Lapu-Lapu Hero - The great Filipino hero of Mactan, the prototype of
the best and most noble in Filipino manhood who is the symbol and
embodiment of all the genuine attributes of leadership, courage,
nationalism, self-reliance and a people-based and people powered
community defense. The benevolent and heroic warrior who derived added
strength from a cohesive, determined and loyal people is today a
fitting symbol and a prototype as well of people power to preserve our
values, customs, traditions, way of life and the rule of law thru a
solidly community-based police system. Lapu-Lapu also personifies for
us today civilian constitutional authority.
Laurel - Green
Laurel with 14 leaves, symbolizes the 14 Regional Commands. It is also
a symbol of the honor, dignity and the privilege of being a member of a
noble organization where the call to public service is par excellence a
commitment to public trust.
Shield - The symbol of the
Philippine Constabulary, the first National Police by virtue of Organic
Act No. 175, enacted by the Philippine Commission on 18 July 1901. The
Philippine Constabulary for the close to 90 years of service to the
nation has performed with honor, professionalism and courage. The PC
has carved out a large part of the glorious pages of Philippine
history, as attested by its proudly and deservedly garnering 86 of the
92 "Medals of Valor" the highest honor that a grateful Filipino nation
can bestow on its gallant sons in the service of the Republic. Most
appropriately therefore, the Philippine Constabulary became the nucleus
of the Integrated National Police in 1975 to nurture the then embryonic
concept of the nationalization of the country's local police forces.
Three
Stars - Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and the 1,700 islands and the
territorial integrity wherein the National Police must enforce the law
and maintain peace and order with professionalism, zeal and dedication
in keeping with the highest ideals and traditions of service to our
country and people.
Service • Honor • Justice - Added distinct
ideals for the officers, men and women of the PNP to insure efficiency,
integrity, cohesiveness, camaraderie and equanimity to enhance
community acceptance and support to attain its mission of peace keeping
and law enforcement.
Sun - Symbolize the flowering, maturing and
ultimate realization of the glorious evolution of the PC/INP into a
National Police Organization - "national in scope and civilian in
character" - as enshrined in the 1986 Constitution. The Traditional
light rays which represents the fightingest provinces whose ideals of
courage and patriotism the members of the National Police must possess.
Philippine Monkey Eating Eagle The National Bird – symbol of swiftness and ferocity, power, courage and immortality.
PNP Shield - Symbol of protection of all citizens.
Three
Stars - Stands for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao which constitute the
Republic's Territorial Integrity over which the PNP must enforce the
law and maintain peace and order with professionalism, zeal and
dedication in keeping with the highest ideals and traditions of service
to God, Country and People.
Eight Sun Rays - Represents the
eight (8) provinces whose ideals of courage, gallantry patriotism led
to their revolt against Spain.
Lapu – Lapu - Symbolizes the bravery of the Philippine National Police.
Service,
Honor, Justice - Service is the vibrant and cogent deeds and actions in
response to the needs and wants of the people in distress: Honor could
be the overriding criterion and consideration in the performance of
their entrusted task or mission: and Justice dispensed to everyone
whatever is due to him without favoritism or discrimination of any sort.
Laurel
Leaves - Symbolizes the competency, brilliance and honor in the field
of endeavor expected from each and every member of the PNP.
Philippine National Police - Identity of Solidarity.
