Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), under the leadership of PBGEN Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr., has reiterated its strict enforcement of the One-Strike Policy against indiscriminate firing, in full compliance with the directive of the Acting Chief of the Philippine National Police, PLTGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.
As part of heightened security measures for the holiday season and the approach of New Year 2026, PRO3 emphasized that reckless or celebratory gunfire has no place in a professional police organization and poses a serious threat to public safety. The policy underscores the PNP’s firm commitment to protecting lives and ensuring that the season of celebration remains peaceful and injury-free.
PBGEN Peñones Jr stressed that all police personnel in Central Luzon are expected to observe the highest standards of discipline and professionalism in the handling of firearms. Any act of indiscriminate firing constitutes a grave violation of duty and will not be tolerated under any circumstance.
Personnel found guilty of such acts shall face immediate administrative and criminal sanctions, including dismissal from the service and the filing of appropriate criminal cases, in accordance with existing laws. The One-Strike Policy allows no warnings and no second chances.
The PRO3 Regional Director likewise underscored the principle of command responsibility, directing all unit commanders to take swift and decisive action. Any personnel involved in indiscriminate firing shall be immediately relieved from their posts and placed under preventive suspension pending investigation, ensuring accountability at all levels of command.
PBGEN Peñones Jr further emphasized that the strict enforcement of the One-Strike Policy is fully aligned with PRO3’s 3Ps Strategic Direction—Protect the People by preventing avoidable harm and loss of life, Pursue Peace and Order through firm and consistent enforcement of the law, and Promote Professionalism by upholding discipline, accountability, and ethical conduct within the police ranks.
As the region prepares to welcome the New Year, PRO3 calls on all police personnel to lead by example through restraint, responsibility, and strict adherence to the law. Through the consistent enforcement of the One-Strike Policy, PRO3 reaffirms its commitment to a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas, delivering Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman, and ensuring that communities across Central Luzon can celebrate safely and without fear.
