Tag: PNPA

Alba named new PNP spokesperson

(Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has a new spokesperson. PNP Chief Guillermo Eleazar designated Police Colonel Roderick Augustus B. Alba to the post left vacated by Police Brigadier General Ronaldo E. Olay following his promotion. Olay is now  acting director for logistics in the PNP Directorial Staff. Alba is a  member of the Philippine National Police Academy “Tagapagpatupad” Class of 1992. He was was erstwhile Deputy Director for Administration of the PNP Information […]

Over 19,700 take PNPA admission test

(Eagle News) — Over 19,700 took the Philippine National Police Academy Cadet Admission Test on Sunday and Monday, the PNP said. According to the PNP, the 19,760 examinees who took the exam on the first and second days represent 76.55 percent of the 11,903 who took the exam for those who want a career in  law enforcement and public safety services. PNP Chief Debold Sinas said the PNPA does not prescribe a passing grade but […]

President Duterte announces house and lot each for PMA, PNPA top grads

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, May 22, gifted each top graduate of the Philippine Military Academy and the Philippine National Police Academy with a house and lot. President Duterte made the announcement via teleconferencing from the Palace as the keynote speaker of the simultaneous  commencement exercises held virtually. “[They] are the beneficiaries of the house and lot. Puro babae,” the President said. Cadet First Class Gemalyn Sugui was top 1 of PMA’s Masidlawin Class of […]

Duterte to PNPA’s Sansiklab Class of 2019: Stand by your principles at all costs

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, March 22, called on this year’s graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy to stand by their principles “at all costs.” “Never be deceived by power nor by fame. What is important is your honor, for it is your badge towards genuine success,” Duterte told the 201 cadets belonging to the Sansiklab Class 2019. He also urged them to “excel in your chosen pursuits, lend your abilities to […]

Duterte: “I don’t need that kind of policemen”; orders dismissal of PNPA cadets in oral sex hazing

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte directed the expulsion and dismissal of three police senior cadets at the Philippine National Police Academy involved in the “hazing” of two male plebes where oral sex was forced on them. Duterte said he will never tolerate such actions which traumatize victims, leaving a “deep psychological” wound. Speaking during the situation briefing in Isabela Thursday, Nov. 1, Duterte said there is no place for such people in his […]

Año orders review of all PNPA cadet “traditions”

(Eagle News) — Interior Secretary Eduardo Año has ordered a review of all “traditions” of cadets in the Philippine National Police Academy following the mauling of six of its recent graduates, and stressed the need for more uniformed personnel who will supervise them. Año, a cum laude graduate of the Philippine Military Academy, ordered Philippine Public Safety College president Ricardo de Leon and PNPA director Chief Superintendent Joseph Adnol to “institute the necessary systematic reforms […]

At least nine PNPA cadets face criminal raps over mauling of new graduates

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service At least nine Philippine National Police Academy  cadets are facing criminal charges over the beating of six inspectors who just graduated from the institution on Wednesday. Chief Supt. Joseph Adnol, PNPA director, said if found guilty, Donald Kissing, Jem Peralta, Clintjohn Baguidodol, Paul Christopher Macalalad, Loreto Tuliao Jr., and four others known only by their last names–Delos Santos, Calamba, Coplat and Amanon—will also be dismissed from the academy for mauling […]

Dela Rosa admits son faces deficiencies at PNPA

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa revealed on Thursday that his son faced deficiencies in some of his subjects in the Philippine National Police Academy. According to Dela Rosa, Rock, who is in his first year at the PNPA, fell short in two subjects, including communication. He said his son needed to take a removal exam in that subject to determine if he passes or fails. “Nandun ako kahapon (sa PNPA […]

President Duterte teases Robredo: “I love to see my Vice-President”

  (Eagle News) — “I love to see my Vice-President.” This was how President Rodrigo Duterte teased Vice-President Leni Robredo, as he greeted her at the start of his speech during the graduation ceremony of the Philippine National Police Academy in Silang, Cavite on Wednesday, March 21. “Vice President Maria Leonor ‘Leni’ Robredo, this is the third time that I have greeted you, my lady,” he said as the audience applauded. “Iyong una sa PMA […]

President Duterte says he would like more Moros, other groups, to join PMA and PNP academy

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte urged Filipinos from Mindanao, and more members of other ethnoliguistic groups and tribes to join the Philippine Military Academy and the Philippine National Police Academy, saying that the country needs more men who would serve and protect the country. Speaking during the graduation rites of the PNPA on Wednesday, March 21, the President reminded everybody that the country needs more men coming from the different provinces, and making […]

President Duterte invites Robredo and children to dinner with his family

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has invited Vice-President Leni Robredo to dinner after Robredo talked to him during the Philippine National Police Academy commencement exercises, assuring him that she does not want him to be removed from office. Duterte replied that he believed her. Speaking to reporters in Bukidnon, Duterte said: “Yes, ganito yan she mention on destab destab. Sabi niya wala ako niyan. Sabi ko Leni I believe you.” The President also told […]

Duterte, Robredo share stage for the first time since impeachment issue in PNPA rites

    (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice-President Leni Robredo were on the same stage for the first time during the 38th commencement exercises of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) since the controversial impeachment issue cropped up. Duterte and Robredo were seated side by side, albeit a bit awkwardly, on the stage during the event. Duterte led the PNPA graduation rites of Masidlak Class of 2017 at Camp General Mariano Castañeda in Silang, […]