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IRR OF HEIGHT EQUALITY ACT

Published by Philippine National Police(PNP) on Nov. 10, 2021.
Requested from PNP by R. Layoso at 08:35 AM on Nov. 10, 2021.
Purpose: RESEARCH AND INQUIRY
Date of Coverage: 11/10/2021 - 11/10/2021
Tracking no: #PNP-112104393675

R.LAYOSO Nov. 10, 2021, 8:35 a.m.

Madam/Sir, Good day! I would like to ask regarding the guidelines of Height Equality Act in your agency. The aforementioned Law states that the new height requirement for male and female Patrolman/Patrolwoman applicants are 5'2 feet and 5'0 feet respectively. Should the applicant still unable to reach the new minimum height qualification, what are the alternative ways to obtain Height Waiver and is there a height limit in acquiring such waiver? Thank you and God bless!

N.FDM Nov. 12, 2021, 12:19 p.m.

November 12, 2021 Dear Rosemarie Layoso, Greetings! Please be informed that the PNP is already implementing the Republic Act No. 11549 or otherwise known as “The PNP, BFP, BJMP and BuCor Height Equality Act”. An act lowering the minimum height requirement for applicants of the PNP, BFP, BJMP and BuCor, amending RA No. 6975, as amended, RA No. 9263, and RA No. 10575 since the processing of CY 2021 1st Cycle Patrolman/Patrolwoman Recruitment Program up to this date. Successful applicants already took their oath and now undergoing training. Pursuant to Section 30 of said law, the minimum height requirement to be a member of the PNP is at least 157 cm for males and 152 cm for females. Provided, that a waiver for height requirement shall be automatically granted to applicants belonging to the cultural minorities/indigenous peoples. In case, an applicant is below the minimum height requirement, he/she must secure/apply for height waiver at the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM). The height limit for height waiver is also provided by the NAPOLCOM. Thank you for your continued support to the PNP. Respectfully, NASU PRSS FDM FOI Receiving Officer

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