Christmas Message of PPSC President

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Volume 1, No. 2 November-December 2014

US gov’t backs PPSC’s

What’s Inside
Christmas Message.........................2

training program
Editorial...............................................2
Feature: VISION 2020......................3
Highlights of the First ASEAN......6

T he United States government has

extended financial and technical
assistance to the Philippine Public
Safety College for the enhancement of
its training program.
The US government support was
conveyed to PPSC President Dr. Ricardo
F. De Leon in a letter dated November
7, 2014, signed by William (Bill) Kuehl,
PPSC’s regional photos..................9
184 BJMP personnel trained.....10
Chief of Operations and Global Security
Dutch fire officers conduct ........11
Contingency Fund (GSCF) Logistics
turn to page 4 PPSC supports JSCC......................12

Enhancing
alliances
with int’l,
local partners

PPSC Pres. Ricardo F. De Leon signs the MOA forge by ICITAP of the US Ing Wibert Kliejier, Project Coordinator of FFWOB Foundation of the Netherlands
Department of Justice represented by ICITAP Program Director O. Karl Clark (right) assists PPSC Pres. De Leon in inspecting a firefighting gear, one of the items donated
and PNPA represented by its Director, P/CSupt Armando E. Ramolete (left). by the foundation.

President De Leon (left), Mr. Paul G. Schaefer, Program Manager of Germany’s Hanns
Dr. Hans Born, Senior Fellow, DCAF, Geneva, Switzerland, Seidel Foundation, and Pol. Maj. Gen. Pisan Mookjang of Thai Police Academy
discusses issues on security reforms before participants in the listen to a presentation during the 1st ASEAN Regional Conference on Case-Based
NPC’s Seminar on Police Governance. Approach for Police Officers.
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Christmas Message
I take pleasure in conveying my heartfelt greetings to everyone on this very special and wonderful time
of the year - Christmas. Indeed, Christmas has a lot of meanings. A writer once wrote that the heart of
Christmas is love, and the spirit of Christmas is peace. To many, Christmas is a time of sharing, which could
either be material or service.
I mentioned service because this is the very essence of our function as public servants, and as
members of a service-oriented agency, whose mandate is to serve as the premier training institution
for all personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail
Management and Penology (BJMP). Hence, as we continue to understand the meaning and tradition of
Christmas, let us be reminded of the merits of Service, which Jesus Christ himself advocated in His teachings.
Christ declared that, “He came not to be served, but to serve.”
We have recently launched Vision 2020 the strategic plan of the Philippine Public Safety College
or PPSC. The plan embodies a 10-point strategic goals which will be carried out through the acronym
ACCELERATE, which simply means to level up or step up our services through the implementation of
our programs and projects. Each letter of the word ACCELERATE indicates a positive connotation, A
stands for Affirm, C – Converge, C – Conduct, E – Expand, L – Launch, E – Envigorate, R – Revitalize,
A – Assure, T – Transform, and E – Enhance. These are ten action words that will speed up the
implementation of the ten strategic goals that PPSC will be utilizing to realize its vision for the year 2020.
Also, we have strengthened PPSC’s core values, laid out in the acronym SERVICE. Each letter in
the word SERVICE represents the source of our inner strength; the virtues and character we exemplify;
and clearly defines the guiding principles we dearly hold as we pledge never to betray ourselves as we
perform our bounden duties in the interest of public service. SERVICE means Servanthood, Excellence,
Responsibility with accountability, Valuing people and respect for human rights, Integrity, Courage and Empowerment.
Be that as it may, I encourage all the officials and staff of the PPSC to join me in pursuing our Vision 2020 and in nourishing our
Core Values of SERVICE, and make them our offering them not only as a special gift to our public safety clientele for the Christmas but
more importantly as our lifetime legacy for the people. A writer has answered when asked about an ideal gift for Christmas, he said:
“To your enemy, Forgiveness; To an opponent, Tolerance; To your friend, your Heart; To your customer or clientele, Service..”
My family and I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!,
PDDG RICARDO F. DE LEON (Ret), Ph. D
President, PPSC
Editorial
Feature
ACCELERATE: STEPPING UP ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
By: PDDG Ricardo F. De Leon, (Ret.) Ph. D
President, Public Safety College
In Accelerate: Building Strategic Agility for a Faster-Moving World, P. Kotter talks about how to handle strategic
challenges fast enough, with agility and creativity, to take advantage of windows of opportunity which open and shut more
quickly today. It shows how people in some leading, innovative organizations move ahead of fierce competition, deal with
unprecedented turmoil, and cope with the constant threat of technological discontinuities – all without sacrificing short-
term results or wearing out their workforce. In response to the strategic challenges and to take advantage of the windows for
reforms, PPSC came up with a strategic plan PPSC Vision 2020, “ACCELERATE Peace for Progress.”
PPSC believes that its “Vision 2020 can be attained by promoting convergence of profound ideas and precious
resources, and working harmoniously, professionally to serve well the best interest of the people and community. With
steadfastness, renewed dynamism and purity of intentions, it shall pursue and realize its vision through the Ten-Point
Strategic Goals. The PPSC enshrines and sums up these goals into a unified strategic course of action: ACCELERATE. The PPSC
believes that through its Ten-Point Strategic Goals with emphasis on enhancing the curriculum, strengthening the faculty and
improving the learning environment, the vision of becoming the Premier Leadership and Governance School in Public Safety
is in the horizon.
The Philippine Public Safety College or PPSC is madated by Republic Act 6975 as the premier educational and
training institution for the members of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of
Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). PPSC is under the auspices of the Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG). To effectively discharge its multi dimensional tasks in public safety, PPSC needs to step up and accelerate with foresight
and clarity of vision. Thus, PPSC Vision 2020 was launched and anchored on ACCELERATE: Stepping Up on Public Safety and
Security as its action plan. The major scope of PPSC’s responsibility is on education and training on public safety and this field
pertains to the protection of human life. Nothing is so precious as life because that’s a gift from God and we only have one life
to live. That is why we value, nourish and protect it. Add to our lives, a noble idea is just as important and profound.
PPSC recognizes the value of life and the significance of a good idea. Putting in the right perspective, these will
take on a transformation journey through its Vision 2020 strategic plan which will be implemented through the acronym
ACCELERATE. As the term implies, to accelerate is to level up or to step up. Each letter of the word Accelerate indicates
a positive action word. Thus, A stands for Affirm, C – Converge, C – Conduct, E – Expand, L – Launch, E – Envigorate, R –

Enhancing alliances with International and local partners

Revitalize, A – Assure, T – Transform, E – Enhance. These are ten action words that reflect the ten goals that PPSC will strive to
attain by 2020. A complete statement of each of these goals are provided in the Vision 2020 Strategic Plan.

W ithout much fanfare the Philippine Public Safety College ( PPSC) has
been conducting training activities the past few months relative
to law enforcement and public safety. Interesting to note is the fact that
these trainings were undertaken in collaboration with international
and local partner agencies and this has added weight to the credibility
and relevance of the training programs in terms of contents and subject
matter. The joint undertaking also added some value as the pooling and
managing of resources resulted in economy and efficiency in delivery. For
instance, the First ASEAN Regional Conference on Practical Case-based
Training for Police Officers, a 3-day activity held last October and was
attended by delegates from the Royal Thai Police Academy of Thailand,
Indonesian Police Academy, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and
officials of PPSC, which tackled the concept and methodology of the case-
based approach in policing, was jointly conducted by the PPSC and the
Hanns Seidel Foundation of Germany.
In a similar way, a special course on Trainer’s Enhancement Training
was completed last November under the auspices of the PPSC’s National
Fire Training Institute (NFTI) in coordination with the Fire Fighters Without
Borders Foundation, an organization based in the Netherlands. The five-
day activity which focused on the latest issues and best practices on fire
fighting, disaster management, and rescure operations was participated
in by officials and staff of the NFTI including selected fire fighters from
the National Capital Region, Regions 4A and B of the Bureau of Fire
Protection. Just recently PPSC and the Philippine Society of Criminology,
Inc. (PSCI) held a two-day Criminology Educational Conference and
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Workshopaimed at meeting the thrusts and emerging challenges of the
ASEAN community integration by 2015. It was attended by deans and
professors of colleges and universities offering criminology courses.
Part of the idea is taking the right path on the road to transformation that PPSC will take and will utilize its
navigational tool and its action plan, ACCELERATE to attain the objective. As in every path that one will take, the destination or
According to PPSC President Dr. Ricardo F. De Leon, a former Deputy the where to go must be clear and not vague. Thus, before embarking on this voyage , PPSC must be equipped with compass
Director General of the Philippine National Police (PNP), these activities turn to page 5
were carried out as part of PPSC’s strategic plan to enhance linkages
with local, regional and international partner agencies in educational Editorial Board
institutions, law enforcement and other allied services including
concerned non government organizations and stakeholders to promote Chairman: Editorial Staff
cooperation, better understanding based on reciprocity, mutual trust and PDDG Ricardo F. De Leon (Ret), Ph. D Editor-in-Chief: Pacifico B. Talplacido, V
respect . President, PPSC Editorial Assistant: Merlyn Lagrimas-Ogena
Indeed, the PPSC president is upbeat that more capability building
Circulation: Marilyn P. Galano
interventions are going to happen next year, specially with the assurance
Vice Chairs: Layout: Louie N. Muni
of United States government through its Department of Justice of
PSSUPT Marcelino A. Lipana (Ret), Ph. D Photos: Ramon N. Sumulong
financial and technical assistance to PPSC’s training program. In fact,
a joint undertaking between the Philippine National Police Academy Vice President for Administration Support Staff: Jennifer Charlotte C. Rebayla
(PNPA), a the training institution under the PPSC, and the International PSUPT Amador B. Navarroza (Ret), MAEd Editorial Consultant: Feliciano C. Regis
Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) an office Vice President for Academics Public Safety Journal is published bi-monthly
under the USDOJ, is being underway for implementation next year until by the Public Affairs Office of the PPSC
2016. Members: with office address at Alfer Building,
Suffice it to say, that with the able leadership and guidance of its Mr. Jose F. Bernabe MPSA, Chief-AD 505 EDSA cor. B. Serrano Avenue, Quezon City.
dynamic president and the support of its working force, there is no doubt Ms. Emelie R. Regado MPSA, Chief-PRD Telefax: 695-3706 - Website: www.ppsc.gov.ph
PPSC will attain success in its endeavors, and live up to its commitment Ms. Mylene G. Rondina MPSA, Chief-FMD Email: pao.ppsc@yahoo.com, pbtalplacido@yahoo.com
as the country’s premier training institution on law enforcement, public Mr. Mario A. Tumibay MPSA, Chief-FDD
safety and security. Dr. Marilyn L. Baysa Ed.D, Chief-CSDD
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US gov’t backs ... from page 1
Administrator of the International Criminal Investigative
Training Assistance Program (ICITAP)-Philippines, of the U.S.
Department of Justice (USDOJ).
Kuehl informed De Leon that the USDOJ, ICITAP has
been granted a two-year, approximately P300 million award
to implement training assistance proportionately to the
Philippine National Police (PNP), Philippine Coast Guard
(PCG) and PPSC.
According to Kuehl’s letter, the award was realized
through a U.S. Department of State program under the
Global Security Contingency Fund.
The letter also mentioned at least two purposes for
the award, firstly, to enhance the ability of the PNP, PCG
and the PPSC to develop and deliver training particularly in
southern Philippines and also throughout the country, and
secondly, to expand the operational capacity of the PNP
Maritime Special Operations Unit/Special Boat Unit.
De Leon extended his thanks and gratitude to the
U.S. government particularly to the USDOJ, ICITAP for
PNPA, ICITAP forge... from page 10
that all facilities, materials and equipment that will be
constructed and brought in by the ICITAP shall be donated to
the PNPA upon the termination of the support of the ICITAP in
accordance with existing U.S. Department of State guidelines.
On the hand, the PNPA shall integrate relevant courses
of the ICITAP into the regular curriculum of the non-
academic subjects under the supervision of the Cadet Affairs
Dutch fire officers... from page 11
programs of the PPSC,” said De Leon.
As part of the activity, the fire officers from the
Netherlands also conducted a follow-up training on the
proper handling and maintenance of the fire fighting
equipment worth P20 million that the foundation donated to
the PPSC last year for use by the NFTI in its training exercises.
The donation consisted of a fire truck, 210 self-contained
breathing apparatus; a breathing air compressor which
simultaneously refill 10 cylinders of BA; 40 fire hoses in
several sizes; 115 firefighter suit; two hydraulic spreaders and
20 handheld radios, other fire fighting gears and rescue tools
and equipment.
Likewise, the fire officers informed PPSC and NFTI
officials about another proposed project of the foundation
NPC leads police... from page 11
initiated by international police organizations, including the
framework by which police reforms and governance in the
country have been restructured.
The seminar, the report said, was undertaken to carry
out PPSC’s strategic plan dubbed as Vision 2020, a reform
program initiated by PPSC President Dr. Ricardo De Leon,
which serves as a roadmap for institutional development.
“Our Vision 2020 can only be attained by promoting
convergence of profound ideas and work harmoniously,
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considering the PPSC as one of the recipients of its training
assistance, saying that with the financial assistance more
capability building interventions are expected to be carried
out next year.
“The grant of the aid is very timely as we are in the
process of instituting reforms to our training programs
pursuant to our strategic objectives under Vision 2020,” he
said.
De Leon further explained that under Vision 2020
priority has been focused on the intensification of the
training activities in southern Philippines particularly in
the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
in support for the Comprehensive Agreement of the
Bangsamoro (CAB).
As this developed, the PPSC president together with
officials from the PNP and PCG met on November 17, 2015
with officials of the US Embassy and ICITAP-Philippines at
the US Embassy in Manila, wherein they were briefed on
the program, its potentials and limitations.
Department upon determination by the PNPA academic
board and approval of the PNPA director and subject to the
confirmation of the PPSC president.
Meanwhile, PPSC President Dr. Ricardo F. De Leon said
the PNPA, ICITAP partnership is part of the training assistance
extended by the U.S. government through the USDOJ, ICITAP,
to the PPSC.
for the Philippines involving a fully reconditioned hydraulic
rescue equipment through the Holmatro: Tools for Life
project.
In his remarks during the opening ceremonies of the
trainer’s training, Kleijer said that after the success of the first
donation project last year, the foundation is enthusiastic to
consider again the Philippines as its beneficiary.
“I am here to check on the possibility of this project and I
hope to discuss further the details with Dr. De Leon and with
representatives from the BFP and NFTI,” Kleijer said.
In response, De Leon said: “I am looking forward to
discuss our future project with you for the development and
advancement of our training and education in the fire service
and for the public safety services.”
profoundly and steadfastly with renewed dynamism and
the purity of intentions to help our government serve well
the best interest of our people,” said De Leon.
Aside from the faculty and staff of NPC, the training
was also participated in by at least 223 police, fire and
jail officials who were attending the Public Safety Senior
Executive Course (PSOSEC) Class 2014-93, and Public Safety
Officers Advance Course (PSOAC) Classes 156 – 159, at the
NPC.
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ACCELERATE: STEPPING UP ... from page 3
and direction to guide her in pilgrimage just like the Biblical
wise men in search for a special and noble cause. The PPSC has
also its version of the bright star that wise men used as guide.
Vision 2020 is PPSC’s eventual destiny as the Premier School
of Leadership and Governance in Public Safety not only here
in the country but in Southeast Asian region as well. Through
quality education and training, PPSC shows how vital the role
it plays in the development of its cleintele and scholars.
The changing environment, particularly the
breakthroughs in communication and IT practically in every
field, PPSC would not allow itself to be left behind. Using
ACCELERATE, It will seize the oppotunity to grow and act with
speed and agility to keep abreast with the challenges and
demands of an ever-changing environment.
PPSC AIMS FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION.
Through ACCELERATE, the transition and The PPSC will vigorously pursue certification for Quality Management System
transformation of PPSC to attain its Vision 2020 has began. leading to ISO 9001-2008. In partnership with the Development Academy of
Alongside with the makeover, the PPSC Core Values shall the Philippines (DAP), the PPSC has started conducting orientation workshop
be reinforced and enriched with Character, Competence, for all offcials and staff at the Head Office. Photo shows PPSC President Dr.
Commitment, Contribution and Dispcipline. The PPSC’s Deleon led the signing of the initial contract with the DAP represented by Mr.
revitalized purpose and direction will ensure a strong Homer H. Alcon, Senior Project Officer together with Mr. Ramon Arguelles,
Project Consultant. Witnessing the signing are (standing from left) Amador
foundation for public safety education in the Philippines. With
this new direction, the PPSC is envisioned that within the next
B. Navarroza, PPSC VP for Academics; Dr. Marcelino A. Lipana, PPSC VP for
Administration; Police Chief Supt Abner O. Dimabuyu, Director, National Police
five years, PPSC will be recognized as a major contributor Training Institute; Police Sr Supt Ernesto F. Agas, Director, NFSTI; Jail Chief Supt
to society’s development by producing a pool of officers Emelie P. Aranas, Director, National Jail Management & Penology Training
that can serve a agents and prime movers of a peaceful and Institute; Fire Senior Inspector Maricelia L. Antonio, PIO, National Fire Training
progressive community. Institute; and Police Sr Supt Romeo S. Magsalos, Director, National Police College
PPSC’s related activities in photos
Pres. De Leon (right) exchanges pleasantries with House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte, PPSC Pres. De Leon as guest of honor and speaker during the 9th Founding
DILG Secretary Mar Roxas and former DILG Undersecretary now CA Justice Rafael Anniversary celebration of the PNP Training Service held in Camp Crame.
Santos after the launching of the Justice Zone Project at Quezon City Hall of Justice .
Some key officials and staff of the PPSC attend the briefing on the concept
Courtesy visit of Mr. Philip Thompson and Ms. Angel Abad (seated) of the British of the PPSC General Framework presented by ASEC Rodney Jagolino, PPSC
Council at the Office of the PPSC President in Quezon City. Dr. De Leon leads PPSC consultant (left). At the foregound is Dr. Romeo S. Magsalos, Director, National
staff in welcoming the guests Police College
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Highlights of the First ASEAN Regional Conference on Practical Case-Based Training for Police Officers
(October 21-25, 2014, El Cielito Hotel, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna)

Opening Day Day 2

Practical exercises on case-based scenarios conducted by the delegates were held at the Institute Training Group (ITG) and National
Forensic Science Training Institute (NFSTI) at Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba City. Earlier, briefing presentation about curriculum and program
of instructions including training courses was held at the National Police Training Institute (NPTI) also at Camp Vicente Lim in Calamba City.

Presentation on various case-based scenarios on accosting traffic violators, conduct of police checkpoint; traffic investigation;
responding to domestic violence; crime scene investigation, collection and handling of evidences were held on the grounds of the ITG and
at the NFSTI inside Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba City.

Mr Paul Schaefer PDDG RICARDO F DE LEON (Ret) Ph.D

Resident Representative, Program Manager President, PPSC
of the Hanns Seidel Foundation

Started with the opening remarks of Mr Paul Schaefer, Resident Representative of the Hanns Seidel Foundation, Germany who
delivered the welcome message for the delegates from Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines. Mr. Schaefer mentioned the importance of the
gathering for the participants as they will be afforded the opportunity to assess the methodology of the case-based approach and the best
practices they can share. The Vice President for Academics, Dr. Amador Navarrosa introduced the keynote speaker, PDDG Ricardo F De Leon,
(Ret), Ph. D, President, PPSC. DR. De Leon is grateful for the delegates from the Royal Thai Police Academy, Indonesia Police Academy who
have given their precious time and efforts to participate in this First ASEAN Conference on Case-Based Training Approach. He further stated
that the meeting will further enhance the cooperation and partnerhip between the Philippines and ASEAN neighbor-countries on matters
of police education and training. He specially recognized the vital contribution and generous support of the Hanns Seidel Foundation in the
Philippines as PPSC co-sponsor in the event.
Case Scenario on vehicle stop and proper Case Scenario on Domestic Violence Case Scenario on Crime Scene Processing and
A press conference with the media was held. Questions raised were focused on the expectations of the participants from the
arrest of suspect Evidence Collection
conference and what best training practices the delegates will share in connection with the case-based practical training approach for the
police officers.
Study tour at the training ground of National Police College with live fire practical shooting at the firing range and a walk
through visit to PNPA facilities with some of the cadets were the highlights of the second day training.

Broadcast and print media in attendance - ABS-CBN 2, GMA 7,UNTV, PTV 4, IBC 13, NBN 4,
Manila Bulletin , People’s Journal

VP Amador Navarrosa presented the history and evolution of the police system in the Philippines prior to the enactment of Republic
Act 4864 (Police Professionalization Law) in 1966 to the passage of Republic Act 6976 also known as DILG Act of 1990. RA 6975 has created
the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and the Live firing at NPC Delegates exchange memento with PNPA Cadets
Philippine Public Safety College (PPSC). Delegates from Indonesia and Thailand had their power point and audio-visual presentations on
best training practices highlighting on skills and case-based training methodologies and discussed their respective experiences and lessons
learned in police operations against criminality and lawlessness in their countries. Day 3
Mr. Noel Ruiz (left photo) Program Officer of the Hanns Seidel
Foundation, Philippines gave an overview for the day’s activity which are
the Sharing of ideas and observations among the delegates based on the
case scenario presented by the students in ITG and NFSTI. Reflections on
activities they experienced was the center of discussions during the last
day of the session. Talks on future activities were also discussed.
Observations and shared inputs from the delegates were focus on:
a.) Conduct of checkpoint wherein the Indonesian delegates candidly
shared that they have a different approach in searching suspect’s car in
a checkpoint. The manner of communication particularly on how they
Country Presentation: (from left to right) VP Amador Navarrosa presented the report for the Philippines, Police deal or confront offender or violator was also raised. They shared that the
Grand Comm. Adjutant Dr. Idodo Simangunsong, SE, SIK, MM and Police Grand Comm. Adjutant Bowo Gede Mr Noel Ruiz suspect must be treated properly bu observing his rights and shall not
Imantion, SIK.,MH for Indonesia while Pol. Lt Colonel Komjit Chaiyo for Thailand. Program Officer, Hanns Seidel Foundation put him in any discomfort.
b.) On the crime scene investigation, turn to next page
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they mentioned about the importance of having a properly equipped and well arranged investigation tool kit where they put
a high regard to it, and secured for effective use. Thailand, however was vocal in sharing their observation; they learned more Activities at PPSC’s Regional Training Centers
about the different manner on how to use the handcuff properly and effectively, confronting the violator, basic self-defense
and are quite impressed on the proper communication skills shown by the student/trainees and said that the execution was
almost perfect. On the domestic violence scene, they were impressed on how the area was maximised for the role playing
thus, for them it was smoothly and effectively executed. On the Crime scene investigation, they took note of collecting and
preserving of evidence and how they were protected by the investigators which they said sometimes other details are simply
overlooked in their country.
Nevertheless, they have expressed their admiration for the practical exercises presented by the students. The sharing
of Police Chief Superintendent Antonio Bello Viernes, the Chief, Human Rights Affairs Office, PNP. Viernes stressed the
development and adoption of working model or paradigm on case-based scenario practical exercises.
Added highlights to the 3rd day session were the evaluation of the conference by the delegates in order to determine on
whether or not the expectations and the objectives of the conference were met. To facilitate the evaluation they were given
papers to answer questions. Mr Schaefer wanted to know if the ASEAN conference objectives have been realized. He asked
suggestions/ recommendations in preparation for the next conference to be conducted through the following questions; a.) Is
Tree planting activity in RTC2, Cauayan City, Isabela with Training Director P/Supt
the conference set-up effective b.) Are the number of days sufficient to carry out the objective c.) Are there any other topic to Mario C. Cortes. Joining them is P/Supt. Nelvin N. Ricohermoso, Regional Training
be discussed d.) Are we going to invite other sectors as part of the delegation? Giving pep-talk to police trainees in RTC1, Aringay, La Union Director, RTC4

In photo are some of the Philippine delegates. (L-R) Police Sr Supt

Ernesto F Agas, Director, NFSTI; Police Supt Nelvin M.
The delegates write their
Ricohermoso, RTD, RTC-4; Police Supt Nestor C. Babagay, RTD, RTC
evaluation and recommendations. 12; Police Supt Arnold P. Ardiente, RTD, RTC 11
Christmas Gift-Giving (Handog-Pasasalamat) in RTC4, Lucena City. Assisting
Sports festival in RTC3 with Regional Training Director P/Supt. Rodel E. Pastor.
the PPSC President is Ms. Marissa D. Melegrito, Appointment Secretary, OP-PPSC
Beside the president is P/Supt Ferdinand Macario E. Aquino. (partly hidden, right).

The conference was concluded in simple ceremony on October 25, 2014

with Undersecretary for Public Safety of the DILG Atty. Peter Irving C. Corvera as
Guest of Honor and speaker. It was also attended by the PPSC President PDDG
Ricardo F De Leon, Ph.D., VP for Administration Dr Marcelino A. Lipana, VP for
Academics Amador Navarroza, PCSUPT Antonio Bello Viernes, C, HRAO-PNP
and Mr. Paul Schaefer, Resident representative of the Hanns Seidel Foundation,
Germany. The delegates were given souvenirs and certificates of participation by
the PPSC and Hanns Seidel Foundation. “In behalf of the Department of Interior
and Local Government and the leadership of PPSC President Ricardo F De Leon,
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our friends in Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF)
led by Mr Paul Schaefer, Resident Representative in the Philippines, Mr Peter
Dietz, police advisor and expert in policing in Bavaria, key police officials from our
Asean neighbours Indonesia and Thailand. “I thank the Federal Government of
Inspection in ranks during the Field Training Program (Assessment) at the CARAGA
Atty. Peter Irving C. Corvera, Undersecretary Germany for walking the extra mile in providing their expertise and continuous Awarding of certificates in RTC7, Consolacion, Cebu. Assisting the President is Training Center in Surigao City. With the President is Regional Training Director P/
for Public Safety, DILG support to this undertaking”. Usec Corvera said in his message. Regional Training Director P/Supt Edwelito C. Rosales Supt. Ringo Zarzoso.
The said conference was attended by our neighbour countries Thailand and
Indonesia. The Thai delegation was headed by Pol. Maj. Gen Pisan Mookjang
of the Royal Thai Police Academy, Mr. Karl- Peter Schoenfisch, Resident Representative Hanns Seidel Foundation in Bangkok Thailand
and other key police officials; Pol. Col. Yuthana Suthirat, Pol. Col. Sirichai Masileerungsie, Pol. Lt Col Komjit Chaiyo, Pol. Lt Col. Jirapong
Rujiradumrongchai, Pol. Capt. Wittawat Tonthaipha. Indonesia was headed by Pol. Grand Comm. Adjutant Dr. Idodo Simaangunsong, SE,
SIK, MM, senior lecturer, Indonesian Police Academy with Pol. Grand Commissioner Adjutaant Bowo Gede Imantion, SIK., MH, Pol. Comm.
Mifta Hadi Safii, SIK,MIK accompanied by Ms Nila Puspita, Program Coordinator of the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
The Philippines was represented by PPSC Vice President for Administration, Dr. Marcelino A. Lipana; PPSC-VP for Academics Amador
B Navarroza, MA Ed., Police Chief Supt Abner Olalia Dimabuyu, Director, NPTI; Police Chief Supt Armando E. Ramolete, Director, PNPA;
PSSUPT Ernesto F. Agas, Director, NFSTI; PSUPT Froilan B Navarroza, Director, ITG; PSUPT Roderick D. Mariano, Director, NCRTC; PSUPT
Arnold P. Ardiente, Director, RTC-11; PSUPT Edwelito Rosales, Director, RTC-7; PSUPT Nelvin N. Ricohermoso, Director, RTC-4; PSUPT Nestor
C. Babagay, Director, RTC 11; Mr. Mario Tumibay, MPSA, Chief of Faculty, PPSC; Mr Pacifico B Talplacido, Chief, Public Affairs, PPSC; Mr. Ely C
Tanedo, Faculty Chief, NPC; Dr Rodolfo E Acosta, Chief, Admin Division, NPTI; Dr. Jimmy Gurtiza, Training Specialist, RTC-1; Police Chief Insp
Marcelo B Polig, Assistant Director, RTC-1. Observers and guests from the Philippine National Police headed by Police Chief Supt Vicente
A. Loot, Director, PNP Training Service; Police Chief Supt Ernesto B. Viernes, Chief, PNP Human Rights Affairs Office, and Police Sr Supt Unveiling of the marker of the newly renovated admin office of Cordillera
Benigno B. Durana of the Directorate for Operations, PNP. Christmas Gift-Giving at the NCRTC, Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig City. Assisting Administrative Region Training Center, Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City. Assisting
the President is Mr. Ruben N. Nacion, Chief Transport Section, PPSC the President is CARTC Training Director P/Supt. Maly C. Cula
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Pres. De Leon speaks before graduates of the JBRC during Dr. De Leon (center) is flanked by Dr. Marliyn L. Baysa, (left) Chief, PPSC
their commencement exercises at NJMPTI headquarters. Curriculum and Standards Development Division and concurrent Chief,
Academics, NJMPTI and Jail Chief Supt Emelie P. Aranas, Director, NJMPTI

184 BJMP personnel trained

PPSC President De Leon with Inj Wilbert Kleijer check some of the firefighting equipments donated by the Netherland’s FFWBF which include a
firetruck (left) and breathing apparatus (right) at NFTI . Looking on beside Kleijer is Dr. Marcelino A. Lipana, PPSC Vice President for Administration
and concurrent Director-in- Charge, National Fire Training Institute (NFTI)

on basic inmates safekeeping course

Dutch fire officers conduct trainer’s training at PPSC
O ne hundred eighty four (184) jail recruits of the Bureau during their graduation rites held last December 5, at

of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) completed
recently their training on safekeeping and rehabilitation of
inmates conducted by the National Jail Management and
Penology Training Institute (NJMPTI), one of the training
schools under the PPSC. The participants were presented
by J/Chief Superintendent Emilie P. Aranas, Director,
National Jail Management and Penology Training Instittute
(NJMPTI) during the graduation rites.
PPSC President Ricardo F. De Leon, the guest of
honor and speaker said the jail personnel underwent the
four-month Jail Basic Recruit Course (JBRC), a mandatory
training program for the newly hired members of the
BJMP.
De Leon and Aranas led PPSC and NJMPTI officials in
distributing the certificates of completion to the trainees
Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba City, Laguna.
“I am optimistic that having been trained on the basic
knowledge and competencies required in the safekeeping
and rehabilitation of inmates, these trainees will become
effective jail officers,” he said. Fire Training Institute (NFTI) and selected fire fighters from
De Leon enjoined the graduates, who will be deployed
to the various district and municipal jails of the country
after their graduation, to use their newly-acquired
knowledge and skills in the performance of their duties
and responsibilities as public safety officers.
The guidelines stated that after the completion of
the course, the trainee is expected to act with confidence
the behaviour of a person with a sense of responsibility
and moral obligation towards God, self and countrymen
thereby depicting an image of a good public servant.
T
he Philippine Public Safety College’s bid to further
strengthen its training programs particularly for fire
fighters got a big boost after a Dutch-based foundation
conducted a trainers training for officials of the National
the National Capital Region (NCR), Regions 4A and 4B, of the
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
PPSC President Ricardo F. De Leon said two specialists
of the Netherland’s Fire Fighter Without Borders Foundation
(FFWBF), spearheaded the five-day Enhanced Trainer’s
Training held at the NFTI in Camp Vicente Lim, Calamba,
Laguna, second week of November this year.
De Leon extended his gratitude to Inj Wilbert Kleijer,
FFWBF project coordinator and F/Lt. Jeroen van der
Jmeijden, specialist on maintaining SCBA, for sharing with
local fire officials and fire fighters their best practices,
updates on the latest in fire fighting, rescue and disaster
management.
He explained that the training is essential in making
some of the adjustments to the PPSC’s program of instruction
as it is currently revisiting and revising its curriculum, as well
as an opportunity for the participants to advance and add to
their competencies in term of training and education.
“We are truly grateful to the foundation for its
overwhelming support and assistance to the plans and
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PNPA, ICITAP forge curriculum enhancement training
T he Philippine National Police
Academy (PNPA), one of the
constitutive units of the PPSC,
and the International Criminal
Investigative Training Assistance
Program (ICITAP) of the United States
Department of Justice (USDOJ) have
agreed to undertake joint efforts to
enhance the curriculum of the PNPA,
the country’s leading school for the
officers of the police, fire and jail
bureaus.
Considered as the counterpart
of the Philippine Military Academy
(PMA), PNPA offers a four-year
cadetship program leading to the
degree of Bachelor of Science in Public
Safety (BSPS).
The PNPA, ICITAP partnership
was contained in a memorandum
of agreement forged by P/CSupt.
Armando E. Ramolete, PNPA Director
and O. Karl Clark, Program Manager,
USDOJ-ICITAP.
The MOA prescribed for the
ICITAP to provide the cadets of the
academy with additional specialized
training and skills development from
the basic to advance public safety
competencies that include criminal
investigation, community policing,
leadership, management, supervision
trafficking in -persons, counter-
terrorism, ethics and other related
subjects.
The ICITAP shall likewise provide
NPC leads security reform, police governance seminar
trained and qualified instructors for
each course, course materials and
T he National Police College (NPC),
one of the six constitutive units of
the PPSC, spearheaded the conduct of a
educational equipment, as well as
seminar on Security Sector Reform and
station two ICITAP personnel onsite,
Police Governance, this November, in
one of whom may be an American
support for the transformation and reform
adviser.
programs being undertaken in the police
For its part, the PNPA shall provide
organization.
the appropriate number of cadets,
A report from the NPC said two
classrooms (including tables and
distinguished international experts, Dr.
chairs), electricity and other necessary
Hans Born, Senior Fellow, DCAF, Geneva,
utilities to be used in all scheduled
Executive Board member, European
ICITAP courses, including office space
Research Group of Military and Society,
large enough to house the ICITAP staff
and Professor Maria Aguja of the
who will supervise the program and to
Mindanao State University, served as
accommodate needed materials and
resource speakers during the seminar.
equipment.
The two experts discussed an array
The agreement also stipulated
of issues concerning security reforms
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Prosecutor Gail Maderazo (3rd from right) and Director Monica Pagunsan conduct
briefing on the Justice Zone project during its launching last November 28, 2014,
at the Quezon City Hall of Justice.
PPSC supports JSCC
in forensic training
T he PPSC is supporting the Justice Sector Coordinating Council
(JSCC) in laying the groundwork for next year’s proposed
forensic training for the members and stakeholders of the judiciary.
This development came as PPSC President Ricardo F. De
Leon sought the assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP)
particularly the Crime Laboratory Group headed by its Director, P/
Chief Supt Teresa Ann Cid for their expertise and participation in the
proposed activity.
In a letter to the PNP, De Leon conveyed the plan of the JSCC,
through its Technical Working Group (TWG) of which the PPSC
president is a member, to hold a forensic training for the members
and stakeholders of the judiciary.
The council is composed of the Supreme Court, Department of
PPSC, PSCI confab focuses on criminology education
C riminology education, it’s significance to law enforcement,
policing and public safety education and training was the focus
of the conference-workshop conducted recently by the Philippine
Society of Criminology, Inc (PSCI) in cooperation with PPSC.
The two-day activity dubbed as Criminology Educational
Conference carried the theme: “Meeting the Thrusts and the
Emerging Challenges of the ASEAN Community,” and was attended
by deans and professors of several colleges and universities, and
academic officials and staff of the PPSC.
PPSC President Dr. Ricardo F. De Leon, who was guest of honor
and speaker during the opening ceremonies said, the conference
is significant considering the vital role criminology schools play in
making law enforcement and public safety an effective sectors of
the society, adding that many of the country’s law enforcers and
public safety officers are criminology graduates.
He exhorted the participants from the academe to continue
helping the government raise the standard of the country’s law
enforcement and public safety services to international level.
The topics taken up during the conference include, Asian
Professional Security Association (APSA) Certification Program for
Criminology Profession; Integration of ASEAN Police Case-Based
Training Methodology in Criminology Curriculum; Outcome-Based
Education and Case-Based Training Approach in Lesson Planning
and Standard Learning Package Preparation; and ASEAN Economic
Integration 2015: Its Implication to Criminology Education.
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Justice and Department of the Interior and Local Government and
their relevant attached agencies. Its main function is to serve as a
forum for dialogue on issues of common interest and mechanism
for effective coordination and sharing of information in support
of planning and implementation of joint initiatives. The other
members of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for Processes and
Capacity Building under the JSCC were CA Justice Maria Filomena
D. Singh, CA Justice Rafael Antonio M. Santos, USEC Edwin R.
Enrile, DILG, State Prosecutor Gail C. Maderazo, Director Monica
P. Pagunsan, DOJ, Director Analiza Bonagua, BLGD-DILG, Atty. Kim
Ledesma, DILG, Atty. Renelie Mayuga of the Supreme Court, and
Atty. Jayson Jay P. Ison, Chief, Inspectorate & Legal Office, PPSC
Specifically, the PPSC president informed the PNP Chief of the
plan of the JSCC to avail of the services of the Crime Laboratory
Group in designing the training program.
De Leon said the training, which is proposed to be conducted
in January through February next year, is in support for the capacity
building of the judicial sector to enhance further the efficient,
effective and speedy administration of justice.
More than 120 participants which include judges, public
prosecutors and lawyers from the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) are
expected to avail themselves of the training, that will be divided in
five batches with at least 25 members per batch.
De Leon explained that the training is a combination of
lecture and walk-through to the crime laboratory facilities with
demo presentation possibly on the workings of the Automated
Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), Integrated Ballistic
Identification System (ABIS), Computerized Facial Composite Sketch
(CFCS), Computerized DNA Identification System (CODIS) and
other forensic capabilities to orient and equip participants with
knowledge that will reinforce the appreciation of evidence through
forensic services.
A workshop on Making Criminology Curriculum Relevant and
Responsive to law enforcement and public safety capped the two-
day affair.
The national officers of the PSCI is headed by Dr. Maita P.
Guadamor, president; Dr. John B. David, vice president; Dr. Sotera
C. Cagang, Secretary; and Dean Gilda C. Octavo, treasurer, while
its executive board is composed of Dean Wilfredo R. Beralde,
chairman; Pacifico B. Talplacido, V, executive vice chairman; Dean
Rodolfo P. Agner, vice chairman for Luzon; Dean Sotera C. Cagang,
vice chairman for Visayas; Dean Melcon C. Lapina, vice chairman
for Mindanao, and Dean Diosdado T. Patubo, chair, committee on
finance and ways and means.
PPSC President De Leon (at rostrum) exhorts participants in the workshop on criminology
education to help raise the standard and quality of criminology education and police training.