PNP clarifies removal of politically-branded signages

The Philippine National Police (PNP) clarified Sunday that its directive on the prohibition and removal of politically branded signages refers "specifically to materials displayed within PNP properties and premises, including police stations, camps, offices, and other PNP facilities nationwide."

In a statement, PNP chief P/General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said the directive is in compliance with DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2026-006 and reinforced by a PNP memorandum dated February 2, 2026, which directs all units to remove signages, tarpaulins, markers, posters, and similar materials bearing the name, image, initials, color motif, slogan, or identifying symbols of public officials, particularly those linked to government-funded projects, programs, and activities.

The clarification was issued on the heels of a PNP announcement it has launched a crackdown on signages with names and images of politicians displayed on government-funded projects.

“The PNP reiterates that the directive aims to uphold political neutrality, professionalism, and the principle that public service must remain free from personal or partisan promotion, in line with the thrust of a Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman,” Nartatez said. —RF, GMA Integrated News