Question & AnswerQ&A (PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2005-005)
The legal basis for the grant of special promotion to PNP uniformed personnel is provided in Section 38(b) of RA 6975 as amended by Section 33 of RA 8551, which states that a uniformed member who has exhibited acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry, at the risk of his/her life above and beyond the call of duty, shall be promoted to the next higher rank, subject to validation by the Commission based on established criteria.
This Circular applies to all uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police.
Special promotion is a promotion to the next higher rank or position as provided under Section 33 of RA 8551, validated by NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 98-012, and satisfies the criteria set forth by the Circular.
1) A deed of personal bravery and self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty that distinguishes the member clearly above comrades in the performance of more than ordinary hazardous service; 2) An act of heroism exhibited in the face of an armed enemy involving a risk of life so extraordinary as to set the member apart from his comrades.
The objectives include establishing guidelines and procedures for applications and recommendations for special promotion, enabling proper and objective evaluation by the Special Promotions, Awards and Decorations Board, inspiring heroism and dedication, ensuring fairness and consistency in granting special promotions or awards, and institutionalizing prompt recognition.
Documents required include: After Operation/Incident Report; Case Operation Plan; Deliberation Report and Resolution from Regional or equivalent unit; Recommendation of Regional or NSU Director; Affidavit of nominee describing specific heroic act; Affidavits of at least two eyewitnesses; updated and properly accomplished Personal Data Sheet (PDS); and latest attested appointment.
All applications must be submitted to the PNP Special Promotions, Awards and Decorations Board through proper channels within one (1) year from the time of occurrence of the heroic accomplishment.
No, special promotion shall not be granted to personnel holding a temporary appointment unless and until the appointment is made permanent.
No, experience and training requirements shall not apply in the grant of special promotion.
The nominee may file a motion for reconsideration within fifteen (15) days upon receipt of the Notice of Decision. The SPADB's decision on the motion may be appealed to the Chief, PNP within fifteen (15) days, whose decision shall be final and executory.
It refers to voluntary, conscientious, civic and legally interfering undertakings not demanded by the basic tasks of a police officer, necessitated by the need to save life and property, guided by sense of righteousness, and possibly complementary to another activity, without diminishing its value.
At no time will a group or mass nomination for the same accomplishment be entertained; the board evaluates nominees individually based on their actual participation against prescribed criteria.