PNP MC No. 2018-018

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PNP MC No. 2018-018. Guidelines and Procedures Governing the Conduct of Police Honors in the Philippine National Police.

This PNP MC prescribes the guidelines, policies and procedures for the standard execution of Police Honors which shall be strictly observed by all PNP units and offices..

Police Honors- render personal honor to person with high rank position upon arrival or departure..

HOST HONOREE. Honors- ceremonies rendered to dignitary, police/military, and civilian of high rank or position, either a local or foreign individual, as a manifestation of special courtesy..

Gun Salute. - is a volley of fire rendered as part of the Police Honors in specific instances..

Honor Guard Formation- consists of band, colors, salute battery (if required), and a contingent of honor guards tasked to render personal honors to person/s entitled upon arrival/departure to/from a police camp saluting station..

2023. GENERAL GUIDELINES.

1. Personal Honors- is a type of Police Honors customarily and traditionally rendered by police uniformed personnel..

a.1 Arrival/Departure Honors- it is accorded to an individual or group entitled to such honors. In case a group will be accorded honors, the most senior individual among them will act as the lead honoree..

Emcee will read the pre-arrival narration of the significance/theme of the event/activity (to be read at least 10 minutes before the GOHS party enters the police camp or venue)..

The honoree acknowledges the salute, steps down from the dais with the host. HGC escorts GOH with the host taking position at the left side of the honoree for the inspection of the honor guards. As they approach the band, Police Host switches position to the right of the HGC. Six (6) paces before the colors, the HGC cautions the GOH, “PINUNO, ANG MGA WATAWAT, Pugay Kamay, NA.” The HGC, honoree and host execute hand salute. Three (3) steps after the colors, the HGC commands “Handa HARAP” The HGC, honoree and host drop their hand salute. They continue marching up to the last element of the honor guard where the HGC peels off and proceeds to his position in front of his staff. The host switches his position to the left of the honoree as they march directly to their original positions at the dais..

As soon as the HGC faces the troops, he announces “Makinig Sa Pahayag Mga Kasama, Ipinipaabot Ng Ating Panauhing Pandangal…(Mentioning The Name Of The Honoree and Designation)… Ang Kanyang Taus Pusong Pasasalamat, Sa Pagbibigay Sa Kanya Ng Parangal Sa Araw Na Ito.”.

Foyer Honor. PIA - SDS PPO accords Foyer Honors to the new PRO-13 chief.

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THANK YOU AND GODBLESS.