PNP Seal Symbolism

Lapu-Lapu Hero - The great Filipino hero of Mactan, the prototype of the best
and most noble in Filipino manhood who is the symbol and embodiment of all
the genuine attributes of leadership, courage, nationalism, self-reliance and
a people-based and people powered community defense. The benevolent and
heroic warrior who derived added strength from a cohesive, determined and
loyal people is today a fitting symbol and a prototype as well of people power
to preserve our values, customs, traditions, way of life and the rule of law
thru a solidly community-based police system. Lapu-Lapu also personifies for
us today civilian constitutional authority.

Laurel - Green Laurel with 14 leaves, symbolizes the 14 Regional Commands.

It is also a symbol of the honor, dignity and the privilege of being a member
of a noble organization where the call to public service is par excellence a
commitment to public trust.

Shield - The symbol of the Philippine Constabulary, the first National Police
by virtue of Organic Act No. 175, enacted by the Philippine Commission on 18
July 1901. The Philippine Constabulary for the close to 90 years of service to
the nation has performed with honor, professionalism and courage. The PC
has carved out a large part of the glorious pages of Philippine history, as
attested by its proudly and deservedly garnering 86 of the 92 "Medals of
Valor" the highest honor that a grateful Filipino nation can bestow on its
gallant sons in the service of the Republic. Most appropriately therefore, the
Philippine Constabulary became the nucleus of the Integrated National
Police in 1975 to nurture the then embryonic concept of the nationalization
of the country's local police forces.

Three Stars - Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and the 1,700 islands and the
territorial integrity wherein the National Police must enforce the law and
maintain peace and order with professionalism, zeal and dedication in
keeping with the highest ideals and traditions of service to our country and
people.

Service • Honor • Justice - Added distinct ideals for the officers, men and
women of the PNP to insure efficiency, integrity, cohesiveness, camaraderie
and equanimity to enhance community acceptance and support to attain its
mission of peace keeping and law enforcement.

Sun - Symbolize the flowering, maturing and ultimate realization of the

glorious evolution of the PC/INP into a National Police Organization -
"national in scope and civilian in character" - as enshrined in the 1986
Constitution. The Traditional light rays which represents the fightingest
provinces whose ideals of courage and patriotism the members of the
National Police must possess.

PNP Badge Symbolism

Philippine Monkey Eating Eagle The National Bird - symbol of swiftness and
ferocity, power, courage and immortality.

PNP Shield - Symbol of protection of all citizens.

Three Stars - Stands for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao which constitute the
Republic's Territorial Integrity over which the PNP must enforce the law and
maintain peace and order with professionalism, zeal and dedication in
keeping with the highest ideals and traditions of service to God, Country and
People.

Eight Sun Rays - Represents the eight (8) provinces whose ideals of courage,
gallantry patriotism led to their revolt against Spain.

Lapu-Lapu - Symbolizes the bravery of the Philippine National Police.

Service, Honor, Justice - Service is the vibrant and cogent deeds and
actions in response to the needs and wants of the people in distress: Honor
could be the overriding criterion and consideration in the performance of
their entrusted task or mission: and Justice dispensed to everyone whatever
is due to him without favoritism or discrimination of any sort.

Laurel Leaves - Symbolizes the competency, brilliance and honor in the field
of endeavor expected from each and every member of the PNP.

Philippine National Police - Identity of Solidarity.

PNP Badge of Honor

Upon taking the oath and assumption to office, you are invested, by the
people and the law with the authority as a law enforcer.

The PNP Badge now pinned on your left breast is the symbol of that legal
authority. It is so placed, nearer your heart, to remind you of the fidelity and
dedication to duty expected of you as a public servant.

You have been entrusted with the badge as a symbol of your worthiness as a
police officer to serve and protect the people from whom you derived the
power and authority to enforce the laws of the land without fear or favor.

You are to oversee the general welfare of the people and ensure that peace
and order is maintained at all times. You shall ever be mindful that the police
is the protector of the weak, defender of the innocent, and advocate of
human rights.

At the center of your badge is the PNP seal held bravely by our hero
Lapulapu, the first Filipino to defend our country against foreign invaders
despite being inferiorly equipped.

Inside the seal are the virtues of service, honor and justice. They remind you
to always render the highest form of public service for our fellowmen. You
are to serve the citizenry with the commitment of sacrifice and willingness
to die in service of God, country and people.

Duty and honor now bind you to be faithful to the trust bestowed upon you by
the people. Your badge reminds you to maintain the dignity of your character
at all times and to strenuously enforce by example, a steady obedience to
the laws of the land.

Exemplary conduct on your part will convince our people that you merit the
just title and authority as you patrol the streets and walk your daily beat.

Walk tall, head up and bravely face the daily dangers of duty. Keep the badge
unsullied and free of any breach of fidelity. By the regularity of your conduct,
always endeavor to avoid any aspersion against our institution.

You are to preserve our cherished customs and traditions and never
countenance any deviation from them nor allow them to be infringed.

Your dignity as a police officer symbolized by the badge is now pinned on you
heart. Never swerve from your solemn oath of office; violate your vows; or
betray the public trust.

You are a police officer... Wear your badge with honor.