The Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Monday that 10,379 officers nationwide were promoted during simultaneous oath-taking and donning of ranks ceremonies.
Of the total, 556 were police commissioned officers and 9,823 were non-commissioned officers. Key commissioned officer promotions included 82 police majors to lieutenant colonel, 131 police captains to major, and 199 police lieutenants to captain.
Among non-commissioned officers, 4,951 patrolmen and patrolwomen were promoted to police corporal, and 2,023 corporals to staff sergeant, among others.
The PNP said promotions were based on merit, performance, and length of service. At Camp Crame in Quezon City, Acting Chief Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. administered the oath to 712 personnel.
“Ang mas mataas na ranggo ay mas mataas na pananagutan. Hindi ito lisensya para mag-utos; ito ay obligasyon para manguna,” he said.
“Accountability comes before authority. Responsibility comes before privilege,” Nartatez added.
He also commended promotion boards nationwide for their diligent and transparent selection process.
“Your dedication to upholding the highest standards of excellence has ensured that only the most deserving individuals are promoted,” he said.