Question & AnswerQ&A (PNP CIRCULAR NO. 009)
Service Credit means the number of days of leave earned by the recipient out of the PNP medals conferred as provided in this Circular.
This Circular applies to all personnel of the Philippine National Police, including uniformed and non-uniformed members.
A maximum limit of fifteen (15) days service credits shall be allowed every calendar year for PNP uniformed personnel who had been conferred with appropriate PNP medals.
No. Service credits earned from the conferment of appropriate medals cannot be added to the accumulated leave credits for computation of terminal leave benefits.
Such unused service credits shall be deemed forfeited if not used within one (1) year from the date of conferment.
Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting corresponds to five (5) days of service credit; Medalya ng Kasanayan corresponds to four (4) days of service credit.
No. Recycling of PNP medals for purposes of service leave is strictly prohibited. The service credits must be utilized one time only per medal conferment.
The applicant must file a properly filled-up application form for service leave at least ten (10) days before the effectivity date, supported by a copy of the PNP award to be utilized. Additional clearances may be required if the service leave covers fifteen (15) days.
The Regional Director is the approving authority for Police Commissioned Officers at the Police Regional Office.
Any violation of laws, rules, or regulations pertaining to PNP leaves, or any fraudulent application for leave, shall be a ground for disciplinary action.
No. Personnel may only avail of service credit after they have availed of their mandatory leave.
They must bring a certified true copy of their service credit/leave record and turn over the same to the Chief, Record Section of the gaining office or unit.