This Year’s Women’s Month celebration which carries the theme: “Magna Carta of Women, Philippine CEDAW: In support of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)” is anchored on the importance of RA 9710 otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Women. It also serves as a critical vehicle toward the achievement of Eight (8) MDGs.

67 Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs) including the 17 towns and Tarlac City police chiefs underwent a whole-day seminar on Media Relations at the Conference Room of the Tarlac Police Provincial Office on March 8, 2011.

PSSUPT ALFRED S CORPUS, in his message said the seminar aims to disseminate policies and specific guidelines on proper dealings with the media in releasing news and information to the public.

Guest lecturer PSSUPT WALTER E CASTILLEJOS, C, RPCRD, PRO3 discussed topics involving working with the various media personalities. The purpose is to inform the public of the police mission, policies and practices in a positive, consistent and credible manner especially in crisis management.

Also given emphasis was the proper coordination with responsible people in the media especially the reporters and writers in terms of producing news and feature articles for public consumption. It is imperative to do this to prevent false public perception that may lead to confusion.

CAMP MACABULOS, TARLAC CITY – The Tarlac Philippine National Police and the local media signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on protocol during Monday’s flag ceremony on February 21, 2011 here.

Deputy Police Director for Administration PSupt Florante L.Torres and Internal Affairs Service Provincial Director PSupt Josie T. Tibuc with officers and representatives of the local media made the pact to ensure proper cooperation and coordination in dealing with situations where people’s lives are at stake.

Police Community Relations Branch Chief PSupt Elsa F Miranda said the MOU is a proactive action to synchronize police power with that of the media which is considered the fourth state.

While the law enforcers prevent and control crimes to maintain peace and order, the media shall provide the citizenry accurate, relevant, and timely information. These are vital components in attaining positive growth in the countryside.

CAMP MACABULOS, Tarlac City – Tarlac Police Provincial Office (TPPO) Provincial Director, Police Senior Superintendent Alfred S Corpus started 2011 by immediately implementing the PNP mandate of protecting lives and properties of the people through