PIA News Service - Friday, July 17, 2009

Caraga firefighters to hold mini-concert at luneta today
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SURIGAO CITY (July 17) – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Caraga Regional Office with its newly-organized General Alarm Band under the leadership of Regional Director FS/Supt. Warlito Daus will hold a mini-concert on Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Luneta Park kiosk this city.
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This fire prevention campaign dubbed as “Musika Laban sa Sunog,” hopes to utilize the medium of music as an alternative approach of promoting awareness on the importance of fire prevention and fire safety measures in every household. 
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It was learned that the General Alarm Band is made up of firefighters from BFP regional office. They are to perform and hold live music entertainment in any places of public assembly in the region so that common people can see play with the infusion of fire prevention.
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The General Alarm Band has prepared a number of popular songs for their mini-concert which will start at exactly 7 o’clock in the evening and will culminate at 10:00pm. (Fryan E, Abkilan, PIA-Surigao del Norte)
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POLICE REPORTS
By PO2 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas
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PNP arrests wanted person
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On July 14, 2009 around 5:50 in the afternoon at Purok Rising Sun, Barangay Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, a certain Andy Lorente Dagdag, 29 years old, married and a resident of the above mentioned place was arrested by personnel of Tandag Police station led by SPO1 Gil Lustiva Clar.
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Suspect was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest (WOA) issued by Hon. Rufo U Naragas, Presiding Judge, MTC charged for Direct Assault docketed under criminal case number 5848 with recommended bail bond of PhP12,000.00. 
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Arrested person is now under the custody of Tandag Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)
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Report on loose firearms
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On July 15, 2009 at around 11:20 in the evening, a certain Joel Chua Chan, 33 years old, married and a resident of Purok Sari-Sari, Barangay Golden Ribbon, Butuan City was apprehended by intelligence personnel of Butuan City Police Station 1 at his residence after he was being reported by his neighbors Rimar Bacor, Roden Bacor, Roderick Bacor and Lloyd Agustin of having illegal firearm. 
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Confiscated from his possession were one caliber 38 snub nose revolver (Paltik) marked with Smith and Wesson, without serial number and with four live ammunitions.
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A case for illegal possession of firearm and ammunitions is being prepared against the suspect for filing in court. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)
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Report on harrassment
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A team from Bravo Company, 26IB, Philippine Army led by 1Lt. Marlou Daguio was harassed at Kilometer 9, Barangay Policarpio, San Luis, Agusan del Sur on July 16, 2009 at around 8:30 in the morning.
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Said team were on board their service vehicle from Barangay Policarpio bound to Barangay Doña Maxima, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, undetermined number armed men believed to be Communist Terrorists (CTs) from Front Committee 88 allegedly led by Leandro Santillan (TN) planted landmines along the road of the above mentioned place.
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Said incident resulted to the partial damage on the vehicle and no reported casualty on the government troops. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

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Report on conflagration
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At around 5:30 in the afternoon of July 15, 2009, fire incident broke out at Narciso Street, Barangay Washington, Surigao City, which completely razed the boarding house with 22 occupants mostly students, managed by Mr. and Mrs. Armand Zerda and the neighboring houses owned by Dr. Manuel Clavero and Tony Clavero.
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Elements from Surigao City Fire Station, Fil-Chinese Fire Brigade volunteer, the Quick Action Response Team, Surigao del Norte Police Provincial Office and other Non-Government Organizations (NGO's) responded to the said incident. 
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Initial investigation revealed that the fire started at one of the rooms of the boarding house due to overheated poor quality ceiling fan.
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Estimated damages amounted to Five Hundred Thousand Pesos (P500,000.00) there were no reported casualty during the incident. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

PIA News Service - Thursday, July 16, 2009

Five elementary schools in Agsur receive educational aid from Japan

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By: Dave M. Suyao

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Five depressed elementary schools receive some 600 school materials as an act of friendship extended by the Japanese children to poor but determined children in Agusan del Sur thru the Philippine National Red Cross, Agusan del Sur Chapter.

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According to Lyn Garcia, National Red Cross Youth governor, the 600 bags contain notebooks, drawing books, crayons, pencils and other school supplies needed by elementary school children.
“These supplies that you receive came from the heart of children from Japan thru the Japanese Red Cross. I want you to know, that children like you in Japan spare 1 Japanese Yen every day out of their allowances in order to buy these school materials for you as gesture of genuine friendship that they want to extend to Filipino children thru the International Friendship Project of the Red Cross”, Lyn Garcia said.

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Coalition Elementary School principal Babylinda Doysabas of Barangay Coalition, San Luis, advised the pupils to take extra care of the educational aid they receive saying that is the only way they can show their gratitude to the generosity of their fellow children from Japan. 

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In response, with tears rolling down on her face, the President of the Pupils’ Supreme Council of Coalition Elementary School said, they did not expect they will receive “gifts” like what they received from children outside the country. She also promised they will repay the gesture of friendliness by taking good care of the materials in order that the love behind the “gifts” will linger forever and friendship will flourish.

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In his message, Rev. Solomon Bilaoen, Chairman of PNRC Agusan del Sur Chapter Board of Directors, said the “gift” giving is just the start of a deeper development of friendship between the Filipino and Japanese children. “Someday, when our children and the Japanese children and the children around the world would share ideas and experiences thru writings and other means of communication, then true friendship will grow and that will mean better cooperation and understanding which will lead to international peace that is so elusive”, Rev. Bilaoen said. 

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Rev. Solomon Bilaoen and Christyll Basan, PNRC provincial Administrator, led the team composed of PNRC Board of Directors and Red Cross Youth volunteers in the distribution of the educational materials to New Visayas Elementary School in San Francisco, San Vicente Elementary School in Veruela, Noveli Elementary School in Rosario, Coalition Elementary School in San Luis and Mabuhay Elementary School in Prosperidad who were chosen to be the recipients of the Red Corss Youth International Friendship Project since July 13 and ended July 15, 2009. (PIA-Agusan del Sur)

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Sen. Manny Villar set to visit Surigao del Sur 

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TANDAG, SURIGAO DEL SUR (July 16) - Senator Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr., as Guest of Honor will grace the blessing of the newly constructed Capitol building here under the administration of Governor Vicente T. Pimentel, Jr., that will also mark as memorable to all Surigaonons, this was learned during a phone patch interview by PIA personnel with Provincial Administrator Johnny T. Pimentel.

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The blessing of the newly constructed Capitol building will be conducted on Friday, July 17 at 10:00 in the morning at the lobby of the new Capitol building.

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After the blessing, Senator Villar will proceed to Bislig City for his commitment as the “Keynote Speaker” for the two-day Caraga Business Conference to be held in De La Salle John Bosco College.

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The two-day conference gained support from the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur and 1st District Congressman Philip A. Pichay. (Nida Grace B. Tranquilan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)

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Cebuano News: Nagpadayon nga Feeding Program sa KACOSA ni Gov. Ace Barbers modu-aw na usab sa mga elementary schools sa dakbayan

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SURIGAO DEL NORTE (July 16) – Nagpabilin nga matinuadnon ug madasigon ang mga miyembro sa Kapit Bisig Community Services Association o KACOSA sa ilang tumong ug tinguha nga mahatagan ug dakong bili ang mga kabatan-onan diin gihapon, sila nagpadayon sa laing Feeding Program nga pagahimuon na usab sa Barangay Bonifacio diha mismo sa Bonifacio Elementary School karon nga adlawa ug sa adlaw nga Biyernes, Hulyo 17, ang samang grupo mopaingon na usab sa Barangay Luna aron modalit ug mga pahalipay sa tanang tinun-an sa Margarita Memorial Elementary School.

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Makanunayon sa gihapon ang ilang pagpanghatag ug mga mapuslanong mga gamit sa skwelahan sama sa mga colored story books, pipila ka mga school supplies ug mga payong. Ug ang gikalipay sa tanang mga kabatan-onan mao ang pag apud-apud ug pagkaon pinaagi sa ilang Feeding Program diin adunay ilang giandam nga lugaw para sa tanan.

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Gikalipay sa mga ginikanan, magtutudlo hilabina sa mga kabatan-onan ang presensya sa KACOSA tungod sa mga kaayuhan nga ilang gipaabot ngadto kanila hilabi na gayud ang pagkaon nga ilang giluto ug gipakon ngadto sa mga malnourished children nga diin nakahatag gayud ug dugang kabiskog ug sustansya sa ilang panlawas.

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Dako ang kalipay ug pasalamat ni Gov. Ace Barbers sa nagpadayon nga mga paningkamot sa tanang miyembro sa KACOSA bisan pa sa kakulangon sa ilang pondo aron nga malukop pagbisita ang tanang elementary schools sa probinsya. Tungod sa maong kalampusan, iyang gihatag ang iyang makanunayon nga suporta sa tanang nilang mga kalihukan ug mga programa aron nga ila gayud makab-ot ang ilang tinguha nga mahatagan ug dugang pagtagad ang mga kabataan sa katilingban labi na nga sila ang mas nagkinahanglan ug tabang gikan sa uban. (PGO-Surigao del Norte Media Bureau)
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A(H1N1) cases in Mindanao increasing, Caraga suspected cases decreasing

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BUTUAN CITY (JULY 16) – A(H1N1) confirmed cases in Davao now reached at 24, this was revealed by Task Force A(H1N1) Head Dr. Sam Cruz.

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To prevent panic from the public, an information dissimination on A(H1N1) was made giving priority to students.

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The Task Force also recommends to school administrators to immediately suspend classes with confirmed cases to prevent from spreading the disease.

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In Saranggani Province, Governor Miguel Rene Dominguez confirmed its first A(H1N1) patient, an OFW from Malapatan.

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The patient who came from Taiwan underwent throat swab test and results from the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM) turned out positive.

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In Cagayan de Oro City, classes are suspended for 10 days starting yesterday at Xavier University High School in Barangay Lumbia, after 8 students tested positive for A(H1N1) as confirmed by DOH-10.

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“Today, two College Departments of Xavier University in Corrales Street will have a suspension of classes because there were college students that tested positive for A(H1N1)”, said Dr. Jose Llacuna Asst. Regional director of DOH-10.

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Aside from Xavier University, DOH-10 is monitoring 5 more schools.

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Meanwhile, DOH Caraga Regional Office has announced, that of the 24 suspected A(H1N1) cases under observation since May 21, 2 have been confirmed positive and only 1 is awaiting laboratory analysis results. Of the 24 cases, 14 had a history of travel outside the Philippines.

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“All 21 patients have already been discharged from the hospital while the 2 A(H1N1) positive patients was discharged from a hospital in Davao, while the remaining patient under observation is on quarantine,” said DOH Regional Director Dr. Leonita Gorgolon.

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The rate of recovery in Caraga Region is 87.5%. (Jocelyn E. Morano, Radyo ng Bayan)

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Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees
63 nominees make it to semis – CSC
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A total of 63 out of 126 nominees made it as semi-finalists to the government’s annual, nationwide Search for Outstanding Public Officials and Employees, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) reported.

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Of the number, 27 are vying for the Presidential Lingkod Bayan (LB) Award, 17 for the Pagasa Award, and 19 for the Dangal ng Bayan (DNB) Award, all of whom need to hurdle the validation and final deliberation phases before the Commission comes out with the roster of awardees.

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The LB Award semi-finalists are Eric E. Noble (Philippine National Police [PNP], Pangasinan); Jovita M. Datuin (Ilocos Integrated Agricultural Research Center, La Union); Land Management Service-CENRO Laoag City (Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR], Ilocos Norte); Project Revita Team (Municipal Government of Rosales, Pangasinan); Gumersindo D. Lasam, posthumous (Department of Agriculture [DA], Cagayan); Jaime T. Lazatin (City Government of San Fernando, Pampanga); Leandro Jun C. Lacsamana (Talavera Water District, Nueva Ecija); Fidel E. Diñoso (Philippine Merchant Marine Academy, Zambales); Jerry L. Pelayo (Municipal Government of Candaba, Pampanga); Francisco N. Cruz, Jr. (Philippine Air Force [PAF], Pampanga); Edmond G. de Jesus (Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Zambales); Louella Rowena J. Lorenzana (DA, Batangas); Eugenia L. Ochavo (Kaysakat Elementary School, Rizal); Maximo D. Tandang (University of the Philippines Los Baños [UPLB], Laguna); Persons with Disabilities Coordinating Office (Municipal Government of Carmona, Cavite); Naga City PSEP Team (City Government of Naga, Camarines Sur); Carlos T. Dueñas (Bureau of Fire Protection [BFP], Davao City); Pablito D. Cordeta (BFP, Quezon City); Raulito R. Datiles (Barangay Bagumbayan, Quezon City); Jesusa M. Antiquiera (Padre M. Gomez Elementary School, Manila); Josefina R. Martin (Quedan Rural and Credit Guarantee Corporation, Quezon City); Marcelino C. Libanan (Bureau of Immigration, Manila); Gonzalo Benjamin A. Bongolan (Home Guaranty Corporation, Makati City); Nimfa C. Vilches (Supreme Court of the Philippines, Manila); Jose Narciso Melchor C. Sescon (Ospital ng Sampaloc, Manila); Daniel E. Tataro (PAF, Pasay City); and Eugene B. Patinglag (Adiwang Elementary School, Benguet).

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For the Pagasa Award, they are Victorio C. Palabay (Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, La Union); Michael V. Fariñas (City Government of Laoag, Ilocos Norte); Ilocos Norte Water District (Ilocos Norte); Jovita P. Ayson (Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Cagayan); Napoleon M. Hernandez, Jr. (Barangay San Marcos, Isabela); Romeo P. Calara (Angeles City Water District, Pampanga); Macario M. Manicad, Jr. (Municipal Government of Plaridel, Bulacan); Institute of Agriculture and Forestry Extension Program (Tarlac College of Agriculture, Tarlac); Commercialization of “Aglibut Sweet” Tamarind: The Only Sweet Tamarind Variety Registered Under NSIC (Pampanga Agricultural College, Pampanga); ATI-International Training Center on Pig Husbandry (Agricultural Training Institute, Batangas); Camarines Norte Water District (Camarines Norte); Eduardo L. Guevarra (Department of Social Welfare and Development [DSWD] Field Office 6, Iloilo City); Rosario A. Silla (DSWD Field Office 6, Iloilo City); Ulito T. Kindom (Regional Integrated Agricultural Research Center, Bukidnon); Nenita E. Lumaad (Department of Education [DepEd]-Division of Tagum City, Davao del Norte); Luz A. Taposok (University of Southern Mindanao, North Cotabato); and Sandy R. Terania (PAF, Cavite City).

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The DNB semi-finalists are Estanislao N. Temblor (Naguilian Fire Station, La Union); Anunciacion D. Pagdilao (Municipal Government of Pinili, Ilocos Norte); Aurea G. Parbo (DepEd-Division of Bataan); Celia D. Gatdula (Home Development Mutual Fund, Bataan); Rosimalu D. Galgao (Philippine Navy, Cavite City); Maxima DC. Riola (City Government of Antipolo City); Alma O. Canama (UPLB, Laguna); Purificacion L. Cagalpin (Municipal Government of Sariaya, Quezon); Cesar Q. Letada (Bureau of Internal Revenue, Legaspi City); Lourdes S. Banzuelo (Iloilo City Police Office); Rolito J. Royeras, Jr. (City Government of Maasin, Southern Leyte); Septemio C. Santiago (Municipal Government of Maslog, Eastern Samar); San Ubaldo B. Esteban (BFP, Kalinga); Lilibeth B. Martin (Provincial Government of Abra); Jonathan G. Calixto (PNP-Special Action Force, Taguig City); Harold M. Cabunoc (Philippine Army, Taguig City); Marie Antonette A. Castaños (PAF, Pasay City); Joevanni A. Villanueva (Court of Tax Appeals, Quezon City); and Alejandra B. Boiser (DENR, Agusan del Sur).

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The LB Award is conferred on an individual or group of individuals for extraordinary contributions resulting from an idea or performance that had nationwide impact on public interest, security and patrimony.

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The Pagasa Award, meanwhile, is conferred on an individual or group of individuals for outstanding contributions resulting from an idea or performance that directly benefit more than one department of the government.

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The DNB Award is given to an individual for performance of extraordinary act or public service and consistent demonstration of exemplary ethical behavior on the basis of his/her observance of the eight norms of behavior under Republic Act No. 6713 (Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees).

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The Commission encourages the public to send in their feedback on the semi-finalists, positive or otherwise, until July 22, 2009 through telephone (931-7993, 932-0381, 932-0111); fax (932-0179); e-mail address (paio@csc.gov.ph); or text message (0917-8398272).
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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will confer the awards to the exemplary civil servants on September 17, 2009 at the Malacañang Palace in line with the celebration of the 109th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary. (CSC-13/ PIA-Caraga)
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POLICE REPORTS
By PO3 Philip Amer Posas Mazo

PNP arrests wanted person

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On July 14, 2009 around 3:00 in the afternoon at Sitio Tuburan, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, a certain Marcelino Sabado alias "Marcing", 47 years old, married, farmer and a resident of Purok-1 Barangay Carpenito, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur was arrested by elements of Tagbina Police Station led by PInsp Joseph Gementiza, by virtue of warrant of arrest (WOA) issued by Hon Judge Merlyn B Pacarro-Canedo of RTC 11th Judicial Region, branch 29, Bislig City dated April 23, 2009 charged for rape with criminal case number 2009-04-3410-T with No Bail Bond recommended.

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Arrested person is now temporarily detained at Tagbina Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

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Report on vehicular accident

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On July 14, 2009 around 2:50 dawn along the National Highway of Barangay Triangulo, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, one Isuzu Highlander Wagon color white, bearing plate number KCV 494 registered to Hernando Rosales, resident of R. Calo Street, Butuan City, accidentally hit a cemented fence including a tricycle parked near the area heavily damaging the Isuzu Highlander.
The vehicle was travelling from Butuan City heading towards Cagayan de Oro City and upon reaching Barangay Triangulo.

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Unidentified driver and a companion managed to escape the accident and left the vehicle. 

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Nasipit Municipal Police Station is on the process of investigating the case for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

PIA News Service - Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Cebuano News: Program Implementation Review gipahigayon sa Surigao Norte

SURIGAO DEL NORTE (JULY 14) – Tungod sa tumong ug tinguha ni Gov. Ace Barbers nga mapanalipdan ang katawhang Surigaonon batok na sa mga nagkalain-laing sakit nga mitumaw sa katilingban labi na kining gitawag nga lifestyle related diseases, ang Provincial Health Office mipahigayon sa ilang Program Implementation Review niadtong adlaw nga Huwebes, Hulyo 9, 2009 didto sa Provincial Convention Center ning atong dakbayan.

Sa nahibaw-an ang mga nag-unang hinungdan sa kamatayon sa pipila nato ka mga igsuon dinhi sa probinsya mao kining mga sakit nga nakuha gikan sa mga naandang mga bisyo sama sa pagpanigarilyo ug sobra nga paggamit sa ilimnong makahubog. Tungod niini, ang probinsya pinaagi sa PHO ubos sa pagpangulo ni Dr. Audie Relliquette mihimo ug usa ka tigum aron na sa pagreview sa mga public health programs sa matag munisipyo kung kini hugtanon bang gipatuman sa nagkadaiyang lungsod kay tungod ang maong mga programa nakahatag man ug dakong tabang aron sa pagpakgang sa maong mga sakit.

Tumong usab sa maong kalihukan ang paghatag ug mga technical assistance sa tanang mga mas nanginahanglang lungsod, pagpaambit sa mga maayo ug epektibong stratehiya sa mga nagkadaiyang high-performing LGU ug pati na usab ang paghimo sa uban pang inisyatibo nga makapalambo sa natad sa paghatag ug de kalidad nga serbisyo sa tanan katawhan.

Ang maong tigum gitambungan sa nagkadaiyang Health Offices sa probinsya, mga DOH representatives, municipal health officers, public health nurses, rural sanitation inspectors, non-government organizations ug uban pang mga health personnel dinhi sa atong dakbayan. (PGO-Surigao del Norte Media Bureau)


Cebuano News: 2 CIDG personnel, na-relieve human gilambigit sa Indian national kidnapping sa Surigao City

BUTUAN CITY (July 14) – Padayon ang gihimong imbestigasyon sa Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Caraga sa duha nila ka sakop sa Surigao City nga gilambigit sa pagdagit sa usa ka Indian national.

Gi-relieve na usab karon sa ilang puwesto sila si P03 Nomer Sabacan og P02 Jessie Rama nga floating sa regional office. 

Matud ni CIDG-regional director SUPT Warren de Leon, migawas sa inisyal nila nga imbestigasyon sa duha ka pulis nga wala matud pa nila gidagit ang nahisgutang langyaw og ila lamang kining giimbitahan aron matubag ang pipila ka mga pangutana.

Gidugang pa sa opisyal nga gipasakaan na og kasong carnapping with robbery extortion sa Surigao City Police Office ang duha ka pulis og isunod na sa CIDG-Caraga ang pagpasaka usab og kasong administratibo. (Lantawan, PIA-Caraga)

POLICE REPORTS
By PO2 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas

Arrest of wanted persons

On July 12, 2009 around 10:00 in the evening at Barangay Maitom, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, a certain Ryan Velasco Fernandez, 22 years old, single and a resident of the above-mentioned place was arrested by joint elements of Tandag City Police Station led by PO3 Edwin Tering Neo and 23rd IB delta Company led by SSgt Nelson Amidina.

Fernandez was arrested by virtue of warrant of arrest (WOA) issued by Hon. Judge Ermelindo G. Andal, RTC Branch 27 for the crime of Attempted Murder docketed under Criminal Case number 5435 with recommended bail bond of PhP100,000.00.

Fernandez is now detained at Tandag City Police Station for proper disposition.

Also, a certain Felipe Moreno Destacamento Jr. 22 years old, married and a resident of Purok-2, Barangay Poblacion II, RTR, Agusan del Norte was arrested by elements of RTR Municipal Police Station led by SPO2 Hernani Abejo on July 13, 2009 at around 8:40 in the morning at his residence.

Destacamento was arrested by virtue of WOA issued by Hon. Judge Dax Gonzaga Xenos of 10th Judicial Region, RTC Branch 34, Cabadbaran City for the crime of frustrated murder docketed under criminal case number CR-08-75. 

Said suspect is now detained at RTR Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.

At around 8:00 o'clock in the morning of the same date at Barangay Pangabugan, Butuan City, elements of Butuan City Police Station 1 (BCPS) served warrant of arrest to one Arnold Requina Amora, 40 years old, married and a resident of the above-mentioned place.

Amora was arrested by virtue of WOA issued by Hon. Judge James V. Go of MTCC Branch 2, Butuan City, charged for violation of SP Ordinance no. 894-92 docketed under criminal case number 35858 with recommended bail bond of PhP500.00. Suspect was turned-over to the issuing court for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga) 

Report on theft incident

On July 13, 2009 at around 9:00 o'clock in the morning, elements of City Mobile Group of Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) while conducting patrol at Diosdado Macapagal bridge arrested a certain Arthur Rodriguez Artajo Jr. who was caught in the act of stealing installed electrical wirings at the said place.

Recovered from the suspect’s possession was an electrical wire of 50 meters long. Said suspect was turned-over to Butuan City Police Station 1 for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

Report on illegal gambling 

On July 12, 2009 at around 7:00 o'clock in the evening inside Moonglow Public market, a certain Pampela Perez Casano, 67 years old, married and a resident of Moonglow, Bag-ong Lunsod, Tandag, Surigao del Sur was arrested by elements of Tandag Police Station.

Said suspect was caught in the act of soliciting bet money from an unidentified bettor of her illegal gambling activities known as last two digits and swertres. 

Confiscated from her possession were one piece filled-up tally sheet, one ballpen, nine pieces unfilled-up swertres tally sheets and bet money worth PhP200.00. 

Suspect and the confiscated items were brought to Tandag Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

PIA News Service - Monday, July 13, 2009

Act for Peace Programme distributes Relief Assistance in Lianga Surigao del Sur
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LIANGA, SURIGAO DEL SUR (July 13) – The Act for Peace Programme in coordination with the Local Government Units of Lianga and Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur distributed Relief Assistance to 66 resident families of the interior barangay of San Isidro, here, in this province, recently.
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Each family received the following during the distribution: 10 kilos rice; 6 tins sardines; 6 pack noodles; 1 kilo sugar; 1 pack 100 grams coffee; 1 kilo dried fish; 1 kilo mongo; 1 kilo salt; 1 bar laundry soap; 3 pcs. Bath soap; 1 family size toothpaste; 5 pcs. Toothbrush; face towel; 1 family size mosquito net; blanket; family size mat and 1 water container.
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It can be recalled, that on June 16 & 17 the New Peoples Army assaulted the Research Team for Peace and Development (RTPD) in the vicinity of Purok 5, San Isidro of this Municipality.
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Because of the incident, residents of the area evacuated at Lianga Gymnasium on June 18 as per report from Vice Mayor Robert M. Lala.
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He also revealed that the Local Government of Lianga experienced some difficulty in providing assistance to the victims because funds could not be readily released since it is a man made calamity.  
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“In behalf of the Officials of LGU Lianga, we are very thankful to the Non Government Organizations who already extended their assistance like the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) Surigao del Sur Chapter and Act for Peace Programme for the assistance given,” Vice mayor Lala added. (Nida Grace B. Tranquilan, PIA-Surigao del Sur) 
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Tandag, Surigao del Sur’s Bishop, Elected New President of CBCP

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BUTUAN CITY (July 13) – The new president of the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is Tandag Bishop Nereo Odchimar who overwhelming won the elections held during the 99th Plenary Assembly of the Bishops’ Conference at the Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila Saturday.

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The 68 year old Bishop, the current vice president of the CBCP, garnered 86 votes out of the 88 dioceses in the country voted in the CBCP Plenary replacing outgoing CBCP President Archbishop Angel Lagdameo of the Jaro, Iloilo Diocese.

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He was born on October 16, 1940 in Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, completed his Philosophy studies at the Sacred Heart Seminary in Palo, Leyte, and Theology at the San Carlos Seminary in Makati City. He was ordained to the priesthood on December 19, 1964. 

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He was member of the clergy of the Diocese of Surigao from 1965 to 1977, and served in the parishes of San Agustin, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur; San Nicolas de Tolentino in Mainit and Sts. Peter and Paul in Tubud, Surigao del Norte; and St. Vincent de Paul in Mangagoy, Bislig, Surigao del Sur. 

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He pursued further studies at the University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary, where he obtained his Bachelors degree in Canon Law, magna cum laude (1982) and Doctorate in Canon Law, magna cum laude (1983). He also completed masteral studies in Business Administration at the De la Salle University in Manila. 

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He was ordained bishop on November 27, 2001 and appointed Bishop of Tandag on that same year. 

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Also elected during the Plenary is Palo Archbishop Jose Palma, 59, as the new vice-president while Msgr. Figura was reelected secretary general and Cubao Bishop Honesto Ongtioco was reelected treasurer.

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Other council members serving as regional representatives were also elected. For Luzon, elected were Bayombong Bishop Ramon Villena, San Fernando (Pampanga) Auxiliary Bishop Pablo David, Infanta Bishop Rolando Tria Tirona, Taytay Bishop Edgardo Juanich and Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes.

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Elected for the Visayas were Tagbilaran Bishop Leonardo Medroso and Jaro Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Alminaza. Zamboanga Archbishop Romulo Valles and Pagadian Bishop Emmanuel Cabajar were elected for Mindanao.

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Odchimar and other members of the permanent council will start serving their terms in December 2009.

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The president and the vice-president are elected for two-year terms and can serve for a minimum of two terms. The CBCP is considered an influential body in Philippine politics. (Jocelyn E. Morano, Radyo ng Bayan Butuan)
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POLICE REPORTS

By PO3 Philip Amer Posas Mazo

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Fatal vehicular accident  

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On July 10, 2009 around 11:30 in the evening, two motorcycles collided along the National Highway of Sitio Sampinit, Barangay Unaban, Tago, Surigao del Sur.

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Investigation revealed that one of the motorcycle which is a Kawasaki Aura, with no plate number, OR, CR and headlamp was driven by a certain "Junjun" Estoque, of legal age, married, businessman and a resident of Napo, Mabua, Tandag City with his helper identified as "Joshua", back rider while the other motorcycle, a TMX 155 Honda color black, with plate number 4580 LM was driven by Nathaniel Escabillas, 20 years old accompanied by Rex Miano and Martin Lozada as back riders, and all are residents of Barangay Panaosawon, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur.

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The Kawasaki motorcycle was heading towards Tandag City from Barangay Umbay, Tago Surigao del Sur while the TMX was running in the opposite direction and were both running almost at the center of the road which caused the head-on collision.

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Both drivers and their respective passengers who suffered serious physical injuries were rushed to Adela Sierra Ty Memorial Medical Center for treatment but few minutes upon arrival at the hospital "Junjun" Estoque died while others were treated for their injuries.

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Both motorcycles are now placed under the custody of Tago Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

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PNP arrests illegal drugs suspects 

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On July 11, 2009 around 10:30 in the evening, one team from 14th RMG led by PO1 Jhun Paul Paulin under the supervision of OIC, 14th RMG while conducting mobile patrol along JC Aquino corner Ipil Road, Butuan City responded to a commotion which resulted to the apprehension of Jeffrey Bacug Jamito, 19 years old, high school student and a resident of Barangay Golden Ribbon, Butuan City. 

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Investigation disclosed that Jamito was under the influence of liquor during the incident and was requested by PO1 Reynaldo Abejuela who was among the responding PNP personnel to show the content of his bag. Jamito's companion identified as Randy John Conde Butcon, 21 years old, also a high school student and a resident of Purok-3 Barangay Giasan, Magallanes, Agusan del Norte helped Jamito in pouring the contents of the bag when a rolled paper about two inches in length suspected to be containing marijuana fell into the ground thus prompting the policemen to arrest Jeffrey Jamito and his companion Randy John Butcon. 

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Arrested persons were brought to 14th RMG Headquarters for proper disposition. 

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Meanwhile, on July 12, 2009 around 3:16 in the afternoon, an inquest proceeding was referred to the City Prosecutor's Office for violation of Section 11 Article II of RA 9165 against Jeffrey Jamito and Randy John Butcon.

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However, the accused assisted by their lawyer Atty James Bringas opted to avail preliminary investigation and subsequently signed a waiver of detention provided under Article 125 of the Revised Penal Code.

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Both were placed under the custody of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Caraga, Libertad, Butuan City. The complaint against the suspects for Violation of Section 11 Article II of Ra 9165 was received by the National Prosecutor Service docketed under XIII-01-INQ-09G-00067. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

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Arrest of wanted persons

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On July 9, 2009 at around 8:30 in the morning, elements of Nasipit Municipal Police Station (MPS) led by SPO4 Agbuggo arrested four suspects for violation of SP Ordinance no. 844-92 Section 31.07 identified as Monthenes R. Velez Jr., 37 years old, married and a resident of Barangay Poblacion, Buenavista Agusan del Norte with standing Alias Warrant of Arrest (WOA) issued by Hon. Judge James V. Go with criminal case no. 36934 and 369254; Rogelio P. Tiempo, 51 years old, married and a resident of Barangay Cubi-Cubi, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte with standing Alias WOA issued by Hon Judge James V. Go with criminal case no. 32041; Roel Jamero, 43 years old, married and a resident of Barangay Cubi-Cubi, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte with standing Alias WOA issued by Hon, Judge James V. Go with criminal case no. 37665; and Henry G. Maglinis, 37 years old, married and a resident of Barangay 10, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte who has a standing Alias WOA issued by Hon. Judge Paderanga, with criminal case no. 34188.  

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Arrested suspects are now temporarily detained at Nasipit Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.

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Also, on July 10, 2009 around 7:30 in the morning at Purok Kalipayan, Barangay Bongtud, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, one Jelly Martinez Dulabay alias 'Banggong", 21 years old, single and a resident of the above-mentioned place was arrested by elements of Tandag City Police Station led by SPO2 Loreto Suarez by virtue of Alias WOA docketed under Criminal Case number 5348 issued by Hon Ermelindo G Andal, Presiding Judge, RTC branch 27, Tandag, Surigao del Sur for the crime of robbery with recommended bail bond of Php 12,OOO.OO.

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Subject is now detained at Tandag City Police Station for proper disposition. 

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Meanwhile, certain Edgardo Zaldo Pabia, of legal age, and a resident of Purok-3, Barangay Doña Rasario, Tubay, Agusan del Norte was arrested by personnel of Tubay Municipal Police Station (MPS) led by PInsp Tex Ariston Maghanoy on July 9, 2009 at around 6:00 o'clock in the morning at his residence.

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Said suspect has a WOA dated June 24, 2009 issued by Hon. Judge Nemesio Cañete of 2nd MCTC Tubay-Santiago, Agusan del Norte, for the crime of Theft docketed under criminal case number 2826 with a fixed bail bond of PhP10,000.00. Said suspect is now under the custody of Tubay Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.

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Also, a suspect for the crime of qualified theft was arrested by elements of 143rd Regional Mobile Group (RMG) led by SPO1 Lauro P. Millor Sr. on July 10, 2009 at around 2:30 in the afternoon at Purok-1, Barangay Bancasi, Butuan City. 

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Arrested suspect was identified as one Carlos Camanian Martorellas, 44 years old and a resident of the said place. Said suspect has a standing Alias WOA dated November 24, 2008 issued by Hon. Judge Dax Gonzaga Xenos of RTC Branch 34, Cabadbaran City docketed under criminal case no. CR-08-62 with recommended bail bond of PhP30,000.00.

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Suspect is now under the custody of 143rd RMG for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

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Report on illegal fishing

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80 kilos of dynamited fishes (Dalagang Bukid) was confiscated on July 9, 2009 at around 2:00 o'clock early in the morning at San Vicente, Barobo, Surigao del Sur. Said fishes were confiscated from the possession of a certain Robert Curada Condolon, 44 years old, married, fish vendor and Noel Angob Condolon, 26 years old, married, driver and both residents of Liatimco, Lianga, Surigao del Sur. 

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Personnel of Barobo Municipal Police Station conducted checkpoint after receipt of report that the said suspects were allegedly engaged on dynamite fishing. 

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Arrested suspects and confiscated fishes were turned over to Department of Agriculture (DA) for laboratory examination and were found positive of dynamite explosive. Case is being prepared for filing in court against the suspects. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)