Question & AnswerQ&A (PNP CIRCULAR NO. 2010-003)
The purpose of PNP Circular No. 2010-003 is to provide guidelines and procedures for granting rehabilitation privileges to Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) of the PNP, ensuring humane, employee-friendly policies, clarifying issues, ensuring uniform interpretation, and preventing misuse of the privilege.
Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) are personnel of the PNP who have permanent and temporary appointments duly attested by the Civil Service Commission.
Injuries or wounds sustained by a Non-Uniformed Personnel while in the performance of official duties, including accidents during official business outside the work station, official travel, authorized overtime, detail order, and special assignment orders, qualify for rehabilitation privileges.
No, injuries from accidents that occurred while the NUP was going to work or going home from work are not considered sustained in the performance of official duties and are not covered.
The maximum period for availing rehabilitation privilege is six (6) months, but it may be less or on a part-time basis as recommended by medical authorities, without exceeding six months cumulatively.
No, illness or sickness resulting from or aggravated by working conditions or the environment cannot be a basis for availing the rehabilitation privilege, even if compensable under other laws or ECC regulations.
No, while on rehabilitation privilege, Non-Uniformed Personnel do not earn or accumulate vacation leave and sick leave credits, but absence during this period shall not be deducted from existing leave credits.
They continue to receive their salaries and regular benefits such as Personnel Economic Relief Allowance (PERA), Additional Compensation (AdCom), year-end bonus, and cash gift. However, they are not entitled to benefits requiring actual performance of duties like Representation and Transportation Allowance or Productivity Incentive Benefits (PIB).
Yes, claimants of rehabilitation privilege benefits are entitled to reimbursement of first-aid expenses preferably in government facilities, subject to availability of funds and a maximum amount of Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00), unless certified necessary by medical authorities and approved by the Chief, PNP.
The Chief of Office/Unit shall be held responsible and personally liable for any false or fraudulent claims and irregularities in the availing of the privilege.
Application must be by letter supported by police and medical reports, filed within one week of the accident or longer if warranted, endorsed by the Chief of Office/Unit to DPRM with certifications about the injury and medical recommendations, and monitored monthly with reports submitted to DPRM.