July 7, 2020

GEORGE M. COLORADO, Ph.D., CESO III

Regional Director
Commission on Human Rights
Maharlika Highway Corner, Apitong Road
Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Colorado,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

CYRIL L. TICAO
Regional Director
Department of Labor and Employment
Trece Martirez St., Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Ticao,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

DIR. JERRY Y. ABIERRA, CPA

Regional Director
National Bureau of Investigation
Brgy. 6-A Sto. Nino Extension
Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Abierra,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

NOLI L. BONON
Regional Director
National Intelligence Coordinating Agency
Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Bonon,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

BONIFACIO B. CEBRIAN, JR.

Regional Director
Department of Interior and Local Government
Kanhuraw Hill, Magsaysay Blvd.,
Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Cebrian,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

MERIAM BALMOCENA
Regional Director
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
Trece Martirez St., Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Balmocena,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

DIR. MARY CATHERINE PASTOR

Regional Director
Overseas Worker Welfare Administration
Trece Martirez St., Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Pastor,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

PAUL ERIK C. BORJA

Acting Alien Control Officer
Bureau of Immigration
Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Borja,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

VENUS MAE A. SARMIENTO

Regional Director
Philippine Information Agency
Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Sarmiento,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

CHARLIE Q. CINCO
Regional Director
Department of Foreign Affairs
Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Cinco,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

KARINA ROSA S. TIOPES, CESO III

Regional Director
Department of Tourism
Kanhuraw Hill, Magsaysay Blvd.,
Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Tiopes,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

ENGR. SAMUEL A. YOUNG

Regional Director
National Telecommunications Commission
Tacloban City

Dear Dir. Young,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

ENGR. DANILO T. ABARETA

Regional Director
Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
San Jose, Tacloban City

Dear Engr. Abareta,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

ATTY. IRWIN A. MARAYA

Regional Prosecutor
Bulwagan ng Katarungan
Tacloban City

Attention: Ms. Neil O. Calignawan

Dear Atty. Maraya,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite Ms. Neil O. Calignawan to attend the Technical
Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM through
Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

DONABELLE ABALO, RSW

Program Manager
Terre Des Hommes
Borongan, Eastern Samar

Dear Ms. Abalo,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

ENRICO BALORO
Project Manager
Collaborative Action Against Trafficking
Plan International Philippines
Marasbaras, Tacloban City

Dear Mr. Baloro,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you together with Ms. Rhoda Ercilla to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

JENNY MARX DIANCIN

Executive Director
Exodus from Child Labor to Integration, Play, Socialization and Education
431 Domingo Veloso Avenue
Ormoc City

Dear Dir. Diancin,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite you or your permanent representative to attend
the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30
PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

HON. ALFRED G. ROMUALDEZ

City Mayor
Tacloban City Government
Kanhuraw Hill, Magsaysay Blvd., Tacloban City

Attention: Ms. Chona Fe Bahin- CSWDO

Ms. Carmela Bastes- SWO III
Dear Mayor Romualdez,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite CSWDO Chona Fe Bahin together with SWO III
Carmela Bastes to attend the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14,
2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to
discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

GOV. ROGELIO J. ESPINA

Province of Biliran

Attention: Ms. Lissa M. Bermillo- PSWDO

Dear Gov. Espina,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.

In this regard, we would like to invite PSWDO Lissa M. Bermillo or any

representative to attend the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14,
2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to
discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

GOV. MARIA FE ABUNDA

Province of Eastern Samar

Attention: Ms. Josefina C. Paligutan- PSWDO

Dear Gov. Abunda,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite PSWDO Josefina C. Paligutan to attend the
Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

GOV. LEOPOLDO DOMINICO L. PETILLA

Province of Leyte

Attention: Ms. Vivian L. Claros- PSWDO

Dear Gov. Petilla,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.
In this regard, we would like to invite PSWDO Vivian L. Klaros or any representative
to attend the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM
to 2:30 PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

GOV. ERWIN MARINO ONGCHUAN

Province of Northern Samar

Attention: Ms. Jenny O. Darish- PSWDO

Dear Gov. Ongchuan,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.

In this regard, we would like to invite PSWDO Jenny O. Darish or any representative
to attend the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM
to 2:30 PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

GOV. DAMIAN MERCADO

Province of Southern Leyte

Attention: Ms. Luzviminda T. Rosete- PSWDO

Dear Gov. Espina,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”

This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng

Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.

In this regard, we would like to invite PSWDO Luzviminda T. Rosete or any

representative to attend the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14,
2020 at 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to
discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO
July 7, 2020

GOV. MILAGROSA T. TAN

Province of Western Samar

Attention: Ms. Alma A. Austerio- PSWDO

Dear Gov. Espina,

Greetings! 

The Department of Social Welfare and Development Regional Office VIII- Chair of
the Regional Inter-Agency Committee Against Trafficking, Child Pornography and
Violence Against Women and their Children (RIACAT-CP-VAWC) is committed to
address all forms of violence against women and children and to strengthen the
Administration’s goal to protect the human rights of women and children as
enshrined in the 1987 Constitution and other national laws, the Framework Plan for
Women and other policies and programs, the Convention on the Elimination of All
Forms of Discrimination against Women, and other international legal instruments of
which the Philippines is a signatory.

To emphasize that human trafficking is a human rights violation and to ensure better
protection for victims/survivors, the Philippines has joined the international
community since 2013 in the observance of the World Day Against Trafficking
every 30th day of July, pursuant to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution
No. A/RES/68/192. This resolution declared that such a day is necessary to “raise
awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and
protection of their rights.”
This year’s theme: “Isang Bayan, Isang Paninindigan, Laban sa Trafficking ng
Mamamayan,” aims to raise awareness of the human trafficking situation in the
Philippines, to highlight the gains, as well as reinforce the alliances and partnerships
among government agencies, civil society, and the international community in the
fight against human trafficking.

In this regard, we would like to invite PSWDO Alma A. Austerio or any representative
to attend the Technical Working Group Virtual Meeting on July 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM
to 2:30 PM through Google Meet, with the following agendum to discuss:

1. World Day Against Trafficking Celebration

2. RIACAT-CP-VAWC Quarterly Meeting

Adapting to the new normal during this Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic, the Technical Working Group will be tasked to come up with and conduct
series of activities that do not require public gatherings in compliance with the
“Adoption of Economy Measures in the Government Due to the Emergency Health
Situation” and the Executive Order No. 05-2020-04 adopting Resolution No. 20
issued by the National Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Infectious
Diseases.
 
You may access the meeting code below on July 14, 2020. Please coordinate with
your technical staff.

“https://meet.google.com/ktr-jmob-hby”

To confirm your attendance and should you have concerns or/and inquiries, you may
contact Ms. Maria Carmela T. Pullantes at (0912)831-5746. We look forward for your
support and active participation.

More Power! 

Sincerely,

MARIE ANGELA S. GOPALAN

Regional Director
RIACAT-CP-VAWC Chairperson

mcp/AVV/GDO