Acting Chief PNP Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr in the oath taking ceremony – Photo of Office of the Chief PNP/Facebook
The Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted a simultaneous oath-taking and donning of ranks for Second Level Uniformed Personnel nationwide on December 15, 2025.
A total of 10,379 police officers were promoted, including 556 Police Commissioned Officers and 9,823 Police Non-Commissioned Officers.
The promotions covered various ranks, highlighting career growth opportunities based on merit, performance, and length of service.
Among Commissioned Officers, 82 Police Majors were promoted to Police Lieutenant Colonel, 131 Police Captains to Police Major, and 199 Police Lieutenants to Police Captain.
For Non-Commissioned Officers, 166 Police Chief Master Sergeants became Police Executive Master Sergeants, 739 Police Senior Master Sergeants were promoted to Police Chief Master Sergeant, and 353 Police Master Sergeants to Police Senior Master Sergeant.
Other Non-Commissioned Officer promotions included 1,591 Police Staff Sergeants to Police Master Sergeant, 2,023 Police Corporals to Police Staff Sergeant, and 4,951 Patrolmen and Patrolwomen to Police Corporal.
At Camp Crame, 712 personnel received promotions, led by Acting Chief PNP Police Lieutenant General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.
“When you wear your new rank, the public sees it immediately—how you speak to people, how you decide under pressure, and how you treat those with less power. This is how they decide whether to trust police officers,” Nartatez said.
“Public trust depends on our daily behavior. One decision can protect that trust; one mistake can damage it. As you continue to grow in the service, protect your integrity. Do the right thing. Follow the rules, even when shortcuts may look easy. These simple actions are what build strong police officers,” he added.
The PNP reiterated that each promotion signifies a renewed pledge of integrity, accountability, and service to the Filipino people.
