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Mendez - Pinoy Sports Idol

Mamerto S. Mendez, Jr. is a typical college student enrolled in the B.S. Criminology program of the Northwestern Visayan Colleges. He has an electrifying smile that would convince anyone to look his way. But aside from his captivating looks, he prossesses a deadly skill in arnis to the envy of many.

This skill of Mamerto has made him one of the featured young sport start by Pinoy Sports Idol Season 6 and aired over NBN Channel 4. The show is hosted by Japoy Lipardo. A video of Mamerto is available in the website of the said tv program.

Arnis is already recognized as the Philippines' national martial art and sport after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed R.A. 9850 in 2009.

Mandez has gone places around the country to compete in the various skills categories of arnis. He has been to Manila, Palawan, Iloilo, and Misamis Oriestal.

Among his significant achievement in Arnist are the following award:

Palarong Pambansa(Puerto Princesa, Palawan) Gold Medalist (Sparring) 3rd Philippine Olympic Festival(Nat'l Championship)Gold Medalist (Sparring)Gold Medalist (Anyo) 2nd Philippine Olympic Festival (Natl Championship) West Visayas Reg'l Athletic Meet Gold Medalist (Sparring)Bronze Medalist (Anyo) Aklan Prov'l Athletic Meet Gold Medalist (Sparring)Gold Medalist (Anyo).

Philippine Senate stages Interactive Talk, NVCians shine

In a recent visit to the Senate of the Philippines, NVCian faculty and students were given the opportunity to receive answers from nagging questions direct from the horse's mouth.

John Michael S. Recto (BSCrim-III) probed on Sen. Gringo Honasan's participation in crafting R.A. 9372 (Human Security Act of 2009). The senator said that he supported the passage of the said law. According to him, he recognizes the importance of the law against terrorist attacks.

Meantime, Prof. Arnilla further inquired on the possibility of having the said law ammended considering the weak provisions concerning the detection, prevention, and prosecution of crimes involving terrorism. Sen. Honasan, who is a member the Oversight Committee on the implementation of the law, claimed that there are already moves to amend the law. Nevertheless, he said that the the importance of protecting human rights will never be compromised in any amendments.

Recto also pressed on the issue of election.He asked the senator his moves to secure the sanctity of the election results.

In his reply, sen. Honasan appealed to everyone to be vigilant during the entire process. Since May 2010 Election will be the fist of its kind in the country, he advised everyone to be watchful to avoid being robbed of the true mandate from the people.

Earlier on the interactive talk, Eduardo C. Garvida, Bureau Director, explained the mandate and structure of the Senate He diminished fears that Senate will be abolished if the 1987 Constitution is ammended. Other countries, Garvida explained, maintain a bicameral legislature But it will all depend on the whims of Con-con delegates.

Prof. Arnilla raised three questions. He inquired on the status of the election protest filed by Atty.Coco Pimentel against Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri. He also asked of any bills amending R.A. 6506 (Criminology Law) and the last wast bills regulating developments in Boracay Island.

Inhis response, Dir. Garvida said the protest is still with the Senate Electoral Tribunal. on the second point, he promised to scan into the pending bills concerning the Criminology profession. However, the director expressed skepticism on the issue considering that the 14th Congress will soon adjourn. On the third point, Dir.Garvida noted that majority of senators have prioritized the protection of all tourist destinations in the country and that includes Boracay Island.

The interactive talk ended when the plenary session started.

Scenes during the 2010 Educational Field Trip in Manila

Successful Examinees in the Criminologist's Licensure Examination held on September 21 - 23, 2009

Congratulations to the following sucessful examinees:

1. Arnilla, Arvin Kim A.

2. Beltran, Melvin C.

3. Brigido, Ronna Mae A.

4. Dela Rosa,Jeperzon S.

5. Delos Santos,Johnny M.

6. De Pedro,Joli Nychill Z.

7. Donato, Rufino Jr N.

8. Espares, Ares A.

9. Ibanez, Lyn M.

10. Ibea, Artemio Jr.I.

11. Icayan, Dicky John G.

12. Ilig, Gerald P.

13. Lariosa, Dina M.

14. Mabazza, Jezzery I.

15. Mabilog, Mark Erwin I.

16. Mascara, John Mark E.

17. Murillo, Josehp Alvin T.

18. Moises, Glenda S.

19. Moises, J-Mar S.

20. Nacion, John G.

21. Nahil, RS N.

22. Palomar, Junielle C.

23. Repedro, Yahnissi I.

24. Rubias, Maria Khristianie I.

25. Santizo,Melvin Z.

26 Tabang, Jeg Kenneth T.

27. Tejada, Wenil C.

28. Vego, Hoftner John P.

29. villanueva, Irene T.

30. Zubiaga, Jover N.

NVC Community is proud of you!

CAAP, AVSEGROUP laud NVC - Crim Interns

For the last three academic years, the NVC Criminology Interns are already doing their practicum at the Kalibo International Airport. This was the result of a memorandum of agreement inked between the Northwestern Visayan Colliges College of Criminal Justice and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Phillippines (CAAP).

CAAP Manager Engr. Percy Malonesio has welcomed the agreement saying that it would boost the manpower capability of the airport. Criminology Intern were deputized to man the entrance gate and the X-ray machines in the departure area. They are also allowed to frisk passengers.

The Aviation Security Office of the airport has already recognized the contributions of the NVC Criminology Intern in the effective maintenance of security and order.Not less than the Aviation security Chief Insp. Limuel V Gasataya has expressed gratitude to the college through a certificate of commendation.

The Interns have also expressed optimism on the impact of the practicum program on their overall appreciation of law enforcement work.

''I am in - charge in the preparation of the duty list each week. This role has never failed to bring in new knowledge on my part. It's fulfilling,"said Crim Intern Mary Dane Alba.

Crim Intern Hitler S. Casimero said that he always look forward to his duty each morning.It has given him enough motivation to fulfill his taxing role at the airport.

Apart from the airport,the Intern are also deputized at the National Bureau of Investigation Kalibo Satellite Office, PNP Aklan Provincial Crime Laboratory and Aklan Parole and Probation Office.

On the part of Dr.Dennis I. Ibutnande, he accentuated the relevance of the internship program with the CAAP.

"We intend to create a holistic program aimed to prepare our graduating students of law enforcement,"quipped Dr. Ibutnande.

In the past, Criminology Intern were assigned in the Kalibo Police Station to undergo patrol operation. They used to be seen streets of Kalibo assisting polico force during the Ati-atihan Festival.

New Criminologists take oath, NVC Criminology Stronger in Western Visayas

The Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines (PCAP)Region 6 and the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) jointly sponsored the Oathtaking Ceremony of New Registered Criminologists held on December 11,2009 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel

Dr. Dennis Ibutnande, PCAP Director for Region 6 and President of the council of deans of Criminology,extended his gratitude to the PRC management and CODe Criminal Justice for the support. for several years, Western Visayas is the only region in the country that holds an oathking ceremony for new Criminologists outside Manila.

Dr.Manuel V. Jaudian, PCAP National President, announced two pending bills in Congress that will enhance the rights and privileges of Criminologists in the police, jail, fire service bureaus. These bills will also improve the plight of Criminologists in the NBI. He asked the support of all Criminologists to lobby to their respective congressmen to fast track the passage of these bills.

In her message,Dir. Honey F. Paredes stressed the importance of preparedness should the new Criminologists opt to join the police force.

For her part, Dir. Lily Ann R. Baldago congratulated the new batch of Criminologist's test in recent years based on the number of passers.

Porf. Arvin Kim A. Arnilla hosted the event.