MISSION
To provide a comprehensive education, training and leadership development program to transform Cadets into God-centered competent and trustworthy public safety leaders.
VISION
By the Grace of God, the PNPA by 2050 shall be a world class center of excellence in public safety education producing professional, community and service-oriented public safety leaders.
A Journey of an Immaculate
From GRIT
to GREATNESS:
Civilian Life: Dreaming Big
“Go amongst the few who dare to follow their dreams.”
- Steve Maraboli
I never thought that I would become a Cadet of the Philippine National Police Academy. When I was still a civilian, I only saw Cadets when I visited a friend at Philippine Military Academy. Back then, my life revolved only in engineering, Taekwondo, and a typical college life who never missed a night life in the busy streets of Davao City. However, tables turned when I was encouraged to apply in Philippine National Police Academy and got accepted. That was when I realized I had this calling to be a Public Safety Officer in the future. Now, I am proud to introduce to you myself. Time, experiences, and lessons developed me to be the person I am today. A proud member of PNPA MASIDTALAK Class of 2023, I am PCDT Wayne Janzen N Bautista, the next law enforcer of Digos City, Davao Del Sur.
“Change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.”
- -Barrack Obama
Up until now, I can still clearly recall all the memories I had during my plebe hood days. From the satisfaction of a successful take life, happiness given by the power of ‘UI’ (Under Instruction), loneliness brought by longing for my loved ones, pain from the never-ending strenuous activities, and embarrassment from unpleasant bawl outs. All of these will never leave my mind until the day I die. Plebe hood challenged me mentally, emotionally, physically, and even spiritually. The transition of a civilian life to a regimented one was never easy but this is where I got to know myself more and the things I am capable of. I learned that I was able to do things that I never thought I could do when I was still a civilian.
Plebe Hood Days:
Humble Beginnings
Third Class:
A Balancing Act
“Any order is a balancing act of extreme precariousness.”
-Walter Benjamin
Back then, I thought that the most difficult part of cadetship training was plebe hood. I thought that all the deprivations and hardships would come into an end once you got recognized by the upperclass corps. However, when another line was added on my shoulder board, I realized that what I thought before was wrong. Being a third-class cadet was the most challenging for me. Time management, stability under pressure, multi-tasking, and resourcefulness must be present in you if you would like to survive this year.
I became a buddy and a role model to my underclassmen and at the same time a diligent 'Bunkie' to my upperclassmen. Aside from that, I joined the silent drill company where I had to exert more effort and energy because of the regular practices and performances. Despite all of these, I am glad to look back on these days when I thought I could not do it anymore.
Second Class:
Greater Responsibilities
“Great power involves great responsibility.”
- Frankin D. Roosevelt
A heavier responsibility awaited me when I became a second class Cadet. Being the right hand of the ruling class Cadets, we took over the responsibility of being a squad leader where we were given authority over our designated squad members. During my second class years, I became more challenged as I performed my duties and responsibilities of a Company Representative for second class Cadets of Delta Company. There were more privileges given but it equated to much heavier responsibility and accountability especially when I aspired to be one of the drillers of Slow Drill Platoon.
First Class: The Immaculate
“The end is just the beginning.”
- Bethany Hamilton
Contrary to popular opinion, being immaculate is not as easy as it may seem. In reality, it is filled with unending responsibilities that an uninterested person could not accomplish. A company commander is the person responsible for the welfare of the company. From the slightest details to the most significant ones, he must be aware of them. A slow driller, on the other hand, is responsible for representing the discipline of the Cadet Corps. Each person chooses their path, but I chose to be both.
The most-awaited time came when I was finally called as 'Cadet First Class Bautista'. Three stripes and an insignia of a company commander were already on my shoulder board. Yes, privileges of being the highest-ranking Cadet were there but the weight of responsibility and accountability became much heavier. Being the organizational leaders, we always aim for excellence and we always exercise command responsibility. As the Delta Company Commander and a slow driller, I have been equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attributes that a leader, who will soon become a police officer, must possess.
