PNP Chief warns overweight officers face dismissal

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III warned on Wednesday that overweight officers who fail to meet weight standards within a year may be dismissed from service.

Torre cited Section 30 of Republic Act No. 6975, which requires PNP members' weights to fall within five kilograms of the standard weight corresponding to their height, age, and sex.

Officers will receive one year to normalize their weight; those who remain overweight will face separation from service after a year.

For officers with medical conditions, Torre said they may be granted 'complete disability discharge' or transferred to administrative work following consultation with the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).

Torre emphasized that maintaining physical fitness is crucial for promotions and demonstrates discipline within the police force, adding that officers should also be able to perform at least 40 push-ups.

Officers working the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. shift are now allowed to end their workday early on Tuesdays and Thursdays to engage in fitness routines, while frontline personnel must find their own time to exercise.