BCPO and UKCA formally ink the MOA

The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) and the United Korean Community Association (UKCA) in Northern Luzon formalized their partnership to beef up the safety of Korean Nationals in the city through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA ) signed on July 19, 2023, held at Cafe Will, M.H. Del Pilar Street, Baguio City.

For BCPO, the MOA was signed by PCOL FRANCISCO B BULWAYAN, JR., the City Director of Baguio City Police Office (CPO), and PMAJ NIXON T BUDIKEY, the Station Commander of Baguio CPO Legarda Police Station 5 (PS5).

For the UKCA Northern Luzon, the MOA was signed by the President Mr. Kim Kihwak, and the three Vice Presidents, Mr. Jinseob Hyun, Mr. Jung Junyoung, and Mr. Hong Suk Yoon.

Further, the MOA was also signed by Mr. Benjamin A. Macadangdang, the representative of Hon. Benjamin B. Magalong, the Mayor of Baguio City, and Mr. Sanghoon Jang, the Consul Assistant of the Korean Embassy.

Under the signed agreement, this partnership aims to look after the welfare of Koreans living and doing business in the city and will help them in return for their anti-criminality efforts by conducting a joint patrol with Legarda PS5 within the different areas of Baguio City, especially establishments and areas frequented by Korean Nationals.

Aside from the agreement, the Baguio CPO also aims to launch Korean Language Proficiency Classes, wherein Baguio CPO operatives will be taught Basic Korean Language at the UKCA office.

In his message, PCOL BULWAYAN JR. ensured that every Korean resident, visiting tourist, or student feels empowered to report incidents without fear, knowing that their concerns will be taken seriously and appropriate action will be taken.

“Our city is encapsulated with vibrant cultures, and the Korean community has enriched our social fabric with its rich heritage, traditions, and contributions to various sectors. Hence, the Baguio police force affirms its commitment to work hand in hand with the UKCA, ensuring that every individual, resident, or visitor here in Baguio feels safe, valued, and protected, PCOL BULWAYAN added. (PRO COR-PIO / File Photos)