Secretary Puno announces full completion of WCPDs

The Department of Interior and Local Government under the guidance of Secretary Puno made sure that women and children will be well-protected no matter where they are in the country. So what’s the major step taken by the department in ensuring that this sector is properly attended?

It’s the establishment of the Women and Children Protection Desk in all police stations in all corners and spots of the country. In fact this program by the department is the subject of one infomercial released by Secretary Puno. The infomercial focus on this big project by the department that actually addresses one of the basic needs of this marginalized sector, the sector of women and children. In a statement made by the secretary who is also the chair of the National Police Commission, these desks are designed to be friendly to women and children and that these desks that can be seen in every police station will be manned by female police officers. These police stations will also serve as the temporary shelter for the affected and abused women and children.

In a statement made by the secretary, the women and children in our land should stop suffering in the dark. And added that the police and legal protection should be for everybody- the women and the children included. Based on the figures that were cited by the secretary, there are now 1,830 WCPDs that are established in many parts of the country and these desks that cater to the needs of women and children are staffed with 2,728 female police officers. Based on the figures, there are around 1,951 police officers that have undergone the right training on the gender sensitivity and these officers also trained on the basic investigative skills like the handling of crimes against women and children. This new project is actually headed by a female police officer, Chief Supt Yolanda Tanigue. These desks are different from the usual desks in a sense that these desks are less stressful and the ambiance on these desks will surely appeal to women and children looking for help and assistance. These desks are called upon as well to network with relevant institutions and organizations in order get the desired results.