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==Zambo crisis prompts postponement of ZamPen Cave Summit, 9th National Bird Fest==
*Source:http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2013/09/20/zambo-crisis-prompts-postponement-of-zampen-cave-summit-9th-national-bird-fest/
*Friday, September 20, 2013 10:30 am
:By Frencie Carreon  (MindaNews)
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/ 20 September)—Two major ecotourism-related events here—the Zamboanga Peninsula Cave Summit and the 9th National Bird Festival—have been postponed due to the ongoing armed conflict.
Mary Jane Bugante, Department of Tourism Region 9 director, and Roservirico Tan, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 9 information officer, confirmed to MindaNews the postponement in separate interviews.
Tan said that the postponement was owing to the security crisis in the city, involving combatants of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and government forces, which began on September 9.
“Spelunkers and cavers from all over the region, including spelunkers from Belgium, are expected to come to the regional cave summit,” Tan said.
The Cave Summit, which was originally set on October 1-2, was moved to November. It was supposed to be the opening event for the month-long Octoberfest that is celebrated by Zamboangueños across the world in honor of the city’s patron, the Lady of the Pillar, whose shrine stands at the historic Fort Pilar.
“We would like to showcase the beauty of the caves here in Zamboanga City. We have more or less 600 caves here. This event would enhance the ecotourism potentials of these caves,” Tan emphasized.
“The Bird Festival is also an international event as we invited birdwatchers from Europe and from other parts of the country. It was also postponed indefinitely,” Tan added.
The 9th National Bird Festival was originally set on October 4-5, but with the security crisis the city is currently going through, the regional tourism office decided to move this to an indefinite date, according to Bugante.
“The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines is committed to hold it here, as stated by Gina Mapua, its president. Safety is a priority concern,” she added.
Earlier, Bugante stated that Zamboanga “is not withdrawing” from its commitment to host the event.
Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco-Salazar told MindaNews that prior to this ongoing armed conflict, the city was bracing to launch its tourism campaign “Zoom In, Zamboanga” as its market brand for the upcoming Fiesta Hermosa.
Meanwhile, commercial flights to the city are now back. As of Friday, Bugante said Cebu Pacific (CebuPac) has resumed with one round-trip flight while Philippine Airlines (PAL) has two to accommodate those who have been stranded for days.
Intra-island (Mindanao) flights have not yet been scheduled.
Under the revised flight times, CebuPac Flight 5J853 departs Manila at 11 a.m. and arrives at 12:30 p.m., and 5J854 flies out at 1:30 p.m. and arrives at 3:10 p.m. in Manila.
On the other hand, PAL’s 2P993 leaves Manila at 9 a.m. and arrives here at 10:40 a.m. Flight 2P994 is set to take off at 11:10 a.m. and arrives in Manila at 12:40 p.m. PAL’s 2P997 departs Manila at 1:50 p.m. and arrives 3:30 p.m. Its 2P998 flight leaves Zamboanga at 4 p.m. and arrives in Manila at 5:30 p.m.
The above flight schedules are only for September 20, as both airlines have yet to make further announcements.
==CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS==
*Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/75929-CAMPAIGN-AGAINST-ILLEGAL-DRUGS.html
*Thursday, September 19, 2013
:By PO2 Radzben S. Jul (PNP-PRO9)
On or about 11:00 in the morning of September 18, 2013, elements of Aurora Municipal Police Station while conducting operation against illegal drugs, intercepted one Rogelio Jimenez, Jr y Gin-o, 39 years old, single and a resident of Purok Mauswagon, Barangay Poblacion, Aurora.
When inspected, subject yielded two (2) sachets which contained white crystalline granules, believed to be Shabu and two (2) rolled aluminum foil.
Arrested person was brought to Aurora Municipal Police Station and detained at its detention cell, while confiscated items were forwarded to PNP Crime Laboratory, Zamboanga del Sur.
Appropriate charges will be filed in court against the suspect.
0909309034679 is the contact number of the investigator.
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On or about 11:15 in the evening of September 18, 2013, intelligence operatives of Pagadian City while conducting buy-bust operation at Leon Kilat, San Pedro District, Pagadian City, resulted to the arrest of Junrey Sabella y Ybañez, 24 years old, single and a resident of Sun Rise Village, Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City.
He was arrested after handed Shabu to the poseur buyer.
Confiscated from his possession were three (3) small heat sachet which contained suspected Shabu, two (2) aluminum foil, a Php 100 bill with serial number TB641110 and a Suzuki motorcycle with licensed plate 2729JK used in the illegal drugs trading.
Suspect detained at the detention cell of Pagadian City Police Station, while recovered suspected Shabu were forwarded to Zamboanga del Sur PNP Crime Laboratory.
Appropriate charges will be filed in court against the suspect.
09205475746 is the contact number of the investigator.
==Handog Titulo caps Zambo. Surs 61st founding anniversary==
*Source:http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1361379489106
*Wednesday, September 18, 2013
:By Alma Lacharon-Tingcang (FPG/ALT-PIA9/Zambo Sibugay)
PAGADIAN CITY, Sept. 18 (PIA) -- It was one momentous occasion in the life of the recipients.
On the 61st founding anniversary of the province of Zamboanga del Sur, 154 beneficiaries received their residential land titles through Republic Act (RA) 10023 or the Free Patent Act which was held on Sept. 16 at the Megayon Stage, Provincial Government Center, Dao, this city.
The beneficiaries come from Pagadian City and the municipalities of Bayog, Guipos, Mahayag, Molave, Pitogo, Ramon Magsaysay, San Pablo and Vincenzo Sagun.
During the awarding ceremony, Dumalinao town mayor and Zamboanga del Sur League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) President Ace William E. Cerilles, said his father, then congressman and now governor of the province, Antonio H. Cerilles had authored RA 10023.
"RA 10023 is a law that authorizes administrative issuance of free patents on residential lands to every qualified Filipino with no land title," the young mayor said.
This means that claimants do not need to go through lengthy, tedious and other demanding court processes to gain access to residential lots that they have been occupying and cultivating for a minimum of 10 years.
He said the process has been made easier and more accessible for claimants to own the land. "Aside from that, you did not spend much because the services of a lawyer are not required," Mayor Cerilles told the beneficiaries.
"In fact, this is the only law in the Philippines giving a chance to residents to own the land that they have been occupying for a minimum of 10 years. This is just a formalization of your ownership, a form of security for your property," the mayor happily announced.
“We all know that land titles are very important especially for those who are living in the countryside. Because of these land titles that you now possess, you can have a sound sleep. And your great grandparents will never need to be afraid that the land where your house stands will be taken away from you,” he assured.
Mayor Cerilles congratulated the certified new landowners and said, “seeing your smiles make me proud of my father who is the author of this act. Not only Zambosurians were able to benefit and own a parcel of land because of this law, but millions of Filipinos are now certified land title holders,” he added.
Mayor Cerilles, together with Pagadian City Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones and DENR Regional Executive Director Atty. Arleigh J. Adorable distributed the residential land titles with the assistance of PENRO Dr. Adelaida Borja, Provincial Register of Deeds Atty. Ricardo Z. Dioso and City Register of Deeds Atty. Samrollah M. Dekire.
==Pagadian City Red Cross seeks blood donations for Zambo standoff victims==
*Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=566668
*Tuesday, September 17, 2013
:(PNA), FFC/TPGJR/CHARNYL S. ALBARRACIN/UTB
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Sept. 17 (PNA) –- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has urged residents here to voluntarily donate blood to help provide humanitarian assistance to victims of the standoff in Zamboanga City that enters the ninth day Tuesday.
The appeal was made by PRC Board of Director Chairman Dr. Reynaldo Ortiz, who asked the residents to help save lives through donating blood for those affected in the crisis in Zamboanga City.
Ortiz said the blood would be provided to the needs of the 105 people who were wounded in the fighting.
Twenty-three of the 105 were civilians while 82 were either soldiers or policemen injured in the sporadic clashes.
Those who want to donate blood may drop by the local PRC office which is open 24 hours a day in Barangay Dao, this city, according to Ortiz.
He said monetary donations will also be accepted and will be properly issued with corresponding official receipts.
The PRC has dispatched the second batch of truck loaded with relief goods to the affected families in Zamboanga City.
The relief goods consist of milk, medicines, rice, sardines, noodles, biscuits, and others.
==STABBING INCIDENT==
*Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/75591-STABBING-INCIDENT.html
*Monday, September 16, 2013
:By PO1 Radzben S. Jul (PNP-PRO9)
On or about 11:30 in the evening of September 2013, a stabbing incident transpired in front of Ocean Eleven KTV Bar located along Duterte Street, Barangay Gatas, Pagadian City, wherein, one Nicasio C Silvestre, 34 years old, married and a resident of Barangay Kagawasan also of Pagadian City, stabbed by Danny Bustillo, 22 years old Gibe Lantaca, 44 years old and both are residents of Purok Bagong Buhay, Balangasan District, Pagadian City with the use of hunting knife.
Victim sustained multiple stabbed wounds on the different parts of his body which resulted to his instant death.
Suspects immediately escaped and fled towards unknown direction, however, they were arrested by the responding policemen from Pagadian City Police Station.
Investigation conducted disclosed that prior to the incident, victim and suspects were having drinking session at the Ocean Eleven KTV, when they engaged on a heated argument.
After which, they went outside the said establishment, then victim stabbed Danny Bustillo and was wounded, but he was able to ran away, then, victim stabbed Gibe Lantaca and was hit.
Despite of being wounded, Gibe grappled for possession of the hunting knife and was able to disarm the victim.
Then, Gibe stabbed the victim several times.
Arrested suspects undergo investigation at Pagadian City Police Office to determine their culpability.
09205475746 in the contact number of the investigator of Pagadian City Police Station.
==MNLFs massing up in Zambo Sur: Report==
*Source:http://zamboangatimes.ph/zamboangatimes/top-news/8538-mnlfs-massing-up-in-zambo-sur-report-.html
*Sunday, September 15, 2013 13:59
:By Allen Abastillas
An information received by the Highway Patrol Group-9 through text messages disclosed that MNLF in Zamboanga del  Sur are on formation in the municipalities of Olutanga and Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay.
Highway Patrol Group 9 Provincial Team Zamboanga del Sur Unit chief Sr. Insp. Dexter Diones said they forwared the said information to hru the intelligence community for validation.
Another information disclosed that MNLF female sympathizers were seen buying food supplies in bulk.
Diones led his men together with the Provincial Public Safety Company in conducting check points and  checking of the entry of motorvehicles in Pagadian City.
“We are on full alert and supporting the military in its security measures in the province in relation with the MNLF attack in Zamboanga City’, Diones said.
He said that regular bus trips of the Rural Transit to Zamboanga City have set from  3:00 to 10:00 in the morning.
Meanwhile, Diones said that Pres. Aquino with Philippine National Police Chief Dir. Gen.  Alan C. Purisima arrived in Pagadian City between 7:00 to 8:35 a.m. in two separate planes —
Aquino and Purisima proceeded to Zamboanga City to monitor and assess the Zamboanga City crisis.
==PNoy declares Sept. 18 holiday in Zamboanga Sur in time for anniversary==
*Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/75480-PNoy-declares-Sept.-18-holiday-in-Zamboanga-Sur-in-time-for-anniversary.html
*Saturday, September 14, 2013
:(PNA)/ LAM/TPGJR/CSALBARRACIN/MEC
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared September 18 as special non-working holiday in this province in line with its 61st founding anniversary.
This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme: “Bag-ong Pagsalig 2013: Padayon nga Kaugmaran Alang sa Kalinaw ug Kalambuan sa Lalawigan (New Trust 2013: Continuous Development for Peace and Progress in the Province).
Provincial Press Bureau head Leo Santillan said that all is set for the week-long activities marking the 61st founding anniversary of this province.
Santillan said the festivities kicked-off Friday with a civic and military parade, the raising of the banners, women congress, trade fair and search for Ms. J.H. Cerilles State College 2013.
“Everything is set for the upcoming celebration,” Santillan said.
The other activities that will highlight the celebration are the following: Provincial Meet; Teachers and Law Enforcers Night and Awarding of Outstanding Law Enforcers with Senator Antonio Trillanes IV as guest of honor on Saturday; Youth Congress; 4-H Club Livelihood Training; Tree Planting and Awarding of Youth Achievers and Outstanding Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) with 16th Congress Deputy Speaker Georgidi Aggabao as guest speaker on Sunday; Liga ng Punong Barangay Congress, Festival Dance Competition, Liga ng Barangay Night and Inauguration of Charity Ward of ZamboSur Medical Center with Health Sec. Enrique Ona on Sept. 16; and, Handog Titulo, Barangay Emergency Response Team (BERT) Congress and anniversary program with Vice President Jejomar Binay as guest of honor on Sept. 18.
Governor Antonio Cerilles has enjoined the residents to take part in the week-long festivity.
==CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS==
*Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/75334-CAMPAIGN-AGAINST-ILLEGAL-DRUGS.html
*Friday, September 13, 2013
:By Radzben S. Jul (PNP-PRO9)
On or about 10:15 in the evening of September 10, 2013, elements of Pitogo Police Station conducted roving patrol and operation “kap-kap” in all video k house of Poblacion, Pitogo, Zamboanga Del Sur that resulted to the arrests of Salipada Lindangan y Mantolino, Samidon Basilan Y Budas and Marsom Kudarat Y Kusain, all residents of Poblacion, Dimataling, Zamboanga Del Sur.
Said persons caught in the act throwing something that when the raiding team picked the said object and verified it was a white transparent plastic containing three small heat sealed transparent plastic sachet which contain white crystalline substance which the team believed was methamphetamine hydro chloride locally known as “shabu” and four pieces of aluminum foil.
Suspects were detained at Dimataling Police Station Detention cell for proper disposition and for filing a case of dangerous drugs RA 9165 while a single motorcycle Honda is now impounded at mentioned station.
P02 Josephus M Elorde with contact number 09478913601
==2nd Lechon Festival caps 49th Araw ng Midsalip==
*Source:http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2013/09/2nd-lechon-festival-caps-49th-araw-ng.html
*Thursday, September 12, 2013 2:11 pm
:By Alma L. Tingcang (PIA9)
MIDSALIP, Zamboanga del Sur - The 2nd Lechon Festival, one of the highlights of the 49th Araw ng Midsalip, brought together 26 participating barangays at the municipal grounds in a grand festivity Monday.
“This activity was fully supported by Mayor Liwaya A. Paras and all municipal and barangay officials of Midsalip town,” said Protacio Elmidulan, municipal secretary and chairperson of the “Lechon Festival.”
“You would notice an improvement in the presentation, as compared to the 1st Lechon Festival which was just simple. Now we have add-ons like the 200 pieces “hanging rice” or “puso” in the local dialect, spicy vinegar and assorted fruits nicely arranged surrounding the lechon,” Elmidulan proudly said.
The first prize was bagged by Barangay Guinabot with a cash prize of P5,000; second prize went to Canipay Sur winning P3,000; and barangay Timbaboy won the third prize of P2,000.
Non-winning barangays were each given a consolation prize of P1,000.
Dr. Darwin Lloyd Sulay of the Department of Agriculture (DA)-9 served as the chairman of the board of judges with Gideon C. Corgue of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-9, Ms. Madelane Lagare of Midsalip-LGU and Espacio Tomarong of the Provincial Veterinarian’s Office (PVO) as members.
Meanwhile, Vice Mayor Leonida Angcap said Midsalip will be celebrating next year its 50th founding anniversary and she assured that it will be a grand event with a number of activities and more attractions to mark its golden year.
Mayor Paras, on the other hand, expressed her profound thanks to all municipal and barangay officials and to all the people for the support and cooperation which contributed to the successful celebration of the 49th Araw ng Midsalip.
==Pagadian PNP beefs up security measures to prevent Zamboanga raid spillover==
*Source:http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2013/09/pagadian-pnp-beefs-up-security-measures.html
*Wednesday, September 11, 2013 2:23 pm
:By Gideon C. Corgue (PIA9)
           
PAGADIAN CITY – The City Police Office (CPO) here is now intensifying its security measures following the clashes between the armed members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and government troops in Zamboanga City on Monday, leaving 10 people dead and 36 others injured.
City police director Genn Macario Dulawan said in an interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) that police men have been deployed in coastal and urban barangays following the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) meeting called by its chairman, Mayor Romeo Pulmones Monday afternoon.
Dulawan also disclosed that checkpoints were already set up in all entry and exit points of the city with regular roving patrol.
The police chief said that prior to the CPOC meeting an emergency conference was called by the newly installed police provincial director Sr. Supt. Sofronio Elcadre with municipal police chiefs to discuss security plans for the entire province.
The entire police force was put on heightened alert to prevent the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) to slip into city.
As to the text message being circulated stating “The MNLF will attack Pagadian City on Tuesday evening, harm its residents, burn their houses, and place bombs in urban barangays,” Dulawan said “the PNP validated it and found it to be false.”
Dulawan, however, appealed to the residents to remain calm and be extra vigilant.
“If they would notice suspicious armed men in their barangays they should call these hotline numbers: 09499533159- PCPO & 09999973709-ZSPPO,” Dulawan urged.
Meanwhile, the chief of police lauded barangay officials for quickly informing the police about the presence of unidentified men who were later identified as media practitioners from Manila who came to cover the standoff wrought by MNLF-Misuari faction in Zamboanga City.
==VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT==
==VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT==
*Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/75027-VEHICULAR-TRAFFIC-ACCIDENT.html
*Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/75027-VEHICULAR-TRAFFIC-ACCIDENT.html

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Think about this. Don't just brush off these questions.

  • Why is RELIGION still involved in WARS? Isn't religion supposed to be about PEACE?
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WHY??

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Zambo crisis prompts postponement of ZamPen Cave Summit, 9th National Bird Fest

By Frencie Carreon (MindaNews)

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/ 20 September)—Two major ecotourism-related events here—the Zamboanga Peninsula Cave Summit and the 9th National Bird Festival—have been postponed due to the ongoing armed conflict.

Mary Jane Bugante, Department of Tourism Region 9 director, and Roservirico Tan, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 9 information officer, confirmed to MindaNews the postponement in separate interviews.

Tan said that the postponement was owing to the security crisis in the city, involving combatants of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and government forces, which began on September 9.

“Spelunkers and cavers from all over the region, including spelunkers from Belgium, are expected to come to the regional cave summit,” Tan said.

The Cave Summit, which was originally set on October 1-2, was moved to November. It was supposed to be the opening event for the month-long Octoberfest that is celebrated by Zamboangueños across the world in honor of the city’s patron, the Lady of the Pillar, whose shrine stands at the historic Fort Pilar.

“We would like to showcase the beauty of the caves here in Zamboanga City. We have more or less 600 caves here. This event would enhance the ecotourism potentials of these caves,” Tan emphasized.

“The Bird Festival is also an international event as we invited birdwatchers from Europe and from other parts of the country. It was also postponed indefinitely,” Tan added.

The 9th National Bird Festival was originally set on October 4-5, but with the security crisis the city is currently going through, the regional tourism office decided to move this to an indefinite date, according to Bugante.

“The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines is committed to hold it here, as stated by Gina Mapua, its president. Safety is a priority concern,” she added.

Earlier, Bugante stated that Zamboanga “is not withdrawing” from its commitment to host the event.

Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco-Salazar told MindaNews that prior to this ongoing armed conflict, the city was bracing to launch its tourism campaign “Zoom In, Zamboanga” as its market brand for the upcoming Fiesta Hermosa.

Meanwhile, commercial flights to the city are now back. As of Friday, Bugante said Cebu Pacific (CebuPac) has resumed with one round-trip flight while Philippine Airlines (PAL) has two to accommodate those who have been stranded for days.

Intra-island (Mindanao) flights have not yet been scheduled.

Under the revised flight times, CebuPac Flight 5J853 departs Manila at 11 a.m. and arrives at 12:30 p.m., and 5J854 flies out at 1:30 p.m. and arrives at 3:10 p.m. in Manila.

On the other hand, PAL’s 2P993 leaves Manila at 9 a.m. and arrives here at 10:40 a.m. Flight 2P994 is set to take off at 11:10 a.m. and arrives in Manila at 12:40 p.m. PAL’s 2P997 departs Manila at 1:50 p.m. and arrives 3:30 p.m. Its 2P998 flight leaves Zamboanga at 4 p.m. and arrives in Manila at 5:30 p.m.

The above flight schedules are only for September 20, as both airlines have yet to make further announcements.

CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS

By PO2 Radzben S. Jul (PNP-PRO9)

On or about 11:00 in the morning of September 18, 2013, elements of Aurora Municipal Police Station while conducting operation against illegal drugs, intercepted one Rogelio Jimenez, Jr y Gin-o, 39 years old, single and a resident of Purok Mauswagon, Barangay Poblacion, Aurora.

When inspected, subject yielded two (2) sachets which contained white crystalline granules, believed to be Shabu and two (2) rolled aluminum foil.

Arrested person was brought to Aurora Municipal Police Station and detained at its detention cell, while confiscated items were forwarded to PNP Crime Laboratory, Zamboanga del Sur.

Appropriate charges will be filed in court against the suspect.

0909309034679 is the contact number of the investigator.

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On or about 11:15 in the evening of September 18, 2013, intelligence operatives of Pagadian City while conducting buy-bust operation at Leon Kilat, San Pedro District, Pagadian City, resulted to the arrest of Junrey Sabella y Ybañez, 24 years old, single and a resident of Sun Rise Village, Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City.

He was arrested after handed Shabu to the poseur buyer.

Confiscated from his possession were three (3) small heat sachet which contained suspected Shabu, two (2) aluminum foil, a Php 100 bill with serial number TB641110 and a Suzuki motorcycle with licensed plate 2729JK used in the illegal drugs trading.

Suspect detained at the detention cell of Pagadian City Police Station, while recovered suspected Shabu were forwarded to Zamboanga del Sur PNP Crime Laboratory.

Appropriate charges will be filed in court against the suspect.

09205475746 is the contact number of the investigator.

Handog Titulo caps Zambo. Surs 61st founding anniversary

By Alma Lacharon-Tingcang (FPG/ALT-PIA9/Zambo Sibugay)

PAGADIAN CITY, Sept. 18 (PIA) -- It was one momentous occasion in the life of the recipients.

On the 61st founding anniversary of the province of Zamboanga del Sur, 154 beneficiaries received their residential land titles through Republic Act (RA) 10023 or the Free Patent Act which was held on Sept. 16 at the Megayon Stage, Provincial Government Center, Dao, this city.

The beneficiaries come from Pagadian City and the municipalities of Bayog, Guipos, Mahayag, Molave, Pitogo, Ramon Magsaysay, San Pablo and Vincenzo Sagun.

During the awarding ceremony, Dumalinao town mayor and Zamboanga del Sur League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) President Ace William E. Cerilles, said his father, then congressman and now governor of the province, Antonio H. Cerilles had authored RA 10023.

"RA 10023 is a law that authorizes administrative issuance of free patents on residential lands to every qualified Filipino with no land title," the young mayor said.

This means that claimants do not need to go through lengthy, tedious and other demanding court processes to gain access to residential lots that they have been occupying and cultivating for a minimum of 10 years.

He said the process has been made easier and more accessible for claimants to own the land. "Aside from that, you did not spend much because the services of a lawyer are not required," Mayor Cerilles told the beneficiaries.

"In fact, this is the only law in the Philippines giving a chance to residents to own the land that they have been occupying for a minimum of 10 years. This is just a formalization of your ownership, a form of security for your property," the mayor happily announced.

“We all know that land titles are very important especially for those who are living in the countryside. Because of these land titles that you now possess, you can have a sound sleep. And your great grandparents will never need to be afraid that the land where your house stands will be taken away from you,” he assured.

Mayor Cerilles congratulated the certified new landowners and said, “seeing your smiles make me proud of my father who is the author of this act. Not only Zambosurians were able to benefit and own a parcel of land because of this law, but millions of Filipinos are now certified land title holders,” he added.

Mayor Cerilles, together with Pagadian City Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones and DENR Regional Executive Director Atty. Arleigh J. Adorable distributed the residential land titles with the assistance of PENRO Dr. Adelaida Borja, Provincial Register of Deeds Atty. Ricardo Z. Dioso and City Register of Deeds Atty. Samrollah M. Dekire.

Pagadian City Red Cross seeks blood donations for Zambo standoff victims

(PNA), FFC/TPGJR/CHARNYL S. ALBARRACIN/UTB

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Sept. 17 (PNA) –- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has urged residents here to voluntarily donate blood to help provide humanitarian assistance to victims of the standoff in Zamboanga City that enters the ninth day Tuesday.

The appeal was made by PRC Board of Director Chairman Dr. Reynaldo Ortiz, who asked the residents to help save lives through donating blood for those affected in the crisis in Zamboanga City.

Ortiz said the blood would be provided to the needs of the 105 people who were wounded in the fighting.

Twenty-three of the 105 were civilians while 82 were either soldiers or policemen injured in the sporadic clashes.

Those who want to donate blood may drop by the local PRC office which is open 24 hours a day in Barangay Dao, this city, according to Ortiz.

He said monetary donations will also be accepted and will be properly issued with corresponding official receipts.

The PRC has dispatched the second batch of truck loaded with relief goods to the affected families in Zamboanga City.

The relief goods consist of milk, medicines, rice, sardines, noodles, biscuits, and others.

STABBING INCIDENT

By PO1 Radzben S. Jul (PNP-PRO9)

On or about 11:30 in the evening of September 2013, a stabbing incident transpired in front of Ocean Eleven KTV Bar located along Duterte Street, Barangay Gatas, Pagadian City, wherein, one Nicasio C Silvestre, 34 years old, married and a resident of Barangay Kagawasan also of Pagadian City, stabbed by Danny Bustillo, 22 years old Gibe Lantaca, 44 years old and both are residents of Purok Bagong Buhay, Balangasan District, Pagadian City with the use of hunting knife.

Victim sustained multiple stabbed wounds on the different parts of his body which resulted to his instant death.

Suspects immediately escaped and fled towards unknown direction, however, they were arrested by the responding policemen from Pagadian City Police Station.

Investigation conducted disclosed that prior to the incident, victim and suspects were having drinking session at the Ocean Eleven KTV, when they engaged on a heated argument.

After which, they went outside the said establishment, then victim stabbed Danny Bustillo and was wounded, but he was able to ran away, then, victim stabbed Gibe Lantaca and was hit.

Despite of being wounded, Gibe grappled for possession of the hunting knife and was able to disarm the victim.

Then, Gibe stabbed the victim several times.

Arrested suspects undergo investigation at Pagadian City Police Office to determine their culpability.

09205475746 in the contact number of the investigator of Pagadian City Police Station.

MNLFs massing up in Zambo Sur: Report

By Allen Abastillas

An information received by the Highway Patrol Group-9 through text messages disclosed that MNLF in Zamboanga del Sur are on formation in the municipalities of Olutanga and Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Highway Patrol Group 9 Provincial Team Zamboanga del Sur Unit chief Sr. Insp. Dexter Diones said they forwared the said information to hru the intelligence community for validation.

Another information disclosed that MNLF female sympathizers were seen buying food supplies in bulk.

Diones led his men together with the Provincial Public Safety Company in conducting check points and checking of the entry of motorvehicles in Pagadian City.

“We are on full alert and supporting the military in its security measures in the province in relation with the MNLF attack in Zamboanga City’, Diones said.

He said that regular bus trips of the Rural Transit to Zamboanga City have set from 3:00 to 10:00 in the morning.

Meanwhile, Diones said that Pres. Aquino with Philippine National Police Chief Dir. Gen. Alan C. Purisima arrived in Pagadian City between 7:00 to 8:35 a.m. in two separate planes —

Aquino and Purisima proceeded to Zamboanga City to monitor and assess the Zamboanga City crisis.

PNoy declares Sept. 18 holiday in Zamboanga Sur in time for anniversary

(PNA)/ LAM/TPGJR/CSALBARRACIN/MEC

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared September 18 as special non-working holiday in this province in line with its 61st founding anniversary.

This year’s celebration is anchored on the theme: “Bag-ong Pagsalig 2013: Padayon nga Kaugmaran Alang sa Kalinaw ug Kalambuan sa Lalawigan (New Trust 2013: Continuous Development for Peace and Progress in the Province).

Provincial Press Bureau head Leo Santillan said that all is set for the week-long activities marking the 61st founding anniversary of this province.

Santillan said the festivities kicked-off Friday with a civic and military parade, the raising of the banners, women congress, trade fair and search for Ms. J.H. Cerilles State College 2013.

“Everything is set for the upcoming celebration,” Santillan said.

The other activities that will highlight the celebration are the following: Provincial Meet; Teachers and Law Enforcers Night and Awarding of Outstanding Law Enforcers with Senator Antonio Trillanes IV as guest of honor on Saturday; Youth Congress; 4-H Club Livelihood Training; Tree Planting and Awarding of Youth Achievers and Outstanding Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) with 16th Congress Deputy Speaker Georgidi Aggabao as guest speaker on Sunday; Liga ng Punong Barangay Congress, Festival Dance Competition, Liga ng Barangay Night and Inauguration of Charity Ward of ZamboSur Medical Center with Health Sec. Enrique Ona on Sept. 16; and, Handog Titulo, Barangay Emergency Response Team (BERT) Congress and anniversary program with Vice President Jejomar Binay as guest of honor on Sept. 18.

Governor Antonio Cerilles has enjoined the residents to take part in the week-long festivity.

CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS

By Radzben S. Jul (PNP-PRO9)

On or about 10:15 in the evening of September 10, 2013, elements of Pitogo Police Station conducted roving patrol and operation “kap-kap” in all video k house of Poblacion, Pitogo, Zamboanga Del Sur that resulted to the arrests of Salipada Lindangan y Mantolino, Samidon Basilan Y Budas and Marsom Kudarat Y Kusain, all residents of Poblacion, Dimataling, Zamboanga Del Sur.

Said persons caught in the act throwing something that when the raiding team picked the said object and verified it was a white transparent plastic containing three small heat sealed transparent plastic sachet which contain white crystalline substance which the team believed was methamphetamine hydro chloride locally known as “shabu” and four pieces of aluminum foil.

Suspects were detained at Dimataling Police Station Detention cell for proper disposition and for filing a case of dangerous drugs RA 9165 while a single motorcycle Honda is now impounded at mentioned station.

P02 Josephus M Elorde with contact number 09478913601

2nd Lechon Festival caps 49th Araw ng Midsalip

By Alma L. Tingcang (PIA9)

MIDSALIP, Zamboanga del Sur - The 2nd Lechon Festival, one of the highlights of the 49th Araw ng Midsalip, brought together 26 participating barangays at the municipal grounds in a grand festivity Monday.

“This activity was fully supported by Mayor Liwaya A. Paras and all municipal and barangay officials of Midsalip town,” said Protacio Elmidulan, municipal secretary and chairperson of the “Lechon Festival.”

“You would notice an improvement in the presentation, as compared to the 1st Lechon Festival which was just simple. Now we have add-ons like the 200 pieces “hanging rice” or “puso” in the local dialect, spicy vinegar and assorted fruits nicely arranged surrounding the lechon,” Elmidulan proudly said.

The first prize was bagged by Barangay Guinabot with a cash prize of P5,000; second prize went to Canipay Sur winning P3,000; and barangay Timbaboy won the third prize of P2,000.

Non-winning barangays were each given a consolation prize of P1,000.

Dr. Darwin Lloyd Sulay of the Department of Agriculture (DA)-9 served as the chairman of the board of judges with Gideon C. Corgue of the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-9, Ms. Madelane Lagare of Midsalip-LGU and Espacio Tomarong of the Provincial Veterinarian’s Office (PVO) as members.

Meanwhile, Vice Mayor Leonida Angcap said Midsalip will be celebrating next year its 50th founding anniversary and she assured that it will be a grand event with a number of activities and more attractions to mark its golden year.

Mayor Paras, on the other hand, expressed her profound thanks to all municipal and barangay officials and to all the people for the support and cooperation which contributed to the successful celebration of the 49th Araw ng Midsalip.

Pagadian PNP beefs up security measures to prevent Zamboanga raid spillover

By Gideon C. Corgue (PIA9)

PAGADIAN CITY – The City Police Office (CPO) here is now intensifying its security measures following the clashes between the armed members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and government troops in Zamboanga City on Monday, leaving 10 people dead and 36 others injured.

City police director Genn Macario Dulawan said in an interview with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) that police men have been deployed in coastal and urban barangays following the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) meeting called by its chairman, Mayor Romeo Pulmones Monday afternoon.

Dulawan also disclosed that checkpoints were already set up in all entry and exit points of the city with regular roving patrol.

The police chief said that prior to the CPOC meeting an emergency conference was called by the newly installed police provincial director Sr. Supt. Sofronio Elcadre with municipal police chiefs to discuss security plans for the entire province.

The entire police force was put on heightened alert to prevent the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) to slip into city.

As to the text message being circulated stating “The MNLF will attack Pagadian City on Tuesday evening, harm its residents, burn their houses, and place bombs in urban barangays,” Dulawan said “the PNP validated it and found it to be false.”

Dulawan, however, appealed to the residents to remain calm and be extra vigilant.

“If they would notice suspicious armed men in their barangays they should call these hotline numbers: 09499533159- PCPO & 09999973709-ZSPPO,” Dulawan urged.

Meanwhile, the chief of police lauded barangay officials for quickly informing the police about the presence of unidentified men who were later identified as media practitioners from Manila who came to cover the standoff wrought by MNLF-Misuari faction in Zamboanga City.


VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

By PO2 Radzben S. Jul (PNP-PRO9)

On or about 7:45 in the morning of September 8, 2013, a vehicular accident transpired along the National Highway of Purok 8, Barangay Navalan, Tukuran, Zamboanga Del Sur wherein victim identified as one Domingo Roble Y Baga, of legal age, single, laborer and a resident of said place was accidentally hit by a single motorcycle Honda TMX Supremo 150cc, color blue, bearing temporary plate number 093001 owned and driven by Jaime Brones Macapas, of legal age, married, pastor of Panon Sa Dose Ka Banay and a resident of Barangay Tiaman, Bonifacio, Misamis Occidental.

Initial investigation conducted by the responding elements of Tukuran Police Station disclosed that the aforesaid single motorcycle was traversing from his residence bound for Balangasan District, Pagadian City.

Upon reaching the abovementioned place, the victim suddenly crossed the road coming from a nearby store and was accidentally hit by the single motorcycle.

Victim sustained bone fracture on his left leg, multiple bruises on the left side of his body and contusion on his forehead and was rushed to 1st Infantry Division Tabak Division Hospital, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur and was subsequently brought to Pagadian City Medical Center for medical treatment while the driver sustained multiple injuries on the different parts of his body and his wife Mrs. Narcesa Tijano Macapas as his back rider sustained bone fracture on her right arm and multiple bruises on the different parts of her body.

They were also brought to abovementioned hospital for medical treatment while the subject single motorcycle incurred damages at the front portion and was brought to Tukuran Police Station for proper disposition.

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On or about 8:40 in the evening of September 7, 2013, vehicular accident occurred along the National Highway of Sitio Alang–Alang, Barangay Poblacion, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga Del Sur wherein one unit Isuzu bighorn color green bearing plate number RDB 827, driven by one Felix Ledon Paglinawan Jr. and a resident of Paterno St, Poblacion Guiholngan, Negros Orriental collided with one unit single motorcycle driven by one Elmar Colipano Patalinghug, of legal age, married, security guard of Philippine National Bank based in Pagadian City and a resident of Purok Sampaguita, Bayabas, Aurora, Zamboanga Del Sur.

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that while the Isuzu bighorn was travelling from Pagadian City going to Molave town and upon reaching of the abovementioned place, it accidentally collided with the motorcycle which was then travelling in an opposite direction coming from Poblacion, Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga Del Sur.

The driver of said single motorcycle was thrown away and landed unto the cemented road causing him to be fatally injured while his driven single motorcycle sparked and burned to include its pertinent documents and some amount of money inside the u-box.

The driver of motorcycle sustained multiple injuries on the different parts of his body and was immediately rushed to Blancia Hospital based in Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur for medical treatment but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician while the driver of Isuzu bighorn was brought to Ramon Magsaysay Police Station including his driven vehicle for proper disposition.

Investigator on case is SPO1 Pablito Pilapil Tito with contact number 09083293217

Village chief, cop brod shot hurt

By Dan Toribio Jr.

A barangay chairman of Labangan Zamboanga del Sur and his elder brother who is a policeman were shot and wounded Friday afternoon at Purok Tapul, Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City.

Wounded were Mohibat Pagayao y Gumba, 38, barangay chairman of Barangay Old Labangan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur and his elder brother PO3 Muktar Pagayao y Guimba, 41, of the Marawi City Police Station.

Police said the two brothers were shot by two motorcycle riding gunmen using a .45 caliber pistol.

Investigators recovered empty shells of .45 caliber pistol at the crime scene.

Both victims sustained gunshot wounds in their right arm and were taken to the Aisah Medical Hospital, Pagadian City for treatment.

The assailants managed to escape.

Initial investigation disclosed that the barangay chairman had attended a seminar at Spring Land Hotel, Pagadian City, after which went home aboard a motorcycle together with his brother.The gunmen were already tailing them aboard another motorcycle . At Rizal Avenue, Purok Tapul, one of the gunmen opened fire on them.

Although wounded, Muktar managed to return fire prompting the attackers to stop firing and fled.

Responding policemen recovered five empty shells of a .45 caliber pistol at the crime scene.

SHOOTING INCIDENT

By SPO1 Anden Jalali Aminulla (PNP-PRO9)

On or about 9:00 in the evening of September 6, 2013, a shooting incident transpired at Purok Tres, Barangay Sugbay Uno, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur, wherein, Jomar Bersano Espaniola, 25 years old, married, farmer and Gelson Labrador Abogada @ JekJek, of legal age, married and both residents of said place, shot by unidentified suspect with the use of M16 Armalite Rifle.

Gelson l Abogada susained six (6) gunshot wounds on the different parts of his body that resulted to his untimely death, while Jomar B Espaneola, suatined three (3) gunshot wounds on his right chest and was rushed to Dimataling Municipal Health Center for med treatment and later transferred to Pagadian City for further medical attention, while suspect immediately escaped and fled towards unknown direction.

Initial investigation conducted by the responding PNP elements of Dimataling Municipal Police Station led by Police Inspector Jake Payumo Kapitly, Officer-In-Charge, revealed that prior to the incident, victims together with their friends were having a drinking spree session inside the house of Jomar Espaneola, when suspect appeared from the window then shot the victims several times.

Recovered from the crime scene were four (4) empty shells of M16 Armalite Rifle .

Follow-up investigation is being conducted to determine the identity of the suspect for manhunt operation against him.

PO1 Herscelle C Lomocso with contact number 09288323616 is the designated investigator.

American man found dead in Pagadian

By AL JACINTO

ZAMBOANGA CITY –An American was found dead in Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur. Police said the body of Angelo Edward Ronacri, 65, was found in a vacant lot in the village of Makabibihag in Balangasan district. There was a gun tucked in Ronacri’s waist, police said. According to an autopsy report, the American apparently died from a heart attack. Pagadian police chief Glenn Dulawan said the American was last seen leaving his home in Pagadian on September 1. It was not known why Ronacri carried a gun and if the US Embassy has been informed about his death.

PROGRESS REPORT ON SHOOTING INCIDENT

By PO2 Radzben S. Jul (PNP-PRO9)

Progress report to a re shooting incident that transpired on or about 8:00 in the morning of July, 22, 2013 at Purok. 2, Barangay Palili, Midsalip, Zamboanga Del Sur wherein the victim was Ronilo Langgod Arat and the suspects were Mario Ansao, Ondot Dumacino and Mintoc Dumacino.

Please be informed that at about 12:55 in the evening of September 4, 2013, a case for frustrated homicide against the aforementioned suspects was filed thru regular filing before the Provincial Prosecutor Office based in Pagadian City docketed in is. Case no. Ix09inv13100416.

Suspects are still at large.

On the other hand, a final progress report on re shooting to death of Joel Manarog that transpired on or about 8:00 PM August 21, 2013 at Purok 1, Barangay Kagawasan, Dimataling Zamboanga Del Sur.

Request be informed that the crime of murder has already been filed against the suspect identified and pinpointed by the complaining witness as Hector Aporado, filed before the Provincial Fiscal Office docketed under is. no. Ix09inv13100417.

Midsalip Police Station Hotline is 09291384187 and Dimataling Police Station Hotline is 09065807163

Fugitive gunned down in Zamboanga del Sur

By Roel Pareño (philstar.com)

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines - A fugitive, who had been in hiding for more than six months, was gunned down in an island village of San Pablo town, Zamboanga del Sur, according to police.

The victim was identified as Francisco MCañete Misa, 43, a fugitive who escaped from Provincial Jail in Pagadian City last February 21 while serving charges of illegal possession of firearms.

Police Officer 2 (PO2) Christopher Rojo Agan, investigating the case, said the victim was gunned down Tuesday night at sitio Purok Pasague, Barangay Ticala Island off San Pablo.

Agan said Misa was on his cellphone while waiting in a corner of the street when an unidentified gunman emerged and fired at the victim several times.

Misa died on the spot with multiple gunshot wounds in different parts of his body.

"The motive remains unknown but the victim was an escapee from the provincial jail in Pagadian City who faced charges of illegal possession of firearms,” Agan added.

Zambo Sur electric firm warns consumers against power pilferage

(PNA), PDS/TPGJR/CSALBARRACIN/EBP

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Sept. 4 (PNA) -- The Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperative-1(Zamsureco-1)has warned anew its member-consumers involved in power pilferage that they will be slapped with penalties including disconnection.

Zamsureco-1 information officer Liberal Cabatcha issued the warning Wednesday after a gasoline station, a printing press and a residential house were caught in a surprise inspection consuming sizeable amount of electricity but “they are paying very minimal amount because of tampered meters.”

Cabatcha said that it have been discovered the gasoline station had been paying some P52,000 monthly for the past years although it is supposed to pay about P103,000 a month “because its electric meter was intentionally tampered by unscrupulous individuals.”

Cabatcha withheld the names of those caught to have their electric meters tampered saying they were already penalized.

Cabatcha said the surprise spot inspections are being conducted to check on commercial and residential Zamsureco-1 consumers suspected to have tampered their electric meters.

As part of the anti-pilferage campaign, Cabatcha said they are closely monitoring the consumption of the member-consumers to determine whether or not they pay the right amount of power they consume.

Tampered meter is the biggest contributory factor to the cooperative’s system loss, according to Cabatcha.

He said the 12 percent average system loss represents a P100 million annual loss of revenue on the part of Zamsureco-1.

Meanwhile, he urged the member-consumers not to entertain unscrupulous individuals or group allegedly connected with Zamsureco-1 that offer services for a fee to tamper electric meter to minimize their power bills.

Josefina rubber farmers undergo productivity, quality improvement training

By Gideon C. Corgue (PIA9)

PAGADIAN CITY – In a bid to help rubber plantation owners and farmers to produce higher yield and better quality variety of rubber, a four-day training on rubber productivity and quality improvement was held on Aug. 27-20 at the old municipal hall in Josefina, Zamboanga del Sur.

The training was jointly conducted by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA), Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), PhilHealth, Social Security System (SSS) and the municipal government of Josefina.

DTI Senior Trade and Industry Development Specialist Reynaldo Pintacasi said his agency led the convergence efforts and convened the above agencies to help rubber plantation owners and farmers increase their yield and improve the quality of their produce.

“The market is very tight and the demand is rising but the rubber production in the province remains low because of farmers’ lack of knowledge on the technology as well as the lack of quality planting materials.”

Pintacasi said the training conducted in Josefina was the first batch, while the second and third batches are slated to be held next month in the municipalities of Dumingag and Bayog.

To ensure the success of the training, Pintacasi said the following agencies provided these services: DTI conducts free lecture on entrepreneurship; DOLE gives free starter kits worth 4,000 each; TESDA provides free competency assessment; ATI provides free skills training; PhilHealth and SSS disseminate universal health care insurance and social security programs; and the LGU provides free venue, meals and supplies.

TESDA Provincial Director Eulalalio Lumactod in his message underscored the importance of technology in rubber tapping saying that “with the use of technology, the quality of rubber will be improved giving the farmers better prices in the market.”

Lucmactod said his agency’s approach “is to educate stakeholders from rubber industry based on its available resources.”

“We are introducing resource-based and market driven technical skills education to generate employment,” Lumactod explained.

Lumactod expressed confidence that “with this training, more farmers would venture into rubber farming and quality rubber will be produced by farmers.”

An agriculturist from the ATI taught the participants how to do rubber tapping and how to take care of the rubber tree. He told them not to cut deep so as not to injure the tree.

Josefina has 232 hectares of land planted with rubber, making it one of the largest-rubber producing municipalities in the province.

Pigumpungan Festival highlights unity of Lumads, Christians

By Alma L. Tingcang (PIA9)

SAN MIGUEL, Zamboanga del Sur - “Pigumpungan Festival,” celebrated for the first time in this peaceful town of Zamboanga del Sur in keeping with the 53rd Araw ng San Miguel.

“It is the first time that we celebrated this festival. Pigumpungan is a Subanen word which means unity as we have seen through the cooperation and support of the people during the previous and the present administration,” says San Miguel Mayor Angelito L. Martinez II.

Mayor Martinez said plans have long been prepared to come up with the celebration of the Pigumpungan Festival. “It is only during my administration that those plans were materialized and I am deeply grateful to the people of San Miguel,” he pointed out.

“We will make this a yearly activity since the launching was very successful. One of the highlights of this four-day festival which runs from Aug. 29-Sept. 1 is the school-based dance extravaganza participated in by 18 elementary schools and four national high schools,” he explained.

The folk dance competition, ethnic and team ballroom competition wowed the audience showcasing the myriad talents of the students in the elementary and high school.

The 18 barangay Indigenous Peoples (IPS) representatives also elected their officers with Timuay Priscilla Buay Marquiala as president, to comprise the San Miguel Tribal Council of Elders.

Although the Subanen people comprise only 5-10 percent of local folks, and a minority, the good mayor who was born and bred in this town never forgot that they were the first settlers of San Miguel. “Later, Christians have come to settle in this peaceful town but let us never forget that it was the Subanens who first tilled our soils and made them productive.”

“I would say that the people’s support was so amazing, even during the opening, I never expected that the response would be so overwhelming. I was thinking only the highway barangays would participate but to my surprise, even the far-flung barangays joined. In fact, many of them cried, and I was one of them. I practically had goose bumps,” the mayor said in the vernacular. Mayor Martinez expressed his gratitude to his lovely and ever-supportive first lady, Ms. Vida Belle Althea T. Martinez, Tourism Officer and chairperson of Ms. Teen San Miguel 2013 and the cultural extravaganza, to Vice Mayor Celso T. Otero, Sangguniang Bayan members and barangay officials.


Mayor Martinez reiterated his wholehearted thanks to all the people of San Miguel, the working committees and everyone else who contributed to the success of the 53rd Araw ng San Miguel. He then encouraged everyone to sustain the momentum to achieve the municipality’s long cherished dream of progress and development.

ARREST OF WANTED PERSONS

By PO2 Radzben S. Jul (PNP-PRO9)

On or about 10:00 AM August 30, 2013, elements of V Sagun Police Station arrested one Pepe Alemanio by virtue of warrant of arrest for the crime of robbery under criminal case number i-1463 issued by the Regional Trial Court branch 24 signed by Judge Reubin Maraon.

Said person was arrested at Barangay Lunib, Vincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga Del Sur and temporarily detained at said Police Office for proper disposition V Sagun Police Station Operation Hotline is 09394477998.

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On or about 1:00 PM August 31, 2013, team from Tambulig Police Station proceeded to Barangay Happy Valley, Tambulig, Zamboanga Del Sur to take effect the arrest of one Ronald M. Ramirez, 32 years of age, single and a resident of above-mentioned barangay by virtue of warrant of arrest issued by presiding Judge Jaime B. Caberte of Regional Trial Court, ninth judicial region, branch 23, Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur for violation of RA 7610 under criminal case number 2013-10-2661issued on 27th day of August 2013.

subject arrested persons temporarily detained at said police station with bail bond recommended for his temporary liberty is hereby fixed in the amount of twenty five thousand (P25,000.00) Tambulig Police Station Hotline is 09399085060

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