MEDICAL ACTION GROUP, INC.
Health and Human Rights for All

January 22, 2013

MEDIA ADVISORY

PLEASE COVER:

Note to News Desk/Editors: We would be grateful if you would send reporter and photographer to the following training event:

“Enhancing the Capacities of Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Officers for
Effective Investigation and Increased Prosecution of Torture Cases
Using Medical Evidence”

January 23, 2013 (Wednesday), 8:30 to 10:00 AM
Goldland Millenia Suites
8001 Saint Jose Escriva Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
(beside Astoria Hotel and in front of the National Economic Development Authority or NEDA office)

Non-governmental organization the Medical Action Group (MAG), in partnership with the British Embassy Manila, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) will start the first batch of training of forty-five (45) investigators and prosecutors on investigation and prosecution of torture cases using physical and medical evidence. This training will have a direct impact on the ability to investigate and secure prosecutions by improving the quality of physical and medical evidence in court cases. The training is undertaken with funding from the British Embassy’s Human Rights and Democracy Programme.

Guests:

DOJ Undersecretary Francisco F. Baraan III
PNP Director General Alan Purisima (to be confirmed)
PCSuperintendent Nestor M. Fajura, Head, PNP Human Rights Affairs Office
Mr. Steph Lysaght, Head, Political Section, British Embassy Manila
Dr. Erlinda Senturias, Chairperson, MAG

Guests are available for interview.

Contact reference:
Jerbert M. Briola
Mobile phone no. 0915-9629237, telefax no. +632-433-15-94
e-mail address: jerbertph@yahoo.com

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