The leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has lauded the growing number of female leaders in the police force who play a vital role in shaping the future of law enforcement.
According to PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil, a fifth of the country’s total police population is now women, or equivalent to 42,757 who are in various positions and offices nationwide.
“No longer are women just part of the PNP—they are driving its transformation… Their leadership, dedication, and courage have become vital forces in our mission to uphold peace,
order, and justice,” Marbil said.
Today, 151 female officers hold key command and operational positions, commanding field operations, heading specialized units, and making high-stakes decisions that impact national security and public safety.
Marbil said this is only proof that they are promoting “gender equality” and “professional excellence” in the PNP.
Among the top-ranking women in the PNP are four female police generals leading major divisions: BGen Jezebel Medina, Director of the PNP Health Service; BGen Portia Manalad, Chief of the Women and Children Protection Center (WCPC); BGen Jean Fajardo, the first female Regional Director now leading Police Regional Office 3; and BGen Maria Leonora Camarao, Regional Director of the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) in the National Capital Region.
Additionally, Colonel Vina Guzman holds a Brigadier General-equivalent position as Commandant of Cadets at the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), where she plays a vital role in shaping the next generation of police officers.
Two women now serve as Chiefs of Police in Makati City and Mandaluyong City. Five female Provincial Directors oversee the safety and security of entire provinces—Aurora, Guimaras, Antique, Siquijor, and Leyte Sur.
Meanwhile, Zamboanga City, a critical urban hub, is under the command of a female City Director. Across various leadership levels, 103 Police Colonels and 35 Police Lieutenant Colonels also hold strategic positions.
“These women are not just making history—they are shaping the future of policing… They have shattered ceilings, proven their mettle, and are leading from the frontlines. Leadership is not about gender; it is about competence, vision, and the unwavering commitment to serve,” Marbil said.