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ST.

VINCENT COLLEGE OF CABUYAO


MAMATID, CABUYAO, LAGUNA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY


A NARRATIVE REPORT OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AT THE PNP

CABUYAO

Presented to the Faculty of the College of Criminology

St. Vincent College of Cabuyao

Cabuyao City, Laguna

Submitted by:
Garcia, Diosa Lyn T.

SY 2019-2020
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PNP SEAL
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Chapter 1

Introduction

As long as there have been people, there has been crime. Criminology is the

study of crime and the criminal element, its causes, and the suppression and prevention

of it. The history of criminology is in many ways the history of humanity. As human

society has evolved over thousands of years, so, too, has our understanding of the

causes of crime and society's responses to it.

In ancient times, the common response to crime was revenge the victim or the

victim’s family would exact what they felt to be an appropriate response to the crime

committed against them. Often, these responses were not measured or proportionate.

The original criminal would often perceive himself as the victim as a result, due to the

actions taken against him that he felt didn't match the crime committed. Blood feuds

often developed that could sometimes last for generations.

Laws that clearly defined crimes and corresponding punishments were

established to both quell crime and to put an end to the blood feuds that resulted from

the victims’ revenge. These early attempts still allowed the victim of a crime to issue

the punishment, but they sought to clarify that a response to a particular crime should be

equal to the severity of the crime itself.


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The Code of Hammurabi is one of the earliest of these endeavors, and it's

perhaps the best-known attempt to establish a set punishment scale for crimes. The

principles set out in the code are best described as the “law of retaliation.” 

Many of the early ideas about crime and punishment were preserved in the Old

Testament of the Bible in western culture. The concept is most easily recognized as the

expression, “an eye for an eye.” Crime, along with most everything else, was viewed in

the context of religion in early societies. Criminal acts offended the gods or God. Acts

of revenge were therefore justified as a means to appease the gods for the affront

committed against them.

Much of our modern understanding of the relationship between crime and

punishment can be traced to the writings of the Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle,

although it would take more than a millennium for many of their concepts to take

root. Plato was among the first to theorize that crime was often the result of poor

education. He felt that punishments for crimes should be assessed based on their degree

of fault, allowing for the possibility of mitigating circumstances. 

Aristotle developed the idea that responses to crime should attempt to prevent

future acts, both by the criminal and by others who might be inclined to commit crimes.

Punishment for crime should serve as a deterrent to others.


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The Roman Republic was first society to develop a comprehensive code of laws,

including criminal codes. The Romans are widely regarded as the true precursors to the

modern legal system, and their influences are still seen today. The Latin language is

preserved in much of our legal terminology in the 21st century.

Rome took a more secular view of crime, viewing criminal acts as an affront to

society rather than God or the gods. It took on the role of determining and delivering

punishment as a governmental function as a means of maintaining an ordered society. A

lack of a strong central authority led to a step backward in attitudes toward crime with

the decline of the Roman Empire.

The introduction and spread of Christianity throughout the west brought a return

to a religious connection between crime and punishment. Criminal acts became thought

of as the works and influences of the devil or Satan. Crimes were equated with sin. In

contrast to ancient times when punishments were often carried out to appease the gods,

punishments were now exacted in the context of "doing God’s work." Harsh

punishments were meant to purge criminals of sin and free them of the influence of the

devil. 

Christianity introduced the merits of forgiveness and compassion at the same

time, and views toward crime and punishment began to evolve. Roman Catholic

theologian Thomas Aquinas best expressed these notions in his treatise, “Summa

Theological.” 
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It was believed that God had established a “natural law,” and crimes violated

that law. Anyone who committed a crime had also committed an act which separated

herself from God. Society began to understand that crimes hurt not only the victim, but

the criminal as well. While criminals were deserving of punishment, they were also to

be pitied because they had placed themselves outside of God’s grace. Although these

ideas were derived from religious studies, the concepts continue to prevail in our secular

views of crime and punishment.

Kings and queens of earlier times claimed their totalitarian authority on the will

of God, taking the position that they had been placed in power by God and were

therefore acting within His will. Crimes against persons, property, and state were all

viewed as crimes against God and as sins. Monarchs claimed to be both of heads of

state and heads of church. Punishment was often swift and cruel, with little regard for

the criminal.

Ideas about crime and punishment took a more secular and humanistic form as

the notion of separation of church and state began to take root. Modern-day criminology

developed out of the study of sociology. Modern criminologists seek to learn the root

causes of crime and to determine how to best address and prevent it. Early

criminologists advocated a rational approach to dealing with crime, pushing against the

abuses by governmental authorities. 


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In his book, "On Crime and Punishment," Italian writer Cesare Beccaria

advocated for a fixed scale of crime and corresponding punishment based on the

severity of the crime. He suggested that the more severe the crime, the more severe the

punishment should be. Beccaria believed that the role of judges should be limited to

determining guilt or innocence, and that they should issue punishments based on

guidelines set out by the legislatures. Excessive punishments and abusive judges would

be eliminated.

Beccaria also believed that preventing crime was more important than punishing

it. Punishment of crime should therefore serve to scare others away from committing

those crimes. The thought was that the assurance of swift justice would convince

someone otherwise likely to commit a crime to think first about the potential

consequences.

Criminology developed further as sociologists tried to learn the root causes of

crime. They studied both the environment and the individual. Belgian statistician

Adolphe Quetelet looked at similarities between demographics and crime rates with the

first publication of national crime statistics in France in 1827. He compared areas where

higher rates of crime occurred, as well as the age and gender of those who committed

those crimes. He found that the highest numbers of crime were committed by under-

educated, poor, younger males. He also found that more crimes were committed in

wealthier, more affluent geographical areas.


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However, the highest rates of crime occurred in wealthy areas that were

physically closest to poorer regions, suggesting that poor individuals would go to

wealthier areas to commit crimes. This demonstrated that crime occurred largely as a

result of opportunity, and it showed a strong correlation between economic status, age,

education, and crime.

Italian psychiatrist Cesare Lombroso studied cause of crime based on individual

biological and psychological characteristics in the late 19th century. Most notably, he

suggested that many career criminals were not as evolved as other members of society.

Lombroso discovered certain physical attributes shared among criminals as well, and

this led him to believe that there was a biological and hereditary element that

contributed to an individual’s potential to commit a crime. 

These two lines of thinking biological and environmental have evolved to

complement each other, recognizing both internal and external factors that contribute to

the causes of crime. The two schools of thought formed what is considered the

discipline of modern criminology. Criminologists now study societal, psychological and

biological factors. They make policy recommendations to governments, courts, and

police organizations to assist in preventing crimes. 

As these theories were being developed, the evolution of the modern police

force and of our criminal justice system was occurring as well. The purpose of police

was refined to prevent and detect crimes, as opposed to simply react to crimes that had
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already been committed. The criminal justice system now serves to punish criminals for

the purpose of deterring future crimes.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminology or Criminal Justice is a four-year

degree program intended for individuals who wish to have a career in the fields of law

enforcement, security administration, crime detection, and prevention of correctional

administration. The program teaches students the various theories, policies, practices,

and laws associated with criminal behavior and the methods applied to manage deviant

activities. 

Subjects for Criminology:

 Introduction to Criminology

 Theories of Crime Causation

 Human Behavior and Victimology

 Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards

 Juvenile Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System

 Dispute Resolution and Incidents Management

 Criminological Research

Program Outcome

Graduates of BS in Criminology are expected to be able to:

 Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and

offenders to include deviant behavior


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 Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare

 Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement

administration, public safety, and criminal justice

 Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of

crime

 Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence, and criminal

procedure

 Ensure offenders’ welfare and development of their reintegration to the

community

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the

Job Training (OJT) in university settings, research institutions, prison facilities, or law

enforcement agencies.

Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual

work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks,

learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be

evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT

coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

To become a Licensed Criminologist in the Philippines, a graduate of BS in

Criminology needs to pass the Criminologist Licensure Examination.


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The examination is conducted by the Board of Criminology under the supervision of the

Professional Regulations Commission (PRC). 

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS in Criminology may pursue a career path in university settings,

research institutions, prison facilities, or law enforcement agencies. They may apply as

a police patrol officer, forensic photographer, court peace offer, discipline officer, or an

investigator.
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Chapter 2

History

Cabuyao, officially the City of Cabuyao, (Tagalog: Lungsod ng Cabuyao) or

simply known as Cabuyao City, is a 1st class city in

the province of Laguna, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population

of 308,745 people. It used to be known as the "richest municipality in the Philippines"

because of the large populace of migrants working in the town's industrial

estates. Nestlé Philippines, Asia Brewery, Inc., San Miguel Corporation, Tanduay

Distillers, Inc., Wyeth Philippines, Inc., Procter & Gamble Philippines, Light Industry

and Science Park of the Philippines and Malayan Colleges Laguna have established

factories or are located in Cabuyao. By virtue of Republic Act No. 10163, the

municipality of Cabuyao was converted to a Component City, after the ratification of

a plebiscite held on August 4, 2012.

Cabuyao was once the central part of "Tabuco", a large territory which once

included the modern-day cities of San Pedro, Biñan, Santa Rosa and Calamba. The

name "Cabuyao" came from the kabuyaw tree, Citrus hystrix.

After the colonization of Manila by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1570, he

instructed Capt. Juan de Salcedo to conquer all barangays around the lake of Ba-i,

which is now called Laguna de Bay. Just like the settlement of Ba-i, Tabuco had large

plain area and rich forestry, and the climate was suited to farm crops. On January 16,
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1571, it was announced by Lopez de Legazpi that Tabuco be considered

as encomienda or a town under Gaspar Ramirez.

The town of Tabuco was located near the corner of a river and the lake of Ba-i

which was made bancas or raft as the common means of transportation going to the

town of Tabuco. There were many trees of kabuyaw growing around the area. The fruit

of kabuyaw was used as shampoo. So, when the priest asked for the name of the place,

the native females readily answered "kabuyaw", thinking that the priest was asking for

the name of the trees growing around the wharf. From then on, the priests and other

Spanish officials called the town of Tabuco as Cabuyao.

Cabuyao is located 42 kilometres (26 mi) southeast of Metro Manila, at the

western portion of Laguna. It is bordered by the Laguna de Bay, the country's largest

lake, to the north (N), Calamba City to the east (E) with Barangays Uwisan (NE),

Banlic & San Cristobal (E) and Mapagong & Canlubang (SE), some portion of Silang,

Cavite (Barangay Puting Kahoy) to the south (S) and by the Santa Rosa City to the west

(W) with the Barangays Malitlit (SW), Dita (W) and Caingin (NW) respectively.

Cabuyao is 45 kilometres (28 mi) away from Santa Cruz, the provincial capital, and 8

kilometres (5.0 mi) from the city center of Calamba City, the chartered city and regional

center of CALABARZON region.
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Historical Highlights

The Philippine National Police (PNP) originated from the Philippine

Constabulary or the PC, which was inaugurated on August 8, 1901, establishing it as an

insular police force under the American regime. On August 8, 1975, Presidential Decree

no. 765 was issued, establishing the Philippine Constabulary Integrated National Police

or the PC/INP as the country’s national police force. These fragmented and diverse

local police units were integrated into a national police force with the Philippine

Constabulary as its nucleus.

After the People’s Revolution in 1986, a new Constitution was promulgated providing

for a police force, which is “national in scope and civilian in character.” Consequently,

Republic Act No. 6975 entitled, “An Act Establishing the Philippine National Police

under a Reorganized Department of the Interior and Local government (DILG),” was

signed into law on December 13, 1990, which took effect on January 1, 1991.

Subsequently, the PNP was operational on January 29, 1991, whose members were

formerly the PC and the INP and the absorption of the selected members from the major

service units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines such as the Philippine Air Force

Security Command, the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy, and the Philippine

Army.

Thus, to further strengthen the PNP into a highly efficient and competent police force,

Republic Act No. 8551 entitled “PNP Reform and the Reorganization Act of 1998” was

enacted on February 17, 1998, amending certain provisions of Republic Act No. 6975.
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Pursuant to Republic Act No. 6975 as amended by Republic Act No. 8551, The

PNP in under the administrative control and operational supervision of the National

Police Commission. Meanwhile, the NAPOLCOM is an attached agency of the

Department of the Interior and Local Government for policy and program coordination.

The Secretary of the Interior and Local government is mandated to be the Ex- Officio

Chairman of NAPOLCOM.

The Police Provincial Offices have their respective Provincial Public Safety

Companies (PPSC) which is utilized primarily for internal security operations (ISO).

The number of platoons in a Provincial   Public Safety Company is dependent on the

existing peace and order situation in the province concerned.

  Finally, a total of 1,766 Police Stations are established nationwide and they are

categorized as follows: 90 Component City Police Stations and 1,507 Municipal Police

Stations under the Police Provincial Offices, 131 Police Stations under the City Police

Offices, and 38 Police Stations/City Police Stations in the National Capital Regional

Police Office which serve as the main operating arms of the PNP for the anti-criminality

campaign.

CABUYAO CITY POLICE STATION (PNP CABUYAO)

Mission
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Enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace

and order, and ensure public safety and internal security with

the active support of the community.

Vision

Imploring the aid of the almighty, by 2030, we shall be a

highly capable, effective and credible police service working

in partnership with a responsive community towards the

attainment of a safer place to live, work, and do business.

PHILOSOPHY

Karangalan, Katarungan, Kalayaang

Silbi
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CORE VALUES

Makadiyos

Makabayan

Makatao

Makakalikasan

Integridad

Pananagutan

Pagkakapantay-Pantay

Chapter 3

ACTUAL PHOTOS TAKEN DURING ON-THE-JOB TRAINING WITH

CAPTIONS
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Cabuyao City Police Station

With PLTCOL REYCON L GARDUQUE


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Our first day in


PNP Cabuyao
with Pat Rivera &
PSSg Carandang
They assist

us for how to investigate

in investigation section.
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PSSg Carandang teach us those crime that mostly they encountered and
they let
us see
how to do
a

criminal case report and folder.


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Every Tuesday and Thursday we are conducting a physical fitness which is


Zumba for the BMI of our police officers. With PLTCOL Garduque.
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PEMS Gadayan, Briefing us for incoming seminar about the CPP-NDF-
NPA.
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PEMS Gadayan Discuss why does the CPP-NDF-NPA target the youths and

student. PEMS Gadayan shared their knowledge to us, to know what those thing

that may happen when we encourage those groups and if we will be a part of their

activities. PEMS Gadayan discuss this topic to us so we can share this to our

family, friends and to those students that we all know.


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PEMS Gadayan, PSSg Rodriguez, and Pat Asis Conduct a Seminar in our
school St. Vincent College of Cabuyao About the “KABATAAN KONTRA
DRUGS AT TERRORISMO”
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First of all we are assign in “Women’s and Children Protection Desk”

(WCPD) with my buddy Jezreel Mendiola. But there are times that we are not

allowed in the WCPD because there are some case that is delicate to know. So we

are allowed to explore and to observe in other section in the PNP Cabuyao Station.

We are just come inside when they needed us.


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PLT
Dalisay and other police officer conduct a checkpoint in PULO Cabuyao and they
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PEMS Manalo teach me how to write a police blotter report and she guide me to

know the arrangement of the report.


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Cabuyao PNP Station had proper investigation from the IAS/PPO


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Every Friday we are having a flag lowering in City hall. With PNPA.
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PEMS CESPO EVANGHELISTA Allowed us to attend seminar in brgys,

about the

MRF in

Brgys

in

Cabuyao.
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PSSg Rodriguez, PEMS Gadayan, PEMS CESPO Evanghelista and

PLTCOL Garduque, allowed us to observe in their seminar in Brgy Niugan About

their badac, parking, and curfew in their brgy.


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Our Last day in OJT in Cabuyao Police Station, Regards to all of police

officer there also PLTCOL REYCON L GARDUQUE who encourage us to know

more and to follow our dreams and goals to do the best that we can. To wait until

we become. THANKYOU!
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Chapter 4
Problems Encountered

Problem 1: Unnoticed Work

It goes without saying that one does well in any field because they expect

recognition. As an intern, you might be doing very good but still, find yourself in a

position where your part is hardly appreciated. That can clearly be somewhat

discouraging.

Problem 2: Uncooperative Mentor

How much you learn from your internships depend largely on your mentor. If

your mentor takes you seriously and helps you learn, your internship can be truly

productive. But on the contrary, if they are uncooperative, it can be one of the greatest

internship challenges for you to face.

Problem 3: Issues with Time Management / Self-Management

It’s your first job kind of experience. Reaching late for classes and late

submissions of assignments was tolerated by your college professors.

But in a professional workspace it isn’t acceptable and hence managing time can

be really difficult for you. A balance between work, academics, and personal life also

seems to be a challenge.
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Problem 4: Allotment of trivial work

This is one of the commonest internship challenges faced by a large number

of interns. While you might expect to be an important part of the organization, you

are often offered just assisting jobs to your seniors and mentors.

Problem 5: Inadequate Compensation

You accepted an internship thinking that there won’t be much pressure and the

compensation would be sufficient for it. But after you actually start, you realize the pay

is far lesser than the work deserves.

Problem 6: Hesitant to Ask Questions

Communication is one of those internship challenges that can actually hinder

your internship time. You might land a really good internship but upon starting you

realize that the work environment is excessively grave and professional. In such an

environment, you find it difficult to ask questions for the fear of being judged.

Problem7: Competitive Co-interns

Your co-interns are high-spirited and work really hard. You feel intimidated as

you didn’t expect your internship to be so competitive.


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Problem 8: Overwhelmed with Work

Many firms hire lesser interns than required and put up the entire work load on

the few. If you happen to join such firms, you will feel overwhelmed to be trusted with

so much work when you aren’t even familiar to working in a professional setting.

RECOMMENDATION

1. The solution to such internship challenges is to understand that hard work

doesn’t get unnoticed for long. It might get ignored the first time, the second

time, but perseverance is the key. If you continuously perform well your work

can’t be overlooked. So, don’t feel dejected and keep up the good work. It is

quite likely when you are new to the organization and are expected to be there

for a brief time period.

2. If your mentor isn’t much into spreading knowledge, you will probably need to

extract it out of them. Make a list of questions and doubts and ask them in one

go as bothering them frequently can also change their attitude towards you.

However, if it doesn’t work either way, you can ask the concerned authorities

for a new mentor.

3. This isn’t something you can learn overnight. Self-management can be achieved

only through habit forming and by adopting a more organized living.


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4. You might find your work unimportant but in reality, nothing is inconsequential

if it matters somewhere in the work cycle of the company. Yes, if you are just

making coffee for everyone, you need to take a step. Otherwise, it is quite

normal to start with less-risky work. However, if you do well, you will soon be

trusted by the authorities and allotted with better assignments and projects.

5. You might feel that you and a full-time employee is doing the same amount of

work still you are being paid so less. But interns are under a short-term contract

and are paid less almost everywhere. If you are getting enough learning

experiences and it is adding to your candidature for the future, there is no harm

forfeiting some of it. But if you think it is insufficient to meet your day to day

expenses, get in touch with the HR and ask for a raise.

6. Don’t worry! Everybody out there knows that you are an intern. They are

serious about their work but do not expect you to know everything. So, just be

calm and concentrate on your own tasks.

7. Contrary to what it looks like, competitive co-interns make your experience a

better one. You will get to feel the real pressure to work better and get noticed

instead of just doing random work and completing your internship duration.

Take part in the competition and make the most of your internship experience.

8. Maybe because you are new and do not get the directions easily, you feel that

the work is too much. Wait for a week or two to decide if it is so.
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MAMATID, CABUYAO, LAGUNA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY


If you think the work load is taking a toll on your performance and personal

health, Get in touch with your mentor/senior and talk to them about it.

CONCLUSION

These are the common internship challenges that are faced by students doing

internships. But if you really dig into it, they aren’t that grave or unsolvable. Adjusting

into a new place is always difficult, but if you are patient enough, you can overcome the

challenges within no time.

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