WMSU- Peace and Human Security Institute (PHSI) Welcomes New Partners from the Security Sector
WMSU hosted a meeting to welcome new partners from the security sectors in Region 9 last December 10, 2021 at the Faculty Lounge, headed by the WMSU President Dr. Ma Carla A. Ochotorena together with Col Randolph Rojas (Task Force Zamboanga) and Col John Divinagracia (Task Force Sibugay).
The event convened the new partners from National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Regional Director Ret. Gen. Camilo Balutan, newly appointed Regional Director of Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) PBGen Franco Simborio and newly installed WestMinCom Commander Lt.Gen Alfredo Rosario Jr. to initially discussed and open doors for partnership with WMSU to their respective organization.
WMSU acknowledges the importance of the security sector as its vital stakeholders in keeping the security operation of the university and its surrounding environment. The renewed partnership with their respective agency under their new leadership symbolizes active participation of the partners in running a multi stakeholders’ perspective towards their mandates in securing peaceful locality to launch development eventually for future collaborations in their respective programs and activities.
The partners were welcomed by the University officials including some Deans, Directors, and members of the Board of Regents who expressed their elation and support to the event. It was as well a rare opportunity for WMSU to host and bring in all these high-ranking officials from the security sector inside the premises of the campus. (Ludivina B Dekit and Engr. Marlon C Grande)
