Aiming to raise awareness on crime prevention measures and laws protecting women and children, the Naval Municipal Police Station (Naval MPS) - Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD), in partnership with Biliran Province State University (BiPSU), conducted a Classroom Lecture at the BiPSU Basketball Court on January 15.

The lecture, attended by second-year Criminology students, covered various topics, including the online sexual exploitation of children, cyber safety, and the salient points of R.A. 11313, also known as the Safe Spaces Act.

In her talk, PMSg Venus G. Abrigo, personnel of Naval MPS-WCPD, emphasized the importance of respecting women and children and discussed the R.A. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children (VAWC) of 2004.

Moreover, University President Dr. Victor C. Cañezo, Jr. expressed his appreciation to the Naval MPS-WCPD for choosing the institution, particularly Criminology students, as the target of their lecture.

“I extend my heartfelt thanks to the WCPD of Naval MPS for extending their service in educating our students about crime prevention measures, mainly on Online and Sexual Exploitation of Children and Cyber Safety,” Dr. Canezo stated.

“I’m certain that the lecture helped our criminology students to understand the laws that protect women and children, especially that it is crucial in their future profession,” he added.

The said lecture is divided into four sessions, pioneered by second-year criminology students. First-year, fourth-year, and third-year criminology students are set to partake in the same lecture on January 20, 24, and 29, respectively.

[This aligns with SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals]