The police department is already all up and about in the preparations for the upcoming international event, putting Cebu again the world map.
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Security Task Force Group
of the Police Regional Office (PRO7) underwent a three day Communication
Development Seminar in preparation for the upcoming Asia Pacific Economic
Cooperation (APEC) 2015 Summit.
More than 50 officials and commissioned officers from the
four provinces of Central Visayas participated in the seminar held at Camp
Sergio Osmena.
Police Community Relations Division head PSupt Marciano
Batiancila said the training is aimed to enhance the communication skills of
the police officers to that they can effectively deal with the participants of
the summit.
Tapping the services of the Philippine Information Agency –
Cebu , the group were taught essentials on Public Speaking and Media Relations.
PSupt Remigio Sedanto, of PCRG Camp Crame said, the activity
is necessary for the policemen considering that the majority of the event is
conducted here in Cebu.
“Our PNP must know how to act well in dealing with the
delegates, in dealing with the media and all the other sectors,” Sedanto said.
PIA Cebu Infocen Manager Rachelle Nessia, reminds the
participants on certain bodily gestures
that shows confidence when one is speaking with delegates and visitors.
In Media Relations, PIA Cebu Information Officer 1 Ferliza
Contratista explained to them the nature of media.
“The police and media may have different means but have the
same aim which is to serve, a harmonious relationship is beneficial to the public,” Contratista
said.
There are expected more than a hundred media from Cebu,
national and international who will be covering the different events of APEC
from August 21 to September 14.
During the workshop, members of the Defense and Police Press
Corps (DEPP), were the actual reporters during the simulation exercises.
DEPP are composed of the reporters from the different media
organizations in Cebu covering the police beat.
Towards the end, DEPP members gave out tips to the police on
how they can co exist and have a “partner” relationship.
“Speak in the dialect if being interviewed by a local
reporter and specially if its an emergency scenario,” according to DEPP Vice
President Arnold Bustamante of CCTN and DyHP.
On the other hand, King Anthony Perez of TV5 also remind
them about telephone etiquette.
“We always understand terms such as ongoing operation, we
just want initial details, so just be polite in saying that’s all you have to
report for now,” Perez said.
PO3 Janice Tamayo of
Station 3 Cebu City Police Office said, that one of the ways of establishing good
relationship with media is to let them understand also how the police works.
“We also learn that we get there respect and trust when we
feed them, with the right information
since they are also pressured to report on time,” Tamayo said.
There are expected more than a hundred media from Cebu,
national and international who will be covering the different events of APEC
from August 21 to September 14.
The Philippines is hosting APEC 2015, a series of over a
hundred meetings that culminates in the Leaders’ Summit in Manila this November
18-19. The hosting is in fulfillment of the country’s commitment as a member
economy and at the same time raises its stature in the international community.
Hosting APEC 2015 allows the Philippines to
showcase its vibrant and dynamic economy and top tourism destinations, widen
opportunities for attracting foreign investments, and strengthen trade ties
especially with other member economies.
