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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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3 'drug personalities' nabbed in Zambo region

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr (PNA)

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Three persons, including an alleged syndicate member, were arrested in separate anti-drug operations in Region 9, a police official said Thursday.

Chief Insp. Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office (PRO-9) information officer, identified the arrested individuals as Jovie Jaman, 29; Jenny Jane Compis, 27; and Julie Alabi, 42.

Galvez said Jaman is a suspected member of the Sahibad drug syndicate, while Compis was out on bail since she was arrested on June 15, 2018 for drug charges.

Jaman and Compis were arrested by joint police and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives in a buy-bust operation around 10:35 p.m. Wednesday in Sitio Kayatian, Barangay Poblacion, Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte.

The arresting team seized from them sachets of suspected shabu, PHP500 marked money, and assorted illegal drug paraphernalia, police said.

Galvez said Alabi was arrested in another buy-bust operation around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday in Zone 6, Barangay Ayala, this city.

Seized from Alabi were PHP40,000 worth of suspected shabu packed in 12 heat-sealed plastic sachets, PHP300 marked money, and illegal drug paraphernalia.

All the arrested suspects were detained facing charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

2 die, 1 hurt as tree falls on Dapitan City highway

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr (PNA)

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Two people died while another was injured after they were pinned down by a tree that fell on a highway in Dapitan City, a police official said Saturday.

Chief Insp. Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) information officer, identified the fatalities as Rey Mag-usara, and Elma Mag-usara, 49, who were declared dead on arrival by physicians of the Zamboanga del Norte Medical Center.

Wounded and hospitalized was Estrella Pactol, 38, a resident of Maligubaan, Concepcion, Misamis Occidental.

Galvez said the incident happened at about 8 a.m. Friday along the highway in Barangay Dampalan, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte.

Galvez said investigation showed the three were aboard a motorcycle, driven by Rey and were traveling to La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte from Concepcion, Misamis Occidental when the tree fell on the highway and hit them.

Man Arrested for the Crime of Homicide

(Zamboanga Del Norte Police Report)

KATIPUNAN, Zamboanga Del Norte - Police operatives of Katipunan Police Station conducted manhunt operation at Brgy Sitog, Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte at about 7:30 AM of December 22, 2018.

Arrested was Reymond Benoy Marigay, 27 years old and a resident of said place. He was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Judge Alnaiza T. Hassiman of 5th MCTC of Katipunan-S. Osmeña, Sr., 9th RTC, Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte dated December 19, 2018 for the crime of Attempted Homicide docketed under Criminal Case no 432-18 (K) with bail bond amounting to Php 12,000.00.

Arrested wanted person is now in custody of Katipunan MPS for proper disposition.

Person was wounded in Shooting Incident

(Zamboanga Del Norte Police Report)

KATIPUNAN, Zamboanga Del Norte – One person was wounded in Shooting incident transpired at Sitio Sigabon, Brgy. Malugas, Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte at about 5; 00 PM of December 21, 2018.

Initial Investigation conducted disclosed that victim, identified as Noel Cabahug Saluma, 30 years old, married, of Sitio Sigabon, Malugas, Katipunan, Zamboanga Del Norte, farmer, Filipino and a resident of Sitio Sigabon, Malugas, Katipunan was carrying his two-year old daughter at said place when a certain Rolly Tinaco Saluma, victim’s cousin and suspect, 38 years old, single with a live-in partner, Filipino, and a resident of same place who was already intoxicated with liquor approached him uttering some invective words against this person.

The suspect pulled his handgun which was tucked on his waist and fired it on the victim once but fortunately the suspect’s live-in partner identified as Biatriz Lanit and his grandmother identified as Dominica Dela Crus Saluma were able to hold herein suspect and prevented him from getting clear aim at the victim causing the bullet to hit the ground.

Looking not for any trouble, the victim who was still holding his two-year old daughter in his arms turned his back and simply ignored his cousin, Roly Saluma and was about to enter his house.

But the suspect shoots him again hitting him through and through the left portion of his upper back. The suspect fled towards unknown direction right after the incident.

One Raymund Saluma, 33 years old, single, jobless, Filipino and a resident of same place turned-over the Cal .38 Revolver bearing Serial No.: RC 96E1432 which was used by the suspect along with three (3) live ammunitions and three (3) fired cartridges unto the custody of PO3 Dioscoro Enopia Ello, PNP Personnel of Katipunan MPS.

The victim was immediately brought to Zamboanga Del Norte Medical Center and currently being confined thereat for treatment. Motive of the suspect is personal grudge.

Drug Suspect Cuffed for Violation of RA 9165

(Zamboanga Del Norte Police Report)

SINDAANGAN, Zamboanga del Norte - Combined police operatives of Sindangan Police Station, Zamboanga Del Norte Provincial Mobile Force Company and Drugs Enforcement Unit of PRO7 conducted manhunt operation in Brgy. Lawis, Sindangan, Zamboanga Del Norte at about 9:30 AM of December 21, 2018.

The operation resulted in the arrest of Marissa Obrero aka “Lisa Obrero” 58 years old, married, with address at Tangke, Talisay City, Cebu City.

This is by virtue of warrant of arrest for Violation of Sec 5, Article II of R.A. 9165 known as Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 docketed under criminal case no. TCR-2015-659 issued by Hon. Glenda C. Go, presiding judge of RTC, Branch 65, Talisay City, Cebu, with no bail recommended.

Subject person was brought to Sindangan District Hospital for physical and medical examination and brought back to Sindangan MPS for arrest booking prior turn-over to the issuing court.

Arsonist Arrested in Dipolog City

(Zamboanga Del Norte Police Report)

DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga Del Norte - Operatives of Dipolog City Police Station and Molave Police Station, Zamboanga Del Sur PPO conducted manhunt operation at Barra, Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte at about 4:30 PM of December 21, 2018.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Joel Sumambo Gumilos, 27 years old, single, motorcycle driver and a resident of Purok Pag-asa, Barra, Dipolog City.

The suspect was arrested by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon. Jaime B Caberte– Presiding Judge of RTC, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 23, Molave, Zamboanga Del Sur for Destructive Arson under Art. 320 (2) in rel. to the last Para of Art 320(5), all of the RPC as amended by RA No. 7659, docketed under criminal case number 2011-10-2645 with no bail recommended.

Accused was arrested in front of Brgy Hall of Barra, Dipolog City and now temporarily under custody at Dipolog City Police Station for proper disposition.

Gawad Kalinga turns-over refurbished library to Polanco LGU

By Alfonso T. Ruda (ALT/ATR/PIA9-Zamboanga del Norte)

POLANCO, Zamboanga del Norte (PIA)--- One of the modern public libraries equipped with internet connection is now within reach to the school children of this municipality.

This, after Gawad Kalinga turned-over the newly-refurbished Municipal Public Library to the Local Government Unit of Polanco.

Polanco Mayor Evan Hope D. Olvis said the project was implemented by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) through the initiative of Gawad Kalinga.

According to Mayor Olvis, he opted for the refurbishing of the library instead of the potable water system proposed by Gawad Kalinga as Polanco had already allocated funds for the proposed project.

Aside from refurbishing, NGCP also donated 1,000 pieces of assorted books, tables and chairs for the school children.

Municipal Librarian Ms. Rovie Jalalon said the upgraded library will be of great help to students in their research online as the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has put up internet connection in the library together with four (4) units of computer.

To ensure the proper usage of the computers and avoid it from being used on some other purpose, DICT has set guidelines on the use of the said computers

In his message during the turn-over ceremony, NGCP District I head, Engr. Hermie Hamoy said their action is just an expression of gratitude to the support of Polanco LGU which provided NGCP an area in Barangay Lingasad for its sub-station.

Mayor Olvis lauded the effort of Gawad Kalinga and NGCP in upgrading its Municipal Library.

The activity culminated with the ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Olvis, Vice Mayor Alfredo Bait-it, Engr. Hamoy and Gawad Kalinga Movement Building Head Engr. Harvey Maraguinot.

Licup places all police forces in ZamPen on full alert

By Allen Abastillas

Police Regional Office-9 regional director Chief Supt. Emmanuel Luis D. Licup has ordered that all police forces in Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) to be on full alert status this Yuletide season.

Chief Supt. Licup, who presided a command conference last Monday, December 10, 2018, at PRO-9 headquarters, directed all Provincial Directors and National Support Units Regional Chief to implement their respective security measures within their area of jurisdiction, in coordination with other law enforcers of the government.

Licup explained that all officers and police personnel in every area of jurisdiction are expected to perform their utmost best, especially on security and crime prevention duties.

“We have a lot of things to do for the peace and security of each and every community in the region. We have to establish strong checkpoints in every boundaries of provinces and cities aside from random police patrol against criminal gangs and lawless groups,” Licup told Zamboanga Times in an interview.

Licup also bared that the PRO-9 as early as now has already prepared necessary security measures for the forthcoming plebiscite on January 27, 2019.

Moreover, Licup also ordered all policemen to refrain from siding with politicians, stay apolitical or non-partisan.

“Matindi kasi ang labanan sa politika sa Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur. We recorded private armed group in these two provinces. If policemen are caught siding with a politician they will face the consequences,”Licup warned.

Meanwhile, on the issue of firing of guns during the New Year’s eve, Licup said that firing of guns during the revelry is strictly prohibited.

He said that if policemen are caught firing their guns during the New Year’s eve or Christmas’ eve, they will be subjected for dismissal proceedings.

“A gun should be fire against the enemies of the state,” Licup said.

In other development, the police regional director also disclosed that he directed police commanders in their AOR to put up Police Assistance Center (PAC) in there area as many people will be going home during the Yuletide season.

PRO-9 warns politicians from employing private armed groups in midterm election

By Allen Abastillas

Police Regional Director Chief Supt. Emmanuel Luis D. Licup yesterday said that they are closely monitoring several private armed groups, including criminal gangs operating in the different parts of Zamboanga Peninsula and other areas under their areas of jurisdiction to deter politicians from utilizing them in the 2019 midterm elections.

According to the C/supt. Licup, there are at least seven private armed groups and 12 criminal groups here in the region which based on intelligence reports could be used by unscrupulous politicians in next year’s campaign and election period.

“We are closely monitoring these private armed groups and other criminal gangs to prevent them from being employed by politicians and political parties in this forthcoming May 2019 elections,”Licup stressed.

He also warned politicians and political camps from employing the service of armed groups during the campaign and election period.

Licup made the pronouncement after also revealing that he had already placed all police forces under PRO-9 in full red alert status starting Monday.

The police regional director said that the PNP in the region are also exerting its best to neutralize these private armed groups, including criminal gangs.

He added that in the past elections, some public officials and politicians have employed the service of these armed groups and criminal gangs to do their “dirty jobs” for them.

Licup also said that he also issued a stern warning to provincial police directors and chiefs of police office to always be apolitical or non-partisan during the campaign and election period.

“All police officers and personnel must not take side to any politician or political parties. They must at all times be non-partisan,” Licup told Zamboanga Times in an interview.

The police official said that aside from closely monitoring the activities of these private armed groups, the entire police force in the region will also institute adequate security measures to ensure that drug money could not be use during the election period.

Licup said that no less than President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the police and the military to work doubly hard to make sure that drug money will not reach the camps of unscrupulous politicians.

He said that the police in close coordination with other law enforcement units, especially with the military, will exert its best to prevent drug money from being used in the campaign.

The police official also asked the support of all stakeholders to coordinate with the police and report to authorities any activities that maybe related to narco-politics.

Meanwhile, Licup said that the PNP higher headquarters is planning to augment the police troops in ZamPen region by next year in preparation for the election period.

He said that there is a considerable number of municipal towns in the region especially in Zamboanga del Norte, Sibugay and Zamboanga Del Sur that maybe considered election hotspots in the coming election.

However, the declaration of a city, town or province as an election hotspot will only be made after a series of coordinative meetings among the Commission on Election (Comelec) PNP, AFP and DILG.

Motor Vehicle Traffic Accident Resulting to Homicide

(Zamboanga Del Norte Police Report)

SINDANGAN, Zamboanga del Norte - Vehicular traffic accident transpired along the National Highway of Brgy. Lower Inuman, Sindangan Zamboanga del Norte at about 5:00 AM of November 30, 2018.

The accident was involving two vehicles:

Vehicle 1 was one unit black and white combination Honda XRM 125 Motorcycle, driven by Leandro Pumicpic Postigo, 35 years old, male, married and a resident of Leon B. Postigo Zamboanga del Norte with back rider identified as Florendo Torres, of legal age, male, married and a resident of Leon B. Postigo Zamboanga del Norte; while
Vehicle 2 was one (1) White Mitsubishi Fuso 10 Wheeler Aluminum Wing Van, driven by Rico Empil Alvarez y, 42 years old, male, married, Filipino and a resident of Brgy. Baybay, Liloy Zamboanga del Norte.

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that Vehicle 1 was travelling from North Direction going to South Direction and upon reaching at the place of incident, accidentally bumped to Vehicle 2, loaded with estimated 1,700 cases of bottled beer, parked beside the road facing South direction and in stop engine mode due to mechanical defect.

As a result, the driver and back rider of Vehicle 2 sustained serious injuries and were brought to Sindangan District Hospital for medication but the driver Leandro pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician Dr. Marcelito Lacaya while the back rider was referred to Zamboanga Del Norte Medical Center, Dipolog City for further treatment.

Further investigation revealed that the early warning device used by the driver of Vehicle 2 was dried coconut leaves.

He motorcycle involved is now in the custody of Sindangan MPS while the wing van was still at the incident area and not able to run due to mechanical defect.

Mindanao Jesuit missionary close to being declared ‘Blessed’

By Christina Hermoso

The Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints has declared as valid the investigation into the sainthood cause for a 16th century Jesuit missionary who served in Mindanao.

The cause of martyrdom of Fr. Francesco Palliola was opened in January 2016 and was formally closed in September 2017 by Dipolog Bishop Severo Caermare at the Holy Rosary Cathedral in Dipolog City. The diocese submitted the result of its inquiry into Fr. Palliola’s life to the Vatican in November 2017.

“This is good news for the declaration of validity gives permission for the postulator of the said cause to start with the composition of the ‘positio,’” said Fr. Patrick Dalangin of the Diocese of Dipolog in a Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) News post.

The ‘positio’ is a biography and official position documenting the missionary’s life and works to prove his martyrdom.

“The cause convenes theological, historical and professional consultants. If majority of the theologians are in favor, the cause for martyrdom is passed on for examination by the member cardinals and bishops of the Congregation. An affirmative vote is needed from the cardinals and bishops before they present the cause to the Pope, who approves and authorizes the Congregation to draft a decree declaring the candidate a martyr. For a martyr, no miracle is required. Thus when the Pope approves the position declaring that the person was martyred for the faith, the title ‘Blessed’ is granted,” the CBCP said.

Born in May 1612, Palliola entered the Society of Jesus in 1637. He arrived in Manila in 1643, then in Dapitan the following year.

He mastered Visayan and later, learned the Subanen language to reach out to the lumad community of the Subanen. The missionary is credited as being the first European and Jesuit to do so.

In Dapitan, he went on missionary journeys to establish the settlements of Ilaya, Dipolog, Dicayo and Dohinob, Ponot and Quipit. When Josef Zanzini (aka José Sanchez) was assigned as his assistant, he left Zanzini in charge of the Visayan communities while he devoted himself to the lumads.

He also established ‘visitas’ as far south as the boundaries between present-day Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur.

While visiting Ponot to reconcile with a Subanon named Tampilo, who had turned away from the Christian faith, he was killed by Tampilo and his co-conspirators in the early morning of January 29, 1648. “While dying, he forgave his enemies and commended himself to Jesus and Mary. He died clutching the rosary and a crucifix he brought from Europe. The site of his martyrdom has been a place of pilgrimage over the years,” Dalangin said.

A street in the town of Manukan in Zamboanga del Norte was named after him.

Bishop Caermare calls on the faithful “to pray for a prompt declaration of martyrdom of Fr. Palliola and his beatification as he hopes for the country to have its third saint, and the first from Mindanao.

DepEd: 22-million volunteers mobilized in ‘Brigada Eskwela’

By Merlina Hernando-Malipot

The Department of Education (DepEd) announced that 22-million volunteers were mobilized in this year’s conduct of the “Brigada Eskwela”– which is almost twice as last year’s 12 million.

Education Undersecretary for Legislative Affairs, External Partnerships, and School Sports Tonisito M. C. Umali, Esq., made this announcement during the National Brigada Eskwela Awards held at Zamboanga del Norte Provincial Convention and Sports Center in November.

“Compared to 2016, we see a steady and impressive growth in the total resources generated,” Umali said, emphasizing the almost “P4.7 billion worth of resources generated by the program in 2018 alone.”

DepEd has been conducting “Brigada Eskwela” every year to prepare public school facilities for the opening of classes for the school year in June. Also known as the National Schools Maintenance Week, the “Brigada Eskwela” is an annual cleanup effort initiated by the DepEd.

The activity also aims to bring together all education stakeholders to participate and contribute their time, effort and resources to prepare public school facilities for the opening of the school year in June.

With this year’s theme, “Pagkakaisa Para sa Handa, Ligtas at Matatag na Paaralan Tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan,” the “Brigada Eskwela” continues to mobilize the community and generate stakeholder support to make classrooms and facilities ready for school opening, toward the “betterment of the learning conditions of the Filipino learners.”

Best implementers

Meanwhile, Education Secretary Leonor Briones lauded 131 elementary and secondary schools that were recognized as the best implementers of the “Brigada Eskwela” from various regions nationwide.

“If you are a multi-awarded school in Brigada Eskwela, therefore, it says something about your school,” said Briones during the awarding in November. “I commend you for accumulating such award, for being self-reliant, and for working with the LGUs, churches and other civil society groups,” she added.

Furthermore, Briones underscored the importance of “Brigada Eskwela” in uniting DepEd’s partners and stakeholders in the pursuit of quality, accessible, relevant and liberating basic education for the Filipino learners.

“It’s a statement that whatever our differences are, we are here in this hall, we come from different political persuasions from the different regions, from different religious beliefs, but we are one with the belief that education is the most important legacy that we can give to our children,” Briones said.

A total of 17 schools – which have sustained their achievements for three consecutive years – received distinction as Hall of Famers, while 29 were awarded as Brigada Eskwela Plus Most Sustained Schools during the ceremonies.

Special awards were also granted to Caraga region for the highest percentage of increase in volunteer turnout, as well as to Region 4-A (Calabarzon) for obtaining the highest percentage of increase in resources generated.

Three regional and 18 division Brigada Eskwela coordinators/partnership focal persons were further bestowed with leadership awards. Meanwhile, 17 local government officials from all over the county also received the Gawad Ka-Brigada.

Electrocution Incident Resulted to Death

(Zamboanga Del Norte Police Report)

DAPITAN CITY - Electrocution incident occurred at about 9:30 AM of December 5, 2018 took place at Sitio Dap-dap, Brgy Banonong, Dapitan City, Zamboanga Del Norte.

The victim was identified Dolly Mae Recamara Ong, 29 years old, female, married and a resident of same place who was accidentally electrocuted which resulted to her death at said place.

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that at about 9:30 in the morning of same date, the victim was decorating for her aunt’s wake and upon testing the lights of such, when she was suddenly electrocuted.

Cadaver was turned over to her family and now lies at the Gamalinda Funeral Investigator on case – PO3 Nick Quimiguing with CP number 9396355137.

A female was killed in Shooting Incident

(Zamboanga Del Norte Police Report)

LILOY, Zamboanga del Norte – A female was killed in Shooting incident transpired at Barangay San Miguel, Liloy, Zamboanga Del Norte at around 5:50 in the afternoon of December 6, 2018.

Acted on the report, PNP personnel of Liloy MPS proceeded to the area purposely to verify the veracity of said report.

Upon arrival thereat, it was confirmed that there was a shooting incident happened wherein the victim identified as Sally Gom-os Delos Reyes, 40 years old, female, married, and resident of barangay San Miguel, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte. She was shot to death by unidentified suspects.

Initial Investigation conducted disclosed that around 5:40PM of same date while the victim was splitting a firewood, one motorcycle XRM color blue with white combination suddenly stop and the back rider disembarked from the motorcycle and without apparent reason shot the victim hitting her right arm and left side near her breast.

The victim was immediately brought to Liloy Integrated Health District Hospital by her neighbors for medical treatment but unfortunately declared dead on arrival (DOA) by the attending physician Dr. Rukmini Alip.

Recovered from the crime scene was one (1) pc fired cartridge case of caliber .45 pistols. PNP personnel of Liloy MPS are still conducting hot pursuit operation, while duty operation center immediately coordinated with neighboring Police Stations for possible arrest of the suspects. Motive of the incident still to be determine.

Report on Digging of Deep-well resulting to the Death

(Zamboanga Del Norte Police Report)

SALUG, Zamboanga del Norte – An accident on digging of deep-well that resulting to the death of one person and hospitalization of two (2) others on December 06, 2018 at about 06:30 PM, at Barangay Tapalan, Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte,

The victim identified as Alexander Ongcoy Ignacio, 46 years old, single and a resident of Barangay Poblacion, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay and hospitalization of two (2) other persons identified as one Tirso Pagaran Barsabal, 54 years old, married and a resident of Barangay Tapalan, Salug, Zamboanga Del Norte and Angelito Combista Tabanao, 55, years old, married and a resident of Dacon Homes, Ayala, Zamboanga City.

Accordingly, the incident transpired at about 02:00 o’clock in the afternoon more or less of same date particularly in the lot owned by Juanito Somoso and also identified owner of constructed deep-well.

Initial investigation conducted this office, disclosed that one Juanito Somoso was hired the three (3) persons mentioned-aboved to contract the deep-well excavation at Barangay Tapalan, Salug nearby their residence.

That estimated depth of the said constructed deep-well was about 45 meters more or less and then they hired a water pump engine which also owned by father of victim Alexander Ignacio that will be used on their excavation of the deep-well.

That considering the depth of the constructed deep-well they bring down the water pump engine inside the constructed well but while turning on the engine and minutes gone by the three persons slowly felt a hard to breath and dizziness that believed to be suffocated by the smoke of the said water pump engine.

After feeling on the hard to breathe they manage to went out but unluckily the victim Alexander Ignacio while on his way up the victim collapsed and fell down back on the deep-well which he suffered severe injuries on his head that believed to be the cause of his death.

That while the other two persons Tirso Barsabal and Angelito Tabanao (son in-law) of Juanito Somoso, were also suffered dizziness and being helped out by the populace and then immediately brought to Liloy Integrated District Hospital and which they confine of hard to breath.

While Alexander Ignacio was also brought on the same hospital but declared dead on arrival (DOA) by the attending physician due the severe head injuries he suffered. Cadaver was turn-over to the direct family for his formal interment.

Dipolog-Dumaguete direct sea transport starts

(Business World)

SHIPPING FIRM Medallion Transport Inc. started direct services between Dipolog City in Zamboanga del Norte and Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental on Dec. 12.

Using its M/V Lady of Rule roll on-roll off vessel, the daily trips depart Dipolog at 11 p.m. and Dumaguete at 5 a.m. Passenger options include economy (P450/person), business class (P550), and executive suite for two persons (P1,500).

Dipolog City Mayor Darel Dexter T. Uy welcomed the new transport link as a contributor to economic growth. “We are truly making Dipolog as an important gateway city and we expect better movement of goods and people that will promote trade and enhanced income opportunities for the city and our people,” he said on a Facebook post on his page.

Most wanted nabbed in Zamboanga del Sur

By BONG GARCIA (SunStar Philippines)

ONE of the most wanted persons in the country was arrested in a law enforcement operation in Zamboanga del Sur province, the police said Tuesday, December 11.

Arrested was Paulino Campomanes, 67, according to Chief Superintendent Emmanuel Luis Licup, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula director.

Licup said Campomanes was arrested in a law enforcement operation by way of service of warrant of arrest around 7:40 p.m. Monday at Purok Bakhaw B in Kawit village, Pagadian City.

He said Campomanes has standing warrant of arrest for the crime of murder with no recommended bail issued on March 25, 2002 by the court of this city.

He said the suspect was placed under the custody of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Camp Abelon, Pagadian City.

Camp Abelon houses the Zamboanga del Sur Provincial Police Office in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

Woman shot dead

(Daily Zamboanga Times)

Police are investigating the reason behind the murder of a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Liloy Municipality, Zamboanga del Norte last Friday.

The victim, Sally Gom-os Delos Reyes, married and a resident of San Miguel, was shot dead while chopping firewood.

The backrider of a blue motorcycle which stopped meters away from the victim shot Delos Reyes several times, hitting her in the right arm and in her left side.

The victim was brought to the Liloy Integrated Health District for treatment but doctors declared her dead on arrival.

Police found a fired cartridge case of a .45 caliber pistol at the crime scene.

Theft Suspect Arrested

(Zamboanga Del Norte Police Report)

DAPITAN CITY – The PNP personnel of Dapitan City Police Station conducted manhunt operation at Brgy Banonong-Lawaan, Dapitan City at about 9:10AM of November 29, 2018.

Arrested suspect was identified as Ernesto Cagandahan Bagsican, 60 years old, married and a resident of Brgy Ma. Cristina, Dapitan City.

He was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Judge of MTCC, 9th RTC, Dapitan City dated November 29, 2018 for the crime of Theft docketed under Criminal Case no. 18240, with bail bond amounting to Php6,000.00.

Arrested wanted person is now detained Dapita CPS for proper disposition.

Ex-Labason, Zamboanga del Norte mayor charged

By Czarina Nicole Ong

Former Labason Mayor Wilfredo Subido Balais of Zamboanga Del Norte has been charged with falsification before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division for reportedly falsifying a Notice of Award.

In the charge sheet filed by Assistant Special Prosecutor III Jorge B. Espinal, Balais was accused of violating Article 171 paragraph 2 of the Revised Penal Code, otherwise known as falsification of a public or official document.

On January 2011, Balais reportedly falsified a Notice of Award, pertaining to the procurement of one Nissan Patrol. He made it appear that the bid of Oro Cars Display Center amounting to P960,000 was accepted.

However, Espinal said Balais “fully knew well that Oro Cars Display Center did not participate in the afore-mentioned bidding, to the damage and prejudice of public interest.”

His bail bond has been set at P24,000.

The Office of the Ombudsman initially wanted to charge Balais with a violation of Section 3(e) of R.A. 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

Ombudsman investigators discovered that the vehicle procured by Balais was the same one he sold to Eduardo Ayunting, owner of Oro Cars Display Center, for only P500,000 under a deed of sale dated November 26, 2010.

However, in the end, Balais was charged with only falsification instead of graft before the Sandiganbayan.

1 dies, 2 hospitalized for suffocation

By BONG GARCIA (SunStar Philippines)

ONE person died while two others were hospitalized for suffocation while digging a deep-well in Zamboanga del Norte province, the police said Friday, December 7.

Chief Inspector Helen Galvez, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, identified the fatality as Alexander Ignacio, 46, a resident of Poblacion village, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Injured were Tirso Barsabal, 54, and Angelito Tabanao, 55. They were hospitalized.

Galvez said the incident happened around 2 p.m. in Tapalan village, Salug, Zamboanga del Norte.

She said the victims were hired by Juanito Somoso, the father-in-law of Tabanao, to dig a 45-feet deep-well.

The victims suffocated when they used a gasoline-powered pump to siphon water while digging, the police officer added.

She said the victims, except for Ignacio, managed to climb out of the deep-well despite difficulty in breathing and dizziness.

Ignacio suffered severe injuries as he collapsed and fell while climbing out of the well.

The neighbors come to their rescue and rushed them but Ignacio failed to reach the hospital alive.

British national nabbed for violence vs. women, children

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr (PNA)

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- A British national was arrested in Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte for violation of Republic Act 9262, otherwise known as the “Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act of 2004.”

Chief Supt. Emmanuel Luis Licup, Police Regional Office-Region 9 (PRO-9) director, identified the suspect as Christopher Moore, 54, who hailed from Gwynedd County in Wales, United Kingdom.

Moore was arrested through a warrant of arrest around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (November 28) at his temporary residence in Barangay Madalag, Jose Dalman town.

Licup said Moore has a standing warrant of arrest for violation of Section 5(i) of R.A. 9262, with a recommended bail of PHP80,000 issued on November 21, 2018 by the court of Dipolog City.

Moore is being detained at the police headquarters of Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte.

9th most wanted man nabbed in Zambo Norte town

By Ely Dumaboc (PNA)

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Policemen arrested one of the most wanted persons in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, a top police official said Wednesday.

Chief Supt. Emmanuel Luis Licup, Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) director, identified the wanted person as Wilson Mendez, 36, a resident of Barangay Parangluma, Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte.

Licup said Mendez was arrested through a warrant of arrest served in Barangay Lower Irasan, Roxas at about 8:25 a.m. Monday.

Mendez was arrested following an intelligence operation to locate him as he went into hiding upon learning that a warrant of arrest was issued against him, the police official said.

Mendez is listed as the ninth most wanted person in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte. He is facing homicide with PHP12,000 recommended bail issued on Sept. 4, 2017 by the municipal circuit trial court of Sindangan.

‘Contract killer’ slain in Zambo Norte shootout

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr (PNA)

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Police killed an alleged “contract killer” during a law enforcement operation in the hinterlands of Zamboanga del Norte, a top police official announced last Friday.

Chief Supt. Emmanuel Luis Licup, Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) director, identified the alleged “gun-for-hire” as Ricky Limbaga, 44, of Pianon, Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte.

Licup said Limbaga was killed in a shootout with the police when the latter served an arrest warrant against him in Barangay Banigan, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte at about 7:45 p.m. last Thursday.

Limbaga was rushed to the Liloy Integrated Health District Hospital but was declared dead on arrival by Dr. Joseph Lim, the attending physician.

Licup said the police team recovered a caliber .45 pistol with ammunition and an empty shell at the shootout scene.

Police said Limbaga was involved in the killing of Nilo Dahili, barangay councilor of Lumogom, Godod, Zamboanga del Norte last Oct. 2, and the shooting of lawyer Rogelio Dumdum in Barangay Poblacion, Sindangan, of the same province last November 11.

Licup said a total of 57 “contract killers” operating in the region were either killed or apprehended as of November 29.

2 'most wanted’ persons nabbed in Zambo Norte

By Teofilo Garcia, Jr (PNA)

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Police operatives arrested two of the most wanted persons in a separate law enforcement operation in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, an official said Thursday.

Chief Supt. Emmanuel Luis Licup, Police Regional Office 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) director, identified the suspects as Mario Lamina, 44, and Roland Damaso, 39.

Licup said that through an arrest warrant, Lamina was apprehended in Barangay Dinuan, Salug, Zamboanga del Norte at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Lamina is the 10th most wanted person in Salug and has a standing warrant of arrest for homicide, with a PHP40,000 recommended bail, issued by the court in Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte on Nov. 19, 2015.

Damaso, meanwhile, was arrested in Barangay Bugan, Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte at about 3 p.m. Wednesday.

He is listed as the ninth most wanted person in Sirawai for the crime of homicide. The warrant against him was issued by the court on Sept. 28, 2015.

Licup said all PRO-9 police units have been ordered to continue the campaign against wanted persons in the region.

ZaNorte youths urged to play key role in nation-building

(PR)

MANILA — Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go told around 4,000 youth leaders in Zamboanga Del Norte to focus on their responsibilities to their community and reminded them that it is every Filipino’s duty to serve our country.

“Alam ko na sa edad n'yo ngayon, prayoridad ninyo ang inyong mga assignments, mga exams o quizzes, mga kaibigan at mga kasintahan,” Go told the participants during the recent provincial youth summit dubbed "Bangon, Bagong Kabataan".

“Pero huwag din sana nating kalimutang magbigay ng pokus sa ating responsibilidad sa Inang Bayan,” he added.

Go said one of his reasons for running for senator is to be able to continue helping the youth and prepare them to become leaders of the country.

"Isa sa mga kadahilanan sa pagtakbo ko bilang Senador ay upang matulungan ko kayong mga kabataan at maihanda kayo kapag kayo na ang nagpatakbo ng ating bansa,” he said.

Go, who is gunning for a Senate seat in the 2019 elections, said part of his legislative agenda is to empower the youth to become productive citizens and keep them away from illegal drugs, corruption, and criminality.

He said he plans to institutionalize youth programs that will provide sports development centers in every city and municipality.

“These centers will offer free mentorship and training to the youth to instill in them values of discipline, sportsmanship and hardwork.”

Go is also advocating for the review of the Juvenile Justice Law to protect minors from being used by crime syndicates in their illegal activities.

He said he would push for the amendment of this law because “criminals have been using it as a loophole to force young Filipinos to commit crimes for them.”

In the same event, Go also emphasized his commitment to encourage his former colleagues in government to build more Malasakit Centers all over the country.

The Malasakit Center is a one-stop-shop program of President Rodrigo Duterte to hasten the delivery of medical services to those in need and give poor patients access to free medicine.

He committed to the residents of Zamboanga Del Norte that there will be a Malasakit Center in their province soon in order to provide them free access to quality healthcare.

“Ang aming plano ay sa loob ng tatlong buwan ay malalagyan na dito ng Malasakit Center. Pipili lang muna kami ng government hospital dito sa Zamboanga Del Norte na pwede malagyan ng Malasakit Center,” he said, adding that he plans to institutionalize this into a law to make sure that the program continues even after the term of President Duterte.

“Kung kaawaan ako ng Diyos at swertehin na dalhin ng tadhana sa Senado akin itong isasabatas at i-institutionalize para magpatuloy pa rin ang programang Malasakit Center,” Go added.

Go said like President Duterte, his main purpose in serving the public is to provide a better future for the next generation.

Ranking eighth in the latest nationwide senatorial survey, Go vowed to continue pushing for the programs of the President to sustain the gains felt by Filipinos and to serve the public in every way he can.

“Andito po ako para tumulong sa inyo at maprotektahan ang ating kabataan. Ang tangi kong bisyo ay magserbisyo sa kapwa kong Pilipino. Sa suporta po ninyo, mas marami po tayong matutulungan,” Go said.

WCOPA silver medalist Dipolog youth lauded

By ANTONIO P. RIMANDO

DIPOLOG CITY: Cherilyn Napigkit Opulentisima was feted recently by the Dipolog City government for winning the silver medal in the vocal solo category of the 2018 World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA)

The 23-year-old Opulentisima participated in eight categories, namely opera, broadway, pop, country, gospel, jazz, world and open in the WCOPA Long Beach, California last July.

Mayor Darel Dexter Uy congratulated Opulentisima when she paid a courtesy call on the local executive who encouraged her to pass on her singing talent to youngsters in Dipolog, also known as the country’s “city of orchids.”

Opulentisima finished her Bachelor of Music from Silliman University (SU) in Dumaguete City, which is less than two hours interisland vessel ride from this coastal city.

After graduating, SU employed Opulentisima as part-time instructor, enabling her to take her master’s degree in music at the Negros Oriental Christian institution. She took her secondary education at Dipolog’s Saint Mary’s Academy.

Her parents, Chito and Lynette Opulentisima, both musically talented, are with the local government unit.

Labason folks avail of various gov’t services in Serbisyo Caravan

By Dominic I. Sanchez

ZAMBOANGA CITY (PIA)-- Hundreds of residents in the town of Labason, Zamboanga del Norte availed of the one-day government information and outreach services during the Serbisyo Caravan held in the municipality on Monday (November 26).

While medical services were being provided by local health officials and medics from the Western Mindanao Command’s (WESMINCOM) 1st Infantry Division in the town’s covered court, representatives from other government agencies talked with the residents on important issues such as anti-illegal recruitment and violent extremism, anti-illegal drugs, HIV-AIDS awareness, disaster preparedness, benefits of being a member of the Social Security System (SSS), and income through online jobs.

The municipality was chosen for its geographical location where many government offices and services are not easily accessible to the residents. This contributes to limited awareness on programs and services beneficial to them.

Offices such as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) introduced livelihood trainings and product development for the mostly farmer and fisherfolk population. Other agencies put up consultation booths to interact with residents regarding the needs that can be addressed by said office.

The Serbisyo Caravan is a yearly project of the Mindanao Communicators Network (MCN), an organization composed of information officers from different government offices. It aims to bring information and services to the rural areas to benefit the poor residents. (ALT/DIS/PIA9-Zamboanga City)

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