25/09/2026
Strengthening school safety through meaningful partnerships.
Sto. Niรฑo Mactan College proudly hosted the MOA Signing between Deped, Lapu-Lapu City Division and partner colleges offering the Bachelor of Science in Criminology program, held at CHILL Cafรฉ, Sto. Niรฑo Mactan College Campus.
Through this partnership, Criminology interns from participating colleges will be deployed to various schools, where they will assist in supporting campus security, promoting safety, discipline, and a secure learning environment for students, teachers, and school personnel.
The meaningful MOA Signing between the Department of Education โ Lapu-Lapu City Schools Division Office and our Partner Criminology Schools, was graced by the presence of the leaders and representatives who have made the event possible.
We are honored to have with us Hon. Junard "Ahong" Chan, LapuโLapu City Congressman, whose support for education and the development of our city continues to be deeply appreciated.
We also warmly acknowledge Hon. Mayor Cindi King Chan Ma. Cynthia โCindiโ King Chan, City Mayor of Lapu-Lapu City, for her leadership and support for initiatives that strengthen the welfare and security of our communities.
From the Department of Education โ Lapu-Lapu City Schools Division Office, we are grateful for the presence of Dr. Marilyn S. Andales, Schools Division Superintendent, and Dr. Ronald Y. Ferrer, OICโAssistant Schools Division Superintendent. And atty Mai Endico - Ruรฑez
We also recognize our partner representatives from the participating Criminology schools:
Ms. Dana Febra Ruiz, Program Head of the SNMC Department of Criminal Justice;
Atty. John Patrick Ompad SNMC chief legal officer
Ms. Ailyn Padawan, Program Head of Rizwoods College of Criminology;
and Dr. Paulino Pioquinto, Dean of the UCLM College of Criminology.
This collaboration also provides our future criminology professionals with valuable hands-on experience, allowing them to put their knowledge, training, and commitment to public service into meaningful practice.
Together, DepEd and our partner institutions continue to strengthen cooperation toward safer schools and stronger communities.
