The Department of Justice – Parole and Probation Administration (DOJ-PPA) MIMAROPA Region and the Divine Word College of Calapan (DWCC) – School of Criminal Justice Education formally strengthened their institutional partnership through a collaborative meeting and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing the Practicum/Education Training Program for Criminal Justice Education students.

The discussion and signing were led by Dr. Janenovelle A. Cuenca, RCrim, Dean of the School of Criminal Justice Education of Divine Word College of Calapan, in coordination with Regional Officer-in-Charge Bennyrose D. Arnecilla, RSW, and Officer-in-Charge Assistant Regional Director Ivan D. Loisaga, RCrim, representing the DOJ–Parole and Probation Administration MIMAROPA. The engagement focused on aligning academic objectives with institutional requirements to ensure the effective implementation of the practicum program.

The Memorandum of Understanding provides a formal framework for the conduct of practicum and educational training activities, allowing students of the DWCC School of Criminal Justice Education to gain practical exposure to the programs, services, and operations of the Parole and Probation Administration. The partnership is intended to enhance students’ learning through actual field experience in community-based corrections, rehabilitation, and reintegration initiatives.

This collaboration reflects the shared commitment of DOJ-PPA MIMAROPA Region and the Divine Word College of Calapan to promote quality criminal justice education by integrating theoretical instruction with practical application. Through this initiative, both institutions aim to contribute to the development of competent, ethical, and service-oriented future criminal justice professionals while supporting the agency’s mandate of effective community supervision and restorative justice.