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set by the
Chairman, to hear both parties.
4) Within how may days should the Pangkat settle the dispute?
The Pangkat shall arrive at a settlement of the dispute within fifteen (15) days from its meeting. This
period may be extended for another fifteen (15) days, at the discretion of the Pangkat.
5) How shall the settlement be made official? All amicable
settlement shall be in writing.
6) Why should parties resort to amicable settlement before going to the police? Because it is
a pre-condition to filing of complaint in court:
“No complaint involving any matter within the authority of the Lupon shall be filed directly in
court unless there has been a confrontation between the parties before the Chairman or the Pangkat,
and that no conciliation or settlement has been reached as certified by the Secretary, or unless the
settlement has been repudiated by the parties.”
7) What shall be the effect of the amicable settlement?
The amicable settlement shall have the force and effect of a final judgment of a court upon the expiration
of ten (10) days from the date of settlement.
CRIM. 3: ETHICS AND VALUES PART ONE -
ETHICS
MORALITY
- the quality which makes an act good or bad, good or evil, right or wrong
MORAL DISTINCTIONS
1) moral - good, right
2) immoral - bad, wrong
3) amoral - neither good nor bad
HUMAN ACTS
- acts that are done knowingly, deliberately and freely
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TWO DIVISIONS OF ETHICS
1) GENERAL ETHICS
- the study of the general principles of morality
2) SPECIAL ETHICS
- the study of the application of the general principles of morality; included in this division is the
category of professional ethics
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
- a set of moral code to which every profession must subscribe
- guides the professional where the law is silent or inadequate
POLICE ETHICS
- an example of professional ethics
- a practical science that treats the principle of human morality and duty as applied to law enforcement
VALUES
- anything that a person considers important in life, such as material things, ideas and experiences
KINDS OF VALUES
1) BIOLOGICAL VALUES
- those that are necessary for survival, such as food, shelter, clothing, sex, water, sleep
- include the physiological needs of man as man
2) PSYCHOLOGICAL VALUES
- those are that are necessary for emotional fulfillment of man, such as relationships,
companionship, family, friendships, love
3) INTELLECTUAL VALUES
- those that are necessary for the intellectual fulfillment of man, such as achievements, career,
success
4) MORAL VALUES
- those that are necessary for the spiritual fulfillment of man
VIRTUE
- a habit that inclines the person to act in a way that harmonizes with his nature
- the habit of doing good
- the opposite is vice, the habit of doing bad
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a) PATIENCE – calmness and composure in enduring situations
b) PERSEVERANCE – the ability to go on despite the obstacles
c) ENDURANCE – the ability to last
4) JUSTICE
- the virtue that inclines the will to give to each one of his rights
RIGHT
- anything that is owed or due
- something to which a person has a just and lawful claim
- anything that a person can lawfully demand
HUMAN RIGHTS
- rights pertaining to the rights of man
- rights inherent to man by virtue of being a human being
- are the supreme, inherent and inalienable rights to life, dignity and to self-development
inalienable rights = rights that cannot be transferred, cannot be borrowed and cannot be taken away
2) RIGHT TO LIBERTY
Exceptions:
for reasons of public health and public safety penalty for
commission of a crime circumstances of warrantless
arrests
3) RIGHT TO PROPERTY
Exceptions:
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circumstances of warrantless search by virtue of
court order
BILL OF RIGHTS
- a list of individual liberties, freedom and rights which are guaranteed and protected under Article III of the
1987 Philippine Constitution
- protection of individuals against abuses of the state
- protection of the rights of an accused
DUTY
- anything we are obliged to do or to omit
- a moral obligation incumbent upon a person of doing, omitting or avoiding
- for every right, there is a corresponding duty
PART TWO - THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL
STANDARDS
“There shall be established a performance evaluation system which shall be administered in accordance
with the rules, regulations and standards, and A CODE OF CONDUCT promulgated by the Commission for
members of the PNP…”
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5) PLEB Rules and Regulations
FEASANCE
- the failure to perform an act or duty that is part of one’s obligation without sufficient excuse
MALFEASANCE
- the commission of an act that one is prohibited to do
MISFEASANCE
- the improper or incorrect performance of an act that should be done or performed
INCOMPETENCY
- lack of adequate ability and fitness for the satisfactory performance of police duties; could be due to
physical or intellectual limitations or lack of skill
POLICE DISCRETION
- the act or the liberty to decide according to the principles of justice and the
police officer’s ideas of what is right and proper under the circumstances
As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard life and property;
to protect the innocent against deception; the weak against oppression or intimidation; and the peaceful against
violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all men, to liberty, equality and justice.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger,
scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and
deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and regulations of
my organization. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity
will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendship to influence
my decision. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminal, I will enforce the law
courteously and appropriately, without fear or favor, malice or ill-will, never employing unnecessary force or
violence and never accepting gratuities in return.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith and I accept it as a public trust to be held
so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I
condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their
representatives in the pursuit of justice.
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I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every
reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. I will constantly strive
to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession... law enforcement.
I believe that respect for authority is a duty. I respect and uphold the Constitution, the laws of the land
and the applicable rules and regulations. I recognize the legitimacy and authority of the leadership, and follow and
obey legal orders of my superior officers.
I believe in selfless love and service to people. Towards this end, I commit myself to the service of my
fellowmen over and above my personal convenience.
I believe in the sanctity of marriage and respect for women. I shall set the example of decency and
morality and shall have high regard for family life and chastity.
I believe in responsible dominion and stewardship over material things. I shall inhibit myself from
ostentatious display of my property. I shall protect the environment and conserve nature to maintain ecological
balance. I shall respect private and public properties and prevent others from destroying them.
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I believe in the wisdom of truthfulness. I must be trustworthy and I shall speak the truth at all times as
required by the profession.
3) NON-PARTISANSHIP
- police officers shall provide services to everyone without discrimination regardless of political affiliation
in accordance with existing laws and regulations
4) PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTH
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- police officers shall strive to be physically and mentally fit and in good health at all times
5) SECRECY DISCIPLINE
- police officers shall guard the confidentiality of official information against unauthorized access and
disclosure
6) SOCIAL AWARENESS
- police officers, as well as their immediate family members, shall be encouraged to actively get involved in
religious, social and civic activities to enhance the image of the PNP organization
7) NON-SOLICITATION OF PATRONAGE
- police officers shall seek self-improvement through career development without directly or indirectly
soliciting favors or recommendation from politicians, high-ranking government officials and the like
8) PROPER CARE AND USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
- police officers shall be responsible for the security, proper care and use of public authority issued to them
for the performance of their duties
9) RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
- police officers shall respect and protect human rights in the performance of their duty
10) DEVOTION TO DUTY
- police officers shall perform their duties with dedication, thoroughness, efficiency, enthusiasm,
determination and manifest concern for public welfare
11) CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES
- police officers shall help in the development and conservation of our natural resources for ecological
balance and posterity
12) DISCIPLINE
- police officers shall conduct themselves properly at all times in keeping with the rules and regulations of
the organization
13) LOYALTY
- police officers must be loyal to the Constitution and to the police service as manifested by their loyalty to
their superiors, peers and subordinates as well
14) OBEDIENCE TO SUPERIORS
- police officers shall obey lawful orders and be courteous to superior officers and other appropriate
authorities
15) COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY
- immediate commanders shall be responsible for the effective supervision, control and direction of their
personnel
ETHICAL STANDARDS
- shall refer to established and generally accepted moral values and ethical acts
1) MORALITY
- police officers must adhere to high standard of morality and decency and shall set good example for
others
2) JUDICIOUS USE OF AUTHORITY
- police officers shall exercise proper and legitimate use of authority and discretion in the performance
of their duty
3) INTEGRITY
- police officers shall not allow themselves to be victims of corruption and dishonest practices
4) JUSTICE
- police officers shall strive constantly to respect the rights of others
5) HUMILITY
- police officers shall recognize the fact that they are public servants and not the masters of the people
- they should perform their duties without arrogance
- they should recognize their own inadequacies, inabilities and limitations as individuals
- they should perform their duties without attracting attention or expecting the applause of others
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6) ORDERLINESS
- police officers shall follow logical procedures in accomplishing tasks assigned to them to minimize
wasted time and resources
7) PERSEVERANCE
- police officers must exert all efforts to achieve their goal or mission even in the face of difficulties
and obstacles
PNP CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS
CUSTOMS
- established usage or social practices carried on by tradition that have obtained the force of law
SALUTE
- the usual greeting rendered by uniformed personnel upon meeting and recognizing persons
entitled to it
ADDRESS/TITLE
- junior in rank must address senior members who are entitled to a salute with the “Sir” or “Ma’am”
COURTESY CALLS
1) COURTESY CALL OF NEWLY-ASSIGNED/APPOINTED MEMBER
- PNP members who are newly-assigned or appointed to a unit or command must call on the chief of the
unit or command and to other key personnel for accounting, orientation and other purposes
2) CHRISTMAS CALL
- PNP members pay a Christmas call on their local executives in their respective area of responsibility
3) NEW YEAR’S CALL
- PNP members pay a New Year’s call on their commanders and/or key officials in their respective area
of responsibility
4) PROMOTION CALL
- newly-promoted PNP members call on their unit head
5) EXIT CALL
- PNP members pay an exit call on their superiors in the unit or command when relieved or reassigned
out of said unit or command
“RANK-HAS-ITS-OWN-PRIVILEGE”
- PNP members must acknowledge that different ranks carry with them corresponding privileges
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CEREMONY
- a formal act or set of formal acts established by customs or authority as proper to special
occasion
FLAG-RETREAT CEREMONY
- PNP members salute the lowering of the flag at the end of the official day’s work
HALF-MAST
- the flag is raised at half-mast in deference to deceased uniformed members of the command
HONOR CEREMONIES
- arrival and departure honor ceremonies are rendered to visiting dignitaries, VIPs, PNP officers with the
rank of Chief Superintendent and above and AFP officers of equivalent grade
TURN-OVER CEREMONY
- the relinquishment and assumption of command or key position is publicly announced by the outgoing
and incoming officers
WEDDING CEREMONY
- during marriage of PNP members, a ceremony is conducted with participants in uniform and swords
drawn
ANNIVERSARY
- the birth or institutional establishment of a command or unit is commemorated in an anniversary
ceremony
SOCIAL DECORUM
- a set of norms and standards practiced by members during social and other functions
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PNP CUSTOMS ON SOCIAL DECORUM
UNIFORM/APPEARANCE
- police officers must observe the following:
a) wearing of prescribed uniform
b) wearing, as part of the uniform, awards and decorations earned in accordance with the prescribed
rules and regulations
c) adherence to haircut prescribed by rules and regulations
MANNER OF WALKING
- every PNP officer is expected to walk with pride and dignity
TRADITION
- bodies of beliefs, stories, customs and usages handed down from generation to generation
with the effect of an unwritten law
POLICE TRADITIONS
1) SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
- PNP members are traditionally religious and God-loving persons; they attend religious services
together with the members of their family
2) VALOR
- police officers sacrifice their lives and limbs for the people they have pledged to serve
3) PATRIOTISM
- police officers manifest their love of country with a pledge of allegiance to the flag and a vow to defend
the Constitution
4) DISCIPLINE
- police officers manifest discipline by instinctive obedience to lawful orders and through spontaneous
actions towards attainment of organizational objectives guided by moral, ethical and legal norms
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5) GENTLEMANLINESS
- police officers are upright in character, polite in manners, dignified in appearance and sincere in their
concern for their fellowmen
6) WORD OF HONOR
- police officers stand by, and commit to uphold, their word
7) DUTY
- police officers are dedicated public servants who perform their tasks with a deep sense of
responsibility and self-sacrifice
8) LOYALTY
- police officers are traditionally loyal to the organization, country and fellowmen
9) CAMARADERIE
- the binding spirit that enhances teamwork and cooperation in the police organization
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to promote peace and order,
ensure public safety and further strengthen local government capability aimed towards the effective delivery of
the basic services to the citizenry through the establishment of a highly efficient and competent police force that
is national in scope and civilian in character. Towards this end, the State shall bolster a system of coordination
and cooperation among the citizenry, local executives and the integrated law enforcement and public safety
agencies created under this Act.
Section 2. Declaration of Policy and Principles. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to establish a highly
efficient and competent police force which is national in scope and civilian in character administered and
controlled by a national police commission.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) shall be a community and service oriented agency
responsible for the maintenance of peace and order and public safety.
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PNP VISION
The Men and Women of the PNP is committed to a vision of a professional, dynamic and highly motivated
Philippine National Police working in partnership with a responsive community towards the attainment of a safe
place to live, work, invest and do business with.
PNP MISSION
To enforce the law, to prevent and control crimes, to maintain peace and order, and to ensure public
safety and internal security with the active support of the community
COMMUNITY
- refers to the civilian populace or the public in general, and shall be used interchangeably
with the terms, public, citizenry, society and private sector
- a body of people organized into political, municipal or social unity or a body of persons living in the
same locality
- derived from the Latin words, communis, which means common, and tatis which means fellowship
POLICE-COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- the sum total of the dealings between the police and the people it serves, and whose
goodwill and cooperation it craves, for the greatest possible efficiency in the service
- refers to the reciprocal attitudes of the police and the community
PUBLIC RELATIONS
- the act of bringing about better understanding, confidence and acceptance for an individual
or an organization
HUMAN RELATIONS
- consist of the fundamental rules both moral and legal, which govern the relationship of men in all
aspects of life
MEDIA/MASS MEDIA
- the channels through which information is disseminated to the public
- may be in the form of television, movies, radio or newspaper, and the like
PROPAGANDA
- the planned use of mass communication for public purpose
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POLICE PUBLIC IMAGE
- refers to how the people in the community perceive or regard the police
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- designed to “sell” the police to the public
3) Civic Action Program
- designed to maintain and encourage community development
4) Psychological Program
- designed to condition both friendly and hostile public, ensuring the facilitation of the attainment
of police objectives
DELINQUENCY
- an anti-social behavior or act which does not conform with the standards of society
- youth behavior which is against the norms and regulations of society which if left unchecked would
give rise to criminality
- describes a large number of disapproved behavior of children or youth
- anti-social acts or behavior of children which deviate from the normal pattern of rules and regulations,
custom and culture which society does not accept and which therefore justify some kind of
admonition, punishment or corrective measures in the public interest
JUVENILE
- a child or a young person, who, under the legal system may be dealt with for an offense in a manner
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