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PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF CRIMINOLOGY

Resolution No. 02
Series of 2024

ENHANCED TABLES OF SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE SUBJECTS IN THE

LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR CRIMINOLOGISTS BASED ON THE
STANDARDIZED FORMAT ALIGNED WITH THE PHILIPPINE QUALIFICATIONS
FRAMEWORK

WHEREAS, Sec. 9 (h) of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 8981, also known as the “PRC
Modernization Act of 2000”, empowers all the Professional Regulatory Boards to prepare,
adopt and issue the syllabi or tables of specifications (TOS) of the subjects for
examinations, in consultation with the academe;

WHEREAS, Section 10 (g) of R.A. No. 11131 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 (AIPO), 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;

WHEREAS, pursuant to this power, the Board issued Resolution No. 05 (s. 2022), entitled
“Adoption and Promulgation of the Revised Tables of Specifications for the Subjects in
the Licensure Examination for Criminologists”;

WHEREAS, the existing TOS for the subjects in the Licensure Examination for
Criminologists (LEC) are in need of updates and enhancements in light of the amendment
on the TOS template as provided for in Commission Resolution No. 1674 (s. 2023).
Further, the list of outcomes competencies under the existing TOS include in a generic
manner those needed by the industry;

WHEREAS, Section 9 of the IRR of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) Act
provides that the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC/Commission) and the CHED
shall closely coordinate with regard to the coverage of the licensure examination;

WHEREAS, several workshops and series of consultations were attended and conducted
by the Board for the purpose of discussing and deliberating with the stakeholders,
industry, and academe the enhancement of the TOS of the LEC subjects, as follows:

1. Travel Order No. 69 (s. 2023) - February 17-18, 2023 in

Cagayan de Oro; February 23-24, 2023 in Cebu City;
2. Office Order No. 940 (s. 2023) - August 30-31, 2023 in Manila;
3. Office Order No. 20 (s. 2024) - January 18-20, 2024 in Manila;

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PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF CRIMINOLOGY
Resolution No. qo (s. 2024)
Enhanced TablesofSpecifications for the Subjects in the Licensure
Examination for Criminologists based on the Standardized Format
aligned with the Philippine Qualifications Framework
Page 2 of 3

WHEREAS, on 19 January 2024, the Professional Criminologists Association of the

Philippines, Inc. (PCAP), the AIPO for Criminologists passed Board Resolution No.
20240118-01 submitting the final draft of the enhanced TOS;

WHEREAS, the TOS will appropriately incorporate the competencies covering the topics
and sub-topics, or areas and sub-areas, or concepts and sub-concepts into the
examination subjects. The TOS does not only provide for the percentage weights and
number of items but also the different qualification descriptors, taking into account the
POP standards;

WHEREAS, herein proposed enhanced TOS for the LEG subjects have been formulated
and finalized by the Board, with the assistance of PRC Test Consultant, the academe,
industry, and other stakeholders.

WHEREFORE, the Board, pursuant to its powers and functions under R.A. No. 11131,
RESOLVES, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to enhance and finalize the Tables of
Specifications for the subjects in Licensure Examination for Criminologists and which form
part of this Resolution as Annex “A”.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution, with its Annex A, shall be applied in the July
2024 Licensure Examination for Criminologists and the subsequent schedules thereof.

This Resolution, together with its Annex shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following
its complete publication in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation
in the Philippines.

Let a copy of this Resolution be furnished the University of the Philippines Law Center,
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and other Criminology
organizations/associations for information.

Done in the City of Manila, this 16th day of April, ?n?4

RAMIL7e<'GABAO
Chairperson

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WARREN M. CORPUZ LANT'T. PALMONES
Member 7 Msmbsi:

VACANT
Member Msoibai:

ATTESTED BY:

ATTY. BAUTISTA
Chief, PRB Secretariat Division
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF CRIMINOLOGY
Resolution No. 02 (s. 2024)
Enhanced Tables of Specifications for the Subjects in the Licensure
Examination for Criminologists based on the Standardized Format
aligned with the Philippine Qualifications Framework
Page 3 of 3

APPROVED:

CHARfTO A. ZAMORA
/Qhairperson

JOs'e^CUETO, JR.
RWIN M. ENAt
Commissioner Commissioner

DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE

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EFFECTIVE DATE: 05Mi Oos-H
 Table of Specifications

Board of Criminology
as of January 22, 2024
Subject: Crime Detection and Investigation
Weight: 20%

PQF Level: 6

Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Topics and Competencies Wgt No. of Item

The examinees can perform the following

competencies under each topic:
CRIME DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION 20% 100 30 50 16 3 1
1. Fundamentals of Criminal 3% 15 4 6 5
Investigation and Intelligence
1.1. Explain the objectives of criminal
investigation and principles of
intelligence, tools of investigation,
the cardinal points of investigation
and phases of criminal investigation.
1 5 4 1
1.2. Distinguish the procedures and
principles in the conduct of
surveillance, the intelligence cycle,
informants and informer, distinction
and classification information and
documents.
1 5 3 2
1.3. Assess the kinds, principles, and
procedures involving arrest 1 5 3 2
 including essential provisions of
R.A. 7438 and R.A. 9745, search
and seizure, methods of crime
search and sketches.

2. Specialized Crime Investigation 1 2% 10 1 6 3

with Legal Medicine
2.1. Distinguish the different approaches
in the conduct of criminal
investigation for each crime falling
under the crimes against person of
the Revised Penal Code (murder,
homicide, parricide, infanticide,
abortion, physical Injuries, and
rape), essential provisions of R.A.
8049 ‘Anti Hazing Law’ as amended
by R.A. 11053, R.A. 7877 ‘Anti-
Sexual Harassment Law’, R.A.
11313 ‘Safe Spaces Act’.
1 5 3 2
2.2. Examine the following: kinds of
death and pathological classification
of death and changes in the body
after death, and classification and
characteristics of wounds. 1 5 1 3 1
3. Specialized Crime Investigation 2 2% 10 2 6 2
with Interview and Interrogation
3.1. Explain the kinds and methods of
interview and interrogation, legal
requirements for admission and
confession, principles of dying
declaration and independent
relevant statement. 1 5 1 3 1
3.2. Distinguish the different approaches
in the conduct of criminal
investigation for each crime falling
under crimes against property of the
Revised Penal Code (theft, robbery,
and estafa); essential provisions of
R.A. 6539 ‘anti-carnapping law’ as
amended by R.A. 10883, P.D. 1612
“Anti-Fencing”, Laws on Human
Trafficking (R.A. 9208, R.A. 10364 &
R.A.11862) , stages of Money
Laundering (RA 9160, RA 9194, RA
10167, RA 10365, RA 10927)
1 5 1 3 1
4. Traffic Management and Accident
Investigation with Driving 3% 15 6 7 2
4.1. Explain the principles of the 5
components of traffic management
and agencies involved. 0.60 3 2 1
4.2. Discuss the purpose and functions
of: registration and renewal (motor
vehicles & driver's license), the
various traffic signs, traffic light,
pavement or road markings. 0.60 3 2 1
4.3. Use of the principles of driving,
principles of right way, and rules
governing parking. 0.40 2 2
4.4. Compare the various traffic
violations under the following laws ;
Anti-Drunk driving (RA. 10586,)
R.A. 10913, and R.A. 10666 in R.A.
11226. . 0.60 3 3
4.5. Evaluate the principles and
procedures involving traffic
accident investigation,
classification of accidents, the
principles of key events, different
types of tire marks impression and
other debris, last clear chance
principle, state of necessity
principle 0.80 4 2 2

5. Fire Protection and Arson

Investigation
3% 15 3 9 3
5.1. Illustrate the concept of fire triangle
and fire tetrahedron, product of
combustion, types/sources of heat 0.80 4 2 2
 energy, methods of heat transfer,
stages of fire development.

5.2. Apply the classification of fire,

methods of extinguishing classes of
fire, prevention, control and
supression of fire, and phases of
firefighting. 0.60 3 1 2
5.3. Identify active and passive fire
detection, alarm system, and
suppression equipment.
0.40 2 2
5.4. Evaluate the acts which constitute
the crime of arson under PD 1613.
0.60 3 1 2
5.5. Evaluate the fire scene, fire origin
and cause of fire, and burn
patterns.
0.60 3 2 1

6. Vice and Drug Education and

Control
3% 15 3 11 1
6.1. Explain the nature and effects of
vices (alcoholism, prostitution,
gambling) 0.60 3 1 2
6.2. Differentiate the commonly abused
dangerous drugs defined under RA
9165 (opium, morphine, heroin,
cocaine, shabu, marijuana, and
marijuana resin, ecstacy, inhalants),
methods of administration, signs
and symptoms of use, and effects. 1 5 1 4
6.3. Examine the chain of custody
requirement (confiscation and
seizure of illegal drugs until
destruction of confiscated item).
1 5 1 3 1
 6.4. Identify various acts punishable
under R.A. 9165 as amended (Illegal
trafficking and possession).
0.40 2 2

7. Technical Writing 1 and 2 (Legal

forms and Police Report writing)
2% 10 2 4 2 1 1
7.1. Classify the parts, types and
purpose of an affidavit (Sworn
Statement), pleadings (parts of a
motion, manifestation, petition), and
content of police blotter and
complaint sheet.
0.80 4 2 2
7.2. Examine different police reports
(case folder) and basic investigative
report (spot, progress and final).
0.80 4 2 2
7.3. Compare the different types of
Administrative orders and issuances
such as circular, memorandum
order, special order.
0.40 2 1 1

8. Introduction to Cybercrime and

Environmental Laws
2% 10 9 1
8.1. Recognize the acts which
constitutes as violation of RA 10173,
R.A. 10175, Philippine Fisheries
Code of 1998, RA 9147 (Wildlife
Act), RA 9003 (Solid Waste
Management Act), RA 8749
(Philippine Clean Air Act) and, RA
9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act)
0.60 3 3
8.2. Use the Rules on Cybercrime
Warrants, Basic Incident Response, 0.80 4 3 1
 and Procedure on seizing and
collecting digital evidence and
admissibility of digital evidence.

8.3. Understand the Procedure in filing of

Environmental Cases: (Philippine
Fisheries Code of 1998, RA 9147
(Wildlife Act), RA 9003 (Solid Waste
Management Act), RA 8749
(Philippine Clean Air Act) and, RA
9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act)
0.60 3 3
Total 20% 100 30 50 16 3 1
 Table of Specifications

Board of Criminology
as of January 22, 2024
Subject: Criminal Law and Jurisprudence
Weight: 20%

PQF Level: 6

Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Topics and Competencies Wgt No. of Item

The examinees can perform the following

competencies under each topic:
CRIMINAL LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE 20% 100 11 19 50 18 2
1. Introduction to the Criminal Justice 1% 5 1 4
System (CLJ 1)
1.1. Explain the role and functions of the
following law enforcement agencies:
PNP, NBI, BFP and PDEA in the
Criminal Justice System.
0.40 2 1 1
1.2. Discuss the role of the prosecutor in
the administration of justice
specifically in conducting
preliminary investigation and
inquest proceedings.
0.20 1 1
1.3. Describe the hierarchy of courts
and the jurisdiction of trial courts.
0.20 1 1
 1.4. Understand the role and function of
BJMP and BUCOR in the criminal
Justice System
0.20 1 1
2. Human Rights Education (CLJ 2) 1% 5 3 2
2.1. Illustrate the concept of due process
of law and equal protection of laws in
the administration of justice.
0.20 1 1
2.2. Demonstrate the rights of the person
under custodial investigation and
anti-torture act in conducting
criminal investigation. 0.20 1 1
2.3. Use the right against unreasonable
search and seizure. 0.20 1 1
2.4. Determine the limitations of the
following rights: privacy, freedom of
speech and right against self-
incrimination. 0.20 1 1
2.5. Determine judicial remedies of
persons whose right to life and
liberty are violated (Writ of Habeas
Corpus, Writ of Amparo and Habeas
data). 0.20 1 1
3. Criminal Law (Book 1) (CLJ 3) 4% 20 3 2 12 3
3.1. Recall the different characteristics
of criminal law and the nature and
elements of felony including the
concept of dolo and culpa, and the
plurality of crimes. 0.60 3 3
3.2. Classify the participation of persons
criminally liable for felonies
including conspiracy and proposal.
0.80 4 3 1
3.3. Determine the stages of the
commission of felony and its
classification based on gravity, and
the graduated scale of penalties. 0.60 3 1 2
3.4. Apply the different circumstances
affecting criminal liability. 1.20 6 6
3.5. Identify the various mode of
extinction of criminal liability in a
given scenario. 0.80 4 2 2
4. Criminal Law (Book 2) (CLJ 4) 6% 30 5 2 19 4
4.1. Analyze the elements of crimes
against person specifically murder,
homicide, parricide, infanticide,
rape, physical injuries and illegal
discharge of firearms. 1.60 8 4 4
4.2. Differentiate the crimes against
property specifically theft, robbery,
brigandage, estafa and malicious
mischief and crimes against
personal liberty specifically
kidnapping and serious illegal
detention, unlawful arrest, threats
and coercion. 1 6 2 4
4.3. Apply the elements of other felonies
specifically piracy (PD 532 and
RPC), arbitrary detention, violation
of domicile, assault, alarm and
scandal, infidelity in the custody of
prisoners, grave scandal, bribery. 1 5 5
4.4. Compare the crimes against honor
specifically slander by deed and
intriguing against honor and crimes
against chastity specifically
concubinage, adultery, seduction
and abduction, including bigamy. 1.20 6 6
4.5. Recall the punishable acts under
the following Special Penal Laws:
Human Trafficking, Terrorism,
Hazing, Safe Space Act. 1.20 5 5

5. Criminal Evidence (CLJ 5)

3.60% 18 2 8 6 2
5.1. Recall important terminologies like
evidence, proof beyond reasonable
doubt, substantial evidence, 0.40 2 2
 preponderance of evidence,
equipoise of evidence,
equiponderance of evidence

5.2. Identify evidence according to forms. 0.40 2 2

5.3. Categorize the kinds/classes of
evidence.
0.40 2 2
5.4. Illustrate the rules of admissibility of
evidence in general.
0.60 6 2 2 2
5.5. Explain the manner of offering of
evidence and their objections.
0.80 2 1 1
5.6. Discuss the rules for presenting
documentary evidence.
0.60 2 1 1
5.7. Explain the sufficiency of evidence.
0.40 2 2

6. Criminal Procedure and Court

Testimony (CLJ 6)
4.40% 22 3 10 7 2
6.1. Compare the jurisdiction of courts. 0.60 3 2 1
6.2. Discuss the fundamental concepts
of criminal procedure. 0.40 2 2
6.3. Determine the rights of the accused
during trial.
0.60 3 2 1
6.4. Evaluate the procedure in the
conduct of arrest (with or without a
warrant) and of a search and
seizure.
1.20 4 2 2
6.5. Illustrate the procedure in the filing
of cases, conducting preliminary
investigation and inquest
proceedings, including Barangay
Justice System.
0.80 4 1 3
6.6. Utilize the process in the
application for bail, arraignment,
pre-trial and trial.
0.40 4 1 3
6.7. Illustrate the procedure in the
presentation of witnesses, including
child witnesses, particularly, in the
conduct of direct examination and
cross-examination.
0.40 2 2
Total 20% 100 11 19 50 18 2
 Table of Specifications

Board of Criminology
as of January 22, 2024
Subject: Correctional Administration
Weight: 10%

PQF Level: 6

Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Topics and Competencies Wgt No. of Item

The examinees can perform the following

competencies under each topic:
CORRECTIONAL ADMINISTRATION 10% 100 5 26 49 13 7
1. Institutional Correction 4% 40 4 8 20 4 4
1.1. Discuss 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.
1.20 12 4 8
1.2. Apply the functions, organization,
administration, management,
operations, planning, decision-
making process, training,
disciplinary process, and
accountability of personnel in the 1 10 10
 BJMP, Provincial Jail, BUCOR, and
other facilities.

1.3. Implement 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.
1 10 10
1.4. Evaluate the principles,
management, planning, and
decision-making of crises and
incidents in the BJMP, Provincial
Jail, and BUCOR in case of riot,
escape, hostage, contrabands, fire,
food poisoning, flood, earthquake,
typhoon, and other calamities and
incidents.
0.80 8 4 4
2. Non-Institutional Correction 4% 40 4 8 20 4 4
2.1. Discuss 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 0.60 6 2 4
 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.

2.2. 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. 1 10 10
2.3. 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. 1 10 10
2.4. Discuss the process and grant of
time allowance, qualification/
disqualification/cancellation/
revocation of the grant, and the 0.60 6 2 4
 related provisions of the extinction
of criminal liability both total and
partial.
2.5. Explain the relevant provisions of
the law on PDLs preventive
imprisonment, allowance for good
conduct, and special time for
loyalty. 0.80 8 4 4
3. Therapeutic Modalities 2% 20 2 4 10 2 2
3.1. Discuss developmental aspects of
therapeutic modalities: behavioral
management or behavioral therapy;
emotional and psychological;
intellectual and spiritual or cognitive
therapy; vocational and survival
skills.
0.60 6 2 4
3.2. Implement the rehabilitation,
reformation, reintegration programs,
and promotion of human rights
programs among the PDLs across
all institutions. 1 10 10
3.3. Evaluate the re-integration programs
(TCMP) of the PDL's of BJMP,
Provintial Jails, BuCOR, PPA, and
the relevant community policies and
laws on former PDL's. 0.40 4 2 2
Total 10 100 10 20 50 10 10
 Table of Specifications

Board of Criminology
as of January 22, 2024
Subject: Criminology
Weight: 20%

PQF Level: 6

Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Topics and Competencies Wgt No. of Item

The examinees can perform the following

competencies under each topic:
CRIMINOLOGY 20% 100
1. Introduction to Criminology 2% 10 10
1.1. Discuss the following basic theories:
1.1.1 Classical School of
Criminology 1.1.2 Neo-Classical
School 1.1.3 Positivist School of
Criminology
0.02 2 2
1.2. Understand the fundamental
concepts of criminology such as
crime, deviance, norms, laws, mala
in se, mala prohibita consensus,
conflict and interactionist model.
0.02 2 2
1.3. Identify the typologies of crimes and
criminal offenders such as types of 0.03 3 3
 murder, sexual assaults, and
Conklin's typology of robbers

1.4. Articulate the scope of practice and

privileges of the Philippine
Criminology (RA 11131) Profession
and career paths
0.03 3 3
2. Theories of Crime Causation 2% 10 4 6
2.1. Explain the trait theories of crime
such as: 2.1.1 criminal anthropology
2.1.2 somatotyping 2.1.3 IQ and
crime 2.1.4 family studies 2.1.5
neurotransmitters and hormones
0.03 3 3
2.2. Relate the following theories of crime
causations to law enforcement
activities, 2.2.1 Rational Choice
2.2.2 Broken Windows 2.2.3 Crime
Prevention Through Environmental
Design (CPTED) 2.2.4 Routine
Activities Theory 2.2.5 Crime
Pattern Theory 0.03 3 1 2
2.3. Determine the various risk factors
associated with crime, including but
not limited to poverty,
unemployment, peer pressure,
religious influences, social
responsibility, drug involvement,
and family dynamics 0.02 2 2
2.4. Illustrate the importance of
discerning crime patterns within the
frameworks of Social learning
theories, social disorganization,
strain theories, and labeling theory
in the context of law enforcement
and crime prevention. 0.02 2 1 1
3. Human Behavior and Victimology 3% 15 4 6 3 2
3.1. Explain the dynamics of human
behavior and stages of the human
development based on: 3.1.1
Erikson's Psychosocial
Development Theory (Erik Erikson)
3.1.2 Cognitive Developmental
Theory (Jean Piaget) 3.1.3
Behaviorism (B.F. Skinner) 3.1.4
Social Learning Theory (Albert
Bandura) 3.1.5 Cognitive-Behavioral
Theory (Aaron Beck) 3.1.6
Humanistic Theory (Abraham
Maslow, Carl Rogers) 0.40 2 1 1
3.2. Illustrate proficiency in managing
individuals with mental and
personality adisorders such as: 3.2.1
Substance Use Disorders 3.2.2
Schiziphrenia 3.2.3 Depression
3.2.4 Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD) 3.2.5 Personality
Disorders
0.60 3 1 2
3.3. Analyze the concept and theories of
victimization, delving into the
multifaceted aspects of victim roles,
victim profiling, and cybercrime
victimization. 1.00 5 1 2 2
3.4. Evaluate the strategies and
provisions for victim's protection
outlined in RA 9262 and RA 6981
(Witness Protection Program) 1.00 5 1 2 2
4. Professional Conduct and Ethical
Standards 3% 15 1 10 4
4.1. Apply the principles of ethics,
morality, values, social norms, and
standards in law enforcement
activities. 0.80 4 4
4.2. Exhibit adherence to the Law
Enforcement Code of Professional
Conduct and Ethical Standards. 0.60 3 1 2
4.3. Apply the Oath of Office for public
officers and employees, embodying
the principles of the Code of
Conduct and Ethical Standards for
government officials and employees
and Code of Conduct and
Professional Ethical Standards for
Criminologists. 1.00 5 1 4
4.4. Comprehend the concept of ethics
and its practical application
concerning the foundational
principles of human rights. 0.60 3 1 2

5. Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile

Justice
3% 15 5 8 2
5.1. Recognize the social, community
and environmental influences
associated with juvenile
delinquency such as:
5.1.1. Gender
5.1.2. Family
5.1.3. Peers
5.1.4. Schools
5.1.5. Drug Use
5.1.6. Adolescence
0.80 4 2 2
5.2. Elucidate the pivotal provisions of
Presidential Decree No. 603 (Child
and Youth Welfare Code), Republic
Act No. 7610 (Special Protection of
Children Against Abuse,
Exploitation, and Discrimination
Act), and Republic Act No. 7658
(Prohibition of Employment of
Children Below 15 Years of Age),
understanding their collective
contribution to the protection and
promotion of children's rights. 0.60 3 1 2
5.3. Determine the appropriate
procedures in handling CICL by law
enforcers from initial contact to
investigation based on Republic Act
Number 9344 as amended.
0.40 2 1 1
5.4. Implement the protocols for
intervening with children at risk and
diverting Children in Conflict with the
Law (CICL).
0.60 3 3
5.5. Implement the process of
rehabilitation of CICL.
0.60 3 1 2
6. Dispute Resolution and
Crisis/Incident Management
3% 15 3 11 1
6.1. Utilize the principles and procedures
of mediation, negotiation,
conciliation, arbitration, early neutral
evaluation, mini trial, court-annexed
mediation, and judicial and
indigenous mode of dispute
resolution as outlined in RA 9285
and RA 7160. 1.00 5 2 3
6.2. Illustrate the operational procedures
during incident situations, such as
hostage scenarios, bomb threats,
and domestic disturbances. 1.00 5 4 1
6.3. Execute the various types, stages
(proactive and reactive) and
distinctive characteristics of critical
incident management within the
context of the Philippine National
Police (PNP).
1.00 5 1 4
7. Criminological Research 1 and 2
4% 20 7 11 1 1
7.1. Discuss the different types of
research methodologies applicable
in criminological studies: 7.1.1.
Descriptive Studies;
7.1.1. Correlation studies
7.1.2. Phenomenological
studies
7.1.3. Case Studies
1.00 5 3 1 1
7.2. Utilize the suitable research design,
instruments, sampling techniques,
validity and reliability and relevant
descriptive statistical tools in a
criminology research paper.
0.60 3 1 2
7.3. Implement the process of research
problem identification and definition,
hypothesis formulation, research
framework, and literature review
within the context of criminological
studies.
1.00 5 1 3 1
7.4. Apply the guidelines in preparing an
ethical consideration for a research
paper.
1.00 5 2 3
7.5. Utilize the analysis and
interpretation of data derived from
the study's results.
0.40 2 2
Total 100 100 30 50 17 2 1
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Board of Criminology
as of January 22, 2024
Subject: Forensic Science
Weight: 15%

PQF Level: 6

Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Topics and Competencies Wgt No. of Item

The examinees can perform the following

competencies under each topic:
FORENSIC SCIENCE 15% 100 17 13 50 14 5 1
1. Personal Identification Techniques 3% 20 2 4 10 4
1.1. Discuss the other methods of
personal identification (DBA,
forensic odontology), Henry FBI
classification formula and filing
system of classified fingerprint
cards.
0.90 6 2 4
1.2. Analyze the principles of fingerprint
identification, fingerprint
characteristics and patterns
0.90 6 3 3
1.3. Explain the taking and recording of
friction skin (live and post mortem),
latent print detection methods and
latent print preservation techniques
0.90 6 5 1
1.4. Apply the ACE-V methodology in
processing latent prints
0.30 2 2
2. Forensic Photography 3% 20 2 4 10 4

2.1. Describe the general principles of

photography; types of flash
photography and properties, nature
and characteristics of light.
0.90 6 2 4
2.2. Apply the principles of exposure
triangle and the procedures of crime
scene and evidence photography. 1.20 8 6 2
2.3. Analyze the functions of the basic
parts of Digital and
manual/analogue cameras and
types of lenses. 0.90 6 4 2
3. Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology 1.20% 8 3 5
3.1. Explain the principles and
significance of forensic chemistry &
toxicology including the legal
aspects of forensic chemistry 0.30 2 2
3.2. Identify reliable preliminary and
confirmatory tests in the examination
of biological, physical and trace
evidence.
0.30 2 1 1
3.3. Apply the procedure in the collection
and preservation of biological
evidence (blood, hair, semen), and
physical evidence (drugs, fibers,
glass, toolmarks) 0.30 2 2
3.4. Compare biological and chemical
poisons and its types including its
antidotes. 0.30 2 2
4. Questioned Documents
Examination
2.40% 16 2 3 8 3
4.1. Describe the kinds of documents
and questioned documents,
equipment and apparatus used in
questioned document examination. 0.75 5 2 3
4.2. Analyze the process of forgery
detection, handwriting examination
and signature identification. 1.35 9 8 1
4.3. Explain the procedures in counterfeit
identification. 0.30 2 2
5. Lie Detection Techniques 2.10% 14 2 2 7 2 1
5.1. Discuss the methods of detecting
deception, and factors affecting
accuracy of polygraph examination. 0.60 4 2 2
5.2. Distinguish the phases of polygraph
examination, components of
polygraph, chart markings, and
rules in chart interpretation. 1.20 8 7 1
5.3. Explain test questions in polygraph
examination (relevant, irrelevant
and control). 0.30 2 2
6. Forensic Ballistics 3% 20 1 5 10 3 1
6.1. Describe the instruments used to
examine ballistic evidence, crime
scene processing of ballistic
evidence, and presentation of
ballistic evidence in court. 0.90 6 1 5
6.2. Evaluate the branches of ballistics,
classification of firearms, parts of
the ammunition, class and individual
characteristics of firearms. 1.50 10 9 1
6.3. Explain the proper collection,
marking and preservation of
firearms, fired bullets, and fired
cartridge cases. 0.60 4 1 3
7. Forensic Report Writing and
Laboratory Safety
0.30% 2 1 1
7.1. Write a forensic report for court
presentation 0.15 1 1
7.2. Apply safety procedures in the
laboratory 0.15 1 1
Total 100 100 9 21 51 16 2 1
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Board of Criminology
as of January 22, 2024
Subject: Law Enforcement and Administration
Weight: 15%

PQF Level: 6

Bloom’s Taxonomy Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating

Topics and Competencies Wgt No. of Item

The examinees can perform the following

competencies under each topic:
LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION 15% 100 5 26 49 13 7
1. Law Enforcement Organization and 1.20% 8 1 2 5
Administration (Inter-Agency
Approach)
1.1. Describe the principles of
organization, management, and
administration of various law
enforcement and public safety.
0.45 3 1 2
1.2. Carry out the powers and functions
of the following major law
enforcement and public safety
agencies: PNP, NBI, PDEA, PCG,
BFP, and BID.
0.60 4 4
1.3. Assess the efficiency of the policing
system in the law enforcement
(POP).
0.15 1 1
2. Comparative Models in Policing 0.75% 5 1 3 1
2.1. Discuss the theories of policing; the
Philippine policing and transnational
crime.
0.15 1 1
2.2. Implement the process of ASEAN
cooperation, INTERPOL,
Extradition Treaty, and international
agreements on Law Enforcement
cooperation. 0.15 2 2
2.3. Apply the 4 policing models in the
law enforcement 0.30 1 1
2.4. Evaluate the importance of policing
in social life, its goals, and roles of
the police in the affairs of the
state/government. (Multi-cultural
policing) 0.15 1 1
3. Introduction to Industrial Security 1.05% 7 1 1 4 1
Concepts
3.1. Explain the RA No.11917 related to
operation and management and
Practice of Profession.
0.30 2 1 1
3.2. Demonstrate security training and
skills on customer relations, basic
security and safety protocols,
including corporate intelligence and
investigation. 0.30 2 2
3.3. Apply skills on security survey, plan,
the types of security (Physical,
Personnel, Document &
Information) and application of Risk
management and Business
Continuity Management Plan. 0.30 2 2
3.4. Relate theories, concepts, and
philosophy of security & safety.
(Architectural security/urban
planning and physical security) 0.15 1 1
4. Law Enforcement Operations and
Planning with Crime Mapping 4.5% 30 3 9 15 2 1
4.1. Articulate the principles and
elements of planning, types of
plans, classification of plan, and the
law enforcement plans. Patrol Plan
2030, PGS 0.90 6 3 3
4.2. Discuss the key application in crime
mapping and crime analysis
(thematic mapping, non-graphical
indicators, hotspots, spatial
regression, and geographic
profiling), and the geographic
information of crimes 0.45 3 3
4.3. Apply the steps in law enforcement
planning and operations of PNP,
BFP, PCG, NBI, PDEA and BID 1.20 8 3 5
4.4. Assess the skills on place and
environmental design, and crime
incidence situation as applied to
GIS 1.05 7 7
4.5. Evaluate the constitutional and
statutory rights of persons affected
by law enforcement operations. 0.90 6 3 2 1

5. Character Formation 1-Nationalism

and Patriotism
3% 20 6 7 5 2
5.1. Explain the development of
Philippine nationalism, and
patriotism; the Philippine symbolism
and meaning; and the Filipino
character, values, and culture.
0.90 6 3 3
 5.2. Carry out the provisions of R.A. 8491
“Flag and Heraldic Code of the
Philippines” and the IRR of R.A.
8491. 1.50 10 3 7
5.3. Evaluate the significance of the1987
Philippine Constitution: Preamble,
Article I, Article II, Article XIV, Article
XV, and Article XVI.
0.60 4 2 2

6. Character Formation 2- Leadership,

Decision Making, Management and
Administration
4.50% 30 7 15 5 3
6.1. Use the concepts and theories of
leadership and management 0.75 5 1 4
6.2. Differentiate types of managers,
management styles; characteristics
and qualities of leaders and
managers 1.05 7 2 2 3
6.3. Apply fundamental functions of
Management: Planning, Organizing,
Leading, Staffing and Controlling;
Roles of Managers within the
Organization; Decisional,
interpersonal, and informational;
Effective Management of
Organizational Resources
1.50 10 2 8
6.4. Explain the basics of Decision-
making; Problem-solving versus
decision- making: Its Characteristics
and difference; Decision-making
Techniques (Individual vs Group);
Decision-making for Public
Managers; Factors affecting 1.20 8 2 3 3
decision-making; Information or
Data or Research Lead Decision;
Police Decision Making. Guides for
Quick or Fast Decision Making.
Total 20% 100 5 26 49 13 7