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PNP, Informatics ink education pact to boost digital skills of cops

Published Nov 28, 2025 04:39 pm
A memorandum of agreement is signed by (L-R) Dr. Zorayda V. Ang, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Informatics Philippines, Arch. Ka Kuen Chua, Philippine National Police Foundation Inc. (PNPFI) Trustee, Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, and Police Brig. Gen. Bowen Masauding, acting director for Human Resource and Doctrine Development (PNP-HRDD), which provides wider access to tertiary and diploma programs in information technology (IT) and related fields for police personnel and their dependents, during a ceremony held at the Star Lounge of the PNP National Headquarters at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Nov. 26, 2025. (Photo: PNP)
A memorandum of agreement is signed by (L-R) Dr. Zorayda V. Ang, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Informatics Philippines, Arch. Ka Kuen Chua, Philippine National Police Foundation Inc. (PNPFI) Trustee, Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, and Police Brig. Gen. Bowen Masauding, acting director for Human Resource and Doctrine Development (PNP-HRDD), which provides wider access to tertiary and diploma programs in information technology (IT) and related fields for police personnel and their dependents, during a ceremony held at the Star Lounge of the PNP National Headquarters at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Nov. 26, 2025. (Photo: PNP)
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, Nov. 28, that it has expanded its push for a technology-skilled and future-ready force through a newly signed educational partnership with Informatics Philippines and PNP Foundation, Inc. (PNPFI).
Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., acting PNP chief, formalized the tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Dr. Zorayda V. Ang, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Informatics Philippines, Arch. Ka Kuen Chua, PNPI Trustee, and Police Brig. Gen. Bowen Masauding, acting director for Human Resource and Doctrine Development (PNP-HRDD), during a ceremony held at the Star Lounge of the PNP National Headquarters at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Nov. 26.
According to the PNP, the MOA provides wider access to tertiary and diploma programs in information technology (IT) and related fields for police personnel and their dependents.
Nartatez said the partnership will help expand the PNP’s pool of digitally capable personnel, noting that Informatics’ scholarships and tuition discounts will make IT-oriented education more attainable.
“This partnership is a big help because it provides more accessible and affordable education opportunities for our police personnel and their dependents. With the scholarships and special discounts from Informatics, more personnel will have the chance to pursue higher learning without a heavy financial burden,” he noted.
He emphasized that the initiative reinforces the PNP Focus Agenda, especially its Morale and Welfare pillar, by enabling personnel to upgrade their competencies in line with the demands of modern policing.
“We pursued this collaboration because we believe that continuous learning and skills development are essential in modern policing. We want every police officer to be equipped with the new knowledge required today, especially in the field of technology,” Nartatez explained.
Under the agreement, Informatics will offer courses in information technology, cybersecurity, digital management, and other technology-driven disciplines, which, according to Nartatez, are areas that are increasingly essential to police work and organizational efficiency.
“Our goal is to have a more competent, confident, and future-ready police force. We want to have as many police personnel with advance knowledge in IT, management and other relevant fields that will help in organizational efficiency,” he said.
To ensure broad access, Nartatez ordered all units to release clear guidelines on eligibility, application procedures, screening processes, and endorsement requirements.
He also directed regional, provincial, and station commanders to encourage qualified personnel and their dependents to participate.
He underscored the PNP’s commitment to continuous learning as he urged members of the police force to take advantage of opportunities that will help them adapt to the evolving challenges of law enforcement.
“To our police personnel, my message to you is that you should never stop learning. Law enforcement continues to evolve and we need to keep pace with it. Grab these opportunities, invest in yourselves, and keep improving your skills. The PNP is here to support you because your success is also the organization’s success,” Nartatez said.

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