Have you noticed lately the visibility of our police officers? Well if you do, these are the initiatives of the new Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, PGen Rodolfo S. Azurin, Jr. Currently, the new PNP Chief's program is bound to Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayapaan tungo sa Kaunlaran.

I believed their visibility is really important today since the face-to-face classes had already started and we truly need the presence of these police officers to keep not only our children safe but the whole community.

The "Ber" months had started already and we all know what usually happens during this time of the year. While people are merry-making others are money-making by doing illegal activities such as holdups, snatching, and scams.

Though there is the not so good perception about the police officers, we cannot void that there are still more police officers who do good or what we call "mababait" just like what PLtCol Dexter Versola mentioned in our lunch meeting with him a week ago. He mentioned that our Police Officers are naturally mababait, and some needs to be reformed.

PLt Col Dexter Versola is the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO)'s Spokesperson, he is the main Police Officer who faces the media when there's a need for inquiries, clarification, and interviews with regards to the activities of the NCRPO under the leadership of the new Regional Director, PBGen Jonnel C. Estomo. 

In line with the programs of the PNP, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO's) new Regional Director, PBGen Jonnel C. Estomo, enforces and implements the S.A.F.E. program, which he used when he was still the Provincial Director in Cavite, then it was later on used in Region 5. The SAFE Program stands for Seen Appreciated Felt Extraordinary.

The Police must be seen.
All programs must be appreciated by the people.
All programs must be felt by the people.
The actions of the Police should be extraordinary.

PLtCol Versola gave the viewpoint of the current leadership which is the "rule of law." All programs, projects, and activities of NCRPO are based on pertaining laws. If the previous leadership is aggressive this time it's calmer and always bound to the rule of law.
Another piece of information shared by PLtCol Versola is the quad concept of operation of the PNP.
Prevent crime by law enforcement operations.
Preempt crime through police intelligence.
Investigate crime through the investigation directorate.
Organize the police and community through Police Community Relations.

There is more to explain and share but so far this is the information that mainly stuck to my mind. For more details you can always check their FB page which SAFE NCRPO.

Vice President Leni Robredo has clear and concrete plans to further strengthen the Philippine National Police (PNP) if she wins the presidency in the May 9 elections.

This was assured by actor Edu Manzano in a video message where he stressed the need for a brave leader who will fortify the country’s justice system and lead the government’s fight against criminal syndicates and illegal drugs.

“Kaya kailangan natin ng matapang na Presidente. Iyong malakas ang loob. Iyong kayang patibayin ang sistema ng hustisya at mas kayang palakasin pa ang mga pulis natin,” Edu said.

He said as president, VP Leni will continue the government war against illegal drugs but through a humane and lawful manner.

“Iyong itutuloy ang laban sa illegal drugs. Pero sa tama at makataong paraan. Walang inosenteng madadamay,” Edu said.

“Iyan ang mga siguradong plano ni VP Leni. Para sa mas malakas na Philippine National Police,” he added.

Edu pointed out that former and retired PNP officials have backed VP Leni's candidacy because they believe she’s more than qualified to be the country’s next leader

“Kaya naman maraming dating opisyal ng PNP ang suportado si VP Leni. Mga magigiting na pulis na naniniwalang si VP Leni ang karapat-dapat na lider ng bansa natin,” the actor stressed.

“Kakampi niya ang kapulisan at bawat Pilipino. Kay VP Leni, magkakampi tayong lahat dahil totoo ang hustisya para sa lahat ng Pilipino,” he ended.

 JUST BE GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO! It's a simple message but hits the mark right at the bullseye. For me, this message of the newly appointed Western Visayas Police Regional Director Rene Pamuspusan does not only encourages the uniformed personnel but also others who works in different line of industry. Like any work we should be good at what we do and strives to be better if not the best.

Regional Director Pamuspusan unveiled his blueprint of reforms to pursue programs of the Philippine National Police (PNP) during the press conference at Camp Delgado in Fort San Pedro, Iloilo City earlier today, July 17.

“To our personnel in region 6, you have proven that you are good at what you do as a policeman and I know that you are prepared to face the next challenge. Attend well to your task and just be good at it,” this is what Police Regional Office 6 (PRO 6) Chief Pamuspusan mentioned as he announced his programs for the PRO 6 during the press conference.


During his term as regional director, the regional police will carry out sustained reformation, internal cleansing through mentoring and developing leaders at all levels, and pro-active and smart policing.

“We have an achieving and soaring Police Regional Office 6. This office has proven that it is on the right path towards the accomplishment of the PNP’s strategic direction – in terms of performance and in terms of reformation. And I fully commit to sustain the gains as we continue to raise the bar of police service by strengthening our commitment in pursuing the programs of the PNP,” he said.

According to PRO 6 Chief Pamuspusan, this sustained reformation will benefit PRO 6 “through the continuous efforts in addressing the gaps on Human Resource, Infrastructure and Equipment; as well as bringing the police of Western Visayas closer to our institutional partners.”

Just like in most company's leadership and mentoring system, PRO 6 Chief Pamuspusan will also push the mentoring to develop regional personnel to become leaders in their own right. I remember during my corporate days, I'm always included in their development programs where I have learned a lot.  So, if this kind of system will be implemented in the line of uniformed personnel it will not only be good but better.

“And this will be done through the ‘squad system’ which is developing a cohesive and nurturing relations among our personnel as we group them so that they could look after each other,” he said, adding that this will be done through constant dialogues with subordinates and giving trainings and seminars for their improvement.
The new PRO 6 chief will also implement pro-active and smart policing by giving emphasis on the use of technology in crime prevention and law enforcement operations, saying that “we see that these technologies will help us a lot as we go harder on illegal drugs and other forms of criminality.”

Before assuming the post as Western Visayas PNP regional director, Pamuspusan. served as chief of the Philippine National Police’s Headquarters Support Service. #JustBeGoodAtWhatYouDo #renepamuspusan