President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged newly promoted officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to exercise firmness and fairness as the country navigates social divisions and political noise.
Speaking during the oath-taking of 50 star-ranked PNP officers in Malacañang, Marcos said their promotion should be seen not only as recognition of past service but as a call to uphold higher standards of leadership, accountability, and public trust.
“Do not be complacent. Be firm, be fair, be decisive, while remaining fully respectful to the rights and dignity of every single Filipino,” Marcos said.
The President underscored the evolving nature of security challenges, noting that law enforcement leaders must be prepared to address both traditional and emerging threats.
“The challenges before us are becoming even more sophisticated and even more complex. We face social divides, political noise, emerging tensions within our communities. At the same time, digital and technological threats now operate across borders and platforms,” he added.
Marcos stressed the importance of principled leadership in ensuring peace and stability amid a rapidly changing security landscape.