PCAP R4A Laguna Chapter

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

The 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐜. (𝐏𝐂𝐀𝐏) 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐕 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 - 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 is pleased to offer 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐂𝐏𝐃) 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐬 exclusively for Registered Criminologists (RCrims) who are 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬.

Because we hear you, PCAP Laguna Chapter is committed to providing accessible and relevant learning opportunities to support your professional growth - 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞.

🔍 TOPIC: Next-Gen Cyber Investigation: Integrating Python in Advanced Forensics
📅 DATE: May 8-9, 2026
💻 PLATFORM: Zoom

👥 WHO MAY JOIN:
✔️ Registered Criminologists (RCrims)
✔️ With registered residential address in Laguna Province

⚠️ Limited Slots Only!
We will accommodate the first 500 valid registrations.

📝 REGISTER HERE:
https://tinyurl.com/PCAPCPDLaguna
https://forms.gle/oRntzGTShnbYs2pw5

⏳ REGISTRATION PERIOD:
Open until April 25, 2026 only.

📩 IMPORTANT:
Only valid registrations will receive a formal Notice of Acceptance and program flow through their registered email address.

📂 DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS (for upload):
✔️ PCAP Laguna Certificate of Endorsement for COGS;
✔️ Valid ID bearing your Laguna address; OR
✔️ any document bearing your Laguna address

📢 ADVISORY:
Free CPD programs will also be offered in different chapters across CALABARZON and MIMAROPA Region. Please wait for announcements on their respective official pages.

✨ Earn CPD units for FREE
✨ Upgrade your skills in cyber investigation and digital forensics
✨ Stay ahead with next-generation tools and techniques

Don’t miss this opportunity - secure your slot and continue your journey toward professional excellence!

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📢 OFFICIAL UPDATE FOR REGISTERED CRIMINOLOGISTS

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has resumed the requirement for the Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) in the renewal of Professional Identification Cards (PICs) for Registered Criminologists, effective 17 March 2026.

This development follows the renewed accreditation of the Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines (PCAP) as the recognized Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO).

🔍 Key Points:
• Submission of COGS is now mandatory again for PIC renewal
• Applications filed during the suspension period (Feb 24–March 17, 2026) will still be processed without COGS
• No retroactive compliance will be imposed
📌 This is consistent with RA 11131, which mandates AIPO certification as proof of active membership.
All concerned criminology professionals are advised to coordinate with PCAP for the issuance of their COGS to avoid delays in renewal.

Please be informed that COGS processing has been temporarily suspended until further notice. An official update will be posted once processing resumes.

✅ Applications submitted on or before February 20, 2026 are currently being processed.

📩 Kindly wait for further updates via email.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please stay tuned to this page for official announcements.