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Sacrifice of the faithfuls by crucifying themselves.

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.

BCDA, Filinvest seal deal to develop Clark Green City

• Source:http://www.manilatimes.net/bcda-filinvest-seal-deal-to-develop-clark-green-city/238721/
• Sunday, January 10, 2016 9:16 pm

By VOLTAIRE PALAÑA AND KRISTYN NIKA M. LAZO (REPORTERS)

State-owned Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and residential and office builder Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) have sealed a landmark deal to implement the first phase of development of what is expected to be the Philippines’ first smart, green, and disaster-resilient urban district—the Clark Green City (CGC).

Closed in a signing ceremony at the BCDA Corporate Center in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig on Friday, the contract covers a 288-hectare parcel of land of the CGC, a master-planned district measuring a total of 9,450 hectares.

To rise within the Clark Special Economic Zone in Tarlac, CGC could be a back-up government center for Metro Manila, said BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Arnel Casanova.

Pamintuan orders crime crackdown

• Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2016/01/08/pamintuan-orders-crime-crackdown-450682
• Saturday, January 9, 2016

By Reynaldo G. Navales

ANGELES CITY -- Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan has ordered the city police to go after criminal elements including those riding motorcycles and others engaged in street crimes.

The mayor issued the directive during a recent conference at the Angeles City police office where two men, who are allegedly responsible in a series of robbery hold up in the city, were presented to the media.

Pamintuan commended the local police, under the leadership of newly installed director Senior Sidney VIllaflor, for the arrest of brothers Rosauro, 36, and Ronald, 24, Zablan, both of Santo Tomas Pampanga.

“Under the new leadership of the city police, we expect more arrest of criminals riding in tandem,” Pamintuan said.

According to the mayor, the number of street crimes decreased following the neutralization of several criminal syndicates in 2013 and 2014.

Pamintuan at the same time assured Villaflor that the city government will support the law enforcers in their drive against all forms of criminality in terms of equipment and mobile patrol cars and motorcycles.

The Zablan brothers however denied involvement in the series of robberies. Rosauro told Sun.Star Pampanga that they were arrested by policemen without any offense.

He also denied that they possess a gun and a bladed weapon when they were accosted by police officers manning the checkpoint in Barangay Pulung Maragul where they were nabbed.

The motorcycle-riding suspects, who allegedly robbed a woman in Barangay Ninoy Aquino at 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, were arrested at 5:00 am on Thursday.

The victim, Lady Lyn Padua, positively identified the suspects as the ones responsible in the heist.

CDC wins Asian CSR leadership awards

• Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2016/01/08/cdc-wins-asian-csr-leadership-awards-450582
• Friday, January 8, 2016

(CDC CommDep)

CLARK FREEPORT -- The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) recently received two prestigious awards from the Asian Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Leadership Awards held in Dubai.

CDC was recognized in two categories namely best CSR practices and promoting employment for the physically challenged.

The state-run firm has always believed that a sustainable business requires a strong commitment towards the development of local communities particularly in Clark contiguous areas.

Mindful of the need to conduct its business responsibly, CDC actively contributes to society through various community programs.

CDC regularly conducts medical missions, cataract/pterygium surgery and feeding programs. It has donated wheel chairs and several medical equipment to a public hospital, Ospital ng Capas.

Instilling the culture of excellence CDC launches the first ever academic excellence award for outstanding graduating students last March 2015. Aside from the annual Brigada Eskwela, the government corporation also conducts STEP-UP (Specialized Training and Employment Program for Underprivileged Persons) activities.

Sustainable livelihood programs were also implemented by CDC such as the “pangkabuhayan kart”, seed dispersal project and Clark youth entrepreneurship. A special jobs fair for persons with disabilities and indigenous peoples are also being conducted by CDC annually.

CDC also partnered with more than 700 strong locator companies, various non-government and charitable institutions for its Clark CARES (Community Action Relief and Emergency Services).

Moreover, CDC delivers special and community infrastructure support projects and other basic social services such as safe and potable water system, road improvement, public school upgrading and utility modernization (in partnership with Department of Education).

On its fifth year, the Asian Leadership Awards (ALA) salutes remarkable business leaders and organizations in Asia for their continuing commitment to excellence, developing best practices and innovative strategies.

ALA distinguishes and honors leaders who have contributed and shaped the Asian economy, and are visionaries behind today's outstanding businesses.

Winners of the awards exemplify the best in leadership. They epitomize the core values of a successful leader – strength, innovation, ingenuity, knowledge and foresight – values that are imperative to carving out powerful businesses in the global economy.

Widow asks NBI to probe Mindoro cop’s slay

• Source:http://www.journal.com.ph/news/provincial/widow-asks-nbi-to-probe-mindoro-cop-s-slay
• Thursday, January 7, 2016

By Bernard Galang

ANGELES City -- The wife of the rookie policeman, who was killed in an alleged shootout at a mall here last December 24, has sought the help of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to establish what truly happened on that fateful day.

Mira Angeline Batul, wife of PO1 Jomar Batul of the Oriental Mindoro Provincial Police Office, went to the NBI main office last Wednesday to seek a separate investigation into the death of her husband, who was killed by a Clark Development Corp. (CDC) policeman and SM City Clark guards at the mall’s parking lot.

The rookie policeman’s family has been seeking justice after learning that he suffered five gunshot wounds, including two at the back of his head. His body also tested negative for gunpowder nitrates during a paraffin test and the gun he supposedly used in the alleged shootout was nowhere to be found.

Joel Batul, brother of the slain policeman who was among those who accompanied Mira Angeline to the NBI, said they hope to find out the truth.

He reiterated that the Batuls were at Clark Freeport Zone last December 24 to spend the holiday at Fontana Leisure Park. He also disclosed that after Batul was killed, they asked CDC police for the slain policeman’s bag but ignored.

“Noong pakiusapan namin sila na ipa-kita ng CDC ang bag ng aming kapatid bago ilayo ito sa ospital ay hindi sila pumayag at sa halip ay itinakbo na nila ang bag. Ibinigay nila ito sa himpilan ng pulis makalipas ang ilang oras,” they said.

PO1 Batul, who was assigned to the Oriental Mindoro Provincial Police Office, was accused of trying to grab a motorcycle and commandeering a utility van at the Jollibee restaurant branch at Berthaphil compound inside the free port. He was chased by a CDC policeman, Jake Machinal, until they reached the parking lot of SM City Clark. There, Machinal sought the help of mall guards and they were able to kill the rookie policeman.

A day after PO1 Batul was killed, the Angeles City Police Office wrote a request letter to the manager of the CDC Public Safety Department asking that Machinal and three security guards to undergo paraffin examination. But the CDC-PSD refused to receive the letter and did not allow its personnel to be tested for gunpowder nitrates.

The city police did not recover the gun supposedly used by Batul in the alleged shootout. The CDC Public Safety Department and the mall guards involved in the alleged shootout did not turn over any gun to the city police, although the shooting happened outside the free port zone and within the jurisdiction of the city police.

DND allots over P33M for aircraft munitions

• Source:http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/01/03/1538862/dnd-allots-over-p33m-aircraft-munitions
• Wednesday, January 6, 2016

By Rosette Adel (philstar.com)

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday announced that it is allocating over P33-million for the procurement of countermeasure munitions for light interim fighter aircraft.

The DND said it budgeted P33,702,286 for the acquisition of 17,80 units of RR-170 Chaffs and 8,640 units of MJU-7 IR Flares with impulsive cartridges to be fitted to the country’s brand new FA-50PH's Elbit Elisra SPS-45v5EC countermeasure dispenser system.

The country’s first two FA-50PH jet aircraft arrived on November 28 at the Clark Air Base, Angeles City as part of the 12-plane order from the Korea Aerospace Industries.

The purchase of the countermeasure munitions will also assure the survival of the FA-50PH or “Fighting Eagle” against enemy fire.

Countermeasures will be used to trap hostile radar and surface missile systems tracking or pursuing jet aircraft.

The pre-bid for the countermeasures is scheduled at January 6, 9 a.m. at the DND Bidding and Awards Committee Conference Room, DND Building, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

The Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System said the winning bidders are required to deliver the items within 360 calendar days.

Lone witness in Park murder says gun-for-hire nab by cops is not triggerman

• Source:http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/24225/Volume-9-No-59/Headlines/Lone-witness-in-Park-murder-says-gun-for-hire-nab-by-cops-is-not-triggerman
• Tuesday, January 5, 2016

By Ashley Manabat

ANGELES CITY – The lone witness in the killing of a Korean hotel owner here last September 17 said the suspect recently arrested by the police and presented as the gunman in the murder is not the triggerman.

The lone witness, also a Korean national, laughed when shown a picture of Victor M. Rivera, 38, who was arrested on December 14 by the Special Concerns Unit (SCU) of the PNP Regional Intelligence Division (RID).

The lone witness described the gunman as tall with light skin and elongated face wearing a golf hat and dark sunglasses with his shirt collar standing up while Rivera can be clearly seen in his police pictures as short, about 5’5”, with dark skin and round face. He even has a mole on his nose while the real gunman was unblemished, said the witness.

He also said the shape of the ears of the real gunman are very distinct and he can vividly remember his face because he is a professional artist who makes signboards for a living.

The witness said he was the only one in the room with Park when the gunman barged in and asked: “Who is Mr. Park?”

At that point, the witness said, Mr. Park raised his hand and gunman approached him and emptied his weapon on him and left on board a silver Toyota Innova.

According to a report submitted to PNP Regional Director, Chief Supt. Rudy G. Lacadin, the SCU served a Search Warrant issued by Judge Celso O. Baguio of RTC Branch 34 of Gapan City Nueva Ecija at San Bernardino St., Villa Teodora, Barangay Dau in nearby Mabalacat City which resulted in the arrest of Rivera, the alleged leader of the Victor Rivera gun-for-hire group.

The report said the group is active in Pampanga preying on prominent families and Korean nationals. Rivera, according to the report, is the primary suspect in the killing of, among others, Park Youn Jae who succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds in the different parts of his body.

Seized during the police operation were assorted firearms, explosives and ammunition, PNP patrol uniform, bullet proof vest and an NBI badge.

Rivera is presently detained at the RID-SCU3 while a case of Violation of RA 10591 (Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition) and Violation of RA 9516 (Illegal Possession of Explosives) are now being readied for filing through inquest before the City Prosecutors Office in Mabalacat City.

The police said the successful arrest of Rivera, who is considered a high value target, was a result of “relentless surveillance and intelligence driven operations.”

For his part, Lacadin lauded the policemen for “a job well done” and remarked that “one criminal off the street accords citizens with a sound sleep.”

Lacadin also directed all Police Provincial Offices “to conduct an obstinate, efficient campaign and advocacy by implementing a wide-ranging pro-active approach/strategy on its campaign against lawless elements in coordination with various law enforcement and other concerned government agencies.”

CDC steps up ‘greening efforts’

• Source:www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2016/01/04/cdc-steps-greening-efforts-449974
• Monday, January 4, 2016

(CDC CommDep)

CLARK FREEPORT -- Supporting the government’s “greening efforts”, the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) recently issued a Memorandum Circular (MC) to all locators here to submit an inventory report of all trees within their leased or sub-leased areas.

Rogelio Magat, manager, Environmental Permits Department (CDC-EPD) said they recently issued the MC no. 15-1011 in view of the National Greening Program (NGP).

The Executive Order No. 26 was signed on February 24, 2011 by President Benigno Aquino III declaring the implementation of the NGP as a government priority program to reduce poverty and promote food security. The said program also aims for environmental stability and biodiversity conservation, and enhance climate change mitigation and adaptation.

The NGP shall plant 1.5 billion trees covering about 1.5 million hectares of government public lands for a period of six years from 2011-2016. Based on the said program, “all other greening efforts of the private sector and civil society shall be harmonized under the NGP.”

CDC officials led by president and CEO Arthur Tugade underscored tree maintenance including tree surgery and geo-tagging of all trees in Clark.

The inventory report contains the number of trees, tree size, species, and recent plantings. Ornamental plants and landscape are excluded from the inventory.

The full inventory of trees here is expected to be completed by the end of 2016. CDC-EPD will validate the tree inventory report submitted by the locators. The record will then be enrolled to the NGP.

There are approximately 120, 000 trees in this Freeport including century-old trees.

Strongly supporting the environmental efforts of the locators here, CDC officials recently joined the 8th annual installment of the Forever Forest of Yokohama Tire Philippines, Inc. (YTPI).

Forever Forest is an annual tree planting project uses the concept of natural vegetation and aims to develop forests around the perimeter of the company’s manufacturing site.

Since its inception in 2008, Yokohama has been able to plant 38,087 trees from more than 40 native tree varieties like, Narra, Balacat, Antipolo, Molave, Kalumpit, Kupang, Kamantog, and Alibangbang, among others.

Central Luzon firecracker cases down 50%

• Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2016/01/02/central-luzon-firecracker-cases-down-50-449599
• Sunday, January 3, 2016

By Ian Ocampo Flora

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- A total of 303 fireworks-related injuries were reported in Central Luzon from December 21, 2015 to January 1, 2016, the Department of Health (DOH) Central Luzon said.

The number was 50 percent lower than the same period last year where there were 609 registered cases, the DOH said.

The health department in its latest Fireworks Related Injury Surveillance Daily Update as of January 1, 2016 said that most of the victims' age ranged from 11 to 59 years old.

Most of the cases, which account for 54 percent, belong to the age group 11 to 20 years old. Two hundred cases (87 percent) were males.

Ninety-five percent of the cases sustained blast burn injuries with no amputation and five percent (15 cases) suffered eye injuries.

The most common type of firecracker used was piccolo (50 percent) followed by kwitis (18 percent).

Majority of the cases were recorded in Bulacan, Pampanga and Tarlac.

The DOH-Central Luzon also said that there were no stray bullet injuries or deaths resulting from the recent celebrations as of press time.

There are also no cases of fireworks ingestion.

AC First Lady lauds Zonta for project at City Library

• Source:http://punto.com.ph/News/Article/24190/Volume-9-No-57/Headlines/AC-First-Lady-lauds-Zonta-for-project-at-City-Library
• Saturday, January 2, 2016

(Press release)

ANGELES CITY – First Lady Herminia “Miniang” Pamintuan has lauded members of the Zonta International- Pampanga Chapter for helping the city government provide education to all, especially the poor ones.

Pamintuan said the city led by Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan is welcoming groups such Zonta Club of Pampanga which are advancing quality public education.

She was the special guest during the launching of Zonta’s project at the Angeles City Library. The president of Zonta-Pampanga is Dr. Elizabeth Canlas, wife of Bacolor Vice Mayor Ananias “Jun” Canlas.

Organized in the United States of America (USA) almost 100 years ago, Zonta is an international service organization with the mission of advancing the status of women.

“We must also empower the women’s children through quality education,” said Gilda Padua, secretary of Zonta.

Padua said they worked for the repair and beautification of the library designed to serve “former street kids , out-school-youth and those who want to read and learn more.” She and other Zonta officials – Atty. Karen Guevarra, Eleanor Dionisio Naguit and Marites Samodan – also gave early Christmas gifts and party to some 30 street kids who decided to study again with the help of the city government and the group headed by Joy Cruz.

Zonta-Pampanga also gave books to the library.

Cop in Clark shootout tests negative for gunpowder burns

• Source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/pampanga/local-news/2015/12/29/cop-clark-shootout-tests-negative-gunpowder-burns-449179
• Friday, January 1, 2016

By Reynaldo G. Navales

ANGELES CITY -- The police officer who was killed in an alleged shootout with security personnel of Clark Freeport on December 24 at the parking lot of a mall here tested negative for gunpowder burns.

This was learned from investigators of the Angeles City Police Station 4, which are handling the case slain Police Officer 1 Jomar Batul.

Batul died at the Ospital Ning Angeles medical center here, three hours after he allegedly engaged in firefight with Clark Development Corporation (CDC) security personnel.

Relatives and friends are crying for justice as they believed that there was foul play in Batul's death.

The CDC security personnel allegedly pursued Batul, a resident of Caloocan City who was detailed at the Oriental Mindoro Provincial Public Safety Company, after allegedly stealing a motorcycle inside the Freeport last Thursday.

Chief Superintendent Rudy Lacadin, Central Luzon police director, earlier said that he directed the Angeles City and Mabalacat City police offices to conduct parallel investigations on the incident.

"We are going to dig deeper into the incident for the public to know the real story," Lacadin said.

Batul, who sustained two gunshot wounds in the back of his head, was on a Christmas break with his wife who staying in Angeles City with relatives.

"If we found out that there was a rubout, we will not hesitate to file murder charges against members of the CDC security personnel," Lacadin said.

In a post on Batul's Facebook account, the policeman was described as simple, silent, loyal, and loving person.

The Facebook post purportedly came from Batul’s wife who said, "Hindi pa ba sapat ang mapatay ang kaisa isang lalaking minahal, pinagkatiwalaan at pinakasalan ko sa buong buhay ko? Ano pa bang mga kasiraan at kasinungalingan ang ibabato sa isang simple, tahimik, matapat at sobrang mapagmahal na taong nagsumikap makamit ang pangarap na maging pulis para magbigay honor and pride hindi lang kanyang sarili kundi para kanyang Panginoon, asawa, pamilya mga kaibigan, mga taong naniniwala sa kanya at sa sariling bayan?”

She also appealed to the media to stop reporting stories about her husband. “Pakiusap po at nagmamakaawa ako sa lahat lalo na sa media na tigilan na ang kahit na anong balita tunkol sa aking asawa. Walang kahit na salita ang makaka-describe sa sakit at pangungulila na nararamdaman ko bilang asawa, ng buong pamilya, mga kaibigan, brod/sis, katrabaho, at lahat ng nakakakilala sa totoong Jomar Batul.”

In a Facebook post, members of the Tau Gamma Phi brotherhood organization cried justice for Batul.

The organization expressed apprehension about reports that Batul engaged in a firefight with security personnel of CDC because he sustained three gunshot wounds in the back of his head.

The group said Batul was wrongly accused by Clark security personel of stealing a motorcycle, which he owns.

"Three headshots sa likod ng ulo dahil sa alleged motorcycle stealing na pagmamay ari ng brod. Sa likod ng ulo binaril. Naglaban daw? Ang galing ng bumaril, Sniper bay un? Na plano na ba ito? Set up yata ito e. Dahil kung ang rapist at drug pusher nga hindi binabaril sa ulo bakit etong brod na pulis sa likod ng ulo binaril. Ganun ba katindi ang galit nila sa brod at wala nang balak buhayin,” the fraternity posted.

Investigators from the Angeles City Police Station 4 told Sun.Star Pampanga that Batul’s service firearm is missing.