PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE MANUAL PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 INTERFAITH SQUAD SYSTEM MANUAL PNP INTERNAL CLEANSING STRATEGY De ees)TABLE OF CONTENTS Promulgation Messages Chief, PNP The Director for Human Resource and Doctrine Development Acting Director, Chaplain Service Acknowledgement. Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 Section 1-1 Section 1-2 Section 1-3 Section 1-4 CHAPTER 2 Section 2-1 Section 2-2 Section 2-3 CHAPTER 3 Section 3-1 Section 3-2 Section 3-3 CHAPTER 4 Section 4-1 Section 4-2 Section 4-3 CHAPTER 5 Section 5-1 Section 5-2 Section 5-3 INTRODUCTION Enhanced Revitalized PNP Internal Cleansing Strategy The Interfaith SQUAD System How to Use this Manual Inspirational Guide for Squad Leaders and Values/LIFE Coaches WE SERVE AND PROTECT PNP Core Values The Police Creed Police Ethical Standards WE WALK THE TALK A God-Centered Life A Service-Oriented Life A Family-Based Life WE LIVE VICTORIOUSLY Experience New Life Build Strong Faith Win in Life CONCLUSION Sustaining the Interfaith SQUAD System Monitoring and Accountability Recommended Reading and Resources Definition of Terms List of Acronyms Annexes References 20 20 a 55 55 74 a6 86 110 126 126 128 131 139 140 142 151 viiCHS Technical Working Group 152 Resolution of the Board for Doctrine Development 153 Endorsement for Approval of the ISSM_ 155 villPNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION On May 27, 2019, Police General Oscar D Albayalde issued Memorandum Circular No, 2019-027 entitled “Enhanced Revitalized PNP Internal Cleansing Strategy" (ERPNPICS) which operationalizes the PNP's "strong desire to clean up its ranks” and “identify and weed out defiant PNP personnel particularly those who are engaged in illegal activities, impose corrective and punitive measures and instil in all PNP personnel a strong sense of commitment, dedication and responsibility to police work geared towards a God-centered, service-oriented, and family-based life.” One of the ERPNPICS's main components is the creation of a SQUAD ‘System under its Preventive Approach. For this purpose, the Chaplain Service is tasked to: (1) develop an Interfaith SQUAD System Manual which prescribes the guidelines and procedures for institutionalizing the SQUAD Weekly Interactive Meetings (SWIM), also known as Squad Leader's Time, for DHRDD approval; (2) coordinate with accredited SUGO Partners to identify, orient and train a pool of volunteer Values/LIFE Coaches composed of church ministers, lay leaders, pastors, a‘immah, and priests from their respective organizations; and (3) supervise the deployment of one Velues/LIFE Coach to each Squad This Manual provides information and guidelines on how to implement the Interfaith SQUAD System, It includes fifty-two (62) weekly Discussion Guides for the ‘Squads to share and learn from as they embark on their respective journeys of moral and spiritual transformation. Section 1-1 Enhanced Revitalized PNP Internal Cleansing Strategy The ERPNPICS aims to achieve the following primary objectives: (1) prevent PNP personnel from being involved in illegal activities; (2) identify, arrestiapprehend, prosecute and punish PNP personnel who ate involved in illegal activities; (3) remove PNP personnel who are incorrigible, iredeemable and hopeless; and, (4) reorient, reform, convert and reintegrate PNP personnel involved in illegal activities who are still redeemable to become responsible police personnel once again. The three-pronged Strategy is anchored on the PNP Core Values and Principles, Chapter 1 RESTRICTED 1PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED 1.1 PNP Core Values. The Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, as quoted below, embodies the PNP's Core Values and serves as the foundation for its vision of becoming “a highly capable, effective and credible police service working in partnership with 2 responsive community towards the attainment of a safer place in which to live, work and do business.” "We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.” a. Maka-Diyos. The PNP encourages its personnel to love and respect God, obey His commands, and live a life that is pleasing to Him b. Maka-Bayan. As the country’s premier law enforcement agenoy, the PNP requires its personnel to exhibit the highest respect for the rule of law. Its One Commendable Act (OCA) program motivates them to consciously perform deeds that promote patriotism, unity in diversity, and the common good. ¢. Maka-Tao. In enforcing the law without fear or favor, the PNP underscores respect for human rights in all its operations. Its OCA program also advocates that PNP personnel show compassion toward people in need, which may be as simple as helping a senior citizen safely cross a busy intersection, d. Maka-Kalikasan. The PNP understands the importance of caring for the environment. It helps mitigate land/sea/air pollution and the effects of climate change by undertaking special projects such as tree planting, clean-up drives and solid waste management. It is a member of the government's response team for disaster risk reduction and management. , Maka-Pamilya, The PNP acknowledges the importance and influence of family in the spiritual welfare of PNP personnel, hence the addition of Maka-Pamilya (family-based) to its core values and principles for the ERPNPICS. As Article XV, Section 1 of the Philippine Constitution asserts: "The State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation. Accordingly, it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total development." 1.2. ERPNPICS Core Principles. Under PNP MC No. 2019-027, the PNP adopted the following core principles: Chapter 1 RESTRICTED 2PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED God-Centered. Being God-centered means putting God first in all aspects of a person's life. Whether one refers to Him as God, Almighty Creator, Allah (SWT), Lord, Heavenly Father, Jehovah or by any other reverential name, the individual acknowledges the fact that He is the Supreme Being who governs his/her existence, and his/her plans and priorities must be in accordance with this Supreme Being's will Service-Oriented. Being service-oriented refers to an individual's willingness and ability to recognize and respond to another person's needs. PNP personnel are expected to embody the service orientation envisioned in Section 2 of Republic Act No. 8551 which specifies that “The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall be a community and service oriented agency responsible for the maintenance of peace and order and public safety.” Family-Based. Being family-based means that a person understands the value of his/her family, properly prioritizes its needs, and maintains healthy relationships with its members. As the basic unit of Filipino society, the family imparts values and beliefs which underpin an individual's personality, mold his/her attitude toward others and impact upon his/her personal and professional decision-making, 1.3. The Preventive Approach. This is a proactive way to maintain discipline and preempt misbehavior among PNP personnel, whether at work or off-duty. The Preventive Approach shall restrain PNP personnel from involvement in illegal activities by inculcating the values of love of God, country, people, and family. It seeks to attain the following objectives: a b. Chapter 1 Maintain order and discipline in the ranks at all levels; Implement a more effective reward and punishment system; Enhance accountability and professionalism among PNP personnel particularly the Squad leaders, ESPOs, PCP Commanders, COPs, DDs, PDs, RDs and other unit commanders of NSUs and PNP NHQ; Uplift the morality and spirituality of all PNP personnel; Enhance the physical and mental well-being of all PNP personnel; Monitor the activities of PNP personnel whether on duty or off-duty; Wam, advise, counsel and mentor PNP personnel to shun illegal activities; and, RESTRICTED 3PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED h. Impress upon all PNP members the concept of a God-centered, service-oriented, and family-based PNP. 1.4 The Restorative Approach. As the “soft hand” of the internal cleansing strategy, this utilizes programs on moral recovery and spiritual renewal to transform and redeem erring PNP personnel. The Restorative Approach shall reorient, reform, convert and reintegrate PNP personnel involved in illegal activities who are still redeemable to become responsible police personnel once again. It seeks to attain the following objectives: a. Conceptualize and implement an effective moral and spiritual recovery program; b. Enhance the values system of erring PNP personnel and embrace the PNP's true ideals of Maka-Diyos, Makabansa, Makatao, at Makakalikasan; c. Create integrity circles as accountability, mentoring and support groups to prevent the transformed PNP personnel from returning to their former illegal activities; d. Provide psychological and psychiatric interventions; and, €. __Institutionalize a continuous assessment program. 1.8 The Punitive Approach. As the “iron hana" of the internal cleansing strategy, this follows due process in investigating and imposing appropriate sanctions on erring PNP personnel. The Punitive Approach shall undertake programs to identity, artest/apprehend, prosecute and punish PNP personnel who are involved in illegal activities, and to remove PNP personnel who are incorrigible, irredeemable and hopeless. It seeks to attain the following objectives: 2. Monitor illegal activities committed by PNP personnel; b. Identify PNP personnel who are involved in illegal activities; c. Conduct case build up against involved PNP personnel; d. File administrative and criminal cases; . Arrest and neutralize erring PNP personnel; f Remove involved PNP personnel from the police service; Chapter 1 RESTRICTED 4PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED 16 9G. Monitor cases filed against PNP personnel; and, h. Monitor activities of dismissed PNP personnel. Section 1-2 The Interfaith SQUAD System The Meaning of SQUAD. This acronym stands for Spiritual Quest, Undertaking and Activities for Discipleship. For PNP personnel to better appreciate what the SQUAD System is about, the five words in the acronym are explained below: 17 Spiritual relates to the human soul/spirit as opposed to the physical body or material things; also refers to feelings and religious or sacred beliefs. Quest - is a search for something; in the PNP’s context, itis the pursuit of moral and spiritual transformation by seeking the Lord and finding meaning in life Undertaking - refers to a formal pledge or promise to do something; for the ERPNPICS, it is a commitment to the task of animating the whole organization with the same spirit of excellence throughout its ranks. Activities - may be a variety of actions, projects or interventions that help achieve the ERPNPICS's objectives, such as prayer meeting, mass or worship service, Bible/Qur'an reading, sharing of experiences, and lifestyle enhancement, self-care or self-help initiatives. Discipleship - is the process of creating faithful followers which entails learning and living by specific teachings; in the PNP’s context, this is a process that helps PNP personnel develop a lifestyle which is anchored on the agency's core values and principles. Objectives. The Interfaith SQUAD System is envisioned to: a. Serve as the primary vehicle for achieving the Preventive Approach's objectives; Chapter 1 RESTRICTED 5PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED 18 G Provide a venue for 2 regular SQUAD Weekly Interactive Meeting (SWIM), also known as "Squad Leader's Time" (SLT), to discuss the agenda and guide for the week; Bring together PNP personnel in a spirit of camaraderie, teamwork and a shared journey of transformation; Promote a sense of responsibility for each other and a sense of belonging to the Squad; Strengthen the Squad Members’ walk of faith and encourage accountability for their personal and professional actions; and, Allow Squad Members to reach out to the CHS and/or Values/LIFE Coaches if they need counseling for issues affecting their well-being. jelines for the Organization and Composition of a Squad. Ina military organization, a Squad is a group of eight to fourteen (8 to 14) soldiers led by a non- commissioned officer. In layman's terms, it is a small group of people who are trained to accomplish a task. As defined by MC 2019-027, a Squad is “a group of PNP personnel composed of a minimum of five (5) to a maximum of eight (8) members led by a Squad Leader.” a All PNP personnel, whether PCOs, PNCOs or NUP, shall be included in the composition of a Squad A Squad Leader (SL) is the most senior PCO/PNCO or most ranking NUP in a Squad. He/she is expected to mentor the Squad members and assume responsibility for their discipline The SL is assisted by an accredited and trained Values/LIFE (Leadership, Integrity, Faith, Excellence) Coach from any of the SUGO Partners. 1.9 Roles and Responsibilities of the Squad Leader. A Squad Leader (SL) is the most senior PCO/PNCO or most ranking NUP in a Squad who mentors his/her ‘Squad Members. He/she is also responsible for: a b. Chapter 1 Determining the schedule and venue for convening the SWIM/SLT; Presiding over the SWIM/SLT; Getting to know the Squad Members and Values/LIFE Coach assigned to the Squad; RESTRICTED 6PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED 1.10 Roles and Responsi Consulting the Squad Members and Values/LIFE Coach on the appropriate Discussion Guide for sharing; Ensuring the presentable appearance of their Squad Members at all times, in accordance with the guidelines in “Tamang Bihis", Monitoring the Squad Members’ daily attendance; Imposing rules on and monitoring of the Squad Members’ discipline; Accomplishing a weekly evaluation report on the performance of Squad Members; Rendering a written report on any offense/s or infraction/s committed by Squad Members; Recommending any Squad Member for reformation if necessary; Recommending the Squad Members’ IPER; Endorsing the Squad Members’ leave application for approval of the appropriate Administrative Unit/Section; Endorsing recommendations for the Squad Members’ schooling and promotion, among other personnel transactions; and, Serving as the custodian of the Interfaith SQUAD System Manual and ‘Squad Journal fies of the Volunteer Values/LIFE Coach. The ValuesiLIFE Coach is a member of the PNP MFPC-accredited SUGO Partners (please refer to the list in Annex A) who volunteered, was vetted, oriented and trained to facilitate the SWIM/SLT's Discussion Guide. As such, he/she is responsible for: a b. Chapter 1 Assisting the SL in conducting the SWIM/SLT on a weekly basis; Getting to know the Squad Leader and Members; Coordinating with the SL in determining which Discussion Guide to facilitate for the week; Studying the appropriate Discussion Guide in advance; RESTRICTED 7PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED . Facilitating the SWIM/SLT using Discussion Guides in this Manual and similar material in other CHS-recommended and DHRDD-approved SQUAD System resources; f. Promoting the values of LIFE - Leadership, Integrity, Faith and Excellence - in the Squad; g. Responding to a SL's or Member's request for clarification during the sharing session; and, h. Responding to a SL's or Member's request for counseling andior referral to a suitable counselor. 1.11 Roles and Responsibilities of Squad Members. All PNP personnel have been directed to sign up as Members of a Squad, As such, they are responsible for: a. Getting to know their SL and the Values/LIFE Coach assigned to their respective Squads; b. Reporting for work in the prescribed attire, in accordance with the guidelines in "Tamang Binis", c. Complying with the rules on attendance and discipline; d. Participating actively in the SWIM/SLT, and bringing their own notebooks or journals if they wish to take notes during the meeting; . Providing inputs and feedback to the SL and Values/LIFE Coach on the points that were shared and discussed; f Applying their learning and insights to their daily life and whenever feasible, sharing the learning and insights with their families; g. Reaching out to the SL or Values/LIFE Coach in case they need clarification on what was discussed; and, h. Reaching out to the SL or Values/LIFE Coach in case they need counseling and/or referral to @ suitable counselor. 1.12. Roles and Responsibilities of the PNP Chaplain Service. The CHS's mission is to provide pastoral, religious, moral enhancement, spiritual guidance and counseling services to PNP personnel and their dependents, regardless of their religious affiliations. In implementing the Interfaith SQUAD System, it is responsible for: Chapter 1 RESTRICTED 8PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Developing an Interfaith SQUAD System Manual, for the DHRDD's approval; Coordinating with SUGO Partners, the Faith-Based Groups duly acoredited by the PNP Multi-Faith Pastoral Counoil under LO! 17/10 “Spiritual Upliftment and Growth in the Organization (SUGO)", and Catholic, Evangelical, Muslim and other religious denominations and NGOs to identify and vet volunteer Values/LIFE Coaches for the Squads; Formulating the POI for orienting or training the identified SLs and Values/LIFE Coaches, Serving as OPR for such orientation or training; Providing related training materials for the use of Values/LIFE Coaches, as approved by DHRDD; Monitoring the progress and accomplishments of SUGO Partners; and, Attending and providing guidance during the quarterly assessment and evaluation of the Interfaith SQUAD System implementation. 1.13 Basic Do's and Don'ts. Squad Leaders and Values/LIFE Coaches are encouraged to take note of the following: Do: a Chapter 1 Pray for a change of heart. Genuine transformation comes from within Practice active listening. Be tactful always, especially in addressing issues raised. Understand that Squad Members come from different backgrounds and possess varying levels of expertise, experience and exposure to values. Encourage Squad Members to actively participate. Keep SWIM proceedings and personal disclosures confidential. For this purpose, level off with the Squad Members on what is known as the "Chatham House Rule", wherein the participants are allowed to use the information received, but the identities and affiliations of the speaker/s and other participants are kept confidential RESTRICTED 9PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED ft, Cultivate genuine relationships. g. Be conscious of the time - SWIMs/SLTs are designed to run for 60 to 90 minutes only. The date and time agreed on is probably the most convenient for majority of the Squad Members. h. Address minor infractions immediately so that these do not escalate into causes for grave concern. ValuesiLIFE Coaches are requested to refrain from the following: DON'T: a. Ask for money or PNP IDs or signed business cards. b. Give out solicitation letters to the Squads. c. Be offended by any “foul” or “street language used during the ‘SWIM/SLT. d. — Proselytize - the SWIMISLT is not a venue for recruiting Squad Members into your own church. Always remember that the Interfaith SQUAD System respects all religions in the PNP . Drop names of ranking officials or politicians to gain favor. The Squad Members must be made to feel comfortable in a non-threatening learning environment where everyone is treated as a peer or equal. Endorse nor attack any religion Section 1-3 How to Use this Manual 1.14 How the Manual is Organized. This Manual is composed of five (5) Chapters. Its 52 Discussion Guides - equal to the number of weeks in a year - are supposed to be shared during the Interfaith SQUAD System's initial year of implementation. a. Chapter 1 (Introduction) discusses the background, rationale, objectives and other policy- and procedure-related concems on the Interfaith SQUAD System. Chapter 1 RESTRICTED 10PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED b. Chapter 2 (We Serve and Protect) contains 18 Discussion Guides that help Squad Members understand the PNP Core Values, Police Creed and Police Ethical Doctrine as these apply to their daily life. c. Chapter 3 (We Walk the Talk) contains 15 Discussion Guides that illustrate in practical terms how Squad Members can live a God- centered, service-oriented and family-based life d. Chapter 4 (We Live Victoriously) contains 19 Discussion Guides on LIFE skills that are valuable in the journey for personal transformation They are divided into Sections on "Experience New Life’, "Build Strong Faith" and "Win in Life” e Chapter S (Conclusion) discusses the Interfaith SQUAD System's sustainability and mechanisms for monitoring and accountability. It also recommends reading materials and other resources that Squad Members may find useful in strengthening their walk of faith Each Section of Discussion Guides is designed as a “stand alone" material The SL and Values/LIFE Coach may opt to follow the overall sequence as presented (ie., from Discussion Guide 2.1 to 4.19) or to study each Section as a distinct series, (e.g.,"A God-Centered Life" first, then move on to "Build Strong Faith"). Some PNP Offices started implementing their respective SQUAD Systems even prior to the issuance of PNP MC No. 2019-027, and may already be “advanced” compared to Squads that were organized only after the MC was approved. It is up to the SL and Values/LIFE Coach to consult the Squad Members and determine which Discussion Guides from this Manual are suitable for them, Likewise, in the event that the Squad is composed of Members from different religious affiliations, the SL may wish to confer with them on their preference for a ValuesiLIFE Coach (e.g., priest, pastor, imam, INC minister). 4.18 Recommended Sequence of the SWIMWSLT. A SWIMISLT is similar to the Bible study or cell group meeting that many Christian churches practice. These churches believe that a midweek “feeding on God's Word is necessary to build up its members’ faith. The SWIM is also akin to the Islamic "mashwarah" - a mutual consultation on matters of importance such as home, career, community and country. Therefore, among the Muslim faithful in the PNP, the SWIM may mean a SQUAD Weekly Interactive Mashwarah The SL presides over the SWIMISLT. In the first 20 to 25 minutes, he/she will do the following a. Check the Squad's attendance. Chapter 1 RESTRICTED "PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED 9 Lead the opening prayer or have a Member do so. Call the SWIM/SLT to order. Acknowledge the Squad’s cooperation and support in maintaining discipline, and note any good deeds and small acts of kindness done by individual Members. Briefly discuss any reported or observed misdemeanor, misconduct, breach of internal discipline, administrative negligence or any violation of regulations and laws during the week, and resolveldispose the same. Check on any issues affecting morale, and listen to any grievances or problems. Family or work-related problems and concerns may be referred to the Values/LIFE Coach for prayer and guidance. Identify actionable items, if any, then provide final guidance The Values/LIFE Coach facilitates the delivery of the Interfaith SQUAD System Discussion Guide for the week. In the next 30 to 60 minutes, he/she will do the following: a Chapter 1 Recognize birthdays, anniversaries and other significant events for the week. Introduce the Discussion Guide. Please refer to the succeeding item on Discussion Guide Format. Encourage Squad Members to read the passages from the Holy Bible or Holy Qur'an which are quoted in the Discussion Guide, even during the first SWIM/SLT, Suggest that Squad Members bring a Bible or Quran during the ‘SWIMISLT or download the appropriate app on their phones. Exercise care when doctrinal issues are raised during the sharing and emphasize the SWIM/SLT's interfaith nature (refer to the last item in this Section on the Interfaith Approach). Gently remind the Squad Members that the Discussion Guides’ Key Learning Points (KLP) focus on moral values and practical tips on how to apply them to daily life Ask questions that encourage participation and sharing of experiences and insights. RESTRICTED 12PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED 9. he Entertain any special requests for prayer from the Squad Members. Lead the prayer and close the SWIM/SLT with a group recitation of a faith declaration. 4.16 The Discussion Guide Format. A SWIM/SLT Discussion Guide follows the RIGP format - Reflection, Inspiration, Challenge and Prayer. This acronym may be easy to remember because it also represents the PNP's Revitalized internal Cleansing Program. a Chapter 1 Reflection (5 to 10 minutes). Questions are used to help break the ice and establish connection among the Squad Members. The Values/LIFE Coach may opt for an icebreaker activity that is related to the topic. For Squads that have been meeting even before the ERPNPICS MC was approved, the discussion may begin with a sharing of answered prayers. Inspiration (20 to 30 minutes). Each Discussion Guide contains Scripture from the Holy Bible, an Ayat (verse) or two from the Holy Quran and a Hadith (teaching from Prophet Muhammad). Depending on the Squad's religious profile, the Values/LIFE Coach may choose which Inspiration to use Each Discussion Guide has two or three KLPs. The Values/LIFE Coach may enumerate all of them before going into a more detailed discussion of each KLP as the meeting progresses. The Bible verses accompanying each KLP may be shared as a means to encourage ‘Squad Members to read and meditate on God's Word. The Squad Members may choose to take notes during the sharing and write their insights in their own notebook or journal. It is possible that due to time constraints, the Squad may not be able to finish all the KLPs in a Discussion Guide, Depending on the Squad's consensus, the Values/LIFE Coach may decide to: (1) extend the time for a few minutes, (2) agree to tackle the remainder of the KLPs during the succeeding week, or (3) convert the KLP into a question for take- home assignment. All Scriptures are from the New American Bible Revised Edition (NABRE), New Living Translation (NLT), New Intemational Version (NIV), and English Standard Version (ESV) of the Bible, and can be accessed from Bible Gateway (https:!mww. biblegateway.com), RESTRICTED 13PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED ¢c. Challenge (6 to 10 minutes). This asks the Squad Members to share what their most significant learning of the week is, and how they can apply it to their own life The Values/LIFE Coach may opt to integrate the sharing of insights and potential application of learning in the discussion of each of the KLPs. The goal is to help the Squad Members gain understanding of the learning’s value in their life d. Prayer (10 to 15 minutes). This is the most important part of the SWIMISLT. It is a time to take specific requests to God. The goal is to unleash the power of prayer in this journey of moral and spiritual transformation. For those who are not used to praying, the guide below (ACTS) may help: 1) Adoration - Begin by praising God for who He is. Acknowledge that God is the Supreme Being who is worthy of our worship 2) Contrition - Confess and ask forgiveness for any sins. A pure heart clears the communication lines to God. 3) Thanksgiving - Express gratitude for God's blessings and open the heart to receive more, 4) Supplication - Ask and lift up any prayer requests for provision, protection, healing, promotion, ete. It is recommended that the SWIM/SLT close with all Squad Members reciting a Faith Declaration which is at the end of every Discussion Guide. The Faith Declaration harnesses the power of the spoken word and verbalizes what the Squad believes in or desires for its Members. In Discussion Guide 2.1, for example, the Faith Declaration invokes the Lord's blessing upon all Squad Members; in Discussion Guide 2.2, it asks God to make them instruments of His peace; and in Discussion Guide 2.3, it uses the Serenity Prayer, The Faith Declarations aim to end the SWIM/SLT on a positive note. Many self-help and success coaches advocate the verbalization of positive thoughts (affirmations) as a means to build self-confidence and reinforce desired changes in behavior. 1.17 An Interfaith Approach to the SQUAD System. The PNP officially adopted an interfaith approach for its spiritual development programs, and as such it welcomes all religions and denominations, especially those which desire to partner with the CHS in the preventive and restorative aspects of the ERPNPICS. Chapter 1 RESTRICTED 14PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED This Manual is a tool for supporting the moral and spiritual transformation of all PNP personnel, regardless of their religious affiliations. The vision is to transform them into God-centered, service-oriented and family-based public servants. According to data from the DPRM as of June 2019, PNP personnel are predominantly Roman Catholic (71.42%). Other religions within the PNP include Islam (5.00%); Evangelical, that is, Protestant, Baptist, Adventist, Pentecostal and Aglipayan (3.83%); Iglesia Ni Cristo (2.55%); and Others (17.20%). Given this diversity, it is essential for the Interfaith SQUAD System to focus on the common ground among religions, that includes: (a) a belief in the existence of God, Allah or a Supreme Creator; (b) prayer as a cornerstone and expression of that belief; and, (c) the reading of God's Word which is contained in a Holy Book (i.., the Bible or Quran). Likewise, it is important that different policies and practices are respected Among the Iglesia Ni Cristo's kapatiran, for example, only INC ministers and church workers are authorized to teach or facilitate learning about the Bible. Therefore, the CHS shall endeavor to request volunteer Values/LIFE Coaches from local INC churches to ensure the active participation of an estimated 4,800 Squad Members nationwide who belong to the INC. Section 1-4 Inspirational Guide for Squad Leaders and Values/LIFE Coaches The very nature of law enforcement requires moral ascendany, or the ability to influence others by conforming to and exhibiting the highest standards of decorum, As public servants, police officers will find it easier to enforce the law when they enjoy the respect and confidence of the people they serve. For them to attain this, they need a strong spiritual foundation that can preclude any possible misuse or abuse of the power and authority which are vested in them Squad Leaders and Values/LIFE Coaches have been tasked with responsibilities that are critical to the success of the Interfaith SQUAD System. They are deemed the Chaplain Service's “force multipliers" in shepherding the PNP's journey toward genuine moral and spiritual transformation. As such, they are likely to encounter different challenges as they discharge their duties. Because Discipleship (the “D* in SQUAD) is a deeply personal and highly subjective process, the Activities (the "A" in SQUAD) conducted may produce varied Chapter 1 RESTRICTED 15PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED results. Similar to the parable of the sower, SLs and Values/LIFE Coaches scatter the seeds of faith through the SWIM/SLT, but these seeds fall on different types of soil (people with diverse personal attitudes about faith), which may or may not grow and bear fruit The insights in this Section intend to inspire SLs and Values/LIFE Coaches to equip themselves and persevere in the assignment they are given. Some are excerpts adapted from a Leadership Group Guide designed by Victory (victory.org.ph) in 2017 for its Victory Group (VG) Leaders. A VG is similar to a Squad in composition (5 to 8 people from the same age bracket), activity (to meet once a week for Bible study, sharing and prayer), and goal (discipleship). This Inspirational Guide follows the acronym LIFE, which stands for Leadership, Integrity, Faith and Excellence 1.18 Leadership. Transformational leadership seeks to bring out the very best in others by encouraging, motivating and inspiring them to identify areas where change is needed. Together, the leader and team members create a vision to guide them and execute a plan for the change they seek. The leader sets the example for team members to follow. a. Servant Leadership. Servant leaders put the needs and welfare of their team first, their own second. They recognize and listen to other people's perspectives, provide the support to help team members achieve their personal and professional goals, involve them in decision- making when necessary, and create a culture of community and cooperation among them: Everyone in the Squad has the potential and opportunity to become a servant leader, whether or not he/she has a formal title. At home or at Work, a person can serve by being faithful in everything that he/she does, without complaining or feeling entitled. The key is to develop a “servant's heart" - the willingness to serve others first and to sacrifice self-interest for the greater good of the Squad. b. Discipleship in the PNP. The PNP's 187,864 personnel (based on data from DPRM as of June 2019) represent a possible 23,483 Squads (with 8 members each) that must be organized nationwide. Squad Members come from all walks of life and different backgrounds, Some may have been brought up as devout followers of their religion; others may be nominal or non-practicing members of their church. Given such diversity, it is important that SLs and Values/LIFE Coaches focus on the common ground among Squad Members: a belief in the existence of God, Allah or a Supreme Creator; prayer as an expression Chapter 1 RESTRICTED 16PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED of that belief; and the reading of God's Word which is contained in a Holy Book. This common ground forms the foundation of the Interfaith SQUAD System's SWIW/SLT. Creating a Culture of Leadership. A culture is the set of self- reinforcing beliefs, practices and behaviors in an organization. It is shaped by what beliefs, practices and behaviors its members repeat or eject, and by who each member relates with. Leaders consciously drive and unconsciously influence organizational culture with their own beliefs, practices and behaviors. Transformational leaders create a leadership culture by clearly defining their purpose, communicating their agenda for change, recognizing the value of people, walking the talk, and empowering their members to become leaders themselves. SLs and Values/LIFE Coaches have been entrusted with the task of helping transform Squad Members into God- centered, service-oriented and family-based public servants. In the process of leading and facilitating the SWIM/SLT, they empower Squad Members with the ability to exercise leadership in their own spheres of influence - family, friends, community - and to disciple others by sharing their learning 1.19. Integrity. integrity is defined in two ways: as “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles” and as "the state of being whole and undivided’. Both definitions apply to SLs and Values/LIFE Coaches. In the course of leading and facilitating the SWIMISLT, they must exhibit strong moral principles and a solid, undivided sense of purpose a Chapter 1 Moral Excellence. In daily life, the world encourages people to compromise or settle for instant gratification. What is easy and what is instant may lead to sin in various areas - morality, time, money, felationships, work. But when a person focuses on God's Word and Will for his/her life, God's power sustains him/her. Compromise - or accepting moral standards that are lower than what one deems desirable - is no longer an option because he/she is confident that by God's grace, he/she will not lack for anything Personal Accountability. Every person must be fully responsible for hisher owns actions and their consequences. Personal accountability is a choice to take ownership of one’s situation and not blame others for its causes and costs. It is a mindset that accepts the obligation and opportunity to do what is expected, or even more, with @ good attitude In the workplace, it means public servants come to work on time, perform the duties required, complete the tasks they are assigned, and go the extra mile to help someone. RESTRICTED 7PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Personal accountability is an expression of integrity. As British writer and theologian CS Lewis says, it is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. 1.20 Faith. Faith is confidence in what is hoped for and the assurance of what is. not seen. Faith comes from trusting God's plan and purpose for each persons life God knows every individual inside out - their achievements and mistakes, their hopes and fears. a. Faith in Leadership. Faith in leadership requires reading and meditating on God's Word, praying, and declaring His Word in every situation. Practically speaking, faith in leadership means the SL or Values/LIFE Coach brings God into the Squad's everyday decisions, They lead by trusting God's Word and living what it says as an example to their families, friends, colleagues and Squad Members. God has set apart some chosen people to become SLs and Values/LIFE Coaches so that they will impact the PNP with their leadership of small groups of men and women who need to feel His presence. b. Handling God's Word. The hearts of SLs and Values/LIFE Coaches should be set in advance to study, apply and teach God's Word. Their response to the call to take on the leadership responsibility is to study God's Word diligently and obey it wholeheartedly. They must see God's, Word as “useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives... to correct us when we are wrong and teach us to do what is right." It equips them for every good work 1.21. Excellence. Excellence is usually defined as “the quality of being outstanding or extremely good”. It cannot exist without a baseline, standard or goal to measure it against. To achieve excellence in leadership, Squad Leaders, Members and Values/LIFE Coaches must meet the standard in God's Word across all religions: to honor Him and give Him glory in everything - thought, word and deed. a. Excellence in Leadership. In the eyes of the world, a leader can be successful and excellent, even if his/her health and/or family relationships are being sacrificed. Excellent leadership that honors God, on the other hand, takes care of personal health, values family and relationships, and upholds standards of excellence at work Moses asked God to "teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom". In living a life of excellence in leadership, it is important to recognize that each person's time is limited and his/her Chapter 1 RESTRICTED 18PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Chapter 1 days are numbered. Equally important is knowing that it is impossible to live such a life apart from a relationship with God, hence Moses asks Him to “teach us". Through reading and meditating on God's Word, seeking Him and obeying Him, honoring God becomes a priority. When this happens, everything else will follow. SLs and Values/LIFE Coaches must learn to make the most of each day, valuing both people and productivity, and seek excellence in leadership by honoring God in everything, every day. Leadership in the Family. Marriage is God's idea and happens by God's design. Children are a blessing and reward from God. The gift of family is very close to God's heart, so family must be important to all SLs and Members as well. Marriage and family must never be sacrificed on the altar of “temporal success" - the demands of the job, the aspiration for promotion, the desire for material wealth. Marriage and family are designed to be top priority. No one else on this, earth can be what each person is to their family. No one else can be a father or mother to their children. No one else can be @ son or daughter to their parents. Squad Leaders, Members and Values/LIFE Coaches ate supposed to be the best models of God's Word to their family at home and to their Squad at work. What they do reflects who God is in their life and shows whether they honor Him or not. His grace and presence enable them to demonstrate humility, forgiveness and obedience to their family in all aspects of life RESTRICTED 19PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Chapter 2 WE SERVE AND PROTECT Section 2-1 PNP Core Values 2.1 Love of God (Maka-Diyos) Reflection Do we believe in God or a Supreme Being? How do we experience His presence in our life? Inspiration from the Holy Bible “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and vith all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. (Matthew 22:36- 38) Worthy are you, Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. (Revelation 4:11) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an *O mankind, worship your Lord, who created you and those before you, that you may become righteous.” (Surah Bagarah 2:21) “And do not make (as equal) with Allah another deity indeed, | am to you from Him a clear warner." (Surah Adh-Dhariyat 51:51) Hadith bn Abbas said Allah revealed to His Messenger (PBUH) saying: “Allah is the one possessing divinity and the right to be worshipped by the entire creation.” (Rawahu ibn Jareer Bin Abi Hatem, Tafseer At-Tabari 1:1) Narrated ‘Abdullah (RA): The Prophet (PBUH) said one statement and | said another. The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Whoever dies while still invoking anything other Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 20PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED than Allah as a rival to Allah, will enter Hell (Fire)." And | said, "Whoever dies without invoking anything as a rival to Allah, will enter Paradise." (Sahih Al-Bukhari) How do we show that we love God? a Challenge The greatest commandment is to love God. We are expected to show Him respect and obedience. And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you? He requires only that you fear the Lord your God, and live in a way that pleases him, and love him and serve him with all your heart and soul And you must always obey the Lord's commands and decrees that | am giving you today for your own good. (Deuteronomy 10:12-13) We were created in God's image, to praise and glorify Him in everything that we do. So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (Genesis 1:27) So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31) Live a life that is pleasing to God and avoid doing things that displease Him. There are six things the Lorp hates - no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family. (Proverbs 6:16-19) What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own life? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received. If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 21PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: May God bless us and protect us. May God smile on us and be gracious to us. May God show us His favor and give us peace. 2.2 Love of Family (Maka-Pamilya) Reflection Who are the members of our family? What activity do we enjoy doing together asa family? Inspiration from the Holy Bible Blessed are all who fear the Lord, and who walk in his ways. What your hands provide you will enjoy; you will be blessed and prosper: Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your home, Your children like young olive plants around your table. Just so will the man be blessed who fears the Lord. (Psalm 128:1-4) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “Our Lord, | have settled some of my descendents in an uncultivated valley near Your sacred House, our Lord, that they may establish prayer. So make hearts among the people incline toward them and provide for them from the fruits that they might be grateful." (Surah A\-Ibrahim 14:37) “My Lord, save me and my family from [the consequence of] what they do.” (Surah Ash-Shu'ara’ 26:169) Hadith Abu Hurairah (RA) reported: “Verily, whoever believes in Allah and the hereafter let him uphold the ties of kinship.” (Al-Bukhari) An A’iesa (RA) said: That Messenger (PBUH) said: “The best among you who are the best to their families, and | am the best of you to my family.” (AtTimidhi) Jabir bin Mut’am (RA) narrated: “That the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said The one who severs the tie of kinship will not enter paradise.”(Muttafaqun ‘Alayh) How does God form our family? 2. God unites man and woman in marriage. Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 2PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED “At last!" the man exclaimed. “This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called ‘woman,’ because she was taken from ‘man.” This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one. (Genesis 2:23-24) b. The gift of family is a blessing from God. Our family must be anchored on God's love. Our home should be a place where God is revered and Where we show His love to one another. Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or tude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it Keeps no tecord of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is, always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8) c. God provides the guidance to serve as foundations for relationships in a family Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, or they will become discouraged. (Colossians 3:18-21) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received. If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: Lord make us an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred let us sow love. Where there is injury let us seek pardon. Where there is doubt let us show faith. Where there is despair let us spread hope. Where there is darkness let us shine light. And where there is sadness let us share joy. Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 23PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED 2.3 Love of Country (Maka-Bayan) Reflection What do we like most about the Philippines? What do we not like about our country? Inspiration from the Holy Bible Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people chosen as his inheritance. (Psalm 33:12) If then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their evil ways, | will hear them from heaven and pardon their sins and heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “You are the best nation produced [as an example] for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah. If only the People of the Scripture had believed, it would have been better for them. Among them are believers, but most of them are defiantly disobedient." (Surah Ali ‘imran 3:1 10) Hadith Abu Talha (RA) reported: That the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: "Love of your country (patriotism) is part of your faith”. Ahmad, At-Tirmidhi, IbnMajah, and Al-Hakim (Radhiyallahu ‘anhu) recorded that Hakim bin Mu’awiyah bin Haydah narrated that his father said that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: "You are the final of seventy nations, you are the best and most honoured among them to Allah.” In what ways can we show that we love our country? a. Be diligent about our responsibilities as citizens. We pay our taxes, follow the law, and set a good example for our children to follow. Even Jesus Christ understood that a citizen should abide by his obligations to God and to the government. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren't swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are. Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not?" Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 24PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED "Show me the coin used for paying the tax.” They brought him a denarius, and he asked them, "Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar's,” they replied, Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God's.” (Matthew 22:16-17, 19- 21) b. Serve our country with commitment and competence. As public servants, we are expected to have the passion, humility and skills to do our jobs. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free. (Ephesians 6:7- 8) And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. (Psalm 78:72) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins, Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: Grant us Lord the serenity fo accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference. 2.4 Compassion (Maka-Tao) Reflection Can we share our story about a time in our life when someone was kind to us? How did that act of kindness make us fee!? Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 25PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Inspiration from the Holy Bible [And] be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. (Ephesians 4:32) Beloved, if God so loved us, we also must love one another. (1 John 4:11) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “Then will he be of those who believe, and enjoin patience, (constancy, and self-restraint), and enjoin deeds of kindness and compassion." (Surah Al-Balad 90:17) Hadith Abu Dawud recorded from Abdullah bin Amr that he narrated (from the Prophet), "Whoever does not show mercy to our children, nor does he recognize the right of our elders, then he is not of us. Those in whose heart is no mercy for others. will not attain the mercy of Allah.” (Muttafaqun Alaihi) How do we show compassion for others? a. God shows compassion for us and showers us with His grace by giving us good things we do not deserve As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him, (Psalm 103:13) b. Love our neighbors as ourselves. We look after the interests and wellbeing of others in the same way we look after our own. We speak to them kindly, give allowance for their mistakes, and give them the benefit of the doubt. Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (James 2:8) c. Comfort those who are in trouble. This may be through prayer, words of sympathy and encouragement, material or financial support, or our presence in their time of need God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 26PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: We trust in You, Lord, with all our heart and we do not lean on our own understanding. In all our ways we acknowledge You, and You will direct our paths. All the things for which we pray and ask, in faith we believe that we have received them, and You grant them to us. 2.5 Care for God's Creation (Maka-Kalikasan) Reflection Have we experienced coming to work during a storm or a flood? Based on our observation, what causes floods after heavy rain? Inspiration from the Holy Bible Then God said: Let us make human beings in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the tame animals, all the wild animals, and all the creatures that crawl on the earth. (Genesis 1:26) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “Are you more difficult to create or is the heaven that He constructed He raised its height, and has perfected it, Its night He covers with darkness and its forenoon He brings out (with light), And the earth, after that, He spread it out, And brought forth there from its water and its pasture. And the mountains He has fixed firmly. (To be) a provision and benefit for you and your cattle.” (Surah An-Nazi'at 79:27-33) “...and seek not (occasion for) mischief in the land: for Allah loves not those who do mischief. * (Surah Al-Qasas 28:77) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED aPNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Hadith Abu Said Al-Khudri reported that Allah's Messenger (PBUH), said: “The world is beautiful and verdant, and verily God, be He exalted, has made you His stewards init, and He sees how you acquit yourselves.” (Sahih Muslim) How do we care for God's creation? a Challenge We are called to guard and preserve God's creation. Simple acts like keeping our surroundings clean and disposing of garbage properly help preserve our environment. The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. (Genesis 2:15) The heavens belong to the Lord, but he has given the earth to all humanity. (Psalm 115:16) God wants all creation to thrive. We are not the only creatures on this earth. When we pollute the land, sea or air, our actions affect God's other creations and their ability to survive and grow. You make springs pour water into the ravines, so streams gush down from the mountains. They provide water for all the animals, and the wild donkeys quench their thirst. The birds nest beside the streams and sing among the branches of the trees. You send rain on the mountains from your heavenly home, and you fill the earth with the fruit of your labor. You cause grass to grow for the livestock and plants for people to use. You allow them to produce food from the earth - wine to make them glad, olive oil to soothe their skin, and bread to give them strength. (Psalm 104:10-15) What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own life? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins, Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 28PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: We move in faith every day because we know that without faith, itis impossible to please You, Lord. As we draw near to You, we believe that You exist and that You reward those who seek You. We serve only You, and You bless us. We know that all things are possible with You Section 2-2 The Police Creed | believe in God, The Supreme Being, the Great Provider, and the Creator of all men and everything deer to me. In return, | can do no less than love Him above all, obey His word, seek His guidance in the performance of my sworn duties, and honor Him at all times. \ believe that respect for authority is a duty. | respect and uphold the Constitution, the laws of the land, and the applicable rules and regulations Irecognize the legitimacy and authority of the leadership and obey legal orders of my superior officers. | believe in selfiess love and service to people. Towards this end, | commit myself to the service of my fellowmen over and above my personal interest. I believe in the sanctity of marriage and family life | shall set the example of decency and morality, shall have high regard for family life and value of marital fidelity I believe in the responsible dominion and stewardship over material things. | shall inhibit myself from extravagance and ostentatious display of material things. | shall help protect the environment and conserve nature to maintain ecological balance. | believe in the wisdom of truthfulness. | must be trustworthy and | shall uphold the truth at all times. Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 29PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED 2.6 Respect for God Reflection Let us think about one person we truly respect. What are the qualities of this person that we admire? Inspiration from the Holy Bible For the Lord, your God, is the God of gods, the Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who has no favorites, accepts no bribes, who executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and loves the resident alien, giving them food and clothing. (Deuteronomy 10:17-18) Give to the Lord, you sons of God, give to the Lord glory and might; Give to the Lord the glory due his name. Bow down before the Lord’s holy splendor! (Psalm 29:1-2) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “He is Allah, other than whom there is no deity, the Sovereign, the Pure, the Perfection, the Bestower of Faith, the Overseer, the Exalted in Might, the Compeller, the Superior. Exalted is Allah above whatever they associate with Him." (Surah Al- Hashr 59:23-24) Hadith Ikrimah said Allah revealed to His Messenger (PBUH), say: "He is Allah, one meaning He is the one, the singular, who has no peer, no assistant, no rival, no equal and none comparable to him.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari) Abu Hurairah Radhi-ya Allahu‘anhu: “Allah has ninety-nine Names, i.e. one hundred minus one; and whoever believes in their meaning and acts accordingly, will enter paradise; and Allah is Witr (one) and loves ‘the Witr’.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari) Who is God in our life? a. God js the Supreme Being. He is omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (is everywhere, 24/7), and omnipotent (all-powerful). He prayed, “O Lord, God of our ancestors, you alone are the God who is in heaven. You are ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. You are powerful and mighty; no one can stand against you!" (2 Chronicles 20:6) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 30PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED b. God is the Great Provider. He is the source for all our needs. He cares about what we care about. No matter how small our need, He knows it, No matter our big our need, He can provide it. And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others, For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity in you. (2 Corinthians 9:8,10) c. God is our Healer. He can heal not only our physical bodies, but also our hearts and minds. He can set us free from vices and addictions. He can mend broken relationships. You must serve only the Lord your God. If you do, | will bless you with food and water, and | will protect you from illness. There will be no miscarriages or infertility in your land, and | will give you long, full lives. (Exodus 23:25-26) | will give you back your health and heal your wounds,” says the Lord (Jeremiah 30:17) He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: You bless the righteous, Lord and surround us with Your favor as a shield. Because Your hand is upon us, we increase in wisdom and in favor wherever we go and in whatever we do. Every good thing and every perfect gift comes from You, Lord. Surely Your goodness and loving Kindness will follow us all the days of our life, and we will dwell in Your house forever. Chapter 2 RESTRICTED awPNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED 2.7 Respect for Authority Reflection As students, did we always follow our school's rules and regulations? Can we share our story about a time when we did not? How did we feel about our disobedience? Inspiration from the Holy Bible Let every person be subordinate to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been established by God. Therefore, whoever resists authority opposes what God has appointed, and those who oppose it will bring judgment upon themselves. For rulers are not a cause of fear to good conduct, but to evil, Do you wish to have no fear of authority? Then do what is good and you will receive approval from it... (Romans 13:1-3) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and best in result." (Surah An-Nisa 4:59) Hadith Recorded by Abu Hurayrah (RA). That the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, “Whoever obeys me, obeys Allah, and whoever disobeys me, disobeys Allah Whoever obeys my commander, obeys me, and whoever disobeys my commander, disobeys me." (Muttafaqun Alayhi) Narrated by Anas (RA). That the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "Hear and obey (your leaders), even if an Ethiopian slave whose head is like a raisin, is made your chief.” (Al-Bukhari) How do we show respect for authority? a. Respect our Constitution. It is the fundamental law of our country, the basis for all other laws which our Legislature enacted. As law enforcers, we swore an oath to uphold and defend our Constitution. Then the Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain. Stay there, and | will give you the tablets of stone on which | have inscribed the instructions and commands so you can teach the people.” (Exodus 24:12) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 32PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED b. Respect leaders in authority. Government is ordained by God. Our success as law enforcers depends to a great extent on respecting the PNP’s chain of command, the duly-elected local government executives, the representatives of other government agencies, and our Commander-in-Chief For the Lord's sake, submit to all human authority - whether the king as head of state, or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right. (1 Peter 2:13-14) Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good. (Titus 3:1) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own life? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received. If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: Bless us, Lord, and forgive all our sins, heal all our diseases, and protect us from all harm. Grant us Your wisdom and strength as we fight the good fight of faith. We do not lose heart in doing what is good because we know You are always with us. 2.8 — Respect for Others Reflection How do we want others to treat us? Can we share a story about a time when we felt we were not treated with respect? Inspiration from the Holy Bible Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets. (Matthew 7:12) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 33PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “O you who have believed, avoid much (negative) assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin. And do not spy or backbite each other. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when dead? You would detest it. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is accepting of repentance and Merciful.” (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:11-12) Hadith Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Whoever would love to be delivered from the Hellfire and entered into Paradise, then let him die with faith in Allah and the Last Day, and let him treat the people the way he would love to be treated.” (Sahih Muslim) ‘Abu Muntafiq reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Look at however you would love for the people to treat you, then treat them that way. However you hate for the people to treat you, then do not treat them that way.” (Al-Muljam Al-Kabeer) How do we show respect for others? a. Be courteous to everyone. Greet others with a smile. Address them properly by their names and titles. Do not interrupt when someone is having a conversation. To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. (Titus 3:2) b. Love and honor one another. Give a sincere compliment. Be patient and understanding. Learn to forgive. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. (Romans 12:10) So now | am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as | have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. (John 13:34- 35) c. Serve one another in love. Treat each other fairly. Be willing to help others in need For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 34PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: Because You are our shepherd, Lord, we shall not lack anything. You provide for our every need and satisfy our desires with Your goodness. You restore our souls and lead us in paths of righteousness. Even though we experience troubles in life, we will not fear because You are with us. 2.9 Respect for Marriage and Family Reflection What is our fondest childhood memory of spending time with our parents? How do we describe our family members’ relationships with one another? Inspiration from the Holy Bible He said in reply, "Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, no human being must separate.” (Matthew 19:4-6) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. Indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.” (Surah Ar-Rum 30:21) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 35,PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Hadith It was narrated from Ibn Abbas (RA) that: the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “There is nothing like marriage, for two who love one another.” (Sunan Ibn Majah, Vol. 3, Book of Marriage, Hadith 1847) How do we promote respect for our marriage and family? a Chapter 2 Marriage and family must be anchored on love and unity. This provides a strong foundation for enjoying happy times and getting through any difficult circumstances in our life. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. (Ephesians 4:2-3) Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10) As spouses, we must give our relationship 100%, and honor and fespect one another. So again | say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. (Ephesians 5:33) In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God's gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. (1 Peter 3:7) As parents, we should nurture, guide and motivate our children. This includes disciplining, encouraging and motivating them. We should also be conscious of setting a good example for them To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child. (Proverbs 29:15) In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. (Titus 2:6-7) RESTRICTED 36PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: We put our faith in Your power, Lord, confident that You can do the impossible. In You we will find the healing, abundance, prosperity and security that we seek. As we continue to walk with You, may You grant us the gifts of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. 2.10 Respect for Our Resources Reflection As public servants, what kind of lifestyle is expected of us? Are we able to use our time, talents and treasures wisely? Inspiration from the Holy Bible The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones. If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, who will trust you with true wealth? if you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another, ‘who will give you what is yours? (Luke 16:10-12) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “...eat of [each of] its fruit when it yields and give its due [zakah] on the day of its harvest. And be not excessive. Indeed, He does not like those who commit excess.” (Surah Al-An'am 6:141) *O children of Adam, take your adornment at every masjid, and eat and drink, but be not excessive. Indeed, He likes not those who commit excess.” (Surah Al- A’raf 7:31) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 37PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Hadith Anas bin Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said: “There is none among the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him." (Sahih Muslim) ‘Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said: “If the Resurrection were established upon one of you while he has in his hand a sapling, then let him plant it.” (Musnad Ahmad) How do we show respect for our God-given resources? a Chapter 2 Be @ responsible steward of our time. A steward is someone who manages or looks after property, people or supplies, usually for someone else. God has given us all the same amount of time - 24 hours in one day - and we must use this time sensibly. For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to love and a time to hate. A time for war and a time for peace. (Ecclesiastes 3:1,2,4,8) Be a responsible steward of our God-given talent. God has endowed us with our own set of capabilities and we must use them wisely. God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. (1 Peter 4:10-11) Be a responsible steward of our treasure. God has granted us the ability to produce wealth, if we follow His commands to be wise and industrious, But He also warns us against greed and the temptation to display ostentatious wealth The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get (Proverbs 21:20) Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” (Luke 12:15) RESTRICTED 38PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: Lord, feach us to realize that life is short, so that we may grow in wisdom. Guard our minds, hearts and tongues so that our thoughts, words and deeds focus on things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Help us to speak words of faith, words of power, words of love and words of life to our families and to each other. Encourage us to count our blessings and be grateful for everything You have given. 2.11 Respect for the Truth Reflection Can we share our story about a time when someone did not tell us the truth or gave us false information? How did we feel when we found out the information was not true? Inspiration from the Holy Bible You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. (Exodus 20:16) Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who are truthful, his delight. (Proverbs 12:22) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an Allah will say, “This is the Day when the truthful will benefit from their truthfulness.” For them are gardens [in Paradise] beneath which rivers flow, wherein they will abide forever, Allah being pleased with them, and they with Him, That is the great attainment, (Surah Al-Ma‘idah 5:11) “And do not argue on behalf of those who deceive themselves. Indeed, Allah loves not one who is a habitually sinful deceiver." (Surah An-Nisa 4:107) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 39PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Hadith Abdullah reported Allah's Messenger (PBUH) as saying: ‘It is obligatory for you to tell the truth, for truth leads to virtue and virtue leads to Paradise, and the man who continues to speak the truth and endeavors to tell the truth is eventually recorded as truthful with Allah, and beware of telling of a lie for telling of a lie leads to obscenity and obscenity leads to Hell-Fire, and the person who keeps telling lies and endeavors to tell a lie is recorded as a liar with Allah.” (Sahih Muslim) How do we show respect for the truth? a. _ Be trustworthy. Think before we speak. Say what we mean and mean what we say. An honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies. (Proverbs 12:17) b. Be consistent. Our family, friends and colleagues must know that we can be relied on to tell the truth. We hold ourselves accountable when our words do not match our actions. Do not “shoot the messenger" when someone tells us an inconvenient, uncomfortable or painful truth, but thank them for their truthfulness and deal with the information appropriately. Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable? (Proverbs 20:6) c. Do not betray @ confidence. Respect someone's trust in you to keep a ‘secret. A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence. (Proverbs 11:13) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received. If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 40PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: May God bless us and protect us. May God smile on us and be gracious to us. May God show us His favor and give us peace. Section 2-3 Police Ethical Standards 2.12 Morality PNP members shall adhere to high standards of morality and decency and shall set good examples for others to follow. They shall be faithful to their lawfully- wedded spouses. Reflection In our opinion, what are the qualities of the ideal police officer? Why do we need to possess those qualities? Inspiration from the Holy Bible So a leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He must exercise self-control, ive wisely, and have a good reputation. He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money. He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him. (1 Timothy 3:2-4) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an Say: "The things that my Lord hath indeed of forbidden are: shameful deeds, whether open or secret, sins and trespasses against truth or reason, assigning of partners to Allah, for which He hath given no authority; and saying things about Allah of which you have no knowledge.” (Surah Al-A’raf 7:33) Hadith Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah has sent me with the perfection of noble morals and completion of good deeds.” (Al-Mu'jam al-Awsat) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 4PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED What can we do to uphold high standards of morality and decency? @. Guard our reputation. As PNP personnel, we must be conscious of having the moral ascendancy to enforce the law. The public is more likely to respect us when they see and believe that we are morally upright. Choose @ good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold. (Proverbs 22:1) b. Seta good example for others to follow. Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people. Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes - these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. (Ephesians 5:3-4) c. Be faithful to our spouse and family. Drink water from your own well - share your love only with your wife Why spill the water of your springs in the streets, having sex with just anyone? You should reserve it for yourselves. Never share it with strangers. (Proverbs 5:15) A home js built by wisdom and becomes strong through good sense Through knowledge its rooms are filled with all sorts of precious riches and valuables. (Proverbs 24:3-4) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: Lord make us an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred let us sow love. Where there is injury let us seek pardon. Where there is doubt let us show faith. Where there is despair let us spread hope. Where there is darkness let us shine light. And where there is sadness let us share joy. Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 42PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED 2.13 Judicious Use of Authority PNP members shall exercise proper and legitimate use of authority in the performance of duty. Reflection What are the symbols of our authority as law enforcers? Can we share our story about a time when someone we know or heard of abused their authority as PNP personnel? How did that incident make us fee!? Inspiration from the Holy Bible “For | too am a person subject to authority, with soldiers subject to me. And | ‘say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come here,’ and he comes; and to my slave, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” (Luke 7:8) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an Their prophet said to them, “God has appointed Talut (Saul) to be your King.” They said, "How can he have authority over us, when we are more worthy of authority than he, and he was not given plenty of wealth?” He said, “God has chosen him over you, and has increased him in knowledge and stature.” God bestows His sovereignty upon whomever He wills. God is Embracing and Knowing. (Surah Al- Bagarah 2:247) “O believers, obey the commands of God, the Messenger and the Holders of Authority. When you fall into disagreement concerning your affairs, refer to the commands of the Lord and His Messenger, if you believe in God and the Day of Judgments. This will be better for you than anything else you might imagine, and conducive to a far better outcome" (Surah An-Nisa 4:59) Hadith ‘Abu Hurairah reported: The Prophet (PBUH), said: “Whoever obeys me has obeyed Allah, and whoever disobeys me has disobeyed Allah, Whoever obeys my deputy has obeyed me, and whoever disobeys my deputy has disobeyed me.” (Sahin Al-Bukhari) Ali reported: The Prophet (PBUH), said: “There is no obedience to anyone if it is disobedience to Allah. Verily, obedience is only for good conduct.” In another narration, the Prophet said, “There is no obedience to a created being if it is disobedience to Allah Almighty.” (Sahih Bukhari) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 43PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED How do we show judicious use of authority? a. Allauthority is given by God from heaven. We must recognize that law enforcement is a profession anchored on fairness, humility and justice. The authority given us as law enforcers must be judiciously used, not abused, Your Majesty, you are the king of kings. The God of heaven has given you dominion and power and might and glory. (Daniel 2:37) Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor. (Romans 13:7) b. Lead by example, willingly and competently. Examine our motivation for working and ensure that we are law enforcers by choice, not by compulsion, Practice what we preach. Do not demand of our peers or subordinates something which we cannot demand of ourselves. Don't lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. (1 Peter 5:3) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received. If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: Grant us Lord the serenity fo accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference. 2.14 Integrity PNP members shall not allow themselves to be victims of corruption and dishonest practices in accordance with the provisions of RA 6713 and other applicable laws. Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 44PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Reflection By our observation, what are the characteristics of 2 person with integrity? Which characteristics do we want to develop in ourselves? Inspiration from the Holy Bible I know, my God, that you put hearts to the test and that you take pleasure in integrity. With a whole heart | have willingly given all these things, and now with joy | have seen your people here present also giving to you generously. (1 Chronicles 29:17) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an Allah says (what means): ‘Set your face to the deen (religion of Islam) in sincerity which is Allah's fitrah upon which He created mankind, There is no changing in the creation of Allah. That is the right deen but most people know not." (Surah Ar-Rum 30:30) “Verily, Allah is kind and merciful to the people.” (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:143) Hadith On the authority of Aisha, peace and blessings of Allah be upon her, reported The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever seeks the pleasure of Allah despite the wrath of people, then Allah will suffice him against the people. Whoever seeks the pleasure of people despite the wrath of Allah, then Allah will leave him to the patronage of the people.” (Al-Tirmidhi) How do we develop integrity? a. Adopt a high moral standard to guide us. Define ethical expectations in our relationships. Learn to keep our promises. Take responsibility for our words and actions. People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. (Proverbs 10:9) Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people (Proverbs 11:3) b. Do what is right, even when no one is watching. Believe that virtue is its own reward Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 45,PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. (Proverbs 21:3) We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable. (2 Corinthians 8:21) c. Remind ourselves to be personally accountable, because someday God will call us to account for what we have done Yes, each of us will give a personal account to God. (Romans 14:12) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: We trust in You, Lord, with all our heart and we do not lean on our own understanding. In all our ways we acknowledge You, and You will direct our paths. All the things for which we pray and ask, in faith we believe that we have received them, and You grant them to us. 2.18 Justice PNP members shail strive constantly to respect the rights of others so that they can fulfill their duties and exercise their rights as human beings, parents, children, citizens, workers, leaders, or in other capacities and to see to it that others do likewise. Reflection What are our rights as human beings? Are we aware of what is stated in the "Miranda doctrine” and enshrined in Section 12 of the Bill of Rights in the 1987 Philippine Constitution? Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 46PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Inspiration from the Holy Bible To reject the law is to praise the wicked; to obey the law is to fight them. Evil people dont understand justice, but those who follow the Lord understand completely. (Proverbs 28:4-5) Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “And among those We created is a community which guides by truth and thereby establishes justice." (Surah Al-A’raf 7:181) “And if returns, then make settlement between them in justice and act justly. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly." (Surah Al-Hujurat 49:9) *O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is acquainted with what you do.” (Surah Al-Ma‘idah 5:8) Hadith Narrated Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan (RA), That the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, "There will always be a group of my Ummah (community) who are apparent on the Truth, unabated by those who fail or oppose them, until the (Last) Hour commences.” (Muttafaqun Alayhi) Narrated by Hudhayfah bin Al-Yaman (RA), That the Prophet (PBUH) said, “By He in Whose Hand is my soul! You will enjoin righteousness and forbid evil, or Allah shall send down a punishment from Him to you. Then, you will supplicate to Him, but He will not accept your supplication.” (Imam Ahmad and At-Tirmichi) How do we uphold justice and human rights? a. Respect the human rights of all citizens, regardless of age, gender, place of residence, education, socio-economic status, religion, or political affiliation. As the saying goes, "Justice is blind’ - it is impartial and objective. Learn to do good, Seek justice, Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. (Isaiah 1:17) Do not twist justice in legal matters by favoring the poor or being partial to the rich and powerful. Always judge people fairly. (Leviticus 19:15) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 47PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED b. Be faithful to our duties as law enforcers. The PNP Mission Statement includes the phrase "enforce the law without fear or favor", This is what the Loro Almighty said: “Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another." (Zechariah 7:9) Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right. (Psalm 106:3) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: We move in faith every day because we know that without faith, it is impossible to please You, Lord. As we draw near to You, we believe that You exist and that You reward those who seek You. We serve only You, and You bless us. We know that all things are possible with You 2.16 Humility PNP members shall recognize the fact that they are public servants and not the masters of the people and towards this end, they should perform their duties without attracting attention or expecting the applause of others. Reflection What motivated us to join the PNP? What reward or recognition do we expect for doing our job? Inspiration from the Holy Bible Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience... (Colossians 3:12) Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation. (Romans 12:16) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 48PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “The servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say words of peace." (Surah Al- Furgan 25:63) “Call upon your Lord with humility and in private. Verily, He does not love transgressors.” (Surah Al-A’raf 7:55) *O my son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be patient over what befalls you. Indeed, [all] that is of the matters [requiring] determination. And do not turn your cheek [in contempt] toward people and do not walk through the earth exultantly. Indeed, Allah does not like everyone self-deluded and boastful. And be moderate in your pace and lower your voice; indeed, the most disagreeable of sounds is the voice of donkeys.” (Surah Lugman 31:17-19) Hadith Harithat Ibn Wahb reported: The Prophet (PBUH), said: “Shall | not tell you about the companions of Paradise? They are every humble person considered weak, but if they gave an oath by Allah it would be fulfilled. Shall | not tell you about the companions of Hellfire? They are every harsh, haughty, and arrogant person.” (Sahih Bukhari) ‘lyad Ibn Himar reported, the Messenger of Allah, (PBUH), said: “Verily, Allah has revealed to me that you must be humble towards one another, so that no one ‘wrongs another or boasts to another.” (Sahin Muslim) How do we show humility as public servants? a. We are public servants, so we are expected to serve the people with humility. The Filipino taxpayers pay for our salary; they are our bosses, And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up in honor. (James 4:6,10) b. Do not seek personal glory. We must be motivated by a heart to serve and aim to do a good deed as often as we can, without expecting anything in return. Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth - a stranger, not your own lips. (Proverbs 27:2) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 49PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED But as for you, be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded. (2 Chronicles 15:7) c. Serve with joy and gladness. Be grateful that we have a job. The Lord has entrusted us with a noble calling as law enforcers, and we must live up to His expectations. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically (Romans 12:11) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: You bless the righteous, Lord and surround us with Your favor as a shield. Because Your hand is upon us, we increase in wisdom and in favor wherever we go and in whatever we do. Every good thing and every perfect gift comes from You, Lord. Surely Your goodness and loving Kindness will follow us all the days of our life, and we will dwell in Your house forever. 2.17 Orderliness PNP members shal! follow original procedures in accomplishing tasks assigned to them to minimize waste in the use of time, money and effort. Reflection How do we describe a “busy” day? Are we able to accomplish everything that we need to do during our assigned shift or time in the office? Inspiration from the Holy Bible Indeed, the spirits of prophets are under the prophets’ control, since he is not the God of disorder but of peace... but everything must be done properly and in order. (1 Corinthians 14:32-33,40) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 50PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED Inspiration from the Holy Qur'an “And He has subjected for you the night and the sun and moon, and the stars are subjected by His command. Indeed in that are signs for a people who reason." (Surah An-Nahl 16:2) “And the sun runs (on course) toward its stopping point. That is the determination of the exalted in Might, the Knowing. And the moon — we have determined for it phases, until it returns (appearing) like the old date stalk it is not allowable for the sun to reach the moon, nor does the night overtake the day, but each, in an orbit.” (Surah Yasin 36:38-40) Hadith Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (PBUH) told me: “Allah the Exalted and Glorious, created the clay/dust on Saturday, and He created the mountains on Sunday, and He created the trees on Monday, and He created the unpleasant things on Tuesday and He created the light on Wednesday and He spread the creatures throughout it on Thursday and He created Adam (peace be upon him) after Asr on Friday, He was the last created during the last hour of Friday between afternoon and night. This hadith is narrated through another chain of transmitters.” How do we practice orderliness at work? 2. Obey instructions and follow standard operating procedures. We must familiarize ourselves with the PNP's SOPs for both administrative and operational aspects of our job. Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. (Proverbs 16:20) Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you. (Hebrews 13:17) b. Be good stewards and minimize waste of time, money and effort in accomplishing our tasks. This includes creating and synchronizing schedules as a team, staying within approved budgets, and using material resources (utilities, supplies, etc.) wisely. Now, @ person who is put in charge as 2 manager must be faithful. (1 Corinthians 4:2) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 51PNPM-CHS-NSU-04-02-019 RESTRICTED An overseer is a manager of God's household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not, be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money. (Titus 1:7) Challenge What is our most significant learning today? How will we apply it to our own lite? Prayer Praise God for His goodness and grace in our life. Ask forgiveness for our sins. Thank Him for the blessings we have received. If we have any prayer requests, let us pray for one another. We end the meeting with this declaration of faith: Bless us, Lord, and forgive all our sins, heal all our diseases, and protect us from all harm. Grant us Your wisdom and strength as we fight the good fight of faith. We do not lose heart in doing what is good because we know You are always with us. 2.48 Perseverance Once a decision is made, PNP members shall take legitimate means to achieve the goal even in the face of intemal or external difficulties, and despite anything which might weaken their resolve in the course of time. Reflection Can we share our story about a time when we encountered difficult circumstances in carrying out an instruction or accomplishing a task? What did we do? Inspiration from the Holy Bible | continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God's upward calling, in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14) Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days, Remain faithful until death, and | will give you the crown of life. (Revelation 2:10) Chapter 2 RESTRICTED 52