The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will shift to an online platform in the accounting of all its personnel as part of the full digitalization efforts in the Metro Manila police force.
Dubbed as the Electronic-Daily PNP Personnel Accounting System (e-DPPAS), NCRPO director Maj. Gen. Sidney Sultan Hernia said the move is to foster professionalism and discipline among policemen as the technology will ensure efficient tracking of police personnel in the NCR, making the accounting process seamless and more accurate.
"By maximizing digital platforms, we can save valuable time. Instead of signing duty papers, a simple selfie while on duty will suffice," said Hernia.
The e-DPPAS came after the launching of the “Anti-Crime Super App”, the NCRPO’s digital platform that enables the public to report crime online, with Hernia giving assurance that it will significantly improve the speed and efficiency of police response.
The “Anti-Crime Super App” is expected to be available before the end of this year. At least 1,500 people from various sectors in Metro Manila were already trained to use the app.
"This system is designed to enable real-time crime reporting, significantly improving the speed and efficiency of police response," said Hernia.
The app, downloadable for free, allows users to quickly report illegal activities by simply clicking the "report" button.
Users are then redirected to a menu of specific illegal activities they want to report, and the nearest patrolling officer will be notified in real-time, ensuring immediate response. The app's infrastructure is managed by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
In addition to faster police response times, Hernia also underscored the importance of police visibility, announcing that all NCRPO personnel will now be required to wear their uniforms while commuting to and from work, aligning with United Nations standards.
"We should be wearing our uniforms with pride even outside of duty hours. This way, our policemen will still be considered on duty, especially since policing is a 24-hour task," Hernia said.