21. CSOs and faith-based groups are active partners in implementing programmes for the protection of Filipino migrants, such as the following: 1. On the fight against illegal recruitment and trafficking in persons. There are 28 MOUs with CSOs which sustain coordinated efforts in the intensified campaign against illegal recruiters at the local level, particularly among youth, women and migrant workers. 2. On the establishment and operation of local OFW desks. There are partnerships with six NGOs, 39 academic institutions, 13 OFW Family Circles and 536 local government units for this programme. 3. On the conduct of post arrival orientation and other services. State party has partnership with Filipino associations in major countries of destination of emigrants through which newly arrived Filipinos in the host countries are linked with migrant resource centers, support groups, and Filipino associations. 4. On the review of programmes and evaluation of programmes. The State party conducted a series of consultation with CSOs on programmes for migrants, women and children. 22. Following the concluding observations of the Committee, the State party through the Presidential Human Rights Committee (PHRC) convened a consultative/validation meeting with CSOs and NGOs in September 2013 to solicit comments on this second compliance report to the UNCMW50. 4. Please provide information on the measures taken by the State party to evaluate and further intensify training programmes on the application of the Convention for public officials working in the area of migration, including consular officials, border police officers, social workers, judges and prosecutors (CMW/C/PHL/CO/1, para. 22 (a)) 23. The State party continues to implement capacity-building programmes for public officials and officers with migration and migration-related functions. Gender issues are incorporated in relevant modules. In 2013, the various training courses covered the following: 1. Foreign service personnel were trained on pre-departure programmes. The training modules include courses on Philippine foreign policy, relevant international instruments, rights-based approach on migrant protection, anti-human trafficking, labour migration and consular services, case counselling and crisis management, gender sensitivity, migration issues such as HIV/AIDS, among others. Specialized courses for Career Ministers and Officers were also provided. 2. 150 government officers and personnel from various agencies were trained by the OPRT as crisis managers, technical experts and first responders. The training programme includes special modules on national security, emergency preparedness and response and negotiation skills in crisis situations. 3. Labor attachés, welfare officers and POLO administrative staff were trained on POLO rules, procedures and operations. The training modules include policies and programme on overseas employment and workers protection; counselling, negotiating and conciliation skills; and immersion or hands-on training in handling OFW cases, complaints and emergencies. 50 Representatives from the following organizations attended the said consultation/validation meeting: Center for Migrants Advocacy (CMA); Batis Center for Women; Migrant Forum Asia (MFA); Development Action for Women Network (DAWN); Philippine Migrants Rights Watch (PMRW); FMW Group Holdings, Inc (a recruitment agency); LEARN; and Scalabrini Migration Center. The recommendations of the CSOs were considered in preparation of the PHL report. 85