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PNP officers on standby in Quezon City. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File

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Karen De Guzman

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176464312227820170817-pnp-officers-logo-MD-5.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">PNP officers on standby in Quezon City. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File</span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered Tuesday a comprehensive review of the organization’s disability discharge policies to ensure wounded personnel receive fair, updated, and responsive support.</p><p>In a statement, Nartatez said the directive forms part of the PNP’s ongoing internal reforms to guarantee that police officers who suffer life-altering injuries in the line of duty are given the recognition, benefits, and continued opportunities they deserve.</p><p>The move follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.&#x27;s order for the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to reassess disability discharge rules. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/12/1/marcos-jr-tells-dnd-to-review-policy-on-complete-disability-discharge-for-soldiers-1754">‘Dapat patuloy ang pagkilala’: Marcos Jr. tells DND to review policy on complete disability discharge for soldiers</a></div><p>The directive stemmed from a viral video posted by an Army captain who went blind after an explosion and was reportedly forced into retirement.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>AUDIT OF EXISTING POLICIES </strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Nartatez tasked the PNP Health Service and the Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM) to conduct a full audit of current disability discharge procedures, including outdated provisions and policy gaps.</p><p>“The Philippine National Police has established policies on complete disability discharge. But with the instruction of the President, we are now looking at our procedures to ensure they are updated, fair, and responsive. Kung kailangan ng parallel review, handa po ang PNP na gawin ito,” he said.</p><p>Under Republic Act 6975 or the DILG Act of 1990, PNP personnel who incur “total permanent physical disability” in the line of duty may be retired or separated depending on their length of service.</p><p>Meanwhile, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) implements the standards and processes for disability-benefit claims.</p><p>The acting PNP chief said the organization would coordinate closely with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and other security agencies to harmonize disability ratings, medical evaluations, and benefit computations across uniformed services.</p><p>“We are open to harmonization. Importante na magkakatugma ang protocols para mas consistent ang pagtrato sa ating mga sugatang personnel,” he said.</p><p>He also directed units to identify administrative, technical, and other support roles that can be filled by police officers who are medically unfit for field deployment but still capable of contributing to operations.</p><p>“Marami po tayong tasks na hindi field-related pero critical sa operations. Kung medically unfit for combat ang isang pulis pero may kakayahan pa, we want to retain them so they can still contribute meaningfully,” he said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>IMPROVED WELFARE AND RECOGNITION</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Nartatez reiterated the organization’s commitment to enhancing welfare programs for injured personnel, including medical care, financial aid, counseling, and reintegration support.</p><p>“May existing benefits po tayo. But beyond that, we want our officers to feel na hindi sila nakakalimutan ng organisasyon. Ang serbisyo nila ay hindi mawawala, and we make sure they receive the recognition they deserve,” he said.</p><p>“Malinaw ang mensahe ng Pangulo na hindi natin pababayaan ang mga nag-alay ng buhay para sa bayan. The PNP fully supports this. This strengthens our resolve to recognize and honor police personnel who were injured or permanently disabled while serving the public.”</p><div><iframe width="1425" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iTMMuRteSr0" title="Marcos urges new AFP officers for &#x27;loyalty only to the republic&#x27; | ANC" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered Tuesday a comprehensive review of the organization’s disability discharge policies to ensure wounded personnel receive fair, updated, and responsive support.</p>

Acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered Tuesday a comprehensive review of the organization’s disability discharge policies to ensure wounded personnel receive fair, updated, and responsive support.

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PNP orders full review of disability discharge rules

Karen De Guzman,

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Published Dec 02, 2025 10:42 AM PHT

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Updated Dec 02, 2025 11:40 AM PHT

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