Philippine National Police Academy
Camp General Mariano N. Castaneda, Silang, Cavite
Through the Lens
Police Cadet Canlas' Perspective
“Everything worth the prize is worth the fight, and everything worth the prize requires a real fight to reach that. ”
- Christian Tejo
Content Overview
Book Review
Reflection
Cadet Attachment Program
"Maasahang Tagapagsilbi ng Inang Bayan na may Dangal at Katapatan na ang Layunin ay Kapayapaan"
MASIDTALAK
The 4 C's of the Academy
Sheep. I was once the lowest mammal inside the Cadet Corps, I was lost, confused, and terrified, but luckily for me, I joined the snappiest company, the Alfa family. We are not just a company inside the Cadet Corps but a family where one helps one another during struggles.
My superiors showed me how to act like a Cadet and abide by the honor code no matter what. The Alfa company showed me that being an 'Archer' in the Corps means that you should be academically excellent through the traditions and saying that Alfa should always reach for their motto and strive to be the best.
Sheerer. After months of being the lowest mammal, we have finally reached the point where we were promoted to the next higher class. Being sheerer means that one should be a role model for subordinates and serve as a guide toward them.
The line that was added on our shoulder board symbolizes the responsibility of showing our utmost guidance and support toward our subordinates. When I was a 3rd class Cadet, I told my squad mates the importance of the Honor Code and how it molds us into officers in the future.
Steward. When I was a 2nd class Cadet, I was the Squad Leader of First Platoon, 3rd Squad. I am responsible for monitoring my Squad's academic and tactics performance. I continued teaching and guiding them to ensure they would be promoted to the next higher rank.
Two classes are now beneath me, and I intended to show them the essence of supervising a squad; it is the act of initiative. I made it my mission to influence my underclassmen towards a path that involves love, care, and compassion.
Shepherd. After emerging through my underclass years, I have finally been deemed a 1st class Cadet or an immaculate. Even now, the moment seems surreal because I worked so hard to get where I am but still remember the values I should uphold.
As a 1st class Cadet, I talked to my underclassmen every once in a while to check on how they were doing in both their tactics and academics. The highest rank in Cadet Corps gave me the responsibility to be a good brother towards all Cadets and ensure everyone follows the right path.
This time, going back to my hometown not just an ordinary person anymore, but someone who is ready to serve and ready to make a change in the community. I remember back in the days when I see police officers help others. They become my idol and someday I want to be like them. Seeing them smile gives me more motivation to keep doing good. This kind of service is an act that I will surely keep doing as truly become part of the PNP organization.
"Sharing is Caring"
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I can speak from personal experience regarding the advantages of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program as a Cadet of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA). The curriculum instills respect for authority, discipline, and brotherhood within the Cadets. However, participation in ROTC is optional for all students. In this article, I'll justify the need for ROTC's introduction in all Philippine colleges and institutions.
The ROTC program uses military training to hone youths' leadership and discipline. Training in physical fitness, military drills, and marksmanship are part of the curriculum. It also entails volunteer work in the community, including medical missions, training for emergency response, and tree planting. These initiatives seek to create in young people a sense of nationalism, discipline, and voluntarism. In the Philippines, the ROTC program is now optional. Nonetheless, there have been calls to make ROTC mandatory for all college students.[1] I wholeheartedly back this endeavor. The nation's future will be significantly impacted by mandatory ROTC because it will create accountability...
Republic Act 7877, also known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, is a landmark piece of legislation in the Philippines that seeks to protect individuals from all forms of sexual harassment in different settings, including the workplace, educational institutions, and public spaces.[1] This law is a powerful tool in the fight against sexual harassment, and its provisions can be particularly relevant for Cadets of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA).
As a PNPA Cadet, one is expected to embody the values of integrity, discipline, and professionalism essential to law enforcement's success in the Philippines. This means not only being accountable for one's actions but also upholding the standards of conduct expected of all members of the police organization. Sexual harassment is not only a violation of an individual's dignity but also undermines the core values that are essential to the success of the PNPA...
My Mother, My Father, and Everything
Her name is Mely Cruz Canlas. She was raised in a lower-class family and grew up in Manaoag, Pangasinan, where she would work in a vegetable stall at the market. She is a mother of three, the most supportive person I have ever met, my first best friend, and my hope. She is the most caring person in my life, providing me with everything I need. She is the light of my life where. Everything situation can be a positive one with her words of wisdom.
She is the most caring person you will ever meet and the most forgiving. She sees the brightest things in life that will go over people's heads. She's cheerful, beautiful, intelligent, and funny, making me feel I could achieve anything I put my heart into. She is the one that checks up on me every single night to know that I am resting...
OuR influencer
PMGEN ERIC ESCOSIO NOBLE has displayed incredible vision and dignity for the Academy's explosive growth. He inspires all his subordinates with his renewed commitment and professional handling of all tasks and activities. We were aware of and felt his influence in bringing change to our beloved Academy from the day he inherited the duties and obligations he hailed as the New Director of the Philippine National Police Academy.
He is the prospect that the PNP and the Academy have been searching for, assuring everyone of his superior leadership abilities. He is, without a doubt, a qualified Public Safety Leader who has promoted outstanding community-police involvement, relying on his accomplishments. He inspires change and propels further improvement, which improves the Cadets' general performance and well-being.
I had the chance to witness his determination and enthusiasm for taking the organization to new heights, along with the rest of the Corps of Cadets. By identifying, developing, and maximizing their ability to contribute substantially to the Academy, he enables the Cadets to get the most out of their experiences.
I have also seen how his leadership has impacted the training and curriculum at the Academy. Through the creation of numerous seminars and programs geared toward improving the Cadets, he has helped them flourish as strong individuals with various capabilities.
Indeed, we are blessed to have this kind of Director who guides, influences, and nurtures us. As they say, "To sustain a growing tree, you must first establish it's roots for it to grow independently." It is also the same as the goal of our Director; as we train inside this Academy, he nurtures the foundation of our Cadetship Training, honing us to become great leaders in the future.
