The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered all commanders and personnel to stay focused on law enforcement and public safety duties amid rising political tensions and online speculation.
PNP chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. reminded police officers not to be distracted by political issues and social media narratives that could affect the organization’s mission of maintaining peace and order.
According to Nartatez, criticisms and intrigues circulating online should instead serve as motivation for the police force to further improve its service to the public.
“These intrigues and political noises, including attempts to encourage any of our personnel to engage in partisan politics, are meant to distract us from performing our job well and sustaining our gains on peace and order,” he said.
The PNP chief stressed that the organization remains committed to its mandate, citing continued efforts to reduce crime rates and maintain public trust in the police institution.
He also underscored the PNP’s ongoing coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) under Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla, saying their working relationship remains “professional” and focused on institutional stability.
Nartatez said the police force will continue implementing internal reforms and programs aimed at improving public safety, including stronger anti-crime operations, anti-illegal drug campaigns, and intensified internal cleansing efforts.
Among the initiatives highlighted by the PNP chief was the Safer Cities Initiative, which he said contributed to the decline in crime incidents nationwide, alongside operations targeting smuggled products and other illegal activities.
The police organization is also sustaining efforts to improve emergency response capabilities and increase police visibility in communities.
Nartatez reiterated that regional and local police units must remain concentrated on law enforcement operations despite political controversies surrounding the organization.
“We will not allow unverified political talk to distract us from our duty to protect the public,” he said.