Republic of the Philippines. NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS, PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, PNP Camp BGen Rafael T Crame, Quezon City APR 06 2022 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR No.: 20) REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE CONFERMENT OF AUTHORIZED AWARDS, DECORATIONS, SERVICE MEDALS, RIBBONS, AND BADGES OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE. 1 REFERENCES: a. Section 14 (m) and Section 69 of Republic Act (RA) No. 6975 (DILG Act of 1990); b. NAPOLCOM Resolution No. 2016-249 entitled: “Prescribing the Standard Specifications for Medalya ng Paglilingkod Laban sa Kriminalidad (Anti-Criminality Campaign Medal); ¢. NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 2012-002 dated December 3, 2012 entitled: “Prescribing the Authorized Awards to be Conferred to Non-Uniformed Personnel of the Philippine National Police’; d, NAPOLCOM MC No. 2010-004 dated October 27, 2010 entitled ‘Amending Section 24 of MC No. 93-018 entitled: “Prescribing the Authorized Decorations, Service Medals, Ribbons and Badges of the Philippine National Police”, @ NAPOLCOM MC No. 93-018 dated September 23, 1993 entitled: “Prescribing the Authorized Decorations, Service Medals, Ribbons and Badges of the Philippine National Police”, f. PNP MC No. 2021-031 dated March 25, 2021 entitled: “Revised Rules and Regulations in the Conferment of Authorized Awards, Decorations, Service Medals, Ribbons, And Badges of The Philippine National Police”; 9. PNP MC No. 2019-048 dated August 28, 2019 entitled: “Approving and Authorizing Conferment of the PNP Medalya ng Kapayapaan (PNP Peace Medal) to Deserving PNP Personnel for Inclusion under the Category of Miscellaneous Awards of PNP Circular No. 2006-014"; h. PNP MC No. 2017-055 dated September 1, 2017 entitled: “Allowing Non-Uniformed Personnel to Convert their Five (5) Letters of Commendation into Medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal), Amending for this Purpose Item 10 (d) of PNP Memorandum Circular No. 2006-014"; i. PNP MC No. 2017-008 dated February 2, 2017 entitled “Comprehensive PNP Policies and Guidelines on Leave”; Page 1 of 41j. PNP Circular 2006-014 dated July 10, 2005 entitled: “Rules and Regulations in the Conferment of Authorized Decorations, Service Medals, Ribbons and Badges to the Personnel of the Philippine National Police”; k. PNP MC No. 2005-005 dated May 13, 2005 entitled: “Guidelines and Procedures Governing the Grant of Special Promotion to PNP Uniformed Personnel"; |. CPNP Approved “Revised Merit Selection, Placement and Promotion Plan for Non-Uniformed Personnel (MSPPP-NUP) of the Philippine National Police dated March 9, 2020"; m. Approved Memorandum dated July 15, 2015 with subject: “Proposed Composition of the NHQ Special Promotions, Awards and Decorations Board (SPADB)"; and n. PNP Manual PNPM-DHRDD-D-0-3-8-14 (DHRDD) “Human Resource and Doctrine Development Manual" September 2014. 2. RATIONALE: The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are mandated to provide policies that prescribe the minimum standards of awards and medals to honor the personnel of the PNP pursuant to Section 14 (m), and Section 69 of RA No. 6975. Hence, the PNP adopted a policy that prescribes the rules and regulations in the conferment of authorized awards, decorations, service medals, ribbons, and badges to the personnel of the PNP, friendly forces, and force multipliers, This MC aims to’ a. Establish guidelines and procedures in the submission, processing, and deliberation of recommendation for awards and institutionalize prompt recognition of PNP personnel, friendly forces, and force multipliers; b. Enable the PNP National Headquarters (NHQ) Special Promotion, Awards, and Decorations Board (SPADB) to properly and objectively evaluate recommendations for special promotions and major awards; cc. Create a Minor Awards and Decorations Board (MADB) that shall evaluate the recommendations for minor awards; d. Inspire and promote the spirit of heroism, dedication, hardwork, devotion to duty, instill morale and welfare, and commitment to public service among the PNP personnel; and e. Ensure fairness and consistency in the conferment of appropriate awards to deserving PNP personnel, friendly forces, force multipliers, and civilians and institutionalize the spirit of prompt recognition. 3. SITUATION: The conferment of awards is a significant undertaking of the PNP leadership to recognize the accomplishments and performances of the members of the PNP. Page 2 of 41The PNP needs to amend the existing PNP MC in pursuit of a responsive Policy for a more systematic and timely conferment of authorized awards, decoration, service medals, ribbons, and badges. 4, PURPOSE: This MC prescribes the rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, and Procedures in the conferment of appropriate awards for outstanding achievement and/or performance of any member of the PNP, friendly forces, and force multipliers. 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS: a. Above and Beyond the Call of Duty — is the voluntary, conscientious, civic, and legal undertaking that is beyond a police officer's basic tasks. It is characterized by the necessity to save life and property by one’s sense of righteousness involving a high risk of life. At times, this undertaking may be complementary to an existing activity performed by another person, group, or agency. Nonetheless, its value does not diminish in any way. b. Armed Confrontation ~ refers to a hostile confrontation between the police and enemy forces or lawless elements. c. Award - refers to a medal or ribbon with a corresponding General Order conferred to an individual in recognition of acts of gallantry or heroism, meritorious service, or skill proficiency d. Board ~ is a group of persons who have the power to deliberate and recommend to the approving authority for the granting of awards. e. Civilian Volunteer — a member of a community/civic organization who assists the PNP in the enforcement of the law, prevention of crime, and maintenance of peace and order. Likewise, any person who renders voluntary service to the PNP for a period of time or during a specific police action to suppress or prevent crime. f. Conspicuous ~ clearly distinguished above others in the performance of ‘one’s duty. g. Course — shall be defined as a type of training which aims to develop the knowledge, attitude, values, and skills among the participants. The program contains several modules which deal with the different areas of the skills to be taught. A regular course usually contains at least 80 training hours or equivalent to 10 days. A particular training, in order to qualify as a course, must have an assessment test or evaluation as part of the course requirement. h. Eminently — is high in merit characterized by a high degree of performance of one's duty. i. Enemy Forces — refer to the members of terrorist groups such as the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People's Army, National Page 3 of 41Democratic Front, Abu Sayaff Group, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, and members of the armed forces of the enemy state. Force Multipliers - are members of civil security forces such as licensed Private security guards, company guards, barangay tanods, Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team, Pulis sa Barangay, other civilan volunteer/groups, to include other Government Security Personnel such a8 airport security, port security, security in economic zones and the like Foreign Security Forces — refer to uniformed personnel of friendly foreign nations. Friendly Forces — refer to the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Coast Guard, National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and personnel of other government agencies with law enforcement functions Good Deeds — refer to an act, or any activities connected in the Performance of one’s duty or accomplishment of one's mandate which 's_ conducted extra-ordinarily, accomplished with out-of-the-box techniques beyond and above the normal duty, which includes a selfless act of doing something good for another involving compassion, kindness, unconditional love, understanding, volunteerism, help, and Consideration for the welfare and well-being of others Heroism — refers to specific acts of bravery or outstanding courage or a Closely related series of heroic acts performed within a short period of time. Humanitarian Aids/Missions ~ refer to any civil-military operation/civic actions of friendly foreign nations conducted jointly with the PNP such as medical and dental missions and other similar undertakings other than disaster response. Immediate Medical Attention/Surgical Treatment — refers to the medical intervention given to the PNP personnel in a critical or emergency Situation after police operations that needs urgent medical management or interventions in accordance with universally accepted health standards. Interim Awards ~ awards that can be initially issued to PNP personnel while awaiting the appropriate higher award to be signed by the approving authority, a lesser PNP medal given to PNP personnel Pending final action on a recommendation for a major award, Light Weapons ~ are: Class A Light Weapons which refer to self- loading pistols, rifles and carbines, submachine guns, assault rifles, and light machine guns not exceeding caliber 762mm which have fully automatic mode; and Class B Light Weapons which refer to weapons Page 4 of 41designed for the use of two (2) or more persons serving as a crew, or rifles and machine guns exceeding caliber 7.62mm such as heavy machine guns, handheld under barrel, and mounted grenade launchers, Portable anti-tank guns, recoilless rifles, portable anti-aircraft missile systems, and mortars of caliber of less than 100mm, Line of duty — refers to the involvement of the PNP personnel in actual police operations in accordance with PNP Operational Procedures. This shall also include the circumstances when a PNP personnel is going to and coming back from his/her office or place of abode. Major Awards — awards ranging from Medalya ng Katapangan to Medalya ng Kagitingan for operational awards, and awards ranging from Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod to Medalya ng Katapatan sa Pagiilingkod for administrative awards. Operational Awards Administrative Awards Medalya ng Kagitingan —_ Medalya ng Katapatan sa Paglilingkod Medalya ng Kabayanihan Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa Medalya ng Katapangan — Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod Major Projects ~ involve operational and administrative undertakings that will contribute to the improvement of capabilities and the quality of police services. Major Responsibility — duty of such character that is an exceptionally meritorious service that contributes to a high degree to the success of the PNP organization as a whole. Medal — refers to the distinctive piece of metal and ribbon that constitutes the tangible evidence of an award Meritorious Achievement - is a praiseworthy accomplishment, with easily discernible beginning and end and carried through to completion. The length of time involved is not a consideration but speed and impact of accomplishment may be a factor in determining the worth of the undertaking Meritorious Service — praiseworthy execution of duties over a period of time. Service differs from achievement in that service concems a period of time while achievement concems an enterprise having a definite beginning and end but not necessarily connected with a specific period of time. Minor Awards ~ awards ranging from Medalya ng Katangitanging Asal to Medalya ng Kadakilaan for operational awards, and awards ranging from Medalya ng Pagkilala to Medalya ng Kasanayan for administrative awards, Operational Awards Administrative Awards Medalya ng Kadakilaan Medalya ng Kasanayan Page 5 of 41Medalya ng Kagalingan Medalya ng Pagkilala Medalya ng Papuri Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting Medalya ng Ugnayang Pampulisya Medalya ng Katangitanging Asal aa. Overwhelming — extremely great in number, effect, or force. bb. PNP Decoration — refers to the awards, badges and other accoutrements worn by a uniformed personnel when in proper PNP attire or uniform authorized under PNP and NAPOLCOM issuances. cc. Qualification Badges — refer to badges issued by course owners given for specialized fields such as water surface operations, underwater operations, airborne, navigation, marksmanship, surveillance, electronics and technical expertise, special weapons, ordnance, explosives, chemical weapons, operations such as patrol, traffic, investigation, vice control, juvenile delinquency control, as well as administrative and auxiliary functions. dd.Risk of Life — is a life-threatening situation in an actual armed confrontation with armed enemies or lawless elements, during a fortuitous event, force majeure, or any other situation that may endanger the life of the victim and the PNP personnel involved. ee. Service Medal — is an award given to an individual who rendered service in a campaign operation in the PNP under certain conditions within a definite period of time. It is awarded generally in recognition of the honorable performance of duty during the campaign operation or service ff. Service Ribbon — is a ribbon in color with the suspension ribbon of the service medal it represents, attached to a bar equipped with a suitable attaching device. A service ribbon is issued with each service medal. gg. Superior — refers to a greater number of manpower, advanced capability in firepower and equipment, and occupying an advantage position in the battleground 6. GUIDELINES: a. General Guidelines 1) No award shall be given to PNP personnel for the mere performance of his/her usual duty. Medals may be given only if the performance of the said usual duty is exceptionally outstanding as compared to other personnel with the same duty, or it is extraordinarily difficult given the situation when and where it was performed; 2) When two or more PNP offices/units conducted joint operation or activity, the head of the lead unit may give an award to participants from the other units provided the head of the said supporting units has not given their respective personnel any award for the same activity/operation; Page 6 of 443) Regional Director, Police Regional Offices (RD, PROs) may give an award to members of the National Support Units (NSU) assigned within the region for any activity involving the said NSU personnel provided the Director, NSU concerned has not given them any award for the same activity; 4) Except in certain cases, Commander, Area Police Command (APC); RD, PROs; and Director, NSUs; District Directors; and Inspector General of the Internal Affairs Service (IG, IAS) shall avoid issuing medals without the corresponding resolution of the local Awards and Decorations Board; 5) Recommendations for the conferment of award can only be made by the Director/Head of Office with respect to the personnel under him In no case shall a subordinate officer sign the recommendation on behalf of his/her superior officer; 6) An award for a Commander or an officer holding a key position for his stint or tenure to such designation or position shall be given only upon termination or relinquishment of such designation/position; 7) Should a person departing from an organization or installation desire to initiate a recommendation for an award in recognition of meritorious service of an individual who remains in the same organization or installation, he/she should have the recommendation in writing addressed to the Chief of Office/Unit or his/her own successor for that action when the individual recommended becomes eligible for consideration; 8) The issuance of minor awards for personnel who participated in the activities initiated by the National Headquarters shall be deliberated and recommended by the NHQ MADB; 9) The issuance of minor awards for personnel who participated in the activities initiated by the APCs shall be deliberated and recommended by the APC SPADB; and 10) In no case shall the Commander, APCs; RD, PROs; and Director, NSUs; District Directors; and IG, IAS issue awards to themselves. All awards intended to them shall be requested to the higher office with a corresponding resolution of respective SPADBs for deliberation of the appropriate Awards and Decorations Board and recommendation to the CPNP for his approval and signature. b. Specific Guidelines: 1) Announcement of Awards a) Awards and decorations conferred by the President, Chairperson of NAPOLCOM, and CPNP, shall be announced and published in the form of a General Order (GO); and 'b) All other awards and decorations granted by the Commander, APC; RD, PROs; Director, NSUs; District Directors, and IG, IAS Page 7 of 44shall be announced and published by their respective Commands. Report of inventory of awards issued shall be submitted weekly to the CPNP through the DPRM. 2) Frequency of the award For each succeeding deed, act, or achievement sufficient to justify the same medal, the following shall be observed: a) For Operational Awards A Bronze Spearhead Device shall be awarded for the second, third, fourth, and fifth succeeding awards. Further, a Silver Spearhead Device shall be worn for every five Bronze Spearhead Devices, as the case may be. For example, a medal with two Bronze Spearhead Devices indicates three issuances of the same medal, while a medal with two Silver and three Bronze Spearhead Devices indicates 14 issuances. b) For Administrative Awards A Sampaguita Leaf shall be awarded for the second, third, fourth, and fifth succeeding awards. Further, a Silver Sampaguita Leaf shall be worn for every five Bronze Sampaguita Leaves, as the case may be. For example, a medal with two Bronze Sampaguita Leaves indicates three issuances of the same medal, while a medal with two Silver and three Bronze Sampaguita Leaves indicates 14 issuances. c) For Miscellaneous Awards A Bronze Star shall be awarded for the second, third, fourth, and fifth succeeding awards Further, a Silver Star shall be wom for every five Bronze Stars, as the case may be. For example, a medal with two Bronze Stars indicates three issuances of the same medal, while a medal with two Silver and three Bronze Stars indicates 14 issuances. 3) Incentives for Awards a) Aside from the PNP Medals, each award shall be given the corresponding number of leave credits as follows: Medalya ng Kagitingan (PNP Medal of Valor) - Five Days Medalya ng Kabayanihan (PNP Heroism Medal) ~ Four Days Medalya ng Katapangan (PNP Bravery Medal) — Four Days Page 8 of 41b) Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal) — Three days Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Merit) — Three Days Medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal) — Two Days Medalya ng Ugnayang Pampulisya (PNP Police Community Affairs and Development Medal) — Three days Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting - (PNP Wounded Personnel Medal) — Two Days Medalya ng Katapatan sa Paglilingkod (PNP Distinguished Loyalty Service Medal) — Five days Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Award) ~ Four days Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (PNP Special Service Medal) — Four days Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal) ~ Three days Medalya ng Pagkilala (PNP Recognition Medal) ~ Two days Medalya ng Mabuting Asal (PNP Good Conduct Medal) ~ Four days Medalya ng Paglilingkod (PNP Service Medal) — Four days Medalya ng Paglaban sa Manilligalig (Anti-Dissidence Medal) — Three days Medalya ng Paglilingkod Laban sa Kriminalidad (Anti-Criminality ‘Campaign Medal) ~ Three days Medalya ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta (PNP Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Medal) — Three days Medalya ng Kapayapaan (PNP Peace Medal) ~ Four days Awards must be confirmed/converted by the issuing unit upon request of the PNP personnel concerned from the date of the issuance of the award onwards but not later than the last day of the next calendar year. Otherwise, such awards shall no longer be confirmed/converted. Page 9 of 414) Conversion of Letters of Commendations to awards Conversion of five letters or certificates of commendation into Medalya ng Pagkilala shall be awarded to personnel of the PNP and must be applied for conversion in his/her present office/unit within two years from issuance thereof. In case of reassignment and the commendation has not been used for conversion into Medalya ng Pagkilala, the personnel shall secure a certification from his/her previous. unit/office that the said commendation has not been applied for conversion 5) Posthumous Award Awards of a medal/s may be made following the death of the person being honored in the same manner they are made for a living person, except that the orders and citations will indicate that the award is being made posthumously. In case an individual who distinguished himself/herself dies before the granting of an award to which he may be entitled, the award may nevertheless be made and the medal and certificate/citation may be presented within three years from the date of the act justifying the award thereof, to such representative of the deceased as the CPNP may designate. The eligible class next of kin are in the order of precedence: widow or widower, the eldest son, eldest daughter, father, mother, eldest brother, the eldest sister, or the eldest grandchild. 6) Presentations Medalya ng Kagitingan — the recipient of the said award will be directed to proceed to Malacafian Palace for the presentation of the award. The presentation will be made by the President of the Philippines, Chairperson of NAPOLCOM, and CPNP. 7) Medals other than Medalya ng Kagitingan a) The presentation of the medal to the person to whom it is awarded will be made in a formal and impressive ceremony, including when practicable, the attendance of troops. b) In the absence of orders to the contrary, the arrangement therefore and the presentation will be made by the RD or its equivalent (c) In the act of presentation, a medal may be pinned on the clothing of the awardee, whether in uniform or civilian clothing or on the next of kin following the recipient's death; however, this will not be construed as authority for any person other than the individual honored by the medal to wear it. As an alternative to pinning the medal, especially to the next of kin, it may be handed to the recipient in an open decorative container. Page 10 of 41d) The presentation to an individual, who is no longer in the service or to the next of kin, will, as a rule, be made at the PROs, PPOs, or station nearest the home of the recipient. 8) Interim Awards and Awards of Lesser Decoration a) To ensure that an achievement or service receives recognition, the appropriate authority should promptly award a lesser PNP medal pending final action on a recommendation for a major award b) The awarding authority will take the following actions concerning each recommendation for award or medal (1) Approve/Disapprove; (2) If disapproved, consider the award of a lesser but appropriate medal, (3) Retain the recommendation in the Headquarters; and (4) Notify the initiator of the final action. 9) Manner of Wearing of Decorations The manner of wearing the aforementioned medals, badges, service ribbons, and/or miniatures shall be in compliance with Sections 14, 15 and 17 of NMC 93-018. Such may be wor on the following coat or blouse of the service uniforms: a) GOA Type “A” Uniform (Bush Coat); b) GOA Type “B" Uniform; c) Full Dress Blue (Ceremonial Blue Uniform); d) Full Dress White (White Duck); and e) Mess Jacket. The wearing of such uniforms will be based on the policies and guidelines for different command activities, occasions, or daily office attire, c. Organization and Composition, Schedule of Deliberation, Manner of the Conduct of Deliberation, Jurisdiction and Functions of the PNP SPADB, Categories and Types of Authorized Awards, and Criteria in the Issuance of Authorized Awards; A SPADB and its Secretariat shall be organized at the NHQ, APC, PROs, NSUs, and IAS. Page 11 of 411) Organization and Composition a) NHQ SPADB (15) TDHRDD - Chairperson Deputy, DPRM - Vice Chairperson Deputy, DI - Member Deputy, DO - Member Deputy, DL - Member Deputy, DPCR - Member Deputy, DC - Member Deputy, DIDM - Member Deputy, DRD - Member Deputy, DPL - Member Deputy, DICTM - Member Deputy, LS - Member CS, IAS - Member CESPO - Member C, NUPAD. - Member C, MWD, DPRM - Head Secretariat C, SPS, MWD, DPRM - Board Secretary b) APC SPADB (7) Deputy Commander - Chairperson Ex-O0 - Vice Chairperson Chief, ARMD - Member Chief, OD - Member Chief, ID - Member Chief, Program Management Division (PMD) - Member Chief Clerk - Member C, Admin and Human Resource _- Head Secretariat Management Section Chief, Planning and Research - Board Secretary Section c) PRO SPADB (15) DRDO - Chairperson Chief, Regional Staff - Vice Chairperson Chief, RPRMD. - Member Chief, RID - Member Chief, ROMD - Member Chief, RLDDD - Member Chief, RCADD - Member Chief, RCD - Member Chief, RIDMD - Member Chief, RLRDD - Member Chief, RPSMD - Member Page 12 of 41Chief, RICTMD - Member Chief, RLS - Member Chief, ARMD, RIAS - Member RESPO - Member Chief, Mws - Secretariat d) NSU SPADB (3) DD/DDA/DDO. - Chairperson Chief, Directorial Staff - Vice Chairperson Chief, ARMD - Member Chief, ID - Member Chief, OD - Member Chief, LMD - Member Chief, PCRD - Member Chief, FMD (Financial Management Division) - Member ESPO - Member Chief, MWS - Secretariat e) IAS SPADB (9) Deputy Inspector General - Chairperson Chief, AFMD (Administrative and Finance Management Division) - Vice Chairperson Chief, IID (Intelligence and Investigation Division) - Member Chief, IAD (Inspection and Audit Division) - Member Chief, PD (Prosecution Division) - Member Chief, LAD (Legal Affairs Division) - Member Chief, PRD (Planning and Research Division) Member Chief, PSMU (Police Strategy Management Unit) - Member SESPO - Member ADMO - Head Secretariat Chief, MWS - Secretariat NSUs which organizational structures are unique and do not have the above-mentioned staff positions may designate those staff positions having the same nature of functions. Further, NSUs which do not have in their present structure a position for Deputy Director, the DDA will be designated as Chairperson, or as the case may be The membership in the SPADB is positional in nature. Relatedly, these will be additional functions to their present designation. All members shall perform their duties to the SPADB effective upon assumption of office in their present designation Page 13 of 41before the issuance of designation orders as Chairperson, Vice- Chairperson, and members of the Board. f) Alternate Members The following are the designated alternate members to the principal members of the NHQ SPADB to ensure the regular conduct of meetings and deliberation in the absence of the latter. Principal Position Alternate TDHRDD - Chairperson Deputy, DPRM - Vice-Chairperson Deputy, DI - Member - Ex-0, DI Deputy, DO - Member -Ex-0, DO Deputy, DL - Member - Ex-0, DL Deputy, DPCR - Member -Ex-0, DPCR Deputy, DC - Member - Ex-0, DC Deputy, DIDM - Member - Ex-0, DIDM Deputy, DRD - Member -Ex-0, DRD Deputy, DPL - Member - Ex-O, DPL Deputy, DICTM - Member - Ex-0, DICTM Deputy, LS - Member -CS, LS CS, IAS - Member -C, AFMD CESPO - Member -CC, OCESPO C, NUPAD - Member - AC, NUPAD SPADBs of the lower units may also designate their respective alternates except for the Chairperson and Vice- Chairperson. The Assistant Chiefs of the principal members shall be automatically designated in concurrent capacity as their respective alternates. In the absence of the Chairperson, SPADB or MADB, the Vice-Chairperson can preside over a meeting or deliberation provided that a prior consent was manifested by the former. All decisions approved by the latter as a result of the meeting or deliberation shall be adopted by the Board. Provided further that the Chairperson be immediately informed of the minutes of the meeting before it will be approved by the Board Moreover, representatives shall not be permitted to vote or render a motion. They shall only be able to give comments or inputs after being recognized and permitted by the Chairperson or the presiding officer. g) Creation and Composition of MADB in the NHQ and NCRPO There shall be an organized MADB and its Secretariat at the HQ and in the District Offices of NCRPO to be primarily responsible in the evaluation and deliberation of Page 14.0f 41application/recommendation for minor awards. Provided, the NHQ MADB shall be divided into two groups, namely NHQ MADB-Alpha and NHQ MADB-Bravo which shall be composed of the following NHQ MaDi Ex-O, DPRM - Chairperson Chief, MWD, DPRM - Vice-Chairperson DMO, OCPNP - Member ADMO, OTDCA - Member ADMO, DPRM - Member DMO, DL - Member ADMO, DC - Member DMO, DHRDD - Member ADMO, DRD - Member DMO, DPL - Member DMO, HRAO - Member DMO, CPSM - Member ADMO, PIO - Member CESPO - Member C, NUPAD - Member Chief, Awards and Incentives Section, MWD, DPRM - Head Secretariat | Senior PNCO, AIS, DPRM - Secretariat NHQ MADB-Bravo (13) Ex-0, DO - Chairperson Chief, LED, DO - Vice-Chairperson DMO, OCPNP - Member DMO, OTDCO - Member ADMO, OTCDS - Member DMO, DI - Member DMO, DO - Member ADMO, DPCR - Member DMO, DIDM - Member ADMO, DICTM - Member ARMD, Air Unit - Member CESPO - Member ; ADMO, PPDC - Member Chief, Awards and Incentives Section, MWD, DPRM - Head Secretariat Senior PNCO, AIS, DPRM - Secretariat District MADB (NCRPO) (11) DDDO. - Chairperson cDDs - Vice-Chairperson Chief, DPRMD - Member Chief, DID - Member Page 15 of 41Chief, DOPD - Member Chief, DLD - Member Chief, DCADD - Member Chief, DCD - Member Chief, DIDMD - Member Chief, DLO - Member DESPO - Member Chief, Mws - Secretariat 2) Schedule of Deliberation SPADBs and MADBs are required to conduct deliberations regularly at least once a month. In the event that the Board is not able to convene on the scheduled meeting, it shall make the necessary adjustments to address the backlogs depending on the number of pending requests/applications for the issuance of awards The Chairperson, SPADB and Chairperson, MADB through their respective Secretariats, shall ensure that there is no backlog in the deliberation of requests/applications for the issuance of awards as stated in the preceding paragraph SPADBs of APCs/PROs/NSUS/IAS must submit to the NHQ SPADB all recommendations for awards that fall under the jurisdiction of higher authorities within the accumulative period of 25 working days (CPS/MPS/Company/PFU/PIAS — 10 working days, PPO/Battalion/RFU/RIAS — 5 working days, PROs/NSUs/IAS — 10 working days). All applications for major awards be deliberated and endorsed by the NHQ SPADB to the proper authorities within the specified period of 60 working days starting from the preparation of reports by the requesting unit as prescribed in the timetable for the processing of awards. 3) Manner of the Conduct of Deliberation The conduct of deliberation by the SPADBs or MADBs must be preferably done physically (face-to-face), however, in the event that the situation does not permit the conduct of the same, it shall be done virtually in order to meet the mandated timeline. 4) Jurisdiction and Functions a) NHQ SPADB The NHQ SPADB shall deliberate and study recommendations for operational awards ranging from Medalya ng Katapangan to Medalya ng Kagitingan and for administrative awards ranging from Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod to Medalya ng Katapatan sa Paglilingkod. Page 16 of 41It shall also recommend to the CPNP the issuance of Certificate of No Objection to PNP personnel applying for awards from other government agencies and non-government ‘organizations, provided that the Secretariat shall present to the Board the complete background investigation and DLOD clearances of the applicant. There shall also be designated Sub-Boards that will conduct initial deliberation and evaluation of the applications for awards and special promotions from different PNP offices/units. The authority to designate the Chairperson and members of the Sub- Boards lies within the power of the Chairperson, NHQ SPADB. b) APC, PRO and NSU SPADBs (1) The APC, PRO, and NSU SPADBs shall deliberate and study recommendations for operational awards ranging from Medalya ng Katangitanging Asal to Medalya ng Kadakilaan; for administrative awards, Medalya ng Pagkilala and Medalya ng Kasanayan; and all of miscellaneous awards (2) Aforementioned awards shall be evaluated by the APC, PRO, and NSU SPADBs en bane and its findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the Director, APCsINSUs or RD, PROs for approval and implementation. If the award falls under the jurisdiction of higher authorities, it shall cause its transmittal to the concerned higher authority. (3) For NCRPO SPADB, all minor awards shall be evaluated by the Board except for Medalya ng Papuri for operational awards and Medalya ng Pagkilala for administrative awards wherein the authority to evaluate is delegated to the District. MADBs, provided that if the personnel/applicant is assigned to the Regional Headquarters, it shall be the NCRPO SPADB that will deliberate the award. If the award falls under the jurisdiction of higher authorities, it shall cause its transmittal to the concerned higher authority. ¢) IAS SPADB The IAS, SPADB shall deliberate and study recommendations Of its subordinate units for administrative awards ranging from Medalya ng Pagkilala to Medalya ng Kasanayan, and all miscellaneous awards except for Medalya ng Paglaban sa Manililigalig (refer to the criteria for the Medalya ng Paglaban sa Manlilgalig). issuance of other awards not stated herein may be referred by the Board to the appropriate Awards and Decorations Board in the NHQ. Page 17 of 41d) NHQ MADB There shall be an NHQ MADB consisting of two groups which shall be called NHQ MADB-Alpha and NHQ MADB-Bravo, respectively. The NHQ MADB-Alpha shall deliberate and study all applications for administrative awards, which are the Medalya ng Pagkilala and Medalya ng Kasanayan, while the NHQ MADB- Bravo shall deliberate and study all applications for operational awards ranging from Medalya ng Katangitanging Asal to Medalya ng Kadakilaan. The NHQ MADBs shall accept recommendations for minor awards coming from the Command Group, Directorial Staff (D-Staff), Personal Staff (P-Staff), Special Staff (S-Staff) and minor awards intended to APC Commanders; RD, PROs; and Director, NSUs. Both MADBs shall also deliberate and study applications for miscellaneous awards e) District MADBs (NCRPO) The District MADBs of NCRPO shall evaluate applications only for the award of Medalya ng Papuri for operational awards and Medalya ng Pagkilala for administrative awards. Other applications for awards from the district offices shall be endorsed to the NCRPO SPADB. f) Functions of SPADB and MADB Secretariats The SPADB and MADB Secretariats shall receive, evaluate, and ensure the completeness of documentary requirements of all recommendations for awards coming from PNP offices/units, including other government officials and private sectors for any meritorious and commendable action, achievement, or accomplishment of a PNP office/unit, personnel or other qualified individuals. 5) Categories and Types of Authorized Awards The types of authorized decorations, service medals, ribbons, and badges of the PNP are categorized as follows: a) Operational Awards: (1) Medalya ng Kagitingan (PNP Medal of Valor); (2) Medalya ng Kabayanihan (PNP Heroism Medal); (3) Medalya ng Katapangan (PNP Bravery Medal); (4) Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal); (5) Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Merit); Page 18 of 41(8) Medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal); (7) Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting (PNP Personnel Wounded Medal); (8) Medalya ng Ugnayang Pampulisya (PNP Police Community Affairs and Development Medal); and (9) Medalya ng Katangitanging Asal (PNP Outstanding Conduct Medal); b) Administrative Awards: cc) (1) Medalya ng Katapatan sa Pagiilingkod (PNP Distinguished Loyalty Service Medal); (2) Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal); (3) Medalya ng Pambihirang Pagllingkod (PNP Special Service Medal); (4) Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal); and (5) Medalya ng Pagkilala (PNP Recognition Medal), Miscellaneous Awards: (1) Medalya ng Mabuting Asal (PNP Good Conduct Medal); (2) Medalya ng Paglilingkod (PNP Service Medal); (8) Medalya ng Paglaban sa Manilligalig (PNP Anti- Dissidence Medal); (4) Medalya ng Paglilingkod Laban sa Kriminalidad (Anti- Criminality Campaign Medal), (5) Medalya ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta (PNP Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Medal); (6) Tsapa ng Natatanging Yunit (PNP Unit Citation Badge); (7) Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Luzon (Luzon Campaign Medal); (8) Medalya ng Pagiilingkod sa Visayas (Visayas Campaign Medal); (9) Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Mindanao (Mindanao Campaign Medal); Page 19 of 41(10) Mga Tsapa ng Kwalipikasyon (PNP Qualification Badges); and (11) Medalya ng Kapayapaan (PNP Peace Medal). 6) Criteria in the Issuance of Authorized Awards The categories and types of awards, persons entitled to the awards, requirements, and approving authority in the conferment of awards are specified as follows’ a) Operational Awards (1) Medalya ng Kagitingan (PNP Medal of Valor) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel who exhibited acts of conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life and limb above and beyond the call of duty. To qualify for the award, one must satisfy the following: (a.1) Must perform a singular act or deed of personal bravery and self-sacrifice to distinguish oneself above others in the performance of more than ordinarily hazardous service; (a.2) Actual armed confrontation with the enemy force or lawless elements; and (a.3) The act, if not performed, will directly and significantly affect the result of the armed confrontation (b) Approving Authority: President of the Republic of the Philippines. (2) Medalya ng Kabayanihan (PNP Heroism Medal) (a)Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel who exhibited any of the following: {a.1) Acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry against a superior enemy force or lawless elements in a police operation involving risk of life and limb. The following must be considered in the conferment of this award: (a.1.a)The recovered armaments and other pieces of evidence vis-a-vis the extent of the collateral damage as a result of the hostile confrontation and the neutralized enemy or lawless element; and (a.1.b) The act of self-sacrifice must be evident on the part of PNP personne! apparently resulting in the saving of other's life or lives in a hostile situation. Page 20 of 41(2.2) Other acts of heroism not involving armed conflict with an enemy so notable and extraordinary as to set him/her or them apart from the other uniformed personnel in an extremely dangerous or disastrous situation. (b) Approving authority: Chairperson, NAPOLCOM (3) Medalya ng Katapangan (PNP Bravery Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel who exhibited any of the following: (a.1) Gallantry in action not warranting the Medalya ng Kabayanihan. The following must be considered in the conferment of this award: (a.1.a) The recovered armaments and other pieces of evidence vis-a-vis the extent of the collateral damage as a result of the hostile confrontation and the neutralized enemy or lawless element; and (a.1.b)The PNP personnel must engage a superior enemy force or lawless elements in a firefight or armed encounter in pursuit of a mission or during a police operation (a.2) Other acts of conspicuous courage and gallantry against an armed enemy force or lawless element involving risk of life and limb wherein the police Personnel, while not being part of a police operation, has successfully thwarted or foiled a crime incident that gravely endangered his/her life. (b) Approving authority: CPNP (4) Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Distinguished Conduct Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel who exhibited any of the following: (a.1) Acts of heroism not warranting neither the Medalya ng Kabayanihan nor the Medalya ng Katapangan; or (a.2) Heroic acts performed during an actual conflict with lawless elements; or (a.3) Single act or acts performed such as (a3.a) Neutralization/Arrest of one _ Criminal Gang/Organized Crime Group (CG/OCG), Terrorist Group or Private Armed Group Leader or at least three of their members; or Page 21 of 41(a.3.b) Arrest of at least one National Most Wanted Person (NMWP); or at least two Regional Most Wanted Persons (RMWP); or at least three Provincial Most Wanted Persons (PMWP); or (a.3.c) Recovery of at least one serviceable Class B light weapon; or at least two serviceable Class A light weapons (refer to the Definition of Terms) with the arrested suspect and filed cases; or (a.3.d) Confiscation of illegal drugs with the arrested suspect and filed cases, such as: (a.3.d.1) Confiscation of more than 100 grams of Shabu; or (a.3.d.2) Confiscation of more than 5 kg of Marijuana; or (2.3.4.3) Confiscation of more than 100 grams of Cocaine; or (2.3.4.4) Confiscation of voluminous Party Drugs and other Prohibited Drugs. (a.3.e) Solution of heinous and sensational crimes by the Special Investigation Task Group; or (a.3.f) Raid or Destruction of Drug Plantation and Laboratories. Note: The accumulative accomplishments may be applied for with the corresponding certification from Regional Personnel and = Records += Management Division/Administrative and Records Management Division that no lesser award for said accomplishments has been issued. (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs. (5) Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Merit Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel and friendly forces who participated in a successful police operation under any of the following (a.1) Achievements not warranting the Medalya ng Kadakilaan; or Page 22 of 41(a.2) Intelligence-driven operations resulting in the successful arrest of high-value target personalities, neutralization of wanted persons and/or confiscation of illegal drugs in legitimate antiillegal drug operations and other accomplishments of a particular unit that require the technical expertise of intelligence operatives; or (a.3) Successful filing of case/s against high-value target personalities involved in drug trafficking, terrorism, cybercrime, human trafficking, and other heinous crimes. Investigator-On-Case may apply for award separately for each high-profile case filed in court; or (a.4) Single act or acts performed such as’ (a.4.a) Neutralization/Arrest of at least two CG/OCG, Terrorist Group or Private Armed Group members; or (a.4.b) Arrest of at least one RMWP; or at least two PMWP; or at least three City/Municipal MWP; or (a.4.c) Recovery of at least one serviceable Class A light weapon with the arrested suspect and filed cases; or (a.4.d) Confiscation of illegal drugs with arrested suspect and filed cases, such as: (a.4.d.1) Confiscation of less than 100 grams of Shabu; or (a.4.d.2) Confiscation of less than 5 kg of Marijuana; or (a.4.d.3) Confiscation of less than 100 grams of Cocaine; or (a.4.d.4) Confiscation of Party Drugs and other Prohibited Drugs. Note: The accumulative accomplishments may be applied for with the corresponding certification from Regional Personnel and Records += Management Division/Administrative and Records Management Division that no lesser award for said accomplishments has been issued. (b) Approving authority: CPNP; Director, Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs. Page 23 of 41(6) Medalya ng Papuri (PNP Commendation Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel who exhibited any of the following (a.1) Participation in a successful police operation in a supporting capacity; or (a.2) Accomplishment in line with the performance of his/her usual duty but considered exceptionally outstanding or performed under an extreme necessity in a given situation, and the act, if not done directly, would significantly affect his/her usual duty; or (a.3) Other operational accomplishments not warranting the Medalya ng Kagalingan (b) Approving authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs; District Directors (DDs), NCRPO. (7) Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting (PNP Wounded Personnel Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP personnel for having been wounded in action inflicted by enemy forces or lawless elements provided such wound necessitates immediate medical attention/surgical treatment. (b) Approving authority: CPNP; Director, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs. (8) Medalya ng Ugnayang Pampulisya (PNP Police Community Affairs and Development Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP personnel and foreign security forces who performed any of the following (a.1) Community development activities such as feeding program, medical and dental mission, and other unit-initiated outreach programs with a significant impact on the community; or (2.2) Community organizing activities that resulted in the expansion of membership for advocacy groups and Force Multipliers for various programs; or (a3) Community mobilizing activities with various advocacy groups, force multipliers, LGUs, government agencies, and other sectoral groups that lead to the successful accomplishment of a noteworthy project or undertaking; or (a.4) Series of information dissemination activities that resulted in the arrest of a wanted person and other lawless elements; and conduct of other activities Page 24 of 41which resulted in a decrease in crime incidents of a particular area; or (a.5) Managed the successful conduct of PCR major activities such as but not limited to PCR Women's Month, MOVE Summit, Women's Summit, Children’s Month, Social Media Summit; or (a.6) Foreign security forces who primarily initiated and/or participated in humanitarian aids/missions. (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Director, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs. (8) Medalya ng Katangitanging Asal (PNP Outstanding Conduct Medal) (a) Awarded to: Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP), force multipliers, and other civilian volunteers who exhibited any of the following: (a.1) Heroism involving conflict with an armed enemy or lawless elements; or (a.2) Life-saving situation, distinguishing himself/herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. (b) Approving authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs. b) Administrative Awards: (1) Medalya ng Katapatan sa Paglilingkod (PNP Distinguished Loyalty Service Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP personnel who satisfied any of the following: (a.1) Exceptional performance of major responsibility duly recognized as such by the service; or (a.2) Holding the position of CPNP and is retiring from the service; and (a.3) Holding the position of TOCA; TDCO; TCDS; Director, APCs; D-Staff, RD, PROs; D, NSUs; NCRPO DDs, and IG, IAS for at least one year and is retiring from the service or relieved from his/her position provided that the cause of relief is not a result of an administrative sanction imposed against him/her. (b) Approving Authority: Chairperson, NAPOLCOM, and CPNP. Page 25 of 41(2) Medalya ng Katangitanging Gawa (PNP Outstanding Achievement Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP personnel who satisfied any of the following: (a.1) Distinguished or extraordinary achievement in the advancement of science, socio-economic, technical, or other police activities in relation to public service of the highest order; or (a.2) Conceptualization and implementation of best practices recognized and approved by the National Best Practice Board; or (a.3) Excelling in the field of sports and other international competitions held locally and abroad by achieving the 1*, 24, and 3" place; and for international schooling by obtaining the Top 1 award category; or (2.4) For having been designated in the highest position in any international body or organization inclined with the maintenance of peace and order; or {a.5) Conceptualization of a major study or innovation in the field of PNP Operation and Administration (as Chairperson, members and secretariats of TWG or Committee with significant participation in the crafting of a new policy, manual, Letter of Instruction, MC or SOP); or (a.6) Completion of major projects; (a7) An individual awardee during Police Service Anniversary at the National level, a recipient of Dangal ng Bayan Award, Country's Outstanding Police in the Service (Metrobank Foundation Inc.) and other similar awards; or (a8) Unit Commanders and key personnel for being ranked number 1 in the PNP's overall Unit Performance Evaluation Rating (UPER) and Individual Commanders Evaluation Rating (ICER) based on the average result of rating in a six-month time duration or more, provided, that no lesser award has been issued for the same accomplishment with a shorter duration [please refer to criteria under sub- para (4) Medalya ng Kasanayan (a.5.\)] (b) Approving Authority: Chairperson, NAPOLCOM, and PNP Page 26 of 41(3) Medalya ng Pambihirang Paglilingkod (PNP Special Service Medal) (a)Awarded to: PNP personnel who exhibited or satisfied any of the following (a.1) Eminently meritorious and invaluable service in the field of police operations and administration while in a position of major responsibility. The performance of duty must be such as to merit recognition by the service as exceptional; or (a.2) Holding the position of TDCA; TDCO; TCDS; Director, APCs; D-Staff, RD, PROs; D, NSUs, IG, IAS; and NCRPO DDs for at least six months and is, retiring from the service or relieved from his/her Position provided that the cause of relief is not a result of an administrative sanction imposed against him/her; or (a.3) Holding the position of Command Group of APCs and D-Staff, D, PROs, D-NSUs, IG, IAS; NHQ Division Chief; P-Staff, and S-Staff (Senior Executive Assistant (SEA), Command Group), Provincial Director (PD); City Director (CD); Chief of Police (COP), NCRPO; all other Exclusive 1, 2, and 3 positions as provided by PNP MC 2018-011, and for NUP (at least SG 24) whose position is equivalent that of Division Chiefs, for at least one year and is retiring from the service or relieved from his/her position provided that the cause of relief is not a result of an administrative sanction imposed against him/her; or (a.4) Being a member of SPADB, Senior Officer Placement and Promotion Board (SOPPB), and other equivalent promotion boards or committees for at least six months. (b) Approving Authority: CPNP (4) Medalya ng Kasanayan (PNP Efficiency Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP personnel who exhibited or satisfied any of the following (a.1) Eminently meritorious and invaluable service to merit recognition by the service as exceptional; or (a2) Completion of assignment in a foreign mission sponsored by the United Nations; or (a.3) Holding the position of TDCA; TDCO; TCDS; Director, APCs; D-Staff, D, NSUs, IG, IAS, and RD, Page 27 of 41PROs for less than six months and is retiring from the service or relieved from his/her position provided that the cause of relief is not a result of an administrative sanction imposed against him/her, or (a.4) Holding the position of Command Group of APCs, D- Staff, PROs, NSUs, IAS; NHQ Division Chief, P-Staff and S-Staff (SEA, Command Group), PD; CD; COP, NCRPO; all other Exclusive 1, 2, and 3 positions as provided by PNP MC 2018-011 and for NUP (at least SG 24) whose position is equivalent to that of Division Chiefs, for at least three months and is retiring from the service or relieved from his/her Position provided that the cause of relief is not a result of an administrative sanction imposed against him/her; or (a.5) Other administrative accomplishments, such as: (a.5.a) Gamering first place in the graduation merit roll of any PNP career and specialized courses; or (a.5.b) Garnering first place by himself/herself or as a member of the team in any major sport, literary, and other local competition; or (a.5.c) Termination of membership in a Committee or Board for less than six months; (a.5.d) Other members of the Secretariat of TWG or Committee upon completion of the required task; (a5.e)Personnel of the PNP Command Group/ APCs! Directorates/ NSUs/ PROs/ Districts in recognition of their exemplary service during the tenure of the Head of Office provided that said Head of Office has served for at least six months in the position; or (a.5.f) Being a member of the team that managed the successful conduct of major command activity; or (a.5.g) Being a member of the teami/training staff that managed the conduct of a course with a duration of at least 80 hours or equivalent to ten days or more; or (a.5.h) Key personnel of the APCs/Directorates/ NSUs/PROs/AS who is retiring from the Page 28 of 41service and those who were relieved from their Post but held the office for at least six months; or (a.5.i) An investigator who manages to secure a conviction in the prosecution of a drug case; or (a5) Being the Summary Hearing Officer who resolved one administrative case assigned to him/her within a prescribed period; (a.5.k) Being selected as Top 2 and 3 outstanding police officer in NHQ level during the Police Service Anniversary; or (a.5.!) Unit Commanders and key personnel for being ranked number 1 in the PNP's overall UPER and ICER based on the average result of rating in a three to five-month time duration, provided, that no lesser award has been issued for the same accomplishment with a shorter duration [please refer to criteria under sub-para (5) Medalya ng Pagkilala (a.11)]. (a.5.m)For personnel of the unit which was rated number one in the PNP's overall UPER based on the average result of rating in a three- month time or _—_— six-month time accomplishment, provided, that no lesser award has been issued. [please refer to criteria under sub-para (5) Medalya ng Pagkilala (2.11) (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs; IG, IAS. (6) Medalya ng Pagkilala (PNP Recognition Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP personnel, friendly forces, force multipliers, and civilian volunteers who exhibited or satisfied any of the following (a1) (a.2) (a3) Participation in any administrative undertaking in supporting capacity not warranting the Medalya ng Kasanayan; or Garnering 2nd or 3rd place in the graduation merit roll of any PNP career and specialized course; or Personnel of the — PNP Command Group/APCs/Directorates/NSUs/PROs/Districts in recognition of their exemplary service during the tenure of the Head of Office provided that said Head of Office has served for less than six months in the position; or Page 29 of 41(a4) (a5) (a6) (a7) (a8) (a9) (a.10) (a.11) (a.12) Holding a key position lower than PD and its equivalent for more than one year and is relieved from his/her position provided that the cause of relief is not a result of an administrative sanction imposed against him/her; or Being a member of the team/training staff that managed the conduct of training, seminar, or workshop with a minimum duration of 24 working hours; or Managing the conduct of major command activities and/or performing a specific role or task during major command activities such as members of parading elements, checkers of _~—_attendance, ushers/usherettes, and the like; or Accumulating five commendation letters from any member of the Congress, Cabinet, Local Chief Executive, and PNP/AFP Unit Commanders; or Being selected as an outstanding police officer in APC/PRO/NSU/District level; or Other minor administrative accomplishments not warranting the Medalya ng Kasanayan; or Members of the friendly forces, force multipliers, and civilian volunteers in recognition of their invaluable support in the attainment of a significant accomplishment contributory to the maintenance of peace and order and other related undertakings; or For ranking number 1 in one particular D-Staff UPER for three consecutive months; or Key personnel of the APCs/Directorates/NSUs/ PROs/IAS who is retiring from the service and those who were relieved from their post but held the office for less than six months; or (a.13) PNP personnel with good deeds. (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs; IG, IAS; DDs, NCRPO. c) Miscellaneous Awards: (1) Medalya ng Mabuting Asal (PNP Good Conduct Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel who exhibited continuous devotion to duty for a period of five years without any record of punishment, conviction, or pending administrative or criminal case. This award shall be Page 30 of 41applied immediately preceding the five-year period from the time the personnel became entitled to. (Personnel Accounting and Information System generated data shall be submitted to Morale and Welfare Division, DPRM for processing of awards); and (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs; IG, IAS. (2) Medalya ng Pagiilingkod (PNP Service Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP personnel who satisfied any of the following, (a.1) Completion of at least 20 years of faithful and honorable service and every five years thereafter; or (a.2) PNP personnel who is retiring from the police service. (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs; IG, IAS. (3) Medalya ng Paglaban sa Maniiligalig (Anti-Dissidence Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel who performed active service for a continuous period of six months while undertaking an operation, campaign, or movement against dissidence. Subsequent issuance of this award shall be determined by the Board upon the termination of a particular anti-insurgency or anti-terrorism campaign plan within a specific area of responsibility; and (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, SAF; and RD, PROs. (4) Medalya ng Paglllingkod Laban sa Kriminalidad (Anti Criminality Campaign Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel who are assigned to PROs, Provincials/Districts/Cities/Municipalities/PCPs that registered significant improvement in the peace and order situation and have contributed to the successful implementation of an anti-criminality campaign for at least ‘six months; and (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; RD, PROs. (8) Medalya ng Pagtulong sa Nasalanta (PNP Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP personnel, members of friendly forces, and foreign security forces who performed rescue, relief, and rehabilitation operations relative to natural or human- induced disasters (typhoons, floods, earthquakes, Page 31 of 41volcanic eruption, conflagration, hostage situation, armed conflict and the like); and (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs; IG, IAS. (6) Tsapa ng Natatanging Yunit (PNP Unit Citation Badge) (a) Awarded to: PNP units and their personnel who exhibited or satisfied any of the following (a.1) Acts and services or exceptional devotion and fidelity to be endorsed by the Directorates concerned from the NHQ; or (2.2) Being adjudged as the best performing unit of the year to be endorsed by the Directorate for Operations; (b) Approving Authority: CPNP (7) Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Luzon (Luzon Campaign Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel with administrative and operational involvement in the campaign against criminality or insurgency in Luzon for a continuous period of at least six months. Awarded only once to personnel who met the aforementioned requirement; and (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs; IG, IAS. (8) Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Visayas (Visayas Campaign Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel with administrative and operational involvement in the campaign against criminality or insurgency in Visayas for a continuous period of at least six months. Awarded only once to personnel who met the aforementioned requirement; and (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs; IG, IAS. (9) Medalya ng Paglilingkod sa Mindanao (Mindanao Campaign Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP uniformed personnel with administrative and operational involvement in the campaign against criminality or insurgency in Mindanao for a continuous period of at least six months. Awarded only once to personnel who met the aforementioned requirement; and (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs; IG, IAS. (10) Mga Tsapa ng Kwalipikasyon (PNP Qualification Badges) (a) Awarded to: PNP personnel, friendly forces, and force multipliers who completed and graduated from Page 32 of 41competency training or specialized training courses that will be useful in the field of assignment, which will serve as a qualification of the personnel to be assigned to such unit and to hold a position relevant to his/her expertise; and (b) Approving Authority: Respective course owners in accordance with the governing circulars. (11) Medalya ng Kapayapaan (PNP Peace Medal) (a) Awarded to: PNP personnel who exhibited or satisfied the following: (a.1)For outstanding achievements significant to accomplishments in resolving armed confit, rido, family feud, and other similar conflicts through Negotiation or mediation as a) facilitator, b) mediator, c) negotiator in the settlement of agreement to promote peace or preservation of cultural gender sensitivity; and (a.2)As PNP representative in the implementation of government initiatives pertaining to programs for Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) of rebel forces as well as programs for Justice, Peace, Reconciliation, and Reparation/Rehabilitation of the victims of armed conflicts advocated and promoted by the United Nations or in an_ international/national peace negotiating body, council, or Task Force in the realization or signing of a peace agreement between parties in conflict. (b) Approving Authority: CPNP; Commander, APCs; D, NSUs; RD, PROs. 7. PROCEDURES: a. Requirements: The office/unit commander of PNP personnel concerned shall submit their recommendation for awards, which will be supported by the following documentary requirements: 1) Endorsement signed by Office/Unit Director, with attached documentary requirements; 2) Office/Unit SPADB Resolution (for Major Awards); 3) Affidavit of witnesses/disinterested parties (for Major Awards); 4) Individual Participation of personnel in the form of Affidavit of Undertaking/Letter Orders; Page 33 of 415) Pictures/Captured photos with brief descriptions each; and 6) Documentary Requirements For Operational Awards: After Operation Report shall include the following, if applicable: a) Spot, Progress, and Final Report/Special Written Report; b) Investigation Report; c) COPLAN/OPLAN; d) Warrant of Arrest/Search Warrant if covered by WA/SW; €) Inventory of seized evidence; f) Affidavit of arrest/seizures; 9) Sketches of the operational area; h) Information/Inquest Resolution/Cases filed if there is; and i) Other documents included in the accomplishments. For Administrative Awards: After Activity Report shall include the following, if applicable: a) Letter Orders/Memorandum Tasking/Designation Orders of the personnel involved; b) Program of Instructions/ Modules/ Policies approved by CPNP; c) Certificate of Recognition; 4d) Final Results of Competition (for sports and other competitive events) and Completion (for schooling or other completed activities) duly signed by the Overall Office Primary Responsible; and ) Other documents included in the accomplishments. b. Process Flow: 1) District MADB (NCRPO) a) Recommendations for minor awards in the NCRPO Districts shall be submitted to the District MADB Secretariat that will be responsible for ensuring the completeness of the documentary requirements; and b) If the award falls within its jurisdiction, its findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the District Director for approval and implementation. If the award falls within the Page 34 of 41jurisdiction of higher authorities, it shall cause its transmittal to the concerned higher authority 2) NHQ MADB a) Recommendation for minor awards in the NHQ shall be submitted to the NHQ MADB Secretariat that will be responsible for ensuring the completeness of the documentary requirements; and b) If the award falls within its jurisdiction, its findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the CPNP for approval and implementation 3) APC SPADB a) The recommendation for award in the APC shall be evaluated by the APC SPADB en banc. If the award falls within its jurisdiction, its findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the Director, APC for approval and implementation. If the award falls within the jurisdiction of higher authorities, it shall cause its transmittal to the concerned higher authority; and b) Directors of the different APCs may also issue minor awards in recognition of a significant accomplishment or display of conspicuous act of devotion to duty by personnel under their respective area of responsibilities, provided, that similar award has not been issued by the immediate commanders (RD, PROs) for the said cognizable act 4) PRO/NSU/IAS SPADB a) Recommendation for award shall be submitted to the PRO/NSU/IAS SPADB Secretariat that will be responsible in ensuring the completeness of the documentary requirements; and b) The recommendation for award shall be evaluated by the PRO/NSU/IAS SPADB en bane. If the award falls within its jurisdiction, its findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the PRO/NSU Director/IG, IAS for approval and implementation. If the award falls within the jurisdiction of higher authorities, it shall cause its transmittal to the concerned higher authority. 5) NHQ SPADB a) Recommendation for award of the PNP personnel assigned with NHGQ offices and those recommendations from the APCs, IAS, PROs, and NSUs shall be submitted to the NHQ SPADB Secretariat that will be responsible for ensuring the completeness of the documentary requirements. A duration of 25 working days (from CPS/MPS/Company/PFU/PIAS to PROs/NSUS/IAS) will be given to the requesting unit to complete the necessary Page 35 of 41documents and be submitted to the SPS, MWD, DPRM for deliberation and evaluation of the Board; b) The Secretariat, NHQ SPADB, upon receipt of the applications for awards, shall immediately submit a request for validation signed by the concerned Sub-Board Chairperson to Intelligence Group (IG). The IG must submit the result of validation within 14 working days upon receipt of the requests from the respective Sub-Board Chairpersons. The Sub-Board may also conduct an ocular inspection within the given period. Upon receipt of the result of validation, the Sub-Board shall conduct deliberation within 3 working days and subsequently present to the NH SPADB en bane within 5 working days with the corresponding 'G validation. (Please refer to the Timetable for the Processing of ‘Awards for NHQ SPADB); and ¢) The recommendations for award shall be evaluated by the NHQ SPADB en banc. If the award falls under its jurisdiction, its findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the CPNP for approval and implementation. if the award falls under the Jurisdiction of major authorities, it shall cause its transmittal to the concerned major authority. Awards whose approving authority is the CPNP shall be resolved and be issued not exceeding 60 working days starting from the preparation of reports by the requesting party. Further, awards whose approving authority are the President of the Republic of the Philippines or the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, shall be resolved and endorsed to NAPOLCOM not exceeding 60 working days starting from the preparation of reports by the requesting party. Furthermore, District MADBs shall submit an After Activity Report (AAR) to NCRPO SPADB while PRO and NSU SPADBs shall submit the same to NHQ SPADB not later than 3 working days after the conduct of deliberation for purposes of monitoring their activities and compliance with the existing provisions under this MC. Concerned MADB or SPADB shall be required by the proper authority to submit an explanation for any unreasonable delay in the processing of awards c. Timetable for Processing of Awards: 1) District MADB (NCRPO) Specified Period for the Processing of Minor Awards (25 working days) 1 cae ee Ei Nosot eae] a Office/Unit : Activities =| Working Days iE Preparation of reports Submission of documentary Ps 10 _fequirements Page 36 of 41District MADB DD aplication for higher awards | * Consolidation and evaluation of application folders * Board deliberation * Drafting of resolution for signature of members and Chairperson, District MADB * Endorsement to DD for approval and signature _| ‘*For approval and signature (Subsequent issuance of orders by DPRMD for Medalya ng Papuri for operational awards and Medalya ng Pagkilala for administrative awards) Endorsement to RD, NCRPO for all other minor awards and 2) NHQ MADB Specified Period for the Processing of Minor Awards (30 working days) No. of = Office/Unit | Working Days Activities rnaer an Preparation of reports rane canes 10 Submission of documentary ieasromes | requirements * Consolidation and evaluation of application folders * Board deliberation NHQ MADB- 10 Drafting of resolution for Alpha and signature of members and NHQ MADB- Chairperson, NHQ MADB- Bravo Alpha/NHQ MADB-Bravo * Endorsement to CPNP for information and approval *For information and approval cPNP 10 (Subsequent issuance of orders an E ___| by DPRM) 3) IAS SPADB. "Specified Period for the Processing of Minor Awards (25 working days) i No. of ; Office/Unit | Working Days Activities [PIAS 10 ‘Preparation of reports Page 37 of 41*Submission of documentary requirements RIAS *Evaluation of application folders and submission to IAS SPADB. JAS SPADB 10 4) NSU/PRO SPADB Evaluation of application folders * Board deliberation * Drafting of resolution for signature of members and Chairperson, SPADB ‘*Approval and signature of IG, IAS (Subsequent issuance of orders for minor awards) Endorsement to higher office |_ (for major awards) ‘Specified Period for the Processing of Minor Awards (25 PRO/NSU SPADB working days) No. of | Office/Unit Working Activities __|__Days | | :Preparation of reports CPS/MPS/Company/PFU 10 a eeeeetlcr | documentary I requirements | + Evaluation of application CPO/PPO/Battalio/RFU| 5 ~—_|_folders and submission |_to PROs/NSUs SPADB Evaluation of application folders * Board deliberation | * Drafting of resolution for | signature of members | and Chairperson, | 10 SPADB ‘Approval and signature of RDs/D, NSUs (Subsequent issuance of orders for minor awards) Endorsement to higher __|_ office (for major awards) 5) APC SPADB d for the Processing of Minor Awards (2! working days) No. of _Office/Unit | Working Days | Activities Concerned pistes 10 Preparation of reports Page 38 of 41| 6) NHQ SPADB Secretariat, APC SPADB APC SPADB 1 Office/Unit CPS/MPS/Company/ PFUIPIAS | CPO/PPO/Battalion/ RFUIRIAS PRO/NSU/IAS SPADB NHQ SPADB 0 No. of Working Days 10 25 10 i Specified Period for the Processing of Major Awards (60 | working days) ‘*Submission of documentary requirements to Secretariat, APC SPADB and submission to APC SPADB for deliberation + Board deliberation | «Drafting of resolution for | signature of members and Chairperson, SPADB ‘Approval and signature of Commander, APC (Subsequent issuance of orders for minor awards) Endorsement to higher office (for major awards) Activities Preparation of reports Submission of documentary requirements | *Evaluation of application folders and submission to +Evaluation of application folders +Endorsement of application folders to NHQ SPADB *1G validation (14 working days) *Sub-Board deliberation (3 working days) *Mother Board deliberation (5 working days) Drafting of resolution for | signature of members and Chairperson, NHQ SPADB (2 working days) Endorsement to CPNP for approval and signature (1 working day) _ * Approval and signal | (Subsequent issuance of __|_orders by DPRM) _ Page 39 of 41 | +Evaluation of application folders |Endorsement to NAPOLCOM (for major awards) ail d. Parliamentary Procedures in the Conduct of Deliberation All Awards and Decorations Boards shall follow the procedures enumerated hereunder during the conduct of Board deliberations: 1) There shall be an invocation before the start of the meeting or deliberation; 2) The Head Secretariat shall check the attendance of the members to determine if there is a quorum before presentation to the Chairperson the number of attendees. There is a quorum when the number of members who are present is greater than the number of members. who are absent; 3) If there is a quorum, the Chairperson shall call the meeting to order. No meeting or deliberation shall pursue without a quorum; 4) The Secretariat shall present the agenda for the approval of the Board. The agenda shall include the following: a) Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting; b) Matters arising from the previous meeting (If any); c) Deliberation proper; and d) Other matters, 5) In case of disagreement among the members, the Chairperson shall divide the house and the members shall indulge in voting, thus, the majority rule will apply to resolve the issue; 6) Alllissues and concerns pertaining to approval, denial, or deferment of applications for awards and recognitions shall be resolved by the Board before proceeding to the next agenda; 7) After all the topics or agenda are presented and resolved, the Chairperson shall give his guidance; and 8) The deliberation shall be adjourned by the Chairperson through a motion from any member of the Board duly seconded by other members. 8. REPEALING CLAUSE: All PNP MCs and/or issuances inconsistent with the provisions of this MC are deemed rescinded. Amendment or revision to this MC can only be done through an approved memorandum by the CPNP, copy furnished NAPOLCOM, Page 40 of 449. PENALTY CLAUSE: Any violation of this MC shall be dealt with in accordance with NAPOLCOM MC 2016-002, other applicable laws, and existing disciplinary policies. 10. EFFECTIVITY: This MC shall take effect 15 days from the filing of a copy thereof at the UP Law Center in accordance with Sections 3 and 4 of Chapter 2, Book VII of Executive Order No. 292 otherwise known as the “Revised Administrative Code of 1987,” as amended fe ~. DIONARDO B CARLOS "Police General S Chief, PNP Distibution PNP ina z2_ 009126 eee MOUTH Cmdr. APCs IG, 1AS O-Stat P-Staf D, NSUs RD. PROs SPA to the SILG Page 41 of 41