The Presidential Social Fund–Special Financial Assistance (PSF-SFA) is a government financial assistance program under Republic Act No. 6963 that grants cash assistance to families of PNP uniformed personnel who are killed or permanently incapacitated during legitimate police operations. It was established as part of the government’s effort to give back to the families of police officers who have given their lives or suffered permanent disability in service and to support men and women in uniform, recognizing the risks they face in maintaining peace and order. Later, it was reinforced through programs like the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP) to also include shelter, education, and health care assistance. Its main goal is to ease the financial burden of affected families by granting monetary aid, covering medical and related expenses, and restoring service-related benefits as recognition of the sacrifices they have made in the line of duty.
For police officers and their families who may want to avail of the benefits of this program, this guide will walk you through and give you a better understanding of what the PSF-SFA is, its purpose, scope, benefits, eligibility, and the process of applying for assistance.
Purpose and Goals
The PSF-SFA was established to:
- Provide financial relief to families of PNP personnel killed in police operations (KIPO) or those who became permanently incapacitated (WIPO).
- Recognize the service and sacrifice of police officers who put their lives on the line to protect communities.
- Help beneficiary families recover financially by giving them direct cash support that can be used for daily needs, medical care, or education.
- Support the broader government commitment under the RA No. 6963 to provide benefits to men and women in uniform.
Scope and Coverage
The PSF-SFA is a form of financial assistance for PNP uniformed personnel or their families when the officer is killed or permanently incapacitated due to a legitimate police operation.
- The benefit is equivalent to six (6) months of the officer’s average salary, including allowances and bonuses, computed from the last 12 months prior to death or permanent disability.
- It also covers reimbursement of medical and hospital expenses, subsistence, and transportation costs if these were not already shouldered by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).
- Additionally, it provides restoration of deducted leave credits if the absences were service-related.
It covers:
- PNP uniformed personnel killed in a legitimate police operation.
- PNP uniformed personnel permanently incapacitated in the line of duty due to injuries specified under Annex A of the guidelines, including loss of limbs, paralysis, hearing or vision loss, major organ loss, spinal cord injuries, and other serious conditions.
- The legal beneficiaries or immediate family members of personnel killed in action.
Benefits
Beneficiaries may receive the following assistance:
- Cash assistance equivalent to six months’ salary, including bonuses and allowances, based on the officer’s last 12 months of service.
- Reimbursement of reasonable expenses for medicines, hospital bills, medical attendants, transportation, and food allowance if not already covered by NAPOLCOM.
- Restoration of deducted leave credits incurred in the line of duty.
Note: This cash support is released within three (3) days from the issuance of a Certificate of Legitimate Operation (for deceased personnel) or a Medical Certificate (for permanently incapacitated personnel).
Who Can Avail?
The following are eligible:
- Families of PNP personnel killed during legitimate police operations.
- PNP personnel declared permanently incapacitated due to service-related injuries or conditions.
- Beneficiaries officially declared as legal heirs by the Records Management Division or Regional Police Health and Resource Development Division (RPHRDD).
Requirements for Application
Applicants must prepare the following documents:
Note: Beneficiaries are also required to open a Land Bank ATM Pension Account, where the financial assistance will be deposited.
- Unit Endorsement (issued by the unit).
- Certificate of Legitimate Operation (signed by the Unit Director).
- Spot Report (submitted by the Immediate Supervisor).
- Certificate of Declared Legal Beneficiaries (from DPRM or RPHRDD).
- Medical Certificate (for permanent incapacity, issued by PNP Health Service/Regional Health Service).
- Death Certificate (from the Local Civil Registrar, for deceased personnel).
- Validation on Legitimacy of Operation (from the Intelligence Group).
How to Apply for the PSF-SFA
To apply, here’s the procedures you can follow:
Step 1. Initial Steps (within 24 hours after incident)
- The Immediate Supervisor submits a Spot Report to the Unit or Regional Director.
- A Survivor Officer is assigned to assist the family in processing documents and opening a Land Bank ATM Pension Account.
- The Unit or Regional Director issues the Certificate of Legitimate Operation.
Step 2. Submission of Documents
- Administrative and Resource Management Division (ARMD) or the Moral Welfare Section (MWS) gathers the required documents.
- Documents are forwarded to the Directorate for Comptrollership (DC) and Directorate for Personnel and Records Management (DPRM) for validation.
Step 3. Processing of Financial Assistance
- The Accounting Division, DC computes the cash benefit.
- Fiscal and Budget Divisions prepare the Notice of Fund Availability (NFA) and allocate funds for release.
- A Disbursement Voucher (DV) is prepared indicating the claimant’s ATM account details.
Step 4. Release of Benefits
- Within 24 hours of processing, the Finance Service prepares the check or ADA (Advice to Debit Account).
- Cash is credited to the beneficiary’s Land Bank account.
Step 5. Post-Release Documentation
- Supporting documents (Death/Medical Certificates, validation reports) are forwarded to the Commission on Audit (COA) for post-audit.
General Guidelines
Make sure to take note of the following guidelines as well to ensure smoother application:
- Claims are prioritized for families of PNP personnel killed or incapacitated in the line of duty.
- Only those with no final judgment of committing crimes or human rights violations during the operation are entitled.
- Permanent incapacity must be certified by a PNP Medical Officer or Regional Health Service.
- Personnel validated as not legitimately involved in operations will have the assistance deducted from their retirement benefits, and supervisors who submitted false documents will face administrative charges.
Injuries and Conditions Considered as Permanent Incapacity
Examples of service-related injuries covered include:
- Loss of fingers, hands, arms, legs, ears, eyesight, or hearing.
- Severe head injuries, paralysis, complete motor or sensory loss.
- Loss of vital organs such as kidney, spleen, or lungs.
- Spinal cord injuries with neurologic deficits.
Penalties and Provisions
Some other provisions of the program include the following:
- Any personnel found violating the guidelines will face administrative charges under NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 2016-002.
- Provisions inconsistent with these rules are considered rescinded.
- The memorandum took effect 15 days after being filed at the UP Law Center, in line with the Revised Administrative Code of 1987.
Video: Presidential Social Fund
The Presidential Social Fund-Special Financial Assistance (PSF-SFA) is one of the various ways that the government gives back to the families of police officers who have given their lives or suffered permanent disability in service. By providing financial relief, the program helps families cope with sudden loss or long-term disability while recognizing the sacrifices made by PNP personnel. Beneficiaries are encouraged to work closely with their assigned Survivor Officer and promptly prepare the required documents to speed up the release of assistance. For more information on how the government uses the PSF, watch this video below:
For more details on other related programs, you may also check the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP). For other questions and concerns, you may reach out and coordinate with your respective units.
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