Mindanaotoday.com | MisOr 2nd PMFC underscores ‘equality in service’ for Women’s Month
By: Vincent Philip Bautista
LIBERTAD, Misamis Oriental – In celebration of Women’s Month, the Misamis Oriental 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (2nd PMFC) underscored the importance of equality in service among their ranks during their flag-raising ceremony held March 6.
Lt. Col. Mary Hortillosa II, 2nd PMFC commander, read an excerpt from the Philippine National Police (PNP) Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Standards to his company. This showed how discrimination hurts the police force and the service it gives.
“The problem of inequity through class, gender, orientation, and factionalism, both real and perceived, premised on favored assignment, an inequitable opportunity for training, an unfair grant of promotion, and an untimely awarding of achievements, will create an atmosphere of demoralization,” he shared.
As the country celebrates its annual Women’s Month celebration this March with the theme “Women and Everyone (WE) for gender quality and an inclusive society,” the 2nd PMFC commander urged his company to remain steadfast in becoming champions for gender equality and women’s rights in all facets of their profession.
“Equality in the service ensures people are given equal opportunities and pay and are well accepted for their differences. It is creating an inclusive and conducive work environment where employees feel secure and happy. Equality ensures removing any chances of discrimination in the service,” Hortillosa said. (VPSB | PIA-10 | Misamis Oriental)
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