03/08/2026
LOOK: The Philippine National Police (PNP), led by Chief, PNP PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., held its Monday Flag Raising Ceremony on August 3, 2026, at Camp Crame, Quezon City, bringing together Police Commissioned Officers, Police Non-Commissioned Officers, and Non-Uniformed Personnel in a renewed affirmation of discipline, unity, and public service.
In his message, PGEN Nartatez thanked the Filipino people for their continued trust after the recent RP-Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMD) Boses ng Bayan survey reflected an 85.4% Index of Governance for his leadership. He emphasized that the recognition belongs to the entire PNP and serves as an inspiration to further strengthen honest, responsive, and people-centered policing.
The Chief, PNP also lauded all police personnel for their exemplary professionalism in ensuring the safe and orderly conduct of the Fifth State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. He paid tribute to Patrolman Chris Heredero, who made the ultimate sacrifice after completing his SONA security duty, describing his dedication as a lasting testament to the courage and selfless service embodied by every police officer.
In observance of the 77th International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Commemoration, he reminded personnel to uphold the rule of law, respect human rights, and protect human dignity in all operations.
Concluding his message, PGEN Nartatez called on all personnel to remain united in advancing the PNP Focused Agenda and to continue earning the trust and confidence of the Filipino people through integrity, professionalism, and excellence in public service, as the organization pursues its vision of a “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)