MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is considering raising its recruitment quota for women from 10 percent to 20 percent, citing the growing leadership of female officers and their role in maintaining peace and order. The PNP on Sunday noted the growing representation of women in leadership roles, highlighting their influence in guiding the organization, especially as the country celebrates National Women’s Month this March. Based on PNP data as of February 2026, women account for 52,223 out of 236,493 personnel, or 22.08 percent of the total workforce. This figure includes 43,847 uniformed personnel, 8,098 non-uniformed staff and […]... Keep on reading: PNP eyes raising women recruitment quota from 10% to 20%