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Published: 11 August 2014

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   Dir. Florida M. Dijangraced the culminating activity of the month-long observance of the National Disaster Consciousness Month in Olongapo City dubbed as “Be An ‘Informed Volunteer’ Disaster Fair and Symposium” on July 28, 2014 at the Olongapo Convention Center.

RD Dijan’s high-spirited delivery of her message during the closing ceremony captured the interest of the participants. She encouraged everyone to be involved in the disaster preparedness efforts of the government.

   Hon. Aquilino “Jong” Cortez, Sangguniang Panlungsod Member, represented City Mayor Rolen C. Paulino who happened to be attending an equally important commitment on that day. Vice Mayor Rodel Cerezo also graced the occasion.

   Prior to the actual symposium, an Awarding Ceremony for the Poster-Making (Elementary and High School Categories) and Essay Writing (High School Level) Contests was held.

   The resource persons during the symposium were Dir. Renato Sulidum, Jr., of DOST-PHIVOLCS, Dir. Josefina Timoteo of OCD Region 3, Mr. Angelito Layug, DRRMO of Olongapo City, Mr. Rommel Yutuc of DOST-PAGASA, Ms. Clarissa Villanueva of DENR-MGB Region 3, and Mr. Oscar Victor Lizardo of DOST Project NOAH.

    During the presentation of Dir. Solidum he brought to test the preparedness of the participants on earthquake. A very basic drill on “Duck, Cover, Hold” was done signaled by the whistling of Dir. Solidum.

   Punong Barangay Jerome Michael Bacayand Kagawad Jahnke of Barangay Sta. Rita, Olongapo City, presented their best practices in terms of disaster preparedness and rescue operations. Barangay Sta. Rita is a Gawad Kalasag Hall of Fame Awardee.

   Participants during the symposium were members of the CDRRMC of Olongapo City, students and teachers from different schools in the city, barangay officials, City and Barangay Rescue and Emergency Response Teams, representatives of the Civil Society Organizations, and DRRMOs of other LGUs in Region III.

   Another component of the culminating activity was the Disaster Fair. Olongapo City DRRMO, Barangay Sta. Rita, Philippine Red Cross-Olongapo, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, and Junna Industrial Corporation, supplier of rescue, defense, and security equipment, displayed their different equipment, tools, and paraphernalia used in rescue, clearing and other disaster-related operations.

   Also displayed during the fair were the works of art of participating elementary and high schools students in the Poster-Making Contest conducted by the City Government of Olongapo, through the DRRMO, in partnership with DepEd, on July 1, 2014 at the Olongapo Convention Center. Students were made to draw their interpretations of this year’s theme, “Kahandaan at Kaligtasan ng Pamayanan, Pundasyon ng Kaunlaran”.

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Published: 04 August 2014

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   DILG Region III Regional Director Florida M. Dijan graced the 17th year celebration of the Police Community Relations (PCR) month held on July 28, 2014 at Police Regional Office 3 (PRO 3), Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.  This is per Presidential Proclamation No. 764 which declares the month of July every year as PCR month.  This year’s theme is “Pinaigting na Samahan ng Mamamayan at Pulisya Para sa Patuloy na Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran ng Sambayanan”.

   Highlight of the activity was the awarding of plaques to deserving PNP offices/units and personnel who have initiated outstanding achievements that promoted and strengthened police-community partnership and made significant contributions to the peace and order and overall development of the community.

   RD Dijan was invited by CSupt. Raul Petrasanta as the Guest of Honor and Speaker to the activity.  In her message, she stated that PCR Month celebration fosters good relationship and strengthens partnership between the police and the community.  She also mentioned a number of DILG programs, through the headship of Secretary Mar Roxas, which advocates active partnership with the community particularly representatives of CSOs, NGOs and POs and more importantly, promotes transparency, accountability and good governance.  She further quoted one of Sec Mar Roxas’s messages, “Ang trabaho ng mga pulis ay hindi biro sapagkat sa mga oras na tayo ay nagpapahinga na sa ating mga kanya-kanyang tirahan, sila naman ay nagbubuwis ng kanilang buhay upang matugunan nila ang kanilang sinumpaang tungkulin sa bansa at sa mga mamamayan”.  

   RD Dijan also commended CSupt Petrasanta’s able leadership which she believes will help maintain the improved image of the police force in the community and further realize their mission of enforcing the law, preventing and controlling crimes, maintaining peace and order, and ensuring public safety and internal security.  She ended her message by saying, “Kayo ay may malaking kontribusyon sa pagkamit natin sa isang maunlad, mapayapa, masagana at ligtas na Pilipinas.  Nawa lalong mapaigting ang mabuting pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga mamamayan… maipagpatuloy ang pakikipagtulungan upang mabilisang matugunan ang mga problema sa kapayapaan… at mapanatili ang mabuting imahen ng kapulisan sa buong Gitnang Luzon.”

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   DILG-3 Regional Director Florida M. Dijan conferred the appointment of Nueva Ecija Governor Aurelio M. Umali as the new Chairman of the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) in Central Luzon.  It was held during the Nueva Ecija Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting on July 24, 2014 at the Amphitheater, Old Capitol Building, Cabanatuan City.

   During the event, RD Dijan congratulated Governor Umali and shared DILG Secretary Mar Roxas’ letter.  “Congratulations on your appointment as the new Chairman of the Regional Peace and Order Council of Region III.  His Excellency, President Bengino S. Aquino III has recently approved your appointment effective May 19, 2014”, Sec. Mar said.  

    “Your role as RPOC Chair of Region III is very significant in the light of the DILG and the Philippine National Police’s efforts to keep the streets of Central Luzon free from crime and lawlessness.  Ensuring peace and order and public safety is a common goal that we share, and we look forward to a fruitful and productive partnership with you as we continue to keep the communities of Central Luzon safe and sound”, he added.  

    On the same date, Police Regional Office III Regional Director CSupt. Raul Delfin Petrasanta was also appointed as Vice Chairperson of RPOC in the region.  

    DILG serves as Head Secretariat in the Regional Peace and Order Council.