On December 11, 2024, personnel from the Cagayan de Oro City Jail-Male Dormitory (CDOCJ-MD), under the leadership of City Jail Warden JSUPT MARLON J YMBALLA, DSC, conducted an informative session for students at Lumbia National High School, by JO1 Christaline A Go and JO1 Grace F Bansale. The activity was organized in collaboration with the school’s Principal, Mrs. Maurita M. Donasco. This information drive aimed to raise awareness about critical laws designed to protect individuals’ rights and prevent violence, focusing specifically on Republic Act (RA) 9262, which addresses violence against women and children, and RA 11313, which protects against gender-based sexual harassment in public spaces.
The activity was part of the Cagayan de Oro City Jail’s involvement in the 2024 18-Day Campaign to End VAW, a nationwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness and promoting gender equality. Through this event, the personnel hoped to educate the youth on these vital laws and encourage them to advocate for a safer, more respectful society.
This awareness campaign reflects the ongoing commitment of CDOCJ-MD, under the leadership of JSUPT MARLON J YMBALLA, DSC, to foster a culture of respect, safety, and legal literacy within the community.
