QuestionsQuestions (PNP MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 2008-004)
To prescribe policies and guidelines on the giving and acceptance of gifts and mementos by PNP units/personnel during PNP activities and ceremonies.
To all personnel of the Philippine National Police.
R.A. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards), R.A. 3019 (Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), the PNP Integrity Development Review Action Plan, and the Ombudsman Rules on Gifts and Benefits series of 2005.
A gift is a thing or a right disposed of gratuitously, or any act of liberality in favor of another who accepts it, including a simulated sale or an ostensibly onerous disposition.
Unsolicited gifts of nominal value given as a gesture of diplomacy and courtesy, not in anticipation of or in exchange for any favor from PNP members.
The act of accepting directly or indirectly a gift from a person other than the member’s family or relatives, even on the occasion of celebration.
PNP members shall not directly or indirectly accept or receive any gift or benefit from any party that may influence (or may reasonably be perceived as influencing) their official actions or performance.
Yes, provided such tokens will not influence official action or will not reasonably be perceived as intended to influence PNP personnel in the performance of official functions.
They must inform the Admin Officer of the PNP unit.
Name and office of giver; date of receipt; name of recipient; nature of occasion/visit; and description of the memento/souvenir.
Those given during official visits; minimal in value; within normal courtesy/hospitality/protocol standards; and not compromising (or appearing to compromise) PNP integrity.
They shall not accept any fee or remuneration beyond what they are legally entitled to receive in their official capacity.
One memento.
It should not be more than one, of minimal value; locally produced or customarily given as a sign of goodwill/respect for local custom and tradition; and should not be wrapped when presented.
A gift valued at not more than Five Hundred Pesos (₱500.00).
Emergency contributions/assistance of reasonable value in cases of death, illness, and other similar situations as part of PNP tradition to help a brother/sister in need.
Disciplinary action, without prejudice to filing appropriate criminal charges if warranted.