Napolcom Commends EPD for 13-Month UPER Top Rank

Philippine National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Rafael Vicente Calinisan praised the Eastern Police District (EPD) for ranking first in the Unit Performance Evaluation Report (UPER) across the National Capital Region Police Office for April 2026 – the 13th consecutive month it has held the top spot.

“I commend the men and women of the Eastern Police District, led by Police Brig. Gen. Melecio Buslig Jr., for their remarkable achievement,” Calinisan said in a statement. “This accomplishment reflects disciplined leadership, effective management, and a shared commitment to delivering quality police service to the communities they serve.”

The UPER is the Philippine National Police's primary performance assessment mechanism. It measures police units across crime prevention, solution efficiency, public safety initiatives, personnel management, and organizational discipline.

“Consistently ranking first among all police districts in the National Capital Region, the country's most densely populated and operationally demanding policing environment, is a significant indicator of sustained excellence, accountability, and institutional performance,” Calinisan added.

The commissioner credited the EPD Command Group, the chiefs of police of Pasig, Mandaluyong, Marikina and San Juan City Police Stations, the District Mobile Force Battalion, and every officer and personnel on the ground. He also recognized the support of local government units and stakeholders for contributing to EPD's operational and administrative accomplishments.

“Their consistent performance demonstrates that excellence is not achieved by chance but through hard work, accountability, and a clear sense of mission,” Calinisan said.