PRO-Cordillera, “Home Of The Most Disciplined Cops”

The Police Regional Office-Cordillera, headed by Regional Director PBGEN MAFELINO A BAZAR, received a courtesy call from the Cordilleran Cadets as a matter of politeness. The brief interview included a discussion of Cordilleran customs and ideals as one of its topics. Wherein, we Cordillerans must continue to be dedicated and committed to serving the public, as one of the upperclassmen put it, if we want to enhance our reputation in the community. They showcased the distinction of Pro-Cordillera being the "Most Disciplined Cops" with pride.

Accordingly, the secret of their success is that the Cordillerans have the sense of the Supreme Being (God) engraved in their cultural practices, way of thinking, and cultural relationship dubbed as "Inayan."(1) This was a guiding principle established by our ancestors or forefathers to avoid doing immoral things. Because of the "Inayan" cautious attitude and anxiety, one tends to avoid taking chances, but it also prevents one from indulging in some bad or unwanted activities. The spirituality of the Igorots in general is encapsulated in their firm trust in the Almighty.

With such conviction, inayan's basic beliefs serve as guiding ideas in their daily lives. Inayan is a prominent communal value, comparable to karma(2). This value, he claims, warns individuals against breaking cultural standards or taboos. According to him, this is a cultural value that instills discipline, order, and harmony among individuals within families and clans, as well as within the community or tribe and with the environment.

This mentioned trait was the character shared by all Cordilleran Police Officers, which is why they were labeled the most disciplined policeman. For in the face of all the challenges that the current Philippine National Police experience, the Cordilleran Police Officers remain steadfast in bringing the best service to the Filipino People.

Finally, we as Cordillerans are pleased with their accomplishment. However, continuing the legacy of the Cordilleran Cops is a significant challenge for us as new breeds of public safety officers. We must have the heart of true public service to continue the legacy of the Cordilleran Cops. Lastly, because of this guiding principle, Inayan, we can contribute to building a better image of PNP as a whole and nation-building.

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(1) International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences Retrieved from https://garph.co.uk/IJARMSS/Feb2016/19.pdf

(2) The Cordilleran Sun https://www.cordilleransun.com/2019/12/the-concept-of-inayan-among-igorots.html