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COLLEGE OF CRIMININAL JUSTICE EDUCATION

LEA 1

MODULE 12 – WEEK 9

Prepared by: ALBERT B. GALORA

Instructor

Checked by: MARK P. CIANO, MSCRIM

Dean, Criminology Dept.

Noted by: DR. TROFIMA M. PANGONILO

VPAA

Approved by: JOSSETTE Y. PEREZ-DAES, RN

President
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POLICE ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

WITH POLICE PLANNING (LEA 1)
MODULE 12 - WEEK 9

Chapter V: PNP RANKS AND AWARDS

I. PNP RANK CLASSIFICATION IN THE PNP

Old Nomenclature New Nomenclature Abbreviation

Police Director General Police General PGEN
Police Deputy Director Police Lieutenant General PLTGEN
General
Police Director Police Major General PMGEN
Police Chief Superintendent Police Brigadier General PBGEN
Police Senior Superintendent Police Colonel PCOL
Police Superintendent Police Lieutenant Colonel PLTCOL
Police Chief Inspector Police Major PMAJ
Police Senior Inspector Police Captain PCPT
Police Inspector Police Lieutenant PLT
Senior Police Officer IV Police Executive Master PEMS
Sergeant
Senior Police Officer III Police Chief Master Sergeant PCMS
Senior Police Officer II Police Senior Master PSMS
Sergeant
Senior Police Officer I Police Master Sergeant PMSg
Police Officer III Police Staff Sergeant PSSg
Police Officer II Police Corporal PCpl
Police Officer I Patrolman/Patrolwoman Pat

(Republic Act No. 11200 dated February 8, 2019 and Memo from The Chief Directorial Staff Re:
Modification of Rank Classification in the PNP dated March 23, 2019).

II. PNPs STAR RANK POSITION IN THE PNP

A. POLICE GENERAL (EXCLUSIVE)

1. Chief, PNP

B. POLICE LIEUTENANT GENERAL (ENTRY)

1. The Deputy Chief, PNP for Administration
2. The Deputy Chief, PNP for Operations
3. The Chief Directorial Staff
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C. POLICE MAJOR GENERAL (ENTRY)

1. The Director for Personnel and Records Management
2. The Director for Intelligence
3. The Director for Operations
4. The Director for Logistics
5. The Director for Plans
6. The Director for Comptrollership
7. The Director for Police Community Relations
8. The Director for Human Resource and Doctrine Development
9. The Director for Investigation and Detective Management
10. The Director for Research and Development
11. The Director for Information and Communication Technology Management
12. The Director for Integrated Police Operations-Western Mindanao
13. The Director for Integrated Police Operations-Eastern Mindanao
14. The Director for Integrated Police Operations-Visayas
15. The Director for Integrated Police Operations-Southern Luzon
16. The Director for Integrated Police Operations-Northern Luzon
17. Regional Director, NCRPO
18. Director, Special Action Force (SAF)
19. Director, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG)
20. Director, Civil Security Group (CSG)
21. Deputy Inspector General, Internal Affairs Service (IAS)
22. Director, PNPA
23. Director, NPTI

D. POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL (EXCLUSIVE)

1. Deputy Director for Personnel and Records Management
2. Deputy Director for Intelligence
3. Deputy Director for Operations
4. Deputy Director for Logistics
5. Deputy Director for Plans
6. Deputy Director for Comptrollership
7. Deputy Director for Police Community Relations
8. Deputy Director for Investigation and Detective Management
9. Deputy Director for Human Resource and Doctrine Development
10. Deputy Director for Research and Development
11. Deputy Director for Information and Communication Technology Management
12. Deputy Director for Integrated Police Operations-Western Mindanao
13. Deputy Director for Integrated Police Operations-Eastern Mindanao
14. Deputy Director for Integrated Police Operations-Visayas
15. Deputy Director for Integrated Police Operations-Southern Luzon
16. Deputy Director for Integrated Police Operations-Northern Luzon
17. Regional Director, PRO 1
18. Regional Director, PRO 2
19. Regional Director, PRO 3
20. Regional Director, PRO 4A
21. Regional Director, PRO 4B
22. Regional Director, PRO 5
23. Regional Director, PRO 6
24. Regional Director, PRO 7
25. Regional Director, PRO 8
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26. Regional Director, PRO 9

27. Regional Director, PRO 10
28. Regional Director, PRO 11
29. Regional Director, PRO 12
30. Regional Director, PRO 13
31. Regional Director, PRO BAR
32. Regional Director, PRO COR
33. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, NCRPO
34. Deputy Regional Director for Operations, NCRPO

E. POLICE BRIGADIER GENERAL (ENTRY)

1. Executive Officer, Directorate for Personnel and Records Management
2. Executive Officer, Directorate for Intelligence
3. Executive Officer, Directorate for Operations
4. Executive Officer, Directorate for Logistics
5. Executive Officer, Directorate for Plans
6. Executive Officer, Directorate for Comptrollership
7. Executive Officer, Directorate Police Community Relations
8. Executive Officer, Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management
9. Executive Officer, Directorate for Human Resource and Doctrine Development
10. Executive Officer, Directorate for Information and Communication Technology
Management
11. Executive Officer, Directorate for Research and Development
12. Executive Officer, Directorate for Integrated Police Operations-Western Mindanao
13. Executive Officer, Directorate for Integrated Police Operations-Eastern Mindanao
14. Executive Officer, Directorate for Integrated Police Operations-Visayas
15. Executive Officer, Directorate for Integrated Police Operations-Southern Luzon
16. Executive Officer, Directorate for Integrated Police Operations-Northern Luzon
17. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 1
18. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 2
19. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 3
20. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 4A
21. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 4B
22. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 5
23. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 6
24. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 7
25. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 8
26. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 9
27. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 10
28. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 11
29. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 12
30. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO 13
31. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO BAR
32. Deputy Regional Director for Administration, PRO COR
33. Regional Directorial Staff, NCRPO
34. District Director, Quezon City Police District
35. District Director, Manila Police District
36. District Director, Eastern Police District
37. District Director, Northern Police District
38. District Director, Southern Police District
39. Director, Maritime Group
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40. Director, Aviation Security Group

41. Director, Intelligence Group
42. Director, Police Security and Protection Group
43. Director, Highway Patrol Group
44. Director, Police Community Affairs Development Group
45. Director, Logistics Support Service
46. Director, Finance Service
47. Director, Headquarters Support Service
48. Director, Training Service
49. Director, Anti-Cyber Crime Group
50. Director, PNP Retirement and Benefits Administration
51. Deputy Director for Administration, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group
52. Deputy Director, Special Action Force
53. Deputy Director, Civil Security Group
54. Chief, Public Information Office, DPCR
55. Secretary to Directorial Staff, OTCDS
56. Chief, National Operations Center, DO
57. Chief, Human Rights Affairs Office, Directorate for Investigation and Detective
Management
58. Chief, WCPC, DIDM
59. Chief, Inspection and Auditing Division, IAS
60. Regional Director, RIAS 3
61. Regional Director, RIAS 4A
62. Regional Director, RIAS 7
63. Regional Director, RIAS 11
64. Regional Director, RIAS NCRPO
65. Chief, Firearms and Explosive Office, CSG
66. Chief, Supervisory Office for Security and Investigation Agency, CSG
67. Chief, Center for Police Strategic Management
68. D, DEG
69. Senior Police Assistant to the SILG
70. Police Attaché, Washington DC, DI.
71. Director, Crime Laboratory Group
72. Director, Communications and Electronic Service
73. Director, Information Technology and Management Service; (74) Director, Engineering
Service
74. Director, Health Service
75. Director, Legal Service
76. Deputy Director, PNPA
77. Deputy Director, NPTI
78. Chief of Staff, PNPA

Entry Positions refer to positions that may be occupied by PCOs holding one (1) rank
lower than the prescribed rank of the said positions.

Exclusive Positions refer to positions that can only be occupied by PCOs already holding
the rank prescribed for the said positions.

III. PNP AWARDS

PNP Awards and Incentives are given for outstanding achievement and/or performance
of any member of the Philippine National Police, quasi-police forces and civilian volunteers.
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A. Operational Awards
1. Medalya ng Kagitingan (PNP Medal of Valor).
a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for conspicuous gallantry
and intrepidity at the risk of life and limb above and beyond the call of duty. In order
to justify this award, a member of the PNP must perform a deed of personal bravery
and self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty so conspicuous as to
distinguish himself clearly above his comrades in the performance of more than
ordinary hazardous service; and
b. In case of actual combat with armed enemies, this award may be given only if the
enemy force is so overwhelming as compared to the government troops.

2. Medalya ng Kabayanihan (PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal).

a. It is an award given to unformed members of the PNP for acts of conspicuous courage
and gallantry in the face of an armed enemy in a combat situation wherein the enemy
force is greater than the government troops;
b. An act or acts of heroism so notable and involving risk of life so extraordinary as to set
him apart from his comrades; and
c. An operational accomplishment not warranting the Medalya ng Kagitingan.

3. Medalya ng Katapangan (PNP Bravery Medal).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for gallantry in action not
warranting the Medalya ng Kagitingan or Medalya ng Kabayanihan; and
b. To qualify for the award, the enemy force must be superior than the police personnel.

4. Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Heroism Medal).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for heroism not involving conflict
with an armed enemy and acts of heroism not warranting the Medalya ng Katapangan.

5. Medalya ng Katangi-tanging Asal (PNP Outstanding Conduct Medal).

a. It is an award given to Quasi-Police Forces and other Civilian Volunteers for heroic
acts by the individual while in action involving actual conflict with an enemy in a crime
situation wherein the enemy force is greater than the government force; and
b. Life-saving situation distinguishing himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity
at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.

6. Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Merit Medal)

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for heroic achievements not
warranting the award of Medalya ng Kadakilaan; and
b. For single act of heroism or series of heroic acts in a duty responsibility: a)
neutralization of criminal elements; b) arrest of Most Wanted Person; and c) recovery
of firearms/illegal drugs.

7. Medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal)

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for participation in a successful
police operation in a supporting capacity, and
b. For other operational accomplishment not warranting the Medalya ng Kagalingan.

8. Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for having been wounded in
action against an enemy as a direct result of an act of enemy provided such wounds
necessitate treatment by a medical officer.
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B. Administrative Awards
1. Medalya ng Katapangan sa Paglilingkod (PNP Distinguished Service Medal).
a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP who have an exceptional
performance of major responsibility duly recognized as such by the service; and
b. For an officer holding the Position of TCDA, TDCO, TCDS, D-Staff, RD, PRO and
D, NSU for at least one (1) year and is retiring from the service or due for relief but
slated for an equivalent or higher position.

2. Medalya ng Katangi-tanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP, Citizens of the Republic of
the Philippines, and Citizens of friendly foreign nations for distinguished or
extraordinary achievement or service in the advancement of science, socio-
economic, technical and/or police related to public service of the highest order;
b. For excelling in the field of sport, schooling and other competitions held abroad
besting participants from other country by occupying the topmost slot or position;
and
c. For excelling in the performance of the highest position in any international body
or organization.

3. Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (PNP Special Service Medal).

a. It is an award given to any member of the PNP, police personnel of friendly foreign
nations, Citizens of the Republic of the Philippines, and Citizens friendly of foreign
nations for eminently meritorious and invaluable service in the field of police
operations while in position of major responsibility. The performance of duty must
be such as to merit recognition by the service as exceptional;
b. It is given to an officer holding the position of TDCA, TDCO, TCDS, D-Staff, RD,
PRO, and D, NSU for at least 6 months and is retiring from the service or due for
relief but slated for an equivalent or higher position; and
c. The position of Deputy D-Staff, D-PRO and D-NSU, Ex-O D-Staff, PD.

4. Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for eminently meritorious
and invaluable service to merit recognition by the service as exceptional;
b. Given to an officer holding the position of TDCA, TCDS, D-Staff, RD, PRO and D,
NSU for less than 6 months and is retiring from the service or due for relief but
slated for an equivalent or higher position.
c. The position of Deputy D-Staff, PRO and NSU, Ex-O D-Staff, PD and CD for at
least 6 months;
d. Other administrative accomplishments;
a. Completion of major project/study;
b. Formulation of major policy, drafting of LOI, etc.;
c. Conceptualization of a major innovation in the field of PNP Operation and
administration;
d. Solution of major/sensational crime;
e. Garnering 1st place by himself or as a member of the team in any major
sport, literary and other competition;
f. Selected as an outstanding police officer in Directorate/PRO/NSU level;
g. Garnering 1st place by himself or as a member of the team in any major
sport, literary and other competition;
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h. Members of any PNP Technical Working Group, Committee and Board;

and
i. Given to key personnel of the PRO/NSU/Directorate on the relief of RD/Dir
provided the said Commander has served for at least 6 months on the
position.

5. medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal).

a. It is an award given to any member of the PNP for demonstrated exemplary
efficiency, devotion and loyalty to their duty assignment;
b. Participation in any operation or administrative undertaking in supporting capacity;
c. Other minor administrative accomplishments;
d. Garnering 2nd or 3rd place in graduation merit of any PNP career course;
e. Given to other personnel of the RD/NSU/PRO on the relief of RD/Director; and
f. Commendation from and covered by a resolution of the Senate, House of
Representatives, SB/SP and any foreign legislative body.

C. Miscellaneous Awards
1. Medalya ng Ugnayang Pampulisya (PNP Police Relations Medal).
a. It is an award given to any member of the PNP for meritorious achievement in the field
of police relations.

2. Medalya ng Mabuting Asal (PNP Good Conduct Medal).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for conspicuous devotion to
duty extended for a period of five (5) years without any record of punishment,
conviction or derogatory information whatsoever.
3. Medalya ng Paglilingkod (PNP Service Medal).
a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for completion of at least twenty
(20) years of faithful and honorable service.

4. Medalya ng Paglaban sa Manliligalig (Anti-Dissidence Medal).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for active service for a period
of six (6) months while undertaking an operation, campaign or movement against
dissidence between January 1991 and a terminal date as determined.

5. Medalya ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta (PNP Disaster Relief & Rehabilitation Medal).

a. It is an award given to any member of the PNP for active participation in an undertaking
involving rescue/relief and rehabilitation operations connected with typhoons, floods,
earthquakes, conflagration, and other disasters/calamities for any period during and
after disasters/calamities.

6. Tsapa ng Natatanging Yunit (PNP Unit Citation Badge).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for acts and services or
exceptional devotion and fidelity.

7. Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Luzon (Luzon Campaign Medal).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for participation in the campaign
against criminality or insurgency in Luzon for at least six (6) months.

8. Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Visayas (Visayas Campaign Medal).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for participation in the campaign
against criminality or insurgency in Visayas for at least six (6) months.
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9. Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Mindanao (Mindanao Campaign Medal).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for participation in the campaign
against criminality or insurgency in Mindanao for at least six (6) months.

10. Tsapa ng Kwalipikasyon (PNP Qualification Badge).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for ability in specialized field
such as water surface operations, under water operations, airborne, navigation,
marksmanship, surveillance, electronics and technical expertise, special weapons,
operations such as patrol, traffic, investigation, vice control, juvenile delinquency
control as well as administrative auxiliary functions.

11. Medalya ng Paglilingkod Laban sa Kriminalidad (Anti-Criminality Campaign Medal).

a. It is an award given to uniformed members of the PNP for significant improvement in
the peace and order situation and successful implementation of anti-criminality
campaign for at least six (6) months.

Reference: Law Enforcement Organization and Administration Inter Agency Approach 2021
by: PCol Judy S. Lopez, Pcpl Thomas B. Taynan, Jr.