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EDITORIAL BOARD

ChairmanPDDG RICARDO F DE LEON (Ret.), Ph.D.President, PPSC

Vice ChairmanMR. JOSE F. BERNABE, MPSAOIC, Vice President for Administration/Chief, Administrative Division

MR. RODNEY A. JAGOLINO, MNSAOIC, Vice President for Academics/Chief, Center for Policy and Strategy

MembersMS. MYLENE G. RONDINA, MPSAChief, Financial and Management Division

MR. MARIO A. TUMIBAY, MPSAChief, Faculty Development Division

MS. EMELIE R. REGADO, MPSAChief, Planning and Research Division

MS. MARILYN L. BAYSA, Ed.D.Chief, Curriculum and Standards Development Division

Editor-in-ChiefHericka Joy T. Delfin

WritersRosemarie R. AlejarJirehmar R. Isles

Writers/Editorial ConsultantsFeliciano C. RegisAnnalyn B. Cruz

Editorial AssistantKemma Hanna Marie Jaylo - Heredia

Photographer/CirculationCatalino G. Fernandez III

ContributorsCommissioner Yusuf MoralesPDIR CEDRICK G TRAINDr. Jezamine R. De LeonDr. Maria Leonora G. TuibeoBonifacio G. Train Jr.Mark Davis M. PabloJennifer C. Gonzales John Paul G. PadoniaMa. Evelyn Castino - QuilasKristine Joy O. AmuguisPIOs of CUs and RTCs

LayoutGeorge R. Llosala

Administrative StaffMarilyn P. Galano

Other photos provided by:Gilbert BeltranRichard PerladoCEO PhotographyAteneo De Manila University School of Government

President Rodrigo R. Duterte leads the 39th PNPA Commencement Exercises on March 21, 2018. Inset are the former PNPA Directors who were present during the Academy’s 40th

Anniversary on June 30, 2018. Both pictures represent the past, present, and future of leaders and heroes being molded by the PPSC.

PPSC Journal is published by the Office of the PPSC President and Public Affairs Office with editorial address at 3rd floor, Al-Fer Building, 505 EDSA cor. B. Serrano Ave., Brgy, Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, Quezon City.Articles can be submitted through email at [email protected].

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PPSC JOURNAL

Message of OIC, SILG

From the President’s Desk

Editorial Developing Leaders and Heroes of the 21st Century

PPSC News PPSC Participates in 1st Biosafety and Biosecurity Conference ......................................... 6 MCDRM Conducts 1st Research Conference .................................................................... 7 PPSC Holds ISO 9001:2015 Trainings for Personnel ......................................................... 8 MPSA Scholars Receive APEC Awards ............................................................................. 9 PPSC Strengthens Ties with Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific ......................... 10 PPSC Joins the 2018 Independence Day Rites .............................................................. 10 PPSC Fortifying Grasp on the Philippines’ Anti-Illegal Drug Campaign .......................... 11

Innovation in Detail The Desired Future: PPSC and DILG’s Homeland Security Agenda .............................. 12

Special Feature The DAESH Monologue: Understanding the Philippine Social Discourse (Part 2) .......... 14 3Ms: The Mark of True DILG Public Servants .................................................................. 16

CUs in Focus PNPA Cadets Start Annual Summer Camp Training ........................................................ 18 PNPA Receives Class 2022 ............................................................................................. 19 NJMPTI Lady Runners Rule PNPA Uphill Competition; Arnisadors Haul Medals ............ 20 NFTI in Full Gear for 2018 ................................................................................................ 21

Cover Story The Hero’s Heart .............................................................................................................. 22

RTC Spotlight Over 100 New Cops in Region 1 Finish Basic Recruit Course ........................................ 24 RTC 2 49th Public Safety Olympics................................................................................... 24 RTC 3’s Battle Against Global Warming .......................................................................... 25 Creation of a Regional Training Center in MIMAROPA Underway................................... 26 RTC 5 Activities on Disaster Management ....................................................................... 26 RTC 6 Conducts ITAPS Seminar ...................................................................................... 27 RTC 7 Instructors’ Development Course Graduation ....................................................... 28 History is Written: RTC 9 Opens its 1st PSOSEC-MPSA Program .................................... 28 RTC 11, USeP Ink Leadership Development Program Agreement.................................. 29 RTC 12 Intensifies Advocacy Campaign on Violent Extremism ....................................... 29 CARTC Listong Story ....................................................................................................... 30 RTC CARAGA Conducts Boot Camp Activity .................................................................. 31 Back to Back Wins for ARMMTC ...................................................................................... 32 ARMMTC Strengthens Links through Community Partnerships....................................... 32 Features PPSC Hybrid Campus - The Goal of an Ideal Education and Training Facility................ 33 A Showcase of Culture and Patriotism through Dance and Music .................................. 34 Client Satisfaction Feedback (CSF) Survey: A Way to Customer-Focused Approach .... 35 Reflections of an Initiate: PPSC Participates in 10-Day Colombo Plan Training .............. 36 “See you very soon, not farewell.” .................................................................................... 38 Getting to Know the New PPSC Resident Auditor ........................................................... 38

Parting Shot Lessons of Cadetship ...................................................................................................... 39

Republic of the PhilippinesDEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

DILG-NAPOLCOM Center, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue, West Triangle, Quezon Cityhttp: //www.dilg.gov.ph

My congratulations to the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) for coming up with the new issue of their official publication, the PPSC Journal for the 2nd quarter of 2018.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has always looked up to the PPSC’s competency and capability in providing the best learning environment for our uniformed personnel and cadets who wanted to join the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)

Time and again, the PPSC has always been committed and steadfast to raise the bar for public safety learning environment by providing comprehensive modules, continuing education and human resource development for our police, fire, and jail officers as well as our cadets and future uniformed officers.

With the publication of the PPSC Journal, it is my hope that we bring the message across to the general public, and in turn, they will learn to appreciate

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PPSC’s programs, activities and initiatives and its relentless efforts to make this College at par with other institutes of learning.

May this Journal continue to inspire all of PPSC’s key players to continue to elevate the standards and quality of our peace and order and public safety institutions, mold and shape the minds of the students, and set the heart of our uniformed officers for public service.

Again, kudos to the writers, contributors, and editors of PPSC Journal!

UNDERSECRETARY EDUARDO M. AÑOOfficer-in-Charge, DILGUndersecretary for Peace and Order and Public Safety and Policy and Programs

Republic of the PhilippinesDepartment of the Interior and Local Government

PHILIPPINE PUBLIC SAFETY COLLEGEAl-fer Building, 505 EDSA cor Boni Serrano Avenue, Quezon City

www.ppsc.gov.ph

At the outset, let me welcome you, our readers, to the 2nd volume of the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) Journal this 2018. It is my pride and pleasure to once again present to you our milestones for the past three months for this year. This issue will feature our journey in creating further impacts in support of “Tatak Pagbabago” of President Rodrigo R. Duterte and as we approach our Silver Anniversary this October.

PPSC, as an institution, has faced challenges of different complexities in more than two decades. It has worked its way to fulfill its mandate as the premiere higher educational institution for development of human capital and educational infrastructure for public safety and security leaders.

The magnitude of our roles as shapers and educators of public safety officers that will help realize the ambition of strong, comfortable, and secure communities across the country has, time and again, been tested. For 25 years, PPSC has overcome its institutional challenges and constraints. Nevertheless, the accomplishments contained in this issue testifies that development is a never-ending process.

Today, we are even more motivated to grow in our competence and capabilities to strengthen our commitments encapsulated in our PPSC Vision 2022: ACCELERATE Peace for Progress.

As we align our initiatives in making an impact in line with the tatak ng malasakit at pagkakaisa, we forwarded our commitment in investing our resources to our people and to our vision of creating dynamic campuses with state-of-the-art facilities and renowned faculty and staff. Furthermore, we amplified our commitment in bringing about students with integrity, character, and competence in the midst of huge challenges in the public safety practice which afflicted our communities. These are only two of the commitments that we have successfully achieved within three months.

Despite our successes, our promise remains to heed to the call of developing more patriotic leaders in the country. Accepting this challenge means listening even more carefully to the calls of the communities and striving to work with everyone, hand in hand, in cultivating quality police, fire, and jail officers for our motherland.

I hope that this 2nd issue will not merely showcase the accomplishments of the PPSC, together with our six Constitutive Units and 17 Regional Training Centers. Likewise, I hope that these accomplishments will build your confidence in our public institutions and inspire you to grow in your commitments in moving with us towards a collective vision.

Together, let us continuously reimagine our vision in accelerating peace for progress.

PDDG RICARDO F DE LEON (Ret.), Ph. D.President, Philippine Public Safety College

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK

EDITORIAL

Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini, Lapu-Lapu, Diego and Gabriela Silang - these

are just some of the heroes that we know since childhood from our history books and school. Their lives have been portrayed countless times in television and in the movies. With the popularity of movies such as Heneral Luna and the anticipated Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral, we are given a new glimpse and interpretation of the heroism and bravery of these individuals.

Which begs the question, how do you really become a hero?

Do you really need a grand spectacle or do you really need to die in order to become one?

According to Arthur Ashe, the only African American ever to win three single Grand Slam titles, “True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost.”

Anyone and everyone can be a hero in their own little way.

On June 30, 2018, the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) celebrated its 40th Founding Anniversary and honored outstanding alumni, including those who died in line of duty such as the members of the Gallant 44. Awards were also given to Lakans who made history and contributed to the Academy. A day earlier, previous Directors, Commandants, and Academic Deans were also recognized during the Council of Advisers’ Day.

Though each of them may have imparted different contributions

to the PNPA, all of them have one thing in common – they rendered service to the best of their abilities. It may not be grand but their actions still reverberate even after all the years.

It goes to show that heroism is not few and far between.

Recently, survivors of the Mamasapano encounter as well as the Marawi seige are currently taking courses at the National Police College (NPC). Apart from that, every police, fire, and jail officer, even the recruits from the National Police Training Institute (NPTI), National Fire Training Institute (NFTI), National Jail Management and Penology Training Institute (NJMPTI), and National Forensic Science Training Institute (NFSTI) have their own story to tell not just about surviving encounters and performing their duties as law enforcers but also triumphing over the challenges of life.

If it is any indication, it is further proof that brave men and

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women continue to pass by the halls of the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC). They exhibited traits of curiosity, compassion, and courage much like in the cycle of presencing mentioned by author, Otto Scharmer.

As it nears the celebration of its 25th Anniversary, PPSC continues to mold and hone its students by engaging them and raising the standards of its services. This issue of the PPSC Journal highlights the various activities of the College along with its Constitutive Units and Regional Training Centers in alignment with its vision of becoming one of the best public safety education and training systems in Southeast Asia.

The pages of this magazine give a glimpse of the highlights of activities for the period and provide the accounts and testaments of PPSC’s unwavering commitment to develop the leaders and heroes of the 21st century.

Former PNPA Directors with PPSC President, PDDG Ricardo F De Leon (Ret.) Ph.D. during the Council of Advisers’ Day in celebration of the PNPA’s 40th Anniversary on June 30, 2018. From left: DDG Melvin Ramon G Buenafe now from the Bureau of Corrections; PCSupt Armando E Ramolete (Ret.); PCSupt George L Aliño (Ret.); PCSupt Jose Antonio C Salvacion (Ret.); current PNPA Director, PCSupt Joseph C Adnol; PDDG De Leon; PDir Rufino G Ibay, Jr. (Ret.); PCSupt Antonio L Decano (Ret); and PDir Dominador E Aquino (Ret.).

Dr. Maria Leonora G. Tuibeo

PPSC Participates in 1st Biosafety and Biosecurity Conference

The National Institutes of Health held a consultative conference on the biosafety and biosecurity landscape in the Philippines and launched the National Training

Center for Biosafety and Biosecurity (NTCBB) on April 16 to 18, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ortigas. The objectives of the conference were: to provide a venue for discussion among stakeholders on the current state of the biosafety and biosecurity landscape in the Philippines; and to chart directions towards strengthening biosafety and biosecurity efforts in the country. PPSC President, PDDG Ricardo F. De Leon (Ret.), Ph.D. was the keynote speaker. Two representatives from the College, Dr. Maria Leonora G. Tuibeo, consultant for Center for Violent Extremism and Insurgency Strategic Studies, and Mr. Mark Davis M. Pablo, Planning Officer III of Planning and Research Division, joined the three-day conference and participated in the workshop on identifying current biosafety and biosecurity practices in the country.

During the launching of the NTCBB, Director Raul Destura stated that the Center envisions to be a source of relevant information and expertise related to the practice of biosafety and biosecurity in the Philippines, provide the capacity for training for biosafety and biosecurity practitioners in the Philippines, and be the focal training center in the country that will link with counterpart organizations globally. He also stated the goals and mandates of the NTCBB which are: to create a national training center for training and practice of the principles of biosafety and biosecurity among research, academic and healthcare institutions in the Philippines and the region; and to promote a culture of safety and security in all laboratories working on biological hazards in the Philippines and the region.

One of the flagship programs of the Center is the Advanced Biorisk Officers Training (ABOT) and Certification Program. This has generated over 80 certified biorisk officers from key institutions, such as the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine and San Lazaro Hospital both under the Department of Health, UP Diliman, UP Manila, regional government hospitals, private hospitals, and universities from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

The program is now on its 5th certification to be initiated in mid-2018. It is considered one of the most successful programs funded by the US State Department-Biosecurity Engagement Program that is being modelled now in other parts of Asia, according to Dr. Raul Destura. PPSC will send representatives to the training program who will become biorisk officers. They will create awareness and development programs on biosafety and biosecurity for PPSC.

PPSC participants, Dr. Maria Leonora G. Tuibeo (fifth from left) and Mr. Mark Davis M. Pablo (standing right) with their group- mates during the workshop of the 1st Biosafety and Biosecurity Consultative Conference.

PPSC Representatives headed by PPSC President, PDDG Ricardo F De Leon (Ret.) Ph.D. with Mr. William Johnson, Deputy Project Manager and Mr. Gary Plum, Project Manager of the Cooperative Bioengagement Program Philippines during the Opening Ceremony of the 1st

Consultative Conference on the Biosafety and Biosecurity Landscape in the Philippines.

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PPSC JOURNAL • 2ND QUARTER 20186

MCDRM Conducts 1st Research Conference

The Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) organized the first Research Conference for

the Master in Crisis and Disaster Risk Management (MCDRM) Program. The theme of the Research Conference was “Innovation in the Areas of Public Safety: Academic Conglomeration and Integration with Partner Institutions.” With the support of PPSC’s partner institutions, the conference served as the venue to showcase different research areas related to crisis and disaster management. The conference was held on April 16 and 17, 2018 at the University of the Philippines Asian Center in Diliman, Quezon City.

The conceptualization of the research conference started as early as the first term. The general idea of the conference was to invite PPSC’s partner institutions in a single event to showcase their research agenda related to crisis and disaster risk management. The presentation of research agenda aimed to capacitate the current batch of MCDRM scholars and to expand their perspectives for the conduct of their own research studies. Representatives were invited from different institutions that are one with PPSC in educating different stakeholders in the field of crisis and disaster risk management. Representatives from the following institutions, namely: the University of the Philippines (Asian Center, Political

Science, Social Work and Community Development, Public Affairs and Governance, Fine Arts and Open University); De La Salle University; Ateneo de Manila University; and Philippine Institute for Development participated in the said conference.

The opening ceremony was followed by the Session 1 which delved on ASEAN and Domestic Policy Trends. The presentations centered on the policies concerning public safety albeit viewed in a different perspective: ASEAN- centric. Distinguished personalities from highly esteemed-institutions like the University of the Philippines, Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of the Interior and Local Government graced the occasion to share their experiences and expertise. These personalities include: PDDG Ricardo F De Leon (Ret.), Ph. D., PPSC President; Dr. Joefe Santarita, Dean of the UP Asian Center; Dr. Amado M. Mendoza, Jr. from the UP Department of Political Science; Mr. Alfred Kristoffer A. Guiang, Principal Assistant, ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, Department of Foreign Affairs; Dr. Emmanuel M. Luna, UP College of Social Work and Community Development; Mr. Danilo S. Cortez, Jr.; and ASec Jonathan E. Malaya, DILG Administrator for Federalism.

A synthesis was delivered by Dr. Brian Gozun, one of the Course

Directors of the MCDRM Program handling the Research Methodologies Subject. Currently, Dr. Gozun is handling the same subject while serving as the Dean of De La Salle University Ramon V. del Rosario College of Business.

Session 2 was on Crisis Management as a Community of Practice. This session particularly discussed crisis management scenarios in the Local Government and Educational Settings. Session 3 discussed the last theme of the conference, Disaster Risk Management as a Community of Practice. This session highlights the research of selected students from the program’s first batch of graduates. The research presented were conferred the Gold, Silver and Bronze Award during the first implementation of the MCDRM Program. The last session talked about the Climate Change as a Community of Practice. In this session, the speakers presented topics that are inherent in Climate Change Adaptation and Sustainable Development.

The program was also attended by representatives from different constitutive units of PPSC. The conference is a preparation of the MCDRM PMT for a bigger event that will feature international personalities in the field of Crisis and Disaster Risk Management.

PPSC OIC Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mr. Rodney A. Jagolino, MNSA delivers his remarks during the 1st MCDRM Research Conference.

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The Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) conducted two courses of the ISO 9001:2015

on April 25 to 27, 2018 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the PPSC Head Office. The two courses namely ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System Awareness Course and Documentation were conducted in partnership with the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC) of the Department of Trade and Industry.

The seminar was facilitated by Mr. Henry James Avecilla, MBA of the PTTC and was attended by more than 30 personnel from the PPSC Head Office, as well as representatives from its Constitutive Units (CUs) and Regional Training Centers (RTCs). The 3-day seminar-training tackled changes and developments on the latest version of the ISO 9001 QMS. Workshops were also conducted wherein the participants identified documents to be retained and maintained in the organization and designed a flowchart for selected processes in the organization.

Jirehmar R. Isles

PPSC Holds ISO 9001:2015 Trainings for Personnel

Subsequent trainings for Internal Quality Auditing and Root

Cause Analysis will soon be conducted aiming to create a

larger pool of internal auditors in the

institution.In his closing remarks for

the training, Mr. Rodney Jagolino, PPSC Vice President for Academics encouraged the participants to be proactive in ensuring that the QMS of PPSC will be sustained. “We are envisioning a more quality process in the organization. I believe that each one of us will help the PPSC and our beloved President in continuously improving our institution and accomplishing the goals of our quality management system,” he ended.

The continual institutionalization of a quality management system has

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been one of the priority programs of PPSC, under one of its ACCELERATE goals – Affirm status as premiere university in public safety.

In 2017, the PPSC, together with its six CUs namely, NPC, PNPA, NPTI, NFTI, National Jail Management and Penology Training Institute (NJMPTI), and National Forensic Science Training Institute (NFSTI), and five RTCs namely NCRTC, CARTC, RTC 3 (Pampanga), 4 (Lucena), and 11 (Davao) were awarded and attested as ISO 9001: 2015 Certified. This 2018, the PPSC is endeavoring to expand the scope of ISO 9001:2015 QMS implementation to RTCs 1 (La Union), 2 (Isabela), 6 (Bacolod), 7 (Cebu), ARMM, and ITG (Laguna).

The ISO 9001 is a global standard that specifies requirements for quality management system that private companies and some government agencies use to meet customer expectation, deliver customer satisfaction, and ensure continual improvement.

Mr. Henry James Avecilla, MBA of the Philippine Trade Training Center of the Department of Trade and Industry delivers his talk during the ISO 9001:2015 Training for PPSC personnel.

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Three scholars from the Master in Public Safety Administration (MPSA) Class 2017-07 of the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) were among the

awardees given recognition by the Asia Pacific Excellence Council (APEC) in the recently concluded National Asian Achievers Grand Awarding Ceremony held at The Orchard Golf and Country Club, Dasmariñas City, Cavite on May 19, 2018.

The awardees were: Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Assistant Secretary Ricojudge Janvier M. Echiverri who was conferred with the Asian Achiever Award in the field of Public Service and Local Government Empowerment; Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commander Geronimo B. Tuvilla who was awarded Asian Achiever as Outstanding Trusted Premier National Territorial Defender and as Public Service Advocate; and Atty. Marwil N. Llasos of the University of the Philippines (UP) Law Center who was awarded as 2018 Outstanding Law Reform Specialist and Professional Higher Education Advocate.

ASec. Echiverri was recognized for his contributions to local governance. As Assistant Secretary for External and Legislative Affairs, his utmost priority was the creation of Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC) in line with the government’s thrust against illegal drugs. He was also part of the founding members of Ugnayan ng Barangay at Simbahan (UBAS) with then DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo. He served as Caloocan City Councilor from 2004-2013; National President of the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas from 2007-2013; and Executive Vice-President of Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines from 2007-2013.

Atty. Llasos, Law Reform Specialist IV of the Institute of International Legal Studies of the UP Law Center was given recognition for his contributions in the law profession. He specializes in International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law and International Environmental Law. As a Professor of Law, he teaches Persons and Family Relations and Legal Technique at Centro Escolar University School of Law and Jurisprudence in Makati. He is also a faculty member of the National Police College of PPSC. Atty. Llasos graduated from UP with a Bachelor of Laws (now Juris Doctor) degree in 2003. He was a Chief Justice Fred Ruiz Castro Scholar, Owen L.

White (Australia) Scholar, Hisatoshi Ito (Japan) Scholar and UP Law Batch 1971 Scholar and a member of the Order of the Purple Feather Honor Society. He was recently conferred Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa, by the Pearl of the Orient International Theological Seminary and Colleges of Dasmariñas City. He received the 2018 Dangal ng Bayan Award as Outstanding Public Servant in the field of Public Safety Awareness.

CDR Tuvilla was awarded for his numerous accomplishments in the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), specifically in Maritime Search and Rescue and Maritime Security. Noteworthy to mention were: his successful maritime search and rescue operations to more than a hundred lives in different parts of the country in a span of one year; his involvement in the security patrol operations and stand-off against the aggressive Chinese Coast Guard vessels in Scarborough Shoal as ship captain of PCG vessel BRP Nueva Vizcaya; and his deployment and designation as Senior Officer Present Afloat (SOPA) of the seaborne operations in connection with the government’s security efforts during the “Marawi Seige.”

The awardees were also inducted as members to the Asian Community Social Response Humanitarian Excellence Awards for the Asia Pacific Region.

The PPSC, with its MPSA program, true to its mandate as the premier educational institution for the training, human resource development and continuing education and its role as stated in the National Security Policy to be responsible for training future generations of national security leaders and managers, is proud of you!

MPSA Scholars Receive APEC Awards

From left: Atty. Marwil N. Llasos from the UP Law Center; CDR Geronimo B. Juvilla from the Philippine Coast Guard; and ASec Ricojudge Janvier M. Echiverri, DILG Assistant Secretary for External and Legislative Affairs.

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Feliciano C. Regis

As part of its commitment to the annual observance of the country’s Independence Day, the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) sent a contingent to

Rizal Park in Luneta on June 12, 2018 in the celebration of the 120th Anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence.

At least 45 officials and personnel comprised the PPSC’s delegation who participated in the different activities lined-up for the whole day event, particularly the morning flag raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at Jose Rizal’s monument.

To make its participation more meaningful, a booth was set up near the Quirino Grandstand alongside with stalls of other government departments and agencies, that served as an exhibit center of photos and information materials about PPSC’s policies, programs and projects.

The booth was built in collaboration with and assistance from the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), one of the Constitutive Units under the supervision and control of PPSC, which provided most of the photographs, brochures, pamphlets, and other reading materials that were displayed in the center.

PPSC President Ricardo F. De Leon commended PPSC and PNPA officials and personnel who joined the delegation for their unstinted support and participation in the celebration notwithstanding the rains and inclement weather.

This year’s commemoration was spearheaded by the National Historical Commission in coordination with other national government agencies, local government units, educational institutions, and the private sector, and carried the theme: “Pagbabagong Ipinaglalaban, Alay sa Masaganang Kinabukasan.”

PPSC Joins the 2018 Independence Day Rites

The Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) strengthened its ties with the Maritime Academy

of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) by

Hericka Joy T. Delfin

PPSC Strengthens Ties with Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific

signing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on May 16, 2018.

The MOA is a significant step towards the effective delivery and conduct of fire prevention, firefighting, and other related courses and training programs between the two educational institutions.

During his visit to the MAAP campus in Mariveles, Bataan, PPSC President Ricardo F. De Leon (Ret.), Ph. D. expressed his gratitude to the officers and personnel of MAAP

particularly to its President, Vice Admiral Eduardo Ma. R. Santos (Ret.) for this momentous undertaking.

“I am very glad that the students of PPSC will be able to experience first-hand the world class amenities of MAAP. More importantly, the true value of this undertaking is that we will be able to impart more knowledge to our students through the expertise of faculty members from both the PPSC and MAAP,” PDDG De Leon added.

PPSC President, PDDG Ricardo F De Leon (Ret.) Ph.D. (center) shakes hands with MAAP President, Vice Admiral Eduardo Ma. R. Santos (Ret.) during the MOA signing between the two educational institutions on May 16, 2018.

PPSC personnel prepare the College’s booth for the celebration of the 120th Philippine Independence.

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PPSC Fortifying Grasp on the Philippines’ Anti-Illegal Drug CampaignJohn Paul G. Padonia

Academic experts coming from various educational institutions, human rights and development technocrats, leaders of civil society organizations,

students, media organizations and representatives from select government agencies flocked at the Leong Hall Auditorium of Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City on June 25, 2018 to participate in the forum entitled, “The Philippine Government’s Anti-Drug Campaign: Emerging Evidence and Data.” This forum is the 1st part of the two-phased project put together by the Ateneo School of Government in cooperation with the De La Salle University, University of the Philippines – Diliman and the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism of Columbia Journalism School which endeavors to provide information and evidence-based assessment on the socio-economic, psychological, political, and legal impacts of the government’s anti-illegal drug campaign which includes drug-policy making and policing.

The Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) was represented by selected personnel, faculty, commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) mostly from the Head Office, Constitutive Units and National Capital Region Training Center who completed the recently concluded ten-day Training on the Universal Treatment Curriculum in Developing Community Support System for Substance Use Disorder for Colleges and Universities of the Philippines sponsored by the Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific.

This half-day event was divided into two sessions which discussed trends, patterns of drug-related killings, and evidence-based assessments of the effectiveness of this administration’s strong drive against illegal drugs. It also laid down observations on the response of the local government units (LGUs) in the establishment of functional Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADACs), and discussed the vital roles and functions of the Mayors and Punong Barangays in the Philippines’ anti-illegal drug campaign.

The researchers’ findings were based on scant available data coming from various sources in carrying out any existing and related anti-illegal drug policies. Moreover, the inordinate number of drug users who surrendered

during the past two years of this administration, calls for a restorative and rehabilitative rather than punitive and law enforcement-oriented approach to make headway against drug use in the communities. The establishment of community-based drug rehabilitation and treatment facilities was also given weight considering that 90% of the total 1.3 million surrenderers according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) are mild to moderate drug users. In addition, community-based treatment of drug dependents will enable families and community stakeholders to contribute to the overall healing process. According to the organizers, the 2nd phase of the project will cover in-depth research in assessing the effectiveness of the government established center-based drug rehabilitation facilities and appropriateness of community-based drug wellness programs. Moreover, during the said event, the launching of the website drugarchive.ph was conducted. Drug Archive Philippines is a project of the research consortium which supports multidisciplinary and evidence-based research on the anti-illegal drug campaign in the Philippines.

PPSC as the premier academic institution for the training, human resource development, continuing education and research for public safety can scoop-out agenda to contribute and help address scarcity of evidence-based and verifiable records in relation to the heightened and sustained implementation of anti-illegal drug campaign nationwide.

Dr. Ma. Regina M. Hechanova delivers her talk on the reformative approach to the campaign against illegal drugs and highlights.

Fr. Jose Ramon T. Villarin, SJ, President of the Ateneo de Manila University, opened the forum.

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Mark Davis M. Pablo

As early as September 2016 – months before the eruption of the Marawi Siege, Philippine

Public Safety College (PPSC) President, PDDG Ricardo F. De Leon (Ret.), Ph.D. proposed in his journal article, “A Framework for Homeland Strategy” the need to conceptualize a new strategic framework for the homeland in order to better safeguard the Filipino people against terrorism/violent extremism and other related threats to public safety and security. He envisioned that the homeland strategy will give birth to a comprehensive homeland security architecture that shall integrate all public safety-related offices, agencies, and bureaus.

Now two years on, with the identification of the PPSC as one of the key players in developing the country’s human capital in the National Security Policy 2017-2022, the PPSC under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) set the ball rolling for the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The envisioned government agency shall assume the lead role in: mainstreaming public safety within the national defense and security architecture and discourse; integrating all concerned public safety offices and bureaus under a unified department; and harmonizing all intra- and inter-agency programs, plans and activities on public safety to address human-induced disasters more effectively and more efficiently. Should the creation of DHS push through, this will then be arguably deemed as the major intra-government restructuring and security sector reform after the birth of the 1987 Constitution. DHS shall aim to address five domestic, perennial

The Desired Future: PPSC and DILG’s Homeland Security Agenda

challenges, namely: terrorism and transnational crimes, law and order and administration of justice, internal armed conflicts, cyberattacks, and shift to presidential-federal form of government.

Technical Working Group: Composition and Accomplishments

In line with the guidance of Undersecretary Eduardo M. Año, Officer-in-Charge, DILG, a Technical Working Group (TWG) has been formed to: conduct research on the Homeland Security architectures of select countries with fully operational ministries of interior or home affairs, namely the United States, Germany, Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia; investigate the current state of public safety institutions in the Philippines; and examine the prospects of establishing a new Homeland Security architecture in the country.

PDDG De Leon was then designated as Chairman, with Undersecretary Bernardo C. Florece, Jr. as the Supervising Authority. Meanwhile, Atty. Jayson Jay P. Ison, Ms. Hericka Joy T. Delfin, Mr. Mark Davis M. Pablo, and Ms. Leah Rizah E. Andres comprised the Secretariat. Regular members include: DILG Executive Director Diosdado T. Valeroso; PCSupt Ferdinando G. Sevilla (Ret.); PCSupt Oscar F. Valenzuela (Ret.); PCSupt Ramon L Rafael, Director of the National Police Training Institute (NPTI); PSSupt Romeo P De Castro; FSSupt Renato B Marcial; JSSupt Clement W Laboy; LTC Angelo S. Guzman PA; FSInsp Niña May Sorrendo; FSInsp Carolaine Ann Aguila; JInsp Julie Anne L. Aguilar; JInsp Marc Francis T. Bauya;

FInsp Arlene Mecinas; and Ms. Justinne Santos. They represented the interests of the core tri-bureaus under DILG, namely the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). Dave R.L. Cruz, SSEE, also a regular member, is the main representative from the Department of National Defense (DND).

Lawyers were also consulted for the initial drafting of the proposed Homeland Security Act of 2018 – the future enabling law for the DHS. The legal team is composed of the following: Atty. Jesus Yaye Duque IV, Atty. Alvin S. Ocampo, Atty. Benjamin Bayan, Atty. Renjie Bartolo, Atty. Michael Angelo Caceres, PSupt Nanette Ercy Tomas, PSupt Lyra Valera, Atty. Rick Felix, Atty. Manuel Luis Isorena, and Atty. Ma. Ramelisa Quigao. Resource persons, namely PDir Edwin C Roque, PDir Cedrick G Train and PCSupt Mao Aplasca were also referred to during the discussions.

The TWG presented the Concept Paper entitled, “Constructive Realism for a Homeland Security Architecture in the Philippines” to SILG on April 3, 2018 at OUSPO DILG Office, Camp Crame, Quezon City. After which, PDDG De Leon delivered a presentation entitled, “The Examination of Prospects for a New Homeland Security Architecture in the Philippines” to Defense Secretary Delfin N. Lorenzana, Secretary of National Defense, and Hermogenes Esperon, National Security Adviser, along with other high-ranking officials within the defense and security establishment during the Inter-Agency

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Meeting held on April 20, 2018 at the DND. These initial engagements later on helped in garnering the full support of SILG, SND, and NSA to the Homeland Security agenda. These were soon followed by five inter-agency meetings in May and June 2018 under the direct supervision of USec Florece wherein the TWG members and lawyers from DND and tri-bureaus under DILG converged and provided substantial inputs leading to the draft bill on the Homeland Security Act.

Giving Form and Substance to the Department of Homeland Security

Based on the Philippine security policy and homeland strategy, the overarching vision of DHS shall be: the emergence of a safe and empowered nation, responsive crisis management, credible deterrence, capable military and civil defense, and national resilience. Its four policy goals shall be: law and order, public safety, internal peace and security, and domestic capacity building.

The envisioned six mission areas which shall be the bases for strategy formulation are the following: strengthening federal governance; curbing drugs and other illicit networks of crime and corruption; countering radicalization, violent extremism, and terrorism; maintaining order and keeping the peace in cities, communities, and the countryside; protecting cyber networks and other critical infrastructures; and safeguarding the roads, railways, airports, seaports, coasts, and territorial seas.

Meanwhile, the nine critical functional areas which shall guide the implementation of plans are the following: federal governance,

border security, immigration and law enforcement, cybersecurity, anti-terrorism financing, critical infrastructure protection, preventing and countering violent extremism (PCVE) and counterterrorism, community resilience and transportation security.

In the operationalization of the DHS, the department shall be guided by six strategic thrusts, namely:

· Intelligence Fusion and Information Sharing. This will entail the operationalization of Administrative Order 7 signed by President Rodrigo Duterte. This reorganizes and revitalizes the National Intelligence Committee (NIC) to serve as vital mechanism for intelligence management and as an instrument for promoting greater unity and cohesion of the Intelligence Community. The NIC shall continue to be chaired by Director General, National Intelligence Coordination Agency (NICA) and composed of different agencies.

· Integrated Response. This will empower the Department to seamlessly integrate the operations of the bureaus and agencies that shall comprise the operational/support staff and address current issues such as confusion of mandates, duplication of functions, bureaucratic hurdles, and wastage of resources.

· Infrastructure Protection and Cybersecurity. This will mandate the Department to assume direct responsibility

in safeguarding the country’s critical infrastructures, from seaports/airports to highways and power plants against possible terrorist attacks. This will also mandate the Department to protect the country’s cyber infrastructure from the so-called risks in cyber space such as data breaches, cloud ransomware, weaponization of artificial intelligence, cyber physical attacks, mining cryptocurrencies, and hacking.

· Improved National Resiliency, Response and Recovery to Human - Induced Disasters. This will fully capacitate the Department to respond before, during and after the onslaught of human - induced disasters.

· Human Capacity Building. Under the envisioned Homeland Security architecture, the Philippine Public Safety College will be transformed into Philippine Homeland University, with the mandate of providing high-quality education to the personnel of the expanded public safety universe. Under the new system, the University will offer courses with strategic and interoperable orientation.

· Centralized and Improved Policy Development and Coordination. This will allow the Department to enact and harmonize national policies governing the implementation of homeland security-related plans, programs and activities to maximize mission performance.

Once the Department of Homeland Security will be created, it is hoped that the following outcomes will be attained: synchronized domestic intelligence apparatus, rationalized use of material and financial resources, efficient granting and regulation of permits and licenses, well-coordinated and rapid response to human-induced disasters, and enhanced culture of joint-ness/interoperability among concerned offices.

PPSC President , PDDG Ricardo F De Leon presents the TWG outputs on the proposed creation of the Department of Homeland Security during the Senior Leaders’ Meeting in Camp Crame with OIC, SILG, USec Eduardo M Año; DILG Undersecretary for Peace and Order, USec Bernardo C Florece, Jr.; ASec Manuel B Felix; Director Diosdado Valeroso; PCSupt Rene P Pamuspusan (PNP); JDir Deogracias C Tapayan (BJMP); FDir Leonard R Bañago (BFP); and PCSupt Joseph C Adnol (PNPA) in attendance.

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The following paper is published with permission from the author and is the 2nd of a four-part Special Feature of the PPSC Journal for 2018.

Considering the current political events starting from the failure of the BBL passage due to the Mamasapano incident to the present dispensation of the peace process interspersed with the DAESH wars in SYRAQ and expansion in other areas, definitely the new theatre of the DAESH conflict will be seen in Wilayatul Nusantara, Wilayatul Firdaus and Wilayatul Mashreeq all names synonymous with Southeast Asia in general.

Looking at the Radicalization Process and Circles of Influence

The Radicalization Triangle and the Circles of Influence.In a recent research, it was learned that there are three nexus points of where radicalization occurs, which we may term as a “radicalization triangle”, an avenue where the process of radicalization of young people take place.

These were identified as the (1) secular schools and universities; (2) the madrassahs/masjids; and (3) the community where they are “immersed.” These are also called radicalization points.1

A good example would be to look at secular schools, high schools, colleges and universities where student organizations may exist. The name of the organization may differ from location, in the case of Metro Manila there are several names of organizations such as the International Association of Muslim Students (IAMS), Muslim Students Association (MSA).

The DAESH Monologue: Understanding the Philippine Social Discourse (Part 2)

Commissioner Yusuf MoralesNational Commission on Muslim Filipinos

In Mindanao what is prominent is the Muslim Students Association (MSA) and its parent organization which is Federation of Muslim Students Association (FMSA), in the case of Davao City there was the Alliance of Moro Youth Organizations (AMYO) the Bangsamoro Students Alliance (BSA) and the Muslim Students Association (MSA).

Originally these student organizations were simple circles of students who wanted to increase their understanding of religion and have solidarity with their fellow Muslim students. But as funding from Saudi Arabia and other sources came in, the orientation and ideological framework of these young people gradually shifted to Salafi Islam.

In the Case of Zamboanga City and Cotabato, students were members of these organizations were encouraged to attend religious classes in madrassah that were handled by their ideological groups, while in the case of Metro Manila and Davao City, students were encouraged to attend these tarbiyah and aqeedah (ideology sessions) in Islamic Centers.

These madrassahs and centers are where these students become radicalized and provided ideological training in Salafi Islam without them noticing it. As these students become ideologically attuned to their handlers, they are often invited to accompany them to excursions and exposures to communities that are being supported and maintained by these extremist groups.

Some in the long run become primary recruiters and ideologues while others become secondary members whose roles include passing on the message

and ideology they have learned or recruitment of new members to join in their organization and attending their learning sessions at their madrassahs or learning centers.

Levels of DAESH Influence on the Filipino Youth

The level of influence is dependent on the level of radicalization of the nexus where they are situated. This is both reinforced by social circles in the radicalization triangles as well as in the social networks online where they are exposed to. The following are some of the case examples that has been studied and checked to validate our researches and theories.

Case one:Case one is a Balik Islam student from Zamboanga attending a private university. Upon embracing Islam in college, he was then invited to join the Muslim Students Association and attended tarbiyah sessions in a Salafi madrassah in Zamboanga City. Eventually the class adviser, whose brother is a teacher in the madrassah and an active member/supporter of the ASG invited the kid to become a member of the Batah Madrassah and is now a core member of that organization. In July 2014, together with some MSA students they declared allegiance to ISIS and regularly send financial support for students who go to Basilan and Sulu for excursions. He posts his propaganda online. Currently he is the president of the MSA chapter in his school and recruits students through sports tournaments.2

Case two:Case two is a student who is academically problematic and has

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There are three nexus points of where

radicalization occurs, which we may term as a “radicalization triangle”,

an avenue where the process of radicalization of young people take place.These were identified as the (1) secular schools and universities; (2) the

madrassahs/masjids; and (3) the community where

they are “immersed.” These are also called radicalization points.

spent five years in high school and seven years in college. Upon his fifth year in college, he was invited to join the Muslim student’s organization of his school which is a private school. He is also a son of a businessman.

Upon joining the organization, he was asked to assist other students who are interested in studying in the madrassah. He was then elected to become president of the organization and was given taskings to provide information and support for students going to Basilan. In July 2014 he also declared his allegiance to ISIS.3

Case three:Case three is originally a moderate student who was primarily focused on studying. He avoided students’ organization in his school in Davao. But during his free time, he was invited by a former RSM operator4 who relocated to Davao and helped organize a front organization for Dawah. This former RSM member then took time to invite this student5 and classmates to attend his special Islamic studies classes for six months.

Case four:Case four is originally a moderate student who was primarily focused on studying. She avoided student’s organization in his school in Davao. But during her free time, she was invited by a former RSM operator who relocated to Davao and helped organize a front organization for Dawah. And since she needed a place to stay as she was originally from Cotabato City, she was exposed daily to their lecturers and activities and was soon ideologically guided by this former RSM member who then took time to invite her and her classmates to attend his special Islamic studies classes for six months. She eventually wore the Niqaab and acts as one of the main recruiters for female students in the different universities.6

Case five:Case number five is a non-religious

girl who was a beauty queen in college for three years. In her fourth year, she became involved in some friends who were members of a Muslim group. Initially she converted to Islam and eventually graduated and became a flight attendant. She eventually left her job to focus full time online to recruit students and youth to join ISIS. She became more successful in recruiting Indian and Bangladeshi youths.7

Case six:Case six is a product of a broken family and lives with his relatives, a very silent and unassuming boy8, radicalized in his university through the MSA, enrolled in a Madrassah and joined the Sautush Shabab. He became a regular reader of DABIQ, the DAESH Magazine. During the Zamboanga Seige, he was found to be one of those who went around Zamboanga City waving black flags. In 2015, he attempted to kill Dr. Aid Alqarni in Zamboanga City (and died as a result) in a conference and investigation showed in his Facebook that he was communicating with someone giving him instructions.

Based on the previous cases and other cases investigated, there are eight major entry points from wherein radicalization or DAESH recruitment comes in:

1. Personal circumstances2. Social networks whether

virtual or online3. Opportunity for extremists

(DAESH) to be the only one propagating the message

4. The absence of active counter-narratives to support against DAESH narratives

5. Availability of support networks

6. Presence of seniors or faculty advisers who encourage them

7. An available avenue to express themselves

8. A perceived ideological enemy (shias, Sufis, perverts, kuffar, America, etc)

These factors have been understood by these extremist recruiters and

have in many countries exploited this to gain recruits, albeit unquestioning loyal recruits. 9

_______________1 Looking at a Constructive Analysis: The Madrassah Paradigm in the View of Preventing Radicalization in the Philippines. Roque Morales and Sheryl Morales, Research Monograph Commissioned by the Anti-Terrorism Council, Office of the Executive Secretary, Republic of the Philippines. November 11, 2013/2-6 Name withheld for confidential purposes.7 Karen Aisha Hamidon, MSA member, Western Mind-anao State University8 Misuari Rugasan, MSA member, western Mindanao state University, student Darul Quran wal hadith Talon.9 Neojihadism and Muslim–Christian Relations in the Mindanao Resistance Movement: A Study of Face-bookDigital Narratives. Matteo Vergani. Published online: 09 Apr 2014.http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/citedby/10.1080/09596410.2014.902182?scroll=top&needAccess=true ac-cessed 12 November 2016

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3Ms: The Mark of True DILG Public ServantsMa. Evelyn B. Castino-Quilas

American actor Christopher Reeve once said: “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming

obstacles.” While he is best known for playing the role of Superman, his words still aptly describe the men and women of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Family – matino, mahusay, at maaasahang (3Ms) public servants.

The 3Ms trumpets the qualities that help and guide every DILG employee from the Central Office down to the farthest municipality in helping local governments in their journey towards good local governance and public safety. While their task is replete with challenges, the DILG men and women continue to lead by example to all local government units (LGUs), uniformed sector, and other partners.

DILG Officer-In-Charge (OIC) Secretary Eduardo M. Año has been very vocal in his various speaking engagements about ordinary employees who have exemplified these three traits as they fulfilled their avowed duties. Their strong commitment and dedication to public service have prodded them to become heroes in their respective fields who are worthy of recognition and praise.

Good cops everywhere

As a former uniformed officer, Año believes that there are good cops everywhere; they just don’t make the news headlines. And they are not just good in the truest sense of the word; they are also matino, mahusay, at maaasahan.

Amidst the recent barangay and youth elections frenzy, 1,104 members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) went beyond the call of duty as they served as Board of Election Tellers (BETs) in several voting centers in several election hotspots in the country. When the assigned

teachers backed out or failed to report to their assignments due to peace and order problems, these 3Ms cops stepped up to the task. Unmindful of their own safety and security, they put their lives on the line just to ensure a peaceful electoral exercise.

During the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, the bravery and courage of 50 neophyte cops assigned at the Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) unit came to the fore. These cops managed to stand their ground and prevented the protesters from breaching the police barricade when the latter became rowdy and threw stones and other hard objects at them. Despite the violence and provocations from the rallyists, they strictly adhered to police operational procedures and did not lift a finger against the protesters. They were awarded with the Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting (PNP Wounded Medal) in a simple ceremony in Pasay City.

Then there was Police Officer 1 (PO1) George Salvador Viernes of the PNP Traffic Enforcement Unit, Regional Highway Patrol Unit (RHPU) in Metro Manila whom OIC Año commended for being a good Samaritan. PO1 Viernes’ pictures recently went viral on Facebook following the post of Carolyn Jayme, the wife of a couple whose car got stalled in EDSA. Viernes readily assisted them and refused the tip offered to him for his help.

Not just cops but firefighters too

In the midst of the NCCC mall fire tragedy in Davao on December 23, 2017 was the story of three members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) who epitomized the 3Ms qualities and whose commitment and honesty inspired many people. FInsp Renero Jimenez, SPO1 Leo Lauzon, and FO3 Niño Gin Glorio made no second thoughts in

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DILG OIC Secretary Eduardo M. Año has been very vocal in his various speaking engagements

about ordinary employees who have exemplified these three traits as they

fulfilled their avowed duties. Their strong commitment and dedication

to public service have prodded them to become heroes in their respective fields who are worthy of recognition

and praise.

turning over two bags of store sales with undetermined amount of cash belonging to Hardware Max which they retrieved during the overhauling operations at the mall. They could have fallen to the temptation of pocketing the cash but they chose to do what is right.

The Metro Gaisano Ayala fire last January 5, 2018 also brought forth moving examples of heroism from the firefighters. Despite the combined tiredness and hunger of the three-day blaze, the 381 brave firefighters, 38 groups of fire volunteers, and 14 emergency respondents stayed put until the fire, which reached Task Force Alpha, was suppressed.

The heroism of firefighters does not simply show during fire incidents. During the Marawi siege, SPO2 Julieto Parami, FO1 Elmon Macaraguit, FO1 Japar Macalaba, and FO1 Pundoma Basir managed to save the Fire Marshal and other BFP Marawi employees at the height of the Maute attack on May 23, 2017. They also effectively convinced the armed group to return the Rosenbauer fire truck to put down the blazing buildings and houses. They were later conferred with the prestigious Kamagi Award.

In another instance, two BFP heroes helped their fellow passengers to safety even though they were off-duty. FO1 Fierry John Villanueva and FO1 Jade Taladtad of BFP MIMAROPA were aboard a passenger pumpboat when the vessel capsized due to bad weather. They guided the 44 fellow passengers to safety until the rescuers arrived, unmindful of their condition as victims who also needed to be rescued.

Positive stories about jailguards, field officers

Meanwhile, it has been a common scenario to receive complaint letters of all sorts. But in the case of JSI Montano Abarico, the Warden of Cainta Municipal Jail, the Department received a commendation letter addressed to Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte which praised Abarico for being a true public servant. He was described as somebody who “runs a good house with just ice and firmness.” His simple but noble acts have gained him the respect and admiration of the people whom he is serving, something indeed worthy of praise and emulation.

Then there is another extraordinary hero at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) – JO1 Jessie Boy Alverio. He was a fresh graduate of BS Criminology when he was involved in a murder case and jailed for six years. After his acquittal, he continued his career in law enforcement and choose to serve at BJMP. He is now faithfully and wholeheartedly serving at Parañaque City Jail for he knows by experience how it feels being guarded. He also knows that because of his good and proper treatment inside the jail, he pursues even more to have a good life upon his release. Such an inspiring story is indeed worth mirroring - if persons deprived with

liberty (PDLs) are accorded and treated with dignity and compassion, they will ultimately learn their lesson and be transformed into responsible law-abiding citizens.

Finally, there are the unsung heroes of the DILG – the field officers who shed blood, sweat, and tears

jail officers and the DILG fieldworkers within and beyond the call of duty exemplify how the DILG employees live with the brand of matino, mahusay, at maaasahang public servants. These stories very seldom make it to the mainstream and social media but are sources of inspiration worthy of emulation and pride.

Just like Superman, let us follow their good examples, pour our hearts and minds in whatever line of work or duties are assigned to us. As one DILG Family, we are under one home. We have one vision and let us continue to work together with one voice – matino, mahusay, at maaasahan. Let this be the same message that we ought to communicate to the LGUs, the communities, the people, and all other stakeholders. These are the indelible marks that the true DILG Family is known for. Let us make it our way of life!

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“amidst disasters. They are featured in a 64-paged magazine called Kuwentong Listo Volume 1 Behind the Scenes of Every Calamity: DILG Fieldworkers in Action. The unrelenting and dedicated efforts of these DILG personnel have steered the local government units towards disaster preparedness and resilience.

The various heroic stories of our police, fire, and

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PNPA Cadets Start Annual Summer Camp Training

The Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), in its mission of molding new generations of good leaders of character and competence, has prepared

comprehensive programs of instructions for the Corps of Cadets in responding to the growing needs of the society.

The summer training formally started on April 10, 2018, through a ceremony with PCSupt Sergio A Dimandal (Ret.) as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. He emphasized in his speech that good leaders could be created and molded from these young ones chosen to become government scholars.

The ceremony opened with the arrival honors for the Guest of Honor and Speaker, followed by the Parade and Review held at the PNPA Campos Grandstand. The summer training participants and instructors were presented to PCSupt Joseph C Adnol, PNPA Director and by the Executive Director and Chief Academic and Cadet Affairs Division, PNPA, PSSupt Jack L Wanky.

The 169 members of SANSIKLAB Class of 2019 who signified to join the PNP and BJMP will undergo Close Quarter Battle (CQB) under the supervision of the Special Weapons and Tactics- Regional Mobile Force Battalion Region 4A headed by PInsp Billy John Mactal, while the remaining 41 members who signified joining BFP will undergo Basic Rescue Training (BRT) at the National Fire Training Institute (NFTI). The 76 out of the 169 members of Class 2019 will act as Immediate Supervisors of the newly received members of Class 2022 for the first 15 days of their stay in the Academy. Hence, they will attend series of seminars to prepare them mentally and emotionally on the proper supervision of the plebes.

The MANDAYUG Class of 2020, on the other hand, will undergo the Basic Internal Security Operations Course (BISOC) under the supervision of the PNP-Special Action Force headed by PSInsp Renejoy Leogan Mosquiza.

Meanwhile, the HINIRANG Class of 2021 will undertake series of trainings namely the ICITAP, Public Safety Intervention Course and the Basic Fire Extinguishment in preparation for the Fire Olympics 2018.

With these programs of instructions for the Corps of Cadets, the guest of honor and speaker as an alumnus of the academy is hopeful that these activities are of great use to the cadets to prepare them for the challenges that they will overcome once they leave the portals of the Academy as public servants worthy of emulation.

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PNPA Receives Class 2022

Another batch of young, hopeful future leaders to represent the Class 2022 entered the sacred ground of the Academy on the 1st of May 2018 and was

successfully received by the Upperclasses comprised of the SANSIKLAB Class of 2019, MANDAYUG Class of 2020 and the HINIRANG Class of 2021, respectively.

On that expected day, the Philippine Public Safety College President, PDDG Ricardo F. De Leon (Ret.) Ph. D. with PNPA Director PCSupt Joseph C Adnol and the members of the Command Group, Uniformed and Non-Uniformed Personnel graced the much-awaited event to emphasize the significance of the grand entrance of the newly-called members of the Cadet Corps.

In his speech, the PPSC President stated that cadets “can squeal as far as hazing is concerned” and encouraged them to break the code of silence: “You let us know, we are here to solve hazing and you must tell us who are doing this.” He also warned the upperclassmen from abusing the underclassmen: “I would like to warn also the upperclassmen, we will not hesitate to dismiss you if you do not follow the policy.”

Under the radiating heat of the sun, the hallowed ground of the Academy was shaken by the roaring voices of the Upper Class Corps after hearing the powerful phrase, “Take Charge” that was finally declared by PSupt Nestor C Babagay, Jr., Commandant of Cadets. They were directed to do exercises for three minutes for every station with a total of eight stations which represent the Cadet Corps’ eight companies. This tested their patience and endurance. The exercises were followed by haircut and the issuance of initial clothing.

The applicants come from all walks of life. The Academy conducts nationwide entrance examination for those who wish to be a part of the long maroon line. After the written examination, the applicants undergo Psychological Examination, Physical and Medical Examination and the Final Interview. For Class 2022, there were 9,866 applicants who took the written examination of which 1,265 passed. There were 620 who passed the Psychological Examination, and after PMDE, PFT, Panel Interview, 226 hopeful cadets eventually comprised the BSPS Class 2022.

A lot of privileges await a cadet: a four-year residential scholarship grants, pay and allowances which are lower than an inspector but higher than the most senior in rank of non-commissioned officers, and an ensured employment in the three branches of service under the Department of Interior and Local Government. But, behind these benefits, one must give up his privileged lifestyle as a civilian. A cadet’s life is not as easy as expected. One will have a hard time adjusting from being temporarily separated from his parents to have a brighter and successful future.

The parents, relatives and friends of the new entrants witnessed the traditional Reception Rites. The said rites served as the “get the feel” experience of the kind of life that awaits cadets inside the Academy.

You let us know, we are here to solve hazing and you must tell us who are

doing this.

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NJMPTI Lady Runners Rule PNPA Uphill Competition; Arnisadors Haul Medals

At least three National Jail Management and Penology Training Institute (NJMPTI)

female marathoners stamped their dominance in the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Alumni Uphill Challenge 2018 when they bagged the gold and silver medals with another runner finishing fifth in the race.

This year’s PNPA Uphill Challenge was organized by Run Mania Philippines Promotions, held on March 4, 2018 at the PNPA vicinity in Camp Gen. Mariano Castañeda, Silang, Cavite, and was participated

The medalists with the Head Coach, SJOI Orlando E Rubio Jr (leftmost) and Asst. Coach, SJO4 Anthony E Parrocha (middle).

Female NJMPTI runners proudly show off their awards during the PNPA Uphill Challenge.

by female runners from the different constitutive units of PPSC, including marathoners from non-government organizations.

JO1/T Mae Loudy P Arendon, JO1/T Joy L Sumad-ed and JO1T Mina Michelle M Guinto carried the NJMPTI banner in the 24-kilometer category of the event, with firm conviction of winning upon gun-start.

After an hour of enduring the hilly and grueling terrain of PNPA, JO1 Arendon pulled off a dramatic performance catching the finish line way ahead of the other competitors,

thereby emerging as champion. Also, in the spotlight was another NJMPTI runner, JO1 Sumad-ed, who seized the 1st Runner-up spot, while JO1 Guinto settled for the 5th place.

For racing triumphantly, Arendon and Sumad-ed were awarded the gold and silver medals, respectively, including trophies and Mizuno footwear gift certificates.

“All Glory to God, we dedicate these awards to our families as well as to NJMPTI,” they said.

Meanwhile, NJMPTI Arnisadors showcased their top form and winning ways via stellar performances in the 2018 All Luzon Battle of Arnisador Championship held on March 10 2018 at the Robinsons Town Mall, Malabon Ctity, pulling off gold, silver and bronze medals.

The competition was participated by students and long-time practitioners of arnis, the well-loved Filipino martial arts, including several arnis gurus and enthusiasts from the different cities of Luzon who witnessed the event as spectators.

Although the NJMPTI arnis team captured the 4th place in the overall ranking of the competition, it nevertheless bagged at least three gold, six silver, and 10 bronze medals in the various individual live stick categories.

All Glory to God, we dedicate these awards to our families as well

as to NJMPTI.

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The National Fire Training Institute (NFTI), for the first four months of 2018, pursued initiatives in line with its goal to provide quality training and education to

aspiring firefighters. The Institute partnered with various institutions to provide benefits for its trainees and sustained its trainings to ensure their professional competence.

AFPSLAI Vehicle Donation to NFPTI. The Armed Forces and Police Savings and Loan Association, Inc. (AFPSLAI) headed by Lt. Gen. Virgilio O. Domingo, AFP (Ret), donated to NFTI one multi-cab unit for official use of the Institute, complete with LTO registration, transfer of ownership, and Compulsory Third-Party Liability (CTPL) insurance, including spare tires, tools and labor service warranty. The vehicle was received by NFTI Acting Director F/Supt Roberto M. Genave during the Monday Flag Raising Ceremony on March 5, 2018 at NFTI in Calamba, Laguna.

Partnership wtih Global Care Medical Center of Calamba, Inc. The NFTI and the Global Care Medical Center signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will provide the trainees of NFTI with quality, accessible and affordable medical assistance. Under the MOA, the Global Care Medical Center, a private hospital located at Jose Yulo Sr. Avenue, Calamba, Laguna will provide trainees with the following benefits: a five percent discount for hospital services provided they are in the master list; confinement of seven days per admission; and discounts and/or waiver of various hospital fees as well as x-ray, laboratory and ECG. The MOA was signed by FSupt Genave of NFTI and Rodericj S. Mujer, Global Care Center’s CEO at the NFTI in the presence of the participants of FBRC CL 2017-06 MARAGTAS LAHI.

Focus Group Discussion and Curriculum Enhancement Seminar-Workshop. NFTI aspires to graduate firefighters

who are at par with those from developed countries. Hence, it conducted series of seminar/consultative meetings to map the curriculum of its course offerings. The process which consist of eight competencies and 23 elements cut across all ranks in the fire service and was identified during the focus group discussions. The end result of these activities will be an enhanced curriculum for trainees that will better equip them with knowledge and skills in the respective fields of expertise in public safety.

NFTI Trainings. From January to April 2018, there were 17 classes consisting of different training courses commenced at the regional training satellite centers and at the NFTI. Of these classes, six were completed with a total of 555 graduates broken down as follows: 55 graduates from the Fire Protection Supervisory Course (FPSC), 223 from the Fire Arson Investigation and Inspection Course (FAIIC), and 188 from the Fire Basic Recruit Course (FBRC). Eleven classes are ongoing with 1,433 expected graduates. Meanwhile, 38 trainees are taking their Masters in Crisis and Disaster Management (MCDRM).

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NFTI Acting Director FSupt Roberto M Genave having a photo opportunity with the representatives of AFSLAI.

Contract signing between Rodericj S. Mujer, Global Care Medical Center’s CEO and NFTI Acting Director, FSupt Roberto M Genave.

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Last June 26, 2018, PNPA conducted its investiture ceremony for BSPS Cadets from Class 2019, 2020, and 2021. This ceremony was inspired by the

message given by PCSupt Gilbert Cruz. Listening to his message reminded me of a very important lesson of what public safety officers need to learn as they deal and lead people at work, at the community, and their personal lives. This is the value of humility.

There are many great stories in literature that teach the value of humility. One of my all-time favorite stories was that of a young man who worked as a shepherd in a faraway kingdom. Being the youngest son, he was left with the responsibility of taking charge of his father’s flock of sheep while the rest of his brothers worked as soldiers to fight and defend the kingdom where they live. As a young shepherd, he worked in isolation watching over his sheep while his brothers were busy fighting to protect their kingdom from being captured and taken over by other kingdoms. This young shepherd carefully watched his flock. He knew all of his sheep and did not allow any one to go astray. He made sure that he led his flock to the best pasture and gave them the freshest water to drink. This young man was even so brave. Day and night, his main task was to protect his father’s flock over lions and other wild animals. He made sure that nothing and no one could harm his flock.

One day, the kingdom where this young shepherd lived was in danger. Another kingdom wanted to conquer this young shepherd’s home through the use of a giant. This giant was so dreadful, horrible, and powerful that no soldier can put him down. Many soldiers attempted to kill this giant but no one was successful. Meanwhile this sad

news reached the kingdom where the young shepherd live. People were scared. Out of concern of this young shepherd towards his brothers, he went to the battlefield to check his brothers and gave them some food. There he heard the quest and efforts to fight the giant and yet no one was successful to bring him down. This giant was so mean that he even insulted the God of this young shepherd.

The shepherd did not like this giant insulting his God and so he approached his king and said, “Do not let your people be discouraged. I, your servant will go and fight this giant.” The king replied, “You will not be able to put this giant down, you are just a boy and this giant has been a warrior all his youth.” The brave young shepherd answered, “I, your servant, has been a shepherd for my father’s flock. I have killed lions and bears that attempted to carry off a sheep from my flock. The Lord who delivered me from the lions and bears will also deliver me from this giant.” And so this young shepherd was given the permission to fight over this giant. This young shepherd only used his sling and five stones to hit the giant on his head. The giant fell unconscious and the young shepherd took a sword and cut the giant’s head. At the end of the story, the young man got his rewards and eventually became king. This was the story of David from the Bible. He triumphed despite his weaknesses. He succeeded not because he was the best. David was victorious because he praised God. In his nothingness and greatness, David was dependent on God. He won the battle and became that great warrior because of his heart. David was a hero because his heart was filled with humility.

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Public safety officers can be described as the “Modern David.” As I reflect on the life of David, I realized that David’s victory lies on what was in his heart. He saw himself as a servant and in his heart was that humble spirit. This is a strong reminder that for public safety officers as public servants, humility matters and is essential to do work responsibly and act on competent and honorable public service.

A humbled spirit is a reminder that working with others and helping one another can make tasks easier and fun. A humbled heart is a reminder to be caring and compassionate. A humble heart listens to others. A humble heart makes one to have a good attitude. A humble individual is thankful and appreciate others. Being humble means that we have to stop comparing ourselves to others. Remembering that people have their own individualities. We show humility when we have that “teachable” mentality admitting that there are more things to learn about life. Being humble is seen when we help others, go at the last, and give credit to whom credit is due. Humility can

be seen when we are ready to listen more and apologize when we make mistake. But above all, a humble person is completely dependent on God, recognizes the need for God and being dependent on His guidance.

Having a humble heart means a lot. Humility must direct our actions and dealings with our superiors, colleagues, subordinates, students, and the people we serve. To be humble is not easy. But with the choice to do and be humble, and with constant praying, humility is possible. After all, a humble heart is the only true way that we can influence and serve people responsibly. In the end, humility is a choice that turns an ordinary person into a hero. Truly, St. Augustine was right when he said, “It is pride that changes angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.”

David’s victory lies on what was in his heart. He saw himself as a servant and in his heart was that humble

spirit. This is a strong reminder that for public safety officers as public servants, humility matters and is essential to do work responsibly

and act on competent and honorable public service.

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Over 100 New Cops in Region 1 Finish Basic Recruit Course

A total of 111 newly recruited policemen, who are members of the Philippine National Police

(PNP) Maritime Group, completed recently their six-month basic recruit course conducted by the Regional Training Center 1 based in Aringay, La Union.

PSupt Maly C Cula, RTC 1 Director said the police students, who belong to the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC) Class 2017-

03, Alpha and Bravo, received their diplomas in simple graduation rites held on April 4, 2018 at the RTC 1 Parade Ground.

The occasion was graced by PCSupt Rodelio B Jocson, Director, PNP Maritime Group as guest of honor and speaker.

Cula said the graduates were turned over to the PNP Maritime Group, their mother unit in a ceremony following their graduation.

RTC 2 holds the 49th Public Safety Olympics 2018 on April 2 to 6, 2018 at the RTC 2 Quadrangle participated in by the students/trainees from ongoing courses (PSBRC, PSJLC, PSSLC, PSOCC and PSOAC).

Prior to their graduation, the RTC 1 director led other officials and personnel of the center in giving recognition to the students who have excelled in their studies and training.

Meanwhile, following the completion of the police recruit course, the center opened another basic course, this time for firemen, through the Fire Basic Recruit Course (FBRC), with 202 newly recruited firemen in attendance.

The opening ceremony held on April 10, 2018, was witnessed by FSSupt Maria Sofia Mendoza, Director, of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region 1 Office, as guest of honor and speaker.

In another development, RTC 1 has installed new solar powered LED street lights in strategic areas of the training center as part of its commitment to the government’s energy conservation program.

PCSupt Rodelio B Jocson, Director of the PNP Maritime Group shakes the hand of a new PO1 during the graduation ceremony of PSBRC Class 2017-03 Alpha and Bravo.

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RTC 3’s Battle Against Global Warming

A known Oracle of Ohama once said, “Someone is sitting in a shade today because someone

planted a tree a long time ago.”

In our modern age today where we build massive infrastructures and human population continues to grow, one of the major ecological problems of the whole world is global warming, and we cannot deny the fact that it makes our life harder because of the climate change attributed to it that increases over time and the only way to prevent and probably to solve this glitch is to start in our own little ways.

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The Regional Training Center 3 (RTC 3) through the leadership of PSupt Marlon V Rufo, Regional Training Director with the guidance of PCSupt Ramon L Rafael, Director, NPTI in cooperation with Mr. Honorio M. Soriano.,Ph.D., President, Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) supports the advocacy of PDDG Ricardo F. De Leon (Ret.) Ph. D., President, PPSC in mitigating global warming through tree planting activities. PDDG De Leon’s advocacy helps alleviate the damage costs of climate change in our country and his objective is to plant and grow one million seedlings nationwide

with the help of our 17 Regional Training Centers. In line with this, this Center initiated the launching of its Tree Planting Program as one of the highlights during the just concluded Recognition Rites and Family Day of PSBRC Class 2017-05 Alpha to Mike on May 18, 2018. During the activity, sweet variety of tamarind seedlings where planted by no less than PDDG De Leon, PDir Cedrick G Train, the PNP Director for Human Resource and Doctrine Development, President Soriano of PSAU, Ms. Myrna Reyes of Donate Philippines and PSupt Rufo along MATATAG Trail.

Living up to the vision of PPSC President that RTC 3 is groomed to be a world class, tourist destination and tropical fruit training center, this Center conducted the 2nd phase of tree planting activity on May 29, 2018 with Dr. Soriano and his staff, RTC 3 personnel, PSJLC Class 2017-02 Alpha and Bravo, PSBRC Class 2017-05 Alpha to Mike and PSBRC Class 2018-01 Alpha to Juliet. During the activity, President Soriano emphasized that the problem of global warming is a war we need to win, that if every student and trainee will plant and nurture a seedling then we can be an instrument in ending this war. He also gave meaning to the acronym PULIS, where P stands for Planters, U for Unity, L for Legacy, I for Integrity and S for Service. This means that as law enforcers and public servants, we must fulfill our moral and social obligation. After all, PNP is not only Maka-Diyos, Makatao, Makabayan but also Makakalikasan. Seedlings of duhat, langka, rambutan, lansones and guyabano trees, courtesy of PSAU were also planted during the 2nd phase.

Lastly, this center pledges to commit to this advocacy and vows to go on with this undertaking by continuously planting and growing trees. In this way, this Center helps mitigate the effect of climate change for the future generations, that 10 to 20 years from now, trees that were planted will be the witnesses on how RTC 3 fights the battle against global warming.

RTC 3 personnel headed by PSupt Marlon V Rufo proudly show the seedlings to be planted in their advocacy to battle global warming in cooperation with the President of the Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU), Mr. Honorio M. Soriano, Ph.D.

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Plans are underway for the creation of a Regional Training Center (RTC) in Region IV-B, or the

MIMAROPA (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan) region.

This development came following the donation of two hectares of land by the municipality of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro, to the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) as the site for the future regional training center.

“It is only a matter of time, and with the support of PPSC management, the long dream of MIMAROPA to have its own training center will soon be a reality,” PSupt Roberto R Odiver Jr., Director of Regional Training Center (RTC) 4, who was instrumental in negotiating the donation, said.

Creation of a Regional Training Center in MIMAROPA Underway“Once established, the center

will cater to the capability building needs of public safety students and trainees particularly uniformed members of the police force, coming from the various local government units of Region IV-B,” he added.

At present, training activities for police trainees and students coming from the provinces, cities and municipalities of MIMAROPA are being conducted at RTC 4, Camp Guillermo Nakar, Lucena City.

According to Odiver, the donation is covered by a Transfer Certificate Title No. T—142789 Lot 1078, and by virtue of Bansud Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 176 s. 2017 adopted during its 12th special session on November 29, 2017.

Ocular inspection of the proposed area for development On-going perimeter development of RTC 4B - MIMAROPA

The Deed of Donation was formally signed between the municipality of Bansud represented by Mayor Angel M. Saulong, as Donor, and the PPSC represented by PDDG Ricardo F De Leon (Ret.) Ph.D., President, PPSC, as the Donee.

After the signing, PDDG De Leon expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the town of Bansud through Mayor Saulong, for its generosity saying that such benevolent deed will redound to the best interest of public safety services.

The RTC 4 director explained that the establishment of the center is in line with PPSC’s Legacy Plan 2017 – 2022 ACCELERATE Peace for Progress and will not only provide adequate and modern learning and living facilities for its clientele but also intensify linkages and partnership with the people of MIMAROPA region.

Regional Training Center (RTC) 5 continues to provide quality education, training and human

resource development to all uniformed personnel of the Philippine National Police to ensure that they are equipped with knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that are necessary in exercising their profession.

RTC 5 conducted disaster management trainings to the students of the Public Safety Officers Advance

RTC 5 Activities on Disaster Management

Course Class 2017-07 (PSOAC CL 2017-07) that underwent the Basic Incident Command System in coordination with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). Meanwhile, Public Safety Junior Leadership Course Classes (PSJLC CLs) 2017-01A and O1B had undertaken the Incident Command System whereas Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC) Batches 2017-02 and 03 finished the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management as part of the Program of Instructions of the said courses.

Aside from trainings, RTC 5 conducted the Listong Pamayanan - Community Simulation Drill for Tsunami program in four provinces in Bicol region, with barangays facing the Eastern seaboard as identified by the Local Government Academy as tsunami-prone areas. This program was conducted in collaboration with the DILG, PPSC, Municipal Local Government Operations Officers (MLGOOs) and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils (MDRRMCs), with RTC 5 personnel facilitating the two-day lecture workshop. The Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) consisted of members of the Bicol Region Cadres of the OCD and at the same time members of RTC 5 Corps of Professors, and resource speakers from other agencies. The barangay officials who participated in the activity, upon completion of the two-day seminar workshop, will cascade their knowledge

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to their respective constituents to raise awareness on disaster preparedness.

RTC 5 also supports the ongoing Listong Pamayanan: Major River Basin in Bicol region which is another program of the DILG for low-lying barangays at risk of flash floods.

RTC 5 likewise capacitated its personnel as it allowed them to hone their skills through training. PO3 Jopil Neptuno took a capacity-building program conducted by the Philippine

Red Cross (PRC) consisting of the following courses: Standard First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automatic External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers; Water Safety Training Program; Instructors Training Course; and Basic Ambulance Operations. He is currently undergoing PRC Cadetship for instructors in order to become a certified PRC Instructor.

On the other hand, PSInsp Ryan Adrian Flores and Ms Shiera

Jane Lasap finished the Basic Incident Command System Training in line with one of PPSC’s 10-Point Strategic Goals, specifically to “Launch and Sustain the Advancement of Professional and Competent Human Resource.”

The activities of RTC 5 were pursued for students, personnel, public servants and the communities to ably manage disasters. The resilience of Bicolanos in the face of disasters and calamities is truly admirable as they are always prepared to handle them.

The Seminar on Integrity, Transparency and Accountability in Public Service (ITAPS) is one of the major Corruption Prevention Programs of the Office of

the Ombudsman which aims to make public servants zero tolerant to corruption, inspire them to live a life of integrity, and serve well all the people they are mandated to serve.

The RTC 6 training staff, Corps and Professors and police students willfully participated and successfully completed the ITAPS Seminar in coordination with the Office of the Ombudsman Regional Office 6 on April 13, 2018 at the training center’s Audio-Visual Room.

Modules presented during the seminar were Understanding Corruption, Accountability of Public Officers,

RTC 6 Conducts ITAPS Seminar

The Regional Training Center 6 training staff and police students during the the individual workshops on integrity, transparency and accountability in public service.

PSupt Jimmy M Laguyo, RTC6 Regional Training Director, gives his Welcome Remarks during the seminar.

Penalizing Corruption and Making a Difference in Public Service. The resource persons on the ITAPS Seminar were Ms. Maria Luvilla H Gaurana, Associate Graft Investigation Officer II; Atty. Pio R Dargantes, Acting Director, Ombusman RO6; and Ms. Abigail R Tan Yau, Assoc. Graft Investigation Officer I.

The RTC 6 training staff and students actively participated in the individual workshops on integrity, transparency and accountability in public service.

The closing ceremony of the ITAPS seminar was highlighted with the staff recitation of their Personal Integrity Plan.

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The Regional Training Center (RTC) 9 initiated a consortium with the two premier universities

of Zamboanga City namely, the Ateneo De Zamboanga University (ADZU) and the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU). The objective is to immerse the Police Commissioned Officers/students of Public Safety Officers Senior Executive Course (PSOSEC) is to a vibrant and competitive learning experience by providing a highly competent and credible professors and conducive learning facilities and research center from the universities in consortium. This is also in accordance with the mandate of PPSC as a premier educational institution for the training of human resource development and continuing education for all personnel of the PNP in coordination with the National Police College (NPC).

History is Written: RTC 9 Opens its 1st PSOSEC-MPSA Program

On June 25, 2018 under the leadership of Regional Training Director PSupt Marlon L Quimno, with the strong support and initiatives of the dynamic and resolute Mayor of Zamboanga City, Hon. Maria Isabelle “Beng” Climaco-Salazar the conduct of PSOSEC and Public Safety Officers Advance Course (PSOAC) came to a reality. The opening ceremony was attended by the PPSC President, PDDG Ricardo F De Leon (Ret.) Ph.D.; PDir Cedrick G Train, the PNP Director for Human Resource

and Doctrine Development; NPC Deputy Director, PSSupt Romeo Ruel Berango, representatives from ADZU and WMSU, and other guests.

The joint opening ceremony of PSOSEC and PSOAC was held at RTC 9, Camp Felicisimo T Marcos, Pasonanca, Zamboanga City. In attendance are the 36 Superintendents for the PSOSEC and 45 Police Senior Inspectors and 1 Police Chief Inspector for the PSOAC mandatory courses, respectively. This was highlighted by the keynote message from the guest of honor and speaker, Mayor Climaco-Salazar and guidance from PDDG De Leon.

The officers undergoing PSOSEC and PSOAC are Commissioned Officers from Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi (BaSulTa), and neighboring regions. RTC 9, for the record, will be the first NPC satellite campus to offer the PSOSEC as a ladderized program leading to Master in Public Safety Administration (MPSA).

PPSC President, PDDG Ricardo F De Leon (Ret.), Ph.D. with Zamboanga City Mayor Hon. Maria Isabelle “Beng” Climaco- Salazar.

Graduates of the Instructors’ Development Course sponsored by the United States Department of Justice - International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (US DOJ-ICITAP) and RTC 7 personnel pose with PPSC President, PDDG Ricardo F De Leon (Ret.), Ph.D., the Guest of Honor and Speaker during the Closing Ceremony.

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The Regional Training Center 11 signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the

University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) for Strategic Partnership in Executive Leadership Development Program on June 20, 2018 at RTC11, Mintal, Davao City.

The signing was led by the USeP President, Dr. Lourdes

Regional Training Center (RTC) 12, based in General Santos City, has conducted a series

of seminars on preventing and countering violent extremism in a bid to intensify its advocacy campaign against extremism in the region.

RTC 11, USeP Ink Leadership Development Program Agreement

RTC 12 Intensifies Advocacy Campaign on Violent Extremism

PSupt Mario C Cortes, RTC 12 Director reported that at least eight seminars on the subject matter were organized and held in the different parts of the region during the last part of the 1st quarter. Successive activities were held at RTC 12, General Santos

C. Generelao and RTC 11 Training Director, PSupt Arnie A Cuaresma. Also present during the signing was Dean of Advance Studies of USeP, Dr. Rec E Eguia, the Deputy Training Director of RTC 11, PSInsp Elmira A Relox and students from Public Safety Officer Basic Course (PSOBC), PSOAC, and PSOSEC.

Through the Executive Leadership Program, USeP will support the implementation of academic enhancement, professional development, research and development, and other relevant activities for the PSOSEC, PSOAC, PSOBC conducted at Regional Training Center 11. The state university will also develop evidence-based and instructional materials and conduct an Action Research and Reflective Practice of the Model of

Executive Leadership Development Program for Public Safety Officers.

Furthermore, the program aims to establish baseline data on knowledge, skills, attitude, and values (KSAV) of the students for the evaluation of strengths and areas for opportunity in their current performance relative to current and future functional requirements as public safety officers. Faculty mentoring and coaching on various training areas related to professional proficiency for executive leaders will also be conducted.

The five-year agreement is among the initiatives of both institutions to endeavor sustainable peace and order, internal security, sustainable development, and growth innovations in Mindanao through strategic collaboration.

City, Cotabato City, Kidapawan City, and Koronadal City.

Participants in the said seminars included officials and personnel from the public safety bureaus – PNP, BFP, BJMP and DILG - local government officials, barangay officials and residents from the different provinces, cities and municipalities of the region, teachers and professors from the different colleges and universities as well as students.

PSupt Cortes explained that the main objective of the seminar is to educate and deepen the level of understanding of the participants about violent extremism and what to do to prevent and counter the same.

Meanwhile, apart from the seminar on violent extremism,

Prof. Isnira Baginda of Mindanao State University (MSU-Gensan) one of the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) discussed about the Social Dynamics on Muslim Communities and Radicalization.

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Dr. Estrella Cantallopez of Davao Central Colleges one of the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) talked about the History and Background of Violent Extremism and University Counter Radicalization Program.

RTC 12 has also undertaken and accomplished other activities during the year, such as tree planting, inauguration of the center’s firing range, infirmary, staff quarter, grand stand, including the graduation rites for the 493 graduates of the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC) class 2017-02, Alpha to Hawk which was highlighted by the distribution of certificates of completion and presentation of academic and leadership awards.

CARTC Listong StoryStepping up its support for

the government’s disaster preparedness program, the

Cordillera Administrative Region Training Center (CARTC) based in Baguio City, provided police trainees, local officials and residents of CAR with a training workshop on Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CBDRRM) “Listong Pamayanan.”

CBDRRM “Listong Pamayanan” is a national program on disaster preparedness being implemented at the local level and jointly spearheaded by the Office of Civil Defense OCD) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), of which PPSC is one of its attached agencies.

CARTC Director PSupt Carter P Balunes reported that two companies of police recruits,

students of the Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC) 2017- 02 “Liyab-diwa, and PSBRC 2017-03 “Tagapagkalinga” participated in the workshop.

The four-day activity, he said, covered four areas of concern which include Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Response, and Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery.

After the training, the police recruits were deployed to the different barangays in Baguio City and other municipalities of Benguet province to provide technical support and mentoring to barangay officials and residents on CBDRRM as part of their Enhanced Community Immersion Program (ECIP) activities.

The positive feedbacks garnered from the participants underline the importance of the training and its contribution towards the effective implementation of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Program.

Group activity during the training workshop on Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management (CBDRRM) “Listong Pamayanan.”

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The Regional Training Center (RTC) in CARAGA region conducted a boot camp activity

for more than 300 student-trainees taking up the Public Safety Senior Leadership Course (PSSLC) and Public Safety Junior Leadership Course (PSJLC).

Spearheaded by the Center’s personnel office, the five-day activity was held from April 30 to May 4, 2018 and participated by at least 103 trainees currently attending the PSSLC Class 2018-0, and some 108 students attending the PSJLC Class 2018-01.

PSupt Ruben B Delos Santos, RTC CARAGA Director said the boot camp was divided into four sub activities, each activity dealing with a particular subject matter: Day 1 on personality profiling, Day 2 on pre-assessment test and best practices, Day 3 on levelling of expectation, and Day 4 and 5 on team building.

On personality profiling, templates of “Sack Completion Test” were farmed out to the students and were sent to PPSC head office for processing and assessment, while a pre-assessment test was conducted and a short video clip was presented to the students for them to choose

the best practices that have been conducted.

Under the levelling of expectation, students were made to write their individual expectations in terms of course content, methodology, assessment task, instructors, classmate and learning environment. Meanwhile, team building was conducted to improve the efficiency as well as interpersonal relations of the students.

Participants in the boot camp activity earlier attended the joint opening ceremonies for their respective courses held on April 20,

2018, with RTC CARAGA Director PSupt Delos Santos as the Keynote Speaker.

Likewise, the Center conducted a seven-kilometer run for 108 police students of Public Safety Junior Leadership Course (PSJLC) Class 2017-02, composed of 93 males and 13 females on April 12, 2018. Then on April 19, 2018, the same police students received their diplomas during the graduation rites held at the Center’s Multi-Purpose Hall with PSSupt Ronelo D Jaurigue, Acting Provincial Director of Surigao del Norte, as Guest of Honor and Speaker.

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Participants of the RTC CARAGA boot camp performs various group activities.

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Back to Back Wins for ARMMTC

In observance of the Women’s Month, the National Police Training Institute (NPTI) launched series of activities, among them are photo and poster making contests

which were participated by the Regional Training Centers nationwide. Criteria for the contests must be anchored on the theme, “We Make Change Work for Women.”

ARMMTC was once again adjudged 1st in both categories. The photo contest entry showed a photo of ARMMTC women personnel doing construction and masonry jobs in one of the construction area of the Center. The photo depicted a modern-day Juana doing carpentry and masonry jobs, a reality that women of today can be at par

with men in both white and blue-collar jobs representative of the women’s role in nation-building. On the other hand, the entry for the poster making contest was a “doble kara” image of a woman depicting the Juana of yesterday and today, from that of battered women to empowered women.

All entries were exhibited during the NPTI Academic Summit from April 11 to 13, 2018 at NPTI conference area. Awarding of prizes highlighted the closing program of the summit. Former ARMMTC RTD PSupt Greg A Soliba received the awards together with some ARMMTC personnel from the NPTI Director, PCSupt Ramon L Rafael.

ARMMTC, for the month of June, sustained its activities in strengthening community

partnerships.

On June 5, 2018 ARMMTC RTD, PSupt Leo B Pamittan, together with the ARTD PCInsp Gubat and Julie Barretto-Morales went to Upi, Maguindanao to monitor the Enhanced

Community Immersion Program of PSSLC 2018-02 conducted in Barangay Rempes, Upi Maguindanao - an Indigenous Peoples (Tiduray) community. Likewise, the team paid a courtesy visit to Upi Municipal Mayor Hon. Ramon A. Piang to thank him for supporting the program and donating five sacks of rice for the constituents of Barangay Rempes. Also, the team

thanked Hon Brgy. Chairman Ariel Layson of Barangay Rempes and his constituents for actively participating in the program.

On June 28, 2018, FSD representatives Mr. Tony Fish and Mr. Markus Schindler paid courtesy visit to the ARMMTC RTD to discuss the training of trainers to be participated by prospective subject matter experts.

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ARMMTC RTD PSupt Leo B Pamittan meets with FSD representatives Mr. Tony Fish, Mr. Markus Schindler, and OPAPP representative Ms. Mandal on June 28, 2018 and discussed the training of trainers for the joint peace and security team trainings.

ARMMTC RTD PSupt Leo B Pamittan visits Upi, Maguindanao Mayor Ramon A. Piang during the Community Immersion Program of PSSLC 2018-02 at Barangay Rempes, Upi, Maguindanao.

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PPSC Hybrid Campus - The Goal of an Ideal Education and Training Facility

The Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) and Regional Training Center 1 are working towards extending the education and training service program

to accommodate the increasing number of trainees pursuing careers in public safety.

PPSC and RTC 1 jointly propose the establishment of a PPSC Hybrid Campus in Northern Luzon to serve as an education and training facility for public safety officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and those from other public safety agencies and stakeholders.

The concept of a hybrid campus was borne out of the need to develop professional and competent career officers who will ably deliver public safety and security services to the local communities. Candidates will have to undergo the selection process prior to the pre-service training in the campus to determine their fitness for the public safety profession. This measure intends to eliminate those who are unable to pass the standard. Trainees who will graduate from the campus will be issued certificates allowing them to practice their profession as public safety officers as a requirement similar to professions that require such.

The hybrid campus will have a curriculum that will further knowledge and equip trainees with new skills as this will integrate policing, fire protection, and jail management and penology. A training ground and a drill zone will be built as part of the campus where the trainees will conduct their practical exercises and activities. Interaction and fellowship among trainees from varied fields of public safety will form part of the training program to strengthen bonds between and among them.

As threats to local community safety continue to evolve, it is necessary that innovative approaches to education and training are developed to better prepare these trainees for their careers as public safety officers.

Plans for the site of the envisioned PPSC Hybrid Campus in Northern Luzon are underway. The hybrid campus, once it is built and functional, will stand proud as an institution that is home to public safety officers who will ensure a safe place to live, work and do business in.

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Dr. Jezamine R. De Leon

Last June 28 to 30, 2018, PNPA celebrated its 40th founding anniversary held at the PNPA Grandstand, Silang, Cavite. This special occasion was filled with

learning and reflection on how blessed personnel and cadets are for having the Academy in their lives. Also, through this wonderful celebration, PNPA was able to recognize its alumni and former directors.

Most importantly, one of the highlights of the event was to showcase the talents of PNPA cadets through the Philippine cultural dance presentations and the “Battle of the Bands.” All of these were participated by the four battalions of the Cadet Corps. These activities opened avenues to discover and develop the talents of PNPA Cadets, demonstrate leadership skills and camaraderie, appreciate their talents and skills, enhance self-esteem, value and show love of country, and promote these God given strengths to the community. An excerpt from one of the original song compositions entitled “Por La Patria – Para sa Bayan” says,

“Handang ialay ang buhay

Ang Diyos ang aking gabay

Para sa bayan

Ako ay lalaban.”

These activities did not only demonstrate the richness of Filipino cultural heritage, traditions, and values. Moreover, these emphasized the authenticity of the values cadets learned from the Academy, such as their love for the Philippines, the Filipino people, and care and pride for their national identity. The program sailed on smoothly and everyone who witnessed it were entertained, amazed,

blessed, and in a greater degree, awakened to be nationalistic despite the changing demands of globalism, egoism, and materialism.

A Showcase of Culture and Patriotism through Dance and Music

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Jennifer C. Gonzales

The Client Satisfaction Survey (CSF) survey, a monitoring tool that identifies customer expectation and measure customer satisfaction, is implemented

by the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) since 2012.

The CSF Survey indicates the percentage of trainees/students

that rate the educational, mandatory and specialized training programs

with at least satisfactory rating as presented in the PPSC

Organizational Performance Indicator Framework.

To attain its goals and fulfill its mission with initiatives that are customer-focused and as part of its ISO 9001:2015 compliance to embark on continual improvement, the PPSC, through the Planning and Research Development, initiated a review of its CSF Survey instrument. Foremost of the consideration is understanding perception and level of satisfaction which are critical in addressing customer needs geared towards policy direction and decision-making anchored on accurate data. Furthermore, valid and reliable statistics measuring the quality of PPSC’s processes and services are required in consonance with the guidelines for the grant of Performance-Based Bonus, specifying that the CSF Survey instrument must have the basic properties of method validity, replicability and specific timeline of measurement.

The CSF Survey design, methodology and instrument were reviewed to identify areas for improvement. Research tool standard guidelines was used to gauge whether the current instrument is still relevant to the objectives of the said survey. After thorough study by the internal panel, gaps had been identified such as indicators that are vaguely observable or indirectly experienced from the perspective of the respondents. The panel deliberated on the proposed revisions following the modified Analysis-Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate (ADDIE) Model as conceptual framework.

The revised instrument was subjected to various validity tests as to construct, content, and criterion-based validity. During the external panel review, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Statistical Survey Review Committee (SSRC) and other Subject Matter Experts were tapped for their technical expertise. With the consolidated inputs in place, the proposed instrument was subjected to reliability testing through test and re-test method. The first test was administered to 35 respondents randomly chosen from the Fire Officers Candidate Course (FOCC) Class 2017-03 at the National Fire Training Institute (NFTI), Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba City, Laguna on March 6, 2018. After a seven-day interval to complete the data set for reliability, re-test was administered to the same respondents on March 13, 2018. Data gathered was treated using the Cronbach’s Alpha Test for Reliability to establish internal consistency of the items and the Pearson Correlation Coefficient for the stability of the indicators over time.

Based on the results of the reliability, adjustments and final corrections were made. During the pilot testing conducted at the National Capital Region Training Center (NCRTC) last April 12, 2018, 35 respondents were randomly selected from PSBRC Class 2017-04. Finally, with the loop of the review process completed, the new CSF Survey Instrument was approved by PPSC President, PDDG Ricardo F. De Leon (Ret.), Ph.D. on April 18, 2018.

Additionally, the new CSF Survey employs not only written responses but direct feedback through Focus Group Discussions (FGD) following the current trend on knowing customer needs and satisfaction level through direct experiences of the services being offered through face-to-face conversations. FGD sessions will be conducted simultaneously to randomly selected participants to balance the data gathered from the written survey and to get actual accounts noteworthy for the analysis of the concerned unit’s overall performance level. Statistical data processing capabilities will also be enhanced through the procurement of the IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25 for accurate and reliable statistical analysis of the survey results.

Client Satisfaction Feedback (CSF) Survey: A Way to Customer-Focused Approach

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Reflections of an Initiate: PPSC Participates in 10-Day Colombo Plan Training

The issue of substance abuse is a very timely and relevant concern in the country. In this light, when the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) was invited

by the Drug Advisory Programme of the Colombo Plan to join the 10-day Specialized Training Course on Universal Treatment Curriculum and Developing Community Support Systems for Criminal Justice Institutions and Universities in the Philippines, PPSC President, PDDG Ricardo F. De Leon (Ret.) Ph. D. did not pass up this chance to send in representatives from the Head Office, Constitutive Units, and Regional Training Centers (RTC).

PPSC was represented by the following: Hericka Joy T. Delfin (Head Office); Bonifacio G. Train (National Police College); JCInsp Rodante D Oblefias, PSInsp Desiree D Rojas, and FSInsp Lourdes Cristy R Bautista (Philippine National Police Academy); PSInsp Mary Shiela G Atienza and Vergel O. Santiago (National Forensic Science Training Institute); PSupt Roderick D Mariano, PCInsp Joseph M Gonzales, SPO3 Jay Ian M Fabrero, and SPO1 Erick C Amodia (NCRTC); PSupt Maly C Cula and Marinova C. Gurtiza (RTC 1); PSupt Marlon V Rufo, PSinsp Elmer P Arrogante, and Jimmy M Gurtiza (RTC 3); PSupt Randy M Maluyo (RTC 5); and PSupt Jimmy M Laguyo (RTC 6).

The seminar, sponsored by the United States Embassy, Manila featured lecturers from different countries such as India, Singapore, and Maldives. It was also participated by different educational institutions, such as the Philippine College of Criminology, Arellano University, University of the Immaculate Conception, and Holy Child College. The last two aforementioned schools are from Davao.

During the culmination activity, each of the participating agencies and universities were tasked to select a representative and deliver a reflection of the program. The following is the said reflection delivered by the author:

I first heard of the Colombo Plan through a call from the office of former Department Interior and Local Government (DILG) OIC and Undersecretary Catalino S. Cuy who is now the Chairman of the

Dangerous Drugs Board. They said that Chairman Cuy himself recommended the Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) to undertake this training.

This specialized training has been a real eye-opener for us.

From the beginning, we already learned something that changed our perspective on substance use disorder (SUD). I have no doubt that we will always remember, “SUD is a chronic relapsing brain disease.” That statement alone provided a major turning point on how we perceived and understood the lessons that we tackled for the remainder of this training.

Through the various activities, discussions, and sharing of experiences, we were able to further understand the concepts, causes, and effect of substance use disorder, but more importantly, what we can do to help address this concern.

Looking at it in a broader context, our country is implementing its National Security Policy 2017-2022 and the government’s AmBisyon 2040 in which promoting national interest, strengthening the country’s domestic internal capacity, and improving the lives of the Filipino people are the salient points of these programs. Moreover, we are heading towards the direction of a Homeland wherein we are putting premium on addressing the internal threats that we have which includes illegal drugs.

With this in mind, the PPSC can do its share as we cascade and integrate the lessons of this training to our Constitutive Units (CUs) and Regional Training Centers (RTCs). We are only the third batch for this training and we have yet to develop a sizeable critical mass but I believe that this is already a significant start. As one of our trainers previously said, knowledge is different from understanding and acceptance. As little as we are now, we have to begin somewhere.

Hericka Joy T. DelfinThe third batch of participants of the 10-Day Colombo Plan Training with Colombo Plan global instructors seated 2nd from left, Mr. Jay Valderrama, Ms. Aditi Ghanekar from India, and Ms. Edna Luz Raymundo - Abulon.

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I noticed that one of the most used examples in our batch is the growth of a seed. From a weak sapling, it became a strong and abundant tree because it was nurtured and taken cared of. Apart from this example’s association with the recovery process of a person with SUD, this is also how I view the change that we, as graduates of this training, become catalysts in our respective organizations and units. If we want to see a transformation in our communities, we need to be patient and continue our efforts despite the challenges that we may encounter.

Moreover, collaboration is key and I hope that we can continue forging partnerships as we pursue our goal of effectively addressing the issues and concerns on substance use disorder.

Yesterday, we celebrated our 120th Independence Day. It is a firm reminder that apart from the love of God and above anything else, love of country should still be felt and practiced. The most effective way to love our country is to love its people. Empathy is also another word to remember. What we are doing now as public servants and what we will do as we go on our separate ways as we apply what we have learned in this training are manifestations of this love.

In an article given by our President, this excerpt from one of our national heroes, Apolinario Mabini in his “True Decalogue for Filipinos” is worth quoting, “Love your country after God and your honor, and more than you love yourself, because your country is the only paradise that God has given you in this life; the only patrimony of your race; the only inheritance from your ancestors; and the only future of your descendants – because of your country you have life, love, and interests; happiness, honor, and God.”

Mr. Brandon Hudspeth (center) representative from the United States Embassy, Manila with PPSC President, PDDG Ricardo F De Leon (Ret.), Ph.D. (5th from left), Colombo Plan international instructors Mr. Aly Adyb from Maldives (4th from right), Ms. Susmita Banerjee from India (3rd from right), and Ms. Shella Ruiz - Marquez (2nd from right), country representative of the Colombo Plan along with the graduates of the 10-day training.

The participants during various group exercises and discussions during the 10-day training at Novotel Hotel, Araneta Center, Quezon City.

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“See you very soon, not farewell.”Bonifacio G. Train, Jr.

The Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC) led by its President, PDDG Ricardo F. De

Leon (Ret.), Ph. D. bid farewell to one of its most active partners, the outgoing International Criminal Investigative Training Assistant Program (ICITAP) of the United States Department of Justice, Program Director, Mr. William “Bill” C. Kuehl.

A simple yet memorable farewell program in his honor was held last June 20, 2018 at the Amphitheatre of the Center for Law Enforcement Studies (CLES) Building, PNP Training Service at Camp Crame. The program started with a short video presentation which highlighted

Mr. Kuehl’s numerous contributions to the success of ICITAP programs in the country. In his speech, Mr. Kuehl expressed his deep gratitude and encouraged everyone to remain enthusiastic in serving and supporting the joint efforts of the PNP and ICITAP. Although Mr. Keuhl is leaving ICITAP Philippines for ICITAP Iran, “The Boss and Friend” promised to return and be with friends again.

PDDG De Leon presented Mr. Keuhl a letter of commendation and was given a primer on the proposed Center for Community Policing and several tokens. ICITAP Philippines and other partner offices/agencies also acknowledged the important

contributions of Mr. Kuehl. As a sign of their gratitude, they also presented him their respective commendations and tokens.

In return, the outgoing ICITAP Philippines Program Director presented certificates of appreciation to individuals and offices who were instrumental in the successful implementation of ICITAP programs in the country. Several top notch PNP Officers, especially those who directly worked with ICITAP, graced the said event.

Mr. Kuehl served as the ICITAP Program Director for the Philippines since December of 2013.

Getting to Know the New PPSC Resident AuditorFeliciano C. Regis

Without much fanfare, the new resident auditor of the Philippine Public Safety

College (PPSC) assumed office early this year. The designation of a new Commission on Audit (COA) auditor came in the wake of the retirement of auditor Rizalea U. Ladines from government service. The event paved the way for the appointment of Ladines’ replacement - Atty. Joanna L. Santiago.

The new PPSC resident auditor hails from Baguio City. She is not only a lawyer, but also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Santiago obtained her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BS Accountancy) degree from St. Louis University in Baguio City. After completing her course, she took the board

examination for Certified Public Accountant, and passed the test with flying colors.

To further enhance her career, she took up Law, and finished her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at the Far Eastern University (FEU), Manila in 2015. In the same year, she hurdled the bar examination.

Santiago marked her debut as auditor at PPSC. She officially assumed the position on February 5, 2018. Prior to her appointment as auditor, she served as legal officer at Cluster for National Government Sector of the COA. The new resident auditor has been working in the Commission for the past seven years.

As resident auditor, Santiago is tasked to implement the Commission’s functions, policies, guidelines, rules and regulations within PPSC.

Under the law, COA, which is recognized as “watchdog” over government transactions and expenditures, is mandated to

examine, audit and settle all accounts pertaining to the revenue and receipts of, and expenditures or uses of funds and property owned of, held in trust by, or pertaining to the government. In the exercise of its powers, the Commission has the authority to conduct its own investigation into government transactions and expenditures.

The youthful auditor also explained that part of her function is to oversee that disbursement and financial transactions made by PPSC officials are in accordance with the prescribed rules and regulations.

Joanna as she is fondly called, is perhaps the youngest auditor today.

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Lessons of CadetshipPDir Cedrick G Train

Cadetship is not so much about academic excellence or scholarship as it is to

the character, commitment and community ideals that the program aims to inculcate in each of us. Academy training is a reflection of our status as men and women of character, as citizens of enduring commitment to public service, and as advocates of community change and social transformation. Public service demands integrity, honesty and trustworthiness. These values rest at the core of our being as humans and as servants of the people. For cadets, character counts! Commitment exemplified by sincerity and dedication characterized by leadership and accountability in these challenging times.

Commitment coupled with adaptive capacity produce leaders of innovation… Leaders for life. That is what we are, PNPAers.

Community spirit is the driving force for social accountability. As PNPAers, we should exemplify the depth of our awareness, understanding, and conscientization of community needs and aspirations that will lead us to venture into exceptional social engagement. This will ensure positive and verifiable social impacts and outcomes of what we are doing as public servants

toward the attainment of peaceful and safer communities which will ultimately shape and create the future we want for this nation.

Despite the many challenges, we have remained steadfast in our spirit and control of human faculties, clinging to our passion and enthusiasm to serve the people. We are never afraid of treading the dangerous landmine of public criticism, ridicule or unfavorable perception. We may be weary in the field, strained and stained in the streets, but each and every PNPAer is fighting his or her own precious battle with dignity and pride. Evidently, we did not fall in this respect as we emerged successful as leaders of innovation and change.

As always, battles have to be fought, and lessons have to be learned. This is fundamental as we journey through life. And Cadetship has taught us to survive in a complicated and tightly competitive world. Preparation excites imagination. Preparation stigmatizes failures.

As Cadets, we were taught to be always ready. It may not be perfect all the time, but it pays to always anticipate what is going to happen and how one is going to respond to it.

Some officers degenerate to insignificance because they have wasted their time waiting for external motivation to begin doing initial steps to pursue their goals. Internal push is what we need to consolidate our energies and talents. We must build upon them to inflame our spirit and eventually to achieve our dreams. We must create our own inspiration and shape our own destiny.

Learning never ends. It does not stop after graduation from the Academy. It is a potent key to

survival. Continuous acquisition of knowledge, skills and abilities gives us a comparative edge as we struggle to establish our proper place in society. Information revolution requires all of us to keep abreast of the trends and patterns of change; otherwise we run the risk of becoming irrelevant but never forgetting that we are all but human. Learning strengthens our capacity to adapt to the environment and dynamics of change.

Our existence is all about time. There is time for everything and everything is timed. There is time for rejoicing and a time for discernment. Life is time-bounded journey. There is always a beginning and an end. In between are successes, struggles and stories of strengths and survival. Cadets learn to use their time wisely and productively. It is not a question of how long we exist but the quality and value of our existence.

Cadets learn to be useful to their selves and to their families, communities and societies, to be aware of their surroundings, and to keep track of what is happening in their communities and what is milling around the world. Cadets are taught to be passionate about their social responsibility in caring for the earth and for each other. These we pursue as we leave the portals of the academy to venture as professional police, jail and fire officers.

In my personal and professional life, I always remind myself of this exhortation: “Act when you can still move and be able; do your part when you still have the capacity to share; participate when you are still accepted and qualified; be visible when you are still relevant and useful; involve when you still have the choice; above all, have faith in God!”

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