Job and Livelihood Fair 2018 conducted in Pagadian City

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By Jong D. Cadion

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (May 1, 2018) – Thousands of job applicants troops to the Covered Court, Plaza Luz in this city for the whole day Job and Livelihood Fair (Trabaho, Negosyo at Kabuhayan) 2018 today.

The Local Government of Pagadian City and the Province of Zamboanga del Sur together with the National Government Agencies jointly conducted the Job and Livelihood Fair 2018 following the Labor Day celebration.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) invited at least 100 different agencies for the job vacancies while the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) led the conduct of training for livelihood and how to avail business capital.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) will provide on the spot training and enrollment for those interested to avail technical courses, the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) will facilitate the applicant.

Camilo Encila Jr, Officer in-charge DOLE-Zamboanga del Sur provincial office said that 3,228 job vacancies available for local and overseas employments and 20 percent of the job seekers will be hired immediately today.

Many of the job seekers are hoping that they will be hired the jobs that will fit to their qualification.  

Police arrested and confiscated Assorted Firearms during the Law Enforcement Operation

By Jong Cadion

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (May 1, 2018) – The Police arrested one person and the confiscation of assorted firearms during the conduct of Law Enforcement Operation Monday at about 2:15pm at Purok 3, Barangay Minang and Purok 4, Barangay Nabilid, all of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte.

The Law Enforcement operation was jointly conducted by Detectives of CIDG-Zamboanga Del Norte, and personnel from Roxas Municipal Police Station successfully served and executed the Search Warrant with SW#002-2018 & 003-2018 dated April 27, 2018 for Violation of RA 10591.

Case Investigator SPO2 Rey Vertudez disclosed that the WA was issued by Jose Rene G. Dondoyano, Presiding Judge RTC 9TH Judicial Region, Branch 6, Dipolog City.

SPO2 Vertudez said the operation was conducted at Purok 3, Barangay Minang and Purok 4, Barangay Nabilid, all of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte particularly at the house/premises of Marcial Candilasa Reganion which resulted to his arrest and confiscation of the following:

-Three (3) units homemade 12-gauge shotgun w/o serial number, -----Three (3) unit cal .38 (Bearing serial # 57569 and the other 2 have no serial number),

-One (1) unit upper receiver of cal .30 Garand riffle, One (1) unit magnum cal .22 revolver w/o serial number,

-Four (4) pcs cal .22 revolver housing assembly,

-Four (4) pcs cal .38 revolver housing assembly,

-Two (2) pcs homemade pistol single shot with unknown caliber without serial number,

-One (1) Unit Daishin Drill Press electric machine and Assorted tools for gun repair and manufacture.

Arrested person is a member of “Coplan Ponot” unlisted Criminal Gang involved in gun running in the 2nd District of Zamboanga del Norte.

Arrested suspect is now under the temporary custody of CIDG Zamboanga Del Norte for documentation and proper disposition.

Man Shot to death in Molave

MOLAVE, Zamboanga del Sur (May 1, 2018) – A man was shot to death by the unidentified suspect in front of Cebuana Lhuiller Pawnshop, Capistrano St., Maloloy-on, Molave, Zamboanga del Sur at about 6:00pm Monday.

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that the victim identified as Lucio Quimado Almodiel, male, 38 years old, single, Habal-habal driver and resident of Pilapil Compound, Purok Dahlia, Maloloy-on.

Further investigation conducted that the victim was seating on his Single motrorcycle Honda Wave color red/black bearing Plate number Temp. 6263 JM motorcycle when suddenly unidentified suspect armed with unknown firearm approached the victim and shot twice hitting on the head that resulted to his sudden death.

Suspect run towards the get-away Rusi 125 color blue/white driven by an unidentified driver. fled away along Capistrano St. and Mabini St. Municipality of Molave.

Immediately victim was brought by responding PNP personnel to Igano Community Hospital for medical treatment and was pronounced dead after an hour of treatment.

Recovered in the crime scene was an empty shell of Calibre .45 firearm. Molave MPS is still now conducting thorough investigation to identify the motorcycle riding criminals and motive of the incident believed to be personal grudge.

Investigator on case is SPO2 Reynaldo D Hilot CP No. 09109691613. (By Jong Cadion)

Barangay Chairman surrendered 6 assorted Loose Firearms in Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay

By Jong Cadion

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (May 1, 2018) – The Baranagy Local Chief Executive of Barangay Tigpalay of Tungawan municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay voluntary surrender 6 assorted Loose Firearms to the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Tungawan Municipal Police Station Chief of Police Chief Inspector Chamer G. Lacay said that Barangay Chairman Mobin Tamonan responded to the “Oplan Katok” religiously conducted by the PNP and successfully convinced him to surrender his unlicensed firearms Monday at about 5:00pm.

The 6 assorted Firearms are now in the custody of Tungawan Municipal Police Station for safekeeping.

LGU turned over 39 Loose Firearms

PHOTOS DURING THE MASS SURRENDER 

OF LOOSE FIREARMS AT ALICIA, ZSP

By Jong D. Cadion

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (May 1, 2018) – The Local Government Units of Alicia municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay turned over to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Army 39 assorted firearms Monday.

The mass surrender of loose firearms headed by Municipal Mayor Yashier Musa and Vice Mayor Remberto Sotto together with the Barangay Chairmen of the twenty-seven barangays of Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay.

The mass surrender of loose firearms held at the Municipal Plaza, Barangay Poblacion, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay initiated by OIC Chief of Police Chief Inspector Rico B. Pondol of Alicia Municipal Police Station.

The activities was attended by Provincial Director PSSUPT Nestor Y. Tiempo of Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office, Commanding Officer LTC Jonathan P. Obena (GSC) of 44^th Infantry Battalion of the Army’s 1^st Infantry (Tabak) Division.

A total of Thirty-four assorted firearms surrendered to the PNP during the said activity described as follows:

-Twenty-nine units 12 Gauge Shotgun (Homemade);

-Three units Caliber 45 pistols;

-One unit M16 Rifle (Elisco); and

-One unit Garand Rifle

In addition, there were five firearms surrendered to Army’s 44^th IB and presented during the ceremony, as follows:

-Two units M14 Rifles;

-Two units M16 Rifles; and

-One unit  M203 Rifle.

               

During the ceremony, the participants were informed of the provisions of the law in possessing the firearms pursuant to RA 10591.

Likewise, urged the public that all those unlicensed and unregistered firearms must be surrendered either to the PNP or AFP to ensure the peace and tranquility in the community.  

After the said activity, inventory was conducted and the loose firearms that were surrendered to the PNP were turnover to Provincial Logistics Branch, while the five firearms surrendered to the AFP were returned back to the AFP for proper disposition.

Maguindanao scholarship program produces lawyer

MagPEACE first lawyer-graduate

Faizah Gadys Karon-Tejero 

By Ali G. Macabalang

COTABATO CITY – After almost a decade of existence, the Maguindanao Program on Education Assistance and Community Empowerment (MagPEACE) has finally produced a full-fledged lawyer among its thousands of student-scholars belonging to poor families.

“Alhamdulillah (Praise the Lord). Governor, may lawyer na po kayo (you now have a lawyer). Maraming salamat po talaga sa tulong niyo (thank you very much for your help),” Faiza Gladys Karon-Tejero, 28, said in a text message to Maguindanao Gov. Esmael Mangudadatu over the weekend.

The governor, who founded MagPEACE some eight years ago, shared to the Manila Bulletin Tejero’s text message, describing it as a “blessed tiding” because it was the first information he got after performing Suboh (dawn) prayer on Saturday.

Tejero received her diploma in law study at the Ateneo de Davao on April 29, exactly a year ago yesterday, as one of the 6,700 scholarship grantees of the MagPEACE. She took the bar exam last November and “good news” about her passing the test reached her last Friday, she said.

While reviewing for the bar exam, Tejero said she joined the workforce of the Commission on Elections in Region XI where she is “planning some projects for Maguindanao including an outsourcing initiative with an international NGO” to reciprocate her benefits from the MagPEACE.

In time with Tejero’s graduation last year, Bai Apiyah Haron, then 26 years old, also marched as graduate of study in medicine equally subsidized by the MagPEACE.

In a Bulletin interview last year, Haron Miling, father of the future doctor, said his daughter was bracing for review to take the subsequent medical board exam.

“If my daughter makes it, God-willing, she would pursue her promise to spend voluntary services to fellow residents of Maguindanao,” Miling said.

Tejero and Harona are among more than 1,000 scholars who graduated in collegiate and post-graduate studies with full subsidies by the provincial government under MagPEACE, program officials said.

They said MagPEACE still sustains more than 6,700 scholars with a minimum stipend of P6,000 each.

Gov. Mangudadatu founded the program upon few his gubernatorial election in 2010, starting with 1,000 scholars to address high illiteracy rate and massively produce professionals, provincial administrator Abdulrahman Asim said.

Groups of educators in Japan and the United Kingdom awarded MagPEACE founder Mangudadatu with plaques of recognition in 2016 and 2017, respectively, Asim said.

Asim said Mangudadatu has accepted an invitation from the United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Inc. (UNIFIED) for him to receive another citation on May 26-27 in Washington DC for the MagPEACE institutionalization. (Ali G. Macabalang)

Man Arrested for violation of Election Gun Ban

By JONG CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 29, 2018) – A person was arrested by the operating personnel of Zamboanga Del Sur Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) for violation of Election Gun Ban during the conduct of checkpoint operation at Purok Tugas, Barangay Balangasan in this city Saturday at about 5:30pm.

The arrested person identified as Jerry Villanueva Y Apala, 46 years old, single and resident of Purok Masanagon, San Pedro, Pagadian City. The operating troops confiscated from the possession of the person one caliber .38 revolver with defaced serial number and loaded with four live ammunitions of same caliber.

Investigation conducted disclosed that one single MC Honda Wave 110, color black, without plate number and boarded by three male persons were flagged down by the above operating personnel manning the checkpoint when suddenly the driver along with one back rider speed up and leaving alone the other back rider/suspect (Jerry Villanueva Y Apala).

The suspect was carrying a sling bag containing one caliber .38 revolver. The suspect failed to present legal documents authorizing him to carry such firearm.

The suspect was immediately arrested and brought to Pagadian CPS for detention. Appropriate case is now being prepared for filing in court against the suspect.

Jerry Villanueva Y Apala arrested for violation 

of Election Gun Ban 

Soldier arrested for shooting in Tukuran

By JONG CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 29, 2018) – The operating personnel of Tukuran Municipal Police Station arrested a soldier for involving in a shooting incident Sunday at about 12:15am in Purok Pugapo, Barangay Alindahaw in the municipality of Tukuran in this province.

Case investigator PO3 Alenadel Sudaria Olivar in the initial investigation disclosed that a the victim of shooting incident identified as Suharto Panduma Calib, 46 year old, married, painter by occupation and resident of Purok Kinhason, Barangay Panduma in the same municipality.

PO3 Olivar added that the suspect was also identified as PFC Gil Mirantes Tayros, active member of Philippine Army assigned in 11DRC, stationed at Marawi City.

Investigation further said that prior to the incident; the victim and his companion arrived at the store owned by the mother of the suspect of said place to buy a bottle of beer when an intense argument ensued between them.

Allegedly, the suspect suddenly got a short firearm inside their house and shot the victim four times hitting on his left and right calf (feet).

The victim was immediately brought to Aiza Hospital for immediate medical treatment while suspect was immediately arrested at Purok Pugapo, Barangay Alindahaw of this town by the responding PNP personnel of Tukuran MPS.

The firearm used by the suspect believed to be caliber 45 pistol and was not recovered in his possession during his arrest, PO3 Olivar said.

The suspect is now temporary detained at Tukuran Municipal Detention Center while an inquest case for frustrated homicide is being prepared for filing in court.

MOELCI 1 Board of Directors elected new Prexy during the 39th AGMA

By Philip James M Tremedal

OROQUIETA CITY (April 29, 2018) – The Misamis Occidental Electric Cooperative Incorporated-1 (MOELCI-1) Board of Directors had elected its Board President during the 39th Annual General Membership Assembly Saturday here in the city of Good Life that comprises two district of MOELCI-1 Members-consumers of the electric cooperative

Board of Director Sunny Bulang of Plaridel District who was sworn in during the said assembly as the new elected member of the board representing Plaridel District together with Board Director Charvy Potutan of Lopez Jaena District.

BOD Sunny Bulang once a public servant in 1996-2007, 2010-2013, 14 years of experience as Municipal Councilor, was elected also as a former Board Member of the Cooperative in 2008-2013 and –re-elected in 2017 again as MOELCI-1 Board of Director

His Vice President Rene Apolinar Bajamonde of Oroquieta City South District who was elected against BOD Charvy Potutan of Lopez Jaena District will join the newly seated MOELCI-1 President. BOD Treasurer Jojit Armada of Baliangao Distict re-elected unopposed and the new Secretary BOD Arberto Suminguit of Sapang Dalaga District was elected unopposed. Members are outgoing President Rey Roger Villanueva of Oroquieta City North District, BOD Zean Masamayor of Aloran District, BOD Clint Janssen Yap of Calamba District and Ex-Officio BOD Ruben Bonalos, General Manager MOELCI-1 who acted as Board COMELEC in the election of new officers of the Board of Directors.

In his message, President BOD Sunny Bulang said that in unity we will achieved what we are hoping for a better MOELCI-1 in the future as we go ad move forward for the benefit of our members-consumers of the electric cooperative.

With this year’s theme “Membro Konsumante adunay Dakung Kaakuhan alang sa Kalambuan sa MOELCI-1.” 5,000 more or less member-consumer had registered to participate in this year 39th Annual general Membership Assembly. Of the 50,266 member-consumer who some filed their complaints thru an open forum in regards to the servicing of the electric cooperative that was also responsibly answered by the management thru GM Ruben Bonalos and Outgoing President of the Board of Directors Board President Rey Roger Villanueva.

In his message, GM Bonalos shared the accomplishment of MOELCI-1 with God’s grace the electric cooperative has retained the AAA+ Category, “This is where MOELCI-1 commit itself for continuous improvement in its management and operations.”

Meanwhile, outgoing President BOD Rey Roger Villanueva who as legacy of his presidency will be remembered as the BOD President that lowered the rate of electric consumption per kilowatt-hour. He revoke all anomalous contract of the past administration that because of this transaction MOELC-1 suffered from debts, and during his two terms from an ailing electric cooperative. BOD Villanueva as President of the Board together with his member officers and the management of MOELCI-1 led by General Manager Ruben Bonalos achieved the AAA+ Category for two consecutive years 2016 and 2017.

Financially, in 2017 MOELC-1 acquired a sales of 497,451,558.00 million 7.6% more from 2016 of 462,257,698.00. MOELCI-! Power cost in 2017 P385, 341,547.00 million was 10.5% more of the 2016 P 348,687,622 and 77.46 % to Sales.

MOELCI-1 Operating Expenses in 2017 P 79,643,259.00 which was 14.42% more than 2016 P69,602,467.00 while Fixed and financial charges were P36,774,711.00 which was 2% more than 2016 P 35,934,017.00, while its Debt Ratio was 0.58, Current ratio was 1.31 and collection Efficiency was 96% and with the National Electrification Administration (NEA).

The total assets of MOELCI-I has increased by P128, 840,267.00 or 31% due to continuing upgrading and rehabilitation of coop distribution lines and close-out of completed line construction projects. The asset appraisal with the current ratio of 1.31 indicates that MOELCI-1 has enough assets to pay its current liabilities, “for every pesos current payable, there is PHP 1.31 current asset to pay for it,” GM Bonalos proudly says.

During the 39th Annual General membership Assembly, Executive Assistant to the Executive Secretary Harry Roque Jr., ASEC Rowell B Garcia ably represented by the Presidential spokesman together with Engr. Hermie Hamoy, OIC District Senior Manager of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), City Vice Mayor Lemuel Merrick Acosta who represented Honorable City Mayor Jason Paredes Almonte shared their views and message of unity to both Members-Consumers and the Management of MOELCI-1.

Said activity ended with a raffle of prizes for the members-consumers of the Misamis Occidental Electric Cooperative Incorporated-1

Combined gov’t troops arrested Top 7 Most wanted in Kumalarang

KUMALARANGNG, Zamboanga del Sur (April 28, 2018) – The combined government forces arrested the Top 7 Most Wanted person during the conduct of Law Enforcement Operation Friday at 8:40am in Barangay Kitaan-Dagat, Kumalarang in this province, Police Official said.

Kumalarang MPS Chief of Police Inspector Ryan A. Wakat disclosed that the joint operating troops of of Kumalarang Municipal Police Station together with personnel from Kitaan-Dagat Detachment of the Philippine Army successfully arrested the suspect identified as Lolito Dumasdas Tanggasing  listed as Top 7 Most Wanted Person (Municipal Level), 33, single, construction worker and a resident of Purok-2, Brgy. Kitaan-Dagat of this municipality.

The suspect was arrested by vitue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon. Romeo T. Descallar, Presiding Judge of RTC 9, Branch 19, Pagadian City for the crime of Murder with Criminal Case No. 13527-2k17 with no bail recommended, Inspector Wakat said.  

The accused is now temporary detained at Kumalarang MPS for proper disposition. (By Jong Cadion)

Vehicular Traffic Accident in Ramon Magsaysay

RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 28, 2018) – A Vehicular Traffic Accident transpired along the National Highway, vicinity of Purok 3, Sitio Alang-Alang, Brgy. Poblacion (near IBJ Terminal) in this municipality on April 26, 2018 at about 7:30pm.

Case Investigator PO2 Richie Villamor Cuadra disclosed that the accident involving two motor vehicles. Motor vehicle No. 1. Bongo Mazda bearing Plate No. ADO 6179, driven by Teves, Marcelino Pielago, 33 years old, male, married, of Pagadian City and Motor vehicle No. 2. Single motorcycle Moto posh color black without Plate Number, driven by Jonathan Apari y Ortega, 26 years old, male, married security guard.

In the initial investigation disclosed that while Bongo Mazda was traversing from Ozamis City bound for Pagadian City without headlight (however the driver used a flashlight) and upon reaching at the vicinity of Purok 3, Sitio Alang-alang, Brgy. Poblacion, Ramon Magsaysay, of this province it accidentally encountered single Motorcycle.

The single Motorcycle was traversing in opposite direction going to Molave, Zambo. Sur. As a result thereof, Bongo Mazda incurred damage particularly in the left door while Single Motorcycle was totally wrecked.

Both drivers sustained injuries that were brought to Blancia Hospital, Molave of this province for immediate medical treatment.

Both vehicles were brought to Ramon Magsaysay MPS for safekeeping. (By Jong Cadion)

Zamboanga Del Norte Policewoman among the 2017 bar Passer

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 28, 2018) - A Policewoman assigned at Investigation and Detective Management Branch of Zamboanga Del Norte Provincial Police Office (ZNPPO) was among the 1, 724 passers in the 2017 Bar examination. 

     

The Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) headed by PCSUPT Billy B Beltran, Regional Director congratulated PO1 Mary Jane Cabral-Balindan for a job well done.

PO1 Mary Jane Cabral-Balindan, who is the wife of PINSP Jefferson L Balindan, the Chief of Police of Sibutad MPS, Zamboanga Del Norte PPO, was among the Seventeen (17) uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the PNP who passed the recent bar exam given last year.     

The bar passers may become commissioned officers through lateral entry by joining the PNP's Legal Service. Personnel from Legal Service as assigned to various PNP units.

On April 26, 2018, the Supreme Court release the results of the 2017 bar examination. The 2017 Bar Exams registered a low passing rate of 25.55 % wherein a total of 1,724 examinees passed, out of the 6,748 law graduates who took one of the hardest licensure exams in the Philippines. (By Chief, PIO PCINSP HELEN L GALVEZ) 

Joint Police operatives arrested 2 persons in Pagadian Drug Bust

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By JONG D. CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 28, 2018) – Two persons were arrested by the combined police operatives during the conduct of anti-illegal drug operation (buy-bust) at Puok Santol, Brgy Tuburan in this city Friday evening.

The combined operating troops of Intel Branch of Zamboanga Del Sur Police Provincial Office and Philippine Drugs Enforcement Agency successfully arrested

Combined elements of Intel Branch of Zamboanga Del Sur PPO and PDEA conducted anti-illegal drug operation (buy-bust) at Puok Santol, Brgy Tuburan, Pagadian City at about 5:00 PM of April 27, 2018. This resulted to the arrest of the following:

Rhonabelle Agua Taculoy aka rhona, eme, juniely clamor, honey, manuel palariun ertiga, maning and Ruel Superable Himaya aka Digong all of legal ages and resident of this city.

The raiding team confiscated from the possession and control of the suspects the following items:

-Two big heat sealed sachets;

-One medium size;

-Six small heat sealed sachets containing of white crystalline substance believed to be shabu more or less 12 grams and estimated market value of thirty five thousand pesos (php35,000.00);

-One piece one thousand peso bill as buy-bust money;

-One pack aluminum foil;

-Seven (7) disposable lighters;

-One improvise bamboo clip and one coin purse. 

The suspects are now temporarily detained at PDEA lock-up cell while case for violation of section 5 in relation to section 26, section 6,7,11,12 and 15 art ii of RA 9165 are now being prepared for immediate filing court against the suspects.

Baloi LDN surrenders 50 Loose Firearms

By JONG D. CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zambo del Sur (April 28, 2018) – Fifty loose firearms were surrendered to 4th Mechanized Battalion, 2nd Mechanized Brigade, Joint Task Force Ranao in Baloi, Lanao del Norte, 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Military Official said.

Acting DPAO Chief Capt. Clint P. Antipala didclosed that Baloi Municipal Mayor Madid Elias Lope Ali voluntarily handed over the 45 high-powered and 5 low-powered firearms to Col. Robert C. Dauz, 2nd Mechanized Brigade Commander, in the municipal hall through a simple ceremony.

“The massive and continuous surrender of firearms in our area of responsibility manifests trust and confidence of LGUs and local populace with the security forces.” said Major General Roseller G Murillo, Commander, JTF Ranao and 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division. 

“This will lessen or even stop criminality, terroristic acts and election- related violent incidents that would hamper peace and progress in the community.” He added.

NPA Terrorists Burn Heavy Equipment in MisOcc

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By JONG D. CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zambo del Sur (April 28, 2018) – Five heavy equipment were burned by more or less 15 NPA terrorists in Brgy Salvador, Calamba in the neighboring province of Misamis Occidental on Friday 10:30 in the evening, Military Official said.

Acting Division Public Affairs Officer Capt. Clint P. Antipala disclosed that RN Builder, the owner of the heavy equipment, loses one backhoe, one road roller, one mini dump truck, one trailer and one water tanker to the burning incident .

Pursuit operation was conducted by the Tabak troopers against the perpetrators as of this presstime, Acting DPAO said.

“This terroristic  act of the NPA rebels hinders  progress and development of the communities in our area of responsibility,” said Tabak Division Chief Maj. Gen. Roseller G. Murillo, Joint Task Force Zampelan Commander.

“We encourage every individual and contractors to cooperate and report to us any suspicious groups and their activities in order prevent another burning incident,” He said.

Joint Task Force Ranao Gains Loose Firearms

By JONG D. CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zambo del Sur (April 28, 2018) – Loose firearms were once again gained by Joint Task Force Ranao over the weekend, military official said Saturday.  

Acting Division Public Affairs Officer Capt. Clint P. Antipala disclosed that Hon. Paruk U. Asis, Al Hadj, Municipal Mayor of Sapad, Lanao del Norte, voluntarily handed over the 23 loose firearms and 123 ammunitions in their municipal hall to Lt. Col. Ronel R. Manalo, 5^th Mech Battalion Commander.

The ceremonial handover of loose firearms were the result of the inter-agency coordination among Philippine National Police, AFP and LGUs, Acting DPAO said.

“Peace and security is a shared responsibility. Collaboration among local government units, local populace and  the securing forces is vital in attaining just and lasting peace in our area of responsibility” said Major General Roseller G Murillo, Commander, JTF Ranao and 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division. 

“With the upcoming election, local government units, aspiring candidates and the local populace will benefit in the surrender of these firearms.” He added.

 

Accordingly, the gun ban took effect on April 14 to May 21, 2018 which is the election period.

Combined Gov’t troops arrested 5 persons in ZamboSibugay Drug Bust operation

By Jong D. Cadion

PAGADIAN, Zambo del Sur (April 28, 2018) – The combined operating government troops of Malangas Municipal Police Station, Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency conducted buy bust operation at PNOC Village KM 8, Barangay La Dicha, Malangas in the neighboring province of Zamboanga Sibugay

Friday at about 5:00am, Police Official said.

PRO-9 Chief PIO Police Chief Insp. Helen L. Galvez disclosed that the Law Enforcement Operation resulted to the successful arrest of five drug personalities.

Chief Insp. Galvez said the arrested persons identified as:

-Wilma Moren Abao, 36 years old, female, married, jobless, listed as Top 7 Provincial level,

-Bonifacio Tadea Abao, 37 years old, married, male, jobless, both residents of PNOC Village KM 8, Brgy La Dicha, Malangas of the said province, listed as Top 5 Municipal level,

-Al-Shaida Jundam Balpaki, 25 years old, separated, female, jobless, a resident of Zamboanga City,

-Marlon Dulom Abao, 39 years old, male, jobless, a resident of Brgy La Dicha Malangas Zambo. Sibugay province and

-John Ryan Morcilla Tabunon, 27 years old, male, single, jobless, a resident of Purok Quezon, Imelda, Zambo. Sibugay province.

The operating troops confiscated from the suspects possession and control are the following:

-One heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu (Buy bust evidence),

-Three heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu (Possession),

-One heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing suspected shabu of more or less  65 grams with estimated street value of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 200, 000. 00),

-One dark blue rectangular pouch,

-One pack labeled royal containing undetermined number of empty transparent plastic sachets,

-One stainless scissor, one orange disposable lighter, one red plastic cellophane, one piece of paper, one unit Suzuki Celerio color red, one ignition key for Suzuki, cash money amounting to Two Thousand Five Hundred Pesos with serial numbers VJ3481790, TU805032 and U209918 used as buy bust money.

The arrested persons were temporary detained at Malangas MPS and the confiscated items were brought to Crime Laboratory, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay province for examination.