Antipolo police reinforce child protection, VAWC laws
Police personnel briefed on child safety, violence prevention and legal responsibilities
Police personnel stand in formation during a morning assembly in Antipolo City, Rizal, on Thursday, 5 November 2026. The Antipolo Component City Police Station conducted personnel accounting and continuing education activities covering child protection, violence against women and children, and police responsibilities.
Antipolo City Component Police
ANTIPOLO CITY, Rizal — The Antipolo Component City Police Station reinforced its personnel’s awareness of child protection laws and measures against violence involving women and children during a Police Information and Continuing Education (PICE) session on Thursday, 5 November.
The activity, held at 7:45 a.m. at the police station headquarters in Sitio Pulong Banal, Barangay San Jose, was led by PCpt. Janzel-Rudolph F. Desumala under the supervision of police chief PLtCol. Mark Henry A. Garcia.
Incoming duty personnel were briefed on the Philippine National Police Child Protection Policy, Republic Act 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, and Republic Act 7610, which provides special protection for children against abuse, exploitation and discrimination.
The session also covered the Men Opposed to Violence Against Women Everywhere (MOVE) initiative, financial management and revised procedures for direct legal representation under the PNP Legal Assistance Program.
The activity formed part of the police station's continuing education and personnel accountability measures aimed at reinforcing professional conduct, legal compliance and effective public service.