Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC)

READ | DILG: PPSC Strengthens Cybersecurity Workforce Through National Cyber Training Institute

As criminals increasingly exploit digital platforms to target individuals, businesses, and institutions, the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) is strengthening the country's cybersecurity workforce to help keep communities safe in an increasingly connected world, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said.

The DILG highlighted the role of the PPSC's National Cyber Training Institute (NCTI) in preparing law enforcement personnel to address emerging cyber threats, strengthen digital investigations, and enhance the government's capacity to protect the public from online crimes.

The initiative supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s vision of building safer, smarter, and more resilient communities while advancing the administration's digitalization and cybersecurity agenda.

"As technology evolves, so do the threats faced by our communities. Our law enforcement personnel must be equipped not only to respond to crimes on the ground, but also to crimes committed in cyberspace. Through the NCTI, we are building the expertise needed to protect Filipinos in the digital age," the Department said.

The NCTI provides specialized training designed to help law enforcement officers identify, detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats while strengthening the protection of public institutions and critical systems against digital risks.

At present, the Institute has 183 students enrolled in three specialized programs and has already produced 514 graduates through its Cyber Leadership Executive Course (CLEC), Cyber Orientation Course (COC), and Cyber Intermediate Course (CIC).

Recognizing that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, the NCTI has also expanded its training initiatives to the youth sector through the Cyber Youth Leadership Course (CYLC), implemented in partnership with the National Youth Commission (NYC).

The program's first batch consists of 45 scholars composed of Sangguniang Kabataan officials, Local Youth Development Officers, and Youth Organization Registration Program (YORP) officers from the National Capital Region, CALABARZON, and Central Luzon.

Building on the success of the pilot run, the second batch will expand participation to students from State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and community youth leaders in coordination with local government units.

Meanwhile, the PPSC continues to strengthen the overall capabilities of the country's public safety sector through its Master Education and Training Program (METP), which provides competency-based training for police, fire, jail, and other public safety personnel.

As of 2025, the program has completed 218 classes and produced 11,219 graduates nationwide. Another 34 classes remain ongoing, with 1,389 students and trainees currently undergoing training across PPSC constituent units, reinforcing the government's commitment to developing a highly skilled, professional, and future-ready public safety workforce.

The Philippine Public Safety College joins the nation in observing the National Flag Days from May 28 to June 12, culminating in the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.

We honor our national flag as the ultimate symbol of the bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism that define the Filipino spirit.

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒍𝒂𝒈 𝑫𝒂𝒚! 🇵🇭

🇵🇭 𝓡𝓐𝓘𝓢𝓔 𝓨𝓞𝓤𝓡 𝓕𝓛𝓐𝓖❗ 🇵🇭

Starting today, we celebrate the National Flag Days by displaying our National Flag in our homes, schools, and offices in celebration of our nation’s independence.

Ceremonies will be held throughout the country, especially in the following sites:
📌 Dambana ng Pambansang Watawat, Alapan, Imus City, Cavite (with City Government of Imus)
📌 Rizal Park Luneta, Ermita, Manila (with National Parks Development Committee and Salute To A Clean Flag Movement)
📌 NHCP Museo nina Marcela Mariño at Felipe Agoncillo, Taal, Batangas (with Municipality of TAAL)
📌 Samonte Park, Cavite City, Cavite (in the afternoon, with City Government of Cavite)

May 28 was selected as the start of the National Flag Days as it is the anniversary of the Battle of Alapan. Filipino revolutionary forces under the overall command of General Emilio Aguinaldo, who returned from exile on 18 May 1898, defeated a large Spanish force at the field of Alapan, Imus, Cavite. In celebration of the victory, Aguinaldo unfurled and showed to the Filipino people for the first time the new National Flag made by Marcela Mariño de Agoncillo in Hong Kong at the Teatro Caviteño in Cavite City.

The new flag, which featured the red and blue fields with a white triangle superimposed by a sun with eight rays and three stars, would become the Flag of the Philippine nation and is the basis for our present-day standard.

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The Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) headed by its President, PBGen Ferdinando G. Sevilla (Ret.), DPSSG along with key officials and Constituent Unit Directors under the Office of the Undersecretary for Public Safety (OUSPS), welcomed the new DILG Philippines Undersecretary for Public Safety, USec Jed Patrick E. Mabilog, DM to its Head Office in Quezon City, yesterday, May 25, 2026.

In his message, the PPSC President expressed his gratitude to USec Mabilog for his visit as this was a great opportunity for the College to introduce its programs as well as to further discuss its future direction in providing services for the education and training of public safety officers.

USec Mabilog also expressed his gratitude to everyone for the warm welcome and gave his initial guidance. He emphasized that public safety involves the cooperation of all agencies and he is looking forward to closely working with the College in ensuring that the plans presented can be fully realized.

The Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) signed a historic partnership agreement with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on May 20, 2026 at the Heroes Hall of the PPSC Head Office in Quezon City.

The PPSC President, PBGen Ferdinando G. Sevilla (Ret.), DPSSG together with PCW Chairperson Ermelita V. Valdeavilla led the event that highlighted the establishment of partnerships especially among attached agencies of the DILG.

In his message, PBGen Sevilla underscored PPSC's efforts in making gender and development a way of life in the College. He also added that the agreement would further reinforce the existing programs and push forward the shared objective of having more gender responsive institutions.

Chairperson Valdeavilla expressed PCW's gratitude to the College for being a staunch support the GAD advocacy. She also expressed her confidence that the PPSC will further pursue more gender inclusive public safety services.

"Bayaning Nagkakaisa sa Gintong Oras ng Ating Bayan"

On May 11, 2026, during its traditional Monday Flag Raising Ceremony, the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC)—led by PPSC President PBGen Ferdinando G Sevilla (Ret.), MPSA—wholeheartedly supported the launch of "BAGONG BAYAN, Panahon na!" movement.

This whole-of-nation initiative aims to transform the current energy crisis into a catalyst for national unity, resilience, and collective action. The ceremony was graced by National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Director General PLtGen Ricardo F De Leon (Ret.), PhD, DPSSG, alongside NICA Deputy Director General Dr. Rodolfo Asel Tor, PPSC Constituent Unit Directors, and PPSC personnel.

The launch reinforces the spirit of bayanihan, civic responsibility, and collective action among PPSC employees and the entire nation. This also forms part of the PPSC's continuing efforts to enhance institutional values formation and foster a deeply service-oriented workforce.