Chapter 4

HEALTH AND FITNESS STATUS AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF POLICE

SECURITY AND PROTECTION GROUP PERSONNEL
This chapter presents, interprets and analyzes the result of the study. The
analysis of computed data based on the statistical treatment were shown on the
tables and the interpretation of results were also described. The presentation of
data were systematically arranged according to the sequence of questions
presented in the statement of the problem.

HEALTH AND FITNESS STATUS OF THE POLICE SECURITY AND

PROTECTION PERSONNEL
The health and fitness status of the PSPG personnel is one of the
important variables to assess and describe to come up with the proposed
programs and interventions towards maintenance and promotion of healthy living
among policemen in the country. According to the Philippine Nurses Association,
health is the vital element to a person to perform his/her activities of daily living
as indicator of good health and wellness.

The Physical Health

Table 1 presents the status of Physical Health of the respondents utilizing
the twenty indicators that described the health status of the police security and
protection personnel. The indicators were categorized into four such as: Stamina
and Muscular Strength, Physiological Condition, Food Supplement Intake and
the

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TABLE 1
PHYSICAL HEALTH
(n=100)
FREQUENCY

Descriptive
Interpretation

STATUS OF
HEALTH

Average
Average

WM

STAMINA AND MUSCULAR STRENGTH

Exercise would make stronger and healthier.

17

31

37

3.26

Sometimes

I ate foods that increase stamina and strength.

10

21

30

18

21

3.19

Sometimes

20

27

26

25

3.52

Often

21

22

24

24

3.33

Sometimes

25

16

24

18

17

2.86

Sometimes

14

15

37

20

14

3.05

Sometimes

26

26

20

19

3.14

Sometimes

Average

10

40

12

20

18

2.96

Sometimes

18

26

19

32

3.55

Often

Average
Better Than

8
14
10
25

29
30
43
16

24
26
18
24

21
16
22
18

18
14
7
17

3.12
2.86
2.73
2.86

Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes

30

26

26

15

3.20

Sometimes

25

25

18

13

19

2.76

Sometimes

Average

8
13
11
19

31
10
24
21

35
22
25
31

15
37
21
15

11
18
19
14

2.90
3.37
3.13
2.84

Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes
Sometimes

21

28

23

21

2.65

Sometimes

Average
Average
Average
Average
Average

3.05

Sometimes

INDICATORS

I do the best to pass physical fitness test

conducted by the PNP
I move and carry heavier objects easily without
help.
I am not easily get fatigue.
Walking would make me more comfortable than
riding to vehicle.
I can run as fast as I can.
PHYSIOLOGICAL CONDITION
I do not easily get sick.
I breathe normally.
I move my body normally.
I feel thirst when I perspire.
I easily metabolize my food intake.
I not easily get tired with vigorous activities.
FOOD SUPPLEMENT INTAKE
Taking vitamins and food supplement would make
me healthier.
I take medications when I am not feeling well.
BODY STRUCTURE
I do not have physical defects and deformities.
I maintain normal body weight.
I maintain normal Body Mass Index.
I go to gym and have a work out.
I maintain desirable size of my extremities and
body trunk.

AVERAGE MEAN
LEGEND:

5-always
4-often

3-sometimes
2-seldom

Better Than
Average
Average
Average
Average

Average
Average
Average
Average
Average
Average

AVERAGE

1-never

Body Structure. These four categories are meant significant in determining the
Physical Health of the respondents because it represents the totality of human
capacity to do the activities of daily living as suggested by the World Health
Organization (2011).

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As gleaned from the table, the indicators under the Stamina and Muscular
Strength had the highest ratings obtained compare to the other categories. Most
of the computed weighted mean were within the borderline of above midline
scores. It means that the frequency of doing the activities within this category is
nearly often. Such frequency indicates that the health is average to above
average. Meanwhile, Average Health means the Physical Condition of the body
is within normal level. All activities that test the Stamina and Muscular Strength
were within the regular standard of Physical Fitness Test. On the other hand,
Above Average means that the condition arise from normal level. A person can
do activities above the normal function that the body can do. It indicates higher
Stamina and Muscle Strength. This can be observed to the people who
constantly do a lifting work-out as their regular body building activities.
Consequently, Physiological Condition was next to the Stamina and Muscular
Strength. It had obtained a score within the Average Level of Health and the
frequency of the activities done within this category is descriptively interpreted as
Sometimes. It means further, that the respondents physiological conditions
were within the normal and regular range. It indicates that the functions of the
body are within the usual work or operation. Food Supplement intake was the
occasionally done by the PSPG personnel as it received a score that range in
between the frequency of sometimes. It also indicates an Average Health as
interpreted based on the given scale. This means further that the respondents
took only food supplement and maintenance medicines when necessary and
required by their health condition. Currently, their body condition is healthy it is

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because taking medicines is occasionally do by most of the respondents.

Significantly, the Body Structure of the PSPG personnel are normal and no
indicators of defects and abnormalities as evidenced by the computed weighted
mean score of Average. Generally, the Physical Health of the respondents is
Average. There were no evidences that the respondents are pursuing higher
level of Physical Health other than normal activities initiated by the Philippine
National Police. Pursuing higher level of activities to boost Physical Health are:
gym work-out, body building, weight lifting, modified diet program and other
related activities.
In addition, the result signifies that most of the policemen of the protection
and security personnel have no respiratory related diseases since they claimed
that most of them can breathe normally, likewise they passed the physical fitness
test annually conducted by the Philippine National Police as stated in RA 6765.
However, their regular jogging had missed due to wok load which received least
rating among 20 indicators of health. This only means that their regular duty
schedule can never accommodate other work-out activities such as normal
jogging and exercise.
However, the PNP initiated varied activities that maintain the desirable
weight of its staff. The Physical Fitness Test Standard is conducted according to
age group every semester of the year which is scheduled in the first quarter and
last quarter of the year. PNP personnel are expected to obtain a passing raw
score equivalent to a grade of 70% in each event required in their age category,

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while the lowest grade that could be given is 50%. The PFT is conducted from
PNP NHQ down to the police provincial offices nationwide.
The Directorate for the Personnel and Records Management (DPRM)
requires yearly update of the medical examination of all uniformed personnel to
be incorporated in their personal data records. Scientific evidence/data shows
that the aging process starts at the age 40 wherein both underlying disease
and/or disorders, whether genetically inherent in addition to external factors
brought by lifestyle and environmental stressors will start to manifest and needs
regular monitoring of their condition in attempt to either prevent, maintain and/or
delay the degenerative process of any disease. This will entail certain monitoring
tools like irregular monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or yearly check-up involving
physical, dental and mental laboratory examination and ancillary procedures.
Thus, the Integrated Health and Physical Fitness Program is designed to
complement the sports activities in the PNP and in developing, as well as
maintaining the physical fitness and wellbeing of every PNP personnel.
Some of them are Hataw Exercise and Pulistenics as mentioned by the
respondents. But due to vices and lifestyle, some of the policemen exceed the
normal weight required by the Philippine National Police. In some related studies,
drinking alcoholic beverages commonly caused the increase of sugar in the
bloodstream causing the accumulation of glucose resulting to weight gain.
Significantly, others were due to the decreased metabolism of the body which
caused the formation of fatty tissues along the subcutaneous area of skin
particularly in the abdomen. When a person increased in weight, the movement

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of the body is affected due to the enlargement of the extremities and weight. It
somehow cause visible illness such as hypertension and easily get fatigue which
later cause chest pain and other cardiovascular diseases.
In the nature of work of our policemen, they should maintain normal body
weight and structure to easily intervene the criminals and other people who
attempt to disobey the law.

The Psycho-Social Health

Table 2 represents the status of psycho-social health of the respondents.
This revealed on how our selected policemen behave psychologically in the
community and how they normally socialize with the people within their
jurisdiction of work.
As gleaned from the table, the indicators were categorized according to
emotion, personal and social. Emotion pertains to the feelings of the respondents
based from the stimulus while personal signifies self-behavior and social is the
way how the respondents behave and interact with the people in the community
or fellow workers. Accordingly, the respondents response in terms of Emotion
ranges in between the scale that descriptively analyze as Average Health where
all indicators were done sometimes by the respondents. Similarly, the Average
Health indicates that the PSPG personnel were not actually confused about their
feelings, they tend to ignore negative feelings and trying to block out any
TABLE 2
PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH
(n=100)
INDICATORS

FREQUENCY

WM

Descriptive

STATUS OF

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21

23

26

20

10

I prefer to ignore my negative thoughts and feelings.

19

36

17

I try to block out any unpleasant feelings I might have

about myself.

12

16

25

I never pretend to enjoy something when in actually I

really dont.

I am aware of who really I am.

Interpretation

HEALTH

2.75

Sometimes

Average

19

3.18

Sometimes

Average

21

26

3.33

Sometimes

Average

58

22

3.21

Sometimes

Average

54

21

15

3.37

Sometimes

Average

12

11

42

18

17

3.17

Sometimes

Average

I find it easy to critically assess myself.

19

26

31

17

3.32

Sometimes

Average

I am willing to endure negative consequences by

expressing my true beliefs about things.

21

33

23

20

3.36

Sometimes

Average

I find that my behavior typically express my values.

17

18

26

18

21

3.08

Sometimes

Average

I am in touch with my motives and desires.

12

21

31

19

17

3.08

Sometimes

Average

I actively attempt to understand myself as best

possible.

12

21

31

19

17

3.06

Sometimes

Average

I am aware of when Im not being my true self.

16

17

29

21

17

3.19

Sometimes

Average

I question whether I really know what I want to

accomplish in lifetime.

17

12

28

21

22

3.29

Sometimes

Average

17

31

22

21

3.13

Sometimes

Average

10

21

30

22

17

3.15

Sometimes

Average

I want people with whom I am close to understand my

strength.

29

12

31

24

3.42

Sometimes

Average

I want to close others to understand the real me rather

than just my public image.

28

21

22

20

3.16

Sometimes

Average

13

23

22

21

21

3.14

Sometimes

Average

32

21

19

25

3.31

Sometimes

Average

12

14

34

19

21

3.23

Sometimes

Average

3.2
0

Sometimes

AVERAGE

EMOTIONAL
I am not confused about my feelings.

PERSONAL

I am comfortable objectively considering my limitations

and shortcomings.

I try to act in a manner that is consistent with my

personally held values even if others criticize or reject
me for doing so.
I find it difficult to embrace and feel good about the
things I have accomplish.

SOCIAL

I make it to a point to express to close others how much

I truly care for them.
I have done things that I dont want to do merely not to
disappoint people.
I never use my silence or head nodding to convey
agreement with someone else statements or position
even though I really disagree.

AVERAGE MEAN
LEGEND:

5-always
4-often

3-sometimes
2-seldom

HEALTH

1-never

unpleasant feelings about self. These indicators were occasionally done and the
frequency of doing the action was at the midline level. It means further that
performing such actions indicates normal response to the stimulus that

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encourage to do such emotional behavior. Personal or self-behavior had the

higher computed mean score compare to emotion indicators. It ranges in
between the level of Average Health, however the computed score were higher
and within the borderline of above average level of wellness.
In personal behavior, the indicators were received a score that actually
within the description of Average Health. Most of the actions were done
occasionally or sometimes causing to describe the health status as Average.
Occasionally, the respondents never pretend to enjoy when actually they really
dont. Most of them were also aware of their feelings and emotions. Respondents
were comfortable objectively considering their limitations and short comings.
Assessing themselves is such easy thing for them as PSPG personnel. They
were also willing to endure negative consequences by expressing true beliefs
about things. Their behavior typically express their values, they were in-touch
with their motives and desires. The respondents also understand themselves as
best as possible and they aware when they becoming true or not about
themselves. Generally, the indicators in Personal Category interpreted as
Average Health meant the indicators were done sometimes and within the
normal level. It never exceed with the normal range likewise never decrease
below the average level.
Similarly, social indicators received the computed mean score within the
limit of normal range. All indicators were at the midline level score and interpreted
as Average Health. This means further that the respondents occasionally wanted
that the people they were close to should understand their strength, they wanted

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to understand them who really they are than their public image, they have done
things not to disappoint other people, likewise they wanted to show how they
really care for others and they never use head nodding or silence just to convey
agreement with someone else. These actions indicate Average Health because it
done occasionally or sometimes as claimed by the respondents.
Commonly, people wanted to know by their close acquaintances who
really they are. Particularly their strength, what they can do and what their
abilities to be able to recognize by others. While, weaknesses are hidden to
never allow other people to attack them. Specifically, this is the common behavior
of policemen to hide their personal flaws despite of the power they carry from
shoulders as protector of the people. Most but not all were pretending to be
stronger but deep inside personal challenges make them weak particularly in
their families. While others are using their power over the people to be arrogant
and boastful particularly when carrying their firearm. The reason why there are
still victims of stray bullets during yuletide season because they wanted to show
that they powerful enough over the people. Most importantly, this cases is getting
low at this moment since most of the policemen are disciplined by the authorities
and they were already guided by RA 8551 which regulate the appointment of
policemen in the country. Most of them are now responsible enough to carry their
firearms and know their limitations. Policemen should know how to mingle with
the community people for them to be able to get acquainted and they will not be
feared by the people particularly the young children.

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Police Attitude is the seed that produces high achievement in any Police
Organization. Attitude are not so easily transformed through formal training.
Regular training, just like the basic and/or initial training courses for police, is
effective only in a certain context: (that of making the trainees aware of the laws
and certain rules and procedures). The trainees learned what will be expected of
them and which behavior will be rewarded which punished. However, these alone
is insufficient to equip them with their professional requirements. The training has
also to convince them that their existing attitude cannot be stitched on to the job
they are required to perform. Better crafted training modules, with greater
emphasis in applied behavioral and attitude change, need to be design and
administer at frequent intervals instead of just once or twice in a police officers
career. Additionally, police women should also undergo such training as it cannot
be assumed that they are immune to the stain of the prevailing social attitude in
gender issues. At the recruit level, the trainee must recognize what his or her
attitudes are and learn where these attitudes are coming from. It is mandatory
that every trainee also understand what unacceptable attitude are. On a similar
view, a recruit will face some problems of acting under conditions of stress and
overworked, facing sudden and emergent situations for which no training can
adequately equip her or him. Looking to colleagues and seniors for solutions, the
recruit will act as they act, and, not before long, will adopt their unsaid
prescription that indicate: do what I do, not what I say. Training is always been of
a law enforcement career. Refresher training has the bonus benefit of removing
the officers from the stresses of formulating immediate responses to unforeseen

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situations, providing a breathing space to reflect and evaluate his or her

performance.

The Lifestyle
The succeeding table presents the Lifestyle of the respondents. This
revealed the way how the policemen live and their style of living. The lifestyle is
an indicator of health because the way of living reflects the personal values and
attitude toward our health. The people should know that health lies on the
personal behavior to achieve high level of wellness.
As shown from the table, lifestyle was categorized into two: personal and
social lifestyle. Personal lifestyle pertains to own beliefs and behaviors the way
the people live while Social Lifestyle was the way how the people interact with
the other people and satisfy himself with comfort and leisure. The indicators of
personal lifestyle showed that six indicators were reached the Above Average
level, it means that health of the respondents in these parameters of personal
lifestyle is better than average and the indicators were done oftentimes.
Specifically, the respondents were not smoker and obviously never smoke most
of the time based from their response. They have also normal sleep pattern and
dont have sleep disorders. They eat normal amount of foods particularly fresh
and leafy foods. Generally, they do a healthy way of living. In this indicators, the
respondents reached Above Average Health. It means that the frequency of
doing the indicators
TABLE 3
LIFESTYLE

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(n=100)
FREQUENCY

INDICATORS

WM

Descriptive
Interpretation

STATUS
OF
HEALTH

Im not a smoker.

11

12

14

40

23

3.52

Often

Better Than
Average

I certainly not alcoholic drinker.

36

15

11

24

14

2.65

Sometimes

Average

I have enough and adequate rest and sleep.

28

24

18

16

14

2.64

Sometimes

Average

I eat nutritious and balance diet.

10

20

47

14

3.47

Sometimes

Average

I purchase according to my needs.

13

62

11

10

3.10

Sometimes

Average

I spend my earnings wisely and not to my

vices.
I have normal sleep pattern.

14

58

11

13

3.15

Sometimes

Average

25

35

25

3.64

Often

Better Than
Average

11

52

15

17

3.28

Sometimes

Average
Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average

PERSONAL

I satisfy my sexual needs.

I dont have sleep disorders.

10

19

46

18

3.58

Often

I eat a normal amount of food.

31

33

25

3.68

Often

I eat fresh and leafy foods.

18

38

29

3.75

Often

I enjoyed staying at home and do some

house chores.
I do healthy way of living.

43

25

20

3.46

Sometimes

Average

I eat balance diet and never eat foods rich in

cholesterol and fats.

43

26

23

3.59

Often

Better Than
Average

10

26

46

13

3.47

Sometimes

Average

11

34

20

17

18

2.97

Sometimes

Average

14

51

19

13

3.25

Sometimes

Average

16

49

11

17

3.06

Sometimes

Average

35

32

25

3.69

Often

Better Than
Average

25

34

22

14

3.15

Sometimes

Average

21

10

46

15

2.79

Sometimes

Average

3.2
9

Sometimes

AVERAGE

SOCIAL
I never intend to have night life going to bars
and entertainment places.
I enjoy travelling in different places.
I go out with my family and enjoy my rest
days with them.
I go to places where I can breathe fresh air.
I enjoyed surfing the net and have connected
with other people.
I enjoyed going out to music bars and
restaurant.

AVERAGE MEAN

LEGEND:

5-always
4-often

3-sometimes
2-seldom

HEALTH

1-never

inhibit good and healthy lifestyle. Other indicators of Personal Lifestyle as shown
from the table fell within the limit of Average Health and the frequency of

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indicators were sometimes and health status is descriptively interpreted as Better

than Average Health
On the other hand, Social Indicators had only one that reached the Above
Average level of health where the respondents claimed that they were go to
places where they can breathe fresh air to satisfy and comfort themselves. This
is done oftentimes by the PSPG personnel and the health status within this
indicators is descriptively interpreted as Better than Average Health. The
remaining indicators of Social Lifestyle lingered in Average Health which means
that indicators were done occasionally or sometimes as claimed by the
respondents themselves.
Considering the lifestyle of the policemen, they usually intend to utilize
their time wisely both in their work and family. Oftentimes, they consumed their
extra time to mingle with their families and friends to minimize the stress in their
work particularly when the PSPG personnel is at Red Alert. In this situation,
policemen worked beyond the normal time of work and the every policemen onduty should be vigilant and prepared in any situation that may happened when
there is a threat to peace and order. During this instance, most of the policemen
were sleepless and the normal routine is restricted unless it is permitted. Going
out for leisure is sometimes compromised and eating, sleeping were actually
limited.
There were reported cases recently that policemen were involved in drug
using because of limited sleep and rest when called by their profession.
Prohibited but its the only of human response to the call of duty. At present,

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random drug testing was conducted regularly to trace the personnel who are
doing this prohibited action. Fortunately, the number of cases suddenly
decreased as reported by the Philippine National Police.

Summary of Health and Fitness Status of PSPG Personnel

Table 4 showed the general status of health and fitness of the respondents
based from the statistical computations taken from their responses in the survey
questionnaire. The three indicators were Physical and Psycho-social Health
including their Lifestyle. According to the summary table shown at the succeeding
page, Lifestyle got the highest mean score rating among the three health and
fitness status. This is followed by Psycho-social Health and Physical Health as
the least among the three indicators.

TABLE 4
SUMMARY OF FITNESS AND HEALTH STATUS
(n=100)
INDICATORS
Physical Health
Psychosocial Health
Lifestyle
MEAN

WEIGHTED
MEAN
3.05
3.20
3.29
3.18

HEALTH STATUS
Average
Average
Average
AVERAGE HEALTH

Consequently, the three indicators were all received Average Health

Status as confirmed by their mean score that fell within the range of scale. This
means that Physical and Psycho-social Health including the Lifestyle were all
normal among the respondents. It indicates that their health status never exceed

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beyond the required health level and neither decrease as indicates health threat
among personnel.
The PNP shall require all uniformed personnel with the age of 39 years
and below to undergo the Physical Fitness Test at least once a year preferably
on the first week of their birth month. Physical Fitness Test Performers who will
be marked NO GO (pregnant, with temporary disability and other health
conditions are determined by the PNP Medical Officer) shall be recommended to
undergo the annual physical examination. Forty years (40) old and above shall
be

required

to

undergo

the

Annual

Physical

Examination

to

be

conducted/supervised by the PNP Health Service or by the Regional Health

Service. All laboratory procedures are not available at any PNP Health Facilities
shall referred by PNP Medical Officer to any Department of Health (DOH)
accredited laboratories. It should be composed of the following examinations:
physical examination, psychiatric examination, electrocardiogram (ECG), (Stress
Test/2D Echo), chest x-ray, laboratory examinations and dental examinations.
PNP personnel with abnormal result will be advised to report back to the
Philippine National Police General Hospital for further evaluation work-up and
treatment.

PHYSICAL HEALTH AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL PROBLEMS

The data presented in this portion are the Physical and Psycho-Social
Problems commonly encountered by the respondents. Specifically, it answered
the second question in the statement of the problem, what are the health and

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lifestyle problems of the PSPG personnel along physical and psycho-social

health.

The Physical Health Problems

Physical Health problems were identified as the irregularities in the normal
function of the human body that leads to illnesses or diseases acquired from
various sources. The Table 6 on the next page, revealed the common Physical
Problems of the respondents. Physical Problems were categorized as
Physiological because most of the indicators were relative to the functions of the
body which is altered during the occurrence of Physiologic changes in the human
body system. As seen from the table, most of the indicators were occur rarely or
seldom leading to the health status as Better than Average. It means that the
condition arise infrequently and the health status tend to be normal and at the
desirable level. Meanwhile, elevated blood pressure and urinary incontinence
were sometimes experienced by the respondents. This is more likely when the
situation is stressful and the red alert status is raised causing limited toilet
privileges causing urinary incontinence. This was previously experienced by the
policemen during the visit of Pope Francis where they cannot leave their post
and the stressful environment caused elevation of their blood pressure.
The nature of work of policemen is very stressful particularly when
responding to a crime scene or encounter with the criminals or violators of the
law. In the part of PSPG, the stress in their work is when a security threat to their

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clients is very high causing them to be on red alert and waiting to encounter with
the battle.
TABLE 5
PHYSICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
(N=100)
FREQUENCY

INDICATORS

WM

Descriptive
Interpretati
on

STATUS OF
HEALTH

Average

PHYSIOLOGICAL
Elevated blood pressure.

25

35

14

12

13

2.55

Sometimes

Difficulty in urination.

69

1.78

Seldom

Dizziness and paleness.

62

12

10

1.91

Seldom

72

1.69

Seldom

Better Than
Average

61

13

10

1.90

Seldom

Better Than
Average

62

12

10

1.87

Seldom

Better Than
Average

47

21

15

10

2.09

Seldom

Better Than
Average

Urinary incontinence.

45

13

10

24

2.55

Sometimes

Average

Chest pain.

22

10

12

48

2.40

Seldom

Stomachache.

73

1.64

Seldom

Arthritis

58

21

1.85

Seldom

61

15

10

1.85

Seldom

56

15

13

11

2.08

Seldom

Body numbness.

75

2.36

Seldom

Nape pain

65

14

1.76

Seldom

2.1
O

Seldom

Elevated blood sugar

level.
Change in appetite.
Weakness and body
malaise.
Vomiting.

Changes in bowel
movement.
Difficulty of breathing.

AVERAGE MEAN

LEGEND:

5-always
4-often

3-sometimes
2-seldom

1-never

Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average

Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average

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High level of stress can cause elevation of blood pressure resulting to

chest pain due to lack of supply of oxygenated blood. Truly, that urinary
incontinence would probably due to their toilet restriction during their extreme
duty upon declaration of red alert.
Henceforth, the physical health threat mentioned above are indeed normal
to highly dedicated policemen otherwise the presence of existing diseases
attacked to them are due to their negligence to take care of their physical health.
As a Police Officers carrier is marked by frequent encounters with
violence and recklessness. The very ills of society that distress civilian so much
also have negative effects on a police officers psyche. As the stress of police
duty builds up, the police officer may soon experience bouts of anger,
depression, or delusions. Over time, these psychological indisposition may cause
strained relationships with co-workers, friends, and family, and ultimately lead to
resignation, early retirement or thus worst of al-killing a co-police officer. Yes,
comma it has happened before. Yet, in keeping their pillar-of-strength
perceptions, police officers tend to keep to themselves when it comes to their
own personal trials and tribulations. They regularly deal with the worst of what
society has to offer, and they make special sacrifices to maintain the peace. In
the process, doing their duty slowly its away of their own health and satisfaction.
Police stress does not just affect one individual officer, but their fellow officers,
their superiors, their families and even the public. If officers are over-stressed,
they may not be able to perform their duties at optimal levels, and many people
can suffer as a result. The causes of police stress are becoming more well-

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known, however, and there is more hope for helping to mitigate the causes of
police stress before they become problems or for coping with them after they are
beginning to show stress signs.
The Psycho-Social Problems

TABLE 6
PSYCHO-SOCIAL PROBLEMS
(N=100)
INDICATORS

FREQUENCY

65

22

Mood swings.

15

57

15

Pre-occupied with the

power of authority.

10

55

24

Proud of own achievement

58

13

11

15

Uneasy of people around

with

68

12

Frustrated when down

11

56

12

14

16

60

12

20

21

43

10

10

21

35

23

11

11

22

55

41

17

31

Feeling of fear

57

18

12

Unable to establish trust

with other people in

34

45

10

EMOTION
Easily get annoyed with
unpleasant things.

Threatened for suicidal

attempt
Easily get pressure from
any negative stimulus.
SOCIAL
Feeling of inferiority
Unhappy to get along with
other people
Annoyed to people with
varied attitude and
behavior.

WM

1.8
8
2.9
8
2.4
2
2.0
4
1.7
4
3.1
5
2.2
9
2.6
1
3.0
4
2.7
5
2.1
8
1.8
8
2.0
4

Descriptive
Interpretati
on

STATUS OF
HEALTH

Seldom

Better Than
Average

Sometimes

Average

Seldom

Better Than
Average

Seldom

Better Than
Average

Seldom

Better Than
Average

Sometime
s

Average

Seldom

Better Than
Average

Seldom

Better Than
Average

Sometimes

Average

Sometime
s

Average

Seldom

Better Than
Average

Seldom

Better Than
Average
Better Than
Average

Seldom

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workplace.
AVERAGE MEAN
LEGEND:

5-always
4-often

3-sometimes
2-seldom

2.3
8

seldom

Better Than
Average

1-never

Table 6 presented the Psycho-Social problems experienced by the

respondents in accordance with their own perception revealed to this study. This
was categorized into two: Emotion and Social Conditions of Psycho-social
problems.
As gleaned from the table above, most of the indicators in the Category of
Emotion were seldom to happen and indicates Better than Average Health.
Meanwhile, two of the indicators were done by the respondents oftentimes and
interpreted as Average Health. This means that PSPG personnel were not easily
get annoyed, neither become authoritative to others, feeling of proud, uneasy get
along with people, threatened for suicidal attempt and easily get pressured from
negative stimulus. This condition indicates Better than Average Health or Above
Normal Psycho-social Condition. Meanwhile, frustration and mood swings were
rated as Oftentimes and fell under the interpretation of Average Health, which
means that the indicators were normal response of the people under pressurized
work environment.
In terms of Social Conditions, three out of five indicators were done
seldom caused to be interpreted as Better than Average Health. This means that
PSPG personnel were not annoyed to people with different attitude and behavior,
fearless and unable to establish trust with fellow workers. On the other hand,
feeling of inferiority and unhappy to get along with other people were received a

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mean score rating within the range of Average Health because the indicators
were done seldom.
Frustration is a normal feelings of most people who never achieved the
desired outcome of their work. Policemen when neither resolve the crime nor
task assigned to them were also experience the way that other people felt when
they fail to accomplished certainly the desired job output. Likewise, it will lead to
inferiority complex or feelings of ashamed and confidence particularly when failed
to accomplish the responsibility as security personnel. This will caused changes
in mood then later would result in isolation and loneliness. But this conditions are
neither experience by other people. There were individuals who are strong
enough to carry on the feelings of frustration, loneliness and isolation when their
desires are not met. Yet most of the normal people experience this conditions
that would greatly affect their Psycho-social Health.

Summary of Physical and Psycho-Social Problems

Table 7 showed the summary of Physical and Psycho-Social problems of
the respondents. Among the two, Physical Health has the lowest mean score that
signifies lesser number of physical health disturbances among the group of
respondents.
While, the Psycho-Social health had the highest mean that means greater
number of Psycho-social conditions that caused problems and challenges.
Fortunately, these two indicators still in the range of scale Better than Average. It

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means that only minimal amount of problems caused by the Physical and
Psycho-social Conditions among the group of respondents.
Generally, the impact of these problems to the respondents is minimal
because the range of mean score still in the scale of Better than Average Health

TABLE 7
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL PROBLEMS

INDICATORS
Physical
Psycho-social
AVERAGE MEAN

WEIGHTED
MEAN
2.10
2.37
2.24

INTERPRETATION
Better Than Average
Better Than Average
Better Than Average

THE JOB PERFORMANCE OF THE PSPG PERSONNEL

The job performance of the respondents were taken to identify whether it
affects the health and fitness status to the entire population of respondents. The
performance indicators utilized in this study is the actual performance rating form
used by the PSPG personnel during their work evaluation. This portion answered
the third question in the statement of the problem: what is the job performance of
the PSPG personnel per category. The presentation of data is made by category
to clearly describe the performance output of the respondents

Job Performance in Terms of Work Output

Table 8 presents the job performance of the respondents in terms of work
output. The indicators utilized in this category were quality of work, timeliness,

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acceptability of output based on the standards and the accomplishment of

targets.
The table revealed that Quality of Work received the highest rating with a
mean score interpreted as Very Satisfactory. This means that respondents shown
good quality of work output. It was followed by Accomplishment of Target and
interpreted also as Very Satisfactory. The third among the performance indicators
was Acceptability of output based on standards and also interpreted as Very
Satisfactory. The least among the indicators is the timeliness of work also
interpreted as Very Satisfactory. Generally, the mean score rating were Very
Satisfactory, this means that PSPG personnel were doing well in terms of Work
Output.

TABLE 8
JOB PERFORMANCE IN TERMS OF WORK OUTPUT
(n=100)
FREQUENCY
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Quality of Work
Timeliness of Work
Acceptability of output based on
standards
Accomplishment of target

15

35

50

4.35

27

40

33

4.06

26

40

34

4.08

20

46

34

4.14

AVERAGE MEAN

LEGEND:

5
4
3

WM

Outstanding
Very Satisfactory
Satisfactory

4.16

2
1

Fair
Poor

INTERPRETATI
ON
OF JOB
PERFORMANC
E
Very
Satisfactory
Very
Satisfactory
Very
Satisfactory
Very
Satisfactory
Very
Satisfactory

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Among four indicators timeliness of work had a lowest mean score.

Relatively, the mean score still in the range within the scale of Very Satisfactory.
This means that the work output of the respondents with general weighted mean
of 4.16 is Very Satisfactory.
The possibility of delayed submission of reports may happen due to work
load of protection and security group which may affect their primary
responsibilities to their clients. Despite of it, the quality of work is significantly
obvious based from their outstanding accomplishments.

Job Performance in Terms of Knowledge

The succeeding table presents the Job Knowledge of the respondents. It
measures the cognitive ability of the protection and security group in the nature
of their works and responsibilities among their clients.
Obviously, it revealed in table 9 the highest rating among the 8 indicators
of Job Knowledge. Creativity and Resourcefulness had the highest mean score
rating and the least among the indicators was Law enforcement and
maintenance of law and order.
Both of the highest and lowest indicators of Job Knowledge were
interpreted as Very Satisfactory likewise with the other indicators shown at the
table. Generally, the performance of the respondents in terms of Job Knowledge
is Very Satisfactory. This means further that the respondents are creative and

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resourceful in terms of Job Knowledge. Policemen despite of greater work load

still able to perform best possible work output through satisfactory level of job
knowledge.

TABLE 9
JOB PERFORMANCE IN TERMS OF JOB KNOWLEDGE
(n=100)
FREQUENCY

WM

INTERPRETATIO
N

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1
Understanding of the job description
0
Awareness of the vision, mission and
0
objectives of the organization
Community oriented policing system
0
Creativity/resourcefulness
0
Analytical ability
0
Ability
to
solve
0
problems/troubleshooting
Oral and written communication
0
Law enforcement and maintenance of
0
law and order
AVERAGE MEAN

LEGEND:

5
4
3

Outstanding
Very Satisfactory
Satisfactory

2
1

24

50

26

4.02

Very Satisfactory

20

57

23

4.03

Very Satisfactory

0
0
0

20
18
18

55
46
69

25
33
13

4.05
4.18
3.95

Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory

28

49

23

3.95

Very Satisfactory

25

53

22

3.97

Very Satisfactory

23

63

14

3.91

Very Satisfactory

4.00

Very Satisfactory

Fair
Poor

Job Knowledge in Terms of Work Management

In terms of work management, the respondents were able to prioritize their
job despite of greater work load and responsibilities. Obviously, the highest
among the indicators was sense of priority while the least was compliance and
implementation of policies.
All indicators were at the range of Very Satisfactory, which means that
policemen manage their work in accordance with the standard set by the PNP

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authorities. Particularly, they submit the required reports on time, comply and
implement policies, prioritize their work, do client satisfaction, consider cost
effectiveness and participated actively in their set activities.

TABLE 10
JOB PERFORMANCE IN TERMS OF WORK MANAGEMENT
(n=100)
FREQUENCY

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1
Records management and submission
0
of reports
Compliance with and implementation of
0
policies/SOPs
Sense of priority
0
Client satisfaction/orientation
0
Cost effectiveness
0
Involvement/presence in activities
0
AVERAGE MEAN

LEGEND:

5
4
3

Outstanding
Very Satisfactory
Satisfactory

2
1

WM

INTERPRETATIO
N

24

41

35

4.11

Very Satisfactory

35

50

15

3.80

Very Satisfactory

0
0
0
0

35
14
13
21

51
51
56
58

14
35
31
21

4.21
3.91
4.18
4.00
4.04

Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory

Fair
Poor

In general, the work management of the respondents had a mean score l

within the range of Very Satisfactory based from the scale below the table. This
means further that policemen were able to organize and manage their work
accurately justified by the high mean score of Very Satisfactory.

Job Performance in Terms of Interpersonal Relationship

As gleaned from Table 11, among five performance indicators of
Interpersonal Relationship, Receptive to ideas/suggestions and Motivation
had received the highest mean score rating while Build linkages and networks

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was least among the indicators and both interpreted as Very satisfactory.
Generally, the mean score obtained from the indicators related to Interpersonal
Relationship is 4.13 and interpreted as Very Satisfactory
TABLE 11
JOB PERFORMANCE IN TERMS OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
(n=100)
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

FREQUENCY

WM

INTERPRETATION

0
0
0
0
0
AVERAGE MEAN

0
0
0
0
0

17
23
16
22
18

49
38
60
47
47

34
39
24
31
35

4.17
4.16
4.08
4.09
4.17
4.13

Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory

Receptive to ideas/suggestions
Teamwork management
Build linkages and networks
Ability to lead and follow
Motivation

LEGEND:

5
4
3

Outstanding
Very Satisfactory
Satisfactory

2
1

Fair
Poor

This means further that the respondents are able to motivate easily and
the acceptance for the suggestions and ideas is likewise receptive. They were
able to work in team and practice the culture of a leader as a good follower. A
harmonious work relationship is obviously seen in the protection and security
personnel of the Philippine National Police.

Job Performance in Terms of Concern for the Organization

Relative to the concern for the organization, Table 12 revealed the
performance of the respondents and was found out that Coordination among the
members of the organization is practiced by the members which is the highest
among three indicators and interpreted as Very Satisfactory. The least among the

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three indicators was Stewardship of Units Properties and likewise interpreted as

Very Satisfactory.

TABLE 12
JOB PERFORMANCE IN TERMS OF CONCERN FOR THE ORGANIZATION
(n=100)
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

FREQUENCY

0
0
0
AVERAGE MEAN

0
0
0

26
14
18

59
62
50

15
24
32

Stewardships of units properties

Preservation of unit interest
Coordination
LEGEND:

5
4
3

Outstanding
Very Satisfactory
Satisfactory

2
1

WM

INTERPRETATION

3.89
4.10
4.14
4.04

Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory

Fair
Poor

This indicates that the Police Security and Protection personnel showed
utmost concern to the organization by showing Very Satisfactory performance in
terms of proper coordination with the group members, preserving the interest of
the unit and importantly had shown stewardship in the properties of the unit.
Job Performance in Terms of Personal Qualities
Table 13 highlighted the Personal Qualities of the Police Security and
Protection personnel. As gleaned from the table, it showed that most of the
respondents are Courteous/Tactful which received the highest rating and
interpreted as Very Satisfactory. The least among the indicators was Wellgroomed and likewise interpreted as Very Satisfactory.

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TABLE 13
JOB PERFORMANCE IN TERMS OF PERSONAL QUALITIES
(n=100)
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Morally upright
Honest
Well-groomed
Fair and just
Loyal to the organization
Civic-minded
Responsible
Disciplined
Courteous/Tactful
Initiate positive action

LEGEND:

5
4
3

FREQUENCY

WM

INTERPRETATION

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
AVERAGE MEAN

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

16
14
25
25
6
5
0
12
2
2

57
56
51
51
56
54
61
54
56
64

27
30
24
24
38
41
39
34
42
34

4.11
4.16
3.99
4.32
4.36
4.39
4.22
4.40
4.43
4.32
4.27

Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory

Outstanding
Very Satisfactory
Satisfactory

2
1

Fair
Poor

All other indicators of personal qualities had similar descriptive

interpretation of Very Satisfactory. Generally, the mean score for personal
qualities was 4.27 and also interpreted as Very Satisfactory. This indicates that
the policemen assigned as PSPG were morally upright and ethically equipped.

Summary of Job Performance

Table 14 showed the summary of job performance of the respondents with
their respective mean score and interpretation. It has a clear view of data that
describe each category of the job performance.

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TABLE 14
SUMMARY OF JOB PERFORMANCE
CATEGORY
Work Output
Job Knowledge
Work Management
Interpersonal Relationship
Concern for the Organization
Personal Qualities
AVERAGE
LEGEND:

4.51-5.00
3.51.-4.50
2.51-3.50

WEIGHTED MEAN
4.16
4.01
4.04
4.13
4.04
4.27
4.11

Outstanding
Very Satisfactory
Satisfactory

1.51-.50
1.00-1.50

INTERPRETATION
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory
Very Satisfactory

Fair
Poor

The table above summarized the job performance of personnel, it

revealed that all categories were received high ratings within the scale of Very
Satisfactory. However, the general mean score for Job Performance was Very
Satisfactory. It means that the respondents showed exemplary performance in
carrying-out their job and responsibilities.
This justifies by their high performance based bonus received recently. It
was an indicator that PSPG personnel were doing rightful work performance and
they satisfied their heads in terms of job performance.

Correlation of Health, Fitness Status and Job Performance

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Table 15 represents the correlation between the job performance and the
fitness status of the respondents. This tested the possible effect of the fitness
status in the performance of their roles and functions as policemen as similarly
taken from their actual Performance Rating sheet. The 0.5 level of significance is
used to testing the relationship of variables.
TABLE 15
RELATIONSHIP OF FITNESS STATUS AND JOB PERFORMANCE
JOB PERFORMANCE
FITNESS STATUS

Physical
Health

PsychoSocial
Health

Lifestyle

Physical
Conditions

Psychosocial
Problems

Legend:

Work
Output

Job
Knowledge

Work
Management

Interpersonal
Relationship

Concern for
the
Organization

Personal
Qualities

Pearson
Correlation

0.688

0.432

0.344

0.278

0.345

0.489

Sig. (2tailed)
n
Correlation

0.346

0.536

0.421

0.301

0.297

0.433

100

100

100

100

100

100

high

moderate

low

low

low

moderate

Pearson
Correlation

0.745

0.466

0.509

0.833

0.377

0.273

Sig. (2tailed)
n
Correlation

0.198

0.533

0.438

0.625

0.421

0.322
100

100

100

100

100

100

high

moderate

moderate

Very high

low

low

Pearson
Correlation

0.445

0.264

0.364

0.367

0.476

0.498

Sig. (2tailed)
n
Correlation

0.355

0.229

0.177

0.331

0.399

0.475

100

100

100

100

100

100

moderate

low

moderate

low

low

moderate

Pearson
Correlation

0.987

0.367

0.874

0.356

0.488

0.344

Sig. (2tailed)
n
Correlation

0.871

0.279

0.409

0.321

0.342

0.233

100

100

100

100

100

100

very high

low

very high

low

moderate

low

Pearson
Correlation

0.499

0.388

0.695

0.783

0.312

0.544

Sig. (2tailed)
n
Correlation

0.525

0.424

0.566

0.773

0.445

0.396

100

100

100

100

100

100

moderate

moderate

high

high

low

moderate

0.81-1.00
0.61-0.80
0.41-0.60
0.21-0.40

Very High Correlation

High Correlation
Moderate Correlation
Low Correlation

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0.00-0.20
Very Low Correlation
As gleaned from the table, the correlation in between physical health and
work output has a higher r-value of 0.688 which means that the relationship is
significant thus rejecting the null hypothesis. This entailed that the significance of
the two variables had something to do with the notion that a sick or physically
incapacitated person cannot produce a well-organized work output. Similarly, the
poorer work-output was due to altered physical condition of person.
Consequently, other indicators of job performance remains insignificant resulting
to the acceptance of null hypothesis. Likely, this means that job knowledge, work
management, interpersonal relationship, concern for the organization and
personal qualities had never affected in terms of job performance even the
person has an altered physical condition. This is proven by the fact that a person
even physically incapacitated can still have a knowledge to do the job, can
manage work effectively, do an interpersonal relationship, still have concern for
the organization and the personal qualities neither be affected.
In Psycho-Social Health, the r-value obtained is 0.745, similarly with work
management and interpersonal relationship with 0.509 and 0.833 respectively.
This indicate that the correlation is significant causing rejection of null hypothesis.
It means further, that these indicators are probably affecting the Psycho-social
Health of the respondents. Similarly, the Psycho-social health affects the way a
person manage his work and have an interpersonal relationship with others.
Proved, that a person with altered psycho-social conditions cannot establish a
harmonious relationship with fellow workers. In the other hand, Job Knowledge,
Concern for the Organization and Personal Qualities remains insignificant to the

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Psycho-social Health resulting to the acceptance of the hypothesis. Similarly, a

person with altered psycho-social condition can still organized a job knowledge,
had a concern for organization and remains to have personal qualities.
In terms of Lifestyle, all indicators are insignificant at 0.5 level causing the
acceptance of null hypothesis stating that Fitness Status related to Lifestyle has
no significant relationship with the Job Performance of the respondents. This
means that a persons lifestyle neither affect the performance indicators
stipulated in the table.
Subsequently, the Physical Condition of the respondents may affect the
Work Output with a high correlation of 0.987 thus the null hypothesis is rejected.
This means that a person with symptoms of disease or physiologic disturbances
cannot provide a good work output due to the altered physical conditions. And
that the hypothesis stating that these two variables has no relationship with each
other was rejected because the two can affect with each other. Reversibly, all
other indicators of Job Performance have a low correlation value causing the
acceptance of null hypothesis. This meant further that the relationship of the two
variables is insignificant which further means that even a person with altered
physiologic condition can carry other indicators of job performance.
Finally, in terms of Psycho-social problems, Work Management,
Interpersonal Relationship and Personal Qualities have a high correlational value
resulting to the rejection of null hypothesis. This likely means that a person with
Psycho-social problems cannot manage the work well, unable establish
interpersonal relationship and other indicators of personal qualities would not

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met. However, other indicators of job performance such as Work Output, Job
Knowledge and Concern for the Organization remains insignificant that is why
the hypothesis is accepted which means further they were not affected with each
other.
Generally, Psycho-social Health and Psycho-social Problems had a higher
impact in terms of Job Performance which greatly affect the roles and functions
of most policemen as seen from the result of the study. This might true because
behavior is one of the foremost consideration to perform the job very well.
Though, Physical Health maybe considered but the desire to perform well has a
greater weight compare to the Physical Health and Conditions. Some can do
their job even they have physical deformities and feeling sick as long as there is
an extreme desire. Unfortunately, the behavior may sometimes cause the job to
be compromised particularly if it is habitual and indeed in the character of one
person.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS POLICIES, STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS

A portion of this chapter discusses the existing policies in terms of health
and wellness including the standards and programs related to health
implemented by the National Police Commission particularly the Police Security
and Protection Unit. Significantly, this would be the guide of the researcher to
come with the best possible suggestion and amendments to the policies and
programs implemented by the Philippine National Police. Specifically, it answered
the fourth question in the statement of the problem: what are the existing health
and wellness policies, standards and programs.

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Health and Wellness Policies

Republic Act No. 6975

of December 13, 1990 known as An Act

Establishing the Philippine National Police Under A Reorganized Department of

the Interior and Local Government, and For Other Purposes stated in section no.
30 as shown below;
(h) Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m.) in
height for male and one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m.) for
female;
(i) Must weight not more or less than five kilograms (5 kg.) of the standard
weight corresponding to his or her height, age, and sex
An amendment of this policy was made in Republic Act No. 8551 dated
February 25, 1998 An Act Providing For The Reform And Reorganization Of The
Philippine National Police And For Other Purposes, Amending Certain Provisions
Of Republic Act Numbered Sixty-Nine Hundred And Seventy-Five Entitled, "An
Act Establishing The Philippine National Police Under A Re-Organized
Department Of The Interior And Local Government, And For Other Purposes,
section 14 as stipulated below:
c) Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and
physical tests to be administered by the PNP or by any NAPOLCOM

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accredited government hospital for the purpose of determining physical

and mental health;
h) Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m.) in
height for male and one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m.) for
female;
i) Must weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5 kgs.) from the
standard weight corresponding to his or her height, age, and sex.
For the purpose of determining compliance with the requirements on
physical and mental health, as well as the non-use of prohibited drugs, the PNP
by itself or through a NAPOLCOM accredited government hospital shall conduct
regular psychiatric, psychological drug and physical tests randomly and without
notice.
Section 15. Waivers for Initial Appointments to the PNP. The age,
height, weight, and educational requirements for initial appointment to the PNP
may be waived only when the number of qualified applicants fall below the
minimum annual quota: Provided, That an applicant shall not be below twenty
(20) nor over thirty-five (35) years of age: Provided, further, That any applicant
not meeting the weight requirement shall be given reasonable time but not
exceeding six (6) months within which to comply with the said requirement:
Provided, furthermore, That only applicants who have finished second year
college or have earned at least seventy-two (72) collegiate units leading to a

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bachelor's decree shall be eligible for appointment: Provided, furthermore, That

anybody who will enter the service without a baccalaureate degree shall be given
a maximum of four (4) years to obtain the required educational qualification:
Provided, finally, That a waiver for height requirement shall be automatically
granted to applicants belonging to the cultural communities.
Standards and Programs
There were varied standards and programs set by the Philippine National
Police in the RA 8551.The standards for appointment of the PNP Officers are
shown below.
Section 14. Section 30 of Republic Act No. 6975 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
SEC. 30. General Qualifications for Appointment. No person shall be
appointed as officer or member of the PNP unless he or she possesses
the following minimum qualifications:
a) A citizen of the Philippines;
b) A person of good moral conduct;
c) Must have passed the psychiatric/psychological, drug and
physical tests to be administered by the PNP or by any
NAPOLCOM accredited government hospital for the purpose of
determining physical and mental health;

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d) Must possess a formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized

institution of learning;
e) Must be eligible in accordance with the standards set by the
Commission;
f) Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military
employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the
Government;
g) Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or
crime involving moral turpitude;
h) Must be at least one meter and sixty-two centimeters (1.62 m.) in
height for male and one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57 m.)
for female;
i) Must weigh not more or less than five kilograms (5 kgs.) from the
standard weight corresponding to his or her height, age, and sex;
and
j) For a new applicant, must not be less than twenty-one (21) nor
more than thirty (30) years of age: except for the last qualification,
the above-enumerated qualifications shall be continuing in
character and an absence of any one of them at any given time
shall be a ground for separation or retirement from the service:

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Provided, That PNP members who are already in the service upon
the effectivity of this Act shall be given at least two (2) more years
to obtain the minimum educational qualification and one (1) year to
satisfy the weight requirement.
After the lapse of the time period for the satisfaction of a specific
requirement, current members of the PNP who will fail to satisfy any of the
requirements enumerated under this Section shall be separated from the
service if they are below fifty (50) years of age and have served in
Government for less than twenty (20) years or retired if they are from the
age of fifty (50) and above and have served the Government for at least
twenty (20) years without prejudice in either case to the payment of
benefits they may be entitled to under existing laws."
Section 15. Waivers for Initial Appointments to the PNP. The age,
height, weight, and educational requirements for initial appointment to the PNP
may be waived only when the number of qualified applicants fall below the
minimum annual quota: Provided, That an applicant shall not be below twenty
(20) nor over thirty-five (35) years of age: Provided, further, That any applicant
not meeting the weight requirement shall be given reasonable time but not
exceeding six (6) months within which to comply with the said requirement:
Provided, furthermore, That only applicants who have finished second year
college or have earned at least seventy-two (72) collegiate units leading to a
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anybody who will enter the service without a baccalaureate degree shall be given
a maximum of four (4) years to obtain the required educational qualification:
Provided, finally, That a waiver for height requirement shall be automatically
granted to applicants belonging to the cultural communities.
Section 16. Selection Criteria Under the Waiver Program. The
selection of applicants under the Waiver Program shall be subject to the following
minimum criteria:
a) Applicants who possess the least disqualification shall take precedence
over those who possess more disqualifications.
b) The requirements shall be waived in the following order: (a) age, (b)
height, (c) weight, and (d) education.
Section 17. Nature of Appointment Under a Waiver Program. Any
PNP uniformed personnel who is admitted due to the waiver of the educational or
weight requirements shall be issued a temporary appointment pending the
satisfaction of the requirement waived. Any member who will fail to satisfy any of
the waived requirements within the specified time periods under Section 13 of
this Act shall be dismissed from the service.
Section 18. Re-application of Dismissed PNP Members Under a
Waiver Program. Any PNP member who shall be dismissed under a waiver
program shall be eligible to re-apply for appointment to the PNP: Provided, That

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he or she possesses the minimum qualifications under Section 14 of this Act and
his or her reappointment is not by virtue of another waiver program.
Section 19. The Field Training Program. All uniformed members of the
PNP shall undergo a Field Training Program for twelve (12) months involving
actual experience and assignment in patrol, traffic, and investigation as a
requirement for permanency of their appointment
Health and Fitness Program
Upon interview with the respondents, they revealed that PULISTENICS
and HATAW DANCE were the major program relative to physical fitness which is
conducted twice a week. This program enable the policemen to maintain
desirable weight as mentioned in RA 6975 and 8551 section 30 and 15
respectively. Pulistenics includes varied exercises and body movements to keep
physically strong. This is participated by most male policemen while Hataw
Dance is performed by female.
According to the respondents, these programs were strictly implemented
in their unit and this is mandatory to all PSPG personnel.
POLICY IMPLICATION AND FITNESS AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
The part of this study is the output based on the needs of the respondents.
However, the results of the study seemed that PSPG personnel were healthy and
their job performances were Very Satisfactory. This answered the final question
in the statement of the problem, what measures may be derived from the study to

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address the health and wellness of the PSPG personnel in terms of policy
implication and fitness and wellness program.

Policy Implication
In any organization, a policy is observed to regulate the activities of the
employees as well as the process of performance output. Formal organization
had structured a well-defined policies as guide of the employees to carry their job
and the way they behave in the organization. Likely, informal organizations are
normally had their own policy just to influence their people to do the job
instructed by the leader.
In the Philippine National Police, there were varied laws implemented to
regulate the entire management of police stations and headquarters. In addition,
to the policies initiated by the PNP the researcher conceptualize a policies that
would benefit the entire system as well as the people whom they serve.
No Smoking and Drinking Liquor Policy. A total stoppage of smoking
and drinking liquor should be imposed to the policemen to maintain their good
health. As a law enforcer, they serve as a model to the people of good lifestyle
and health promotion. In hiring of new policemen, this must be considered.
Strict Adherence to RA 8551 Section 14. A strict adherence to the
requirement of appointment of new policemen should strictly followed.
Particularly, the height and weight requirements should be at the level of normal
range. The BMI would be the basis of determining the nutritional status of the
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Fitness and Wellness Program

Most of the people aims to have desirable body figure and appearance.
This will help them to have desirable look to other people and also as
maintenance of their healthy lifestyle and way of living.
In our policemen, health is very essential and their body figure is a capital
for their job as member of the Philippine National Police. A height and weight
requirement including good health and physical fitness are required to carry the
job.
Subsequently, the researcher pinpointed some of the programs that would
help the PSPG personnel in particular to attain the highest level of wellness while
in the service to the PNP.
Wellness Dance. This program helps to maintain physical fitness through
series of body movement. The music itself promotes the healthy diet and lifestyle
to achieve the high level of wellness. This program was initiated by the Nestle
Inc. and best to adopt by the policemen to promote their good health. This can be
downloaded to the internet.
Diet Counselling. A diet counselling should be given to the policemen to
maintain desirable body weight. A licensed Nutritionist-Dietitian should be
employed in addition to company physician and nurse to help the personnel in
maintaining their desirable body figure.

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Lifestyle Modification. The Lifestyle Modification Program shall be

initiated by the health personnel of the Philippine National Police. They should
conduct regular teachings on how to modify their lifestyle that could sustain good
health. Some of the modifications are: smoking and drinking stoppage, regular
exercise, normal sleeping hours, eating regular and balanced diet, single intimate
partners and participation in religious organization.
Smoking and Drinking Stoppage Program. A correct and systematic
way of stoppage should be consulted to the physician to achieve the best way of
acquiring the purpose of stoppage.
As a law enforcer, the policemen should serve as a model of the
community people of desirable lifestyle and advocacy of good health. It is
important that they should establish confidence and trust to the people by
showing a healthy lifestyle.
Annual Check-Up and Treatment. The best possible way to acquire this
annual check-up and treatment is providing the policemen with a free HMO
Medical Card in addition to their Health Benefits to ensure that they receive
proper check-up and treatment from the licensed medical practitioner.
Health is vital to human. A public servant like policemen who are at risk
every time they are on-duty should have maintained a good health status.
Likewise, an annual check-up to monitor the conditions is best to serve to them.
Mental Health. A routine neurological test should be conducted to the
PSPG personnel to ensure the sound psychiatric condition of the policemen.

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Policemen carry firearms at all times to protect our people, likewise they
should protect themselves from any disturbances that compromise their behavior.
It is important that they have normal mental condition to protect the people. A
professional physician specialized in Mental Health would help them to increase
their mental condition at all times.
Rehabilitative. Provide services to policemen in grief due to the loss of
immediate family member to restore the psychological wellness.
Policemen in grief would not carry their job excellently. So it is better if
they have to undergo rehabilitative therapy to restore their well-being. Through
this rehabilitative program, will surely help our agent of law and protector of the
nation.