PRO9 Has New Deputy Regional For Administration and Deputy Regional Director for Operation

By JONG CADION

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PAGADIAN CITY (May 1, 2019) - The Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) has a new Deputy Regional Director for Administration (DRDA) and Deputy Regional Director for Operations (DRDO) following the retirement and reassignment of two senior officers last month, PNP Regional official disclosed.

PRO 9 PIO Chief Police Major Helen L. Galvez said that the newly assumed as the Deputy Regional Director for Administration (DRDA) is Police Colonel Ronaldo L Llanera, a native of Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya last April 20, 2019, he was replacing retired Police Brigadier General Edwin S. De Ocampo.

Ga;vw also said that prior to his assignment at PRO9, Police Colonel Llanera was the Deputy Regional Director for Operations and Regional Chief Directorial Staff of the Police Regional Office 3 from 2016-2019.

His earlier assignments were in Police Regional Office 11 (Davao Region) as Regional Chief of Operations, Chief Regional Community Affairs Development Division and Provincial Director of Davao del Sur Police Provincial Office.

Police Colonel Llanera is a member of the Philippine National Police Academy's Tagapagtaguyod Class of 1988. He is a classmate of the former DRDO of PRO9, Police Colonel Narciso B Verdadero.

Galvez added that earlier this month, Police Colonel John G Guyguyon was also installed as the new Deputy Regional Director for Operation (DRDO) replacing Police Colonel Narciso B Verdadero who was reassigned to PNP Headquarters.

Police Colonel Guyguyon is a member of PNPA Tagapagkalinga Class of '91. He is a native of Kiangan, Ifugao. His previous assignments were as Provincial Director of Lanao del Sur Provincial Office during the Marawi Siege and in Zamboanga Del Sur Police Provincial Office as Acting Provincial Director. He was the Chief of Staff and later on as Deputy Director for Operations of the PNP Aviation Security Group. He was also assigned with the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group as Chief of Anti-Transnational Crime Unit, Chief, RCIDU 9, and held other various other positions.

The new assignment of the two senior officers has been approved by PNP Chief, Police General Oscar D Albayalde upon the recommendations of the Senior Officers Placement and Promotion Board of the PNP, Camp Brig. Gen Rafael T Crame.

Zamboanga Sibugay PPO Bagged the PRO9 2nd CDM Competition

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Camp Col. Abendan, Zamboanga City - At least six civil disturbance management (CDM) contingents coming from the different police units in Police Regional Office 9 (PRO9) showcased their skills during this year’s 2nd Regional Civil Disturbance Management Competition held at Ipil Sports Complex, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on April 29, 2019, PRO9 PIO  Chief PMaj. Helen L Galvez disclosed.

Gslvez said that Zamboanga Sibugay Police Provincial Office, the designated host team, emerged as the grand champion with percentile score of 80.61%. Zamboanga City Police Office adjudged as the 1st Runner up with percentile score of 77.13% and Zamboanga del Norte as 2ndRunner up with 72.16%.

Meanwhile, The Regional Mobile Force Battalion 9, the last year grand champion, fall to 4th place and bagged the best in uniform category. 

Galvez added that the competition is composed of three phases, the 1st phase graded inspection which includes the completeness of CDM complement equipment, uniforms and support elements; 2nd phase demonstration by company-size complement of the eight basic CDM formation; and 3rd phase problem-based scenarios requiring the participants to solve and apply appropriate formation and procedures.

 Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director said the competition aimed at “testing the operational readiness, equipage, competency and capability of all PRO9 CDM contingents in dealing with and responding to mass actions and public disturbance.” (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PIO PR and Photos)

Thousands of Local Residents Beneficiaries of PRO9 MEDCAP

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Camp Col. Abendan, Zamboanga City - More than five thousand residents of Zamboanga Peninsula Region local residents benefited from the Medical Dental and Community Assistance Package “MEDCAP” Caravan initiated by the PRO9 Officers Ladies Club in partnership with Police Regional Office 9 in provinces of Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga City and Isabela City.  

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, Regional Director of PRO9 expressed his deep appreciation to the PRO9 service provider’s unit with the support of PRO9 Officers Ladies Club for the realization of the medical outreach.

The Regional Director added that the activity which was spearheaded by the PRO9 Officers Ladies Club headed by its adviser Mrs. Marjorie Licup, aims to bring the police closer to the community and to improve the community participation with the local police. 

The PRO9 Director said that some local residents to include children aged 6-15 years old, adults and senior citizen benefited from the basic services offered during the medical outreach, such as: medical consultation, dental consultation and tooth extraction; distribution of medicines, distribution of set of school supplies to identified pupils, gift-giving, free haircut, distribution of slippers and literacy program.

Recently, on April 26, 2019, the MEDCAP headed to Isabela City, Basilan, considered a remote city in the region and mostly populated with Indigenous People (IP), Muslims and Christian. Local residents of Barangay Kaumpurnah, identified as one of the Barangay in the city that basic services are rarely infiltrate in their village benefited from the medical outreach. Barangay Kaumpurnah, is one of the Barangays in Isabela City that was greatly affected and damaged during the series of conflagration incident in the past month.

 Meanwhile, 500 local residents, many of them are indigenous Badjao/Samal people and other Muslim tribes and local Barangay Officials in the area, were thankful for the assistances and the basic services that their children benefited during the program. (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PIO PR and photos)

Barangay Treasurer victim in Robbery Incident

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PAGADIAN CITY (April 27, 2019) – More or less Php50 thousand pesos was carted by the unidentified suspect in a Robbery incident transpired at Purok Daraan, Barangay Gubang, Pagadian City.

Lt. Col. Alvin Saguban, City Police Chief identified the victim as Eliezer Duyag y Perolino, 42 years old, male, married, Barangay Treasurer of Brgy Gubang, Pagadian City and a resident of Purok Daraan, Gubang, Pagadian City.

Investigation disclosed that at about 2:30 PM of April 26, 2019, two (2) gray Toyota Hilux (Pick-Up) boarded by unidentified persons arrived at the covered court of Brgy. Gubang, Pagadian City.

The one who was wearing face mask fired an M16 rifle in the air hitting the roof of the covered court which caused panic of the people thereat and another one of the male person allegedly identified as certain Joy Getigan.

At the time of the incident, the victim was at the covered court that was finger-pointed by one of the armed men.

The victim immediately run to the back of the Barangay hall and was chased by the said armed men and cornered thereat.

One of the male persons ordered him to drop and fired his firearm twice and another stepped on his neck as he dropped to the ground where his pack bag was taken allegedly contain a unit cellular phone with estimated amount of five thousand and cash amount of more or less forty-eight thousand pesos (Php48,000.00).

As the group boarded their get-away vehicle, they left the pack bag with the zipper already opened and was already emptied of the foregoing money.

The suspects fled towards Barangay Macasing, Pagadian City right after the incident.

Recovered at the crime scene were three (3) fired cartridges of cal. 5.56 M16 rifle. (By JONG CADION)

2 suspect nabbed, firearms and explosives seized in Joint AFP-PNP Law enforcement operation in Lanao del Norte

Seizure of high powered firearms from the suspect's house during 
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PAGADIAN CITY (April 27, 2019) - The operating troops from the Mechanized Companies (51, 52 & 53) of 5th Mechanized Infantry (Kaagapay) Battalion under Lieutenant Colonel Rolando D Orengo, Battalion Commander seized four (4) assorted firearms, ammunitions and explosives and apprehended 2 personalities during the conduct of Law Enforcement Support Operations on the daybreak of April 24, 2019 in the neighboring province of Lanao del Norte.

Lt. Col. Orengo disclosed that the operation was conducted together with the 11 DRC under 2nd Lieutenant  Castro; Crime Investigation and Detection group (CIDG), Lanao del Norte; CIDG, Iligan City; Municipal Police Station (MPS) Kapatagan of Lanao del Norte under Police/Captain Latar through a simultaneous serving of search warrants to the houses of identified personalities who allegedly possessed unlicensed firearms in Municipalities of Sapad and Kapatagan.

The suspected personalities arrested were identified as certain Jessie Alger Sr., 64 years of age, residents of Barangay Katipunan, Sapad, LDN and a certain Jael Tero, a resident of Panuloon, Sapad LDN for alleged violation of RA 10591 (Proliferation Against Loose Firearms).

The operation was resulted to the seizure of the following:

one (1) M16 rifle,

one (1) M1 garrand rifle,

one (1) cal. 45 pistol,

one (1) shot gun,

one (1) fragmentary grenades,

ten (10) garrand clip magazines,

two (200) hundred rounds of ammunitions,

seven (7) stainless M16 Magazines loaded with ammunition,

two (2) bandoleers, and

one (1) waist pistol holster, all in the custody of CIDG, Lanao del Norte for ballistic testing while the arrested personalities were brought to the Headquarters of the CIDG Lanao del Norte, Pigcaranan, Tubod, Lanao del Norte for filing of appropriate charges and proper disposition.

The successful joint Law Enforcement Support Operations (LESO) was done in response to the persistent reports coming from the concerned citizens of the said place regarding individuals possessing unlicensed firearms.

It was recalled that the Army's 5Mechanized Infantry Battalion intensified its campaign and efforts in close coordination with the local government units of the province to encourage their constituents for the voluntary turnover of loose firearms in line with the campaign of the 2Mechanized Infantry Brigade under Brigadier General Ezra James P Enriquez AFP, Commander, anchored in line with the call of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on the campaign to apprehend loose firearms.

Lieutenant Colonel Orengo, the Commanding Officer of 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion was grateful to the communities of the municipalities of Sapad and Kapatagan for their cooperation and trust to the Philippine Army that led to the seizure of unlicensed firearms, ammunitions, explosives and the apprehension of 2 personalities.

He also commended the troops for their commitment to secure the people of Lanao del Norte. "We enjoined the people of Lanao del Norte to work hand-in-hand with the 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion in keeping and sustaining peace through constant reporting and close coordination.

“The operation will bring message to all that the campaign against loose firearms will continue to attain a society free from violence and intimidation which will eventually lead to orderly and peaceful community ready for economic progress," Orengo stated. (with Press Release with photos from 5th Mechanized Battalion, PA)

Bangsamoro region ranks 5th in terms of economic growth in 2018

Cotabato City (April 25, 2019) - The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), which now make up the core territory of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, ranked fifth among the 17 regions in the country in terms of regional economic growth for year 2018.

This was announced by Razulden Mangelen, Director of the Philippine Statistics Authority – BARMM, during a news conference held here on Thursday, April 25. He said that in 2018, the region has posted a 7.2 percent growth rate in its Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP).

With 55.6 percent contribution, Agriculture, Hunting, Forestry and Fishing (AHFF) remained to have the largest share in the region's total economic performance. It is followed by the Services sector with 38.5 percent, and Industry sector with 5.9 percent.

“ARMM or the now BARMM, remains as persistent and predominantly agriculture based,” said Mangelen.

In 2015, the ARMM’s economy contracted and registered a negative 0.4% growth rate. It partially recovered in 2016 with a positive 0.3% increase. While in 2017, its growth rate peaked at 7.3% – the highest economic growth rate in the region’s history.

In his message read by Finance Minister Eduard Guerra, Bangsamoro Chief Minister AlHaj Murad Ebrahim said the region's growth rate proves that the Bangsamoro can be at par with other regions. "This is a great development for us. Your Bangsamoro Government vows to continue this feat as part of our moral governance," he said.

Since the establishment of the new Bangsamoro government, Ebrahim said investors have signified their interest in investing in the region. “Numerous entities have trusted and showed support in generating jobs for the Bangsamoro people. It will help with the growth of our GRDP,” he said.

He ended his speech by directing all the Bangsamoro ministries to “have an in-depth study and find the factual causes in order to provide a real solution to the poverty situation in the BARMM”. (By JONG CADION with PR from Bureau of Public Information)

Sailors and Marines Received Awards and Recognition

CALARIAN, ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 23, 2019) – Sailors and Marines received awards and recognition during the conduct of Flag Raising Ceremony on April 22, 2019 at Headquarters Naval Forces Western Mindanao.

Naval Forces Western Mindanao gave recognition to the Fleet-Marine Team for their exceptional deeds in the performance of their duty, their shared sacrifices and persistent efforts made during the last quarter of 2018 and in the first quarter of this year. 

The Commander Naval Forces Western Mindanao, Rear Admiral Erick A Kagaoan AFP with the Deputy Commander for Fleet Operations, CAPT Richard N Gonzaga PN (GSC) led the awarding of Bronze Cross Medal to the gallant sailors and marines of Naval Intelligence Security Group - Western Mindanao for: the successful surrender of Abu Sayyaf Group Leader Berham Lutian, with his cohorts and the recovery of their firearms with ammunitions at Brgy. Karugtong Caluang and Brgy. Ipil in Maimbung Sulu on May 10 2018; and for the successful interception of one (1) Motor Launch boat, identified as ML MONEZA, loaded with seventy five (75) Trafficking-In-Person (TIP) in sea waters of San Mateo, Zamboanga City on February 11, 2019.  

Further, the award of Military Merit Medal is received by the Officers and men of BRP IWAK (LC289), under Naval Task Force 61 of Naval Forces Western Mindanao for the successful execution of Fleet-Marine Amphibious Operations at Simisa Island and Bangalao Island, Sulu from October 17 to 19, 2018 which involved 194 Officers and Enlisted Personnel composed of Philippine Marine Ready Force Sulu, 31st Marine Company, Marine Battalion Landing Team 1 and Force Recon Group. The Amphibious Operations conducted contributed to the mission to neutralize the Abu Sayyaf Group and other lawless elements in Basilan Island, Sulu. Moreover, BRP IWAK (LC 289) conducted a naval blockade to deter the escape of said ASG and lawless elements in the area.

In his message, Rear Adm. Kagaoan commends the troops, “These series of military operations wouldn’t be successful without all the hard work and sacrifices you have done to continue our mission as a team and to become strong and credible for our nation as the defenders of the Western Mindanao Frontier.” “With that, I thank and congratulate all of you”, the Commander NFWM added.

With this accomplishment, Naval Forces Western Mindanao, under Western Mindanao Command, will continue its commitment and dedication in the performance of its mandated task to promote a peaceful, safe and secured Western Mindanao. (By JONG CADION with NFWM PAO PR and Photos)

5 Arrested in Zamboanga City Anti-Drugs Ops

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 22, 2019) - Five drug suspects were arrested by police operatives of Zamboanga City Police Office during separate drug buy bust operation at the different barangays in Zamboanga City on April 21-22, 2019. 

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the arrested suspects as:

Julpikal Mamiala Y Salih,

Julwin Alih Abi,

Rasid Enconado Hadjirul,

Al Fhaizar Maing y Ganang and

Alvindan Arabani y Sawabi, all legal ages and residents of Zamboanga City.

Julpikal Mamiala Y Salih, 29 years old, male, married, elementary undergraduate, parking boy and a resident of Ayer Village Sta. Barbara Zamboanga City was arrested at about 4:30 AM of April 22, 2019 by Zamboanga City Police Station 10 at Ayer Village, Brgy. Sta. Barbara Zamboanga City.  

Confiscated from their possessions were Five (5) sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of 800.00 pesos and 200.00 pesos registered marked money.

Meanwhile, Julwin Alih Abi and Rasid Enconado Hadjirul were arrested at about 12:00 PM of April 21, 2019 by Zamboanga City Police Station 1 at Baliwasan Grande Barangay Baliwasan, Zamboanga City.

Confiscated from his possession were Three (3) sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of 1,900 pesos and Two (2) bills of 100 pesos as marked money.

On the other hand, Al Fhaizar Maing y Ganang was arrested at about 10:00 PM of April 21, 2019 by Zamboanga City Police Station 4 at Nuñez Extention, Bong Ko Drive, Brgy Camino Nuevo, Zamboanga City.

Confiscated from their possessions were Three (3) sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of 26,000.00 pesos, One (1) unit Motorcycle Yamaha LZ 135 color Blue with plate number 7572 JD and 500.00 pesos registered marked money.

All confiscated items were brought to Crime Lab Office for examination while suspect is presently detained at the different detention cells of Zamboanga City Police Office for proper disposition.

As this develops, Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director lauded the operating units of Zamboanga City Police Office under Police Colonel Thomas Joseph Martir for a job well done.

Man Arrested for Mauling his Wife, Samurai and FA Seized in His Possession

DAPITAN CITY (April 22, 2019) - On April 21, 2019 at about 8:55 PM, a 20-year old female named Beverly a resident of Brgy Sto. Niño, Dapitan City reported to Dapitan City Police Station that she was harassed and threatened by his husband identified as Tirso Morandilla Bundaog, 40 years old, married, a resident of Tamilokan, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte who was armed with a Samurai at Brgy Sto. Niño, Dapitan City.

Immediately, alert team of Dapitan City Police Station proceeded to the reported place to respond and verify the said report.

Upon arrival thereat, the suspect was caught in the act by the responding team in possession of the following deadly weapons:  

One (1) Samurai measuring Thirty-six (36) inches long including the handle,

One (1) red backpack,

One (1) unit improvised homemade shotgun with 5 live ammos,

One (1) icepick; and

One (1) unit Honda CV motorcycle bearing temporary plate number 09106-66430.

Meanwhile, at about 9:20 PM of same date, the arrested suspect and the confiscated items was brought at Dapitan City Police Station for proper disposition.

5 Arrested in Zamboanga City Anti-Drugs Ops

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 22, 2019) - Five drug suspects were arrested by police operatives of Zamboanga City Police Office during separate drug buy bust operation at the different barangays in Zamboanga City on April 21-22, 2019. 

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the arrested suspects as:

Julpikal Mamiala Y Salih,

Julwin Alih Abi,

Rasid Enconado Hadjirul,

Al Fhaizar Maing y Ganang and

Alvindan Arabani y Sawabi, all legal ages and residents of Zamboanga City.

Julpikal Mamiala Y Salih, 29 years old, male, married, elementary undergraduate, parking boy and a resident of Ayer Village Sta. Barbara Zamboanga City was arrested at about 4:30 AM of April 22, 2019 by Zamboanga City Police Station 10 at Ayer Village, Brgy. Sta. Barbara Zamboanga City.  

Confiscated from their possessions were Five (5) sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of 800.00 pesos and 200.00 pesos registered marked money.

Meanwhile, Julwin Alih Abi and Rasid Enconado Hadjirul were arrested at about 12:00 PM of April 21, 2019 by Zamboanga City Police Station 1 at Baliwasan Grande Barangay Baliwasan, Zamboanga City.

Confiscated from his possession were Three (3) sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of 1,900 pesos and Two (2) bills of 100 pesos as marked money.

On the other hand, Al Fhaizar Maing y Ganang was arrested at about 10:00 PM of April 21, 2019 by Zamboanga City Police Station 4 at Nuñez Extention, Bong Ko Drive, Brgy Camino Nuevo, Zamboanga City.

Confiscated from their possessions were Three (3) sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of 26,000.00 pesos, One (1) unit Motorcycle Yamaha LZ 135 color Blue with plate number 7572 JD and 500.00 pesos registered marked money.

All confiscated items were brought to Crime Lab Office for examination while suspect is presently detained at the different detention cells of Zamboanga City Police Office for proper disposition.

As this develops, Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director lauded the operating units of Zamboanga City Police Office under Police Colonel Thomas Joseph Martir for a job well done.

Thievery Incident

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 22, 2019) - On April 21, 2019 at about 1:20 PM, the person of Janice J. Vicente employee of PRB Caltex Gasoline Station reported to Zamboanga City Police Station 9 that at around 12:50 PM of same date, she discovered that the cash money amounting to more or less Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php300, 000.00) was discovered missing concealed inside the vault at the office of said establishment.

When ocular investigation was conducted it was noted that there was no forced entry found at the crime scene nor visible finger print or other means of entry.

Investigation revealed that it is possible that it was an inside job. Investigation is still conducted by Zamboanga City Police Station 9 regarding the incident.

Hacking Incident

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 22, 2019) - Hacking incident transpired at Purok 4, Brgy. Sangali, Zamboanga City at about 10:00 PM of April 21, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Arnel Waldahara y Quinzon of legal age of Purok 4, Brgy. Sangali, Zamboanga City.

He was hacked and wounded by suspect identified as Monika Guevara, 58 years old of same place.

Investigation disclosed that prior to the incident victim and the suspect had a heated argument/discussion at their resident which resulted to the suspect hacked the complainant hitting on his back.

Further, Victim was able to hurl a bottle to the suspect which also caused injuries to the latter.

Both involved persons sustained injuries and they will be brought to Zamboanga City Medical Center for medication.

Both complainant and the victim were under the influenced of liquor.

Shooting Incident

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 22, 2019) - Shooting incident transpired at Zone 1, Brgy. Guisao, Zamboanga City at about 6:00 AM of April 22, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Noriel Napalcruz y Guevarra, legal age, married, construction worker and a resident of said place of incident.

He was rushed to Zamboanga City General Hospital - Sanitarium, Brgy. Padibolong, Zamboanga City.

Initial investigation disclosed that victim was on his way to get his friend identified as Roel Castillan at said place of incident on his single MC. However, when he reaches thereat, an unidentified male shot the victim several times with the use of Cal 45 pistol.

Suspect fled towards the direction of city proper after the incident. Recovered at the crime scene were Two (2) pcs fired cartridge case of Cal 45 pistol.

The Regional Director ordered the Zamboanga City Police Station 4 to immediately conduct hot pursuit against the fleeing suspect

Drug Suspect Arrested, 15K Shabu Seized

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 22, 2019) - Police operatives of Zamboanga City Police Station 5 led by Police Major Salvador E Galvez, conducted drug buy bust operation at MCLL Highway, Brgy. Guiwan, Zamboanga City at about 8:40 PM of April 20, 2019.

The operation resulted in the arrest of Edgar Pimentel y Angeles, 58 years old, Male, Single, High school graduate, gardener and a resident of MCLL highway Brgy. Guiwan, Zamboanga City.

Confiscated from his possession were Nine (9) sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of 15,000 pesos and One (1) bill of 500 pesos as marked money.

Confiscated items will be brought to Crime Lab Office for quantitative and qualitative examination while subject is presently detained at said police station for inquest.

Drug Suspect Busted, 10K Shabu Seized

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 22, 2019) - Police operatives of Zamboanga City Police Station 6 conducted drug buy bust operation at Kasalamatan Drive, Brgy. Kasanyangan, Zamboanga City at about 12:10 AM of April 21, 2019.

The operation was resulted in the arrest of Jabar Yusop y Asmad, 39 years old, male, married, College level, Ukay- Ukay Vendor, and a resident of said place.      

Confiscated from his possession were Seven (7) sachets of suspected shabu with an estimated street value of 10,000 pesos and One (1) bill of 1,000 pesos as marked money.

Confiscated items will be brought to Crime Lab Office for quantitative and qualitative examination while subject is presently detained at said police station for inquest.

Vehicular Accident

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 22, 2019) - Vehicular accident transpired at MCLL Highway Brgy Bolong Zamboanga City at about 6:10 PM of April 20, 2019.

One Mio Aerox motorcycle driven by Dave Ramillano 21 years old, single, resident of Brgy Vitali Zamboanga City with back rider Irene Devinagracia accidentally bumped by a single Yamaha Motorcycle driven by Rudy Baybado of legal age.

Investigation disclosed that the single Yamaha Motorcycle was travelling from Brgy. Curuan going to Brgy. Mercedes and when on the process of overtaking into a fish carrier truck ahead, said motorcycle encroached the lane of the incoming Mio Aerox Motorcycle.

As a result, both MCs toppled down. Dave Ramillano sustained severe head injury and his back rider identified as Irene Devinagracia and was rushed to Pasobolong General Hospital for medical attention.

However, Dave Ramillano declared DOA by the attending physician. Rudy Baybado (driver Yamaha) is presently at the custody of Zamboanga City Police Station 3 for proper disposition.

Alleged Mauling Incident

ZAMBOANGA CITY (April 22, 2019) - An alleged mauling incident transpired at Baliwasan, Zamboanaga City at about 6:37 AM of April 21, 2019.

The victim was identified as Amir Aras Y Mohabong, 24 years old, male, single of Sta.Barbara, Zamboanga City who sustained injuries in his head and his different parts of his body.       

Initial investigation disclosed that allegedly the victim was a suspect of thieveries in the said area and was being held and mauled by laborers of the construction site inside the Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College, Baliwasan, Zamboanga City.

The victim was brought to Zamboanga City Medical Center for proper medical attention.

1 person wounded in Shooting Incident

ISABELA CITY, Basilan Province (April 22, 2019) – One person was wounded in Shooting incident occurred at the high sea of Baluk-Baluk, Hadji Muhtamad municipality, Basilan Province at about 3:30 AM of April 21, 2019.

The victim was identified as Berting Patirani, 40 years old, married, fishermen and resident of Barangay Tampalan, Isabela City.

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that about 3:30 AM of same date, while the said victim together with his family were on fishing at the sea of Baluk-Baluk, Hadji Muhtamad municipality, Basilan Province when unidentified persons on board on motorized vanca armed with unknown firearms suddenly shot towards the victim.

Victim sustained lone gunshot wound on his left shoulder and was under medical treatment on the said hospital.

PNP SAF Director Paid Courtesy Visit to PRO9

CAMP ABENDAN, Zamboanga City (April 22, 2019) – The Acting Director of PNP Special Action Force Police Brigadier General Amando Clifton B Empiso paid a courtesy visit to Police Regional Office 9 as he graced the traditional Monday flag raising held at PRO9 Quadrangle in Camp Col Romeo A Abendan, Mercedes, Zamboanga City on April 22, 2019.

Police Brigadier General Amando Clifton B Empiso was warmly welcome by men and women of PRO9 headed by Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director as traditional arrival honors was rendered to the SAF Director upon his arrival at PRO9 Headquarters. 

In his resounding message, the SAF Director expressed his sincerest thanks and gratitude to the leadership of PRO9 for the warm welcomed and arrival honors that they accorded to him. He also thankful to PRO9 for providing operational support to their troops particularly to the 5th SAB, SAF and the Seaborne Rapid Reaction Company and the establishment of stronger partnership with their troops in all law enforcement concerns. Likewise, he underscored the effective inter-operability between the SAF troopers and PRO9 and other operating units and cited an indicative accomplishment during the Zamboanga City sieged.

The SAF Acting Director is expected to graced as distinguish guest of honor and speaker the graduation of PNP-SAF Seaborne Warfare Course at 84th Special Action Company in La Vista del Mar, Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City on April 22, 2019. 

Police Brigadier Gen Amando Clifton B Empiso is a member of the Philippine Military Academy's Hinirang Class of 1987 and a mistah (classmate) of Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director. Prior to his assignment at PNP SAF, Police Brigadier Gen Empiso was the chief of operations of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO). (By JONG CAION with PRO9 PIO PR with photos)

Holy Week Observance in Zambo Peninsula, Peaceful and Orderly

Camp Col Romeo Abendan, Zamboanga City (April 22, 2019) - The Police Regional Office 9 (PRO9) announced that the observance of the Holy Week in Zamboanga Peninsula has been generally peaceful and orderly as no significant or serious incident happened that threatened peace and order, and internal security except for number of road crash accident recorded in some areas across the region.

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director said the peaceful observance of Holy Week in the region attributed to the strict implementation of the “Oplan Ligtas Sumvac 2019”, the nationwide-coordinated police operations that aim to provide security during the Lenten season and summer vacation.

The Regional Director commended the whole police forces in the region for the keeping the holy week observance a safe and secure celebration. “Today is also a day to thank the risen Lord for the successful conduct of our security operations ensuring a safe and secure celebration of the Holy Week”. Congratulations to all the personnel of PRO9 and let’s keep it up!, He said.

Earlier, PRO9 has deployed around 3, 117 police officers in the region to ensure the peace and order of the public during the observance of holy week and in areas of convergence and vacation and tourist spots as part of the summer security plan dubbed as “Ligtas Sumvac 2019. On the other hand, estimated around 1, 628 force multipliers and volunteer groups in the region are also being tapped and deployed to support the local police.

Meanwhile, The PRO9 recorded at least 12 vehicular accidents from April 17-21, 2019: four (4) in Zamboanga City, five (5) in Zamboanga Sibugay, two (2) in Zamboanga del Norte and one (1) in Zamboanga del Sur.

The road crash accident during the holy week resulted in the deaths of four (4) individuals and injuries of forty (40) others. One of the major accidents was reported in Zamboanga City when a PUJ Jeep on board 17 catholic devotees figured in a road crash accident leading to 15 individuals mostly women sustaining injuries. (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PIO PR and photos)