PNP MC No. 2018-018

[Audio] PNP MC No. 2018-018 Guidelines and Procedures Governing the Conduct of Police Honors in the Philippine National Police.

[Audio] This PNP MC prescribes the guidelines, policies and procedures for the standard execution of Police Honors which shall be strictly observed by all PNP units and offices..

[Audio] Police Honors- render personal honor to person with high rank position upon arrival or departure..

[Audio] Honors- ceremonies rendered to dignitary, police/military, and civilian of high rank or position, either a local or foreign individual, as a manifestation of special courtesy. Dais- an elevated platform where the honoree and police host stand to give them distinction and prominence. Honoree - a person entitled to Police Honors. A high ranking local/foreign military/police officers and civilian dignitaries as a gesture of courtesy and a tribute to his rank and/or position. Police Host- an officer designated to escort and receive the honoree..

[Audio] Gun Salute is a volley of fire rendered as part of the Police Honors in specific instances. Ex: artillery/riffle Salute Battery - refers to the set of guns being used to render gun salute in a designated saluting station. Saluting Station refers to camps, posts, national shrines, and other designated places where firing of guns may be rendered..

[Audio] Honor Guard Formation- consists of band, colors, salute battery (if required), and a contingent of honor guards tasked to render personal honors to person/s entitled upon arrival/departure to/from a police camp saluting station. Inspection- the close examination or observance of the honor guard formation by way of "trooping the line" by the honoree..

[Audio] Rendering honors to civilian dignitaries or to persons occupying high police/military/government positions is among the usual ceremonies in the Philippine National Police (PNP). While amendments in the PNP Manuals on Drills and Ceremonies, and Protocol on Social Graces are ongoing, this PNP MC will effect the changes being introduced, and thereafter be adopted in the revised manual..

[Audio] General guidlines. 2023. GENERAL GUIDELINES.

[Audio] Types of Police Honors 1. Personal Honors- is a type of Police Honors customarily and traditionally rendered by police uniformed personnel. NOTE: The manner of rendering shall depend on Stature, Rank, and Position of the honoree..

[Audio] a.1 Arrival/Departure Honors- it is accorded to an individual or group entitled to such honors. In case a group will be accorded honors, the most senior individual among them will act as the lead honoree. a.1.a. Full Honors- it is composed of ceremonial band, colors, contingent of honor guards, and a salute battery (when required, available and appropriate). The minimum size of the honor guard company shall consist of two platoons with two squads of eight personnel each squad plus a platoon guide, while the honor guard battalion shall consist of two companies of two platoons each..

[Audio] b. Arrival and Departure Honors (Individual) Commands without Saber Emcee will read the pre-arrival narration of the significance/theme of the event/activity (to be read at least 10 minutes before the GOHS party enters the police camp or venue). Initially the HGB is at parade rest. As soon as the vehicle of the GOH approaches, the Honor Guard Commander (HGC) commands "TALUPAN, HUMAN-DA". The HGB and the parading elements come to attention. As GOHS steps down from his/her vehicle, the emcee announces "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, ANNOUNCING THE ARRIVAL OF (the name of the GOH and the designation.)" Designated Police Host welcomes and escorts the GOH to the dais in front of the HGB. As soon as the GOHS steps on the dais, Honor Guard Commander (HGC) executes about face and commands, "Tanghal, TA." He faces about and executes hand salute together with his staff. GOH and Police Host execute hand salute. The band plays four ruffles and flourishes, followed by appropriate music, according to the designation of the GOH. The band plays four ruffles and flourishes, followed by appropriate music, according to the designation of the GOH. After the last note of the music, GOH and Police Host drop their hands, then, HGC faces about and commands, "Baba, TA." He then faces about and salutes the GOH, saying "MAHAL NA PANGULO, HANDA NA PO ANG TANOD PANDANGAL PARA LIBUTIN.".

[Audio] The honoree acknowledges the salute, steps down from the dais with the host. HGC escorts GOH with the host taking position at the left side of the honoree for the inspection of the honor guards. As they approach the band, Police Host switches position to the right of the HGC. Six (6) paces before the colors, the HGC cautions the GOH, "PINUNO, ANG MGA WATAWAT, Pugay Kamay, NA." The HGC, honoree and host execute hand salute. Three (3) steps after the colors, the HGC commands "Handa HARAP" The HGC, honoree and host drop their hand salute. They continue marching up to the last element of the honor guard where the HGC peels off and proceeds to his position in front of his staff. The host switches his position to the left of the honoree as they march directly to their original positions at the dais. The HGC faces about and commands "Tanghal, TA." Then, he faces about and executes hand salute together with his staff. GOH acknowledges the salute. HGC faces about and commands "Baba, TA." The HGC faces about and salutes the GOH saying, "TAPOS NA PO ANG PARANGAL." GOH acknowledges the salute and says, "MANGYARING LU-MAPIT KA." HGC approaches GOH and salutes. GOH acknowledges the salute and shakes hands with HGC. Then, HGC executes about face and returns to his original position. The honoree acknowledges the salute, steps down from the dais with the host. HGC escorts GOH with the host taking position at the left side of the honoree for the inspection of the honor guards. As they approach the band, Police Host switches position to the right of the HGC. Six (6) paces before the colors, the HGC cautions the GOH, "PINUNO, ANG MGA WATAWAT, Pugay Kamay, NA." The HGC, honoree and host execute hand salute. Three (3) steps after the colors, the HGC commands "Handa HARAP" The HGC, honoree and host drop their hand salute. They continue marching up to the last element of the honor guard where the HGC peels off and proceeds to his position in front of his staff. The host switches his position to the left of the honoree as they march directly to their original positions at the dais. The HGC faces about and commands "Tanghal, TA." Then, he faces about and executes hand salute together with his staff. GOH acknowledges the salute. HGC faces about and commands "Baba, TA." The HGC faces about and salutes the GOH saying, "TAPOS NA PO ANG PARANGAL." GOH acknowledges the salute and says, "MANGYARING LU-MAPIT KA." HGC approaches GOH and salutes. GOH acknowledges the salute and shakes hands with HGC. Then, HGC executes about face and returns to his original position..

[Audio] As soon as the HGC faces the troops, he announces "Makinig Sa Pahayag Mga Kasama, Ipinipaabot Ng Ating Panauhing Pandangal…(Mentioning The Name Of The Honoree and Designation)… Ang Kanyang Taus Pusong Pasasalamat, Sa Pagbibigay Sa Kanya Ng Parangal Sa Araw Na Ito." (Announcement, Our Guest of Honor…(Mentioning The Name of the Honoree and Designation)… Would Like To Convey His Grateful Thanks To The Honors We Rendered To Him Today). After the announcement, the HGC faces about. GOH and host execute center face; Police Host salutes to GOH. They shake hands. The host then escorts the GOH to the venue. As soon as the HGC faces the troops, he announces "Makinig Sa Pahayag Mga Kasama, Ipinipaabot Ng Ating Panauhing Pandangal…(Mentioning The Name Of The Honoree and Designation)… Ang Kanyang Taus Pusong Pasasalamat, Sa Pagbibigay Sa Kanya Ng Parangal Sa Araw Na Ito." After the announcement, the HGC faces about. GOH and host execute center face; Police Host salutes to GOH. They shake hands. The host then escorts the GOH to the venue..

[Audio] Upon arrival of the craft or vehicle, the cordon is marched to a position near the exit (ramp) in two columns, centered to the exit, faced to the center and dressed with about three steps distance between the ranks. As the honored guest and greeting party depart the immediate vicinity of the exit and approach within three steps of the host, the cordon commander commands "Tanghal, TA." and the entire cordon salutes simultaneously. After the honored guest and all members of the greeting party have cleared the formation, the cordon commander commands "Baba TA." and the cordon members come to order arms simultaneously..

[Audio] Foyer honor position of elements, colors, police host and guest of honor.

[Audio] Thank you and godbless. THANK YOU AND GODBLESS.