52 participants complete Speakers Bureau Training, Basic News Writing

By 1Lt. Joe Patrick Martinez

BUTUAN CITY, August 27 (PIA) – Some 52 students from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Army completed the 5-day Speakers Bureau Training and Basic News Writing on Sunday, August 25, 2013.

The activity, which was started on August 21 was organized by the 402nd Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division held at their headquarters in Barangay Bancasi, this city.

During the lectures, selected subject matter experts from the media, academe, and other agencies were invited to teach the students followed by a panel discussion on the fourth day to synthesize their learning experiences and to guide the students on their individual performances.

“It is my honor and privileged to be invited by the men in uniform. I was able to share my expertise especially the techniques in effective communication skills. I congratulate you for completing this training,” said Prof. Marilou H. Mella, Chairperson, Languages and Social Sciences at Saint Joseph Institute of Technology, Butuan City.

Referring to the graduates of the said seminar, she also reminded the four virtues which served as their guide to be a better public servant. “To everyone, just remember these four virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance. These virtues are your guide to make you a better public servant as you go back to your respective areas. People will surely love you and respect you,” she added.

“It is my intent to make sure that the people in Caraga will have an army that is highly professional, respectable and dependable especially in performing their mandate that is to protect you and our land. It is our vision that you will have a world-class Army that is a source of national pride,” said Col. Ferdinand F. Quidilla, Comanding Officer of the Philippine Army’s 402nd Infantry Brigade.

Another seminar will open this week to refresh the soldiers and PNP on the Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, and the Rules of Engagements. This will be the regular trainings per quarter to be conducted by the brigade and battalions to ensure no violations of their troops when they perform their duties in their respective areas. (402nd Brigade/PIA-Caraga)

Police beefs up security in Surigao Sur

By Nida Grace B. Tranquilan

TANDAG CITY, Aug. 12 (PIA) -- The top police official in Surigao del Sur has ordered police personnel to maximize their presence following the bombings in Cagayan de Oro City, Cotabato City, North Cotabato, and Maguindanao all in Mindanao recently.

According to Police Provincial Director Antonio Taylan, they have intensified the implementation of checkpoints on different areas of the province.

“All the municipal and city police stations are now on red alert status and several checkpoints are already implemented in different strategic places in the province,” Taylan said.

“We need the cooperation of the community. Yung mga bagong mukha na kahina-hinala ang mga galaw, you need to report that to the nearest police station,” Taylan said to officials and representatives from the different government agencies in a meeting conducted in preparation for the forthcoming fiesta celebration in Tandag City on September 10.

Meanwhile, the Critical Incident Management Task Group led by the Police Provincial Office has also conducted a drill Friday morning, August 9 held at the Provincial Sports complex participated by the different stakeholders and NGOs who are members of the group. (FEA/NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

Cebuano news: Pundo alang sa pagpauswag sa kapabilidad sa PNP napagawas na sa Gobyerno

Ni Ni Susil D. Ragas

SURIGAO CITY, Agosto 12 (PIA) -- Napagawas na sa Department of Budget and Management ang pundo mokantidad sa P2.86 bilyon ngadto sa Philippine National Police (PNP) alang sa pagpauswag sa kapabilidad niini, matud sa Malakanyang niadtong Sabado.

Sumala ni Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte ang maong pundo nga gipagawas sa DBM gitagana alang sa Philippine National Police Operational Transformation Plan sa DILG.

Lakip sa mga pundohan mao ang pagpalit og 1,000 ka mga patrol jeeps, 13,597 ka assault rifles ug 4,997 ka mga mobile videos, mokantidad P344 milyon nga alang sa pagpa-ayo ug pagpa-pintura sa 810 ka mga police stations lakip na niini ang pagpalit og M4 magazines ug kits alang sa PNP Maneuver Units.

Sumala pa ni Valte ang DBM migahin usab og mokantidad P655 milyon alang sa pagmugna og bag-ong mga posisyon ug pagpangdawat sa mokabat 7,439 non-uniformed personnel nga idestino sa mga regional offices sa PNP, kining bag-ong mga personnel maoy mohimo sa administratibong mga trabaho sa PNP.

Uban sa administratibong mga trabaho sa bag-ong mga personnel, makatabang usab kini sila makatabang sa pagproteksyon sa katawhan. (PIA-Surigao del Norte)