Zamboanga del Sur News September 2013

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Lapuyan Falls: The favorite haunt of the fair Subanen maidens of Sitio Baga and all its neighboring areas, usual meeting place with many a young country swain in some secluded cavern beneath the rocky forest lane.

Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines

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Wars of ancient history were about possessions, territory, power, control, family, betrayal, lover's quarrel, politics and sometimes religion. But we are in the Modern era and supposedly more educated and enlightened . 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? Ask yourself; What religion always campaign to have its religious laws be accepted as government laws, always involved in wars and consistently causing WARS, yet insists that it's a religion of peace? WHY?? There are only two kinds of people who teach tolerance: The Bullies. They want you to tolerate them so they can continue to maliciously deprive you. Do not believe these bullies teaching tolerance, saying that it’s the path to prevent hatred and prejudice. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.

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VEHICULAR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

• Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/75027-VEHICULAR-TRAFFIC-ACCIDENT.html
• Tuesday, September 10, 2013

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

• Source:http://zamboangatimes.ph/zamboangatimes/top-news/8518-village-chief-cop-brod-shot-hurt-.html
• Monday, September 9, 2013 17:16

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

• Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/74864-SHOOTING-INCIDENT.html
• Sunday, September 8, 2013

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

• Source:http://www.manilatimes.net/american-man-found-dead-in-pagadian/37465/
• Saturday, September 7, 2013 3:36 pm

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

• Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/74663-PROGRESS-REPORT-ON-SHOOTING-INCIDENT.html
• Friday, September 6, 2013

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

• Source:http://www.philstar.com/nation/2013/09/05/1175421/fugitive-gunned-down-zamboanga-del-sur
• Thursday, September 5, 2013 3:17 pm

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

• Source:http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=562016
• Wednesday, September 4, 2013

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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

• Source:http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2013/09/josefina-rubber-farmers-undergo.html
• Tuesday, September 3, 2013 2:48 pm

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

• Source:http://piazampen.blogspot.com/2013/09/pigumpungan-festival-highlights-unity.html
• Monday, September 2, 2013 2:58 pm

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

• Source:http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/news/74182-ARREST-OF-WANTED-PERSONS.html
• Sunday, September 1, 2013

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