Ilocos, Philippines - Brig. Gen. John Chua, Ilocos Police Regional Director, challenged 300 new police recruits to be agents of change during their oathtaking ceremony on Monday. Emphasizing the importance of their roles, Chua encouraged the recruits to embody the values of responsibility, respect, and discipline, aligning with the Philippine National Police's (PNP) plans and programs.
According to Philippines News Agency, PRO-1 assistant chief at Regional Community Affairs Development Division, the recruits will undergo a six-month basic recruit course at the Police Regional Office Ilocos (PRO-1), followed by a Field Training Program (FTP). This training will include on-the-job experiences in traffic management, investigation, and patrolling. Once they complete the FTP, the recruits will attain permanent status within the police force. The batch of 300, comprising 240 males and 60 females, was selected from a pool of 2,384 applicants. They will hold the rank of patrolman/patrolwoman after finishing their training, which will be conducted at the San Roque Power Corporation. Sumawang also noted that a patrolman, the lowest rank in the PNP, receives a monthly basic pay of PHP29,668.00, excluding allowances, during their training.