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PNG Mindanao eliminations kick off Friday in Pagadian
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=5&rid=802567
- Thursday, September 10, 2015
- (PNA), RMA/JFM/PR
PAGADIAN, Sept. 10 (PNA) -- Over 2,000 athletes from 70 local government units aspiring to become national athletes someday swing to action on Friday at the start of the POC-PNG Philippine National Games Mindanao eliminations at this scenic and cool seaport city here.
A total of 12 sports are on tap in the meet jointly organized by the Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission and supported by the Zamboanga del Sur provincial government led by Gov. Antonio Cerilles.
Scheduled in the four-day sportsfest are archery, arnis, badminton, billiards, boxing, chess, karatedo, swimming, taekwondo and the national finals of futsal and softball, majority of them to be held at the sprawling 65-hectare sports complex built by Gov. Cerilles four years ago.
“I was quite impressed by the complex because it is complete and truly conducive for developing athletes,” noted PSC chairman Richie Garcia, who arrived Thursday and was given a tour of the facility by the governor.
“We hope that other LGUs could follow the example of Zambonga del Sur,” Garcia said. “Hopefully Mindanao’s athletes could take advantage of this facility so they can develop and excel and challenge our national athletes in next year’s POC-PNG national finals.”
“We welcome all our athletes from Mindanao and are honored to host the eliminations of POC-PNG here,” said Cerilles, who has formed a Zamboanga del Sur Sports Academy catering to 200 athlete scholars from all over the region.
A protégé of the late POC president Gov. Jose Sering, a sports patron who groomed several past national athletes, including the multi-titled javelin thrower Erlinda Lavandia, he said all academy scholars not only receive athletic training but also lodging, education and good nutrition.
“Our aim to become hub for grassroots sports development in Mindanao, on top of enhancing the quality of life of our athletes,” Gov. Cerilles added.
Garcia formally opened the POC-PNG Mindanao leg here on Thursday in simple opening rites held at the CYC oval inside the sports complex where Mario Fernandez, a boxing gold medalist in the last Singapore Southeast Asian Games, lit the urn.
Sports Academy scholar Ruthelma Laylay, a Milo Mindanao Little Olympics champion, led the oath of sportsmanship for athletes.
Track and field competitions unfold at 7 a.m. Friday with 12 finals to be held at the Pagadian City oval in the center of the city.
Among those competing here is Lanao del Norte Palarong Pambansa standout Jie Ann of Plaridel, Misamis Oriental, who broke Palaro records in winning the girls 800, 1,500 and 3,000-meter races.
Chess actually started yesterday with the men’s and women’s blitz event finals.
Police tightens security as Zambo Sur marks 63rd anniversary
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=802149
- Wednesday, September 9, 2015
- (PNA), FFC/TPGJR/HDC
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Sept. 9 (PNA) -– The police in coordination with the military has tightened the implementation of security measures to ensure the peaceful celebration of the week-long provincial anniversary.
The activities for the week-long celebration of the 63rd Araw ng Zamboanga del Sur will kick-off Thursday and ends September 17.
Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre, provincial police director, said policemen and soldiers will be detailed in all of the venues of activities.
Ecaldre said that policemen from other municipalities in the province have been temporarily assigned to this city to augment the local police force.
Ecaldre said the military counterpart in handling the security measures are troops from the Army’s 53rd Infantry Battalion.
The celebration of the provincial anniversary is couple with the holding of the Philippine National Games, which will also kick-off Thursday.
Around 6,000 athletes and sports officials will see action in the five-day PNG in this city.
Pagadian City joins National Crime Prevention Week observance
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=2&rid=801608
- Tuesday, September 8, 2015
- (PNA), LAP/TPGJR/HIROHITO D. CADION
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Sept. 8 (PNA) -– Mayor Romeo Pulmones has urged the public to help the law enforcers in the fight against all forms of criminality in this city.
Pulmones made the call as this city joined the observance of the 21st National Crime Prevention Week that kicked off Monday, citing crime prevention is the task of everyone and not just of the law enforcers.
“Let us help our police force in resolving and fighting against all forms of criminalities in our city,” Pulmones added.
He commended the local police for the good performance and gaining the support to the community in the maintenance of peace and order to include in the anti-drug campaign.
Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre, provincial police director, reported that the crime volume for the first semester of this year dropped by 32 percent.
Ecaldre said that shooting incidents dropped by 25 percent and crime against property declined by 48 percent.
This year’s National Crime Prevention Week observance is anchored on the theme “Krimen ay Tuldukan, Karapatan ay Igalang.”
Stakeholder’s awareness, active involvement in crime prevention vital, says Pagadian mayor
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371441378478/stakeholder-s-awareness-active-involvement-in-crime-prevention-vital-says-pagadian-mayor
- Monday, September 7, 2015
- By Gideon C. Corgue (ALT/GCC/PIA-Zamboanga del Sur)
PAGADIAN CITY, Sept. 7 (PIA) – To jumpstart the celebration of the 21st National Crime Prevention Week, participating agencies and various stakeholders on Monday conducted a motorcade from the City Plaza to major thoroughfares in the city which ended with a brief program at the City Hall grounds.
Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones, the event’s keynote speaker underscored the importance of the celebration saying that, “crime prevention is a task of society, not just of the law enforcers.”
He also tackled the importance of the theme, “Krimen ay Tuldukan, Karapatan ay Igalang” to local officials and stakeholders. “The awareness and active involvement of barangay officials in crime prevention will prove to be inherent in the realization of this year’s theme,” Pulmones stressed.
“Ako naghangyo sa mga barangay officials nga dili nato isalig sa tanang panahon sa kapulisan ang pagbantay sa kalinaw sa atong dakbayan tungod kay kulang ang gidaghanon sa kapulisan nga nagbantay kanato. Aduna lamang kita’y 169 ka mga miyembro sa kapulisan nga nagtabang pagmentenar sa kahusay ug kalinaw sa dakbayan,” (I am appealing to barangay officials not to heavily depend on the PNP in providing security to the city at all times because we only have 169 PNP members that help maintain peace and order in the city) Pulmones urged.
The chief executive was glad to hear the report of PNP Provincial Director PSSupt. Sofronio P. Ecaldre that the crime volume in the province for the first semester of this year decreased by 32 percent, shooting incidence or crime committed by the use of firearm also declined by 25 percent and crimes against property or robbery registered at 48 percent lesser as compared to the same period in 2014.
Pulmones expressed confidence that the peace and order of the city will be sustained due to police visibility strictly implemented by the PNP, and with the active and strong support of various stakeholders especially the civilians.
“The visible presence of the PNP in the streets prevents people from committing crimes,” he added.
Meanwhile, Napolcom-9 Regional Director Pablito Abad, Jr. called on the public to assist the police in the maintenance of peace and order in the city adding that “‘peace and order is not only the work of the police but is everybody’s concern.”
“As we observe the NCPR week, I urge everyone to be vigilant at home or when going to public places to prevent them from being victimized by lawless elements,” Abad concluded.
3 fall in anti-drug operation in Margosatubig town
- Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2015/09/05/3-fall-anti-drug-operation-margosatubig-town-428599
- Sunday, September 6, 2015
- By Bong Garcia
COMBINED police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) have arrested three people listed in the drug watch lists in a buy-bust operation in Zamboanga del Sur, the police reported.
Senior Superintendent Sofronio Ecaldre, Zamboanga del Sur police director, identified the arrested suspects as the following: Julasbi Dacula, 25; Usman Manabilang, 35; and, Noron Mawalaw, 58.
Ecaldre said the suspects were arrested around 1 p.m. of Thursday in the village of Poblacion, Margosatubig, Zamboanga Del Sur.
Ecaldre said the suspects were arrested after they allegedly sold a sachet of suspect shabu (crystal meth) for P1,000 to an undercover agent.
He said the arresting team confiscated from the suspects possessions 14 sachets of suspected shabu, a weighing scale, two pieces of P500 marked money, and other prohibited drug paraphernalia.
He said the suspects were detained while appropriate charges are set to be filed against them.
3 rebels surrender in Zamboanga Del Sur
- Source: http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?nid=1&rid=800793
- Saturday, September 5, 2015
- (PNA), JBP/PFN
MANILA, Sept. 5 (PNA) -- Due to dwindling support from the masses, three New People's Army (NPA) fighters surrendered to 53rd Infantry Battalion troopers in Guipos town, Zamboanga Del Sur Saturday morning.
This took place at 7:30 a.m. at 53rd Infantry Battalion headquarters in Camp Subido, Zamboanga Del Sur, said 1st Infantry Division spokesperson Lt. Col. Audie Mongao.
These returnees were identified as Erme Elnas, Anselma Perez Quijano, and Lodevico Jordan.
The rebels also surrendered their weapons which include a KG-45 sub-machine gun and .45 caliber pistol.
Mongao said that the surrender of the three was facilitated by the intelligence squad of the 53rd Infantry Battalion.
Mini-truck bumps boy in Cabaluay
- Source: http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/top-stories/20936-mini-truck-bumps-boy-in-cabaluay.html
- Friday, September 4, 2015
- A boy was rushed to a hospital after he was accidentally bumped by a 6-wheeler Bongo Type mini-truck along MCLL Highway, Barangay Cabaluay, this city, last week Thursday morning.
Police identified the victim as Merham Silbin y Isnani, a resident of Sitio Islamia, Cabaluay. He sustained multiple injuries on the head and body.
He was brought to Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) for medical attention by passersby in the area.
Report showed that the mini-truck driver identified as Jessie Gutoeres y Oclarit, a native of Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur immediately surrendered to Police Station 3 after the incident.
Initial investigation conducted by authorities showed that the color green Bongo Type truck bearing license plate number AAT-8790, driven by Gutoeres was travelling along MCLL Highway heading towards Barangay Sangali, this city.
Probers said upon reaching barangay Cabaluay, the victim suddenly crossed the road without sensing the approaching mini-truck that resulted to the incident.
The case is still under investigation while appropriate case is being readied against the driver in court. (Eugene A. Lasprilla)
Prevent crime, respect the rights of others, says PNP chief
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1351441257075/prevent-crime-respect-the-rights-of-others-says-pnp-chief
- Thursday, September 3, 2015
- By Claro A. Lanipa
PAGADIAN CITY, Sept. 3 (PIA) –“We must have to respect the rights of a person so that we may be able to prevent crime,” PSSupt. Sofronio P. Ecaldre, Zamboanga del Sur PNP provincial director underscored Monday, September 1, during the launching of the 21st National Crime Prevention Week held at the city hall grounds.
“We can prevent crime if we, the stakeholders, the community, the police and the government will work hand in hand and most importantly, respect the rights of each and every individual,” Ecaldre said.
He pointed out the PNP’s mission is to enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order and ensure public safety and internal security with the active support of the community,back to back with its vision of working in partnership with the community towards the attainment of a safer place to live, work and do business.
“We recognize the fact that we cannot do our job in law enforcement and crime prevention without the support of the community.It has to be a shared responsibility,” the police chief stressed.
Ecaldre reported that crime volume in the province for the first semester of this year decreased by 32 percent, shooting incidence or crime committed by the use of firearm also declined by 25 percent and crimes against property or robbery registered at 48 percent lesser as compared to the same period in 2014.
Meanwhile, Zamboanga del Sur Vice Governor Juan A. Regala, who represented Governor Antonio H. Cerilles encouraged all stakeholders to have a teamwork towards crime prevention. “We need to be focused and with one vision,” he added, saying that “proper coordination is needed so that our force will be united and strong.”
“Every year we hold a launching program for Crime Prevention, and all of us know that this is everybody’s business. Each of us has a role to play. If we entrust everything to the PNP and the AFP, they will not be able to do all these things. That is why today, all sectors of the community including the non-government organizations (NGOs) are here, so that we will unite our forces against crime,” Regala underscored.
The launching program was spearheaded by the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM-9) under Atty. Pablito Abad Jr, acting regional director in coordination with the city government of Pagadian led by Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones,attended by the officials and employees of national line agencies, NGOs, men in uniform, academe and barangay officials. (ALT/CAL/PIA-9) - See more at: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1351441257075/prevent-crime-respect-the-rights-of-others-says-pnp-chief#sthash.pEZKvUVT.dpuf
ZAMSURECO-I employees plant 1,200 seedlings in RM town
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1371441087575/zamsureco-i-employees-plant-1-200-seedlings-in-rm-town
- Wednesday, September 2, 2015
- By Gideon C. Corgue (ALT/GCC/PIA-Zamboanga del Sur)
RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Zamboanga del Sur, Sept. 2 (PIA) – Officers and employees of Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZAMSURECO-I) embarked on a tree-planting activity recently to show love and concern for the environment by planting some 1,200 mahogany seedlings at Area I – Sub-office compound in Barangay Switch, this municipality.
General Manager and chief executive officer Engr. Jose Raul A. Saniel encouraged employees of the electric cooperative to support environmental advocacy by taking care of the environment because the world is now experiencing global warming.
“The world has experienced extreme weather conditions such as more intense and long droughts, flooding in areas that were never flooded before in history due to climate change.” Saniel added.
He said global warming not only affects our country but the people as well.
The chief executive officer believes that planting more trees will be the most viable solution to the problem. “Planting more trees is the best solution to global warming because it will help reduce carbon emissions and purify the air,” he added.
“By planting trees, we invest for the future, and it is the most important investment for our mother earth,” Saniel stressed. He underscored the significance and benefits of planting a tree.
“Aside from the fact that it produces oxygen and removes carbon dioxide and contaminants from the air, the trees have many other social, economic, and environmental benefits,” he explained.
Saniel said the 1,200 mahogany seedlings they planted may seem very small in number but when these “plants will all grow, it will help save mankind.”
“We are not only planting trees but we are protecting them so that it will grow and survive for the generations to come,” Saniel concluded.
P6-M evacuation center in San Miguel town inaugurated
- Source: http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1351440748635/p6-m-evacuation-center-in-san-miguel-town-inaugurated
- Tuesday, September 1, 2015
- By Claro A. Lanipa (FPG/CAL/PIA-9)
SAN MIGUEL, Zamboanga del Sur, Sept. 1 (PIA) – As part of its disaster preparedness and in response to Republic Act 101201, also known as the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management Act of 2010, the municipal government formally inaugurated its newly constructed evacuation center worth P6 million last week.
Zamboanga del Sur Governor Antonio H. Cerilles led the ribbon cutting ceremonies with Ms. Emilia Vasquez-Julhajan, officer-in-charge of the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)-9, Regional Director Sisinio Cano of the Department of Labor and Employment (D0LE)-9, Mayor Angelito Martinez II and other municipal officials.
Mayor Martinez said “the evacuation center is a multi-use, expedient facility which is not only aimed to provide shelter to people directly affected by an emergency, but also to cater to public events, activities and other significant undertakings of the town.
“The construction of the said building was mainly financed by local funds such as the five percent calamity fund and the 20 percent development fund with counterpart from DOLE’s TUPAD program of almost P1 million for the labor cost,” Martinez said.
Governor Cerilles lauded the municipality for its initiative of putting up the evacuation center, as he challenged the municipal officials to also make the necessary move for the establishment of a Regional Trial Court (RTC) building to attend to all the cases from the entire Baganian Peninsula, referring to the southern part of Zamboanga del Sur.
Meanwhile, Director Cano was also prodded by Governor Cerilles to help promote peace in San Miguel town by extending employment and livelihood support to the people in the area.
“We in the DOLE will give our all-out support to help our constituents here improve their living condition,” Cano promised.
For her part, Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-9 chief Emilia Vasquez-Julhajan said “this evacuation center is a very good example of a leadership in action, which means to say that your leader (Mayor Martinez) is looking after your future, your safety and the safety of your children’s children.”
“RA 101201 mandates everyone to be disaster resilient, and we from the OCD laud this very first evacuation center in the province. Hopefully there shall be more evacuation centers or alternate evacuation centers that would be put-up not only in San Miguel, but in all municipality in the province and in the region,” Julhajan added.
San Miguel was also awarded recently by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as a recipient of Seal of Good Local Governance for its commitment toward good local governance and for passing the local government assessment areas for the year 2014, namely, good financial housekeeping, disaster preparedness, business friendly and competitiveness, peace and order and environmental management.
Aside from the municipal officials, the said event was also attended by all the 28 barangay chairmen together with their respective barangay councilors.