04/08/2026
NAPOLCOM Regional Office IX Highlights Significant Regional Initiatives Strengthening Public Safety, Good Governance, and Community Partnership
In line with its commitment to promote effective police administration, strengthen public safety, and foster meaningful partnerships with stakeholders, the National Police Commission Regional Office IX (NAPOLCOM R9) successfully implemented various significant regional activities during the first half of Calendar Year 2026. These initiatives reflect the Office's continuing dedication to responsive governance, institutional development, community engagement, and the enhancement of police service throughout the Zamboanga Peninsula.
One of the major accomplishments of the Office was the forging of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NAPOLCOM Regional Office IX and the Department of Education Region IX (DepEd IX), establishing a strategic institutional partnership aimed at enhancing campus safety, crime prevention awareness, and the promotion of peace and order in educational institutions across the region. This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both agencies in nurturing safe and secure learning environments for students and educators alike.
Following the conduct of comprehensive inspection and monitoring activities, NAPOLCOM Regional Office IX recommended the upgrading of police stations under the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) from Type B to Type A, recognizing their compliance with the established standards and operational requirements. The recommendation likewise paved the way for the activation of Police Sub-Stations 13 and 14, further enhancing police accessibility and service delivery in strategic areas of Zamboanga City. Similarly, after a thorough assessment, NAPOLCOM R9 recommended the upgrading and activation of the Ipil Municipal Police Station, strengthening its organizational capability and improving its capacity to deliver efficient and responsive police services to the community..
As part of its intensified public information and advocacy campaign, NAPOLCOM R9 sustained its weekly radio and social media information programs through various media platforms, namely "NAPOLCOM AT YOUR SERVICE" aired over eMedia Mo FM, "Serbisyong NAPOLCOM Karon" through RMN DXPR Pagadian City, “Repaso del mga Noticias” aired on RMN Zamboanga City and "Agencia de Consencia" aired on 1116 DXAS AM. These programs continue to serve as effective avenues in informing the public of NAPOLCOM's mandates, programs, and services while strengthening community engagement.
In support of evidence-based policy formulation and program improvement, the Regional Office facilitated the conduct of the Tracer Study on NAPOLCOM Scholarship Program Beneficiaries, assessing the long-term impact of the Commission's scholarship program on its graduates and identifying opportunities for further enhancement.
Further reinforcing its commitment to quality public service, NAPOLCOM R9 successfully conducted the CY 2025 Survey on the Level of Awareness and Stakeholders' Satisfaction on NAPOLCOM Plans, Programs, and Policy Advisories on 15–18 June 2026. The activity gathered valuable feedback from stakeholders that will serve as a basis for improving the Commission's programs and services.
During the same period, the Office also facilitated the National Survey on Safety from Crime and Experience of Victimization (NSSCEV) in Dipolog City and Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte, contributing to the generation of reliable data that will support national crime prevention strategies and evidence-based policymaking.
NAPOLCOM R9 likewise continued the implementation of the Community and Service-Oriented Policing (CSOP) Program across the provinces of Region IX, strengthening collaboration among local government units, communities, and the Philippine National Police in promoting crime prevention, public safety awareness, and community participation in peace and order initiatives.
Recognizing the need to make government services more accessible, NAPOLCOM Regional Office IX entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Local Government Unit of Jolo, Sulu to facilitate the conduct of the Philippine National Police Entrance and Promotional Examinations in the Province of Jolo. The partnership significantly improved accessibility for applicants and police personnel in the province, eliminating the need to travel outside Sulu to take the examinations.
To strengthen academic collaboration and contribute to the development of future law enforcement professionals, NAPOLCOM R9 also forged Memoranda of Agreement with various higher educational institutions, namely Pagadian Capitol College, Southern City Colleges, Western Mindanao State University – External Studies Unit, and Yllana Bay View College. The partnership formalizes the acceptance of criminology interns within the Regional Office, providing students with meaningful opportunities to gain practical experience, understand NAPOLCOM's mandates and crime prevention programs, and develop the competence, professionalism, and public service values expected of future police officers.
Through these significant accomplishments, NAPOLCOM Regional Office IX reaffirms its unwavering commitment to excellence in public service, institutional collaboration, evidence-based governance, and community empowerment. Anchored on the principles of integrity, accountability, and responsive leadership, the Regional Office remains steadfast in advancing programs and initiatives that contribute to safer communities and a more effective and professional Philippine National Police throughout the Zamboanga Peninsula.
