Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. ordered a review of disability discharge policies to ensure fair and updated support for officers injured in the line of duty.
He said the move is part of efforts to strengthen internal reforms, following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for uniformed services to reassess disability rules after a viral case involving a blinded Army captain.
Nartatez tasked the PNP Health Service and Directorate for Personnel and Records Management to audit current procedures and identify outdated provisions and gaps.
He said the PNP will also coordinate with the Department of the Interior and Local Government and security agencies to harmonize disability ratings, medical standards, and benefit computations.
The acting chief added that the organization aims to retain injured officers who can still serve in administrative or technical roles, underscoring the PNP’s duty to support wounded personnel.
