The COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND PHILOSOPHY of Bicol University in cooperation with the Local Government Unit of Pilar, Sorsogon sponsored the seminar on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Awareness Program on September 15, 2012 at the Municipal Hall.  Representatives from the different Baragays (villages) of the municipality were in attendance.  Various topics were presented.  Prof. Glento Guiriba presented the Child Situationer, dr. Ruby Ann Ayo discussed tje Child Rights, Noemi Ibo presented the Provisions on RA 7610, Salvacion Villafuerte discussed the Sexually Abusive Situations, while Dr. Herbert Rosana, presented the roles of the five pillars of the Justicw System in the CSA. Prof. Emilio Valenzuela discuss the procedures on the reporting of the CSA and Tania Anonuevo, the interventions to CSA survivors.

Participants in the Training/Seminar

The Faculty Members who served as facilitators

The Municipal Building of Pilar

Congratulations to ENS JOSE FEDERICO, PN (Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies Batch 2010) on your ring hop ceremony. The Department is proud of your achievements. (Photo by iFocus) I hope that with your achievement you will inspire the other students of BAPS. 

DEPARTMENT OF PEACE STUDIES SPEARHEADS THE CELEBRATION OF PEACE MONTH

The Department of Peace Studies of Bicol University spearheaded the celebration of the NATIONAL PEACE CONSCIOUSNESS MONTH this September 12, 2012 with a motorcade and an awareness campaign.  The activity kicked off with a short program that specifically explains the meaning and objectives of the celebration.  The program and the activity was inspired by the theme: Ako, Ikaw, Tayo, Magkakaiba, Nagkakaisa sa Kapayapaan.  This was the national theme set by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP), the government agency tasked with facilitating and administering the Philippine Peace Process.  The celebration recognized diversity and using these diversity as opportunity to practice tolerance and respect, important ingredients of Peace.  A Thanksgiving Mass was celebrated by the Reverend Father Levi Quitasol, the Vice-Rector of Matur Salutis Major Seminary, specifically invited for the occasion.  After the Mass, the motorcade commenced,  Students carried placards, streamers and slogans.  The Philippine Navy, the Airforce and the AFP participated by lending their trucks and personnel to assist and join in the motorcade. 

JESSE M. ROBREDO: A SHINING EXAMPLE OF WHAT GOOD GOVERNCE MEANS

THE LATE DILG SECRETARY JESSE M. ROBREDO has never been a national politician until he became Secretary of the DILG.  He battled with the political controversies associated with running a public office and running an office as cabinet secretary.  The public outpouring of sympathy for his death and the unabashed expression of grief by the public showed us that the principles he worked for and the way he demonstrated the possibility of getting out of traditional politics which is the cause of backwardness of our society.  This gave hope to millions of our countrymen who seem to be helpless under the prevailing situations.  He showed us that there is hope.  It is our sincere wish that our future politicians will be like him.  Only then can we a brighter future.  Public office is never a means to enrich or protect one's self-interest but a means to serve the public.

PAKIKIRAMAY

The Department of Peace Studies, (Faculty Members and Students) condoles with the family of Krizel Mae Arellano (December 8, 1994-August 24, 2012).  Krizel is a 2nd year student of BAPS who died in a tragic vehicular accident on August 24, 2012 in Camalig, Albay.  She is from Jovellar, Albay.  Let us pray for the peace of her soul.

The Faculty members and students of the Department paid their last respects to Krizel.

JESSE M. ROBREDO (May 27, 1958-August 18, 2012)

The Department of Peace Studies extend its condolences with the family of Honorable Jesse M. Robredo, Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government, Republic of the Philippines.  We have lost a good man, an honest man and a man of vision.  But his legacy will inspire our young people and our students to pursue excellence in leadership and in service.

File Photo of BAPS Batch 2005 with then Mayor Jesse M. Robredo. On a field trip in 2004 to visit and observe the anti-poverty alleviation program of the City of Naga noted for its success.

PEACE MAJORS WITNESSED FEEDING PROGRAM AT SAN ISIDRO PILOT SCHOOL OF PEACE

The Peace Major students of Bicol University were invited to the Busog-Lusog feeding program of the San Isidro Elementary School - "Pilot School of Peace" on July 13, 2012.  The launching was attended by the sponsor, Mayor Olivia Bermillo of Castilla, Sorsogon.  Other stakeholders of the community were also present during the event.

INTER-DEPARTMENTAL EXTENSION AND RESEARCH PROJECTS

The Department of Peace Studies and the Department of Sociology of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy of Bicol University held an exploratory meeting with the Mayor of Santo Domingo, Albay, Mr. Herbie Aguas.  The mayor himself visited the department to meet with the faculty members to discuss ways by which an extension project could be undertaken.  The meeting resulted in initial verbal statements of support and the group decided to make the steps more concrete and precise in future meetings and consultations.  This activities are done in consonance with the academic functions of said departments and it's willingness to share its expertise and knowledge to the community.

A TRIBUTE TO A FALLEN COMRADEt

To an alumus who died while doing service for his country, PO1 Kenneth J. Loterina. 

LECTURE ON CULTURAL SENSITIVITY

LEGAZPI CITY,  Mar 5 (PIA) -- Civil-military cooperation plays a key role not only in disaster response but also on various risk reduction initiatives, proving its efficiency not only in Albay but also in other areas in the country and abroad.

Roderick Mendoza of the Albay Public Safety and Management Office cited the critical role of the military and other men-in-uniform in assisting civil authorities in building disaster resilient communities especially in remote and high risk areas. Mendoza noted, “Their understanding of their respective areas of responsibilities has also been important in developing contingency plans.”

He also said Albay has given equal importance on preparedness measure and the uniformed services should also be able to adapt to this paradigm shift being an integral component of the country’s disaster risk reduction management plans and strategies.

Disaster capability building component of Phl-US Pacific Angel 12-1“Bayanihan” kicked off today with lectures and interfacing with DRRM authorities of Albay, military and police personnel, and other stakeholders.

Meanwhile. Col. Arthur Ang, commander of the Army’s 901^st Brigade, said Albay has given new meaning to “civil-military cooperation” as it was apparent  how effective DRRM efforts of the province have evolved with the cooperation of the uniformed service.

“Our technically challenged equipment has been preceded by active and complementing efforts of civil-military cooperation. Adjudged as a Hall of Fame awardee of Gawad Kalasag affirms this good practice that we do and advocate in the province,” he added.

For their part, US Personnel Capt. Michael Roberts and Lt. Col. Allan Delos Santos provided inputs on Humanitarian Assistance and Rapid Response Team focusing on Contingency Report Group and Medical Component.

“We are extremely happy for the assistance accorded us by Bicol University for facilitating a Cultural Sensitivity lecture to our visitors especially to Dr. Herbert D. Rosana. His lecture indeed will help our counterpart from the US Pacific Air Force on how to properly deal with our kababayans in this five-day humanitarian mission,” said Lt. Col. Augusto Gaite, Commander of Humanitarian Assistance Task Group.

Last week two US Air Force C-17 Globemaster Cargo planes already flew in to this city from Guam ferrying medical supplies, and military and civilian experts on CCA and DRR who will train Filipinos and lecture on their fields of expertise.

 Operation Pacific Angel is a recurring joint/combined humanitarianassistance mission sponsored by US Pacific Command (USPACOM) designed to bring humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) and civil-military operations(CMO) to areas in need in the Pacific region.

The mission is conducted in locations throughout the Pacific theater to support the U.S. military charter of capacity building in partner nations.

US military participates in these operations to enhance relations with partner nations, build medical and civil assistance capacity in those nations, and to prove a commitment to support the nation’s efforts to assist their population in a time of need.  (MAL-PIAV/DFN, Navforsol)