Worst in PNP history: 35,231 flunk exams

Attributing it to upgraded standards and the high passing rate requirements, the National Police Commission (Napolcom) announced yesterday one of the most disappointing entrance and promotional examination result in the history of the Philippine National Police (PNP). 

Of the total 39,046 examinees, only 3,815, or 9.77 percent, passed the tests conducted last October at testing centers nationwide.

Napolcom Chairman Angelo Reyes said that for the PNP entrance test, which is a requirement for initial appointment to the rank of Police Officer 1 (PO1), only 1,059, or 4.80 percent of the 22,042 examinees passed.

Of the 17,004 examinees who took the promotional tests, only 2,756, or 16.20 percent, passed. A total 1,923 passed the Police Officer exam while 833 passed the Senior Police Officer exam.

Reyes admitted that the passing percentage rate in this particular batch of PNP entrance and promotional examinees was the lowest recorded by the Commission since the implementation of Republic Act 6975, more popularly known as the PNP Law.

"The low passing rate in both exams may be attributed to the Commission’s continuous upgrading of standards for its police examinations in line with its sustained effort to professionalize the PNP," he said. 

Napolcom vice chair and executive officer Imelda Roces said the list of successful examinees has been posted at the Napolcom central office in Makati City and on the website at www.napolcom.gov.ph.

She announced that individual rating reports are set to be mailed to all examinees. Verification of test results will be entertained starting Feb. 20 at the central office and regional offices.

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