The International Humanitarian Law Day was commemorated with a press conference on August 12 last week. The celebration was led by the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Aklan Chapter led by Atty. Ronquillo C. Tolentino – chairman of the Board and Ms. Araceli Pelayo – PNRC Provincial Administrator.
The presscon was held at the PNRC Headquarter, Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan.
This year’s celebration theme is “Protecting Human Dignity”. Representatives from Aklan Media outlets like Bombo Radyo, RMN – DYKR, RGMA, Kalibo Cable TV, Aklan Cable TV, Panay News and Madyaas Pen actively participated in the press conference.
Vice Governor Ronquillo C. Tolentino gave the rationale of the International Humanitarian Law and its importance to the people of the world especially among Filipinos.
Mr. Ernesto Melgarejo – secretary, PNRC Aklan chapter discussed the “Extract of International Humanitarian Law Regarding Conflicts Not of an International Character” while Mr. Pete Ruiz – member of the board of directors discussed the use of red cross emblem, its imitation, identification and protection.
Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente, expounded on the theme, “Protecting Human Dignity.” He said, “human dignity refers to the quality of a person that justifies his worth to be respected or honored. The human dignity of a person is the sum total of his personality, attitude, education and training, talent or ability, wealth and power or authority.”
To recall, the Philippines was a Contracting Party to the Four Geneva Conventions of August 12, 1949. These four are (I) For the amelioration of the condition of the wounded, sick in the armed forces in the field; (II) Amelioration of the condition of the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of the armed forces at sea; (III) Relative to the treatment of prisoners of war.; and (IV) Relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war. /MPhttp://madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
The presscon was held at the PNRC Headquarter, Poblacion, Kalibo, Aklan.
This year’s celebration theme is “Protecting Human Dignity”. Representatives from Aklan Media outlets like Bombo Radyo, RMN – DYKR, RGMA, Kalibo Cable TV, Aklan Cable TV, Panay News and Madyaas Pen actively participated in the press conference.
Vice Governor Ronquillo C. Tolentino gave the rationale of the International Humanitarian Law and its importance to the people of the world especially among Filipinos.
Mr. Ernesto Melgarejo – secretary, PNRC Aklan chapter discussed the “Extract of International Humanitarian Law Regarding Conflicts Not of an International Character” while Mr. Pete Ruiz – member of the board of directors discussed the use of red cross emblem, its imitation, identification and protection.
Dr. Ambrosio R. Villorente, expounded on the theme, “Protecting Human Dignity.” He said, “human dignity refers to the quality of a person that justifies his worth to be respected or honored. The human dignity of a person is the sum total of his personality, attitude, education and training, talent or ability, wealth and power or authority.”
To recall, the Philippines was a Contracting Party to the Four Geneva Conventions of August 12, 1949. These four are (I) For the amelioration of the condition of the wounded, sick in the armed forces in the field; (II) Amelioration of the condition of the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of the armed forces at sea; (III) Relative to the treatment of prisoners of war.; and (IV) Relative to the protection of civilian persons in time of war. /MPhttp://madyaas_pen@yahoo.com
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