11/11/2026
PNP DISMISSES NEARLY 1,600 PERSONNEL, PENALIZES 5,700 IN INTERNAL CLEANSING DRIVE
Wearing the police uniform carries responsibility, and violating the trust that comes with it has consequences. This principle is reflected in the Philippine National Police's (PNP) latest administrative records, showing 5,002 cases resolved and 5,742 personnel penalized from August 26, 2025 to November 4, 2026.
Under the leadership of Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief, PNP, the organization continues to strengthen its internal accountability mechanisms, making it clear that discipline and professionalism must begin within its own ranks.
Of the 5,742 personnel penalized, 1,562 were dismissed from the service, 2,748 suspended, 838 reprimanded, and 279 demoted. Other penalties included forfeiture of salary, restriction, and withholding of privileges.
Among those dismissed, the leading offenses were absence without official leave (AWOL), involving 931 personnel; positive findings in illegal drug-related cases, involving 141; robbery or extortion, involving 70; and other grave offenses, involving 216. Other cases involved violations of laws and offenses against persons.
PNP Chief Nartatez stressed that the organization will not tolerate misconduct or allow rank and position to shield anyone from accountability.
“Every police officer is expected to follow the same laws and standards that we are sworn to enforce. Kapag may napatunayang paglabag, kailangang may kaukulang aksyon. We cannot build public trust while turning a blind eye to misconduct within our own organization,” Nartatez said.
He reiterated the PNP's zero-tolerance policy toward corruption, abuse of authority, involvement in illegal activities, and other forms of misconduct that undermine the integrity of the police service. At the same time, he emphasized that administrative cases must be handled through proper procedures, ensuring that disciplinary action is supported by evidence and that due process is observed.
This continuing internal accountability drive supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to promote integrity, professionalism, and accountability in public service. It is also aligned with the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Integrity Monitoring, which strengthens internal oversight, promotes ethical conduct, and ensures that personnel who violate established standards face appropriate disciplinary action.
“Ang gusto nating mangyari ay isang PNP na kayang itama ang sarili nito. We must be fair to personnel who serve honorably, but we must also be firm when violations are established. Hindi natin kailangang pagtakpan ang pagkakamali para maprotektahan ang institusyon. Correcting it is how we preserve the trust of the people,” the PNP Chief added.
The PNP maintains that internal cleansing is a continuing responsibility. By enforcing accountability while upholding fairness and recognizing personnel who serve with integrity, the organization seeks to build a more disciplined and trustworthy police force, consistent with its commitment to Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.
(PNP-PIO)
