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Agriculture Undersecretary Evelyn Laviña (center) leads the ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase mango products during the Mango Summit in Dapitan City on Tuesday. 

PAGAIAN CITY (March 19, 2019) - Twenty-six percent is Zamboanga Peninsula’s contribution to the Philippine Mango Production in 2018, according to record of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). This was disclosed in the recently concluded 1st Mindanao Mango Summit held in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte. Recently, Department of Agriculture official disclosed.
  

Philippines produced 27.62 thousand metric tons of mango in 2018 marking up an increase of 131 metric tons from the 2017 production. Zamboanga Peninsula produced 7,189 metric tons, making the region as the largest mango producer in the country. CARAGA region ranked second with six thousand metric tons and Northern Mindanao with four thousand metric tons of mango production.  

Ludwig H. Adaza, Sr., President of the Zamboanga del Norte Mango Producers Association (ZDNMPA) and United Mindanao Mango Growers Association (UMMAGA) Inc. said that the aim of the Mango Summit is to address the issues besetting the mango producers and processors of Mindanao in order to improve its competitive advantage and help propel the competitive edge of the Philippine mango industry. “Our theme ‘Confronting tomorrow’s challenges of the Mango Industry in Mindanao’ focuses on bringing up our issues we face and we want to propose measures to address these challenges as mango producers.” Adaza said.

Keynote Speakers President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel F. Piñol were represented by Agriculture Undersecretary for High Value Crops and Rural Credit, Evelyn G. Laviña, who encouraged the mango growers to not looking back on the spilled water, instead focusing on how to refill it.

“(The Mango) Roadmap is useless if there’s no commitment from one another. We have to help each other. We failed before, then be it. Let’s work together now,” Laviña stressed. She said there are five things to always consider in achieving success. “Set an individual goal, Cooperate on the goal of the association, Reckon sustainability, Apply Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for smart agriculture and last always Identify and recognize the role of women in the organization.”

Participants during the Mango Summit in Dapitan City.

The three-day summit was also participated in by Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) discussing insurance policies that mango growers can avail and extent of coverage; Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), Landbank of the Philippines for the DA-Agricultural Competitiveness Enhancement  Fund (ACEF), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) discussing promotion and marketing opportunities for mango; and other private fertilizer distributors advocating friendly products for mango pests and diseases control.

During the open forum, USec Laviña answered the queries from mango growers commonly directed to loan assistances because of El Niño phenomenon, resulting to farmer’s decrease in the harvest.

Agriculture Undersecretary Evelyn Laviña (center) leads the ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase mango products during the Mango Summit in Dapitan City on Tuesday

Present in the event were DA9 Regional Executive Director Dr. Dennis H. Palabrica, PCIC Regional Manager Charlito Brilleta; MinDA Investment Promotion and International Relations Office Dir. Olie B. Dagala and Dapitan City Councilor Atty. Christopher Mah.

In closing, DA9 Director Palabrica expressed his gratitude to all for the support in the conduct of the 1st Mindanao Mango Summit. He said the Department of Agriculture continues to support mango farmers in the region through the High Value Crops Development Porgram (HVCDP); and that the Mango summit is one avenue to strengthen the unity of the mango growers and other stakeholders in the region. (By BONG  CAION with PR from Marnette Luzon, DA9)

Three Armed NPA Militias Surrender in Iligan City

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (March 29, 2019) – Three NPA Militia ng Bayan members surrendered to the Army’s 51st Infantry Battalion and 5th Infantry Battalion in Iligan City 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, 2019, military official disclosed.

“Our initial custodial debriefing found out that they were frustrated with the NPAs who continuously threatened their communities in Rogongon, a hinterland barangay in Iligan City”, said Lt. Col. Jasper Edward Obar, 51st Infantry Battalion Commander.

“Sa singkwenta nila ka tuig na pakig-bisog sa gobyerno, puro gubot ug walay maayong resulta nga naangkon. Kaming mga sibilyan ang ala-ot ug, way paglambo nga natagamtaman sa among yutang natawhan”, ingon ni alias Eldan.

(“For 50 years of armed struggle against the government, turmoil and disarray have been recorded. The civilians became victims. No progress has been felt in our communities”, said Eldan)   

The three also yielded one M1 Garrand rifle, one shotgun, one caliber .22 rifle, one hand grenade, magazines and ammunitions.

“The influx of NPA and militia surrenders in Iligan City is a testament of their desire to unite and live peacefully with their families. We expect that more NPAs and militias will return to the folds of the law in the coming days as our troops on the ground received a lot of surrender feelers,” says Brig. Gen. Ezra James Enriquez, 2nd Mechanized Brigade Commander. 

“Likewise, we urge the NPA leadership in our area of operation to engage us thru localized peace talks to address their issues and problems peacefully”, Enriquez added.    

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Roberto Ancan, the 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) commander, commended the efforts of the troops that led to the surrender of the three NPA militias.

“We call on the remaining NPAs to return to the folds of the law and avail the government’s E-CLIP that would give them the opportunity to start a new life and live peacefully as productive citizens of the country together with their families,” Ancan added. (By JONG CAION with DPAO PR and photos)

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PH withdraws from ICC

The Philippines’ withdrawal from the International Criminal Court has taken effect.

Last year, President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will pull the country out from the international court’s jurisdiction following a case filed against him for in relation to his violent anti-drug campaign.

The case was filed by lawyer Jude Sabio, who also represents self-confessed ‘Davao Death Squad’ hitmen Edgar Matobato and Arturo Lascañas. Matobato and Lascañas had previously admitted to killing people in Davao City under Duterte’s orders, when he was still city mayor. 

In April 2017, Sabio submitted to the ICC a 77-page document on the killings, formally called by the tribunal as a "communication." This was followed by supplemental information from opposition lawmakers Senator Antonio Trillanes and Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano. They said over a thousand were killed by the so-called Davao Death Squad, while thousands more were killed in the war on drugs since Duterte became president.

A preliminary investigation was launched by ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda.

The case on the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC is still pending at the Supreme Court.

Duterte, in his recent speeches, slammed Bensouda, and threatened to slap her if she would come to the Philippines.

He also recently said that he is willing to face a death sentence from the ICC for his alleged crimes. The ICC does not implement a death sentence, and instead has life imprisonment as its maximum penalty.

Should the ICC push with its investigation, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the government will not assist them. “Why will we cooperate when they have no jurisdiction?,” he said.

 

Critics of the withdrawal said that withdrawing from the ICC would leave the Philippines vulnerable to future attacks, including a possible invasion from China.

Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said earlier that we cannot bring President Xi Jinping to the ICC if he invades PAGASA or build a military base in Scarborough shoal.

The Commission on Human Rights said that the withdrawal is a reversal of the country’s commitment to international treaty obligations. It also casts doubt on the government’s innocence in the recent spate of drug-related killings.

CHR Spokesperson Jacqueline Ann de Guia said in a statement that the task before the Philippine government is to show beyond words that it is willing to investigate, prosecute, and punish perpetrators of alleged extrajudicial killings linked to the government’s anti-drug war. The best way to move forward is to cooperate in ICC’s preliminary examination and demonstrate its commitment in ending impunity, rather than blocking avenues in seeking justice and perhaps reconsider its withdrawal from the Rome Statute as stronger sign of its dedication to the rule of law and human rights. (CNN Philippines)

Joint Task Group activates to Fight Terrorism, Criminalities

PAGADIAN CITY Zamboanga del Sur (March 29, 2019) – The Philippine Army through the 102nd Infantry (IGSOON) Brigade of the Army’s Premier Infantry (TABAK) Division, has activated the Joint Task Group Sibugay Bay at its Headquarters in Barangay Sanito, Ipil municipality in the neighboring province of Zamboanga Sibugay 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

       

Capt. Clint Antipala, Division Public Affairs Office Acting Chief disclosed that the activation was realized through the inter-agency collaboration between and among the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard and the Local Government Units of Zamboanga Sibugay which aims to synchronize the efforts against all threat groups in the province.

Antipala said, the newly activated Joint Task Group will suppress threats of terrorism and fight criminalities particularly kidnapping, piracy, extortion, drug trafficking, proliferation of firearms and other illegal activities.

The 102nd Infantry Brigade of the Army’s Premier Infantry (TABAK) Division together with the Police Provincial Office (PPO), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) and League of Municipalities of Zamboanga Sibugay Province signed the Memorandum of Understanding during the ceremony as a testament for their support and commitment to the Joint Task Group.

Zamboanga Sibugay Governor Wilter Yap Palma was is very thankful for the activation of the Joint Task Group. He also pledged his commitment of support on administrative and operational matters.

“Do your job, enforce the law and we will also do our part. Anything happens in this province is also our responsibility”, Palma added.

The Joint Task Group Sibugay Bay is composed of six sectors headed by Col. Jose Randolf Sino Cruz, the Deputy Brigade Commander of 102 Infantry Brigade. Each sector is composed of the personnel from the Army, the PNP and the PCG which are deployed along the coastal areas of the province primarily to perform joint maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and environmental protection.

“As the operating arm of the 1st Infantry Division, we will adhere to jointly and promptly collaborate with other agencies involved in addressing the peace and security in our area of responsibility where the province of Zamboanga Sibugay belongs,” Brig. Gen. Bagnus Gaerlan, 102nd Infantry Brigade Commander said.

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Roberto Ancan, the 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) commander, lauded the efforts of all the stakeholders involved which led to the creation of the Joint Task Group Sibugay Bay.

“The JTG Sibugay Bay will definitely boost our efforts in our campaign against terrorism, criminalities and other forms of threats in the province because of our strong collaboration with the LGUs and other law enforcement agencies, with the full support of our local communities in the ambit of the whole-of-nation approach,” Ancan added.

“I assure you our full support on the operational and administrative needs of the unit in order to accomplish the mission of the Joint Task Group Sibugay Bay in the furtherance of peace, security and development of the province,” Ancan concluded. (By JONG CAION with DPAO PR and photos)

1 Died, 1 Arrested in Law Enforcement Operation in Zambo Sibugay

By JONG CAION 

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (March 27, 2019) – One suspect was killed while the other was arrested during the conduct of law Enforcement Operation at Purok Lubay, Brgy La Paz in the municipality of Naga in the neighboring province of Zamboanga Sibugay at about 10:10 AM Wednesday, March 27, 2019.  

PRO9 PIO Chief PCINSP Helen L. Galvez disxlosed that the operation was conducted by by the Combined police elements of Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Police Office-Intel Branch, Provincial Drugs Enforcement Unit, Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Mobile Force Company, Naga Municipal Police Station, PDEA9, 44th Infantry Battalion of Phil Army, Regional Drugs Enforcement Unit 9 and Regional Intelligence Division 9 thru the implementation of Search Warrant.

The Search Warrant number 028-I was issued by Hon. Jeanecel G- Vercide Climaco, Acting Presiding Judge, 5th Municipal Circuit Trial Court of Imelda-Malangas-Diplahan-Payao, 9th Judicial Region, Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay for violation of RA 10591 dated March 26, 2019.

Galvez said that the operation was conducted at the residence of the suspect identified as Reynante Alih Abelilla.

Galvez added that the operation was resulted to the arrest of the suspect identified as (listed in DI Watch list/Pusher/HVT-Level 2) of Naga MPS.

The operating team successfully seizure of the following items:  

one (1) piece big transparent heat sealed sachet containing white crystalline substance suspected to be shabu with an estimated weigh of 25 grams and estimated street value of one hundred seventy thousand (Php170, 000.00) pesos;

one (1) unit hand grenade;

one (1) unit weighing scale;

seventy nine thousand two hundred forty (Php79,240.00) pesos amount of money in different denominations;

one (1) piece 5,000 Korean money;

one (1) piece black wallet and several drug paraphernalia.

Galvez explaine that during the implementation of the search warrant, one Al-Kheizer Cuartocruz Canda of legal age and a resident of said place, a companion of Reynante Alih Abelilla fired at the operating team and subsequently ran towards the adjacent house behind the subject residence, thus, prompted the operating troops to retaliate that resulted Al-Kheizer Cuartocruz Canda to sustain gunshot wound on his head that resulted to his instantaneous death.

Recovered from the possession of Al-Kheizer Cuartocruz Canda was one (1) unit caliber 45 Colt pistol bearing serial number 693635 chambers loaded with one (1) magazine loaded with seven (7) live ammunitions.

 Suspect is now under the custody of Naga Municipal Police Station for proper disposition while the cadaver of Al-Kheizer Cuartocruz Canda was properly turned-over to his immediate family after the declaration of death by Dr Ma. Socoro Sta. Cruz, MHO and processing of the Crime Scene by the SOCO. (With PRO9 PIO reports and photos)

5th Catholic bishop installed in Pagadian diocese

By Leah Agonoy  March 25, 2019

Bishop Emmanuel Cabajar (left) welcomes Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Italian Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia who witnessed the installation on Monday of Bishop Ronald Lunas as the new bishop of the Pagadian Diocese. (Photo by Leah D. Agonoy)

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur -- The local diocese welcomes new Diocesan Bishop Ronald Lunas, who was installed Monday at the Sto. Niño Cathedral here.

Lunas assumed the leadership of 76-year-old Bishop Emmanuel Cabajar who has already retired.

Metropolitan Archbishop Martin Jumuad from the Ozamiz Diocese led the installation witnessed by Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Italian Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia.

Lunas, the fifth Catholic leader in the local diocese, told local reporters he was still not comfortable being called bishop and still prefers to be called "Father Bong".

Bishop Cabajar said he was confident a new "shepherd" will be looking after the local diocese.

"You come here, you have seen the warm welcome from students along the way, that is the feeling of the Diocese," Cabajar told the new bishop, adding that he was confident the new leader could guide the faithful to "become better people".

The Interfaith Forum for Solidarity and Peace of this province, whose members include the indigenous Subanens and Muslims, also witnessed the installation of the new bishop.

The group was headed by Cabajar as the lead convenor, who said he wanted to pass on to the new bishop the leadership and advocacy on the harmony of the Muslims, Christians, and Subanens.

Lunas readily accepted the new role in the interfaith group, saying it has been the Vatican's call for Catholics to engage in inter-religious dialogues.

Cabajar who has served for almost 15 years in the city’s diocese, is set to go back to his Redemptorist home in Cebu City.

The installation of Lunas was witnessed by bishops, priests, deacons and other Catholic leaders from as far as Palawan, Davao, Mati, Iligan, Zamboanga, Dipolog, Ozamiz, Digos and Butuan.

Lunas was ordained as bishop last February 11 in Digos City and was chosen to take a position in the local diocese after Cabajar.

Lunas, who was born on November 27, 1966, and raised in Bala, Magsaysay, was ordained a priest for the Digos Diocese on April 7, 1992. He was assigned as parochial vicar at the Parish of the Immaculate Conception in Caburan, also in Davao del Sur.

Lunas finished his Licentiate in Sacred Theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and became the first Professor and then Dean of the St. Francis Xavier Regional Major Seminary and later assigned as Chancellor of Digos.

He also became parish priest of San Isidro de Labrador in Davao City in 2008 and since 2013, served as the Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy, Member of the College of Consultors and of the Presbyteral Council.

Lunas also served as the parish priest of St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. (PNA)

More firearms surrendered in Lanao del Sur

By JONG D. CADION

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (March 26, 2019) – Another five (5) loose firearms and magazines were turned over to Army’s 49th Infantry Battalion by the local government unit of the municipality of Tamparan in the neighboring province of Lanao del Sur Tuesday morning, military official disclosed.

Capt. Clint Antipala, Tabak Division Public Affairs Chief said the the firearms consist of one M14 rifle, one M16A1 rifle, and three Cal .45 pistols.

“The support of the local government units in our area of operation to our campaign against loose firearms manifest their desire for a lasting peace and prosperity in the province of Lanao del Sur,” 103rd Infantry Brigade Commander Col. Romeo Brawner said.

On Monday, eleven firearms were handed over by the local government unit of Taraka municipality in its town hall to Lt. Col. Edgar Allan Villanueva, 49th Infantry Battalion Commander.

“We encourage not only the local government units, but also other stakeholders especially the local populace of Lanao del Sur, to trust and support our campaign against loose firearms for us to be able to attain a peaceful and secured province towards its faster development,” Brawner also said.

Meanwhile, the Army’s premier Infantry (Tabak) Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) commander, Brigadier General Roberto Ancan commended the efforts of the troops and the local government unit of Tamparan for the convergence of efforts which led to the successful hand over of the loose firearms.

“Your Army’s Premier Infantry (TABAK) Division, in collaboration with the LGUs and other stakeholders, remains steadfast in its commitment to attain just and lasting peace in our area of operation thru our campaign against loose firearms,” Ancan added.

Army Scores Firearms in Lanao del Sur

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur  (March 26, 2019) – Eleven loose firearms, magazines and ammunitions were turned over by the local government unit of the municipality of Taraka, Lanao del Sur 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2019, military official disclosed.

Capt. Clint Antipala, Tabak Division Public Affairs Chief said that Taraka Mayor Nashiba Sumagayan, ceremonially handed over the firearms to Lt. Col. Edgar Allan Villanueva, 49th Infantry Battalion Commander, in the municipal hall.

Antipala added that the firearms consist of the following:

one caliber .50 mm Barrett sniper rifle,

one M16, one AR15,

one 12 Gauge shotgun and

seven handguns.

“While our combat operation against Dawlah Islamiya is relentless, we will still continuously collaborate with local government units in our efforts for the surrender of loose firearms in our area of operation,” said Col. Romeo Brawner, 103rd Infantry Brigade Commander.

 “Likewise, we thank them for their trust and support to our troops in contributing peace and development in the whole province of Lanao del Sur,” Brawner added.

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Roberto Ancan, the Army’s premier Infantry (Tabak) Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) commander, commended the efforts of the troops and local government unit of Taraka for the successful hand over of the loose firearms.

“Collective efforts of various stakeholders is very essential in the attainment of peace and prosperity in our area of operation,” Ancan also said. (By JONG CADION with DPAO PR and photos)

Ebrahim: Let us promote Islamization of governance

To observe consultative and collective leadership in the Bangsamoro region, Al Hajj Murad Ebrahim, interim chief minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) promotes "Islamization of governance."

During the assembly in the villages of Gambar and Pagalugan in Kabuntalan, Maguindamao, Ebrahim noted that the "assembly is one way of following rules which many of us were ignorant of or not observed by all authorities."

“We will start the change from the top while you also help us start changing below.”

“We struggled to change our system of governance,” he said. Ebrahim added that following the creation of BARMM, a more difficult jihad is ahead of the Bangsamoro leadership. “We entered the system in order to change it from within.”

“We must accept the principle that governance must be exercised by the many, not few.”

Moral governance, according to Ebrahim, will be advocated by his administration.

Referring to Barangay Gambar, he said, “This was my hiding place before," while reminiscing his days of “going against the government.”

As the Chairperson of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, Ebrahim together with his comrades entered into the peace negotiations with the national government that resulted to the passage of the RA 11054. He then reminded the Barangay captains who attended the event that the BARMM is a result of a long ‘struggle’.

The officials of the Bangsamoro Government are expected to undertake a bai a Qur’an (oath on the Qur’an) on their inaugural session on March 29, he said. “We started the jihad with oath before the Qur’an. This time, we will also take an oath before the Qur’an as we start our governance.”

He emphasized the importance of holding events that involve the participation of the stakeholders. ”This assembly is one way of following rules which many of us were ignorant of," he said. "We are here today to listen to you and to hear your suggestions so that we can resolve them altogether," he added.

"It is up to us  if we want our governance to improve. All our contributions matter here."

Meanwhile, after the assembly, the chief minister together with other ministers led the tree planting activity, ceremonial distribution of farm seedlings, and medical mission. (By JONG CADION with BARMM PR)

Shootintg incidents data registered in Zamboanga Peninsula dropped by 45.71% compare to last year

PAGADIAN CITY (March 23, 2019) - The Police Regional Office 9 announced that the number of shooting incidents in the region went down by at least 45.71 percent compare to last year covering the period from January to February, police official disclosed.

PRO9 PIO Chief PCINSP Helen L. Galviz said that citing the data from the Regional Investigation and Detection Management Division, a total of 40 shooting incidents registered in the region from January to February of 2019.

Galvez added that the figure was 45.71 percent lower compared to 72 shooting incidents posted during the same period in 2018.

Galvez explained that the decreased in the shooting incidents posted in 2019 attributed to the intensified conduct of strong police checkpoints and police visibility at the shooting hotspot area in the region. The stepped up operations against gun for hire group across the region, also led to the decline of shooting incident registered. Noted that out of 40 shooting incidents from January-February 2019, Sixteen (16) could be attributed to gun for hire, she said.

The intensified law enforcement operations and the drug war have direct bearing on the decrease in the shooting incidents registered region wide.

As this developed, PCSUPT Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Regional Director lauded the police units of PRO9 for their remarkable effort that resulted to the decrease of shooting incident registered in 2019. (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PIO PR)

PRO-9 Personnel Awards Merit Medals

PAGADIAN CITY (March 19, 2019) — The Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) has awarded commendation medals to the policemen from the Zamboanga City Police Station 6 (Tetuan) and Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office for their operational accomplishments against illegal drugs and arrest of most wanted person, police official disclosed.

Police Director Elmo Francis O Sarona, Director of Directorate of Investigation and Management Division (DIDMD) and Police Chief Superintendent Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Regional Director led the awarding of medals held after Monday’s flag-raising ceremony at the PRO9 Parade Ground, Camp Col. Romeo A Abendan, Barangay Mercedes, Zamboanga City on March 18, 2019.

Awarded for the Medalya ng Kagalingan merit medals were the following:

PCINSP Mark Anthony L Karanain, Station Commander;

PSINSP Ahmed Czar Annuary;

SPO3 Julambri Hadjimuddin,

PO3 Abdilla Arip and

PO1 Jescil Montecillo, all from the Zamboanga City Police Station 6.

They were cited for their meritorious conduct and devotion to duty during the conduct of anti-illegal drugs operation (buy-bust) on March 1, 2019 in front of Talon-talon Elem. School, Barangay Talon-Talon, Zamboanga City which resulted in the arrest of suspect identified as Meriam L Kamdon.

Confiscated items were 391.92 grams of Shabu with estimated value of Php2, 720,000.00 and three bundles of boodle money topped with one genuine one thousand bill. 

PCINSP Nestor Gania Jr.,

SPO2 Julito Asentista and

PO3 Dioscoro Ello Jr., all from Katipunan MPS, Zamboanga del Norte Police Provincial Office were also awarded with Medalya ng Kagalingan for the arrest of Top 1 most wanted person identified as Arturo Dumandan charged for the crime of statutory rape during manhunt operation on March 1, 2019 at Barangay Seres, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte.

On the other hand, awarded with Medalya ng Kagalingan were:

PSINSP Jaycel Cabarrubias,

SPO1 Bryan Acojedo and

PO3 Freddie Baang, all assigned at Labangan MPS, Zamboanga del Sur PPO.

They were cited for the arrest of two most wanted persons identified as Melanie Bajo, Top 7 most wanted and Elmer Pangate, Top 8 most wanted, both charges for the crime of frustrated murder and arson during the conduct of police operation on January 22, 2019 at Barangay Bulanit, Zamboanga del Sur. 

PCSUPT Emmanuel Luis D Licup stressed out that the awardees brought honor and prestige to the police organization and that they are worthy of praise and emulation by their peers. (By JONG CAION with PRO9 PIO PR and photos)

Php7.1M Shabu Seized in Zamboanga City Anti-Drugs Ops

PAGADIAN CITY (March 15, 2019) – The Drugs Enforcement Unit of Zamboanga City Police Office seized closed to Php7.1 Million worth of illegal drugs from big time drug pusher during drug buy bust operation at Wingo Drive, Pantano, Brgy. San Roque, Zamboanga City at about 3:00 PM of March 14, 2019, police official disclosed.

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Regional Director identified the arrested drug suspect as Ricky Hassan y Hamis, 35 years old, male, married, elementary level, jobless and resident of said above-mentioned place.

Confiscated from his possession were Twenty One (21) large sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated street value 7,140,000 pesos and 199 boodle bills of 1,000 pesos and One (1) genuine bill of 1,000 pesos as marked money.

The arrested suspect will face charges for violation of Republic Act 9165 while the evidence recovered were turned over to the PNP Crime Laboratory for examination. He is presently detained at Zamboanga City Police Office Headquarters for inquest.

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup lauded the relentless effort of Zamboanga City Police Office under Police Colonel Thomas Joseph Martir for a job well done. (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PIO PR and photos)

3 Arrested, Php10.2 Million Worth of Shabu Seized in Law Enforcement Operation in Ipil, Zmbo Sibugay

IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay (March 15, 2019) - Three suspected drug personalities were arrested while about 1.5 kilos of shabu with an estimated street value of P10.2 million and several assorted high caliber assault firearms and ammunition seized during the simultaneous law enforcement operation carried out by combined operatives of Intel Branch and Drugs Enforcement Unit of Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Police Office; Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Mobile Company; Ipil Municipal Police Station, Naga Municipal Police Station, Regional Intelligence Division 9, RMFB9, CIDG-Zamboanga Sibugay, PDEA9 and AFP Counterparts at Barangay Tenan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay at about 1:00pm of March 13, 2019, police official disclosed.

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Regional Director identified the arrested suspects as Ben Hazer Anduhol, 25 years old, male, married, of Purok Marang, Barangay Tenan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay; Nicanel Maningo, 31 years old, male, married, and a resident of Purok Saging, Barangay Tenan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay and Benjamin Calon Hassan a.k.a Solaiman Calon, 25 years old, married, of Purok Marang, Barangay Tenan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Confiscated during the operations were about 1.5 kilos of shabu with an estimated street value of P10.2 million; 1 unit M16 Rifle; 1 unit cal. 45; 1 unit Cal .40mm Taurus; several ammunitions and other drug paraphernalia.

The arrested suspects and the recovered evidence were brought to the Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Police Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Luis D. Licup commended the operating police units Zamboanga Sibugay PPO headed by its Provincial Director Police Colonel Jerry V Protacio, PDEA9 and AFP counterparts for a job well done.

Licup said they have intensified their campaign against drugs dealers in the region as ordered by Chief PNP Director General Oscar Albayalde. (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PIO PR and photos)