Question & AnswerQ&A (PROCLAMATION NO. 764)
The main purpose of Proclamation No. 764 is to amend Proclamation No. 783 dated April 12, 1996, by moving the observance of the Police Community Relations Month from January to July of every year.
The original month declared as Police Community Relations Month under Proclamation No. 783 was January of every year.
January coincides with PNP Ethics Day and the PNP Founding Anniversary, which may limit the ability to effectively conduct PCRM activities.
The objectives include developing closer interaction between the community and the police in handling peace and order problems, enhancing the police image, and gaining community support for effective police functions towards a peaceful and orderly society.
The President of the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested by law, has the authority to amend the date of the Police Community Relations Month.
Moving the PCRM celebration to July allows the PNP and the community to effectively provide impactful activities during the month dedicated to police-community relations.
Proclamation No. 764 was signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
The Proclamation emphasizes the importance of community support and interaction with the police to effectively handle peace and order problems and achieve a peaceful and orderly society.
No, Proclamation No. 764 does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violations; it is a declaration for observance and awareness.
The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to Proclamation No. 764.