PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reminded the Philippine National Police (PNP) to always uphold professionalism, discipline, and service to the people.
The president joined the 200,000-strong police force in celebrating the first PNP Day on Thursday.
In a video message, Marcos said he expects the organization to recognize that “peace and order remain fundamental for growth and public confidence.”
“I ask every member of the PNP to focus on what matters most: visible presence, disciplined conduct, and service that communities can trust,” he said.
“These are the actions that steadily rebuild the confidence and give meaning to the badge that you wear,” the president said.
He also recognized the hard work of the dedicated and outstanding officers and units who were receiving awards for their exemplary performance.
“The work of the police has become more demanding. The Filipino people expect effectiveness, require our police to arrive and provide help quickly and demand respectful and competent law enforcers. Many have risen to the challenges of these demands,” he said.
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, who represented Marcos in the PNP Day celebration in Camp Crame, reminded the organization of the president’s directive for them to “be visible, be reliable, and be responsible.”