RD Soria to new cops: “Respect human rights”

By RPCRD, Police Regional Office 8
March 5, 2013

CAMP SEC. KANGLEON, Palo, Leyte – The region’s top police official directed the newly-appointed police recruits to respect human rights at all times as they entered their first day of service in the Philippine National Police.

“Always keep in mind the people’s rights while enforcing the law without fear or favor, reminding you that PRO8 is the home of the citizen-friendly policemen. Always be a protector of human rights,” Police Chief Superintendent Elmer Ragadio Soria, Regional Director of the Police Regional Office 8 (PRO8), instructed the 75 rookie policemen who took their oath of office at the PRO8 Grandstand on Tuesday morning.

“As you enter the early stage of your police career, develop a good character which will be your foundation. You have to start with a right indoctrination of the police service which is critical on how you will perform your job. Service first before self-interest”, he added.

The PNP has been human rights-sensitive organization, starting off with the tie-up of the PNP and the Commission on Human Rights that led to the creation of the PNP Human Rights Affairs Office and establishment of Human Rights Desks in all police stations.

The 75 new policemen, 65 males and 10 females, were part of the supplemental quota for the calendar year 2012 second semester Police Officer I (POI) recruitment program.

A total of 236 applicants filed their applications at the start of the recruitment period wherein 87 passed the meticulous screening and selection processes of Neuro-Psychiatric/Psychological Examination; Complete Physical, Medical and Dental Examination; Physical Agility Test; Drug Test; Complete Background Investigation; and Final Committee Interview. The remaining 12 qualified applicants were re-aligned to PRO7.

The newly-appointed POIs will receive a basic monthly salary of P14,834.00 aside from allowances and other non-cash benefits.