Press Release
September 8, 2009

Commending men and women of bravery and gallantry
ANGARA CELEBRATES YEAR OF SERVICE
& COMMITMENT WITH NAPOLCOM

Senator Edgardo J. Angara today celebrates another year of service and commitment to the Filipino people. Commending men and women of NAPOLCOM who have all demonstrated the best of what our country can offer- its people and love in serving the nation.

"There is nothing more crucial to a civilized society than a professional, efficient and reliable police force. I look at your assembled faces, and stand reassured that our country is very blessed," this he said as he keynoted the 43rd Founding Anniversary of National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).

He added, "You are a fine collection of men and women who have all demonstrated that the best this country has to offer to its people ARE its people. You have served our nation well, and I thank you for it."

NAPOLCOM is the agency mandated to administer and control the Philippine National Police. The commission regained its power to investigate police anomalies and irregularities thru RA 8551 and administer police entrance and promotional examination and dismiss erring police officers. In its anniversary the will confer the awards to police officers for their acts of bravery and gallantry. One of which is PO1 Danilo A. Malab Jr. for his invaluable service rendered as one of the Honor Guards during the funeral procession for the former President Corazon C. Aquino. They will also launch the 1st copy of the Police Manual on the Management of Cases of Children in Conflict with the Law.

"You have an excellent theme: Responding to the Challenges of Police Service and Community Welfare. And dwelling on this theme, I realize that no greater challenge lies before you than continuing the great work you yourselves have accomplished. Commendation for excellence in the past is well and good. But for us public servants, the journey incessantly continues. For all of us here, excellence is a continuing, life-long passion. That is your challenge. It is a commitment that we share. And a commitment that I hearken everyone present today to renew,' said Angara who've been in public service for many years.

NAPOLCOM was able to sandardized PNP equipment, buildings and facilities, and evaluated 51 PNP proposed standard specifications, 31 of which were approved; conducted technical inspection and physical inventory of the assets and properties of 38 PNP offices/units in the National Headquarters, Camp Crame were both undertaken within the second and third quarter of 2008; And lastly, there are now approved resolutions regarding the development of the Napolcom Property in Fort Bonifacio Global City, Taguig; the renovation of Napolcom Central Office building; and the construction of new buildings for its regional offices in San Fernando, La Union (RO1), San Fernando City, Pampanga (RO3) and Legaspi City, Albay (RO5).

Another major activity implemented during the period was the assessment of the "Mamang Pulis Program" in 267 police station/units in four (4) police district offices in the National Capital Region (NCR), namely: the Quezon City Police District, Northern Police District, Southern Police District, and Eastern Police District. This activity assessed the dependability of personnel; adequacy of police operations; presentability of police personnel and office/station; and acceptability of police conduct and behavior.

NAPOLCOM have been successful in solving issues and further improving its facilities to cater and meet the demands and needs of the public. There is no doubt that NAPOLCOM will continue to strive to perform ably in its mission to help keep our police force motivated.

"The measure of any agency whenever it celebrates its anniversary has always been its "report card" of projects and activities. I have shared with you my snapshot of that report, and to be honest, I leave here today impressed and assured. But as I close, allow me to stress this point in line with your theme. Today, as we celebrate, we take note of challenges. And my challenge to you is to never be content. Never be satisfied with just maintaining what you have accomplished. There can never be any time where there is no room for improvement. The moment you think that you have achieved perfection, is the moment where your failure begins. I congratulate everyone for a job well done, and hearken all of you to promise me that you will outdo yourselves come next year," ended Angara.

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