The San Juan City local government passed an ordinance allowing the local government unit (LGU) to reward personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) who displayed exemplary performance.
According to the city government, the measure titled “An Ordinance granting incentive to uniformed personnel from the Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology detailed to the City of San Juan who has exemplified service excellence in promoting the national interest while supporting government programs of the Local Government of the City of San Juan and appropriating funds for the purpose thereof”, is just one of its efforts to recognize, appreciate and reward the hardwork and valuable role of the men in uniform as partners of the local government in maintaining a safe, orderly and peaceful community.
Section 2 of the said ordinance states that the incentive will be given to all the personnel from PNP, BFP and BJMP, regardless of the status of employment in San Juan City government for at least six months, who have been recognized by their respective agencies for exemplary service.
The selection of the grantees will be through nomination by the respective agencies accompanied by a letter of recommendation based on the following criteria:
• Has demonstrated P.I.E.S (Patriotism, Integrity, Excellence and Spirituality
• Ability to work with others
• Overall contribution to the upliftment of the general welfare of the people of San Juan
Fifty Thousand Pesos (P50,000) cash reward will be given per agency for the following categories:
PNP-San Juan:
- Best Police Commissioned Officer (PCO) — P25,000
- Best Police Non-Commissioned Officer (PNCO) — P15,000
- Best Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) — P10,000
BFP-San Juan:
- Best in Operations — P25,000
- Best in Administration— P25,000
BJMP-San Juan:
- Best Male Dormitory Jail Officer — P25,000
- Best Female Dormitory Jail Officer — P25,000
The selection process and awarding of the cash incentives will be done annually, and awardees will also be recognized during the Gabi ng Parangal, the annual celebration of Araw ng San Juan.