CPPO Provincial Director PCol. Engelbert Soriano (3rd from left) and PIA-7 Regional Head Fayette Riñen (2nd from right) present a plaque of recognition to a policewoman awardee during the CCPO's Kick-Off Ceremony for Women's Month held at the Camp General Arcadio M. Maxilom, Lahug, Cebu City on March 14. (PIA7)
CEBU CITY, Cebu, March 15 (PIA) -- The Cebu Police Provincial Office (CPPO) on March 14 recognized the service given by the policewomen in Cebu province to kickstart its Women’s Month celebration.
In a kick-off ceremony held at the Camp General Arcadio M. Maxilom in Lahug, Cebu City, the CPPO led by Provincial Director PCol. Engelbert Soriano presented a plaque of recognition to policewomen awardees from different police stations in Cebu.
A total of 11 policewomen from 11 different municipal and city police stations across the province were awarded for their long years of dedicated service to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
The said policewomen are; PSSg Mary Christie Nacario of Minglanilla Police Station, PCpl. Jennibeth Antabo of Asturias Police Station, Pat. Mona Lee Saludar of Santander Police Station, PEMS Maria Jared Llenos of Alcantara Police Station, PSSg. Madonnah Conejos of Poro Police Station, PSMS. Josephyl Pantoja of Danao City Police Station, PSSg. Reenah Marie Lumbab of Tabuelan Police Station, PSMS. Joy Enerioc of Toledo City Police Station, PEMS Esteliore Cañete of Barili Police Station, PMSg. Lynette Bunado of Bogo City Police Station, and NUP Jastine Tubio of Talisay City Police Station.
Philippine Information Agency Central Visayas (PIA-7) Regional Head Fayette Riñen was the guest of honor and speaker during the awarding ceremony.
PIA-7 Regional Head Fayette Riñen delivers her message during the Women's Month kick-off ceremony of the Cebu Police Provincial Office. (PIA7)
In her message, she talked about the role of women in society as she emphasized the need to address gender inequality and make a positive change for women in this year’s celebration of National Women’s Month.
She also highlighted the achievements of all women and encouraged them to exercise their rights and to take part in nation-building.
“As we celebrate Women’s Month this March, let us make change work for women that this month will be for us to celebrate the success of women, to stand up and make decisions, and to express our rights, and to participate in making our country progress towards a better future,” said Riñen.
“So for the men, you have to remember that you will not be here if not because of the women and that is why you should take care of your mother, your wife, and your sisters," she added. (RGC/PIA7)
