The Modified New Philippine National Police Rank Classification and Its Implications to the Quad Function of the PNP

The Philippine National Police has implemented the new rank classification and abbreviation that shall be used in all manner of organization communications. Interview method was used to gather the information from the PNP RCADD respondents and selected community residents. Focus Group Discussion was conducted among the Barangay Officials to validate the data gathered. The findings of the study as follows: The respondents were not fully aware yet on the modified new rank classification applied in the PNP organization today; They shared diverse insights both positive and negative about the PNP modified new rank classification and it can offer a positive outcome in the long-run . Respondents were satisfied with the implementation of the PNP community relations program under the new rank classification. However, the modified new rank classification of the PNP would have the following positive implications: The new rank would mean higher people?s expectations; bring new image of the PNP; provide stronger community relations; On the negative note, the new rank classification would create general confusion among the people in the community if the PNP would not do strategic information dissemination. From the findings, the new PNP modified rank classification would not compromise the implementation of the community relations program of the organization. From the findings and conclusion, the following recommendations were created: There must be a massive information dissemination campaign about the modified new rank classifications; Must revisit and enrich the respective Community Relations program of the PNP and review, monitor its respective strategic program priorities; The PNP personnel must use the new rank titles to establish more mutual trust and confidence in serving the people and the communities.