP members are upright in character, gentle in manners,
dignified in appearance, and sincere in their concern to
fellowmen.
 Word of Honor
The PNP members word is their bond. They stand by and
commit to uphold it.
 Duty
PNP members have historically exemplified themselves as
dedicated public servants who perform their tasks with a
deep sense of responsibility and self-sacrifice. They shall
readily accept assignment anywhere in the country.
 Loyalty
PNP members are traditionally loyal to the organization,
country and people as borne by history and practice.
 Camaraderie
The binding spirit that enhances teamwork and cooperation
in the police organization, extending the people they serve
is manifested by the PNP members deep commitment and
concern for one another.
 CHAPTER 5
POLICE OFFICER’S PLEDGE PRINCIPLES AND CONDUCT
OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS
 Section 5-1
The Police Officer’s Pledge

I will love and serve God, my country and people.

I will uphold the Constitution and obey legal orders
of the duly constituted authorities.
I will oblige myself to maintain a high standard of
morality and professionalism.
I will respect the customs and traditions of the police
service; and
I will live a decent and virtuous life to serve as an
example to others.
 Section 5-2
Forum to Recite

The police officers pledge should be recited during the following occasions:

Flag raising and flag retreat ceremonies, jointly with the

pledge of allegiance to the Flag (Panunumpa sa Watawat);
PNP Training /course opening and closing ceremonies;
1) Seminars on moral values internalization; and
2) Other ceremonies.
 Section 5-3
Fundamental Principle

The rigid application of fundamental principles in police work

is necessary to avoid human rights violation and maintain
respect of the profession. Thus, PNP members have the
following responsibilities:
To prevent and control crime, disorder and oppression by
the influential/pollical groups, abusive soldiers and
policemen. Tyrannical policeman and decadent society.
To recognize that the fulfillment of its functions is
dependent upon community approval of its existence, and
on its ability to obtain and maintain responsive support
and participative cooperation.
To recognize that in order to secure and maintain the
approval, support and cooperation of the public, it has a
collateral responsibility of securing the willing assistance
of the public in the task of securing observance of law.
To recognize that when the community cooperates and
assists the police, it diminishes proportionately the need
for the use of physical force and compulsion in achieving
law enforcement objectives.
To recognize that when the community cooperates and
assists the police, it diminishes proportionately the need
for the use of physical force and compulsion in achieving
law enforcement objectives.
To seek and preserve public favor, not by soliciting public
opinion, but by constant demonstration of impartiality by ready
offering of individual service and congeniality to all members of
the community without regard to their wealth, friendship,
social standing and race; and by ready offering of individual
sacrifice and to some extent the sacrifice of relatives.
To use physical force only in the exercise of persuasion,
advice and warning is found to be insufficient in the
pursuing of law observance or to restore order, and shall
resort only to the minimum degree of physical force
necessary on any particular occasion in achieving law
enforcement objectives.
To constantly maintain wholesome relationship with the
community and gives reality to the historic tradition that
the police is the people and the people is the police; police
officers are members of the community who are paid to
render public safety services due upon every citizen,
endearing the principle that a public office is a public trust.
To recognize the need for strict adherence to the law, refrain
from usurping the powers and authority of the judiciary in
avenging individuals, judging guilt and punishing the guilty.
To recognize that the test of police efficiency is the absence
of crime and disorder, not the visible evidence of law
enforcement action in dealing crime and disorder; enshrine
the principle that crime prevention is better than crime
solution; measure is better than countermeasure.
To recognized that the test of law enforcement integrity is
the presence of personal moral responsibility exemplified
by virtuous behavior and non compromising law
enforcement officer.
To recognize that the achievement of a professional service
depends on principally upon the constant development of
police education and training, research and planning and
exercise.
To recognize that the stability of the Republic the continuity
of sovereignty and strength of democracy depend upon a
police organization that is constantly aware of the sensitive
balance between individual freedom and collective security;
even-alert to dangers of extra legal or immoral procedures;
and never compromise principle in favor of evil means to
attain the good ends.
To recognize the ever magnificent principle: Love God,
honor the government and respect the people.
To recognize that “the people is the peace maker, the police
is the peace keeper and the local government is the peace
preserver.” If he goes beyond and above his role, he must
observe the three (3) C’s in internal and external relations-
consult, coordinate and cooperate.
 Section 5-4
Code of Conduct For Law Enforcement Official

This Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials was

adopted by United Nations General Assembly Resolution
34/169 of December 17, 1979.
Law enforcement official shall at all times fulfill the duty
imposed upon them by law, by serving the community and by
protecting all persons against illegal acts, consistent with the
high degree of responsibility required by their profession.
In the performance of their duty, law enforcement officials
shall respect and protect human dignity and maintain and
uphold the human rights of all persons.
Law enforcement officials shall respect and protect human
dignity and maintain and uphold the human rights of all
persons.
Matters of confidential nature in the possession of law
enforcement officials shall be kept confidential, unless the
performance of duty or the needs of justice strictly require
otherwise.
No law enforcement official may inflict, instigate or tolerate any
act of torture or any cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or
punishment nor may any law enforcement official invoke
superior order or exceptional circumstances such as a state of
war, a threat to national security, internal political instability or
any other public emergency as a justification of torture or other
cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Law enforcement officials shall ensure the full protection
of the health of persons in their custody and, in particular,
shall take immediate action to secure medical attention
whenever required.
Law Enforcement Officials shall not commit any act
of corruption. They shall also rigorously oppose and
combat all such acts.
Law enforcement officials shall respect the law and the
present Code. They shall also, to the best of their capability,
prevent and rigorously oppose any violation of them.
Law enforcement officials who have reason to believe that
a violation of the present Code has occurred or is about to
occur shall report the matter to their superior authorities
and, where necessary, to other appropriate authorities or
organs vested with reviewing or remedial power.
 CHAPTER 6
PROPAGATION AND ADHERANCE
 Section 6-1
Foundation
All PNP members in the performance of their duties shall fully abide by
this Ethical Doctrine. This Ethical Doctrine was culled from the PNP Code
of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standard (COPCES) Which is
anchored on the divine and moral concepts, the Constitution of the
Republic of the Philippines and relevant provisions of The Revised Penal
Code, RA 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public
Officials and Employees), RA 3019 (Anti Graft Practices Act ), RA 6975
(DILG/PNP Law of 1991) and other related special laws.
 Section 6-2
Commitment

All PNP members shall take upon themselves that the intent
and spirit of this Doctrine are honored and upheld at all time.
Directors. Chiefs and Heads of Offices/Stations shall set
the example and be responsible for the adherence to
this Doctrine.
Priests/Ministers/Imams of the PNP Chaplain Service,
while setting the example, shall actively participate in the
internalization of this Doctrine.
All members of the PNP shall take an oath that they shall
commit themselves to this Doctrine. The oath of
commitment shall be done upon entry into the PNP, upon
promotion to the next higher rank and upon assumption of
office/position.
All PNP members (uniformed or non uniformed) shall
execute a Pledge of Covenant to adhere this Doctrine.
 Section 6-3
Propagation, Development and Adherence
Propagation, Development and Adherence of this Doctrine is a
command policy and its implementation thereof is a command
responsibility of PNP Commanders/Directors at all levels.
The PNP shall maintain the PNPCOPCES as the conveyor of
this PNP Ethical Doctrine.
All PNP personnel shall be issued upon entry into the police
service a copy of the PNP Ethical Doctrine which shall be
considered an accountable property and shall have it with
them daily.
The PNPCOPCES shall be internalized by all members, and
institutionalized in the PNP. It will be part of the circular of
all PNP academic courses and will be integrated in moral
value programs conducted thru regular police information
and education activities.
There shall undertake a continuous appraisal study on the
effectiveness of the PNPCOPCES consistent with the growth
and dynamics of performance standards and
professionalization of the PNP.
The PNPCOPCES shall be subject to review initially three (3)
years and every (5) years thereafter, or sooner in the need
arises, for possible revision and/or modification of its
implementation strategy.
The PNP Office of Ethical standards and Public
Accountability (PNPOESPA) shall oversee the internalization
of the PNPCOPCES, and the DDHRDD shall monitor to this
Ethical Doctrine.
 Section 6-4
Appropriations
The fund allocation necessary for the effective propagation
and development of the PNPCOPCES and Ethical Doctrine
shall be provided.
 Section 6-5
Miscellaneous

There shall be a sustained effort o improve this ethical

Doctrine thru the COPCES in the following functional areas:
Strengthening and reinvigoration of activities on historical
recordings and interpretations of contemporary events.
Structuring of the PNP organization to reinforce values and
standards of this Doctrine.
In case of conflict in the practice of customs and traditions
on one hand and in performance of duties on the other, the
latter shall prevail.
PNP members shall be morally and duty bound to advise
fellow members to adhere to this Doctrine and refrain from
violating the provisions of the PNPCOPCES.
In cases where erring PNP members are found to be
incorrigibles, proper report shall be made to the appropriate
authority.
Seminars shall be conducted in all levels of commands as
one forum of internalizing this Ethical Doctrine.
 CHAPTER 7
ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS AND AMENDMENTS
 Section 7-1
Penalties and Administrative Sanctions
The penalties of the commissions of acts/practices in violation of this
Doctrine shall be in the accordance with the Revised Penal Code,
Republic Act No, 6713, Republic act No. 3019, and other special laws.
For acts or omissions which merely require administrative sanctions,
the applicable punishments as provided for by the rules and
regulations promulgated by the PNP NAPOLCOM, Civil Service
Commission, and DILG shall be applied.
 Section 7-2 Amendments
Any amendment to or revision of this Doctrine may be
proposed in a committee formed for the purpose.
 Section 7-3 Effectivity
This Doctrine shall take effect upon promulgation.
WHEREAS, Section 37 of R.A. No. 6975 mandates the establishment be the National Police Commission of a Code
of Conduct for members of the PNP to foster individual efficiency, behavioral discipline and organizational
effectiveness, as well as respect for constitutional and human rights of citizens, democratic principles and ideals
and supremacy of civilian authority over the military;

WHREAS, a Code of Conduct for PNP members is necessary to set the moral tone and norms of professional
conduct in the police service;

WHEREAS, in keeping with this need, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has initiated the drafting of such Code,
through a convention process participated in by delegates from all regions, and has now submitted if for the
consideration of the Commission;

WHEREAS, the Commission upon close examination and analysis of the various provision of the draft Code
submitted by the PNP, finds the same in accordance with the desirable level of professional conduct and ethical
standards that should be observed by all PNP members;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Commission, acting in pursuance of Sec.17 of R.A. No. 6975, RESOLVES, as it is hereby
RESOLVED, to ADOPT the herein draft Code presented by the PNP and promulgate at as the
Philippine National Police Code pf Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards.