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==Olongapo journalists denounced harrasment by local police head, calls for suspension== | |||
*Source: http://subictimes.com/2012/04/10/olongapo-journalists-denounced-harrasment-calls-on-police-chiefs-suspension/ | |||
*TUESDAY, APRIL 10TH, 2012 | |||
:by subictimes | |||
OLONGAPO City: The National Union of Journalist of the Philippines Olongapo City-Subic Bay Chapter denounced the recent harassment of one of their members by the head of the Olongapo City Police Office. | |||
In a statement signed by its members headed by Ansbert Joaquin of Interaksyon.com they said that one of their members identified as Randy Datu, a correspondent of Pilipino Star Ngayon (PSN) was harassed by Olongapo City Police Director Sr. Supt. Christopher Tambungan while covering a hostage taking incident in Arthur St. in Olongapo last week. | |||
Based on Datu’s account of the incident, he arrived in the area as other media practitioners were already covering the hostage taking. After which, a policeman asked for media personnel to initiate communications with the hostage taker, upon the latter’s request. | |||
Obliging the policeman who requested for assistance, Datu and other journalist entered the compound where the hostage taking was going on. | |||
Tambungan deliberately singled out Datu among all the reporters who responded to the police’s request for assistance and accosted him by saying. “Hoy, ikaw! Anong pangalan mo?,” the statement added. | |||
Datu said he was surprised by Tambungan’s question as they are no stranger to each other. Nevertheless, he introduced himself again politely. But then, Tambungan angrily demanded, “Anong papel mo rito?” When Datu responded that he was there to cover the hostage taking, Tambungan dismissed him and said, “Hindi ka kailangan dito. Lumabas ka dito!” | |||
Tambungan raised his fist as if to punch Datu in the face, but grabbed his shoulder instead and pushed him towards the exit of the premises in full view of other journalists in the area. | |||
Not contented with this, the statement of Datu said Tambungan pushed and shoved him all the way out of the compound. When nearing the exit, Tambungan then struck Datu with a blow to the back, which almost caused the latter to lose his balance and hit the pavement. | |||
The group of journalist representing both local and national dailies called on PNP Chief Nicanor Bartolome to investigate the incident and suspend Tambungan to insure fair investigation. | |||
The statement added that “In light of Tambungan’s abuse of authority and lack of respect for press freedoms, NUJP-Subic asks PNP Chief Nicanor Bartolome to immediately mete out sanctions against Colonel Tambungan for his misconduct.” | |||
“At the very least, Tambungan should be suspended from discharging his duties as Olongapo City’s PNP Director immediately, to guarantee a fair and impartial investigation of his actions by the PNP hierarchy, | |||
while charges are being prepared against him by Datu and various media organizations. | |||
“His suspension will go a long way to salve the wounds inflicted by Tambungan’s violent behavior, irresponsible actions and blatant violation of press freedoms,” the group said. | |||
“Tambungan’s abusive behavior cannot go unpunished, or else it will set a negative example for all prospective violators in the PNP to follow,” they added. | |||
Other media organization in Pampanga and Manila has also called on for an investigation of the harassment made by Tambungan against Datu. | |||
==Zambales gets more health equipment== | ==Zambales gets more health equipment== | ||
*Source: http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=795329 | *Source: http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=795329 | ||
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“We hope that as we take a more holistic approach to conducting our business operations, we can make use of empowering technologies, our leadership, and our access to resources, to create innovative solutions to address bigger challenges,” he added. | “We hope that as we take a more holistic approach to conducting our business operations, we can make use of empowering technologies, our leadership, and our access to resources, to create innovative solutions to address bigger challenges,” he added. | ||
==SBMA leads relief operations for 235 displaced families== | ==SBMA leads relief operations for 235 displaced families== | ||