200 take oath as Cordillera PNP cops

 CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad— Only 200 out of more than a thousand applicants passed the screening process for new police officers in Cordillera.

Chief Supt. Rolando Nana, Cordillera police chief, administered the oath to the 165 male and 35 female officers Monday at Camp Major Bado Dangwa.

“The profession you have chosen is one of the most challenging jobs. You must render service to the community putting the general welfare above and beyond your personal interests,” Nana told the new officers in his welcome message.

He thanked the families of the recruits for supporting their children, spouses and friends to enter the police service.

“With you as additional force, I know we can do so much in giving protection which the people’s need in ensuring their safety and security,” Nana said.

The new recruits went through a series of physical exercises to determine if they really are fit to be part of the PNP.

They were turned over to the Cordillera Administrative Region Training School for the six-month Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC) followed by another six months of field training.

A Patrolman will receive a basic monthly salary of P29,668 aside from allowances and non-cash benefits.