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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:
  1. 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.
  2. The victims who are waiting for the right moment to retaliate. They can’t win yet, so they tolerate.
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Insurance provider pays claims for 9 jeep mishap victims

By Jun I. Legaspi

THE insurance provider of the jeepney that figured in an accident and left nine passengers dead and 50 others injured released P3.1-million claims for the victims. This was confirmed Sunday by Bong Nocum, operations manager of Passenger Accident Management & Insurance Agency (PAMI), upon learning that the overloaded jeepney was insured in their company.

“Ako mismo ’yung personal na nagpunta ng Zamboanga del Sur, at closely coordinating sa mga relatives ng mga biktima para sa mabilis na turnover ng claims, especially ’yung mga namatay,” said Nocum.

Nocum said the management of PAMI have decided to settle all the claims of the victims even though the setting capacity of the jeepney is 16, but the actual passenger load was 59.

“For moral obligations, hindi na nagtanong ang PAMI management, binayaran na lahat, kasi kung sa legal aspect ’yung actual capacity lang ang obligations ng PAMI pero tulad ng bilin ng management bayaran kahit overloaded,” said Nocum.

Nocum confirmed each victim is entitled to P200,000 burial claims and P25,000 each for medical and hospital expenses for the injured.

Police said at least nine person were killed while 50 others were injured when an overloaded jeepney crashed at the highway in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur, Thursday morning.

Investigation showed the driver of the jeepney was speeding and lost control of the steering wheel when the brakes failed while going down hill and hit five other vehicles before it rolled over.

Report said the victims are beneficiaries of the government´s program Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps and were supposed to withdraw their cash assistance when the tragedy occured at 11:00 a.m.

'Contract killer' killed in Zamboanga del Sur firefight

By BONG GARCIA (SunStar Philippines)

ONE of the suspects in the ambush-slay attempt of a lawmaker almost four years ago was killed in a firefight with policemen in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, an official said Monday, July 23.

Chief Superintendent Edwin De Ocampo, deputy regional director for administration (DRDA), identified the slain suspect as Ronel Japay alias Jimboy, an alleged "contract killer" commonly known as "gun-for-hire."

De Ocampo said Japay was killed in a counter-strike operation around 4 p.m. Sunday, July 22, in Barangay Campo Dos, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur.

De Ocampo said Japay escaped by passing through a steep ravine after he resisted and engaged in a firefight with the policemen. But the cops continued to pursue Japay and later pinned him down when another firefight ensued.

Recovered from the suspect's possession was a caliber .45 pistol with several rounds of live ammunition.

Also recovered inside the utility box compartment of the suspect's motorcycle was a hand grenade.

De Ocampo said Japay was a follower of former mayor Stephen Acosta of Sominot, Zamboanga del Sur. They belong to the so-called Pepito gun-for-hire or contract killers led by Arnel Quimno Pepito.

Acosta, along with 14 others, including Pepito, were arrested by policemen in a law enforcement operation on May 5 in the village of Poblacion, Sominot town.

De Ocampo said Japay, a rebel returnee, is believed to have been involved in the ambush-slay attempt of Iligan City Representative Vicente Belmonte Jr. on December 11, 2014 near the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental.

Belmonte survived the ambush although wounded, while four of his escorts and staff members were killed.

De Ocampo said that Japay was also allegedly involved in the shooting of Luz Yabo on June 24 in Barangay Monte Alegre, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur.

8 dead as jeepney crashes into other vehicles

(Inquirer.net)

PAGADIAN CITY – Eight were killed and 56 were injured as an overloaded passenger jeepney that had lost its brakes crashed into two other vehicles and rolled over in Barangay Dao in Pagadian City last Tuesday.

Five of the passsengers died on the spot, while the others were taken to the Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center and other nearby hospital, according to Danny Caballero, a member of the responding team from the Philippine Red Cross (PRC).

Among the injured was jeepney driver Marlito Padaran, who had a fractured leg. Three passengers who were severely injured died in the hospital.

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Stabbing Incident

By Jong Cadion (with PRO9-PIO Chief)

V. SAGUN, Zamboanga del Sur - Stabbing incident transpired at Purok Gumamela, Barangay Limason, Vincenzo Sagun, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 8:30 PM of June 15, 2018.

Wherein the victim identified as Lemuel Apac Y Montero, 30 years old, married, farmer and a resident of afore-said place was stabbed by his younger brother identified as Junel Apac Y Montero, 27 years old, married and also a resident of said place.

Initial investigation conducted disclose that prior to the incident, the victim are having a drinking spree together with his father Manuel Apac at their residence when a heated argument collides between the two.

However, his younger brother step in and believed to be under the influence of liquor and there and then a brawl between the three ignite. At that moment Junel Apac allegedly stabbed his brother hitting on the left chest of the victim.

Immediately after the incident the victim was brought to Margosatubig Regional Hospital for medication. Motive of the incident is family problem. PNP elements of Vincenzo Sagun MPS together with Margosa Tubig MPS successfully apprehended the suspect at Margosatubig Regional Hospital at about 10:05 PM of same date and brought the suspect to Vincenzo Sagun MPS for proper disposition. Investigator on case is PO2 Reymond Recto with contact number 09101661516.

Shooting Incident

By Jong Cadion (with PRO9-PIO Chief)

MARGOSATUBIG, Zamboanga del Sur - Shooting incident occurred at Purok Dos Balatong, Brgy Limbatong, Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 4:50 PM of July 14, 2018.

Initial investigation disclosed that one Lonelo Tumutod Y Legis, 42 years old, married, farmer together with his wife Cristina Tumutod while inside their house located at the above-mentioned place was allegedly shot several times by Doroteo C. Asilo, 40 years old, farmer, married and a resident of same place.

The suspect (Doroteo Asilo) appeared more or less twenty meters from the back portion of their house and without any apparent reason shot Lonelo Tumutod but luckily Lonelo Tumutod and his wife Cristina Tumutod were unharmed and able to run away from their house and seek for help.

Responding PNP personnel recovered five empty shell of cal. 45 from the crime scene and hot pursuit operation was immediately conducted for the possible arrest of the suspect.

Unfortunately, suspect Doroteo Asilo already left the crime scene and went to unknown direction before the responding team arrived.

Motive of the incident is yet to be disclosed. Investigator is PO2 Earl Deen F. Dingal with cellphone number 0906-398-9676.

Fisherman Arrested in Dimataling for Homicide

By Jong Cadion (with PRO9-PIO Chief)

DIMATALING, Zamboanga del Sur - On July 14, 2018 at about 8:50 AM, joint PNP personnel of Dimataling MPS and Tabina MPS conducted Manhunt Operation against wanted person at Purok 3, Brgy. Sumpot, Dimataling, ZamboangaDel Sur.

The successful operation wasresulted to the arrest of one Jason Gabato Y Vergis, A.K.A Jason Gabongga @ Ontwa, 23 years old, single, fishing worker and temporary residing at Abong-abong, Tabina, ZamboangaDel Sur, with permanent address at Purok 3, Brgy. Sagacad, Dinas, ZambongaDel Sur.

He was arrestedby virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon. Ruben N. Bance, Presiding Judge, 9th Judicial Region RTC BR 29, San Miguel, Zamboangadel Sur dated September 4, 2017 for the crime of Homicide, docketed under Criminal Case No. 17-148 with Bail Recommended fixed at Forty Thousand Pesos (Php40,000.00) for his temporary liberty. Subsequently, said wanted person was informed of his Constitutional Rights under Miranda Doctrine.

Subject wanted person isnow temporary detained atDimataling MPS for proper documentation and disposition while waiting for the commitment order from the issuing court.

OWWA scholars graduate with flying colors

By Alma L. Tingcang (ALT-PIA9/Zamboanga Sibugay/OWWA-9 Press Release)

ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA) - - The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration-IX (OWWA-9) has all the reasons to be proud of four OFW Dependent Scholarship Program (ODSP) scholars who were among those who graduated recently, not only because they were provided with the opportunity and support to achieve their degree, but their efforts and hard work really paid off.

OWWA Regional Welfare Office - IX under Regional Director Dr. Hassan Gabra T. Jumdain is pleased to announce that four of the ODSP scholars namely: Ms. Christen Mae E. Casoco who graduated Cum Laude with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at Saint Joseph College of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, and is now a Teacher I in Sindangan Elementary School.

Mr. Jesler P. Duro, a consistent Dean’s Lister and a recipient of the Saint Catherine of Bologna Special Award, graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with specialization in Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health at St. Columban College, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

Equally accomplished beneficiaries are Ms. Charmis C. Estanel who graduated from St. Joseph College of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Ms. Judelyn C. Lingawlingaw who also graduated from St. Joseph College of Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education.

ODSP is an educational assistance to qualified dependents of active OWWA-member OFWs who intend to pursue any four or five year baccalaureate degree or associate degree in state colleges or universities. The scholarship shall be in the form of financial assistance of P 20,000.00 per school year. This is a scholarship program to dependent of OFWs whose income is not more than US$ 600.

OWWA RWO-IX is much honored to be part of the achievement of these scholars. Their remarkable devotion to the pursuit of knowledge and determination to finish college inspire the office not only in protecting the interest and advancing the welfare of OFWs and their families, but also in promoting education by making college accessible and unburdensome.

High-value target arrested in Zambo Sur

By BONG GARCIA (SunStar Philippines)

THE police have arrested a high-value target personality in an anti-drug operation in Zamboanga del Sur province, the police said Saturday, July 14, 2018.

Chief Inspector Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, identified the arrested suspect as Mayone Alcantara, 34, of Kumalarang, this province.

Galvez said Alcantara was arrested in a drug bust at 5:45 p.m. Friday at Purok Orchids in Poblacion village, Kumalarang town.

She said Alcantara is listed as the Top 4 high-value target drug personality in the municipality of Kumalarang.

The police officer said confiscated from suspect were suspected Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu,” and P500 marked money.

She said the suspect will be charged for violation of Sections 5 and 11 of Republic Act 9165 otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

13 NPA rebels surrender in Zamboanga del Sur

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr (PNA)

ZAMBOANGA CITY--Thirteen members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered due to continuing military offensives, an Army official said.

Col. Bagnus Gaerlan, Army’s 102nd Infantry Brigade commander, said the NPA rebels surrendered on Thursday to the troops of the 53rd Infantry Battalion in Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur. The surrenderers belong the the NPA’s Section Committee “Kara” and “security elements” of the Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (WMRPC) operating in the Zamboanga Peninsula.

Gaerlan said they turned over three firearms that included a caliber .30 M1 Garand rifle, one Carbine rifle, and a caliber .45 pistol.

Lt. Col. Marlowe Patria, 53rd Infantry Battalion commander, said one of the surrenderees, whom he only identified as a Ka Eric, disclosed that they decided to surrender because the rebel movement broke its promise to support their family.

Ka Eric, according to Patria, cited other reasons such as constant physical, mental, and emotional weariness as well as hunger due to almost endless movement that they had to endure to evade military troops. The surrenderers also felt disillusioned and just want to give their children a brighter future, the miitary official added.

Patria said some of rebels were enticed to surrender after hearing on a local radio station about the military-led peace fellowship featuring former rebels and their families. In the program, military officials and NPA surrenderers discussed about the government’s implementation of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).”

Patria assured the surrederers they will facilitate their enrollment to the E-CLIP of the government, which included the grant of PHP50,000 livelihood assistance, PHP15,000 immediate cash assistance, and firearms remuneration like PHP30,000 for Garand rifle, PHP25,000 for Carbine rifle and PHP16,000 for caliber .45 pistol.

He said they could also avail services from other government services such as phycho-social debriefing from Department of Social Welfare and Development, as well as skills training by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

Human Trafficker Arrested

(Zamboanga Del Sur Police Report)

TAMBULIG, Zamboanga del Sur - Combined elements from PNP-WCPC- MFU, Tambulig MPS and Zamboanga City Police Station 4 conducted a manhunt operation against wanted person at Barangay Tungawan, Tambulig, Zamboanga Del Sur about 9:00 AM of July 10, 2018.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Rowena Omaque Sanchez, 29 years old of Kauswagan, Cagayan De Oro City.

She was arrested by virtue of warrant of arrest under criminal case no 38795 and 38796 for Human Trafficking dated June 21, 2018 issued by Hon. Shaldilyn B Bangsaja presiding Judge 9th Judicial region Branch 33, Zamboanga City.

Subject person is presently detained at Zamboanga City Police Office detention cell prior turn-over to court concerned.

Son kills mom in Pagadian

By Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca

A 20-YEAR-OLD man killed his 47-year-old mother by hitting him with a big stone on the face on Friday the 13th in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

Gina Tinga of Purok Malungay, Banale, Pagadian City, was found bloodied and lifeless on a river in the village.

Police are conducting a manhunt against Tinga’s son, Almer, also a resident of the place.

The mother was washing clothes on the river a few meters away from their house when her son arrived around 10 a.m. on Friday.

Witnesses said they saw the mother and her son quarelling before Gina was found dead.

The victim’s daughter, Wellen Jane, told the police that she went to the river to bring food to their mother when she was shocked to see her lying facedown, with blood oozing from her face.

Wellen Jane hurriedly informed her father, Willy, and they both rushed to the area.

Responding policemen found a blood-stained stone beside Gina believed to be used by the suspect in killing the victim.

Gunmen seize P7.6-M jewelry in Pagadian City highway robbery

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr (PNA)

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Police launched a manhunt to find four gunmen behind Monday’s highway robbery involving PHP7.6-million worth of jewelry and other valuables in Pagadian City, capital Zamboanga del Sur.

Chief Supt. Edwin de Ocampo, deputy regional director for administration of Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula), said Tuesday one of the four suspects, Jessie Macasilang alias Marines, was identified through a closed-circuit television camera video footage.

Macasilang and his cohorts carted away some PHP7.6-million worth of jewelry and other valuables from an ML Lhuiller branch in Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City at about 8:21 a.m. Monday. ML Lhuiller operates a chain of pawnshops in the country.

De Ocampo said Macasilang eluded arrest when policemen raided the suspect’s hideout in a thickly-vegetated area in Barangay Manga, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental at about 9:45 a.m. Tuesday.

Macasilang has two standing warrants of arrest for the crime of robbery issued by a Parañaque City court, the police official said.

The jewelry were being transported on board ML Lhuiller’s sports utility vehicle (SUV), driven by Renante Ronolo, 28, and was accompanied by Addis Cortez, 54, from the firm’s outlet to the airport of Pagadian City at the time of the incident.

Police said the incident was witnessed by the regional manager of ML Lhuiller, who was on another vehicle tailing the SUV.

The suspects fled north from the place of the incident on board an SUV with registered plate number AEB-7356.

Zamboanga del Sur vice mayor found guilty of appointing cousin as town treasurer

By JOSEPH TRISTAN ROXAS (KG, GMA News)

The Sandiganbayan has sentenced the vice mayor of Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur to six to eight years imprisonment for his alleged appointment of a relative as the municipal treasurer in 2006 during his mayoralty term.

In its decision dated June 22, the Sixth Division found Vice Mayor Allan Damas "guilty beyond reasonable doubt" for violation of Section 3(e) of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

Damas, when he was mayor, appointed Nellie Poliran Toledo as municipal treasurer. Toledo is his relative within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity.

He allegedly certified however that Toledo is not a relative, thus a violation of Section 79 of the Local Government Code which prohibits the appointment of persons who are related to the appointing authority within the fourth civil degree.

The Sandiganbayan said the prosecution succeeded in proving the family relations of Damas and Toledo, who turned out to be first cousins. It said Damas’ mother is the sibling of Toledo’s father.

Damas endorsed three applicants — Toledo, Claude Genetiano, and Elvie Unabia — to the Bureau of Local Government Finance for the post of municipal treasurer in an undated letter.

As recommending authority, he then issued a certification in favor of Toledo, even if he knew his cousin is disqualified to assume the position.

The Sandiganbayan said Damas would not be at fault if he was unaware of his relations with Toledo. The fact that they are cousins, however, is public knowledge in the municipality which negates the accused’s claim of good faith.

“The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the accused, through his acts done with evident bad faith, gave unwarranted benefit, advantage or preference to Toledo by paving the way for her appointment to the position of Municipal Treasurer, despite being disqualified due to being the accused’s relative within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity,” it said.

Village chief’s son dead in motorcycle accident in Pagadian City

By Leah Agonoy (/ee, Inquirer Mindanao)

PAGADIAN CITY — After attendinga friend’s birthday celebration, three men riding a motorcycle met an accident in Barangay Macasing, Pagadian City on Monday, among them a son of a village official in Barangay Ocapan, San Miguel town, Zamboanga del Sur.

Superintendent Alvin Saguban, city police chief, identified the victims as Jhony Avanzado, the motorcycle driver, and back riders Rico Nalam and Roderick Legan, all residents of San Miguel town.

Avanzado, son of Ocapan, San Miguel village chief Arlyn Avanzado, reportedly lost control of the motorcycle and the vehicle fell on a rocky roadside cliff in Barangay Macasing.

Avanzado and Nalam sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital while Legan died found on the spot, Saguban said.

The police are still conducting a thorough investigation on the incident as of posting time.

Police arrest 2 fugitives in separate operation

By BONG GARCIA (SunStar Philippines)

TWO of the most wanted persons were arrested in separate law enforcement operation in Zamboanga Peninsula, the police reported on Sunday, July 8.

Chief Inspector Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, identified the two as Salvin Antugos, 37; and, Lito Maglasang, 39.

Galvez said that Antugos was arrested around 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Purok 4 in the village of Sigacad, Bayog, Zamboanga Del Sur.

Galvezz said that Antugos has standing warrant of arrested for the crime of murder with no recommended bail and is listed as the Top 6 most wanted person in Bayog.

Galvez said that Maglasang was arrested around 4 p.m., Saturday, July 7, at Purok 5 in the village of Golictop, Midsalip, Zamboanga Del Sur.

She said Maglasang has standing warrant of arrest for number with no recommended bail and is the Top 2 most wanted person in Midsalip.

Drug detainee bolts Margosatubig Police Station

By Eugene A. Lasprilla

A detainee who is facing a drug case bolted from the detention center of Margosatubig Municipal Police Station on Sunday dawn.

Police Regional Office 9 (PRO9) spokesperson Chief Insp. Helen Galvez identified the escapee as Abdulsalim Modapil Mangongaya alias Dondon Sanday, 36, married, of Sitio Luguimit, Poblacion, Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur (ZDS) Province.

Galvez said that the detainee was only discovered missing at about 2 a.m. yesterday. Mangongaya was just arrested lastThursday for violation of R.A. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

A manhunt operation was carried out by the municipal police personnel for the possible re-capture of Mangongaya. Coordination has also been made with the other police station.

The PRO9 is requesting the local populace to immediately report to the hotline numbers 0955-1020565 or 09985986803 or to the barangay officials if ever the escapee is seen in their locality.

Police said that Mangongaya was able to escape after cutting the iron bar at the back portion of the detention cell and then used it as his passageway. Another detainee, an old man, refused to flee with him from the jail.

Armed man slain in police shootout in Zambo Sur

By Eugene A. Lasprilla

An armed man was killed in a shootout with policemen in Barangay Lumbayao, San Pablo Municipality, Zamboanga del Sur (ZDS) on Friday.

The fatality was identified as Marciano Vin Anter alias Dodo Buta, 48, married and a resident of the said place.

The suspect was brought to Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center in Pagadian City, ZDS but was pronounced dead by the attending physician.

Personnel of San Pablo Municipal Police Station recovered a Colt MK IV Caliber .45 pistol bearing serial number 926315 with a magazine loaded with 4 live ammunitions from the suspect.

Police Regional Office 9 (PRO9) reports showed that at about 4:42 p.m. of Friday police personnel responded to a call that an unidentified armed man was discriminately firing his handgun in the neighborhood.

Reports added that upon arrival of the responding authorities they were fired upon by the suspect prompting them to shoot back until the latter was fatally hit.

The recovered handgun including its ammunitions will be submitted for ballistic test at the Police Crime Laboratory.

The body of the suspect was claimed by the relatives for proper burial.

2 Drug syndicate members arrested

By Bong Garcia (SunStar Philippines)

TWO alleged members of drug syndicates were arrested in separate an anti-drug operations in Zamboanga Sibugay, the police said Saturday, July 07, 2018.

Chief Inspector Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office (PRO)-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, identified the arrested suspect as Albert Tadeo, 36, a government employee, and Abdulsalim Modapil Mangungaya, 36.

Galvez said Tadeo was arrested in a drug bust at 8:40 p.m. Friday at Purok Gumamela in Taway village, Ipil town.

She said Tadeo, a Community Affairs Officer 1 of the provincial government, is a member of a drug syndicate known as Matiz Group based on the list of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).

Seized were more or less .8 grams of suspected methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as “shabu,” packed in three plastic sachets worth P5,400 and P1,000 marked money, she added.

Galvez said Mangungaya was arrested by joint police and PDEA personnel in another drug bust around 11 p.m. Thursday in Kalian village, Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur.

Mangungaya is listed as the number two high-value target drug personality in the town of Margosatubig and has standing warrant of arrest for murder with no recommended bail.

Galvez said the suspect is an alleged member of a drug syndicate known as “Pating” drug group operating in Zamboanga del Sur.

Seized from the suspect were nine heat-sealed plastic sachets of suspected shabu and P500 marked money, the police officer added.

She said the suspects will be charged for violation of Section 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act 9165 otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

PSA sets income, expenditure survey in Region 9

By R. G. Antonet Go (PNA)

ZAMBOANGA CITY--The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) will begin on Monday, July 9, its Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) here in Region 9.

Ma. Flerida Tan, PSA regional supervising statistical specialist, on Saturday said the target households to be surveyed in the region is 6,240, or 1,560 for each area. She said the households were chosen by PSA central office using statistical methodology.

Tan said the FIES, which ends July 31, will cover this city, and the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte, and Zamboanga del Sur.

A total of 61 enumerators has been hired to undertake the survey, which is to determine how much is the monthly income of a family and how do they spend it.

She appealed to the respondents to support the conduct of the survey and to provide accurate information.

She said the data that will be gathered during the survey will be useful for the government in its planning and decision-making.

PDEA nabs Bruce Lee

By Dan Toribio

Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested a man who goes by the name of Bruce Lee Hajigapor y Bogol aka Benzal during anti illegal drug operations in Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur earlier this week.

Hajigapor was identified as a high value drug personality by authorities.

Lawmen confiscated suspected shabu with an estimated street value of P3,400 and P500 marked money from the suspect.

Hajigapor was detained at the PDEA office while the confiscated items were turned over to the crime laboratory for examination.

Hajigapor is now facing charges for violation of sections 5 and 11 of the 2002 Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act.

4 cult group members slain in police operations

By Julie Alipala (Reporter, Inquirer Mindanao)

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Four members of a cult group in Midsalip town, Zamboanga del Sur province were killed in a police operation.

Senior Superintendent Fergen Torred, chief of the Police Regional Office 9 (PRO9) Intelligence Division said at least four members of an unknown cult, who allegedly feasts on human liver, were killed in a law enforcement operation on Thursday morning.

“As we speak, clashes were going on, our men were supposed to deliver a warrant of arrest,” Torred said.

He could not yet provide the names of the fatalities.

Chamber of Commerce to spearhead 8th Pagadian City Biz Week celebration

By Claro A. Lanipa

PAGADIAN CITY (PIA) -– The Pagadian City Zamboanga del Sur Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Incorporated (PZCCIFI) will spearhead the 8th Pagadian City Business Week celebration with the theme “Reaching Greater Heights, Gearing Towards the New Generation,” on July 8-14, 2018.

The local chamber has lined-up series of activities for the week-long observance. To kick-off the celebration, a dawn prayer will be held on July 8 at the Rotonda, F.S. Pajares Avenue and on July 9, a motorcade around the city’s main streets will be conducted to culminate with an opening program at the Gaisano Capital.

To showcase local products, a Negosyo Trade Fair will be set up at the Gaisano Lower Grounds by the Department of Trade and Industry, Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Office (DTI-ZdS). On the same day, the Department of Agriculture (DA), in coordination with the local chamber will also conduct an Agricultural Forum at Chandler Suites with speakers on various relevant topics.

On July 10, the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) will conduct a re-orientation at Mardale Hotel, while on July 11, a Family Enterprise Governance and Succession Planning Seminar will be held at Kuwait Convention Center, Barangay San Jose, this city with Professor Virgilio Espeleta, adjunct professor of the Asian Institute of Management and consultant of the Family Enterprise Governance and Professionalizing Succession Planning of Family Business, as one of the main speakers.

Meanwhile, PZCCIFI President Rey F. Quisumbing, in a press conference on Thursday, said the seminar is open to everyone and he encouraged those who are engaged in family business or enterprise to participate. A minimal registration fee will be collected from the participants.

DTI Provincial Office will hold an Investment and Financing Forum at Hotel Guillermo on July 12, while on July 13, officers and members of PZCCIFI will conduct a community service thru feeding program particularly to the underweight and stunted children at Barangay Dumagoc.

To culminate the week-long event, a Business Night will be held on July 14 at Kuwait Convention Center. This will be highlighted by the giving of awards and recognition to officers and members of the chamber, businessmen and other stakeholders for their meritorious contribution to the success of the celebration. (ALT/CAL/PIA9-Zamboanga del Sur)

Former Zamboanga del Sur mayor to face malversation, failure to render account charges

By Czarina Nicole Ong

The Office of the Ombudsman has found probable cause to charge former Labangan Mayor Wilson Nandang of Zamboanga Del Sur with malversation and failure to render account in relation to the reportedly anomalous travel cash advances he took.

Nandang will face 10 counts each of violation of Articles 217 or Malversation of Public Funds and 218 or Failure of Accountable Officer to Render Accounts of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) for the separate cash advances he took for travel expenses made from January 2011 to August 2011.

Nandang took the cash advances, which totaled P1,250,000, even though he failed to liquidate and account for the money.

The COA Circular 97-002 provides that cash advances for local travels must be liquidated within 30 days upon return to official station.

Meanwhile, Article 217 of the RPC states that malversation is committed by any public officer who, by reason of the duties of office, is accountable for public funds, and appropriates the same or takes or misappropriates public funds, wholly or partially.

On the other hand, violation of Article 218 of the RPC is committed by any public officer, whether in the service or separated therefrom, who is required by law or regulation to render account to the provincial auditor and who fails to do so for a period of two months after such accounts should be rendered.

2 inmates escape from Zambo Sur jail

By BONG GARCIA

TWO inmates have escaped from a district jail in Zamboanga del Sur province, police said Friday, June 29.

Chief Inspector Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, identified the escapees as Danilo Dumandos, 45, and Nestor Dumandos, 27, both of Balukbahan, Bayog town in Zamboanga del Sur.

Both are facing charges of murder before the Regional Trial Court Branch 30 in Aurora town.

Galvez said the two were supposed to be taking a bath and washing their clothes when escaped around 6 a.m. Thursday by climbing the fence in the laundry area of the Ramon Magsaysay District Jail.

The two inmates then passed through the scaffolding of a two-story building that is under construction before jumping over the 10-foot wall of the facility.

Galvez said the two inmates reportedly fled towards Barangay Esperanza in Ramon Magsaysay town.

Multi-vehicle collision in Zambo Sur

By Remus Ong

Several persons were injured after four vehicles figured in a collision along the national highway of Ramon Magsaysay Municipality in Zamboanga del Sur last Tuesday.

A Police Regional Office-9 report stated that the vehicles involved were a dump truck, two small trucks and a tricycle.

One of the vehicles, an Isuzu Forward truck was travelling to Tambulig loaded with 100 sacks of pulverized rice casing when it lost its brakes upon reaching a steep portion of Purok 2, Barangay Esperanza.

The Isuzu truck then bumped the rear portion of a tricycle travelling directly in front.

The Isuzu truck then continued on and sideswiped the left portion of a wing van truck traversing in the opposite direction causing two wheels of the second vehicle to explode.

Finally, the Isuzu Forward truck hit a dump truck that was also traversing on the opposite lane, causing major damage on its front portion.

The driver of the Isuzu Forward truck, identified as 60-year-old Alejandro Bulitic, sustained a leg fracture.

The tricycle driver, identified as Jovane Arcilla, a post office employee, together with his passengers, sustained head injuries.

The passengers were identified as Estelita Tauto-an, 53 years old and her eight-year-old grandchild.

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