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Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

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Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

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Region 9 joins PRISAA 2015

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=5&rid=751978
• Friday, April 10, 2015

(PNA), LAP/TPG/RGAG/SGP

ZAMBOANGA CITY, April 10 (PNA) -– Region 9 has sent a 360-man delegation to compete in the week-long Private Schools Athletic Association (Prisaa) 2015 meet in Iloilo City, a sports official said Friday.

Prof. Elbert Atilano Sr., PRISAA national executive director, said the week-long athletic competition will reel off Saturday and ends Friday, April 17.

The Prisaa games include the following: baseball; basketball; volleyball; beach volleyball; football; sepak takraw; athletics; badminton; boxing; chess; dance sports; karate-do; lawn tennis; swimming; table tennis; taekwondo; and, weightlifting.

Atilano said the Region 9 delegation consisted of athletes and coaches from the cities of Dipolog, Pagadian, Isabela, and Zamboanga.

Atilano said he expects the athletes from the region to dominate in weightlifting, boxing, and athletic events.

6 Nabbed in Dimataling and ZC for Illegal Drugs

• Source: http://pro9.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/public-relations/news-release/1159-4-nabbed-in-dimataling-and-zc-for-drug-possession
• Thursday, April 9, 2015

By Police Inspector Dahlan T. Samuddin with report from PO2 Jonas D Macasa Jr. (RPIO9)

Dimataling, Zamboanga Del Sur - Elements of Dimataling Police arrested Benhar Bonga y Manajer, 23, during their mobile patrol in Barangay Kagawasan at around 11:30 AM of April 4, 2015. This is for violation of R.A. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act Of 2002). Confiscated from him was a sachet of suspected shabu, and drug paraphernalia. Suspect is temporarily detained at Dimataling Police Station while a case for violation of R.A. 9165 is being prepared for filing in court.

Zamboanga City - Two persons and a minor were arrested by the members of SWAT, Rapid Deployment Platoon and ZCPSC at a checkpoint along the national highway in Brgy. Upper Calarian, at 8:20 AM of April 3, 2015. The arrested persons were identified as Jose Patagoc Jr y Francisco, 22, Jaime Dumdum y Glinogo, 32, and “Al”, 17. Confiscated from them were a sachet of suspected shabu and drug paraphernalia. Suspects were flagged down for a visible traffic violation before yielding the prohibited substance. Suspects are presently detained at ZCPSC for filing of appropriate charges in court.

Zamboanga City - Operatives of Sta. Maria Police Station conducted a buy-bust operation at Estrada Drive, Barangay San Roque at 1:00 PM of April 4, 2015. This resulted in the arrest of Aljimar Lainuddin y Lulu, 30, resident of said barangay. Confiscated from him were two sachets of suspected shabu and marked money. Lainuddin is presently detained at said station for filing of appropriate charges in court.

Zamboanga City - Operatives of Zamboanga City Police Station 11 conducted a buy-bust operation near Zion school in Barangay Canelar at 4:20 in the afternoon of April 4, 2015. The operation resulted in the arrest of Perlin Saraza y Buena, 36, resident of said place. Confiscated from the suspect were two sachets of suspected shabu and marked money. Suspect is presently detained at said station for filing of appropriate charges in court, whereas the prohibited substance will be submitted to RCLO9 for examination.

Labangan PNP Cuffs Suspect on Attempted Murder

• Source: http://pro9.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/public-relations/news-release/1153-labangan-pnp-cuffs-suspect-on-attempted-murder
• Wednesday, April 8, 2015

By Police Inspector Dahlan T. Samuddin with report from PO2 Jonas D Macasa Jr. (RPIO9)

Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur - Intelligence operatives of Labangan Police Station conducted a manhunt operation in Barangay Upper Sang-An at around 11:30 in the morning of April 3, 2015.

This resulted in the arrest of Muhammad Caug y Talumpa, 42, resident of said village. Subject wanted person was arrested by virtue of warrant for Attempted Murder docketed under Criminal Case No. 10234-2k11 with recommended bail bond of Php 120,000.00, issued by Presiding Judge Rolando L. Goan, RTC 9th Judicial Region, Branch 21, Pagadian City, dated December 21, 2011. Arrested person is now detained at Labangan Police Station for proper disposition.

Lumbia bags first prize in Fire Olympics 2015

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371428308271/lumbia-bags-first-prize-in-fire-olympics-2015-
• Tuesday, April 7, 2015

By Gideon C. Corgue (FPG/GCC/PIA9-Pagadian City)

PAGADIAN CITY, April 7 (PIA) –For the second time the Volunteer Fire Brigade (VFB) team of barangay Lumbia has bested five other teams in the recently concluded Fire Olympics 2015 held here at the city oval, highlighting the Fire Prevention Month celebration.

Anchored on the theme, “Kaligtasan sa Sunog: Alamin, Gawin at Isabuhay Natin!,” the participating teams competed for the following events, namely, hose laying and replacement of busted hose, bucket relay and flammable liquid extinguishers."Kaligtasan sa Sunog: Alamin, Gawin at Isabuhay Natin!"

Barangay Tiguma was adjudged 1st runner-up followed by Barangay Kawit.

The winning teams received cash prizes, trophies and certificates of excellence.

Barangay councilor Gregory Maghinay said, “to win first prize in the Fire Olympics for a second time is a huge honor.”

“Dako kaayo nga dungog alang kanamo nga mga volunteer fire brigades nga midaug sa maong kompetisyon sa ikaduhang higayon ug mapasigarbuhon kaayo kami niini nga pasidungog,” Maghinay exclaimed.

(It is a huge honor for us, the volunteer fire brigades, to win this competition for the second time, and we are extremely proud of this award.)

The team, Maghinay said, was composed of 12 barangay Tanods.

“Ang mga mga miyembro sa Barangay Tanod mao ang among gipaapil sa Fire Olympics kay sila man gud ang mga first responders panahon kung adunay sunog mahitabo,” Maghinay said.

(The members of the Barangay Tanod are our participants to the Fire Olympics because they are our first responders in case a fire happens.)

The team will represent the city in the provincial level competition in September this year.

LGU takes an active role in climate change adaptation, says DILG official

• Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371428297995/lgu-takes-an-active-role-in-climate-change-adaptation-says-dilg-official
• Monday, April 6, 2015

By Gideon C. Corgue (FPG/GCC/PIA9-Pagadian City)

PAGADIAN CITY, April 6 (PIA) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged the local government units (LGUs) to prepare for natural disasters.

In his message during the operation “Listo” provincial convergence and launching ceremony of disaster preparedness manual at Hotel Guillermo here, Provincial Director Verner Virgilio Jayme of DILG-Zamboanga del Sur said the LGU takes an active role in Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM).

“The LGUs are mandated to take an active role in climate change adaptation and mitigation measures to ensure safety of families and communities in times of disasters,” Jayme pointed out.

Jayme also said the role of the local chief executives as chairpersons of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Councils (LDRRMC) is very important in making the local communities prepared for typhoons and floods.

Jayme said the government is embarking a very important program dubbed “operation listo” to enhance the capabilities of LGUs to be at the forefront of the government’s initiative to adapt, mitigate and prepare for climate change and disasters.

Jayme said the disaster preparedness manual distributed to the 24 municipalities and a city will help them formulate their respective plans and allow them to assess/determine their level of readiness including their needs to meet the minimum requirements for readiness.

“It also assists them in planning for disaster response. They can also ask from DILG to reinforce them long before any typhoon arrives,” Jayme said.

The manual contains three critical preparedness actions: Alpha (Yellow), Bravo (Orange), and Charlie (Red).

Meanwhile, Assistant Regional Director Pedro Cuevas in his message said the public should be prepared in the event of any natural disaster. “We should not be complacent and rely upon just the prayer, instead we should be proactive,” Cuevas urged.

Cuevas also said “disasters and calamities may strike at any place or time, as we have already experienced and witnessed how these disasters affected the lives of many Filipinos.”

In support of the said program, the local chief executives and government officials joined the ceremonial signing of “Listo Ako” commitment to symbolize their united vow of gearing up local communities for disaster preparedness.”

Mahayag LGU Employee and 1 Minor, Busted on Drugs

• Source: http://pro9.pnp.gov.ph/index.php/public-relations/news-release/1138-mahayag-lgu-employee-and-1-minor-busted-on-drugs
• Saturday, April 4, 2015 7:16 pm

By Police Inspector Dahlan T. Samuddin with report from PO2 Jonas D Macasa Jr. and PO3 Jessica DT Sarsalejo (RPIO9)

Zamboanga del Sur - An employee of Mahayag LGU was arrested after a large sachet of suspected shabu, drug paraphernalia placed inside a universal battery charger, and marked money was recovered in his possession. Suspect identified as Jayme Brobo was arrested during the drug buy-bust operation by Mahayag MPS in Purok 2, Barangay Poblacion, Mahayag at about 4:20 PM of March 31, 2015. Suspect is now detained at Mahayag MPS for proper disposition.

Zamboanga City - A male minor was placed under the custody of ZCPSC SWAT Team after a sachet of suspected shabu was recovered from him at a checkpoint along the highway in Barangay Cawit at about 12:30 AM of March 31, 2015. Several drug paraphernalia were also recovered from him. Said minor was turned-over to Ayala PS for proper disposition.

1 of 3 children taken hostage in Zambo Sur found dead

• Source: http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2015/04/03/1-of-3-children-taken-hostage-in-zambo-sur-found-dead/
• Friday, April 3, 2015 7:16 pm

(MindaNews)

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/03 April) – One of the three children who were seized Tuesday in Pitogo town in Zamboanga del Sur by suspected kidnappers was found dead Friday morning.

Zynielle Jay Garban, 2, a grandchild of Pitogo Mayor Richard Garban, was plucked out from the sea by fishermen near the town’s shore around 8 a.m., Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre, Zamboanga del Sur police director said.

Ecaldre said the fishermen brought to Pitogo the child’s body, which was positively identified by the victim’s family.

Garban, her three-year-old elder brother, Ace Jay, and bakery worker Ledegie Tomarong, 17, were seized by 10 gunmen during a shootout around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the fish port in Barangay Poblacion, Pitogo.

The shootout ensued as policemen pursued the gunmen who tried but failed to seize their target, businesswoman Chzarenia Kapa Sajulga, who owns a bakery in downtown Pitogo.

The gunmen made good their escape as they grabbed the three children, who were at the fish port, and made them as human shields preventing the policemen from further pursuing them.

Ecaldre said investigation showed that the victim, who bore contusions in the neck, was apparently strangled to death and thrown into the sea.

He said policemen and soldiers were tracking down the whereabouts of the other hostages.

The gunmen, who escaped aboard two motorized bancas, sped towards Zamboanga Sibugay province.

Zambo Sur police assures business group security measures are in place

• Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=749942
• Thursday, April 2, 2015

By Hirohito D. Cadion [(PNA), CTB/TPG/HDC]

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, April 2 (PNA) – The local business community has strongly called on the police and military authorities to tighten security measures in this province.

The call of the Pagadian-Zamboanga del Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. (PZCCIFI) came after gunmen, believed to be kidnappers, seized late Tuesday two grandchildren of a mayor and a bakery worker in the nearby town of Pitogo.

The gunmen seized the children and took them as human shield when a shootout ensued with pursuing policemen after they failed to snatch their target victim, Chzarenia Kapa Sajulga, a businesswoman who owns a bakery in downtown Pitogo.

Mercedes Lourdes Quisumbing, PZCCIFI president, said Thursday they have alerted the business community to take precautionary measure against kidnapping and other forms of atrocities.

Quisumbing said the chamber is set to meet with all businessmen to discuss the prevailing peace and order condition of this province.

Meanwhile, Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre, provincial police director, has assured the business community that security measures are in place in coordination with the military forces.

Ecaldre said he is open to recommendations and suggestions as far a security measure of this province is concern.

The gunmen seized the two grandson of Pitogo Mayor Richard Garban namely Ace Jay Garban, three and Zynielle Jay Garban, two and bakery worker Ledegie Tomarong, 17 after they failed to seized Sajulga, who managed to run and locked herself in a room.

The gunmen boarded two motorized bancas and sped towards Zamboanga Sibugay province bringing along with them the victims.

It will be recalled that Sajulga’s sister-in-law, Monaliza Kapa, also a businesswoman, was kidnapped in November 2011 and was released in January 2012.

Zambo Sur invites Celso to speak on BBL

• Source: http://zamboangatimes.ph/zamboangatimes/top-news/14630-zambo-sur-invites-celso-to-speak-on-bbl.html
• Wednesday, April 1, 2015 11:39

By Claro A. Lanipa (FPG/CAL/PIA-9)

Government officials and employees and representatives of the private sector in Zamboanga del Sur were enlightened on the Bangsamoro Basic Law or BBL in a forum conducted by Zamboanga City District 1 Congressman Celso Lobregat at the Executive Hall of Pagadian City.

Lobregat was invited to speak on the topic by Zamboanga del Sur Governor Tony Cerilles who described the Zamboanga City solon as most prepared among members of Congress to articulate on the BBL, and the various issues and concerns.

The participants numbering some 300 composed of the province’s municipal mayors, vice mayors, councilors, barangay chairmen and kagawad, Non-government organizations, the business sector, government officials and employees of Pagadian City led by Mayor Romeo Pulmones , to include regional government officials, heard Lobregat as he articulated on the contentious issues on HB 4994 which is also the subject of hearings in Congress.

Also in attendance were Congressman Victor Yu of the 1st District and Congresswoman Aurora Cerilles of the 2nd District.

Lobregat said this forum is being done so that those present will have better understanding of the BBL and they can later explain to their constituents, members of the associations or groups they belong on how the BBL can affect their lives.

Lobregat reiterated that ‘we are for peace, we want the BBL to be passed, but it must be fair, just, acceptable, feasible, and consistent with the Constitution and existing laws’.

Explaining his support for amending certain questionable provisions in the BBL, Gov. Cerilles said ‘ we are not anti-muslim, we are pro-filipino’.

The forum on the BBL was held right after the Regional Development Council [RDC] Expanded Executive Committee meeting FY 2016 Budget Review and Consultation presided by Acting Chairman Teresita Socorro Ramos, NEDA IX regional director. also held at the Executive Hall of Pagadian City Hall.