04/05/2026
The Monday Flag Raising Ceremony was held this morning, May 4, in front of the PNP National Headquarters Building in Camp Crame, Quezon City, led by Chief, PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., together with key officers and personnel of various Crame-based units.
In his remarks, PGen Nartatez highlighted the successful and orderly management of last Friday’s Labor Day-related activities nationwide, where multiple rallies were effectively handled through coordinated police operations. He emphasized the professionalism, restraint, and composure of personnel on the ground, including those who sustained injuries but continued to uphold maximum tolerance in the performance of duty.
He expressed appreciation to all personnel for their discipline and commitment, noting that the generally peaceful situation was achieved through preparation, coordination, and strong cooperation among units and stakeholders.
The top cop also clarified that ongoing organizational adjustments are part of efforts to strengthen leadership, enhance capability development, and ensure smooth transitions, while maintaining continuity of service and operational focus.
He likewise recognized PNP units supporting security and disaster response operations in Albay following ashfall from Mayon Volcano, highlighting their continued assistance to affected communities and evacuation efforts.
Looking ahead, he called on all units to prepare for the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu on May 7 to 8, stressing the need for a secure, coordinated, and professional security operation for the international event.
The ceremony reaffirmed the PNP’s commitment to disciplined and dedicated public service, anchored on the principle of a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman. -PNPIO (Photos by PCpl Cayago)