December 19, 2022
Dear Ernesto Calara,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Dec 01, 2022 01:20:17 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Age waiver for PNP.
Response to Request
Please be informed that under Sections 30-32 of Republic Act No. 6975 as amended by Section 14 of Republic Act No. 8551 “No person shall be appointed as officer or member of the PNP unless he possesses the following minimum qualifications.”
xxx Must not be less than twenty-one (21) nor more than thirty (30) years of age.xxx
Further, pursuant to NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 2013-004 dated May 21, 2013, “The age requirement for initial appointment to the PNP may be waived only when the number of qualified applicants falls below the approved national/regional quota. Waiver of the age requirement may be granted provided that the applicant shall not be less than twenty (20) or not more than thirty-five (35) years of age.” The following factors are being considered for the grant of waiver to applicants:
Possession of special skills in evidence gathering and safekeeping, cybercrime investigation, detection and prevention, crime scene investigation, martial arts, marksmanship and similar skills;
Special talents in the field of sports, music or arts and culture;
Extensive experience or training in forensic science and other legal, medical and technical services; and
Outstanding academic records and extracurricular activities of applicants during his/her school days, good family background in law enforcement or socio-civic activities, recognized social standing in the community, awards and commendations received, which should indicate to the Commission En Banc that the applicant can become a good member of the Philippine National Police.
If you possessed the aforementioned factors, you may submit the following documentary requirements to recruiting unit where you processed your application:
a. Completely Filled-out CSC Personal Data Sheet;
b. Original PSA Birth Certificate;
c. Authenticated Copy of Eligibility
d. Authenticated Copy of TOR/DIPLOMA; and
e. Original/Authenticated Copy of Certificates (skills, talents, etc.)
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to
[email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
DEO Napolcom
FOI Receiving Officer
