Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday reported that 32,698 police personnel have been found guilty of administrative offenses, with 9,027 dismissed from service from July 2016 to November 26, 2025, under the PNP’s Internal Disciplinary Mechanism.
According to Philippines News Agency, a report from the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM) also showed that 1,725 officers were demoted, 15,311 received suspension orders, 1,221 personnel faced forfeiture of salary, 4,355 were reprimanded, 528 received restriction penalties, and 531 had certain privileges withheld as part of corrective disciplinary measures. The report further revealed that 1,037 of those dismissed were involved in drug-related offenses or tested positive for illegal drug use.
The PNP stated that in the first 92 days of acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., a total of 1,339 administrative cases involving 2,308 personnel were resolved. Of these, 428 personnel were dismissed from the service, 71 were demoted, and 448 were suspended, while others received various administrative penalties. On the other hand, a total of 1,152 cases were dismissed.
Lt. Gen. Nartatez emphasized that while the PNP is generous in acknowledging outstanding performance, it remains swift and decisive in punishing breaches of discipline and misconduct. He stated, “There is no room for ‘rogue cops’ in this institution. Our zero-tolerance policy is firm – because public trust is non-negotiable.”
The PNP assured the public that its internal disciplinary processes remain robust, transparent, and consistently implemented, guided by policies such as PNP Memorandum Circular 20-2020.
Lt. Gen. Nartatez also addressed concerns about the potential impact of the internal cleansing process on police morale. He noted that, despite incidents of misconduct, the morale of PNP personnel remains high, with at least 95 percent performing their duties honorably. He stressed the importance of taking decisive action against the minority who tarnish the image of the PNP, assuring that they will be dismissed.
