How To Effectively Hurdle The Board Examination For Criminologist by Charlemagne James P. Ramos

HOW TO EFFECTIVELY HURDLE THE BOARD EXAMINATION FOR CRIMINOLOGIST.
“IF YOU KNOW your enemy and KNOW yourself, you NEED NOT FEAR the result of a hundred battles.” (Emphasis
supplied)
“IF YOU KNOW yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.” (Emphasis supplied)
“IF YOU KNOW neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” (Emphasis supplied)
I. KEN (KNOWLEDGE)
- “THE RANGE OF PERCEPTION, UNDERSTANDING, OR KNOWLEDGE.”
Don’t be define by sheer beliefs, traditions, or just because they said it, be reminded that “it is our wit that makes
us man”. Knowing is having ideas, comprehending, and understanding, recognizing, grasping, seeing, perceiving,
anticipating by being guided, counseled by tips, methods, and techniques. Vast of candidates for the licensure examination
failed to KNOW their enemy nor their selves as a result they flunked the grueling examination. Better yet those who only
KNOW their selves but not the enemy passed the examination but did not able to give their best. But worst for those who
NEITHER KNOW themselves and the enemy are already at the brink of FAILURE.
Passing the grueling exam is a matter of “being prompt and prepared” removing the uneasiness, worry, stress and
anxiety.
Anxiety among the candidates are relieved only by being prompt and prepared.
-Charlemagne James P. Ramos
II. WHAT TO KNOW AND WHAT NOT TO FEAR.
FEAR NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, as an old adage goes “Ignorantia est nescire” or Ignorance is the cause of fear.
Most of the reviewees waste hours and even days fretting and worrying over their review and the schedule of the board
exam. The tendency of being panic or being upset is next to irrationality and will ruin the upcoming event or yet the result
of obsession of the problem. Fear is a waste of time and energy that will destabilize the state of mind and will lead to no
solutions. The proper feeling should be concern a normal, healthy, and necessary caring for what you do. If you can do
something about a problem, go do it. If you can’t forget it easily. To calm your way I made I daily scroll titled “I am a future
Criminologist” before reviewing, read it every day before studying it helps I guarantee you. It was made by heart of a
reviewee like you that also dreamed to become a Criminologist.
For an example, let us say you were given a set of keys consisting of 30 pieces and you were instructed to open a
door within 30 seconds. The tendency is that you will panic and will not be able to unlock the door. But in fact the door was
dilapidated and the lock was not functioning and it can be open by just pushing it. One of the wise man said that man should
practice to discipline himself to be calm, for the mind cannot think if it is under pressure. Always remember to “Keep your
mind under disciplinary control Youngman.”
As I often tell to my students “Kalma lang lamang pa tayo Nine” for the purpose of conditioning their mind not to
fret. Yes! I tell you it works and it fool their mind unconsciously.
“The chief purpose of the body is to carry the brain around.”
-Thomas Edison
III. NEED NOT TO FEAR.
FEAR NOT BUT ONLY THE ALMIGHTY, as the Holy Scriptures provide in Matthew 6v34 and 26:
“Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself, sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
“Behold the fowls of the air: for they not sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns yet your Heavenly
Father feedeth them. ARE YOU NOT MUCH BETTER THAN THEM?
With such fear of tomorrow, how will you live today? Clear your doubts “for God hath not given us the spirit of
fear; but of power, and of love, and sound mind” (Timothy 1v7). Let us revamp our mental attitude by glancing the Holy
Scriptures, be a BELIEVER, faith is what all we have. Whatever our religion is, call Him, pray in a solemn place it lifts our
spirit. Aside from preparing physically and mentally one should be also spiritually prepared. One of the proverbs in the
bible inscribed “ASK AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN”. Pray hard but work hard, prayers are not enough if it will not be
coupled by hard work. If you ask him to be the one, he will give it to you, but of course with challenges that will inadvertently
come on your way TO BE THE ONE. Be willing to accept it, it is the only way for you to claim what you ask for.
Let me site a little interesting line of conversation of the characters Ranchhoddas, Raju and Farhan from the movie
“3 Idiots”.
Ranchhoddas: you scare easily bro (Raju). Take your hand, put it over your heart, and say, “Aal izz well”.
Raju: All is well?
Ranchhoddas: Aal izz well.
Farhan: Words of wisdom from his Holiness Guru Ranchhoddas.
Ranchhoddas:
(Telling a Story) we had an old watchman in our village. On night patrol, he’d called out, “Aal izz well” and we
slept peacefully. Then there was a theft and we learned that he couldn’t see at night! He’d just yell “Aal izz well”, and we
felt secure.
That they I understood this heart scares easily you have to trick it “however big the problem, tell you heart, “All is
well, Pal”
Raju: That resolves the problem?
Ranchhoddas: No, but you gain courage to face it, learn it up, Bro we’re gonna really need it here.
Anywise, I am SUGGESTING this movie to be watched by my students and as a requirement. ALL IS WELL!
“Am I to do aby great work for God? Then I must first be mighty upon my knees.”
-Spurgeon
IV. SCENES BEHIND THE RESULTS OF A HUNDRED BATTLES.

a. “Prepare your Heart, Body and Soul for the Final Battle.”
BE PREPARED, KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT THE BOARD EXAM. It is the only way TO DEFEAT THE
EXAM. Also practiced correctly. Yes it is true that practice makes perfect but practicing wrong will not make it perfect.
Consider the following:
1. Law regulating the board exam
2. Schedule of the board exam
3. Requirements on taking the board exam
4. Scope of the examination
5. Previous board examinations
6. The examiners and what are their expertise
7. Materials to be used
8. Review center is a big factor
9. And others; and more importantly COMMON SENSE
Believe me you. Be prepared know anything and everything about the exam.
b. Financial constraints and capabilities
“Learning is not all about the money, be resourceful”.
It is not all about spending too much to avail a good review. Although it is a factor but there a various ways to
conquer it. Many reviewees pass even top the board exam without spending too much money to a luxurious review, be
resourceful there are good Samaritans out there that are willing to help, you just need to BE HUMBLE AND ASK FOR
THEIR SUPPORT, i.e., LGUs Review assistance.
If you had this problem, Facebook is free but be vigilant. Trust but verify. You may visit our Facebook Fan page
for free review materials at “What Criminologist Knows? l WCK l Charlemagne James P. Ramos.
c. Selection of materials
“There are too many materials but be practical”.
Remember that you could not read everything with so little time. Get rid of materials which are redundant it is quality
over quantity. Use memory aids such as Flashcards or index cards, Visual aids (manila paper or cartolina) etc. but do
remember to read all necessary matters or very important points in the board exam it help you if you have a little time. Be
wise young Criminologist!
d. Make your own review schedule
“It is your moment grab it!”
The schedule of review if you do have review center is a guide, made a little adjustment based on the following factors:
1. Relative weight of the subject
2. Schedule of exam
3. Mastery of the subject
4. Topics covered by the subject
5. Materials that you intended to read
6. Reading speed; and more importantly
7. Comprehension
Remember to read before and after listening to lectures it will help you recall easily the topic. During the board
exam read the subject area cover night before the exam. For example as set, the board exam is three (3) days battle. On your
first day you will hurdle CLJ and LEA be sure to read CLJ and LEA the night before the exam and after CLJ the time before
the next subject which is LEA do read it before the exam. Note that cramming will not help you it is better to relax and read
only question and answer material.
e. Searching for guidance
“Be humble to accept that you need help”.
STAY HUMBLE, IT IS ONE MARK OF WILLINGNESS TO LEARN. As a professor, lecturer, and a coach on
various candidates for Criminology Licensure Examination, I’d experienced that humility is one of the essential attitude
that a reviewee must have.
On matters of searching for a Review Center be guided accordingly, search for the following:
1. Topnotchers produced
2. Credibility
3. Prestige
4. Authored Books
5. Lecturers
6. Materials
7. Number of produced Registered Criminologist
8. And more importantly the heart and blood of a Criminologist
Remember to attend religiously on your review.

f. Reading is the foundation of every examination.
There is no shortcut in passing we all need to go to that NARROW PATH! According to the book “STUDENT,
SUCCESS, SECRETS” by Eric Jensen a person may adjust his Comprehension and speed of reading: As an important
matter in reviewing is reading whether you like it or not.
What does limit your reading rate?
‐ Poor habits such as sub vocalization (pronouncing words to yourself)
‐ Regression (going back to re-read material already covered), prolonged fixation (stopping and staring at one
word)
‐ Efficient eye movement (losing your place wandering between lines).
These poor habits cause tired eyes, boredom, low speeds, and low comprehension.
It is not ability that you lack, it is training. Because we are taught to read at 100-400 words per minute, we are led
to believe that is our “normal rate”, but those rate, it takes proper training and time.
Consider the following to develop speed and comprehension:
 Learn to adjust your rates

When your purpose in reading is entertainment, read faster than usual. In a high responsibility situation, take notes
often, read difficult passages, and read at your maximum rate of comprehension, not to memorize
 See yourself as a good reader
Your actions are consistent with your conception of yourself, being aware of what you need to get out of the
material. Believe you can get what you want, when you want it. Seeing yourself as a fast reader can become a self-
fulfilling prophecy.
 See more words at a time
One of the wise man in the name of James Cattel, a psychologist said that our untrained visual capacity is about
four words in one-hundredth of a second. That is comparable to 400 words a second or 24,000 words per minute
that we are capable of seeing and understanding. Some of the reviewees may wonder and ask how? Accept the fact
that you could comprehend the material by reading it at a faster rate. Just so practice it and you will see the result
immediately.
 Read quickly to improve concentration
Readers with the best comprehension are usually fast readers. The slower you read, the more chances there are for
you to daydream and lose concentration, hence, comprehension. (“STUDENT, SUCCESS, SECRETS” by Eric
Jensen)
g. Consider my review materials
Charlemagne James P. Ramos, You’ve got what it takes to do just that (a treatise on how to effectively hurdle the Board
Examination for Criminologist).
CRIMINAL LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE
1. Luis B. Reyes Book 1 and 2
2. Codal, RPC (Act No. 3815)
3. Hererra/Riano, Criminal Procedure
4. Codal, Criminal Procedure (Rule 110-127)
5. Riano, Evidence
6. Codal, Evidence (Rule 128-134)
7. Ramos, Revised Rule on Evidence the CLE Lecture Series
LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

1. Rommel K. Manwong, LEA
2. Manwong, Calima and Sandiego, LEA Compendium
3. PCCR LEA Review materials
4. Sarmiento, Intelligence
5. Garcia, Patrol
6. Garcia, Comparative police system
7. Ramos, Quarin and Bernardino, Comprehensive Lecture Series in LEA
CRIME DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION

1. Manwong, Compendium
2. PNP manual (POP)
3. PCCR review materials
4. BFP Manual (RA 9514)
5. Ramos, 3333 Q and As in CDI
FORENSIC SCIENCE for. CRIMINALISTICS

1. Sancho Andres, Fingerprint
2. Peckley, Ballistics
3. PCCR Criminalistics review materials
4. Manwong, Compendium
5. Paimalan and Ramos Comprehensive Lecture Series in Criminalistics
CRIMINOLOGY for. CRIMINAL SOCIOLOGY

1. Manwong, Fundamentals of criminology
2. RA 11131
3. PNP code of ethical standard
4. PCCR review materials
5. Busa and Ramos Comprehensive Lecture Series in Criminal Sociology.
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION
1. PD 968
2. RA 10575
3. RA 10592
4. DOJ, Bucor manual
5. BJMP manual
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER MATERIALS

1. Ramos, 3,000 Comprehensive CLJ Q and A Series
2. Ramos, Quarin and Bernardino, Comprehensive 3,000 Q and A in LEA.
3. Paimalan and Ramos, Comprehensive 3,000 Q and A in Criminalistics.
4. Ramos, Comprehensive 3333 Q and A in CDI.
5. Manwong, My Quizzer series 3,4,5
6. RKM Q and A Baguio RKMCS
7. What Criminologist Knows? Charlemagne James P. Ramos, Q and A Series
INTERNET RESOURCES
1. Youtube Professors,
a. Criminologist Chalk and Talks Series
b. Chapopoy Criminology
2. Avoid using Social Media on your review
3. Use only materials with Authors, avoid using materials circulating in the internet (trust but verify)
Yes, I am not suggesting these materials but you can consider it as the materials listed really help my students in hurdling
the examination. Again there are too many materials but let us be vigilant in choosing because there are minimal unintended
errors that you may encounter. It is better to scrutinize what you are reading of.
“You may be good but it could not stand still, do not give limits and make a difference.
-Charlemagne James P. Ramos
V. SUFFER NOT TO DEFEAT NOR SUCCUMB IN THE BATTLE. BE A VICTORIOUS WARRIOR!
FAILURE ALWAYS HAS ITS ALIBI, BUT SUCCESS REQUIRES NO EXPLANATION, “The mamaya na
system” the most untiring reason of every reviewee “bukas na yan, bukas gagawin ko na yan, saka na maaga pa eh,
nakakapagod bukas na ulit, mahaba pa naman time eh saka na. These are the alibis of sloth people. Say no words
synonymous to this and you will notice yourself grow and do this system and you will perish.
YOU ARE A POTENTIAL, EVERYONE IS A POTENTIAL TOPNOTCHER AND BOARD PASSER.

“What your mind can conceived your body can achieve”. Believe on yourself, if you do not believe on yourself, who
would do so? Say it yes I can, I WILL MAKE A HISTORY! I am a future Criminologist! But remember to be humble do
not use it to boast, just say it on your heart and mind. Remember that “humility lifts up one to a marvelous destiny”.
“KNOWING THY ENEMY”
“Anxiety among the candidates are relieved only by being prompt and
prepared.” – Charlemagne James P. Ramos
I. A glance to the history of Criminology Education (Now Criminal Justice Education) in the Philippines.
CRIMINOLOGY was offered as a course in Plaridel College now known as Philippine

College of Criminology founded by former Supreme Court Justice Felix Angelo Bautista
in 1954 and is located at Sta. Cruz, Manila. It is the pioneer School of Cri minology for
scientific crime detection and police science education no wonder why Criminology in the
Philippines merely focuses on describing, analyzing, and explaining the operations of the
Pillars of the Criminal Justice System, namely the Police, Prosecution, Courts, Corrections
and the Community. The curriculum promulgated by Commission on Higher Education
which regulates the operation of Criminal Justice Education CMO No. 21 Series of 2005
which only focuses to five (5) out of Six (6) subjects in
Criminology was amended in pursuance of an “outcomes-based quality assurance system”
as advocated under CMO No. 46, Series 2012 and CMO No. 5 Series of 2018 “The Policies,
Standards and Guidelines for Bachelor of Science in Criminology Program” which
implements the shift to learning competency-based standards/outcome-based education.”
Foremost is the effect of the Kto12 program of the Department of Education. The Crime
Etiology and Psychology and Theories of Crime is now one of subject that deals with
theories and more so hoping that there would be a Filipino Criminologist that will advance
in the theories of Crime causation and will be globally competitive.
CRIMINOLOGY PROGRAM was one of the parcels of the Criminal Justice

Education (CJE) in the country in accordance with CHED Memorandum Order no. 21 series
of 2005. The latter inclusions of other degree programs such as Law Enforcement
Administration, Correctional Administration, Industrial Security Administration, and
Forensic Science as interdisciplinary fields in criminal justice were rationalized in order to
meet the demands of globalization and dynamics in the field of the study. Among others the
policies and standards are set, which primarily “focuses” on criminology program. In year
1972 July First Republic Act no. 6506 was authored by “Cong. Teodulo Natividad” a
Criminologist (License no. 0000004) and a graduate in the first College to offer
Criminology in the Philippines University of Manila. RA 6506 that paves the way to the
professionalism of the Criminology course herein the Philippines and as a result he was entitled as the Father of
Criminology in the Philippines. The first members of the Board of Criminology were appointed on July 27, 1987 composed
of Dr. Sixto O. de Leon as Chairman and Atty. Virgilio B. Andres and Jaime S. Navarro as Members. On that same
year, the Syllabi of Subjects in the licensure examinations for Criminologists was promulgated.and the first Criminology
Licensure Examination was held on April, 1988 by Board Resolution No. 2 dated September 28, 1987.
However, the law being obsolete for its existence was almost 4 decades an amendment was made and with the help
of the Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines (PCAP) by assiduously recommending a bill that will
repeal/amend the former law was answered by Republic Act No. 11131 “AN ACT REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF
CRIMINOLOGY PROFESSION IN THE PHILIPPINES, AN APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, REPEALING
FOR THE PURPOSE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6506 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS “AN ACT CREATING THE BOARD
OF EXAMINERS FOR CRIMINOLOGIST IN THE PHILIPPINES” also known as “the Philippine Criminology
Profession Act of 2018.” which was approved on November 8 2018 by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
R.A. 11131 the law that recognizes the importance of “Criminology Profession” in national security, public safety,
peace and order, and in nation-building and development. Hence, it shall develop and nurture competent, virtuous,
productive and well-rounded criminologists whose standards of professional practice and service shall be excellent,
qualitative, world-class and globally competitive through sacred, honest, effective and credible licensure examinations,
coupled with programs and activities that would promote professional growth and development.
R.A. 1131 objectives are to govern the following: (a) The examination, registration and licensure for criminologists;
(b) The supervision, control and regulation of the practice of criminology; (c) The participation in the standardization of
the criminology education program; (d) The development of the professional competence of criminologists through
Continuing Professional Development (CPD); and (e) The integration of all criminology professional groups and
membership of all registered criminologists to the accredited professional organization.
Take note the new resolutions of Professional Regulatory Board of Criminology RESOLUTION NO. 02 Series
of 2020 and RESOLUTION NO. 01 Series of 2021 REVISING THE SUBJECTS AND ITS RELATIVE WEIGHTS
IN THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR CRIMINOLOGIST.
The Criminology Program now is one of the “most populated” and one of the TOP MOST ENROLLED
PROGRAM since 2019. Ranked 2 among male and Ranked 7 among Females.
PERSISTENCE!
“While motivation is essential to begin the path to success, only
persistence will keep you on the path.”
II. Definition of Terms

(a) AIPO refers to the one and only recognized and accredited integrated national organization of criminologists, as
endorsed by the Professional Regulatory Board subject to the approval of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
For purposes of implementing RA No. 11131, AIPO shall be referred to as the Accredited Integrated Professional
Organization (AIPO) for the criminology profession;
(b) Board refers to the Professional Regulatory Board of Criminology (PRB – Criminology) created hereunder;
(c) Certificate of Registration refers to the document issued by the Commission, through the Board, signifying that the
person named therein is entitled to practice the criminology profession with all the privileges appurtenant thereto;
(d) CHED refers to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) created under RA No. 7722, otherwise known as
"Higher Education Act of 1994";
(e) Code of Ethics refers to the set of moral and ethical principles that all registered Criminologists must abide by as
they practice the profession.
(f) Code of Good Governance for the Practice of Criminology refers to the formal outlines of the mission, vision, and
ideals of Filipino criminologists. It also governs the criminologists' conduct towards the state, the public, the profession
and fellow professionals.
(g) Commission refers to Professional Regulation Commission created under Republic Act No. 8981, otherwise known
as the "PRC Modernization Act of 2000";
(h) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) refers to the attainment of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical
values in a post-licensure specialization or in an inter-or multidisciplinary field of study, for assimilation into professional
practice, self-directed research and/or lifelong learning.
(i) Criminology refers to the scientific study of crimes, criminals, victims and criminal behavior. It also deals with the
prevention, and solution of crimes;
(j) Foreign Reciprocity refers to Sections 14 (a) and 29 of this IRR which provide that only nationals of foreign countries
in which the requirements for the licensure examination and/or registration and practice of criminology are substantially
the same as those required and contemplated by the Philippine laws and regulations, and which laws and regulations allow
Philippine citizens to practice criminology within the territory of such foreign countries on the same basis and grant the
same privileges as those enjoyed by their citizens, subjects or nationals shall be allowed to take the Philippine
Criminologists licensure examination and be given CORs and PICs pursuant to R. A. No. 11131;
(k) Law Enforcement refers to the component of internal or homeland security of the Philippines charged with the
mandate to enforce, investigate, and participate as important agents in the prosecution of violations of criminal local laws,
including international laws duly adopted as part of the law of the land under the Constitution.
(I) National Security refers to the dynamics and interplay of the political, economic, socio-cultural, techno-scientific,
environmental, and military to attain and maintain a condition where the sovereignty of the nation, the territorial integrity
of the state, the government and its instrumentalities, and the welfare of the people are secured, advanced, nurtured, and
protected.
(m) Profession refers to the art and science in the practice of criminology discipline;
(n) Professional Identification Card refers to the document bearing the registration number, dates of issuance and expiry,
duly signed by the Commission Chairperson;
(o) Professional or Component Subjects on Criminology refer to the component subjects per area as provided under
Section 15 of this IRR and subject to the conditions as may be provided therefor or by the Board.
(p) Public Safety refers to the protection of the homeland which includes law enforcement and policing, criminal justice
system, protection and safeguard of lives and properties, customs and immigration, maritime sea and border protection,
health, environment and ecosystem, public safety and civil defense.
(q) Quasi-police Functions refers to activities of law enforcement agencies and its agents which does not directly involve
enforcement or investigation of violations of criminal laws. This is also referred to as order maintenance or community
services.
(r) Registered criminologist refers to a natural person who holds a valid Certificate of Registration (COR) and an updated
Professional Identification Card (PIC) as criminologist issued by the Board and the Commission pursuant to RA No.
11131.
(s) Report of Rating refers to the document stating the rating obtained by the examinee in the licensure examination;
(t) Ta bles of Specification (TOS) refers to the list of outcomes-based competencies which the licensure examination
measures and assesses; and
(u) Temporary/Special Permit refers to privilege granted to registered Criminologists from other countries and for
Filipinos in allied discipline as mentioned in Section 30 of this IRR to be able to practice in the Philippines;
III. Practice of Criminology
The practice of criminology in the Philippines defined by Art. 4 Sec. 27 of R.A. 11131 to read as follows:
“SEC. 27. Lawful Practitioners of Criminology. – The following persons shall be authorized to practice the
criminology profession:
(a) Natural persons;
(1) Duly registered criminologists and holders of valid certificates of registration and valid professional
identification cards issued by the Board and the Commission pursuant to RA No. 11131.
(b) Juridical persons;
(1) Single proprietorship whose owner and technical staff are registered criminologists;
(2) Partnership duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as professional
partnership pursuant to the Civil Code and composed of partners majority of whom are registered criminologists;
(3) Corporation duly registered with the SEC as engaged in the practice of criminology and with officers
and Board of Directors whom are all registered criminologists; and
(4) Association and cooperative duly registered with the appropriate government agency as a non-stock
corporation where majority of the officers, Board of Trustees and members are registered criminologists.
These juridical persons shall also be registered with the Board and the Commission in accordance with the
rules and regulations thereon. The Board shall issue a separate guideline to implement this provision.
The practitioner of the criminology profession shall be required to indicate the certificate of registration number and
date of issuance, the expiry of the current professional identification card the professional tax receipt number and date and
the AIPO membership number and date with official receipt number and date of membership payment (annual/lifetime)
on the documents one signs, uses or issues in connection with the practice of the profession (RA 11131 Art. 4 Practice of
Criminology Sec. 31. Indication of Numbers Certificate of Registration, Professional Tax Receipt and AIPO Membership).
Notwithstanding the person who is a foreign reciprocity desiring to engage to the practice of Criminology in the
Philippines shall not be allowed to take the licensure examination for criminologists register, receive one’s certificate of
registration and professional identification card and practice criminology in the Philippines unless the requirements for
the licensure examination and/or registration and practice of criminology imposed under the laws and regulations in the
foreign country/state are substantially the same as those required and contemplated by the Philippine laws and regulations
allow Philippine citizens to practice criminology within the territory of the foreign country/state on the same basis and
grant the same privileges as those enjoyed by the citizens subjects or nationals thereof (RA 11131 Art. 4 Practice of
Criminology Sec. 29. Foreign Reciprocity).
A foreign national, whether or not he/she studied in the Philippines, who desires to take the Criminologists Licensure
Examination, through reciprocity, shall initiate the establishment of reciprocity between his/her country or state and the
Philippines by submitting a letter or any document signed by and under the official seal of the appropriate official of
his/her country or state requesting the chairperson of the Board to allow the foreign applicant to take the licensure
examination; and that by express provision of the law of his/her country or state or international treaty, agreement or
covenant to which his/her country or state and the Philippines are signatories, Filipino citizens are allowed to take the
Criminologists Licensure Examination and to register as such in said foreign country or state on terms of strict and absolute
equality with its own citizens or subjects, including the unconditional recognition of prerequisite degrees issued by
institutions of higher learning duly recognized or established by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines,
attaching/appending thereto an authenticated copy of said law, treaty, agreement or covenant officially translated in the
English language, if applicable. If the letter/document and the copy of the law or treaty, agreement or covenant submitted
by the applicant is satisfactory to the Board, the foreign applicant shall be allowed to take the Criminologists Licensure
Examination by requiring him/her to file an application to take the licensure examination and by submitting the following
documents that shall accompany the application:
(a) Original or certified true copy of any official document issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) allowing the
applicant to enter and reside in the Philippines;
(b) Copy of passport for examination and for photocopying of pertinent information about the applicant;
(c) Original or certified true copy of the transcript of records or equivalent document of the course for licensure
examination issued by an institution of higher learning in case he/she studied outside the Philippines, and which must be
duly authorized or accredited by the country or state which issued such document: Provided, that the documents must also
be certified by CHED to be equivalent to the degree in Criminology accredited/recognized in the Philippines; and
(d) Other documents which may be required to be submitted by the Board.
Practice Through Temporary/Special Permit.
Temporary/Special permit may be issued by the Board subject to the approval by the Commission and payment of
fees the latter has prescribed and charged thereof to the following:
(a) Registered criminologists from foreign countries/states whose services are rendered either for free or for a fee:
(1) If they are internationally known criminologists or experts in any branch, specialty or allied field of
criminology; and
(2) If their services are urgently and importantly required for lack or inadequacy of available local specialists or
experts; or for the promotion or advancement of the practice of criminology through transfer of technology;
(b) Registered criminologists from foreign countries/states whose services shall be free and limited to indigent clients or
for research purposes; and
(c) Registered criminologists from foreign countries/states employed as exchange professors in a branch, specialty or allied
field of criminology, in schools, colleges or universities offering the course of criminology.
(d) Filipino professionals in allied disciplines who intend to teach in PHEI offering criminology program and in review
centers for criminology licensure examination subject to the conditions as stated in section 16 of this IRR.
The permit shall, among other things, contain the following limitations and conditions: (1) its validity must be for a period
coterminous with the contract or engagement but not exceeding one (1) year subject to renewal; (2) the branch or specialty
of criminology; and (3) specific place of practice such as national security, public safety, law enforcement agencies, center,
school, college or university offering the program or review of criminology. The Board, subject to the approval of the
Commission, shall promulgate rules and regulations on the implementation of this particular section.
The permit shall among other things contain these limitations and conditions for a period of not more than one (1) year
subject to renewal the branch or specialty of criminology and the specific place of practice such as clinic, hospital center,
school, college or university offering the course of criminology. The Board subject to the approval of the Commission,
shall promulgate rules and regulations on the implementation of Practice through Temporary/Special Permit (RA 11131
Art. 4 Practice of Criminology Sec. 30. Practice through Temporary/Special Permit).
IV. Scope of Practice of Criminology.
The practice of criminology shall include, but shall not be limited, to acts or activities performed as provided by Art
1 Sec. 5 of RA 11131 to read as follows:
“(a) In line with the practice of profession or occupation as a law enforcement administrator, executive,
adviser, consultant, officer, investigator, agent or employee in any private or government agencies performing law
enforcement and quasi-police functions at the Philippine National Police (PNP), the National Bureau of
Investigation (NBI), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, The Provincial Jail, the Bureau of Corrections (BUCOR), the Probation
and Parole Administration (PPA), the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), the Bureau of Customs (BoC), the Bangko
Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), other government and private banks, the Philippine Postal Corporation (PPC), the Sea
and Air Marshalls, the VIP Security, Airport and Seaport Police, the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
(NICA), the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISAFP), and other intelligence service or
agencies of the government exercising similar functions in the field of national security, public safety, and peace and
order;
(b) In line with the practice of teaching profession such those who performed by a professor, instructor or
teacher in any university, college or school duly recognized by the government of any of the following
professional and component subjects of the criminology program: (1) Criminal Jurisprudence and
Procedure; (2) Criminalistics (now Forensic Science); (3) Law Enforcement Administration; (4) Crime
Detection and Investigation; (5) Correctional Administration; and (6) Criminal Sociology and Ethics
(now Criminology), and other technical and specialized subjects in the criminology curriculum provided
by the CHED;
Persons to Teach Subjects for Licensure Examination in all HEIs
All subjects for the Licensure Examinations in all HEIs shall be taught by a registered Criminologists who is a holder
of a valid COR and updated PIC for criminologists, AIPO membership and CPD required units earned and meet other
CHED requirements. Professionals from allied fields of criminology may be allowed to teach subjects for licensure
examination as may be deemed proper by the Board. In such case, the concerned professional and the HEI shall secure
from the Board the authority or permit to teach. (Sec. 16 RA 11131 IRR)
(c) As a technician, examiner/criminalist, or specialist in dactyloscopy, questioned document,
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), lie detection, firearms identification, forensic photography, forensic chemistry and
other scientific crime detection and investigation;
(d) As a correctional administrator, executive, supervisor, or officer in any rehabilitation, correctional, and penal
institution or facility, and in any community based corrections, and rehabilitation agencies and/or programs;
(e) As a counselor, consultant, adviser or researcher in any government or private agency on any aspect of
criminological research or project involving the causes of crime, children in conflict with the law, treatment and correction
of persons deprived of liberty (PDL), police operation, law enforcement administration, scientific criminal investigation
or public safety and national security administration; and
(f) As a private investigator, administrator, consultant, or agent, or detective in any private security and
investigation agency organized under the laws of the Philippines.
The Board, in consultation with the APO and the academe, subject to the approval of the commission, may
revise, exclude from or add to the above enumerated acts or activities as the need arises to conform with the latest
trends in the practice of criminology in the country” (Emphasis Supplied).
The Board shall coordinate with government agencies involve in the national security, public safety, peace and
order, and criminal justice to evaluate and identify which positions in those agencies involve the practice of criminology
profession as identified in the PDF or job description.
V. Privileges of a Registered Criminologist.
The privileges of a registered criminologist in the Philippines defined by Art. 5 Sec. 27 of R.A. 11131 to read as
follows:
“SEC. 34. Privileges of Registered Criminologists – All registered criminologists shall be exempt from taking
any other entrance or qualifying government or civil service examinations and shall be considered civil service eligible
to the following government positions, among others: (1) Dactylographer (2) Ballistician; (3) Questioned Document
Examiner; (4) Forensic Photographer; (5) Polygraph Examiner; (6) Probation Officer; (7) Parole Officer; (8)
Special Investigator; (9) Special Agent; (10) Investigative Agent; (11) Intelligence Agent; (12) Law Enforcement
Evaluation Officer; (13) National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Inspector; (14) Traffic Operation Officer;
(15) Associate Graft Investigation Officer; (16) Special Police Officer; (17) Safekeeping Officer; (18) Sheriff; (19)
Security Officer; (20) Criminal Investigator; (21) Warden; (22) Reformation Officer; (23) Firefighter; (24) Fire
Marshall; (25) Jail Officer up to the rank of Police Superintendent and other law enforcement agencies and agencies
under the Criminal Justice System” (Emphasis Supplied).
Preference of appointment of a Registered criminologist in government criminal justice and other governmental
institutions and registered criminologists shall enjoy priority of appointment and shall not be required to take any
qualifying or entrance examinations in the PNP, the NBI, the BJMP, the BFP, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and
other government positions related to criminology, police and law enforcement work, investigations and security,
corrections and public safety of the following bureaus, departments, institutions or agencies of the government, the
Department of Justice (DOJ), the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), the Office of the Ombudsman, the Philippine
Ports Authority (PPA), the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), the Bureau of Treasury (BOT), the Philippine
Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the
Department of Tourism (DOT), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),
the Bureau of Immigration (BI), the BOC, the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Air Transportation Office (ATO),
the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), the BSP, the BIR, the CHED, the City/Municipal Security Office,
the Provincial Jail, the Provincial Security Office, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Supreme Court
and lower courts, the Security Consultation, the Social Security System, the NAPOLCOM, the Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), the Optical Media Board, the Intellectual Property Rights Office, the PDEA, the Public
Attorney’s Office (PAO), the PPC, government-owned and controlled corporations and other government agencies with
positions involving the practice of criminology (RA 11131 Art. 5 Privileges of a Registered Criminologist Sec. 35.
Preference of Appointment in Government Criminal Justice and Other Governmental Institutions).
Registered Criminologist who are not in the government service shall be eligible and given preference for
appointment via lateral entry as Police, Fire, and Jail Inspectors or its equivalent in the PDEA, NBI, and other law
enforcement agencies: Provided, that they possess the general qualifications for appointment as provided in the existing
laws on appointment of Police Officers in the PNP, BJMP, BFP, PDEA, or NBI: Provided, further, that those who are
already in the police, fire, and jail service as non-commissioned officers and who are already registered and licensed
criminologists shall be given preference for lateral entry (RA 11131 Art. 5 Privileges of a Registered Criminologist Sec.
36. Lateral Entry of Registered Criminologists).
VI. Professional Regulatory Board for Criminologist.

Creation and Composition of the Professional Regulatory Board for Criminologists.
The Professional Regulatory Board for Criminologists, a collegial body under the administrative supervision and
control of the Commission, to be composed of a Chairperson and four (4) members appointed by the President of the
Philippines from a list of three (3) recommendees for each position, chosen and ranked by the Commission from a list of
three (3) nominees for every position endorsed by the AIPO (RA 11131 Art 2 Professional Regulatory Board for
Criminologist. Sec. 6. Creation and Composition of the Professional Regulatory Board for Criminologists). The new Board
shall be organized not later than six (6) months from the effectivity of RA No. 11131.
The Board shall be under the administrative supervision of the Commission. The Commission shall keep all records
of the Board including applications for examination, examination papers and results, minutes of deliberation and
administrative cases.
The Commission shall designate the Secretary of the Board and to implement the provision of RA 11131 (RA 11131
Art 2. Professional Regulatory Board for Criminologist. Sec. 12. Administrative Supervision of the Board; Provision of
Support Services)
Administrative Supervision of the Board; Provision of Support Services.
The Board shall be under the administrative supervision of the Commission. The Commission shall keep all records of the
Board including application for examination, examination papers and results, minutes of deliberation and administrative
cases, the Commission shall designate the Secretary of the Board and shall provide the other support services to the Board
in order to implement the provisions of RA No. 11131. The Board shall have its regular meeting on any day of the 1St
week of each month. The Board may have its special meeting as may be called for by the chairperson or by the majority
members of the Board. The Chairperson shall preside in any meeting of the Board. In the absence of the Chairperson, the
most senior member of the Board may preside the meeting. The Board shall decide by majority vote on a concern within
the competence of the Board. The quorum in any meeting of the Board shall be the presence of the simple majority of the
actual membership of the Board
Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board.
(a) Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen and a resident of the Philippines;

(b) Must be of good moral character, good reputation and of sound mind and body;
(c) Not convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any offense involving moral turpitude;
(d) Must be a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Criminology, and a holder of a PostGraduate Degree in Criminology
from any reputable school recognized by the CHED or a criminologist-lawyer in good standing before the Supreme Court
and the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP);
(e) Must be a registered criminologist with a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification
card, having at least ten (10) years of practice in the profession prior to the appointment including no less than two (2)
years teaching experience of criminology or law subjects in full-time or part-time capacity in any college of criminology,
college of law or law enforcement training institutions recognized by relevant government agency;
(f) Must be a member in good standing of the AIPO but not an officer or trustee thereof; and
(g) Must not be a member of the faculty of any school, college or university where a regular class or review course
in criminology is offered, nor a member of the staff of reviewers in a review school or center for criminologists, and must
not have any direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any such institution.
Powers, Functions, Duties and Responsibilities of the Board.
The Board shall exercise executive, administrative, rule-making and quasi-judicial powers in carrying out the
provision of this Act. It shall be vested with the following specific powers, functions, duties and responsibilities;
(a) To administer, supervise, and monitor the conduct of the licensure examination, registration, membership in the
AIPO and the practice of criminology in accordance with the provisions of RA No. 11131 and this IRR;
(b) To receive complaints and decide the matter as to the malpractices and unethical conduct in the practice of the
criminology profession;
(c) To promulgate and issue rules and regulations implementing the provisions of RA No. 11131;
(d) To promulgate and adopt Code of Ethics and Code of Good Governance for the practice of criminology;
(e) To adopt an official seal of the Board;
(f) To prescribe and promulgate guidelines on the conduct of a CPD program for criminologists, in consultation with
the AIPO and the academe;
(g) To promulgate, adopt or amend the syllabi and tables of specification of the subjects for the licensure
examination/s in consultation with the AIPO, the academe, and the CHED Technical Panel for Criminology, prepare
questions for the licensure examination which shall strictly be within the scope of the syllabi of the subjects for
examination, as well as administer and correct, and release the results of the licensure examinations;
(h) To issue, suspend, revoke or reinstate the certificate of registration of the registered criminologist or cancel
temporary/special permit granted to foreign criminologist;
(i) To administer oaths in the performance of its functions such as, but not limited to the oath of a professional to
successful examinees in licensure examination for criminologists, together with the AIPO, in an appropriate mass oath-
taking ceremony to be held for the purpose;
(j) To monitor the conditions affecting the practice of criminology and whenever necessary, adopt such measure as
may be deemed proper for the enhancement of the profession and the maintenance of high professional, ethical and
technical standards; for this purpose, the members of the Board, duly authorized by the Commission, may conduct ocular
inspection of establishments where criminology is practiced, and recommend sanction as it may deem proper to the
appropriate government agency concerned;
(k) To monitor all colleges and universities offering criminology program and recommend sanctions to the CHED
or to other authorized government offices, for non-compliance with the policies, standards, and requirements as to
facultyqualifications, laboratory, library, facilities and equipment, research outputs, curriculum and administration of the
criminology education;
(I) To hear and investigate cases on violations of RA No. 11131, this IRR, the Code of Ethics, the Code of Good
Governance and other policies, and for this purpose, to issue summons, subpoena ad testificandum and subpoena duces
tecum to alleged violators and/or witnesses to compel their attendance in such hearing or investigation and the production
of documents in connection therewith;
(m) To delegate to the Commission the hearing or investigation of cases against the alleged violators: Provided,
That the hearing or investigation of cases wherein the issue or question involved strictly concerns the technical practice of
criminology shall be presided over by at least one (1) member of the Board assisted by a Legal or Hearing Officer of the
Commission;
(n) To recommend to the Commission the endorsement of cases involving criminal violations of RA No. 11131, this
IRR, or other laws to the Prosecution Office or appropriate government agency, for investigation and appropriate action;
(o) To disqualify applicants for the licensure examination who has been previously convicted of a crime with finality
involving moral turpitude. Hear and decide administrative cases against the examinees or registered criminologists if they
have been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; Provided, That if they are found guilty, the Board shall cancel
their examination papers and/or preclude them from taking another licensure examination, or to revoke/suspend their
certificates of registration and cause the surrender of their professional identification card subject to the rules and
regulations of the PRC: Provided, further, That the decision of the Board shall, unless appealed to the Commission, become
final and executory after fifteen (15) days from receipt of notice of judgment or decision:
(p) To conduct, through the Legal or Hearing Officers, summary proceedings against the examinees who commit
violations of RA No. 11131, its IRR, any of the Codes aforementioned, including violation of the General Instructions to
Examinees, and to render summary judgment thereon which shall, unless appealed to the Commission, become final and
executory after fifteen (15) days from receipt of notice of judgment or decision;
(q) To prepare an annual report of accomplishments on programs, projects and activities of the Board for submission
to the Commission after the close of each calendar years and make appropriate recommendations to the Commission on
issues or problems affecting the criminology profession; and
(r) To exercise such other powers as may be provided by law as well as those which may be implied from, or which
are incidental or necessary to the effective carrying out of the express powers granted to the Board to achieve the objectives
and purposes of RA No. 11131. The resolutions, rules and regulations and other policies issued and promulgated by the
Board hall be subject for review and approval by the Commission.
Term of Office and Compensation, Allowances and Other Benefits.
The chairperson and members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three (3) years from the date of appointment
or until their successors shall have been qualified and appointed. They may be reappointed to the same office for another
term of three (3) years immediately after the expiry of their term: Provided, That the holding of such position shall not be
more than two (2) terms nor more than six (6) years, whichever is longer: Provided, further, That the first Board under this
Act shall hold these terms of office: the chairperson for three (3) years, the first two (2) members for two (2) years, and
the second (2) members for one (1) year: Provided, finally, That any appointee to a vacancy with an unexpired period shall
only serve such period. The chairperson and the members shall duly take their oath of office. The appointees to the Board
shall be equitably distributed from the academe, practice, and legal profession.
The chairperson and members of the Board shall receive compensation, allowances and other benefits comparable
to those being received by the chairpersons and members of other Professional Regulatory Boards under the Commission
as provided for under Section 10 of RA No. 8981 and other existing laws.
THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD FOR CRIMINOLOGIST
Atty. Ramil G. Gabao h Hon. Warren M. Corpuz h Hon. Lani T. Palmones

Chairperson Member Member
VACANT VACANT
ONE MUST KNOW THEIR SPECIALTIES!

NOTE: Hon. Ruben A. Sta. Teresa and Hon. George Q. Fernandez
members appointed year 2015 (deceased).
Grounds for Removal or Suspension of Board Chairperson/Member
The President of the Philippines, upon the recommendation of the Commission, after due process and administrative
investigation conducted by the Commission, may remove or suspend the Chairperson or member of the Board on any of
the following grounds:
(a) Gross neglect, incompetence or dishonesty in the discharge of one’s duty;
(b) Commission of any of the cause/grounds and the prohibited acts provided in this Act and the offenses in the
Revised Penal Code, the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, and other laws;
(c) Manipulation or rigging of the results in the licensure examination for criminologists, disclosure of secret and
confidential information on the examination questions prior to the conduct thereof, or tampering of grade; and
(d) Conviction with final judgment of any crime involving moral turpitude.
The Commission, in the conduct of the investigation, shall be guided by Section 7(s) of Republic Act No. 8981, the
rules on administrative investigation, and the applicable provisions of the New Rules of Court (RA 11131 Art 2.
Professional Regulatory Board for Criminologist. Sec. 11. Grounds for Removal or Suspension of Board
Chairperson/Member).
VII. Knowing the Mechanics of the Board Licensure Examination for Criminologist.
Applicants for registration for the practice of criminology shall be required to pass a licensure examination as
provided for in RA 11131, in such to conduct examinations in the Cities Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu,
Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, Zamboanga Pagadian and Palawan whenever practicable on
such Schedule date and place as the Commission may designate in the resolution thereof on the Master Schedules for all
licensure examinations in accordance with Section 7 (d) of Republic Act No. 8981. ((RA 11131 Art 3. Sec 13. Passing of
Licensure Examination Requirements) The Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRCs) system of implementing the
Board Examinations.
PRC administers the Criminology Board Examination to read as follows:

 Twice a year
 Proctoring system
 Computerized checking.
 Exams are all presented in a multiple-choice type of examination (MCQ)
Qualification for Examination.
An applicant for the licensure examination for criminologist shall satisfactorily prove that one possesses the
following qualifications:
(a) Must be a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines or a foreign citizen whose country/state has reciprocity
with the Philippines in the practice of criminology;
(b) Must be of good moral character, good reputation and of sound mind and body certified by the school where
he/she graduated and the barangay where he/she lives, unless the examinee is a foreign national a certification
from any professional criminologist of good standing will do;
(c) Must hold a bachelor's degree in criminology duly accredited by the CHED and conferred by a
school/college/university duly authorized by the government or its equivalent programs as approved by the
PRB obtained by either a Filipino or foreign citizen from an institution of learning in a foreign country/state:
Provided, That it is duly recognized and/or accredited by the CHED;
(d) Must not have been convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude by a court of competent jurisdiction;
and
(e) Those who failed five (5) times whether consecutive or cumulative in the criminologist licensure examination,
must present a certification issued by a reputable institution duly recognized by the CHED that such applicant
has satisfactorily completed a refresher course in criminology.
In support of the application for the Criminologist Licensure Examination, the applicant shall submit the following
documentary requirements:
(a) Certificate of Live Birth in Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Security Paper;
(b) Marriage Contract in PSA Security Paper for married female applicants;
(c) College Diploma issued by PHEI with indication therein of the date of graduation and Special Order Number, unless
it is not required. In case of degree equivalency, the college diploma and the certificate of equivalency issued by CHED.
(d) Baccalaureate Transcript of Records (TOR) with indication therein of the date of graduation and Special Order (SO)
Number, unless it is not required;
(e) CHED Certification, Authentication and Verification (CAV);
(f) National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance;
(g) Regional Trial Court Clearance;
(h) Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by the school Dean of the Criminology Program with the corresponding
dry seal of the college, and the barangay where the applicant actually resides;
(i) Other documents that the Board may reasonably require.
Subject to Section 29 on Foreign Reciprocity, foreign nationals applying to take the Criminologist Licensure Examination
shall submit the following documentary requirements:
(a) Duly authenticated college diploma and transcript of records issued by foreign HEI.
(b) Certificate of Equivalency from the CHED (if he/she graduated from a foreign university/school)
(c) Certification of good standing from any professional criminologist;
Subjects for Licensure Examination.

As provided by RA 11131 Sec. 15 the licensure examination for criminologists shall include, but shall not be limited
to, the following (THE SUBJECT AREAS and THEIR RELATIVE WEIGHTS Re-aligning the PRC and CHED):
Criminal Jurisprudence and Procedure (20%)
1. Human Rights Education

2. Criminal Justice System (formerly included in Criminal Sociology now renamed as Criminology)
3. Criminal Law 1 (Book 1 – RPC)
4. Criminal Law 2 (Book 2 – RPC)
5. Criminal Procedure (this should be discussed together with CJS, HRE, Practice Court and Evidence for
better grasp of the students).
6. Evidence
7. Practice Court
8. Special Penal Laws
Law Enforcement Administration (15%)

9. History of Policing System
10. CFLM 1 Nationalism and Patriotism with HISTORY (this should be tap to the topic THE
DEVELOPMENT OF POLICE SYSTEMS)
11. Principles of Police Organization, Management and Administration
12. CFLM 2 - CFLM LEADERSHIP, DECISION MAKING, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
(this should be tap to the topic “Principles of Police Organization, Management and Administration” and
“Personnel and Records Management”).
13. Personnel and Records Management
14. RA 8551 and RA 6975 Law enforcement organization and administration (an inter-agency approach)
[formerly Focusing on PNP]
15. Planning and Operations
16. Crime Mapping (although included in Planning and Operations shall be considered as a separate subject)
17. Police Patrol Operations and communication (now incorporated under Planning and Operations with
Crime mapping)
18. Police Intelligence & Secret Service (re aligned in CDI)
19. Industrial Security Management
20. Comparative Police Systems
Crime Detection and Investigation (20%)
21. FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND INTELLIGENCE (the subject intelligence

which is formerly included in LEA)
22. SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 1 WITH LEGAL MEDICINE (formerly included in the
subject are Criminalistics (now Forensic Science)
23. SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 2 WITH INTERROGATION AND INTERVIEW
24. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION WITH DRIVING
25. FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION
26. VICE AND DRUG EDUCATION AND CONTROL
27. TECHNICAL ENGLISH 1 - LEGAL FORMS
28. TECHNICAL ENGLISH 2 INVESTIGATIVE REPORT WRITING
29. INTRODUCTION TO CYBERCRIME
30. ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS (although included in the course cybercrime it should be treated as a
separate subject)
31. Organized Crime Investigation (although it was not included anymore in the syllabus, based on
observation it is still being asked on the board exams. And as opinion it should be include in the study of
Comparative Police System in LEA).
Forensic Science (formerly Criminalistics) 15%
32. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES (Dactyloscopy is only one of the topic under the
Personal Identification techniques. But, in fact there are other ways of identifying person, the best
reference here is the book Legal Medicine by Pedro P. Solis)
33. FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
34. FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY (this is formerly a General education under the old
subject. However, it is included as per observation in the previous CLE and now included as a subject in
Forensic Science).
35. QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS
36. LIE DETECTION TECHNIQUES (It do not focus anymore on Polygraphy, there are other ways of
detecting deception. the best reference here is the book Legal Medicine by Pedro P. Solis)
37. FORENSIC BALLISTICS
38. Legal Medicine (now re-aligned in the Area of CDI, as Specialized Crime Investigation)
Criminology (formerly Criminal Sociology) 20%
39. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY

40. THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION (topic under Introduction of Criminology on the old subjects)
41. HUMAN BEHAVIOR
42. VICTIMOLOGY (although included in Human Behavior it should be treated separately this is also a topic
under Introduction of Criminology on the old subjects
43. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS (Professional Conduct and Ethical
standard as a new subjects does not focus anymore to the Ethical standard of the PNP)
44. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE
45. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
46. CRISIS/INCIDENT MANAGEMENT (although included in Dispute resolution it should be treated as a
separate subject which was formerly included in Human Behavior)
47. CRIMINOLOGICAL RESEARCH 1 – Research Methods and Applied Statistics
48. CRIMINOLOGICAL RESEARCH 2 – Thesis Writing and Presentation
49. Criminal Justice System (now re aligned in CLJ)
50. Police Ethics and Community Relation, and (this should be treated as separate subject, this one differs on
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS)
51. Seminar on Contemporary Police Problems (although not included in the curriculum, as per observation
there are questions being asked. This subject also covers Police Ethics)
Correctional Administration (10%)
52. HISTORY OF CORRECTION SYSTEM

53. CONCEPT AND THEORIES IN CORRECTIONS
54. INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
55. NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS - PROBATION
56. NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS – PAROLE
57. NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS – Executive Clemencies
58. RELATED LAWS IN CORRECTION
59. JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM
60. Therapeutic Modalities
The Board, in consultation with the APO and the academe and subject to the approval of the Commission, may
revise or exclude any of the subjects with their corresponding ratings and their syllabi, and add new ones as the need arises
to conform with technological changes brought about by developing trends in the profession.
However, the Board may change or revise any of the above subjects in the event the CHED shall correspondingly
change the curriculum prescribed for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology. In the conduct of the examination.
The Board, in its discretion, may give practical and field examinations in each subject, as it may deem fit (RA 11131 Art
3. Sec. 15 Subjects for Licensure Examination).
The Board Exam Schedule
The Board Examination for Criminologist consist of six (6) subject areas are scheduled for three (3) consecutive
days and each day is divided by two (2) subject areas, one (1) for morning session and one (1) for afternoon session. The
illustration below provided will best describe.
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF CRIMINOLOGY RESOLUTION NO. _01_ Series of 2021 REVISING
THE SUBJECTS AND ITS RELATIVE WEIGHTS IN THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR CRIMINOLOGIST. The
Board has RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES, to revise the main subjects in the LEC including the coverage of their
respective component subjects, their respective relative weights, and their respective schedule in the LEC, as follows:
FIRST DAY BATTLE
Subject Area Weight Area
Morning session (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM)

Criminal Law and Jurisprudence 20%
Afternoon session (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM)
Law Enforcement Administration 15%
SECOND DAY BATTLE

Crime Detection and Investigation 20%

Forensic Science for. Criminalistics 15 %
THIRD DAY BATTLE

Criminology for. Criminal Sociology and Human relation with Ethics 20%

Correctional Administration 10%
Rating in the Licensure Examination.

To pass the licensure examination for criminologist, a candidate must obtain a weighted average rating of
seventy-five percent (75%) with no grade less than sixty percent (60%) in any given subject. In case the examinee
obtains a weighted average rating of seventy-five percent (75%) but, has a grade below sixty percent (60%) in any of
the subjects, the result of the examinee shall be deferred, and be required to retake that particular subject/s. the deferred
examinee shall only be allowed to retake once within two (2) years from the date of the examination, and shall be
required to obtain a grade not lower that eighty percent (80%), the Examinee shall retake all the board subjects.
Any examinee who failed three (3) or more board subjects shall be deemed to have failed the board examination
(RA 11131 Art 3. Sec 17. Rating in the Licensure Examination).
This Section shall take effect beginning the second examination to be held in the year 2022 which will coincide
with the first graduates of CHED Memorandum Order No. 5, series of 2018, the revised Criminology curriculum.
What should be the examinees target rate?

Computation of rating, the illustrations provided will best describe.
ILLUSTRATION No. 1
To pass the licensure examination for criminologist, a candidate must obtain a weighted average rating of
seventy-five percent (75%).
Examinee Name: Kin A. Pos
AREA RAW SCORE WEIGHT AVERAGE SCORE

CLJ 80 .20 (20%) 16
LEA 66 .15 (15%) 9.9
Crime Detection and Investigation 74 .20 (20%) 14.8
Forensic Science (for. Criminalistics) 68 .15 (15%) 10.2
Criminology (for. Criminal Sociology) 80 .20 (20%) 16
Correctional Administration 80 .10 (10%) 8
OVERALL SCORE = 74.9
NOTE: FAILED! The passing grade is 75 and there is no rounding off in the Board Examination.
ILLUSTRATION No. 2
A candidate must obtain a weighted average rating of seventy-five percent (75%) with no grade less than
sixty percent (60%).
Examinee Name: Dina B. Tin

CLJ 90 .20 (20%) 18
LEA 89 .15 (15%) 13.35
Criminology (for. Criminal Sociology) 86 .20 (20%) 17.2
Correctional Administration 85 .10 (10%) 8.5
NOTE: DOG SMILE! This one represents a PASSING GRADE!
ILLUSTRATION No. 3
In case the examinee obtains a weighted average rating of seventy-five percent (75%) but, has a grade below sixty
percent (60%) in any of the subjects, the result of the examinee shall be deferred.
Examinee Name: Sobrapero D. Sapat

CLJ 96 .20 (20%) 19.2
LEA 94 .15 (15%) 14.1
NOTE: DEFFERED! Is when the overall score is above 75% (OVERALL SCORE = 89.9) however, the examinee’s
raw score in CORRECTIOAL ADMINISTRATION is below 60 points (59) a CUT-OFF grade in the Board
examination.
ILLUSTRATION No. 4
2 Deferred subjects. The examinee shall be deferred.
Examinee Name: Napasobra D. Sapat

CLJ 96 .20 (20%) 19.2
LEA 94 .15 (15%) 14.1

NOTE: DEFFERED! AGAIN! Is when the overall score is above 75% (OVERALL SCORE = 83.7) however, the
examinee’s raw scores in CORRECTIOAL ADMINISTRATION and CRIMINOLOGY (for. Criminal Sociology)
are below 60 points (59) a CUT-OFF grade in the Board examination.
Deferred examinee shall only be allowed to retake once within two (2) years from the date of the examination, and
shall be required to obtain a grade not lower that eighty percent (80%), the Examinee shall retake all the board subjects.
ILLUSTRATION No. 5
Any examinee who failed three (3) or more board subjects shall be DEEMED TO HAVE FAILED the board
examination.
Examinee Name: Nagpasobra Nang D. Sapat

CLJ 96 .20 (20%) 19.2
LEA 59 .15 (15%) 8.85
NOTE: Although the examinee was able to pass the overall score (OVERALL SCORE = 78.45) there are 3 subjects below
75 and 3 subjects below 75 is deemed failed. Besides the grades are also a cut-off grade a disqualification on the board
exams
Other Illustrations:
Examinee Name: Napa P. Kit

CLJ 74 .20 (20%) 14.8
LEA 74 .15 (15%) 11.1
75 and 3 subjects below 75 is deemed failed.
Examinee Name: Napa E. Ling

CLJ 79 .20 (20%) 15.8
LEA 74 .15 (15%) 11.1
Crime Detection and Investigation 75 .20 (20%) 15
75 and 3 subjects below 75 is deemed failed.
ILLUSTRATION No. 6
The Board shall submit to the Commission the ratings obtained by the candidates not later than ten (10) days after
the last day of the examination. Unless the period is extended for a valid cause (RA 11131 Art 3. Sec 18. Report of Rating).
Note: “If you really wanted to become exceptional the Target grade should be 85 points and above”.
“KNOWING THY BATTLE”
I. The Multiple Choice Question System.
Tests are used for several purposes. It is the only tool used in licensing a professional. Considering the very
important use of test, utmost care and diligence must be taken into consideration in formulating valid and reliable
test items.
The Professional Regulation Commission administers the Criminologist Licensure Examination by using a
multiple type of question (MCQ) which composes of 600 items questions to be hurdle for three (3) consecutive
days, a 100 items per subject area. In the actual battle the examinee will answer 200 items each day, 100 items for
morning session and 100 items for the afternoon session.
The preparation of the Table of Specification (TOS) is the first step in test construction - planning the test. It serves
as a road map in test construction. A blueprint is to an architect as TOS is to a test constructor. To ensure that the
licensure examination to be prepared, which is the only basis in licensing a professional, bears the feature of a valid
examination, the PRC consultants on test development presented and distributed to all the PRBs a template of the
TOS.
The Philippine Criminology Profession Act of 2018, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) provides
that the Professional Regulatory Board of Criminology (Board) shall promulgate, adopt or amend the syllabi and
TOS of the subjects for the licensure examination/s in consultation with the Accredited Integrated Professional
Organization, the academe, and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Technical Panel for Criminology,
prepare questions for the licensure examination which shall strictly be within the scope of the syllabi of the
subjects for examination, as well as administer and correct, and release the results of the licensure examinations
(Sec. 10 par. G RA 11131). The Board issued Resolution No. 01 (s. 2017) entitled: “Issuance and Promulgation
of the New Tables of Specifications (TOS) of the Subjects for the Licensure Examination for Criminologists
(LEC).” The existing TOS for the subjects in the LEC is in need of amendment in light of the changes in the titles
of the curricular areas of Criminology and the latest trends or advancements in the Criminology practice. Further,
the list of outcomes competencies under the present TOS include, in a generic manner, those needed by the
industry.
R.A. No. 10968, or the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) Act, and its IRR provides levels of
qualifications with each level provided with level descriptors. Level 6 of the PQF provides the following
Descriptor, to wit:
PQF LEVEL 6 DOMAINS (as per PQF National Coordinating Council Resolution No. 2014-01 adopted on 22
July 2014)
1. Knowledge, Skills, and Values - Demonstrated broad and coherent knowledge and skills in their field of study
for professional work and lifelong learning.
2. Application - Application in professional/creative work or research in a specialized field of discipline and/or
further study.
3. Degree of Independence - A substantial degree of independence and/or in teams of related fields with minimal
supervision. Qualification Type Baccalaureate Degree/Licensure Examination.
BASES OF THE TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
 The Table of Specifications is based on the Law of each Board, and, each Professional Board has its
own law and corresponding rules and regulations implementing the law;
 The Philippine Qualification Framework (PQF);
 Syllabi for the subject; and
 Generic Competencies needed by industry.
 The Table of Specifications is based on the Law of each Board, and, each Professional Board has its
own law and corresponding rules and regulations implementing the law
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF CRIMINOLOGY
TABLES OF SPECIFICATION
CRIMINAL LAW and JURISPRUDENCE (CLJ)

BOARD EXAMINATION SUBJECT
Exam Weight – 20%
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OUTCOMES FOR THIS SUBJECT:
The registered criminologist can perform the following professional practice outcomes for his/her initial entry
into the practice of the profession:
1. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence, and criminal procedure.
2. Internalize the concept of human rights and victim welfare.
3. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding of law enforcement, public safety, and criminal
justice.
4. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino. Act in recognition of
professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
TOPICS
A. INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
B. HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
C. CRIMINAL LAW (BOOK 1)
D. CRIMINAL LAW (BOOK 2)
E. EVIDENCE
F. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND COURT TESTIMONY
A. INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

The registered criminologist can perform the competencies under the following sub-topics:
1. Recognize the functions of the law enforcement agencies in arrest, detention, human rights,
investigation, inquest, prosecution, trial, judgment, and appeal.
2. Explain the process of filing criminal cases from Police to Court and the rights of the accused and
victim.
3. Illustrate the interplay and roles of the components of the Philippine Criminal Justice System.
4. Discuss other modes of the Criminal Justice System including the legally recognized Justice System for
cultural minorities.
B. HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
1. Use and compare the rights under the Bill of Rights and other rights granted by the Constitution.
2. Recognize the importance of the Statutory Rights of the accused and victims, the rights of the arrested
person with and without a warrant, detained persons or Persons Deprived of Liberty, and those placed
under investigation/custodial investigation.
3. Recall Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Children; Women; Prisoners; State Actors and Non-
State Actors;
C. CRIMINAL LAW (BOOK ONE)

1. Define and explain the fundamentals of criminal law, characteristics, principles, enforceability, &
limitations.
2. Identify and illustrate the classes of felonies, stages of commission, who are liable, who are not,
classification of the degree of participation in the crime
3. Identify and compare the classification of penalties, duration, effects, and the extinguishment of liability.
4. Illustrate, compare and contrast the circumstances affecting criminal liability
D. CRIMINAL LAW (BOOK TWO)

1. Recall, use, or compare the elements and principles of the Crimes against National Security, Fundamental
law of the state, Crimes against Public Order; and Crimes against Personal liberty and security
2. Recall, compare and use the elements and principles of the Crimes against Persons, Property, Chastity,
Civil Status, Honor, and Quasi-Offenses.
3. Recall the punishable acts under the following Special Penal Laws but not limited to; Firearms, Human
Trafficking, Carnapping, Anti-Terrorism, Anti-Cybercrime, Hazing, Fencing, Money Laundering,
Torture, and others.
E. EVIDENCE
1. Explain, use, and compare the classes, types, kinds of evidence; the rules of Admissibility, Burden of
Proofs, and Presumptions
2. Explain, familiarize, organize the procedure in the presentation of evidence; Weight and Sufficiency of
Evidence.
3. DNA Evidence Rule/Electronic Evidence; Child Witness;
F. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND COURT TESTIMONY

1. Recognize, use or organize the principles of Jurisdiction; classes, types, kinds of Courts, and the
Prosecution of Offenses, Preliminary Investigation, Trial, and Judgment.
2. Recall, use, and evaluate the procedures in Arrest, Bail, Rights of the accused, Motion to Quash, Search
and Seizure, and Provisional remedies.
3. Identify the rights of witnesses, qualifications, and competence of witnesses, legal obligations and
responsibilities, legal liabilities of witnesses.
LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (LEA)

Exam Weight – 15%
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
1. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding of law enforcement administration, public safety, and
criminal justice.
2. Internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare.
3. Effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino.
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility.
TOPICS
A. LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION (INTER AGENCY
APPROACH)
B. COMPARATIVE MODELS IN POLICING
C. INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL SECURITY CONCEPTS
D. LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AND PLANNING WITH CRIME MAPPING
E. CFLM LEADERSHIP, DECISION MAKING, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
F. CFLM – 2 CHARACTER FORMATION, NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM
A. LAW ENFORCEMENT ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION INTER-AGENCY

APPROACH
1. Explain and execute the principles of organization, management, and administration;
2. Compare and distinguish the organization of law enforcement and public safety agencies as provided
under E.O. 292 Series of 1987 and other relevant laws;
3. Relate and adapt the powers, functions, and organizational structures of various law enforcement and
public safety agencies.
B. COMPARATIVE MODELS IN POLICING

1. Outline the theories of comparative policing;
2. Explain and classify the models of policing;
3. Recall and appraise multi-cultural policing;
4. Define and examine the Philippine policing, extradition treaty, and the international agreement on law
enforcement cooperation.
C. INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL SECURITY CONCEPTS

1. State and apply the theories, concepts, and philosophy of security and safety;
2. Organize and assess the related laws in security and detective agency operations, management and
administration;
3. Translate and construct the basic industrial security concepts of security survey, security plan, security
test and evaluation, personnel check, technical surveillance, and security management.
D. LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AND PLANNING W/CRIME MAPPING

1. Explain and execute the principles and elements of planning; types of plans; classification of plans and
law enforcement plans, steps in police planning and operation;
2. Internalize and adopt the constitutional and statutory rights of persons affected by law enforcement
operations;
3. Demonstrate and explain the police operations, BFP operations, PCG operations, and other law
enforcement units.
4. Describe, analyze and apply crime mapping, place, and environmental design, types of crime mapping
and crime analysis, crime incidents situation and the geographic information of crimes.
E. CFLM - LEADERSHIP, DECISION MAKING, MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION

1. Define and identify the theories, characteristics, and principles of leadership, leadership and
management styles, leaders and managers qualities, leadership and management.
2. Apply and appraise the principles, theories, and functions of police administration, police management,
efficient management, division of work, authority and responsibility, unity of command and scalar
chain, the
3. Apply, evaluate and design problem-solving and decision-making factors, information, characteristics,
principles and guidelines.
F. CFLM – 2 CHARACTER FORMATION, NATIONALISM, AND PATRIOTISM

1. Distinguish Nationalism and Patriotism: elements, types, and Characteristics of Nationalism and
Patriotism.
2. Identify and demonstrate the Filipino Character, Values, and Cultures, Pre-colonial, and Post-
colonial era
3. Appraise the Values of Filipino Heritage, the Filipino Language, food, sports, and music.
4. Interpret the relevant provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitutions, e.g. Preamble, Art. I, II, XIV,
XV, and XVI.
5. Recognize and uphold the provisions of R.A. 8491 “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.” And
the IRR
CRIME DETECTION and INVESTIGATION (CDI)

Exam Weight – 20%
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
1. Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime.
3. Internalize the concept of human rights and victim welfare.
4. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding of law enforcement, public safety, and criminal
justice.
TOPICS
A. FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND INTELLIGENCE
B. SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 1 WITH LEGAL MEDICINE
C. SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 2 WITH INTERROGATION AND INTERVIEW
D. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION WITH DRIVING
E. FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION
F. VICE AND DRUG EDUCATION AND CONTROL
G. TECHNICAL ENGLISH 1 (LEGAL FORMS)
H. TECHNICAL ENGLISH 2 INVESTIGATIVE REPORT WRITING
I. INTRODUCTION TO CYBERCRIME AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
A. FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND INTELLIGENCE

1. Recall, apply and understand the principles of: Criminal Investigation; tools of investigation; rights of
persons and law on investigation, detention, and torture; knowledge, skills, competencies, characteristics,
the attitude of Crime/Criminal Investigator, kinds and techniques of Investigation; Intent and motive;
2. Apply the different modes, methods, types, and techniques of gathering, collection, preservation, and
processing of information such as but not limited to: Intelligence; Surveillance; Informants; Informers;
Regular and Cultivated sources of information; Undercover; Background Investigation; Cyber
Intelligence and Cyber Investigation; Codes and Ciphers; Classification of Information and Sources;
Security and Access of Document/Information including its classification; and others;
3. Use the principles, procedures, legal requirements, methods, and techniques of the following but not
limited to: Arrest with and without warrant; Raid, Search with and without warrant; search of arrested
persons; check and choke points; crime scene processing; a collection of evidence and chain of custody;
crime scene photography and crime sketch; deposition, confession, and admission; and others.
B. SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 1 WITH LEGAL MEDICINE

1. Explain, use and organize the principles, techniques, methods, and legal requirements of the following;
Crime Scene search for each Crime falling under Crime against persons of the Revised Penal Code and
relevant Special Penal Laws;
2. Examine and understand the following: types and classification of open and closed wounds, including
defense wounds, gunshot wounds, sexual assault/rape related wounds; the type of weapon/instrument used
that caused the wound/injury; characteristics of wound and healing periods of wounds; changes in the
body of the dead person; poisoning and the characteristics/changes of the human body due to poison;
types, degrees or characteristics of burned, scald, frostbite; other related and relevant forms of injury
3. Examine, carryout, and organize the evidence, testimony, and documents required to prepare and process
in the filing of cases for each specific crime falling under Crime Against persons under the Revised Penal
Code and relevant Special Penal Laws;
C. SPECIALIZED CRIME INVESTIGATION 2 WITH INTERROGATION AND INTERVIEW

1. Explain, use and organize the principles, techniques, methods, and legal requirements of the following;
Crime Scene search for each Crime falling under Crime Against Property of the Revised Penal Code and
relevant Special Penal Laws;
2. Examine, carryout, and organize the evidence, testimony, and documents required to prepare and process
the filing of cases for each specific crime falling under Crimes Against Property of the Revised Penal
Code and relevant Special Penal Laws;
3. Explain, use and understand the principles, techniques, methods, types, kinds, and legal requirements of
the following: Interview; Interrogation; Symptoms of Guilt; kinds, types, and characteristics of subjects
under Interrogation or Interview; types, kinds, knowledge, and skills of the interviewer, and interrogator;
Confession, Admission, and deposition.
D. TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION WITH DRIVING

1. Recall, explain and use the legal provisions of the following: Registration and renewal of motor vehicles;
Driver’s License and renewal; traffic signs, traffic lights, and other control devices, pavement markings,
speed limit; conduction permit, license plate; passengers on the top cover, failure to provide canvas cover
to cargos, permitting a passenger to ride on running board, step board or mudguard; failure to dim
headlights when approaching another motor vehicle, hitching or permitting a person or a bicycle,
motorcycle, tricycle or skate roller to hitch to a motor vehicle, counter Flow, illegal U-turn, Right of Way
Rule, the Rule on Overtaking; and other special penal laws such as seatbelt, drunk driving, distracted
driving and others;
2. Described, explain, and use the principles of the following: Pillars of Traffic Law Enforcement; Pillars of
Traffic Management; Pillars of Traffic Administration; legal provisions on Early warning devices, road
worthiness of vehicles, extra loud mufflers and horns, smoke-belching, and the lemon law;
3. Explain, use, and organized the processes of traffic accident investigation, hit and run, collision and non-
collision type of accident, Chain of Events in an accident, key event of an accident, causes of accident,
Marks on the road in a collision and non-collision type of accident, the Last Clear Chance principle, the
state of necessity principle, civil and criminal liabilities of driver’s and operators in an accident, the
implication of accident to the franchise of Public Utility vehicles, and the administrative liability of
driver’s license in an accident, means in committing a crime, and process of filing charges in vehicular
related incidents.
E. FIRE PROTECTION AND ARSON INVESTIGATION

1. Explain the concept of Combustion
2. Illustrate the Classifications, Causes, Prevention, Control, and Extinguishments of Fire;
3. Recall the Organization, & Mandates of the Bureau of Fire Protection;
4. Understand, and critique The Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 (RA 9514), its IRR, and The
Law on Destructive Arson and relevant provisions of the Building Code of the Philippines;
5. Implement the Techniques and Procedure in Fire and Arson Investigation and Processing of Arson
Evidence and filing of charges in court.
F. VICE AND DRUG EDUCATION AND CONTROL

1. Describe and explain the nature, effects, causes, ethical and moral issues, legal provisions, and
jurisprudence of Vices such as but not limited to: smoking; drinking alcoholic liquor; gambling;
prostitution; and other vices;
2. Apply the procedures and/or legal provisions of drug operations by PNP, PDEA, NBI, and Customs:
Surveillance operation; Information gathering and Collection, Drug Intelligence and Investigation; raid,
buy-bust operation, arrest, detention, search; rights of persons; chain of custody of seized drugs; evidence
required in the filing and successful prosecution of illegal drug-related violations; and
3. Implement the salient provisions of the Dangerous Drugs Law, other relevant and related laws, relevant
issuances of the President, Dangerous Drugs Board and other law enforcement agencies. Including drug
rehabilitation programs and a National strategy against drugs and other prohibited substances.
G. TECHNICAL ENGLISH 1 (LEGAL FORMS)
1. Use and Create the following legal forms but are not limited to: Affidavit of Arresting Officer, Complaint
Affidavit, Affidavit of Witness, Application for Search Warrant, Affidavit after execution of search
warrant issued, Application/Petition to Wire Tap, Affidavit of Desistance, Reply/Answer Affidavit,
Rejoinder Affidavit, Counter Affidavit, Affidavit of Denial for NBI Clearance, Affidavit of Undertaking,
Affidavit of Loss, Deposition of Witness, Affidavit of Disinterest persons, Judicial Affidavit, Memo for
Preliminary Investigation, Motion for Reconsideration, Petition/Application for Compulsory Confinement
for Drug dependent, Petition/Application for Voluntary Confinement for Drug dependent, Application for
Voluntary Confinement for Drug dependent thru Representation.
2. Use and design the parts of an affidavit, legal responsibilities, obligations, and liabilities of making or
executing affidavits and petitions, requirements in the verification, and certification of statements.
H. TECHNICAL ENGLISH 2 INVESTIGATIVE REPORT WRITING

1. Execute, critique, or generate reports used by the PNP, BJMP, BFP, PDEA, NBI, BUCOR, Parole and
Probation Administration, and other relevant agencies or private security agencies: Incident Report,
Blotter, Initial/spot Report, Progress Report, Follow-up Report, After Incident Report, Intelligence Report,
Post Operation Report, Status Report, Investigation Report, Final Report. Vertical and Lateral Report,
Directive, Relieved Order, Assumption Order and Report, Designation Order, Periodic or Evaluation
Report, Vertical Memorandum and Lateral Memorandum, Letter of Instruction, Mission Order.
2. Use the parts, characteristics, rules in grammar and composition, radio codes/phonetics in making reports,
style and format, courtesy, and etiquette, of a report or memorandum.
I. INTRODUCTION TO CYBERCRIME AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

1. Recall and Explain the Cybercrime Offenses as provided by law; the process of Cyber Intelligence, Cyber
Investigation; Application of Cyber Warrant, issuance and validity of the cyber warrant, preservation, and
Seizure of device and the Cyber/Electronic/Digital Evidence; processes of filing cybercrime cases and
evidence required, admissibility of electronic/digital evidence obtained.
2. Recall and Classify the acts punishable under Solid Waste Management Law, Toxic Substance law, Clean
Air Act, Clean Water Act, punishable acts about Logging and timber cutting, prohibited acts on wildlife
resources conservation, punishable acts on fishing and aquatic resources and other relevant laws.
FORENSIC SCIENCES (FS)

Exam Weight – 15%
SUMMARY OF TOPICS

1. Utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime.
3. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding of law enforcement administration, public safety, and
criminal justice.
TOPICS
A. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES
B. FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
C. FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY
D. QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS
E. LIE DETECTION TECHNIQUES
F. FORENSIC BALLISTICS
A. PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION TECHNIQUES

1. Recognize the basic principles of personal identification;
2. Demonstrate the ability in the application of Dactyloscopy as the gold standard in personal identification
and other scientific and non-scientific techniques of personal identification in relation to crime detection
and investigation (recognition, collection, preservation, classification, comparison, and identification of
latent prints);
3. Apply the techniques in detection, collection, preservation of forensic evidence relative to friction ridges
and other means of personal identification;
4. Utilize various forensic tools/equipment and employ systematic methods (ACE-V method) in processing
latent prints/friction ridge details to ensure positive identification; and
5. Demonstrate competence in the examination, identification, and presentation of evidence communicated
in format and in content acceptable in court proceedings.
B. FORENSIC PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Explain the scientific and technical principles of forensic photography
2. Identify the types of photography and their application to law enforcement operations e.g. surveillance,
crime scene, etc
3. Distinguish analog and digital photography and the operation of various photographic equipment, its
parts & functions in forensic investigation
4. Process photographic exhibits i.e. fingerprint, ballistic, questioned documents, etc.
5. Examine the legal aspects of photographic evidence, write forensic findings in a format generally
accepted by the scientific community and in a language clear to the court of law
C. FORENSIC CHEMISTRY AND TOXICOLOGY

1. Explain the principles of forensic chemistry and toxicology in relation to crime detection and
investigation
2. Demonstrate accepted protocols for handling chemical and biological evidence (blood, semen, fiber,
explosives, drugs, etc.) from the crime scene to the courtroom
3. Recognize standardized tests and appropriate laboratory equipment in processing biological evidence
and physical evidence
4. Apply scientific procedures in the recognition, collection, and preservation of drugs, poisons, and other
toxicological concerns
5. Generate case reports and present factual reports in support of a court trial
D. QUESTIONED DOCUMENTS
1. Explain the scientific principles of identification and examination of standards and questioned
documents
2. Illustrate and apply the protocol in the selection and examination of standards and questioned documents
3. Demonstrate the techniques in restoring and deciphering erasures and obliterations in the handwriting,
signature, and other questioned documents
4. Utilize the different equipment in questioned document examinations in identifying and differentiating
writing characteristics.
5. Prepare document examination reports and testify forensic findings
E. LIE DETECTION TECHNIQUES

The registered criminologist can perform the competencies under the following topics:
1. Explain the scientific principles and the theory of psycho-physiology applicable to lie detection and truth
verification
2. Demonstrate procedures and techniques in the use of the polygraph and examine other various lie
detection techniques (Voice Stress Analysis, Iris Examination, Psycho-physiological detection of
deception i.e body language/eye movements, etc.) with adherence to the rule of law.
3. Analyze and interpret indications of truth and deception using the polygraph machine and other similar
equipment.
4. Demonstrate ability to construct polygraphic questions following the various acceptable formats used by
the scientific community
5. Demonstrate competence in the examination, interpretation of polygraphic evidence and communicate
findings in a format acceptable by the scientific community and the courts
F. FORENSIC BALLISTICS
1. Recognize the scientific foundation and principles of firearms identification in support of the admissibility
of ballistic related evidence
2. Identify the types of firearms according to design, mechanism, action and make a basis for the handling
and examination of these kinds of evidences
3. Classify the types of ammunition according to design, component parts, mechanism, and purpose to assist
the examiner in the specific type of ballistic examination to be conducted
4. Distinguish class and individual characteristics of firearms as basis for firearms identification.
5. Utilize the laboratory equipment and tools used in the examination of ballistic exhibits in aid to report
writing and case presentation in court
6. Explain the nature and characteristics of low and high explosives.
CRIMINOLOGY
Exam Weight – 20%
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
1. Conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include deviant
behavior.
2. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding of law enforcement and criminal justice.
4. Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their reintegration into the community.
TOPICS:
A. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
B. THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION
C. HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND VICTIMOLOGY
D. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS
E. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE
F. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND CRISIS/INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
G. CRIMINOLOGICAL RESEARCH 1 AND 2
A. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY
1. Describe, explain and use the basic theories of classical and positivist in explaining the etiology of crime,
criminal behavior, deviant behavior, and human behavior.
2. Interpret and differentiate the fundamental concepts of law, crime, criminology, criminal justice, deviance,
and delinquency.
3. Distinguish typologies of crimes, delinquents, and criminal offenders.
4. Understand and introduce innovation on the concepts of punishment, sentencing, and rehabilitation; allied
discipline/fields of criminology.
5. Learn and explicate The Philippine Criminology Profession and career paths versus criminologists in other
countries.
B. THEORIES OF CRIME CAUSATION

1. Recall and explain the fundamentals of crime causation with emphasis on biological or medical,
psychological, psychiatric, and sociological determinism
2. Enumerate and distinguish biological and psychological theories of crime causation.
3. Apply and illustrate sociological and economic theories in understanding the causes of crimes.
4. Explain and correlate bio-psychosocial theories of the causes of crimes.
5. Understanding theories on female offenders.
C. HUMAN BEHAVIOR & VICTIMOLOGY

1. Understand and interpret the concepts, theories, and evolution of human development.
2. Classify and differentiate typologies of human behavior, criminal, and personality disorder.
3. Know the legal consequence on account of behavior issues and appropriate responses to offenders
suffering from a mental disorder such as but not limited to insanity, PTSD, minority, senility, and others.
4. Define the nature and concept of victimology and victimization, the typology of crime victims, and the
intervention to help victims of crime.
D. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS

1. Understanding the philosophy of ethics, morality, values, social norms, and standards.
2. Relate and demonstrate the Professional Regulation Commission Oath and Philippine Registered
Criminologists Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards.
3. Learn and observe the Oath of Office for Public Officers and Employees, and Code of Conduct and Ethical
Standards among Government Officials and Employees (R.A. 6713).
4. Familiarize and demonstrate the Law Enforcement Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards.
5. Understand and correlate human and public relations.
E. JUVENILE DELINQUENCY AND JUVENILE JUSTICE

1. Define and distinguish the nature, extent, and theories of juvenile delinquency.
2. Identify and explain the factors and causes of juvenile delinquency.
3. Define and enumerate parental rights, responsibility, and disciplinary authority over their children.
4. Distinguish and explain the Rights, Welfare, and Protection of Children under applicable laws.
5. Enumerate and identify Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Programs.
6. Identify and compare Models of Juvenile Justice System.
7. Learn and apply the provisions of R.A. 9344 as amended and other relevant and applicable laws and UN
declarations.
F. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND CRISIS/INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

1. Know and understand the Principles of Negotiation, Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation, and the
Court Annexed Mediation; Judicial Mediation; and Litigation as Mode of Dispute Resolution.
2. Compare and differentiate Restorative Justice from Retributive Justice. (Methods, Techniques, and
Strategies of Negotiation, Arbitration, Mediation, and Conciliation).
3. Understand and Interpret R.A. 9285 “Alternative Dispute Resolution Act of 2004” and other applicable
policies and issuances of the Court or Agency concern.
4. Discuss and apply the principles of Police Critical Incident Management
5. Identify and demonstrate the various Types, Characteristics, Phases, and methods of Critical Incident
Management
6. Determine and evaluate the various types of Crises, Disaster Management and Assessment.
G. CRIMINOLOGICAL RESEARCH 1 AND 2

1. Recall and explicate the use of the different types, kinds, and classification of research, and its
methodologies including the parts of a Thesis/Research/Scientific Article.
2. Explain or apply the rules adopted in writing technical papers under the APA - American Psychological
Association, under the following but not limited to: Basic Formatting of Thesis/Research Paper; Verb,
Tone, Punctuations, Rules in writing Numbers, Tables, and Figures; Quotation and Paraphrasing,
Citations and Reference.
3. Recall and apply the DOs and DONTs of the Ethical issues in research writing.
4. Apply the rules in developing a problem, collect and gathering of primary and secondary data sources.
and data collection technique
5. Understand the research design, Research Framework, Statement of the Problem, Hypothesis,
application, and relevance of Literatures and Related studies, Research Designs, Instrument or data
gathering tools, sampling techniques and applicable statistical tools.
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION (COR-AD)
Exam Weight – 10%
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
1. Ensure offenders’ welfare and development for their re-integration.

3. Conduct criminological research on crimes and crime causation, victims, and offenders to include
deviant behavior.
4. Apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure.
6. Act in recognition of professional, social and ethical responsibility.
TOPICS
A. INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
B. NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
C. THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
A. INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
1. Recall and explain the theories and principles of Penology, Punishment, Penalty, Sentencing, and
Rehabilitation, including the rights, legal limitations, and conditions set forth by the Constitution, Law,
and United Nations Declarations.
2. Describe, understand and apply the functions, organization, administration, management, operations,
planning, decision-making process, training, disciplinary process, and accountability of personnel in the
BJMP, Provincial Jail, BUCOR, and other facilities.
3. Explain, use, and analyze the admission process of persons deprived of liberty, release of persons deprived
of liberty, security and safety processes and requirements of PDLs inside the institution, visitation,
movement, and escorting procedure, the trial of PDLs, custody, control and disciplinary process of PDLs
in the BJMP, Provincial Jail, BUCOR, and other facilities.
4. Understand, apply and evaluate the principles, management, planning, and decision-making of crises and
incidents in the BJMP, Provincial Jail, BUCOR, and other facilities in case of riot, escape, hostage,
contrabands, fire, food poisoning, flood, earthquake, typhoon, and other calamities and incidents.
B. NON-INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
1. Understand, organize, and apply the processes of the Probation System from petition, investigation, grant,
denial/disqualification, supervision, monitoring, violation of the condition/s, changes in the condition/s,
suspension, revocation, trial, early discharge, and release of the probationer, including the role of the
probation officer, probation aids, and the victim/complainant in the probation process.
2. Understand, organize, and apply the processes of the Parole System from petition/review/evaluation of
the institution BJMP and BUCOR, investigation, grant of the Board of Pardons and Parole,
denial/disqualifications, the process of supervision and monitoring, violation of the condition/s, changes
in the condition/s, suspension, revocation, arrest of the parolee, early discharge, and release of the parolee,
including the role of the parole officer, and the victim/complainant in the parole process.
3. Understand, use, and evaluate the forms of clemency such as but not limited to: Executive Clemency -
Pardon, Absolute and Conditional, Commutation of Sentence, and Reprieve; other relevant remedies
granted by the Court; other clemency such as Decriminalizing certain criminal acts, Repealed
Penal/Criminal Laws; and Amnesty. Including the processes and procedures of the grant
denial/disqualifications, process of supervision and monitoring, violation of the condition/s, changes in
the condition/s, suspension, revocation, arrest of the grantee, early discharge, and release of grantee.
4. Understand and apply the relevant provisions of the law on PDLs preventive imprisonment, allowance for
good conduct, and special time for loyalty. Including its process and grant of time allowance,
qualification/disqualification/cancellation/ revocation of the grant, and the related provisions of the
extinction of criminal liability both total and partial.
C. THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
1. Explain, apply, and critique the rehabilitation and reformation programs of the BJMP, Provincial Jails,
BUCOR, and other similar facilities.
2. Explain, apply, and critique the re-integration programs of the PDLs of BJMP, Provincial Jails, BUCOR,
and other similar facilities to the community, and the relevant community policies and laws on former
PDLs.
3. Critique and design rehabilitation programs, reintegration programs, and promotion of human rights
programs among the PDLs across all institutions.
Note: base on the Previous Board Examination, the old Syllabus are still being asked as a topic on the Board
Examinations. You may refer on the Chapter 2, Subjects for Licensure Examination. As provided by RA 11131
Sec. 15 the licensure examination for criminologists shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following (THE
SUBJECT AREAS and THEIR RELATIVE WEIGHTS Re-aligning the PRC and CHED).
 The Philippine Qualification Framework (PQF)
Executive Order No. 83 dated October 1, 2012 institutionalized the Philippine Qualification Framework
(PQF) Section 1 provides the following objectives of the PQF
1. To adopt rational standards and levels for outcomes of education;
2. To support the development and maintenance of pathways and equivalencies which provide
access to qualifications and assist people to move easily and readily between the different
education and training sectors and between theses sectors and the labor market;
3. To align the PQF with international qualification framework to support the national and
international mobility of workers through increased recognition of the value and comparability of
Philippine qualifications
Sec. 7 of the same E.O. stipulates the Review of the Licensure Examination. The PRC and CHED shall
review the framework and contents of the licensure examinations of each of the professions and align
them with that of the PQF.
8-LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIPTORS
Defined in terms of 3 domains
1. knowledge, skills and values (The kind of knowledge, skills and values involved)
2. application (The context in which the knowledge and skills are applied)
3. degree of independence (Refers to responsibility and accountability)
It is important to note that assessment drives OBE
FRAMEWORK FOR OBE
Course outcomes refer to the knowledge, values, and skills all learners are expected to demonstrate at the
end of a course. Learning outcomes may result from a specific lesson, although it is sometimes used
interchangeably with course outcomes. Thus, in the hierarchy, learning outcomes are seen as building
blocks towards course outcomes which, in return, support program outcomes.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
The following program outcomes are common to all disciplines:
• articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)
• effectively communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino
• work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level 6
descriptor)
• act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
• preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
Common to the Criminal Justice Education

The minimum standards for the Criminal Justice Education program
are expressed in the following minimum set of learning outcomes:
a. Conduct criminological research and further studies
b. Ensure public safety and order maintenance
c. Prevent, suppress and control crime
d. Investigate and detect crime
e. Enforce laws, rules and regulations
f. Protect lives and properties
Specific to the graduates of the BS Criminology Program:
Graduates of the BS Criminology program equipped with relevant knowledge, skills, attitude and values shall
be able to:
a. conduct criminological research on crimes, crime causation, victims, and offenders to include
deviant behavior;
b. internalize the concepts of human rights and victim welfare
c. demonstrate competence and broad understanding in law enforcement administration, public
safety and criminal justice;
d. utilize criminalistics or forensic science in the investigation and detection of crime;
e. apply the principles and jurisprudence of criminal law, evidence and criminal procedure;
f. ensure offenders' welfare and development for their re-integration to the community.
Determining Performance Indicators and Standards
Program outcomes can be broken down to component competencies, which are actually the performance
indicators that will show a match between the desired or intended outcomes and the design and implementation
of the learning experience.
These particular competencies will then have to be developed in the specific courses of the program. The
courses, thus, will have specific learning outcomes that develop particular competencies (related knowledge,
skills, and attitudes).
These competencies will be the bases of the licensure examination for each profession.
Creating
Generating new ideas, products, or ways of viewing things
Higher‐ Designing, constr ucting, planning, producing, inventing.
order Evaluating
thinking Justifying a decision or course of action
Checking, hypothesising, critiquing, experimenting, judging
Analysing
Breaking information into parts to explore understandings and relationships
Comparing, organizing, deconstructing, interrogating, finding
Applying
Using information in another familiar situation
Implementing carrying out, using, executing
Understanding
Explaining ideas or concepts
Interpreting, summarising, paraphrasing, classifying, explaining
Remembering
Recalling information
Recognizing, listing, describing, retrieving, naming, finding
Difficulty Level of Test Items
There is no rule of thumb in determining the difficulty level of a test item. What is easy for one may be
difficult to another and vice versa. To have a guide in determining the difficulty level of the test and to come up
with an outcome based TOS, Blooms Taxonomy of Educational objectives and the Philippine Qualification
Framework are harmonized.
II. There are two general classifications of a multiple choice test.
There are two general classifications of a multiple choice question. First is the statement form and second is the
question form.
 THE STATEMENT FORM.

CLJ Question:
The declaration of an accused acknowledging his guilt of the offense charged, or of any offense necessarily
included therein is ______.
A. Liability
B. Confession
C. Admission
D. Responsibility
Answer: Confession
LEA Question:
Suspect that steal with pre-conceived plans and take anything from the company for economic gain is a
____________.
A. Natural pilferer C. Intruder
B. Casual pilferer D. Systematic pilferer
Answer: Systematic pilferer

CDI Question:
Drugs that is commonly used by athletes having the properties of increasing stamina and/or energy.
A. Methylenedioxy
B. Anabolic steroid
C. Diacetylmorphine
D. Ecstacy
Answer: Anabolic steroid
Forensic Science Question:

In an inked finger impression, they appear as tiny black lines with white dots called pores, they are known
as ______________.
A. Deltas C. Ridges
B. Loops D. Whorls
Answer: Ridges
Criminology Question:
A parent who only abuses the child when he/she is confronted with a particular situation. One who is
usually non-abusive but “fly off the handle” when some circumstances develops.
A. Accidental Abuser
B. Institutionally prescribed abusers
C. Parentally incompetent abuser
D. Situational abuser
Answer: Situational abuser
Correctional Administration Question:
The head of Bureau of Corrections is the Director of prisons who is appointed by the _____________ with
the conformation of the Commission on Appointments.
A. Chief Executive C. DILG Secretary
B. DOJ Secretary D. None of the above
Answer: Chief Executive
 SECOND IS THE QUESTION FORM.
CLJ Question:
Rebellion and coup de’ etat when committed by military personnel will subject them to court martial
proceedings. What is the NATURE of court martial proceedings?
A. Civil
B. Administrative
C. Sui generis
D. Criminal
Answer: Sui Generis
LEA Question:
What type of pilferer is one who steals due to his inability to resist the unexpected opportunity and has
little fear of detection is no plan or premeditation and he is usually a “loner” on the job?
A. Casual pilferer C. Systematic pilferer
B. Alcoholic/Addict D. Hero type
Answer: Casual pilferer
CDI Question:
Which of the following is NOT a proper intake of methamphetamine hydrochloride?
A. Smoking
B. Snorting
C. Chasing the dragon
D. Oral
Answer: Oral
Forensic Science Question:

Whenever there is a fail of the cartridge to explosion, what has happened?
A. Hang fire C. Velocity
B. Recoil D. Intensity
Answer: Hang fire
Criminology Question:
What crime rate or incidence in a given locality is reflective of the effectiveness of the social defences
employed by the people primarily of the police system?
A. Crime is Reflective C. Crime is Expensive
B. Crime is Destructive D. Crime is Pervasive
Answer: Crime is Reflective
III. MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION ITEMS HAVE TWO PARTS NAMELY: THE STEM AND THE
OPTIONS.
The STEM is the first part of the statement that poses a problem. The OPTIONS are the choices from which the
examinees have to select the answer. The options have two parts; the correct answer and the distracters.
EXAMPLE for better grasp:
QUESTION:
If a person commits an act or omission which is provided by the Revised Penal
Code as amended or modified the crime committed is ______.
A. Crime
B. Ordinance
C. Offense
D. Felony
A. STEM
What is the STEM of this QUESTION?
If a person commits an act or omission which is provided by the Revised Penal
Code as amended or modified the crime committed is ______.
A. Crime
B. Ordinance
C. Offense
D. Felony
If you will take this phrase “Revised Penal Code” as your STEM it will lead
you to the answer FELONY.
This is a WRONG approach of every examinee they are using KEY WORDS. We strongly suggest not to use
key-words instead use the “Context-Clue” read the whole sentence and find the RIGHT STEM.
A wrong STEM will lead you to a wrong fruit.
Imagine this Fruit bearing tree with different fruits
Ordinance
Offense
Felony Crime
QUESTION
If a person commits an act or
omission which is provided by
the Revised Penal Code as
amended or modified the crime
committed is
Again, if you will take this phrase “Revised Penal Code” as your STEM it
will lead you to the answer FELONY.
If you will take this phrase “Act or Omission” only as your STEM it will
lead you to the answer CRIME.
If you will take this phrase “Revised Penal Code as AMENDED or MODIFIED” as
your STEM it will lead you to the answer OFFENSE.
NOTE: Finding the STEM which possess the PROBLEM will lead you to the RIGHT
ANSWER.
THE RIGHT STEM - “Revised Penal Code as AMENDED or MODIFIED” AGAIN! do
not use key-words. Read the whole sentence and find the phrase that poses
the PROBLEM.
B. OPTIONS
The OPTIONS are the choices from which the examinees have to select the answer.
The options have two parts; the CORRECT ANSWER and the DISTRACTERS.
For better grasp, imagine this tree again.
DISTRACTER
Ordinance
Offense
DISTRACTER DISTRACTER
Felony Crime
QUESTION
If a person commits an act or
omission which is provided by
the Revised Penal Code as
amended or modified the crime
committed is
However, there are questions which is a BEST ANSWER TYPE. all of the OPTIONS are correct answers.
It will matter now how will you pick up the RIGHT STEM of the Question.
Example Question:
As a general rule, what does the constitution provide in so far as search
and seizure is concern?
A. Search must be done by the police only.
B. Search must be upon order of the court.
C. Search should be conducted when there is a warrant.
D. Search must not deprive the person of his property.
For better grasp, imagine this tree again.
B. Search must not

deprive the
person of his
property.
D. Search must C. Search must

be done by the be upon order
police only. of the court.
As a general rule, what

does the constitution
provide in so far as
search and seizure is
concern?
NOTE: all of the options here are correct answer

What the CRIMINAL PROCEDURE PROVIDES
SECTION 1. Search warrant defined.—A search warrant is an order in writing issued in the name of the People
of the Philippines, SIGNED BY A JUDGE and directed to a peace officer, commanding him to search for
personal property described therein and bring it before the court.
WHAT OUR CONSTITUTION PROVIDE FOR SEARCH AND SEIZURE:

Section 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any
person be denied the equal protection of the laws.
Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable
searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be inviolable, and no search warrant or
warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to be determined personally by the judge after
examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and particularly
describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
The RIGHT STEM here is the word or phrase CONSTITUTION in relation to search and seizure.
If the examinee will take the STEM Search and Seizure it will lead to a different answer.
 If the examinee chooses “Search must not deprive the person of his property”.
Somehow is a right answer, however, Sec. 1 of the 1987 Constitution is talking about the DUE PROCESS OF
LAW it is not in relation to SEARCH AND SEIZURE
1987 CONSTITUTION ART. 3 BILL OF RIGHTS:

Section 1. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without DUE PROCESS OF LAW, nor shall
any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.
 If the examinee chooses “Search must be upon order of the court.”

Somehow… again a RIGHT ANSWER it is provided under our CRIMINAL PROCEDURE in RULE 126 Search
and Seizure. However, the STEM of the question is pertaining to the PROVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION in
relation to Search and Seizure.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE RULE 126 SEARCH AND SEIZURE:
of the Philippines, SIGNED BY A JUDGE and directed to a peace officer, commanding him to search for personal
property described therein and bring it before the court.
This is CRIMINAL PROCEDURE in relation to SEARCH AND SEIZURE and NOT THE CONSTITUTION.
 If the examinee chooses “Search must be done by the police only.”

Somehow, again and again a right answer, it is provided under our CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
in RULE 126 Search and Seizure. However, the STEM of the question is pertaining to the PROVISION OF THE
CONSTITUTION in relation to Search and Seizure.
This is CRIMINAL PROCEDURE in relation to SEARCH AND SEIZURE and NOT THE CONSTITUTION.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE RULE 126 SEARCH AND SEIZURE:

of the Philippines, SIGNED BY A JUDGE and directed to a peace officer, commanding him to search for
personal property described therein and bring it before the court.
RIGHT ANSWER: This is What
our CONSTITUTION PROVIDES in relation to SEARCH AND SEIZURE.
This is also provided in our CONSTITUTION
1987 CONSTITUTION ART. 3 BILL OF RIGHTS:

Section 2. The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable
searches and seizures of whatever nature and for any purpose shall be inviolable, and no search warrant or
warrant of arrest shall issue except upon probable cause to be determined personally by the judge after
examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may produce, and particularly
describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
IV. CLASSES OF MULTIPLE TYPE OF QUESTION
A. IN GENERAL CLASS:
• Direct question
• Incomplete Statement Form
• Best Answer type
• Justifying Methods or Procedures
• Knowledge of Terminology
• Knowledge of Specific Facts
• Measuring Outcomes at the Understanding and Application Levels
• Interpreting Cause-and-Effect Relationships
B. IN SPECIFIC CLASS:
• Yes or No/True or False/Correct or Incorrect type of question (Positive-Negative)

• Enumeration Type
• Fill in the blanks
• Essay Type
• Matching type
• Identification type
• Definition of terms type
IN GENERAL CLASS: DIRECT QUESTION

Question:
He is the father of modern policing system.
A. Sir. Evelyn Ruggles Brise
B. August Vollmer
C. Sir. Robert Peel
D. Edmond Loccard
Answer: Sir. Robert Peel
Question:
Considered to be the Father of Poroscopy.
A. Francis Galton
B. Marcelo Malpighe
C. John Herschel
D. Edmond Locard
Answer: Edmond Locard
IN GENERAL CLASS: INCOMPLETE STATEMENT FORM
Question:
The Cali Cartel Produces over _______ of cocaine in the world
A. 90%
B. 80%
C. 70%
D. 60%
Answer: 90%
Question:
Cocaine is come from South America; ivory white heroin is come from______
A. The golden Crescent
B. The golden triangle
C. Hongkong
D. Silver triangle
Answer: Hongkong
IN GENERAL CLASS: BEST ANSWER TYPE

Question:
In forgery, using simulating method, the best equipment to use in detecting it is the?
A. Low powered microscope
B. large magnifying glass
C. Graphic camera
D. high-powered microscope
Answer: large magnifying glass
Question:
Arsonist helped in putting off the fire. What do you think is his reason why is he's doing that?
A. To gain money
B. He doesn't want anyone to get hurt
C. Excitement
D. He felt guilty
Answer: He felt guilty
IN GENERAL CLASS: JUSTIFYING METHODS OR PROCEDURES

Question:
In a hit and run accident why is there a need for the investigator to go back to the scene?
A. He was looking for a garage
B. He was looking for an additional witness
C. To have a look of the accident scene again
D. He wants to appeal in media
Answer: He was looking for an additional witness
Question:
The main reason why both traffic officers and signal lights are used on some intersection is that:
A. motorists are discouraged from jumping signals
B. traffic can be kept moving at a faster rate
C. greater safety to pedestrians and motorists is affected
D. an officer can stop and start traffic as necessity demands
Answer: an officer can stop and start traffic as necessity demands
IN GENERAL CLASS: KNOWLEDGE OF TERMINOLOGY
Question:
What is the study that deals with classifying human physical characteristics?
A. Determinism
B. Somatology
C. Positivism
D. Atavism
Answer: Somatology
Question:
Under existing drugs law (RA 9165), the other term of ecstasy is what?
A. Methyl barbital
B. Methylenedioxy methamphetamine
C. Methamphetamine peroxide
D. Methydioxymenthamphetamine
Answer: Methylenedioxy methamphetamine
Question:
What is the other term for scalar principle?
A. Line of authority
B. Chain of command
C. Unity of command
D. Unity of direction
Answer: Chain of command
Question:
A means to describe and compare different forms of criminal behavior is called:
A. Psychology
B. Anthropology
C. Typology
D. Psychiatry
Answer: Typology
IN GENERAL CLASS: KNOWLEDGE OF SPECIFIC FACTS
Question:
It was considered in the history as birth year of photography
A. 1939
B. 1869
C. 1839
D. 1639
Answer: 1839
Question:
A historic event in police photography happened in Denver, Colorado, USA. When the court admitted for
the first tie a “colored” photograph and that year was?
A. 1956
B. 1977
C. 1943
D. 1928
Answer: 1943
Question:
What is the real name of Cesare Beccaria?
A. Cesare Bonesara Marchese de Beccaria
B. Cesare Bonesara de Marchese Beccaria
C. Cesare de Marchese Bonesara Beccaria
D. Cesare Marchese de Bonesara Beccaria
Answer: Cesare Bonesara Marchese de Beccaria
Question:
The father of military espionage was;
A. Akbar
B. Genghis Khan
C. Alexander The Great
D. Fredrick The Great
Answer: Fredrick the Great
IN GENERAL CLASS: MEASURING OUTCOMES AT THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION

LEVELS
Question:
The main and common symptoms of coma not only in crime incident is:
A. Paleness of the lips
B. Unconsciousness
C. Intermittent pulse rates
D. Blackening of the eyelids
Answer: Unconsciousness
Question:
If responding to a fire, you as an arson prober arrived there with the fire still in progress, what would you
do FIRST?
A. Help put-off the fire
B. Cordon the area
C. Start interviewing witnesses
D. Observe the kind of smoke
Answer: Help put-off the fire

Question:
If you cannot prosecute a drunken driver because for example, the level intoxication does not exceed 10%
what is your recourse as a respected traffic prober?
A. Compel to attend seminar
B. Recommended license revocation
C. Prohibit to take liquor
D. Confiscate the license
Answer: Confiscate the license
IN GENERAL CLASS: INTERPRETING CAUSE-AND-EFFECT RELATIONSHIPS
Question:
Is humidity a factor in the presence or absence of gunpowder?
A. never
B. it depends
C. yes
D. no
Answer: yes
Question:
In polygraph examination, is the taking of medicine like tranquilizer and for colds affect the result of the
tests?
A. Yes
B. It depends
C. Never
D. No
Answer: yes
Question:
The investigator should avoid asking witnesses long complicated questions because this will:
A. Give the witness a chance to formulate desired answer.
B. Enable him to ascertain the purpose of the interviewer
C. Renders difficulty in obtaining the facts for conviction
D. Embraces him and cause him to answer he does not know
Answer: Embraces him and cause him to answer he does not know
Question:
In the investigation of a rape case, use of ultra-violent light is a useful method because
A. Only to establish whether certain stains, after they have been located by some other method.
B. To locate stains, but not to establish whether they are semen stains
C. Both to locate stains and to establish whether they are semen stains
D. Neither for finding nor for determining their nature
Answer: To locate stains, but not to establish whether they are semen stains
IN SPECIFIC CLASS: Yes or No/True or False/Correct or Incorrect type of question (Positive-Negative)
Question:
Interrogation is the questioning of a person suspected of having committed an offense. Can interrogation
be also made on witnesses?
A. No C. It depends
B. Seldom D. Yes
Answer: Yes
Question:
Are search warrants by the courts of law always issued in the name of the Philippines?
A. no C. it depends
B. possible D. yes
Answer: Yes
Question:
The robbery in this case may be considered to have been committed by a band because there are four (4)
malefactors. This statement is:
A. Partly true
B. Partly false
C. false
D. true
Answer: false
Question:
All criminal actions, whether commenced by filing of complaint or information, are under the direct
control of the public prosecutor. This statement is _______.
A. Correct
B. not correct
C. Partially correct
D. it depends
Answer: Correct
IN SPECIFIC CLASS: ENUMERATION TYPE
Question:
Which of the following are pre-licensing training programs?
I. Basic security guard course
II. Security training officer course
III. Private security training trainors course
IV. Basic security supervisory course
V. Security supervisor development course
A. I, II, and III
B. V, I, and II
C. II, III, and IV
D. IV, V, and I
Answer: I, II, and III

Question:
What test are conducted by the UN selection assistance team for PNP applicants who passed the initial
screening process conducted by the PNP selection Committee?
I. English test
II. Weapon handling and proficiency test
III. Driving test
IV. Intelligence quotient (IQ) test
A. I, II and III
B. III, IV, and I
C. IV, I and II
D. II, III and IV
Answer: III, IV, and I
Question:
In the probe of an automobile fire, the four (4) most important areas to consider are:
a. the electrical system
b. Gas tank
c. Under the hood and:
A. Cooling system
B. Body
C. Front seats
D. Backseats
Answer: Cooling system
IN SPECIFIC CLASS: FILL IN THE BLANKS
Question:
The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) is ______ the department of the interior and Local
Government (DILG) for policy and program coordination
A. Attached to
B. Under
C. Connected to
D. Equal to
Answer: Attached to
Question:
In Adultery and Concubinage, pardon by the offended party will bar criminal prosecution if
_________________.
A. Express or implied pardon given to the wife or husband. A s the case may be and before the
institution of the criminal action
B. Express or implied pardon given to the both offenders and before the institution of the criminal
action
C. Both offenders are express before the institution of the criminal action
D. Both husband and wife express before the institution of the criminal action
Answer: Express or implied pardon given to the both offenders and before the institution of the criminal
action
Question:
Which of the following is an exempting circumstances? When the crime is committed by a person
_____________________________
A. Who had intention to commit so grave a wrong as that committed
B. Who acts under the compulsion of an irresistible force
C. Who acted with abuse of confidence or obvious ungratefulness
D. In contempt of public authorities
Answer: Who acts under the compulsion of an irresistible force
IN SPECIFIC CLASS: ESSAY TYPE
Situation:
Baste, a six-year old boy, is fond of watching the television program "Power Rangers." One day while he
was engrossed watching his favorite television show, Yaya Dub, a maid changed the channel to enable her
to watch "Kalye Serye" This enraged Baste who got his father's revolver, and without warning, shot Yaya
Dub at the back of her head causing her instantaneous death.
Question:
Is Baste criminally liable?
A. Yes, because Baste acted with discernment which will made him criminally liable even if he is a minor.
B. No, because Baste is only 6 years old even if he acted with or without discernment it will not make him
criminally liable.
C. Yes, he is liable for the death of Yaya Dub and he committed Homicide aggravated by the use of a
firearm.
D. No, Baste is not liable for any crime because he was just only engrossed watching his favorite television
and his act is justified.
Answer: No, because Baste is only 6 years old even if he acted with or without discernment it will not make
him criminally liable.
Question:
Suppose that the father of Baste left the Revolver right there in the Television room. Is Baste’s Father
criminally liable?
A. Yes, for Homicide through negligence.
B. No, Baste’s Father is not criminally liable. A person could be held responsible only for his acts.
C. Yes, as an accessory in the crime of Murder.
D. No, Because Baste is not criminally liable. There is no crime committed because of Minority.
Answer: Yes, for Homicide through negligence.
Question:
Is Baste civilly liable?
A. Yes, Baste is civilly liable although he is exempted from criminal liability. Baste is acting with
discernment although he was just only 6 years old.
B. No, as Baste is exempted from criminal liability he is also exempted from civil liability, as a general rule
is that “a person not criminally liable is not also civilly liable.
C. Yes, it shall be devolve upon those having such person under their legal authority or control, unless it
appears that there was no fault or negligence on their part or incase that the minor is in his authority, legal
guardianship or control, or is insolvent the minor should respond to his own property.
D. No, it shall be devolve upon those having such person under their legal authority or control, unless it
appears that there was no fault or negligence on their part.
Answer: Yes, it shall be devolve upon those having such person under their legal authority or control, unless
it appears that there was no fault or negligence on their part or incase that the minor is in his authority,
legal guardianship or control, or is insolvent the minor should respond to his own property.
Question:
Charlemagne with intent to kill shot James using an unlicensed firearm as a result James died instantly.
Now, future Criminologist what crime or crimes was committed by Charlemagne?
A. Homicide, the unlicensed firearm will be appreciated only as an aggravating circumstance
B. Separate crime of Homicide and illegal possession of firearms under PD 1866 amended by RA 8294.
C. Murder, the use of unlicensed fire will be appreciated as a qualifying aggravating circumstance.
D. Separate crime of Murder and illegal possession of firearms under PD 1866 amended by RA 8294.
Answer: Homicide, the unlicensed firearm will be appreciated only as an aggravating circumstance.
IN SPECIFIC CLASS: MATCHING TYPE
Question:
Shabu is originated in China, Cocaine is originated in:
A. Columbia
B. Mexico
C. India
D. France
Answer: Columbia
Question:
The 14k is based in Hong Kong; the Bamboo Gang is based in:
A. Italy
B. China
C. Macao
D. Taiwan
Answer: Taiwan
Question:
MMDA is commonly known as “ecstacy” while methamphetamine hydrochloride-
A. Shabu
B. Cocaine
C. Mescaline
D. Benzedrine
Answer: Shabu
Question:
Cocaine has originated from Columbia; Shabu originated from:
A. Japan
B. China
C. Mexico
D. India
Answer: China
IN SPECIFIC CLASS: IDENTIFICATION TYPE
Question:
‘In dactyloscopy, when we speak of polydactyl hands, it refer to person with?
A. Abnormalities in the fingers
B. Less than five fingers on one hand
C. More than normal number of fingers
D. Exceedingly long fingers
Answer: More than normal number of fingers
Question:
It refers to the specific habit, techniques or peculiarities characterizing the methods/procedures employed
in carrying out the criminal act. It is called:
A. Technical act
B. Modus operandi
C. Crime habit
D. Operational act
Answer: Modus operandi

Question:
It is the number of persons who handled and possess the pieces of evidence the moments they were collected.
A. Chain of collection
B. Chain of custody
C. Chain of delivery
D. All of the above
Answer: Chain of custody
Question:
It refers to an abrupt end of a ridge
A. Ending Ridge
B. Abrupt ending
C. Dot
D. bifurcation
Answer: Ending Ridge
IN SPECIFIC CLASS: DEFINITION OF TERMS TYPE

Question:
AFFF means?
A. Aqueous Film Forming Foam
B. Aqua Form Filming Fade
C. Aquious Film Fade Form
D. Aquoes Form Filming Foam
Answer: Aqueous Film Forming Foam
Question:
Mujahedeen means what?
A. The holy war
B. The base
C. Geronimo
D. Freedom fighters
Answer: Freedom fighters
Question:
The interview of the witness can be described by the acronym IRONIC, which stand for.
A. Inquiry, recognition, organization, novelty, identity, continuity
B. Identity, rapport, omnipresent, narration, inquiry, conclusion
C. Identity, recognition, opening statement, narration, inquiry, conclusion
D. Identity, rapport, opening statement, narration, inquiry, conclusion
Answer: Identity, rapport, opening statement, narration, inquiry, conclusion
Question:
G7 is a group of seven countries who were leading in terms of economy who proposed that money
laundering be made as criminal offense. What are the countries compose of G-7?
A. USA, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Canada and United Kingdom.
B. Switzerland, England, Spain, Turkey, Amsterdam, Scotland and Ireland.
C. Philippines, China, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
D. Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Answer: USA, France, Italy, Germany, Japan, Canada and United Kingdom.
III. The words Not, except, other than, does not belong, and all but one.
Note: the words NOT, EXCEPT, OTHER THAN, DOES NOT BELONG, and ALL BUT ONE simply
means that one is not included or does not belong to the group. If you are in the actual examination it would be
better if you would highlight these words to avoid confusion.
NEITHER means NEGATIVE, none of these or none of the above while
EITHER means POSITIVE, all of these or all of the above.
Question:
What is NOT essential in sketch?
A. Compass direction
B. Legend
C. Name of the sketcher
D. Items
Answer: Name of the sketcher
Question:
Jessie was invited by the NBI operatives to answer questions pertinent to the murder case investigated.
After the questioning at the NBI Headquarters however, he was held for further questioning and
considered him a suspect already. Persons who can visit him are as follows, EXCEPT:
A. Lovers, friend and countrymen
B. Immediate member of his family
C. Any medical doctor, priest or religious minister
D. Personnel of the C.H.R
Answer: Lovers, friend and countrymen

Question:
Motor vehicle accident occurs at a place OTHER THAN on a highway:
A. Motor vehicle non-traffic accident
B. Motor vehicle traffic accident
C. Motor vehicle accident
D. Non-motor vehicle traffic accident
Answer: Motor vehicle non-traffic accident
Question:
Which of the following DOES NOT BELONG to the definition of criminal justice system?
A. The machinery of the government which enforces the rule of conduct necessary to protection of life
and liberty
B. The machinery of the state which enforces the rule of conduct necessary to protection of property
C. The government’s machinery which enforces the rule of conduct necessary to the welfare of the
minority
D. the states which enforce the rules of conduct necessary to the maintenance of peace and order
Answer: The government’s machinery which enforces the rule of conduct necessary to the welfare of the
minority
Question:
ALL BUT ONE is a court or judicial power that is created by the constitution
A. Quasi-judicial
B. Sandigan bayan
C. Military court
D. Supreme court
Answer: Military court
Question:
It is a self-contained program that is able to spread functional copies of itself to other computer system:
A. Trojan horse
B. Worm
C. EITHER OF THE ABOVE
D. NEITHER OF THE ABOVE
Answer: Worm
IV. Typographical Errors (Myopia)
Note: not all of the questions asked in the board exams are correctly phrased. There are unintended errors as
per observance of previous board question.
Question:
It is otherwise known as the Private Security Agency Law of the Philippines.
A. RA 8754
B. RA 4578
C. RA 8547
D. RA 4785
Answer: NONE it should be RA 5487, kahit yung EXAMINERS nalilito. Easyhan mo lang tao din yan.
AND MY TIP “Aside from reading a lot of books but because the type of the examination is Multiple Choice
Question you must at least target 9,000 question then, I will guarantee you that you are going to see you name
on the list of board passers”.
REMEMBER!
These two quotations:
“Victory belongs to the most persevering” and “Hard work makes a difference”
KNOWING THY SELF
I. A GOAL.
As soon as you pursue your dream, your life wakes up and everything has a meaning.
-Barbara Sher
“Dream to be an Exceptional Criminologist and a Topnotcher”
Are you dreaming to become a Criminologist? I am a criminologist and I am one of the living proof and yes I will
give you the burden, the burden are herein stated you just need to follow through it. A glance of my past before I became a
Criminologist, when I was dreaming to top the Licensure exam I often asked from most of my seniors, professors and most
of them told me “go aim to top the board” you have the potential as the board exam came too soon I was not able to maintain
my goal because of many factors and unfortunately I failed to top the board but fortunately I’d just passed and now I am a
criminologist. Who will thought that I am blessed? As I learned that this saying is worth of credence “Go aim for the stars
and if you failed so you will still land on the moon”.
Most of the candidate for licensure exam aim only to pass the grueling exam and as a result if they got out of luck
on that goal they will fail. Believe me you, it is important to dream big as a reviewee will exert more effort than the normal.
Embed this to your mind and heart, if you only dream of trivial matter or just passing the board exam, expect that the effort
that will be exerted is also trivial. So now! Future Criminologist. Dream to top the board exam!
II. THE NO. 1 PROBLEM “LAZINESS”
If you don’t pay the price for success, you’ll pay the price for failure.
-Zig Ziglar
“Laziness as one of the deadly sin”

Laziness is often the no. 1 problem of every reviewees, laziness is a habit which can compromise everything even
the most promising profession. Laziness is congenial it stems from our surroundings such as lazy friends or unsupportive
relatives, and even yourself because of lack of a definite goals.
Decide and Act, it is the only way to conquer it. The unwillingness to make a decision and none commitment to
follow through with it will result to failure. Commit yourself by achieving your goals and dreams, then you can expect
success. Many reviewees have made a strong decision on what they want. But the commitment to those goals is as important
as establishing them. It’s not enough to say “I want to become a CRIMINOLOGIST”. You’ll need to say, “I want to become
a Criminologist and will do it. I will read 10 hours a day and I will do everything to pass it if that’s what it takes”. Now
future Criminologist be ready to conquer laziness!
III. POOR READING HABIT.
“The testimony of almost all topnotchers that they read 12-16 hours a day that is comparable to 100-150 pages a day
with comprehension”.
Accordingly, Most of the Criminology students while on their college days did not develop a reading habit which
is a vital one, as a result in their review classes they fail to read a lot of material and causing a lot of cramming. Believe me
you reading is the foundation of every examination. Yes it do takes time but it is the only way and there is no shortcut. Each
session of board exams over thousands of examines flunked, only 30% will pass. One of the reasons most often mentioned
is “ok lang yan meron pa naman sa susunod eh.” Don’t fall on the same trap. If your reading skills are weak, improve them!
There are many ways that you can go about it! Don’t make an alibi and persevere.
Remember that board examination needs a strong foundation and it is developed only by reading. There are tips
presented here in my book on how to comprehend and develop speed in reading. Yes I am not a good student before but I
get motivated and learn to read because of our board examination. A tip from mine “Learn by your heart” and it will embed
everything you read and learn in your mind. If you love what you are doing you will totally enjoy reading and learning.
IV. POOR RELATIONSHIPS.
“Gain support from your love ones, family and friends”.
Set everyone straight it is your life it is your choices, if you wanted to really become a professional you must be
willing to sacrifice everything whatever it takes. If your current relationships with your love ones, family, and friends are
positive, encouraging and productive, and helpful it is an advantage on your part. If they are negative, discouraging, and
counter-productive and constantly fight with or worry about your decision, think! Would it compromise your review? If
they are putting unnecessary pressure upon you to perform in the licensure exam? Again think! Poor relationships can ruin
all your plans.
V. NEGATIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS.
“A reviewee with negative personality traits almost invites failure”.
In my practice as a Criminologist in the field of academe, I’d notice some of the reviewees attitude are mediocre,
some of them are Shy, Sarcastic, Critics, Withdrawals, Guilty, Listless, and most of them use alibis all of these negative
personality traits can make a difficult or impossible goal. It is mandatory that we must make adjustments in our self-image
and life style. Those who are unable or unwilling to make the adjustments will unable to “flow with” the changes, believe
me you it is not all about reviewing and passing the board examination, it is the attitude that will bring us even in the depth
of our life. Here are the following reasons:
1. Excessive shyness and withdrawn behavior may lead to criticism by others or unhealthy emotional growth.
2. Sarcasm, though often healthy for the brain and used in fun, is a destructive and extremely a negative habit.
What’s worse is that a sarcastic individual is often unaware of the impact of his sharp comments would affect
someone.
3. Guilt and criticism often go together. Highly critical individuals often vent their feelings through criticism of
others, directing the blame they think they deserve upon others.
4. The countless alibis that poor reviewee use. Alibis are tools of those who do not wish to accept responsibility
for their own lives. Alibis will always give a poor achiever justification for mediocrity. (“STUDENT,
SUCCESS, SECRETS” by Eric Jensen)
VI. UNNECESSARY ACTIVITIES
“Learn to focus on your goal!”

We have only twenty-four hours in a day. Seven days in a week, three hundred sixty five days in a year. Count the
days before the Board exam focus and be prepare for the final battle. Do not cram twenty-five hours into twenty-four
hours a day I will tell you that you will surely fail if you do cramming. One of the great man in the name of Thomas
Edison, said that “success is the result of concentrating on only one thing at a time”. Most of the reviewee try to read
many things at once and that their scattered their efforts which if done properly it will be possibly a potent as if all of their
efforts were focused on one reading. Make a schedule, your own calendar. Leave unnecessary activities which inhibit
your progress are such as: watching too much television, and spending too much time with friends or excessive hours at
work. Proper budgeting of time is essential for success. FOCUS! Future Criminologist! As you follow your dream do also
follow your schedule. So you will be also schedule for your oath taking ceremony as a professional.
VII. ILLNESS
“Believe me you health is wealth”

If you are preparing for a battle you must be conscious of your health take up vitamins for your body. I’m telling
you this. Hurdling the review and the training of reading a lot of books for almost hours in a day is fatal and you could
possibly invite sickness. Be prepared not only mentally but also physically. When I was reviewing I was taking up Vitamin
B complex (glutaphos), Clusivol, Fish as my friend pharmacist told me that it is a food for the brain, apple juice as it was
more effective in waking you up, and of course an overflowing coffee as an stimulant.
In disadvantage, most of the reviewees use this illness to justify their absences which is also a negative personality
trait called “malingering” do not use this to justify your slothfulness. So get up there! And avoid sickness! Or else your
board exam results will be also sick.
VIII. DEVELOP A DESIRE.
I do love AIDA “Ambition, Interest, Desire, Action”
If you lack a good reason to do well, you need to develop desire. A dull, listless reviewee who lacks interest in
reviewing will certainly not have the motivation to efficiently conquer the board exam.
Be in love with AIDA “ambition, interest, desire, and action. Remember that you are not only doing it for yourself
be motivated. If you become a License Criminologist aside from “ganda and pogi points” it is also a prestige and everyone
will be proud of you.
For my motivation while I was reviewing I’ve written in a Manila paper a phrase that will encourage me to do well.
It is written like this “Good day! 1st Placer Charlemagne James P. Ramos”, it helps believe me you. Yes I’d become a 1st
Placer in a big sheet of Manila paper and in the heart of my parents, friends and love ones. Be motivated, be positive it
attracts the universe and it will follow you. But of course Ambition and interest wants desire and action future Criminologist.
Self‐Improvement Contract
Date: ___________________________
Self: ___________________________
Buddy: ___________________________
AGREEMENT
Self: I will COMPILE 20 TERMINOLOGIES every day and use it in a sentence. I will READ 40 PAGES
a DAY. I will ANSWER 300 ITEMS QUESTIONARE a DAY.I WILL MEMORIZE 3 SPECIAL PENAL LAW
and 3 ARTICLES OF THE RPC (2 SECTIONS for EACH RULE in Criminal Procedure and Evidence), 3
FELONIES and its ELEMENTS. I will SHARE a DEVOTION/KNOWLEDGE with my BUDDY in an
HOUR. I WILL SPEAK ENGLISH EVERYDAY WITHIN THE PREMISES OF OUR HOUSE.
CONSEQUENCES
Arranged by self (if contract is honored):
(If contract is broken):
Arranged other (if contract is kept):
Signed:
Self _____________________________
Buddy _____________________________
This contract is effective until END OF REVIEW SESSIONS.

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HOW TO EFFECTIVELY HURDLE THE BOARD EXAMINATION FOR CRIMINOLOGIST.

- “THE RANGE OF PERCEPTION, UNDERSTANDING, OR KNOWLEDGE.”

II. WHAT TO KNOW AND WHAT NOT TO FEAR.

“The chief purpose of the body is to carry the brain around.”

Raju: All is well?

Ranchhoddas: Aal izz well.

Farhan: Words of wisdom from his Holiness Guru Ranchhoddas.

Raju: That resolves the problem?

IV. SCENES BEHIND THE RESULTS OF A HUNDRED BATTLES.

“Learning is not all about the money, be resourceful”.

“There are too many materials but be practical”.

d. Make your own review schedule

“It is your moment grab it!”

Remember to attend religiously on your review.

 Learn to adjust your rates

LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

CRIME DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION

FORENSIC SCIENCE for. CRIMINALISTICS

CRIMINOLOGY for. CRIMINAL SOCIOLOGY

QUESTIONS AND ANSWER MATERIALS

V. SUFFER NOT TO DEFEAT NOR SUCCUMB IN THE BATTLE. BE A VICTORIOUS WARRIOR!

YOU ARE A POTENTIAL, EVERYONE IS A POTENTIAL TOPNOTCHER AND BOARD PASSER.

CRIMINOLOGY was offered as a course in Plaridel College now known as Philippine

CRIMINOLOGY PROGRAM was one of the parcels of the Criminal Justice

II. Definition of Terms

III. Practice of Criminology

(a) Natural persons;

V. Privileges of a Registered Criminologist.

VI. Professional Regulatory Board for Criminologist.

Administrative Supervision of the Board; Provision of Support Services.

Qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Board.

(a) Must be a natural-born Filipino citizen and a resident of the Philippines;

Powers, Functions, Duties and Responsibilities of the Board.

Term of Office and Compensation, Allowances and Other Benefits.

THE PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD FOR CRIMINOLOGIST

Atty. Ramil G. Gabao h Hon. Warren M. Corpuz h Hon. Lani T. Palmones

ONE MUST KNOW THEIR SPECIALTIES!

Grounds for Removal or Suspension of Board Chairperson/Member

PRC administers the Criminology Board Examination to read as follows:

Qualification for Examination.

Subjects for Licensure Examination.

Criminal Jurisprudence and Procedure (20%)

1. Human Rights Education

Law Enforcement Administration (15%)

Crime Detection and Investigation (20%)

21. FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND INTELLIGENCE (the subject intelligence

Forensic Science (formerly Criminalistics) 15%

Criminology (formerly Criminal Sociology) 20%

39. INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINOLOGY

Correctional Administration (10%)

52. HISTORY OF CORRECTION SYSTEM

The Board Exam Schedule

FIRST DAY BATTLE

Subject Area Weight Area

Morning session (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM)

SECOND DAY BATTLE

Morning session (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM)