Master in Public Safety Administration (MPSA) Program
- PPSC offers a one-year master’s degree course through its National Police College.
- The program is fully recognized and approved by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).
- Admission pre-qualifications and program content meet the standards required for appointment to the Career Executive Service.
Equivalence with Master in National Security Administration
- The MPSA program’s requirements and training are comparable to those of the Master in National Security Administration offered by the National Defense College of the Philippines.
- Graduates of the latter program are granted Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) ranks under Executive Orders No. 696 (1981) and 771 (1982).
Grant of Career Executive Service Officer Rank
- Graduates of the MPSA program who are government employees shall be granted the rank of CESO VI.
- This rank carries a corresponding salary grade of 25 and includes all privileges accorded to Career Executive Service members.
Promotion Preferences
- MPSA graduates are given preference for promotion to existing vacancies.
- They are also preferred for assignments with higher responsibilities, especially those involving policy and administrative functions in Public Safety Services.
Repealing Clause
- Any previous executive orders, administrative orders, proclamations, rules, or regulations conflicting with this order are repealed or modified accordingly.
Effectivity
- The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on February 11, 1997.