The researchers examined the experiences of women police officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the Negros Island Region, Philippines as they balance police work and personal life as mothers. Conducted between October 2024 and March 2025, the study investigated the police officers’ coping strategies and aspirations as working mothers. Using a transcendental phenomenological qualitative approach, the researchers employed a validated interview guide to conduct in-depth interviews with eleven (11) women police officers, each possessing at least three (3) years of experience as police officers and having at least two (2) children. Colaizzi’s method was used to analyze the data comprehensively. Findings revealed positive experiences, including financial stability and security, job satisfaction and fulfillment, and recognition and appreciation. Conversely, participants reported negative experiences such as time constraints on parental fulfillment and family relationships, emotional and psychological toll, and shifting mandates and rigid structures. Furthermore, the officers employed time management and organization, resilience and determination, and effective communication as coping strategies. Their aspirations focused on cultivating the holistic development of their children, transitioning from career success to family legacy and fulfillment, and fostering personal growth. Based on these findings, the study recommends the creation of policies and programs for enhanced work life balance, including intervention programs such as wellness initiatives.

Keywords: work-life balance, women police officers, Philippine National Police (PNP), Negros Island Region, Colaizzi’s method