The Philippine National Police has dismissed 1,562 personnel from the service between Aug. 26, 2025, and Nov. 4, 2026, as part of its internal cleansing campaign.
PNP data showed that 931 of those dismissed were absent without official leave, or AWOL. Another 141 personnel were dismissed in cases related to illegal drugs, while 70 were involved in robbery or extortion. The remaining 216 were dismissed for other serious violations.
The police organization also reported that 5,742 personnel received administrative penalties following the resolution of 5,002 cases.
Aside from the 1,562 dismissals, the penalties included suspensions for 2,748 personnel, reprimands for 838 and demotions for 279, according to the PNP data.
PNP Chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the organization would not tolerate personnel found to have violated the law or their sworn duties.
The figures cover disciplinary actions taken over more than a year, as the PNP continues efforts to address misconduct within its ranks.
AWOL accounted for the largest listed category. The PNP also recorded drug-related cases, robbery or extortion, and other serious violations among those dismissed within the reporting period. The administrative sanctions show that disciplinary action included penalties short of removal from service.
