QUEZON CITY, (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) observes its founding anniversary every year to mark its creation under Republic Act 6975 on January 29, 1991.

This year’s 32nd PNP Founding Anniversary is celebrated with the theme “Patuloy na serbisyong publiko, Handog ng Pambasang Kapulisan na may Malasakit, Kaayusan, At Kapayapaan tungo sa Kaunlaran ng ating bayan”.

PNP Chief, Police General Rodolfo S Azurin Jr, in his message recognized the great courage and altruism that has propelled the police force to provide exceptional service to the Filipinos for the past three decades.

“As the father of the PNP, I have been a witness to how everyone works hard, contributes, and do their shared responsibility and even in many instances went beyond the call of duty just to ensure the success of every mission,”Azurin said.

The PNP Chief also extended his gratitude to President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr and to the members of the Philippine Senate, Congress, and other state legislators as well as stakeholders from the private sectors, and provincial and local government leaders for maintaining their backing and ensuring the PNP's optimal performance.

“We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and kindness that allowed us to pursue our goal through the peace and security framework “M+K+K=K” or “Malasakit, Kaayusan, Kapayaan tungo sa Kaunlaran” and the “KASIMBAYANAN” Program,”Azurin said.

Furthermore, he also paid tribute to the valiant sacrifices made by those who died while safeguarding the nation against disorder and to the frontline workers who perished while serving on the frontlines during the severe Covid-19 outbreak.

“Let us continue to strive for excellence and uphold the highest standards of the Philippine National Police. I trust that with your dedication, professionalism, and commitment, the PNP would truly bring peace, stability, and prosperity to our nation,”Azurin added.

 During the celebration, 17 PNP personnel were honored for their valuable contributions and outstanding achievements

Highlighting the 32nd PNP Founding Anniversary rites was a wreath-laying ceremony in Camp Crame led by Cong. Dan Fernandez, Representative of the Congressional District of Santa Rosa City and Chairperson of the House Committee on Public Order and Safety, who was the guest of honor and speaker during the occasion and PGen Azurin at the Bantayog ng mga Bayaning Tagapamayapa, a battle monument of fallen PNP members.

They were joined by a representative of the family of police hero, Mrs. Aileen B Ogano, the widow of the late Police Corporal Noel Ogano of Quezon City Police District, who died in line of duty when they responded to a report of indiscriminate firing in Caloocan in November last year. (pnp/pia-ncr)