timon (1st issue cy 2014)

January to June 2014 Issue

The Official Newsletter of the Parole and Probation Administration, Region 1

Redeeming Lives Restoring Relationships

Held biennially in different regions of the Country for the past 28 years, the National Convention

of the Parole and Probation Officers League of the Philippines, Inc. (PPOLPI) 14th National Convention

also the 12th Training Institute was held in Region 1, on May 20-23, 2014, at Plaza del Norte Hotel

and Convention Center, Paoay, Ilocos Norte. Hosting the event for the first time are the Region 1

Union Officers who did the extra mile to make the Convention memorable and meaningful.

This years theme: Strengthening Partnerships Towards Excellence aims to promote capability building and unionism in the government sector, enhance awareness on financial management and

foster camaraderie among the employees of the Parole and Probation Administration.

The presence of Hon. Francisco F. Baraan, III - Undersecretary of Justice, as keynote speaker

added glamour to the occasion. Other guests were: Hon. Francis Dacuycuy who represented the

City Mayor of Laoag - Hon. Chevylle Farinas, Director Allan F. Alegria of the Civil Service Commission,

Mr. Roel B. Martin, from the Department of Labor and Employment, Ms. Jocelyn O.Padua, Sun Life

Canada Financial, Ms. Geraldeen Pascual of Mariano Marcos State University, Batac City and PPA-DOJ

Administrator Hon. Manuel G. Co. Deputy Administrator Lorna A. Yumul, and Regional Directors and

Assistant Regional Directors from all over the country also attended the affair.

The PPOLPI National Convention is an opportunity for immersion in the culture and local ways of

people in the host region as well as an avenue for local tour and a taste of native and exotic

delicacies. The prospect really excites the PPA employees. What made the convention unique were the

sight of windmills, ATV ride in the Paoay Sand Dunes, the Marcos Trail and a taste of native delicacies

like the famous Pinakbet Pizza, Bagnet, Empanada and others. (FMTomelden)

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Personnel Movement, Promotions

and Filling up of Vacancies

The following personnel were hired, promoted, reassigned and transferred

during the first semester of CY 2014:

I. Hiring

Zaidee E. Rubio - Probation and Parole Officer II

Ilocos Norte PPO

effective April 1, 2014

Annabelle C. Rosario - Probation and Parole Officer II

La Union Province PPO

effective April 1, 2014

Ma. Carla B. Fernandez - Probation and Parole Officer I

Pangasinan PPO No. 1, Lingayen

effective January 2, 2014

Shekinah T. Gapuz - Probation and Parole Officer I

Dagupan City PPO


Aniceto Francis C. Madronio - Probation and Parole Officer I

Urdaneta City PPO


Tarhata A. Pine - Probation and Parole Officer I

Pangasinan PPO No. 2, Rosales


Francia Jomarie G. Mabanag - Administrative Aide IV

Dagupan City PPO


Nilo M. Rilloraza, Jr. - Administrative Aide IV

Laoag City PPO


Uniza C. Domingo - Administrative Aide IV

Urdaneta City PPO


Princess Gelaine M. Romua - Administrative Aide IV

Ilocos Norte PPO

effective June 6, 2014

II. Promotion

Krista Charisma M. Oineza - from ADA IV to PPOI


Constancia M. Agoot - from PPOII to Sr.PPO

effective May 27, 2014

III. Reclassified/Upgraded

Marie Angela A. Rosales - from AAII to AOI

SG-8 to SG-10


IV. Transferred Rowena DC. Ordoa - Sr.PPO from NCR

to Region I


V. Detail Assignment

Roberto B. Francisco, Jr. - Sr.PPO from La Union Province PPO

to Regional Office


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Regional Updates

January - June 2014

VI. Reassignment

Virgilio G. Tiangco - from CPPO of Dagupan City PPO

to OIC-ARD of Region I

effective February 3, 2014

Danilo G. Corpuz - CPPO from La Union Province PPO

to Dagupan City PPO


Jasmin C. Flores - SPPO of Urdaneta City PPO

to La Union Province PPO as OIC


Gloria A. Ferrer - SPPO from Pangasinan PPO No. 1, Lingayen

to San Carlos City PPO


Ma. Victoria G. Mabanag - SPPO from La Union Province PPO

to Candon City PPO


Lorelie May B. Mariano - SPPO from Ilocos Norte PPO

to Laoag City PPO


Romeo P. Piedad - SPPO from Vigan City PPO

to Ilocos Norte PPO


Francia Jomarie G. Mabanag - ADA IV from Laoag City PPO

to Dagupan City PPO


Abegail T. Casison - ADA IV from Urdaneta City PPO

to Regional Office No. 1


Krista Charisma M. Oineza - PPOI from Dagupan City PPO

to La Union Province PPO


- from La Union Province PPO

to Regional Office No. 1 as CMRU Head


VII. Designation

Virgilio G. Tiangco - designated Regional Planning Officer of PPA Region I effective January 21, 2014

Rowena DC. Ordoa -designated as Special Assistant & Concurrent CSU/CMRU head effective February 3, 2014

Abegail T. Casison - act as CMRU/CSU Understudy effective May 2, 2014

Ma. Victoria G. Mabanag - designated as Officer-in-Charge of Candon City PPO effective June 16, 2014

Corazon A. Dagdag - full time CPPO of Vigan City/Ilocos Sur PPO effective June 16, 2014

VIII. Task Force

Stephanie B. De Leon - SPPO, render service assistance to Alaminos City PPO effective January 21, 2014

Elina M. Cario - ADA IV, render service assistance to Alaminos City PPO


20 Inspiring Quotes

from Mahatma Gandhi:

1. Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.

2. A man is but a product of his thoughts. What he thinks he becomes.

3. Be the change that you want to see in the world.

4. The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.

5. I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.

6. Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomita-ble will.

7. An ounce of patience is worth more than a tonne of preaching.

8. Change yourself you are in control.

9. See the good in people and help them.

10.Without action, you arent going anywhere.

11.Take care of this mo-ment.

12.Be congruent, be au-thentic, be your true self.

13.Continue to grow and evolve.

14.A no uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a Yes ut-tered merely to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.

15.Glory lies in the attempt to reach ones goal and not in reaching it.

16."An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.

17.Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

18.A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.

19.Nobody can hurt me without my permission.

20.In a gentle way, you can shake the world.

Region I Holds 1st General Assembly In celebration of the 36th year of PD 968

implementation, PPA-DOJ Region I held its first General

Assembly last January 24, 2014 at the PPA-DOJ Regional

Office, San Fernando City, La Union.

All personnel of PPA-DOJ Region I figured in the event. ROIC Benita L. Maramag made the opening

remarks followed by an overview on the agenda of the gathering. Also during the opening program, newly

hired employees made their personal introductions. They voiced out their eagerness in joining the Agency in

fulfilling its goals.

Afterwards, CPPO Danilo G. Corpuz, Chairman of the Regional Sports Committee, announced the

names of employees who were chosen to represent the region in the different sports activities for the

forthcoming PPA-DOJ Inter-Luzon Sportsfest 2014.

Regional Office concerns were later discussed by AOIV Maria Theresa L. Manzano, Acct. I Marcelina G.

Mejia, and Sr.PPO Rowena DC. Ordoa. Employees were required to adhere to the new rules of the

administrative, financial, and operation divisions of the region.

The event was highlighted by the giving of recognition to officers and their respective field offices that

have shown outstanding performance for the year 2013. Certificates of recognition were awarded by ROIC

Maramag assisted by OIC-ARD Virgilio G. Tiangco as

Chairman of the Regional Praise Committee. (STGapuz)

Region I Personnel Attend Workshop on

Gender Audit and Orientation on MOVE The PPA-DOJ Region I joined the celebration of the

2014 Women's Month through a workshop on Gender Audit

and Orientation on Men Opposed to Violence against Women

Employees (MOVE) held last March 26, 2014 at the Sea Park Resort, Poro Point, San Fernando City, La Union.

According to the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), this year's celebration pays tribute to the

strong and resilient 'Juanas' who inspired changes here and abroad. Hence, it was themed: "Juana, ang

Tatag Mo ay Tatag Natin sa Pagbangon at Pagsulong!".

In support of the region's women employees, SPPO Reynaldo C. De Guia, MOVE representative,

discussed the evolving gender role and women's rights. He sought personal opinions regarding the topics

though question and answer format.

Afterwards, CPPO Frances M. Tomelden, GAD Focal Person, lectured on Gender Audit followed by a

workshop on the same topic facilitated by ROIC Benita L. Maramag.

Hon. Manuel G. Co, PPA-DOJ Administrator was also present to give an inspiring and informative

message concerning the employee's role as Probation and Parole Officers.

Certificates of completion were given to participants after the event.

This month, we are reminded that women employees of PPA-DOJ are an epitome of the "strong and

resilient 'Juana.' Over the years they have painstakingly labored for the reformation and rehabilitation of

offenders for the betterment of the community. Today, they continue to become promoters of peace around

the country. (STGapuz)


Regional Updates


Probation and Parole Officers Undergo PPOBC

Newly promoted and hired probation and parole

officers were housed at PPA-DOJ Multi-Purpose Hall,

Quezon City from March 31 to April 12 to undergo the

Probation and Parole Officers Basic Course (PPOBC) hosted

by the Agencys Training Unit.

Nine field officers from Region I completed the

course, namely: PPOII Constancia M. Agoot, PPOII Jan Michael D. Yasto, PPOII Zaidee E. Rubio, PPOII

Annabelle C. Rosario, PPOI Rhondalia G. Poquiz, PPOI Aniceto Francis C. Madronio, PPOI Maria Carla B.

Fernandez, PPOI Shekinah T. Gapuz and PPOI Tarhata A. Pine.

The competent resource speakers were: RD Lorna Yumul, RD Allan Alcala, RD Marlene Molo (Ret.), RD

Susan Bornas, RD Pearl Silvederio, CPPO Ramon de Leon, CPPO Janet Padua, CPPO Judea Asuncion,

CPPO Chona Camacho, CPPO Nette Rojas, Chief Neitte Eugenio, Chief Edil Herodico, Atty. Rey Daniel

Gonzaga, Mr. Joby Orendain, and Mr. Danny Capili.

As part of the practical sessions, participants were challenged to interview inmates from the

Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) and write a sample Post Sentence Investigation Report (PSIR) after.

They were also trained by Philippine National Police (PNP) on the basics of Taekwondo for their self-defense. The seminars finale included an inspirational message from Hon. Manuel G. Co, PPA-DOJ Administrator and the awarding of certificates to the PPOBC Batch 35.

Through the PPOBC, probation and parole officers were equipped with the right skills and knowledge to

excel in public service. More importantly, they learned that being a probation and parole officer is not a

simple matter of submitting reports on time, its about treasuring lives. (STGapuz)

Regional Updates

Walk for GAD and Forum on Womens Concerns

As advocates of Gender and Development (GAD),

selected personnel from the Region I joined an activity for

the 2014 Womens Month entitled Walk for GAD and Forum on Womens Concerns held last March 31, 2014 at San Fernando City, La Union.

The women employees from PPA-DOJ Region I who

marched with fellow advocates were: AAII Cristine Joy N.

Hufano, ADAVI Ellen Catherine B. Delos Santos and ADAIV

Abegail T. Casison.

Participants assembled at San Fernando City Plaza and walked until Ortega Gym, San Fernando City

where the Forum on Womens Concerns commenced.

The exercise intends to underscore awareness on gender equality and womens rights. (STGapuz)

In line with the Agencys strategy in building it's image and advocating volunteerism, San Fernando City Parole and Probation Office played a key role in the annual Brigada Eskwela in three (3) public schools in the 1st District of La Union.

In coordination with the school heads of Bitalag Integrated School, Bacnotan, La Union, Ayaoan Elementary School, Luna, La Union and South Central Integrated School, San Fernando City, 60 clients volunteered for the yearly undertaking which was scheduled last June 12, 14 and 16, 2014.

Considering the amount of work done in their school premise and buildings, school officials were so grateful of our clients contribution to the national program. As token of gratitude, they prepared snacks and lunch for them.


La Union Cluster Updates

Rallying behind Memorandum Circular No. 10, dated April 24, 2014 by our Hon. Administrator, Manuel G. Co, 63 of the

clients from SFCPPO joined the 2014 GK Bayani Challenge by

doing community service that would improve the living condition

in GK Soledad Village, Brgy. Talogtog, San Juan, La Union.

The Village has 35 housing units built for the poorest of the poor. Last June 6, 2014, Our clients did drainage de-clogging, cemented pathways, weeded tall and unsightly

grasses, planted ornamental plants while female clients

refurbished the Sibol Center which serves as classroom for

children in nursery class within the GK area.

Last April 15, 2014 at the Sagayad Chapel, Sagayad, San Fernando City, clients who are undergoing the TCLP were required to attend a spiritual enrichment activity, a whole day recollection. It was officiated Rev. Fr. Romeo Oliveres, CICM. Deacons from the Saint Louis College (SLC) Campus Ministry were also in attendance. The spiritual experience is viewed to help clients in their TCLP journey.

Bro. Marcelo Manio discussed Pagbabalik Tanaw or Recognizing Human Dignity and Bro. Jill Padilla talked about Gods Love. Fr. Romeo Olivares the Spiritual Director of the school elaborated on the 12 Steps to Get Away from Addiction. With these messages, the clients and officers were spiritually enlightened. It was a time for reflection, a moment where each one had to ponder on how to live a purposeful and fulfilled life.

VPA AND TC UPDATES FOR THE SFCPPO VPA: Basic Training Seminar - Last May 31, 2014, before the semester ended, the SFCPPO was able to conduct one more VPA Basic Training Seminar to 24 barangay officials and community members of

Brgy. Narra, Bacnotan, La Union. The event took place at their barangay hall.

This is the second VPA Basic Training Seminar that took place right in the community, the first was

at the Barangay Hall of Brgy. Barrientos, Luna, La Union last April 3, 2013.

The set-up has been considered more practical and economical, considering the cost of

transportation participants have to incur to attend programs held in the office. They are more at home

SAN FERNANDO CITY PPO RENDERS

SIGNIFICANT COMMUNITY WORK SERVICES

SFCPPO CLIENTS SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT

LUPPO Conducts Volunteer Probation Aide Basic Training

Last April 22, 2014, a one-day Volunteer Probation Aide (VPA) Basic Training was held at ABC

Session Hall, 1/F Agoo Municipal Hall, Agoo, La Union. The quote One cannot give what he does not have, strongly impacted the participants from La Union Province Parole and Probation Office.

The training sought to provide volunteers with working knowledge on the Agencys rehabilitation thrusts and programs plus their role as VPAs in crime prevention. Overview of the Criminal Justice

System, the Probation/Parole/Executive Clemency Law, Volunteerism, Restorative Justice, and

Community Resource Development were among the topics discussed.

In attendance were ten newly recruited and

appointed volunteers from the different

municipalities of the second congressional district of

La Union province. They came from different fields of

training namely pastors, educators, engineers and

barangay officials.

Officers of the LUPPO headed by OIC/SPPO

Jasmin C. Flores served as Learning Service

Providers (LSP) for the activity.

The VPAs are expected to be role models and inspiration to clients under their supervision.

They are to serve with integrity and commitment to

the Agencys vision, mission, goals and objectives.

These are among the principles they are to

practice throughout the duration of their

appointment.

Upon their appointment, each volunteer

would be limited to supervise not more than five

clients.


La Union Cluster Updates

LUPPO Participates

in Brigada Eskwela

It was the spirit of volunteerism and social responsibility that prodded La Union Parole and Probation Office (LUPPO) to participate in Department of Educations Brigada Eskwela last May 26 to 28, 2014.

For the academic year 2014-2015, three schools benefited from the program namely Bail National High School, Bail, Sto. Tomas, La Union, Paringao National High School, Paringao Bauang, La Union and President Elpidio Quirino High School, Bacsil, Agoo, La Union.

Around 78 clients, 10 VPAs and 3 staff volunteered their services to different school maintenance activities. This included cleaning of school surroundings, painting of classrooms, fences and roofs, repairs of school furniture, riprap of school fence, masonry, and general carpentry.

Jaime Ninalga, a probationer from Sto. Tomas, La Union was quoted as saying We felt joy helping the school,

Participation in Brigada Eskwela is one of the reinforcement activities of the Therapeutic Community Sessions (TC) conducted by PPA-DOJ to its clients. The TC is a primary treatment modality which seeks to promote behavioural change and development of clients initiative and self-discipline.

In observance of Fire Prevention Month, the

staff of DCPPO invited officials from the Bureau of

Fire Protection, Dagupan City to lecture about fire

safety and prevention to clients last March 21, 2014

at Japanese Garden, Bonuan-Tondaligan, Dagupan

City.

Expounding this years theme: Isulong ang Kaunlaran, Sunog ay Iwasan, Kaalaman at Pag-iingat

ang Kailangan, the officials from BFP Dagupan City namely, Sr.Ins. Ferdinand Formacion, FO3 Rover

Solar, SFO2 Jesus Asto discussed about fire safety

measures such as avoiding fire hazard at home and

at the work place. Clients were also taught to rightly

handle fire extinguishers. They were excited when

told that some will be given a chance to operate

actual fire extinguisher after the talk.

The event concluded with the giving of

certificates of appreciation to the resource speakers

by CPPO Danilo G. Corpuz. (STGapuz)


Pangasinan Cluster Updates

DCPPO CELEBRATES FIRE PREVENTION MONTH

With health care and service among its noble

aspiration, the Dagupan City PPO organized a

medical mission last April 11, 2014 at the Mayors Pavilion, Japanese Garden, Bonuan-Tondaligan,

Dagupan City.

DCPPO HOLDS MEDICAL MISSION

Last May 23, 2014, the Dagupan City Parole

and Probation Office together with the Metro-Dagupan

Volunteer Probation Officers Association, Inc. joined

the Department of Educations Brigada Eskwela 2014 in launching a program dubbed Ensuring Disaster-Preparedness and Safety in Schools.

Through the MDVPA, the Dagupan City PPO

received invitations from school heads of Longos

Elementary School, Bonuan-Boquig Elementary School

and the Bonuan-Boquig National High School, namely

Mrs. Hilda Ceralde, Mrs. Maria Linda Ventinilla and

Mr. Manuel Ferrer. The probationers and parolees were

supervised by the Dagupan City field officers and the

Metro-Dagupan Volunteers. They were divided into

three groups to cover three schools. The activity lasted

for half a day. The clients, officers and volunteers did

various activities such as repainting the wall, cleaning

the classroom, smoothing out students desks,

DAGUPAN CITY PPO SUPPORTS

DEP-EDS BRIGADA ESKWELA 2014

A lecture on the New Rules of Good Conduct Time Allowance and Board of Pardons and Parole

Rules and Regulations was held last June 13, 2014 at the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology

(BJMP), Dagupan City.

ADMINISTRATOR LECTURES

ON NEW GCTA AND BPP RULES



Responding to DepEds Brigada Eskwela program, Alaminos City PPO with its clients, staff and VPAs readily

joined the undertaking.

Last May 26, 2014, the Brigada Eskwela was done

in Palamis Elementary School, Barangay Palamis, Alaminos

City. The School principal, Dr. Edna Caserial, faculty

members, PTCA officers as well as Barangay Officials

appreciated the combined efforts of the PPA staff of

Alaminos City & Lingayen in leading the PPA clients and

VPAs during the activity.

Alaminos City PPO Participates in

DepEd's Brigada Eskwela

About 50 probationers and parolees figured in a school clean-up

as part of Department of Educations Brigada Eskwela last May 16, 2019 at Magtaking Elementary School, Brgy. Magtaking, San Carlos

City, Pangasinan.

The activity was made possible through the efforts of San Carlos

City Parole and Probation Office, Barangay Officials headed by OIC Boy

Alanzalon, teaching staff headed by Mr. Agosto V. Cayabyab, Principal

I, and the Volunteer Probation Aides.

Mr. Hercules N. Tandoc, Chief Parole and Probation Officer,

announced the activity as part of Therapeutic Community Ladderized

Program which gives probationers and parolees the opportunity to

render Community Work Services. It also imbibes among clients the

feeling of self-worth, belongingness to the community and to prove that

they can still become assets and productive members of the society de-

spite their conviction.

During the event, the probationers and parolees repaired

classrooms and comforts rooms, painted ceilings, fix dilapidated chairs

and cleaned the school grounds. Some of the clients also helped in

cleaning the barangay by cutting bushes and twigs of trees along the

road of Purok V.

After the activity, OIC Boy Alanzalon and Principal Agosto V.

Cayabyab thanked San Carlos City Parole and Probation Office, VPAs,

probationers and parolees for their time spent in helping them clean

their barangay and school grounds.

The activity was covered by Ms. Charisse Victorio of GMA

Northern Luzon and aired on the same day on Channel 7 in their pro-

gram Balitang Amianan. (RGPoquiz)

SCCPPO Joins Brigada Eskwela

February 14, 2014 is a red-letter day for the probationers,

parolees, and their families as the San Carlos City Parole and Probation

Office celebrated the Healthy Heart Month at the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs, San Carlos City. This activity was geared to promote

spiritual, emotional, psycho-social, physical well-being of clients this

Valentines month.

SAN CARLOS CITY PPO CELEBRATES HEALTHY HEART MONTH

SCCPPO TAKES ON

FIRE PREVENTION MONTH

In keeping with the nations celebration of Fire Prevention Month, San Carlos City Parole and

Probation Office, headed by CPPO Hercules N.

Tandoc in tandem with San Carlos City Bureau of

Fire Protection held a Fire Prevention and Safety

Lecture last March 14, 2014 at the Office of the

Senior Citizens Affairs, San Carlos City.

After the TCLP session, SFO2 Rene M. Junio

and FO3 Reynaldo Ferrer lectured on risk factors

that may start fire and tips on its prevention. First

aid measures were also discussed in case of fire

and some tactics on how to survive and escape

when trapped in a burning house, building and

community.

Various questions from the clients regarding

fire safety showed their interest in the lecture.

They learned that Presence of mind during fire

may save lives. (MBCruz)



SCCPPO SPEARHEADS VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAININGS The San Carlos City Probation Office together with Pangasinan Provincial Agriculture Office marked the month of April as the Vocational Skills Training Month. Last April 11, 2014, Ms. Delia S. Fernanadez of the Pangasinan Provincial Agriculture Office, conducted the first VST on empanada crust, tomato jam, and tomato empanada making. The clients were taught how to prepare, and market the products. The training took place at the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs, San Carlos City, Pangasinan.

Last April 16, 2014, Ms. Julie P. Edades of the Pangasinan Provincial Agriculture Office conducted the VST on Bangus Deboning. The clients were trained to debone milkfish. A return demonstration was done by the clients afterwards. The training was done at the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs, Bayambang.

Realizing the importance of vocational skills training in promoting self-reliance through income-generating projects, SCCPPO will continue to provide new avenues for the clients growth and rehabilitation. (MBCruz) SCCPPO TIES UP WITH

PHO, PPH San Carlos Parole and Probation Office

launched a Medical-Dental Mission last June 13,

2014 at the Office of the Senior Citizens Affairs,

San Carlos City, Pangasinan. Since health and

wellness of clients are among the advocacies of the

office, thus the mission was organized.

The SCCPPO tied up with the Provincial

Health Office, Pangasinan Provincial Hospital, and

the San Carlos City Health Office. The participating

agencies sent their medical and dental teams

composing of four (4) dentists and four (4) doctors

and eight (8) registered nurses.

Despite heavy downpour, there was a good

turnout among clients, their families and VPAs. The

medical and dental team provided free

consultations, physical assessments, free tooth

extractions and free medicines.

The Mission delivered the much needed

health care of the clients and their families. They

were so grateful for benefiting from the medical

program of the SCCPPO. (MBCruz)



Community Work Services Carried Out San Nicolas Pangasinan benefited from community work services rendered by PPA personnel together with VPAs and a host of supervisees.

In coordination with the DepEd personnel, Brigada Eskwela activities were carried out last May 27, 2014

at the East Central Elementary School such as cleaning the schools surroundings, pulling up weeds, trimming the plants and digging garbage pits.

A follow up community work at the same school was completed last June 18, 2014. The labor of six (6)

VPAs and sixty four (64) clients worked together in planting two hundred (200) mahogany saplings at the

school grounds, putting up tree guards, painting the roofs of the school buildings, cleaning the surroundings

and planting hundreds of eggplants at the school gardens.

Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the participating VPAs and clients during the two occasions.

A healthy relation between the PPA and Dept. of Education came into fruition.

Last June 20, 2014 the PPA together with VPA Mayor Rebecca Mejica-Saldivar celebrated the towns Arbor Day. It was a municipality wide tree planting. VPA-Pastor Renato Cabansag oversaw the planting of 300

Narra trees by some 64 clients in Brgy. Bensican.

Fire Prevention Month and Womens Month Celebrated Pangasinan 2 PPO partnered with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) to lecture on Hazards and Prevention of Fire and on Violence Against Women and Children (RA 9262) last March 21, 2014 at the Rosales Methodist Church. It was to observe Fire Prevention Month and Womens Month.

Twelve (12) Volunteer Probation Aides, eighty three (83) clients and ten (10) clients spouses were in attendance.

BFP speakers- Fire Marshall Lauro Untalan and SFO 1 Wilson Barte presented informative visual aides,

while SPO 1 Emma Ruth Apostol discussed RA 9262.

Before the lectures, VPA-Pastor Renato Cabansag officiated a spiritual devotion followed by group

counseling and inspirational message from CPPO Audie Mar D. Ubaldo.

Certificates of Recognition were later awarded to the lecturers and facilitator.(AMDUbaldo)

Municipal Mayors Teodoro A. Ramos of Sta. Maria, Pangasinan and Rebecca M.

Saldivar of San Nicolas, Pangasinan who

were recruited last year by CPPO Audie Mar

D. Ubaldo were recently appointed as

Volunteer Probation Aides of the

Pangasinan 2 PPA, Rosales, Pangasinan.

Eighty seven (87) other municipal

employees, barangay officials, PNP

personnel and gospel preachers from the

those towns were also appointed together

with the mayors.

VPA-Mayors Ramos and Saldivar

sponsored the conduct of VPA Basic

Trainings held in their respective towns on

August 8, 2013 and September 24, 2013,

respectively.

With the appointment of the Chief Executives as VPAs, the PPAs bond with them was made stronger, manifested by

their all-out support to the PPAs Rehabilitation Programs which actively

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Appointed as VPAs UCPPO TAKES PART IN

BAYANIHAN SA PAARALAN 2014 Now on its eleventh year, the

Bayanihan sa Paaralan,

popularly known as

Brigada Eskwela, kicked

off last May 19-24,

2014. The Urdaneta

C i ty Paro le and

P r o b a t i o n O f f i c e

together with it's clients

participated in this

yearly undertaking last May 27 and 28, 2014 in Sumabnit

Elementary School and Balangobong Elementary School, both in

Binalonan, Pangasinan.

The engagement of the office in these undertakings were

jointly organized by the office staff and the VPAs with Ms. Lilibeth A.

Dauz and Ms. Marlene Cueva, principals of the two schools.

The office staff, clients and the VPAs worked to cut trees and shrubs in the school grounds, cleaned electric fans, blackboards,

walls, demolished flower boxes and painted grills of school offices to

pep up the schools ambiance and refurbish its facilities. The school personnel and some private benefactors provided food for all the

participants. (SSBoniel)



Pangasinan 1 Parole and Probation Office headed by CPPO Reynaldo Delos Angeles participated in the annual Brigada Eskwela at Pangapisan Elementary School (PES), Lingayen, Pangasinan last May 27, 2014.

With the joint efforts of Pangasinan 1 Parole and Probation Office staff, VPAs Pastor Gerardo Jose Aquino, and attending parolees and probationers, a thorough clean-up drive, garden improvement and chair arrangement were done in the school.

In his short speech, CPPO Delos Angeles extended his gratitude to the Principal and the faculty of Pangasinan Elementary School for partnering with the group. He stressed that the Office has been participating in Brigada Eskwela for five years in other schools and he emphasized that the voluntary work will go on for the coming years.

Speaking on behalf of the whole PES teaching force, School Principal Chuchi Malagayo acknowledged Pangasinan 1 Parole and Probation Office for what has

been accomplished. The event was considered unforgettable since it was the

first time that such activity was done in the school. Principal Malagayo lauded the efforts of the participating probationers and parolees in volunteering their services. Furthermore, she encouraged them to believe in themselves.

To end the well spent day, the school provided snacks for the

participants and gave certificates of recognition to the staff of Pangasinan 1 Parole and Probation Office.

PANGASINAN 1 PPO joins 2014 Brigada Eskwela

In celebration of the 2014 Hearts Month, the Provincial Health Office conducted a Medical Assistance in Pangasinan 1 Parole and Probation Office Lingayen, Pangasinan last February 11, 2014.

Among the activities were blood pressure monitoring, heart check-up,

health consultation and giving of free medicines such as paracetamol and vitamins to probationers and parolees. Clients families and other participants benefitted from the program as well. The Provincial Health Office also provided

medical treatment to some minor injuries such as cuts and wounds and free usage of medical equipment particularly the

nebulizer.

Dra. Celio Almoite of Provincial Health Office reminded the participants that staying healthy must be a daily priority. She emphasized the significance of having a healthy lifestyle which nowadays is neglected by many. She also added that the Provincial Health Office in partnership with other government agencies endeavor to offer their service as

part of their mission and vision. Furthermore, VPA Pastor Dione Magno led a spiritual counseling and Patrick John Rosario, a registered nurse, conducted a short lecture about Sexually Transmitted Disease/HIV. Some 53 participants under the supervision of Pangasinan 1 Parole and Probation Office attended the medical mission.

A Healthy Heart for the Hearts Month

March is Fire Prevention Month and Womens Month In observance of Fire Prevention Month and Womens Month, a back-to-back information dissemination for the month of March was held at Pangasinan 1 Parole and Probation Office on March 18, 2014 With the theme, Isulong ang Kaunlaran, Sunog ay Iwasan, Kaalaman at Pag-iingat ang Kailangan.

SFO4 Rodito Ferrer of Bureau of Fire Protection gave a detailed lecture on safety precautions and fire prevention to the probationers and parolees of Pangasinan 1 Parole and Probation Office. Families of the probationers and parolees, who also attended the lecture, were informed about practical tips in conserving electricity and the basics in fire control.

Since March is also Women Empowering Month, a lecture on RA 9262 otherwise known as Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act of 2004 was conducted by PPO1 Ma. Carla B. Fernandez. Issues pertaining to abuse common to women and their children including their rights were discussed through question and answer format. Given that majority of the clients are male, it was a great opportunity to underscore sensitivity to womens rights.



In line with the upcoming 38th Anniversary of Parole and Probation

Administration, Pangasinan 1 Parole and Probation Office met with

Congressman Leopoldo N. Bataoil of Second District of Pangasinan at

Presidents Hotel on June 5, 2014. Congressman Bataoil wrote down his suggestions for the event which

will be held on July 25, 2014 at the newly-constructed Baywalk in Lingayen.

Among the agreed activities include: Zumba Dancing, Tree Planting and a

short Anniversary Program. As part of strengthening the funding strategy of Pangasinan 1 Parole and Probation Office, CPPO Reynaldo Delos Angeles had an audience with Vice

Governor Jose Ferdinand Calimlim Jr. at Lingayen Capitol last June 2, 2014.

The vice governor approved the request of the office for 30 pieces of

monoblock chairs which were delivered few days thereafter. (MCBFernandez)

Meeting with Congressman and Vice Governor

The Lingayen Vanguards team which included the staff of

Pangasinan 1 PPO won the 2014 Cheerdance Championship in the

Pangasinan Judiciary-DOJ Sportsfest held at Alaminos City,

Pangasinan last June 6, 2014, besting five other teams namely

Alaminos (2nd placer), Dagupan (3rd placer), San Carlos, Urdaneta

and Vitaro.

Probation officers from Alaminos PPO, Pangasinan 1 PPO, Pangasinan 2

PPO, DCPPO, SCPPO, and UCPPO took part in the event. From the Vanguards of

Lingayen, participants were SPPO Stephanie De Leon, PPO1 Ma. Carla

Fernandez, and ADA IV Elina Cario, from the Legion of Justice Dagupan City were PPO1 Shekinah Gapuz, and ADA IV Francia Jomarie Mabanag, from the

Tamaraw team of Urdaneta City were CPPO Mary Romua, PPO1 Aniceto Francis

Madronio, and ADAIV Uniza Domingo, and rooting for Heroes of Justice of San

Carlos City are PPO1 Rhondalia Poquiz, and ADA IV Mhelody Cruz.

The two-day event showed the probation officers athletic side. PPO1 Fernandez captured the Womens Chess title. PPO1 Madronio was part of the basketball championship team. ADAIV Francia Mabanag was part of the 1st

placer, Dagupan City Volleyball Team. Landing in 2nd place for the Womens Badminton singles competition was ADAIV Mhelody B. Cruz. The event was covered by Balitang Amianan, GMA Regional Network.

Pangasinan 1 Staff Rule Inter-Judiciary Cheer Dance Competition

March is Fire Prevention Month according to Proclamation No.

115-A, s. 1966. It is an annual nationwide observance held every

March in the Philippines during which fire prevention activities are

administered primarily by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).

With this years Theme/Slogan: Isulong ang Kaunlaran, Sunog ay Iwasan, Kaalaman at Pag-iingat ang Kailangan, the Urdaneta City Prole and Probation Office together with the highly

trained personnel of Bureau of Fire Protection of Binalonan, Pozorrubio and Urdaneta City respectively,

spearheaded the celebration and conducted a fire safety and prevention info-drive to the probationers and

parolees as part of their Therapeutic Community Program activities.

To highlight the celebration, a demonstration was carried out by the BFP personnel on the proper

method of handling and using the portable fire extinguisher to the participating stakeholders. (AFCMadronio)

URDANETA CITY PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICE

OBSERVES 2014 FIRE PREVENTION MONTH



Alaminos City, Pangasinan, June 20, 2014-The Pangasinan Court personnel and employees together

with the DOJ workforce kicked off its annual Sports Fest

last June 6, 2014 dubbed Sports Para Sa Lahat.

The annual Sports Festival dubbed "Sports Para

Sa Lahat" for Pangasinan court personnel, employees

and DOJ staff was held last June 6,2014 in Alaminos

City.

The event jump started with a parade around

the City proper while excitement was rising for the

much awaited cheering competition.

Shortly after the parade and program preliminaries, the over-all chairman of the event Executive Judge

Elpidio M. Abella of Alaminos City RTC Br. 55 declared the Sports Fest Competition open. The lighting of the

symbolic torch together with all the Executive Judges of Pangasinan followed right after.

The yearly sports event is a welcome break from daily routine work. It's a venue to get acquainted with

people from other offices. Joining the competition can also boost one's self esteem, according to the proponents.

The Halls of Justice of Pangasinan were divided into six teams and were assigned the following colors:

YELLOW TEAM - Alaminos City Hall of Justice and its neighboring Courts, GREEN TEAM -Dagupan City Hall of

Justice, ORANGE TEAM - San Carlos City Hall of Justice employees,The BLUE TEAM- Urdaneta City Hall of Justice

employees, VIOLET TEAM- Lingayen Court employees, RED TEAM-Villasis-Tayug-Rosales court employees.

The staff of the Urdaneta City Parole and Probation Office headed by CPPO Mary A. Romua and Uniza

Domingo played in womens volleyball and PPOI Aniceto Francis Madronio also joined the mens basketball team. (AFCMadronio)

PANGASINAN INTER-JUDICIARY-DOJ SPORTS FEST KICKS OFF

DCPPO Holds Medical Mission The office requested Region 1 Medical Center, Dagupan City for medical doctors along with nurses to which the hospital responded with dispatch. Dr. Alberto Arcenue, Dr. Melissa Padua, Dr. Arlene Andress, Dr. Jose Teofilio

conducted free medical check-up while ADAIV Francia Jomarie Mabanag, joined fellow registered nurses, Lovelyjoy

Venuya-RN, Marcelo Cristobal-RN, and Jophet Lomibao-RN, in getting the constituents blood pressure. The medical team also dispensed free vitamins and antibiotics. Also present in the event were members of the Metro-Dagupan

VPA association.

Witnessing how well the clients were treated was a heart-warming moment, giving the office a sense of

fulfilment. (STGapuz)

Dagupan City PPO Supports DepEds Brigada Eskwela 2014 repairing chairs, and gardening. After a half day toil, snacks and drinks were provided for refreshment.

The efforts made by the officers, volunteers and the clients were highly appreciated by the Department of

Education, San Fabian and Dagupan City division, school personnel and school administration. A certificate of

appreciation was awarded by the Bonuan-Boquig National High School to the Dagupan City PPO and Metro-Dagupan

VPA for their invaluable support during the Brigada Eskwela. Balitang Amianan, the Regional News Network of

GMA-7, covered the activity, featuring interviews of VPA Mr. Arturo Paredes and parolee, Mr. Federico Carcha.

Despite the accolades, nothing is more meaningful than the sense of fulfillment the participants felt after the

activity. In the heart of hearts they know they made a positive impact to their community. (FJGMabanag)

2 More Mayors Appointed as VPAs

involve our VPAs and clients under supervision. Community work services are regularly done by the PPA through

the benevolence of the local government units.

Five years ago, then Municipal Councilor and now Rosales Municipal Mayor Susan Pagador Casareno was

appointed as VPA. Casareno is in continuous support of the PPA.

CPPO Ubaldo desires to recruit as VPAs all other municipal mayors in his area in the near future to assure

maximum local support to the Agencys VPA Program. (AMDUbaldo)


Administrator Lectures on New GCTA and BPP Rules

It was organized by the Dagupan City PPO in cooperation with the Bureau of Jail and Penology,

Dagupan City. Nearly 80 inmates took part in the lecture. In addition, the event was also attended by OIC-

ARD Virgilio G. Tiangco, CPPO Reynaldo P. Delos Angeles of Pangasinan No. 1 PPO, Metro-Dagupan VPAs, and BJMP, Dagupan City personnel.

The program started with an invocation by JO1 Ma. Rhealyn Parayno followed by JO1 Mylin Awas singing of the national anthem. Before the main part of the lecture, CINSP Jun Melchor Boadilla, District Jail

Warden of BJMP Dagupan City, and OIC-ARD Virgilio G. Tiangco gave their welcome and opening remarks.

Aiming to inform inmates about earning time credit with regard to their prison sentence, Hon. Manuel

G. Co, PPA-DOJ Administrator and BPP Ex-Officio Member, served as guest speaker for the lecture. For the

feedback, the Administrator wisely encouraged asking of questions.

CPPO Danilo G. Corpuz concluded the event by assuring inmates that the office will always be at their

service.

The new rules of GCTA encourage inmates to pursue higher level of education, develop skills and godly

values that will increase their chance of not only re-entering society but becoming a blessing as well.(STGapuz)

San Carlos City PPO Celebrates Healthy Heart Month

Following the Therapeutic Community Ladderized Program (TCLP) Session, a lecture was conducted by

Dr. Edwin DV. Guinto, City Health Officer II of the San Carlos City Health Office. Dr. Guinto discussed the

cardiovascular system anatomy and physiology, the common diseases of the heart as well as the prevention

and the treatment modality of such diseases in the community level. He emphasized the importance of proper

lifestyle modification in order to address the growing concern over heart diseases that lead to debilitation and

untimely death. Signs and symptoms of an impending heart attack were also discussed to cut the risk of

sudden cardiac death. The lecture culminated in a forum where the clients raised questions and concerns

regarding heart disease.

The lecture opened the minds of the clients, VPAs, and the SCCPPO Staff to the realities concerning

heart disease. Through it, participants learned that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. (MBCruz)

VPA and TC Updates for the SFCPPO

and at ease when seminars are done in their locality. The office will

be less burdened, since Barangays have the budget to underwrite

the expenses during seminars.

TCLP: Commitment Ritual After eight months of implementing the Phase I of the TC Ladderized Program, 40 clients of the office have

undergone a final activity known as the Commitment Ritual last June

12, 2014 at the lobby of the Justice Hall, Sevilla, San Fernando City.

The whole day activity was administered by the personnel of

the office and four TC trained VPAs.

The trust walk was one of the most unforgettable experience for the participants . They felt the need to depend when

in the dark and strange surroundings. The reading of their personal

commitments was also a touching moment. They pledged to do their

best in becoming better individuals despite the uncertainties of the

future. With the values, knowledge, and skills taught and imparted to

them, it is expected that the clients will improve their lives for a

brighter future.

CCPPO FIRST SEMESTER ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS

At the start of the year 2014, the Candon City Parole and Probation Office wasted no time implementing rehabilitation programs designed to reform and

rehabilitate its clients.

Heeding the mandate of PD 968, a medical mission was conducted last January 21, 2014 headed by Dr. Rogeline Gilera, President of Southern Ilocos Sur Medical Mission. Free medical check-up was made available to the clients and their family members. Medicines and food supplements were also distributed. The event was

organized by then CPPO Corazon A. Dagdag, Sr.PPO Noribel A. Bernardez and the Rimat VPA Association members.

With the cool breeze of January ebbing, we are now beginning to feel the summer heat. Greening the landscape has become a passion for the CCPPO headed by CPPO Corazon A. Dagdag and her staff. Hence, they made a follow up tree planting

activity last February 11,2014 in San Andres, Candon City.

This is part of the TC Philosophy Nurture Nature for the Future. The staff, cli-ents, family members and VPAs worked together, weeding and cleaning the site. There was also a plan to develop the site into a tree park. For their native shelter,the clients have gone as far as building a nipa hut in the area. Materials needed such as nipa, bam-boo, tree branches were in abundance in the place. The old tradition of Bayanihan or the dynamics of teamwork was clearly in play during the event.

In observance of the Philippines Earth Day, this office in tandem with local barangay officials of Calongbuyan, Candon City, held a coastal clean-up. It was attended by 58 participants including the barangay officials, clients and VPAs.

In line with the Regional Memorandum Circular issued by Regional Officer In Charge Benita L. Maramag, DPA, re: 2014 Bayani Challenge, Candon City Parole and Probation Office staff, clients and Volunteer Probation Aide joined hands for a Brigada

Eskwela at Talogtog Elementary School, Candon City, Ilocos Sur last May 16, 2014. The teaching staff headed by Principal Ma. Elena Altis, the Parent, Community and

Teachers Association headed by its president, Mr. Roland Manzano also joined the volunteers.

Trimming fruit bearing trees, repairing fences, cleaning the surrounding, sweeping the falling dried leaves in the yard and pathways, weeding grasses, digging compose pits for the schools waste were among the activities performed. Despite the hard work, participants found relief from the refreshment coming from generous VPAs, teaching staff and the PTCA of the school. After the event, joy was written all over the faces of the participants. It was a moment of inspiration when the participants realized they have done public service in a selfless manner. Last June 6, 2014, another Brigada Eskwela took place at the South Central Elementary School, Candon City.

Five appointed Volunteer Probation Aides attended the Basic Training Course

for VPAs last March 21, 2014 at Santa, Ilocos Sur. It was a joint training seminar with the Ilocos Sur/Vigan City Parole & Probation Office under the leadership of CPPO Corazon Dagdag.

In light of the Environmental Month, SPPO Mabanag, Sr. PPO Bernardez and the VPAs of CCPPO joined the Fiesta ti Kabanbantayan 2014 last June 30, 2014 at Sitio Mindanao, Amguid, Candon City.

The activity was attended by Hon Ryan Luis V. Singson, Governor of Ilocos Sur,

Hon. Ericson Singson, City Mayor of Candon City and the different school officials, LGUs, NGOs and GOs. A short program was held before the seedlings were turned over to the different participating groups. An intermission number featuring the tribal culture of igorots was performed by some selected students from Naguimba Elementary School,

Banayoyo, Ilocos Sur. (MVGMabanag)

Ilocos Cluster Updates


On May 14, 2014, the Laoag City and INPPO staff and clients joined the conduct of Dep-eds Brigada Eskwela in three different schools in the City - the Ilocos Norte National High School, Shamrock Elementary School and San Mateo Elementary School.

The Brigada Eskwela is an annual activity/program of the Department of Education which aims to promote community spirit and participation in the repair, maintenance and the clean-up drive in the

elementary and secondary schools nationwide. The cleanliness and beautification drive is meant to give students a head start when classes begin. The joint activity was conducted last May 14, 2014 in coordination with the Department of Education, City Division Office.

The Laoag City and INPPO personnel, clients and the teaching staff of each participating school helped in fixing the school facilities particularly

the repair and repainting of doors, chairs and tables, window-glass fitting, cleaning of the school surroundings and waterways, constructing plant boxes, fixing fence, digging pit for garbage and sewage and cutting overgrown tree branches. The school authorities were very appreciative of

our voluntary performance of CWS since most of the clients were skilled in repair and construction.

For her part, the School Principal, Mrs. Isabel Sandi of Ilocos Norte

National High School (INCAT) offered the SAMIWENG Singers and the Tamboreros to perform, for free during opening program of the Parole and

Probation OfficersLeague (PPOLPI) National Convention on May 20, 2014 at the Plaza del Norte, Laoag City. It would also be platform for the group to display their rare musical talent.

The participants of PPOLPI National Convention were blown away by the Samiweng Singers and Tamboreros performance.



LAOAG CITY AND ILOCOS NORTE PPO IN THE FOREFRONT OF COMMUNITY WORK SERVICE IN SAN NICOLAS

In observance and support of the Bayani Challenge 2014 and pur-suant to MC No. 5 Series 2014 by the Secretary of Justice, Hon. Leila de Lima, the Laoag City and Ilocos Norte Parole and Probation Offices' Staff and Clients conducted Community Work Service in Brgy. Payas, San

Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, on June 10, 2014.

The drainage and street clean-up drive along Brgy. Payas road and along the Irrigation canal, behind the Balai Condominium, were achieved

by partnering with the Gawad Kalinga Team headed by Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Daoang, and the municipal government of San Nicolas, through the leadership of Hon. Melanie Grace Valdez, Municipal Mayor.

Notwithstanding the heavy rain during the activity, the participants completed the cleaning of drainage canals and other waterways clogged by dead trees, plants, plastic materials and other debris that obstructed the water flow. This drainage cleaning activity is in line with flood prevention and control of the Municipality.

Bayani Challenge 2014 was organized by the Gawad Kalinga. It aims to gather one million volunteers to aid in nation-building efforts among disaster-stricken provinces in Visayas and Mindanao. Although sending volunteers to such areas is beyond our reach, this conduct of CWS in our jurisdiction is an expression of our compassion to the victims of

calamity and our contribution in nation-building.

As a token of gratitude and hospitality , the Honorable Mayor pro-vided lunch for all the participants in the said community service.

A Livelihood Training on

Papaya Food Processing



In order to provide income generating skills among

the ISPPO clients , the office made a request to Mr. Teofilo

Quintal, Provincial Agriculturist to conduct a livelihood

training.

The ISPPO staff decided that training on papaya food

processing be conducted; because of its abundance during

rainy season and majority of our clients have papaya plants

in their own backyard. Papaya is also easy to propagate

and to harvest. Hence, last June 11, 2014 a Skills and

Livelihood Training was held at the conference Hall, Provincial Library Building, Vigan City. Various foods

products that can be derived from the papaya fruit were discussed by Madames Florence Soria and Ruth

Cabaldon. An actual demo was also conducted for better understanding of the clients and their family

members. They were able to actually taste the final product.

After the training our clients now possess the skill to produce resource based marketable products,

making them potential income earners.

In preparation for the Volunteer Probation Aides

Training of the VPAs from the Municipality of Santa, Ilocos

Sur , CPPO Corazon Dagdag and PPO1 Jennifer Villafranca

made a courtesy call to the Honorable Mayor Jesus Jeremy

Bueno, III on March 3, 2014.

The visit proved to be a huge success. VPA training

was held last March 21, 2014 at the ABC Hall, Santa, Ilocos

Sur. Some 40 new recruits showed up for the training,

mostly Barangay Captains and members of the Lupong

Tagapamayapa from the Municipality of Santa, and a few

from Candon City PPO. It was attended by ROIC Benita

Maramag and OIC ARD Virgilio Tiangco together with Special Assistant Rowena Ordoa. Also in attendance were the members of the Sanguniang Bayan of the Municipality of Santa led by Hon. Mayor JJ Bueno and

Vice Mayor Jesus Bueno, II.

The event was a great start for both the Municipality of santa and the ISPPO for future partnership in

the service of the people, especially that from the municipality of Santa.

Environment Month 2014

The Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur in its

celebration of the Environment Month invited different local

and national agencies to be part of the various activities

scheduled for June 2014. The ISPPO staff and their clients

participated in the month-long celebration with the theme:

Raise Your Voice, Not the sea Level.

Clients from the 1st district of Ilocos Sur showed up for the

coastal clean-up held at Puerto Beach, Sto. Domingo, Ilocos

Sur last June 18,2014 . Meanwhile, clients from the 2nd

district of Ilocos Sur extended their helping hand to the

Tree Planting at San Mariano, Bantay, Ilocos Sur last June 25, 2014.

Our clients willingness to engage in community service in support of a government project is a clear sign of their cooperation to their probation and parole conditions and a humble way of showing respect and care to

our environment.

Last June 26-27, 2014, the regional office held a seminar

dubbed Restorative Justice Training with Workshop on Report Preparation and Lecture on the new BPP Rules and Regulations and

the new GCTA Law at the Sea and Sky Hotel, San Fernando, La Union.

There were 44 field officers from the region who attended

the training. It was a refresher course for veteran employees and a

boot camp for new employees.

Resource speakers who shared their wealth of experience

were: CPPO Nicanor Taron (Ilocos Norte PPO), OIC Jasmin Flores

(La Union PPO), CPPO Frances Tomelden (Laoag City PPO), CPPO

Audie Mar Ubaldo (Rosales PPO), and PPOI Francis Madronio

(Urdaneta PPO). The day ended with a practical application

session. Participants were challenged to rightly apply the different

types of RJ processes through role playing. The second day of the training began with a workshop on

report preparation discussed by Sr.PPO Rowena Ordona.

Proficiency of clerks and field officers in preparing reports was

gauged through question and answer format. Adding significance

to the training was the presence of Hon. Manuel G. Co, PPA-DOJ

Administrator, who updated the participants on the new Good

Conduct Time Allowance Law and the new Board of Pardons and

Parole rules.

The two-day event closed with the turn-over ceremony for

ROIC Benita L. Maramag (Outgoing Regional Officer-In-Charge)

and ROIC Marissa C. Alquetra (Incoming Regional Officer-In-

Charge). The PPA-DOJ Region I personnel expressed their sincere

gratitude and appreciation to ROIC Maramag for her exemplary

service and good leadership. With the same breath, they warmly

welcomed ROIC Alquetra as the new leader. (STGapuz)

TURN-OVER CEREMONY

and RJ Training


UCPPO CELEBRATES COMMITMENT RITUAL

FOR FIRST BATCH OF CLIENTS UNDER TCLP The Urdaneta City PPO conducted TC commitment ritual for

clients who have successfully completed Phase I of the TC Laddered

Program which runs from its commencement in October 2013 to April

2014 pursuant to Memorandum Order No. 20, s. 2013 issued by the

Honorable Administrator Manuel G. Co. The closing ritual marks the

first batch of UCPPO clients under the newly adopted TC Ladderized

Program from its former Realigned model.

The office staff headed by CPPO Mary Romua with the support

of SPPO Susan Boniel, PPOI Aniceto Francis C. Madronio and ADAIV

Uniza C. Domingo, conducted separate commitment rituals for each TC

cluster. The groups were ; Urdaneta-Asingan Cluster on April 15, 2014,

Binalonan-Manaoag cluster on April 22, 2014 and Pozorrubio-Sision

cluster on May 8, 2014. A total of 97 clients went through the

meaningful capping event. The program seeks to imbibe Inspiration to

their TC journey while undergoing probation/parole surveillance.


Field offices from Region I have once again teamed up to display their sports skills and talents

at the 5th Inter-Luzon Regional Sports Fest held in Marikina City.

The Region competed against PPA-DOJ Region II, PPA DOJ Region III, PPA-DOJ Region IV, PPA

-DOJ Region V, PPA-DOJ CAR, PPA-DOJ Central Office, and PPA-DOJ NCR. The three-day festival which

ran from February 18 to 20 was hosted by PPA-DOJ NCR.

Jumpstarting the event was a seminar on Gender and Development (GAD) with the theme

Achieving Gender Equality through Capability Building as the Agencys Strategy for Change. It was held at Marikina Convention Center, Marikina City. The highlights of the seminar were the 2014 GAD

Plan and Budget Review for Efficacious Implementation and the Launching of the Inter-Luzon Men

Opposed to Violence against Women Employees (MOVE).

Participants paraded on the second day of the fest, each region sporting the colour of their

team. The Region I personnel marched around Marikina Sports Complex in moss green sports attire.

The parade marked the opening of the sports festivities.

Included were various sports disciplines such as volleyball, badminton, table tennis, and

bowling. Minor games like sack race and patintero also challenged the employees physical skills.

Winners from Region I were: OIC-ARD Virgilio G. Tiangco, CPPO G. Danilo Corpuz, CPPO

Nicanor K. Taron, PPOI Aniceto Francis M. Madronio, ADAIV Nilo M. Rilloraza, Jr. (1st Place, Obstacle

Course, Mens Category), ADAIV Nilo M. Rilloraza (2nd Place, 100-Meter Dash), PPOII Jacqueline F. Quatchon, PPOI Carla B. Fernandez, ADAIV Mhelody B. Cruz, ADAIV Lea C. Hufalar, ADAIV Francia

Jomarie G. Mabanag (3rd Place, Sack Race, Womens Category), PPOI Aniceto Francis C. Madronio (4th Place, Table Tennis Male Single Category) and the Region I Bowling Team (4th Place, Pinball).

Notwithstanding the atmosphere of intense competition, the event promoted camaraderie

through its Socials Night dubbed Party like a Rockstar. To add more fun, employees dressed in rock star outfits had an opportunity to hobnob with other regions. The main event was a beauty pageant

where CPPO Frances Tomelden joined as candidate and representative of the Region.

The cheer dance competition, being the most awaited portion was reserved for the last day of

the festival. Mixing a native overtone to their performance, PPA-DOJ Region I cheer dancers landed in

4th place.

The program closed with the awarding of winners and with a message from Hon. Manuel G. Co,

PPA-DOJ Administrator. (FMTomelden)

Joins 5th Inter-Luzon Regional Sports Fest and GAD Seminar

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