PIA News Service - Friday, Sept. 18, 2009

Multi-million MOA on Provincial road management facility signed

The Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith and Agusan del Sur Governor Maria Valentina Plaza strengthen another partnership by signing a Memorandum of Agreement signaling the start of a multi-million pesos Provincial Road Management Facility assistance in Agusan del Sur.

The four-year project, costing some P160 million, will cover the maintenance of provincial roads in the municipalities of Esperanza and San Francisco.

“The relationship between the Australian government and Agusan del Sur has gone a long way, and I am honored to be part of all the endeavor specially this new undertaking in support to Agusan del Sur. As the Secretary of DILG Ronaldo Puno emphasized, Agusan del Sur will always be on the top list on local development, specially on the infrastructure, as major component”, DILG Undersecretary Austere Panadero said.

According to Usec Panadero, the newly signed MOA is a new policy/ program in road maintenance in improving governance in the provinces. In Mindanao, only five provinces became the recipient of the program namely Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental and Occidental, Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Sur, being an economic-driver provinces in Mindanao that embark in new reforms.

“I want you to know that being a recipient of the project is not just a co-incidence but everything passed thru a very rigid selection process and the commitment of your province in economic development became very visible in this part of Mindanao”, Usec Panadero added.

According to Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith, the success of numerous projects that the Australian government poured to the province became one of the factors why they choose Agusan del Sur to be one of the recipients of this multi-million project.

“As experienced in our past assisted projects in Agusan del Sur, our confidence in the administration of Gov. Maria Valentina Plaza became one of our basis that this project will again become a total success, that is why we have chosen you to be on top as recipient of this project”, Amb. Smith said.

In response, Gov. Maria Valentina “Tina” Plaza expressed her sincere gratitude to the government of Australia for all the unselfish assistance to the province for several years now thru the AusAID. Gov. Tina Plaza recalled that everything started when AusAID helped in totally eradicating malaria in the interior areas in Agusan del Sur and the child-friendly movement, among others.

“To our Australian partners, we are very grateful that you are always with us in the equitable and fair growth of development in Agusan del Sur. As I stand here, we commit ourselves to protect the projects specially the road networks because we believe this will bring positive changes in our province. With this, we now translate everything into productive success and will flourish under my administration and the rest of the administrations to come”, Gov. Tina said.

The MOA signing was witnessed by former Governor Valentina Plaza, former Governor Eddiebong Plaza, Vice Governor Santiago Cane Jr. members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan and the mayors of Agusan del Sur. (Dave M. Suyao, PIA, Agusan del Sur)
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BFP Caraga introduces first women firefighters in the country

SURIGAO CITY - To be a firefighter is one of the most laudable careers a person can have. It is also one of the most dangerous yet very challenging jobs.

Just recently, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Caraga Regional Director FSr./Supt. Warlito Daus presented a company of 12 dedicated female professional firefighters, the first in the country, trained not just to suppress and prevent fire, but also to perform other duties and responsibilities as medical first responder and rescue service provider.
“Meron pong lady firefighter tayo na paisa-isa o dalawa sa ibang lugar pero ito, this is the first in the country, having one company composed of 12 lady firefighters,” said Daus.

“Pati driver, lahat ng personnel ng isang truck panay babae,” Daus added.

They are now currently assigned in the Surigao City Fire Station. Daus explained that they will be operating in two shifts. First shift composed of 6 lady firefighters and the second shift with 6 lady firefighters too.

Daus assured the Surigaonons that these women firefighters have completed series of intensive trainings and orientation programs patterned in their training center. “Mostly sa kanila tapos na ng basisc, may mga special courses pa yung iba, yung mga seniors nila. Yung mga trainings and orientation programs naming ay patterned sa aming training center. Mas mahigit pa nga sa higpit.”

Daus also divulged some 8 lady firefighters now currently assigned in Butuan City.

Meanwhile, Team Leader SFO1 Liezel Lisondra shared that she has been in the agency for almost 10 years doing only office work but with this new development, she can now proudly say that she has a lot to offer with life's challenges especially in helping save lives and properties. (Fryan E. Abkilan, PIA-Surigao del Norte)
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POLICE REPORTS
By PO2 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas

Report on loose firearm

Personnel from City Mobile Group (CMG) of Butuan City Police Office conducted checkpoint along South Montilla Boulevard on September 17, 2009 at around 9:20 in the morning.

Said group received information that an unidentified person on board a single motorcycle threw something at the roadside before passing the checkpoint. Upon verification, CMG personnel found one unit 22-caliber revolver (Paltik) without serial number.

Said firearm was brought to Butuan City Police Office for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

PNP arrests wanted person

Suspect for Illegal Possession of Gambling Paraphernalia was arrested by elements of Tandag Police Station led by SPO2 Loreto Cruiz Suarez at P-Million, Barangay San Agustin Sur, Tandag, Surigao del Sur on September 16, 2009 at around 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon.

Suspect identified as one Normie Odjimar Consigna, 38 years old, married and a resident of the above-mentioned place was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest (WOA) issued by Hon. Judge Ermelindo G. Andal charged for the said crime docketed under criminal case number 5471 with recommended bail bond of Twelve Thousand Pesos (P12,000.00).

Arrested person was brought to Tandag Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

Report on illegal gambling

Elements of Vice Control section of Butuan City Police Station (BCPS) 1 led by PSI Ronaldo Villamor Plaza conducted operation against illegal gambling on September 17, 2009 at around 6:00 o'clock in the evening along the sidewalk of Ochoa Avenue, Barangay Limaha, Butuan City.

Said operation resulted to the apprehension of one Danilo Sira Limahos (runner/collector), 19 years old, single and a resident of Purok-2, Resurrection Compound, Barangay Holy Redeemer, Butuan City.

Confiscated from his possession were: eight pieces filled-up tally sheets; two pieces swertres tips; 23 pieces filled-up stubs; one calculator; one ballpen; and PhP 1,500.00 cash money in different denominations.

Suspect and confiscated items were brought to BCPS 1 for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

Report on suicide incident

On September 16, 2009 at around 11:30 in the morning, Ms. Jean Dialde Sotto, reported to Libjo Municipal Police Station that a female dead body was found hanging inside the room of Mrs. Nery Digman's residence located at Barangay San Antonio, Libjo, Dinagat Islands.

Initial investigation disclosed that the said victim allegedly committed suicide motivated by jealousy from her teenage lover. The remains was brought to Loreto Hospital for post mortem examination.

Libjo Municipal Police Station conducted further investigation on the case. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

PIA News Service - Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009

Community education program on migration slated in Caraga
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BUTUAN CITY (September 17) – In order to assist prospective migrants of Caraga region in making decisions regarding their plan to settle abroad as well as to generate community involvement in migration concerns, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas slated community education program in two provinces of the region.

This year’s Commission on Filipinos Overseas community education program/information campaign is set on September 27 to October 4 to the provinces of Agusan del sur and Surigao del Sur.

Team from Manila will be visiting Agusan del Sur particularly in the municipalities of Prosperidad, Bayugan and San Francisco on September 27 to 30, while the areas of Bislig City, municipalities of Hinatuan and Tandag of Surigao del Sur is scheduled on October 1 to 4.

To have a thorough dissemination of information to the communities, the conduct of school symposia on migration, public assemblies, radio interviews and interaction with community members will be done in every area visited.

The activity is an annual undertaking of the Commission on Filipinos Overseas to raise public awareness on various issues concerning migration, intermarriage and existing government policies and programs directed against illegal recruitment, documentation fraud and human trafficking.

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas is an agency under the Office of the President which was established on June 16, 1980 through Batas Pambansa (Republic Act) 79 to strengthen ties with Filipinos overseas and promote their interests in the Philippines and abroad. (Nora CL Molde, PIA-Caraga)
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Surigaonons to join Clean-up Drive to fight Climate Change 
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SURIGAO DEL NORTE (September 17) - Surigaonons throughout the province will again join the world’s most successful community-led global environment campaigns, the “Clean Up the World” drive to address the effect on climate change on Friday Sep. 18, 2009.

Now in its 3rd year of implementation in the province, the provincial government will again tap the different sectors in the community such as the academe, business, and religious sectors including Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s) to get involved in the conduct of a 1-day clean-up drive on sea beaches, rivers, canals, drainage systems, and other public areas that would minimize the litter problem, improve the quality of waters, prevent the spread of diseases and consequently contribute towards a cleaner and healthier province. 

Prov’l Administrator Adolfo Pantilo proudly disclosed the membership of the province to the Clean Up the World, an international environmental organization based in Australia mobilizing an estimated 35 million volunteers from more than 100 countries. Being a member, Pantilo emphasized the need for the Surigaonons to accept the challenge in protecting our environment. 

Meanwhile, DILG Prov’l Director Rodulfo Nasi assured the provincial government the full support of his office to the activity. “Our office is solidly behind this effort of the prov’l government.”

“We believe that environment is a special concern of the province and not only of the province but the country as well. We know the problems besetting the country and the world especially with the present problem on climate change. I think these efforts will be part of the directions of the province and having this program be implemented at the barangay level,” he added.

Nasi also believed that with everybody joining in and contributing to this effort, Surigaonons can do something for the province and for the world.

This year's theme "Communities Uniting to Combat Climate Change" encourages the participants in the Clean Up the World Weekend, which will start on Sep. 18 to 20, to take action at a local level to address the very global issue of climate change. (Fryan E. Abkilan, PIA-Surigao del Norte)
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FITS Center launched in San Agustin, Surigao Del Sur

Every August 25 and 26, the Municipality of San Agustin in Surigao del Sur celebrates the annual Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Day. This year, the celebration was made even more special with the simultaneous launch of the San Agustin Farmer's Information and Technology Services (FITS) Center and MOA signing ceremony. 

The launch provided an opportunity for more than 100 farmers, 50 fisherfolks and 100 visitors to witness and acquaint themselves with the services and benefits of having their own FITS center. 

The center was conceived from Municipal Mayor Manuel Alameda’s desire to establish a center where farmers could access new technology and information about farming, particularly the Natural Farming Technology System. Through local efforts and participation, an orientation for the Farmer’s Information and Technology Services (FITS) was held last November 13, 2008 at the Surigao del Sur Polytechnic College (Main Campus). This paved the way for San Agustin's bid to have its very own FITS Center.

The proposed site of the FITS center was evaluated on April 23, 2009. At the same time, an assessment was conducted of the proposed Magsasakang Siyentista, as their partner in the promotion of the banner commodity of their municipality. On June 16, 2009, the San Agustin application was formally approved by CCARRD during the joint RRDCC and RTWG Meeting. 

The FITS Information System is the first concrete step in utilizing ICT to achieve the FITS/Techno Pinoy Program’s service-oriented goals.Generally, it aims to serve as a viable tool to facilitate faster access to information to fast track the delivery of services to clients in agriculture, forestry and natural resources. 

The FITS Information System was developed as a web-based system and is composed of six major databases namely: technology, experts’ profile, farmers’ profile, contact firms, publication, and technology video materials.

Visit the FITS web portal or CCARRD web portal for information and details. (Melody Cocon, NCC and Rubylen Arbiol, San Agustin FITS Center Manager)
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Feature: The Bridge: Aftermath of the Tulay Training

Tulay is a Tagalog term for “bridge”. Bridge is defined as something that connects two points for people to pass through. This same analogy is practiced by Ms. Lynette Ysalina, a trainer at the OWWA Tulay Caraga Community Technology Learning Center (CTLC), who created the blog “The Bridge”, designed to be an instructional and communication tool for her trainees.

This blog brings CTLC trainees together by providing an avenue where they can practice the skills they have acquired from their training, receive updates on new learning skills and activities from the OWWA Tulay Center, share photos and documentation, and share stories of hardwork, successes and best practices. By blogging, the trainees are provided their own links, facilitating online bonding.

Launched last October 20, 2008, the CTLC provided Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families free training on basic computer applications such as MS Word and Excel, email, video conferencing, online chat and blogging. These skills allowed more families to bridge social distances with the click of an icon. 

The world is now a much smaller place, thanks to information technology services. With the access and knowledge on how to harness the information technology potential, no OFW will have to be isolated from their families again.

The training may be over but the learning and the communication never ends. Let’s connect now. (Melody Cocon, NCC/ PIA-Caraga)
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CHR Caraga condemns NPA atrocities

CHR Caraga Region condemns the attack made by the communist NPAs which resulted to the death of three innocent civilians including a child, wounding eight other civilians mostly women and children and destruction of property in two separate atrocities last September 11, 2009 in Surigao del Sur. 

It was learned that on September 11, 2009 at around 6:45 o’clock in the morning, the NPA fired at innocent civilians who were hitching a free ride on board SUDECOR hauling truck at Km. 9, Barangay Puyat, Carmen, Surigao del Sur resulting to the death of JONIE MONTENEGRO, 37 years old and CHRISTINE SALAHAY, 8 years old minor. One (1) SUDECOR company guard was also killed while eight (8) other civilians mostly children and women were also hit and wounded when the rebels waylaid the truck. The NPA rebels also burned down the SUDECOR truck. At around 1:30 o’clock in the afternoon of the same day, TOM GRAFE, a retired soldier and head of the SUDECOR security department and three (3) other company guards on board a civilian car while they were busy responding to the needs of the wounded and missing in the earlier atrocity were ambushed by the NPAs. Mr. Tom Grafe was hit and wounded during the incident. George Madlos at Ka Oris claimed responsibility of the atrocities.  

CHR Caraga condemns the dastard acts and reminds the CPP/NPA to observe the Laws on Armed Conflict or the International Humanitarian Law (IHL). In this recent barbaric attacks, the NPAs failed to observe the fundamental principle of IHL – “they shall at all times distinguish between the civilian population and combatants and between civilian objects and military objectives and accordingly shall direct their operations only against military objectives,” (Art. 14, Protocol 11)
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Cebuano News: Gov. Ace Barbers mihimo na usab ug mga kalihukan nga maghatag dugang kahibalo sa mga kabatan-onang Surigaonon

SURIGAO DEL NORTE (September 17) - Kanunay gayud nga gipanglantawan ni Gov. Ace Barbers ang kaayuhan ug kalambo-an sa tanang kabatan-onang Surigaonon, diin sugod niadtong adlaw nga Lunes, Setyembre 14, 2009, ubay-ubay nga mga kalihukan mahitungod sa paghatag dugang kahibalo ug paghatag usab sa kahigayunan sa matag tinun-an nga mahanas pa ang ilang mga talent ang gipasiugdahan sa pangagamhanang probinsyal pinaagi sa Provincial Social Sevices Office ubos na sa pagdumala sa Department Head niini nga si Mr. Antonio Tiu.

Sa ilang gipahigayon nga PopQuiz 2009, 13 ka mga tinun-an nga naggikan sa mga nagkalain-laing secondary schools sa pipila ka mga munisipyo sa probinsya ang miapil sa maong kompetisyon diin ang Lungsod sa Bacuag nga girepresentahan ni Jonathan Madelo, maoy migula nga 1st Prize Winner nga midawat sa usa ka ang coach niini nga midawat ug pahalipay gikan sa Gobernador. Samtang ang 2nd Prize nakuha sa Surigao Norte National High School pinaagi ni Longrio Platil ug ni Kimberly Claire Mosquito sa Alegria National High School para sa ikatulong ganti .

Niadtong miaging adlaw, gipadayon sa PSSO ang ilang 19th Prov’l. POPDEV Club Convention diin adunay gamay nga tigum ang ilang gihimo ug ubay-ubay ang mga topiko nga ilang gihisgutan inubanan sa mga workshops ug uban pang activities alang sa tanang mga tinun-an nga mintambong niini.
 
Sa mensahe sa Regional Director sa Population Commission nga si Mr. Camilo Pangan iyang gihatagan ug kabug-aton ang tema sa maong kalihukan nga “Educating the Youth to Fight Against Poverty”. Matud pa ni Mr. Pangan, gikinahanglan gayud sa mga kabatan-onan karon ang tukmang edukasyon, kay mao man kini ang tubag sa tanan kakulangon o kawad-on sa kinabuhi sa tawo. Dugang pa niini,iya usab nga gibutyag, nga ang mga ginikanan, katilingban ug ang simbahan maoy mga nag-unang instrument aron nga mahatag gayud kanila ang sakto ug tukmang kahibalo aron nga mamahimo sila nga epektibo ug episyente nga mga katawhan sa umaabot nga panahon. (PGO- Surigao del Norte Media Bureau)
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POLICE REPORTS
By PO3 Philip Amer Posas Mazo and PO3 Arturo Suganob Campania
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Recovery of carnapped motorcycle

On September 15, 2009 around 11:45 in the evening, the motorcycle with engine number XRM-13E085784 was stolen while being parked inside the residence of Mr Granada.

Allegedly, suspects were identified as Jomarie Mosquito Aguillon, 16 years old, a resident of Campo Cuevas, Trento, Agusan del Sur and a certain "Junjun" Barobias of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur. Jomarie Aguillon was arrested during a police operation while "Junjun" Barobias escaped prior the arrival of the operating elements.

Arrested suspect and the recovered motorcycle are now under the custody of Trento Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.  

On September 16, 2009 around 9:30 in the morning at Purok-3 Barangay Poblacion, Trento, Agusan del Sur, a Honda XRM single motorcycle registered under CARTEMCO and issued to Mr Franklin Doblero Granada, Project Manager of CARTEMCO was recovered by PNP members of Trento Municipal Police Station led by SPO4 Francis Portillo through a hot pursuit operation. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)
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Progress report on ambush incident (press release dated Sept. 12, 2009) 

Two ambush incidents on Sept 11, 2009 at Km 7 and Km 9 of Barangay Pakwan, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur resulted to the death of SCAA Paterno Eting, SCAA Elrasid Daling, two civilians namely Junie Montenegro (Road Maintenance) and Christine Salahay.

Said incident also wounded retired PA Col Tomasito Grafe, Gaudencio A Quininez and Roberto F Penig, all residents of Barangay Puyat, Carmen, Surigao del Sur. 

Cases of Four Counts Murder were filed before the Office of the Provincial Prosecutor Cantilan, Surigao del Sur against Kumander Salem, Maria Sularte aka “Maria Malaya”, Ka Naldo, Ka Mate and 30 john Does.

Two Counts for Frustrated Murder were also filed and a case for Destructive Arson all cases dated September 15, 2009. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)
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Striking incident 

On September 15, 2009 around 10:00 in the evening at District 1, Sitio Mahayahay, Barangay Sacol, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte, a resident while inside his house was struck in the head twice with a piece of wood by Ariel Lemen Camilosa, 31 years old.

Victim identified as Judito Dizon Luania, 45 years old, married who suffered injury in his head fall on the ground after being struck. Luania was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment while the suspect was arrested by the responding policemen and now detained at Buenavista Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)
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PNP arrests wanted person 

On September 14, 2009 at 10:00 in the morning, a certain Allan Oropa Buslon, 41 years old, married and resident of Barangay Ambakon, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte was arrested by PNP elements of Las Nieves Municipal Police Station at his residence.

Suspect was apprehended by virtue of WOA issued by Hon Judge Hector B Salise of RTC Branch 7, Bayugan, Agusan del Sur, docketed under CC no. 2894 charged for qualified theft with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 40,000.00. 

Arrested person now detained at Las Nieves Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)
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Report on loose firearm 

On September 13, 2009 at 6:00 in the morning, one Nestor Guinsod, Purok Chairman and resident of Purok-14, Poblacion, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur voluntarily surrendered to PINSP Junark Quisao Caña, one unit cal .38 revolver without serial no. and one unit .9mm with serial number 1390787.

Surrendered firearms are now at the custody of Sibagat Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

PIA News Service - Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009

RCDC step up preparations for the 5th Mindanao Coop Summit

BUTUAN CITY – The Regional Cooperative Development Council (RCDC) Caraga step up preparations for the 5th Mindanao Cooperative Summit set here on March 5, 2010. 

Caraga Region will host the 5th Mindanao Cooperative Summit. Thus, preparations for the upcoming hosting are now underway. 

Recently, RCDC Caraga finally completed the plan of activities for the 5th Mindanao summit. The different committees and people involved are now identified. 

Among the committees identified are the Host Executive Committee; Committee on Trade Fair and Exhibits; Committee on Souvenir Programs, Invitations and Socials; Committee on Publicity and Promotions; Committee on Hall Preparation; Committee on Documentation, Secretariat, Supplies and Equipment; Committee on Finance and Awards; Committee on Reception and Accommodation; and Committee on Food and Sanitation. 

Part of the council’s plan is the invitation of the Butuan tri-media to be RCDC’s partner in the Mindanao-wide activity. (Lovely Laudette Gamba, PIA-Caraga)
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DOST Usec challenges Caraga inventors to find a niche for science and technology to work on 

BUTUAN CITY – “… It is therefore a challenge for our inventors and for all of us to find a niche for science and technology to work on towards the development of the country,” challenges Undersecretary Fortunato Dela Peña of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) during the opening ceremony of the DOST Mindanao Cluster Science and Technology Fair in one of the convention centers here, today (September 14).

Usec. Dela Peña in his speech said that science and technology could well address issues on food, alternative energy, environment, biotechnology, information and communication technology and health. 

“There is so much that is facing us today and we know that science and technology could help solve or ease some of these burdens. We know that through science we can overcome these challenges and spur development in the country,” says Usec. Dela Peña. 

Usec. Dela Peña call on inventors and other stakeholders to continue their innovations and to always think about the ordinary people who should benefit from their innovations.  

 “…I call on our inventors to continue their innovations and to always think about the ordinary people who ought to benefit from their innovations,” says Usec. Dela Peña.

This year’s theme, “Responding to Global Challenges through Science and Technology”, stresses the importance of science and technology in improving the lives of every Filipino. 

The fair is a one-week event participated by students from the different schools in Caraga, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) assisted by DOST, regional councils and local inventors among others. 

Several activities were lined up for the one-week event. Among these is the DOST-LGU Convergence Forum, SMEs Technology Business Forum, DOST-Academe Innovation Forum and Gender Friendly Food Technologies Forum. 

DOST Caraga also achieve another milestone when it’s Regional Science and Technology Laboratory (RSTL) was awarded with ISO 17025 Accreditation by the Philippine Accreditation Office during the opening ceremony today. (Lovely Laudette Gamba, PIA-Caraga)
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Cebuano News: 6th CARAGA Regional Human Resources Managers Convention ipahigayon sa Surigao Norte

SURIGAO DEL NORTE (September 15) – Gikalipay ni Gov. Ace Barbers nga ang probinsya sa Surigao del Norte maoy gipili sa Civil Service Commission ug CARAGA Regional Council of Human Resource Managers’, Inc. nga maoy ilang venue sa ilang 6th CARAGA Regional Council of Human Resource Managers Convention nga magsugod karong Setyembre 16 ug matapos sa Setyembre 17, 2009 ug kini pagahimuon diha sa Provincial Convention Center, diin mihatag gayud ang batan-ong Gobernador sa iyang hugot nga suporta kabahin niini.

Ang maong kalihukan pagatambungan sa mga nagkadaiyang opisyales sa CARAGA Regional Council of Human Resource Managers’, Inc. (CRCHRMI), usa ka konseho nga nagtinambayayungay alang sa paghatag ug de kalidad ug husto nga serbisyo publiko ug gipanglantawan nga makahimo ug mga programa ug mga polisiya mahitungod sa human resource management pinaagi sa kooperasyon ug hiniusang pakigbisog sa tanang miyembro niini.

Ang ika-unom nga CARAGA Regional HRM Convention pagabuksan pinaagi sa usa ka opening ceremony diin si City Mayor Alfonso Casurra ug Gov. Robert Ace Barbers maoy mga gipasidunggang mamumulong niini. Ubay-ubay usab nga mga topiko ang ilang pagahisgutan mahitungod sa mga lakang ug mga pamaagi nga makapalambo sa panirbisyo sa matag empleyado ug ang maong mga topiko maglangkob na sa Psycho Cybernetics, Public Service Excellence, Organizational Politics ug Strengthening Human Resource Competencies.

Gipanghinaut ni Gov. Barbers nga magmalampuson ang maong dakong kalihukan nga ipahigayon dinhi sa probinsya. Iya usab nga gi-awhag ang katawhang Surigaonon nga mohatag sa ilang suporta pinaagi sa pagpakita sa mga maayong kina-iya diha sa tanang bisita nga mahidangat dinhi sa atong dapit ug sa pagminitinar sa kalimpyo ug kahapsay sa atong probinsya. (PGO- Surigao del Norte Media Bureau)
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POLICE REPORTS
By PO2 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas

PNP arrests wanted person 

On September 13, 2009 at around 11:00 o'clock in the morning, one Loed Arevalo Gier, 24 years old, single and a resident of Purok-2, Barangay Katipunan, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte was arrested by elements of Las Nieves Municipal Police Station (MPS) led by SPO1 Peter Cutao at the above-mentioned place.

Said person was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest (WOA) issued by Hon. Judge Eduardo Casals of RTC Branch 1, Hall of Justice, Libertad, Butuan City, for violation of section 5 (A) in relation to section 6 (A) of R.A. 9262 (Anti-VAWC) docketed under criminal case number 135886 with recommended bail bond of P120,000.00.

Arrested person is now detained at Las Nieves Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. 

On September 14, 2009 at around 8:00 o'clock in the morning, personnel of Tubod Municipal Police Station led by PInsp. Ryan Sabordo arrested one Joebert Sardovia Tolibas, 24 years old, married and a resident of Purok-1, Barangay Timamana, Tubod, Surigao del Norte at the said place.

Said person was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon. Cesar P. Bordalba, Presiding Judge, MCTC Branch 1, Surigao City for Reckless Imprudence Resulting to Multiple Physical Injuries and Damage to Property docketed under criminal case number 09-15778, with recommended bail bond of P2,500.00.

Arrested person is now detained at Tubod Municipal Police Stastion for proper disposition. 

Also, at around 1:30 in the afternoon at Purok-2, Barangay 23, Holy Redeemer, Butuan City, one Mario Lingo Daclagon, 49 years old, married and the above-mentioned place was arrested by elements of Butuan City Police Station (BCPS) 2 led by SPO3 Advincula.

Said person was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon. Judge Eduardo Casals of RTC Branch 1, Hall of Justice, Libertad, Butuan City, charged for Rape docketed under criminal case number 13604 with no recommended bail bond.

Arrested person now detained at BCPS 2 for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

Violation of R.A. 7610 

On September 13, 2009, at around 11:30 in the morning at District 5, Barangay Kinabjangan, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, a father was arrested after beating his daughter with a sharp bladed weapon (bolo).

Upon receipt of the said report, elements of Nasipit Municipal Police Station proceeded to the said place and arrested the suspect identified as Deogracias Pilapil, 49 years old.

Initial investigation disclosed that the suspect and his daughter identified as Daisyree Amparo Pilapil, 14 years old, both residents of the above-mentioned place were having arguments, which resulted to the said incident.

Victim sustained laceration wound on her left wrist and was immediately brought to Nasipit District Hospital for medical treatment while the suspect was brought to Nasipit Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

PIA News Service - Monday, Sept. 14, 2009

Mindanao Power Plants temporarily out for repairs

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ILIGAN CITY (September 14) – Four hydroelectric power plants of the National Power Corporation (NPC) and two plants of Independent Power Producers are on temporary shutdown to undergo repairs.  

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A load reduction plan during peak hours was drawn up in response to the lowered generation capacity of the Mindanao Power Grid. According to National Grid Corporation of the Philippines - Mindanao Systems Operations Head, Mr. Eugene H. Bicar, the unavailable power plants are the Agus I unit 2 (40 MW) & Agus 5 unit I (27 MW), which was out due to clogged up trash racks, and Agus 2 unit 1 (60MW) which is on preventive maintenance. The Pulangi Hydro Electric Plant unit 3 in Maramag, Bukidnon is also out due to low inflow and high thrust bearing temperature.  

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The Western Mindanao Power Corporation power plant’s units 3 to 10 (80 MW) in Zamboanga City are also out due to burnt power cables. STEAG Mindanao Coal Fired Power Plant (210 MW) in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental was temporarily shut down from September 11-22, 2009 for a 12-day maintenance work. 

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During this period, power distribution utilities & electric cooperatives of Mindanao will be requested to drop some of their feeders to address the generation problem and to prevent overloading of transmission lines. 

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Power supply will be limited during peak hours or from 10 AM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8:30 PM daily based on actual system condition until the curtailment is lifted. This may result to short rotational brownouts in some areas.

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Steps are being made to correct the problems of the power plants as soon as possible so the power supply situation in the Mindanao Grid will normalize, with comfortable level of generation reserves.  

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NGCP is the new private company that operates the country’s transmission network. It oversees over-all grid operations of the Luzon, the Visayas and the Mindanao power grids. (Glory P. Rebleza, NGCP/ PIA-Caraga)
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Elementary student killed by CPP/NPA during an ambushed

DAYOAN, TAGO, SURIGAO DEL SUR (September 14) - The life of a grade one student was taken away when a group of Communist Terrorists ambushed a logging truck plying the logging road at KM 9, Barangay Puyat, Carmen, Surigao del Sur in early morning of 11 September 2009.

The fatality identified as Christine M Salahay, 8 yrs of age was one of three casualties, the other two, employees of SUDECOR were identified as Paterno Eteng, a company guard and Jonnie Montenegro, 37, a road patcher. Other passengers were also injured.

Bernard Salahay, Christines father described her as loving and industrious daughter. He recalled that Christine, even at her early age, contributes to the family income by selling donuts and ice candy in Brgy Puyat of Carmen and Brgy Pakwan of Lanuza.

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She sometimes was skipping from her classes when the opportunity to earn a big profit presents itself.  

Christine’s mother Ingila, portrays her daughter as a future teacher or an office employee of SUDECOR in the future.

But this was not to be the case when armed men, suspected to be NPAs under George Madlos AKA Oris suddenly attacked the logging truck that inflicted a fatal wound to Christine’s neck when she was left behind the truck’s cabin when everybody else tried to escape the onslaught. She was immediately brought to the Madrid Hospital for treatment but expired several hours later while being transferred to Tandag.

This act perpetrated by the NPAs in CARCANMADCARLAN can only be described as inhuman and a clear violation of human rights. It could seem that the NPA has no respect and consideration for women and children as they carried out their terroristic act. The Salahay Family is seeking justice for the murder of their daughter.

Two other civilians survived the attack; Robert D Penig sustained gun shot wound on his head while Gaudencio A Quinonez sustained gunshot wound on his stomach. (CMO-58IB, 4ID, PA)


POLICE REPORTS
By PO3 Arturo Suganob Campania and PO3 Philip Amer Posas Mazo

PNP arrests wanted persons 

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On September 11, 2009 at 9:00 in the morning at Barangay Hornasan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur, PNP members of San Agustin Municipal Police Station led by PSINSP Mario A Tebrero apprehended one Bonifacio Iglecia alias “Bobong”, of legal age, married and resident of said place by virtue of WOA issued by Hon Judge Alfredo P Jalad of RTC Branch 28, Lianga, Surigao del Sur for the crime of frustrated murder docketed under CC no. L-2297.

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Arrested person is now detained at San Agustin Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. 

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At 11:45 in the morning of the same date at Barangay Buenavista, Tandag, Surigao del Sur, PNP members of Tandag Municipal Police Station led by SPO2 Lou L Plaza apprehended one Dino Fritz Taculing, 26 years old, married and resident of Barangay Gamut, Tago, Surigao del Sur by virtue of alias WOA dated March 13, 2008 issued by Hon Judge Vicente M Luna Jr of RTC Branch 40, Tandag, Surigao del Sur for the crime of attempted rape docketed under CC no. 5189 with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 120,000.00.

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

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Also, at 1:30 in the afternoon, at Sitio Pampangon, Barangay Sua, Barobo, Surigao del Sur, PNP members of Barobo Municipal Police Station led by Roger Rivas apprehended one Mateo Mitra, 34 years old, married and resident of said lace by virtue of WOA dated August 28, 2009 issued by Hon Judge Alfredo P Jalad of RTC Branch 28, Lianga, Surigao del Sur for the crime of frustrated murder docketed under CC no. L-2305 with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 200,000.00.

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Arrested person now detained at Barobo Police Station for proper disposition. 

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The team also arrested one Anecito Rivera, 43 years old, married and resident of said Barangay Sua, Barobo, Surigao del Sur by virtue of WOA dated August 28, 2009 issued by Hon Judge Alfredo P Jalad of RTC Branch 28, Lianga, Surigao del Sur for the crime of qualified theft docketed under CC no. L-2303 with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 24,000.00.

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Arrested person is now detained at Barobo Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. 

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Meanwhile, at 1:50 in the afternoon, PNP members of Cabadbaran Police Station led by PCINSP Zosimo L Duarte apprehended one Celso Pajaron, 40 years old, married, jobless and resident of Purok-4, Barangay Basilisa, RTR, Agusan del Norte by virtue of WOA issued by Hon Judge Merlin B Pacaro-Cañedo of RTC Branch 29, Bislig City for the crime of murder docketed under CC nos. 2009-7-3449, 2007-7-3449A and 2009-7-3449B without bailbond recommended.

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Apprehension took place at New Terminal, Barangay Mabini, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte. Arrested person is now detained at Cabadbaran Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

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Report on illegal gambling 

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On September 11, 2009 at 7:00 in the evening at Barangay Bangonay, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, joint elements of Agusan del Norte PPO and Jabonga Municipal Police Station conducted operation against illegal gambling which resulted to the recovery of illegal gambling paraphernalia.

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The two suspects elude arrest but they threw their bag containing the following: 5 swertres Lotto tip; one piece hand made tally sheet filled with swertres lotto numbers, 9 stubs filled with swertres numbers; four stubs filled with last two numbers; carbon papers; two pieces ballpen; two pieces blank stubs and bet money amounting to Php 551.75 in different denomination. Case now prepared for filing in court. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

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Report on fire incident 

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On September 10, 2009 at 4:30 in the afternoon, Barangay Quezon, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, a two storey residential house owned by Mr and Mrs Domiciano A Hallasco was razed by fire.

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PNP elements of Tagbina Municipal Police Station took precautionary measures to the populace of said place. Initial investigation conducted by the BFP personnel of Tagbina disclosed that the cause of fire was faulty electrical wirings. Estimated damages amounted to more or less Two Million Pesos. 

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On September 12, 2009 at 2:00 in the afternoon at T Salvador Calo Premium Market, Langihan, Butuan City, a fire occurred at dried fish section particularly at the stall of one Alvin Filizilda, of legal age, married and resident of Purok-4, Emelia Compound, Barangay Holy Redeemer, Butuan City. Fire razed five block tiendas and contained by the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Butuan City more or less 2:15 in the morning of same date. Cause of fire and estimated damaged are still under investigation by the BFP. Progress report to follow. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga) 

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Report on shooting incident 

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On September 10, 2009 at 8:30 in the evening at Sitio San Vicente, Barangay Magsaysay, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, one Barangay Kagawad Bonifacio Lestiro reported to Tagbina Police Station about shooting incident victimizing one Julieto Apor, 44 years old, married, farmer and resident of said place.

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PNP elements of Tagbina Municipal Police Station led by PINSP Wilfredo A Templanza responded immediately of the incident and they brought the victim to Hinatuan District Hospital for medical treatment but was declared dean on arrival by the attending physician.

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Initial investigation disclosed that while the victim was having a dinner with his family, unidentified suspect shot him thru a wooden wall of his house. Victim sustained gunshot wound at the back portion of his body.

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Recovered from the crime scene one spent shell of cal .45 pistol. Motive-undetermined. Progress report to follow. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)
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Report on traffic accident 

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On September 12, 2009 around 10:00 in the morning at the National Highway of Sitio Hinatigan, Barangay Poblacion, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, a Bachelor Bus bearing plate no. KVR 360 driven by Emeliano Berong Cabuga, 45 years old, married and a resident of Barangay Mabahin, Cortes, Surigao del Sur while traveling bound for Surigao City accidentally bumped a yellow Multicab driven by Luis Patriana, 60 years old, married and a resident of Barangay Magasang, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur.

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The incident resulted to the death of Luis Patriana (Multicab driver) and injured the passengers onboard the Multicab namely: Pablo Ramirez Jr, Adelaida A Eliazar, Wilmar Mollanda, Riza Crispo, Renzo Ortiz, Glorino Ortiz, Janet Gromez and Michael Simoy Cudillo. 

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All injured victims were brought to Caraga Regional Hospital Surigao City for medical treatment. The Bachelor bus together with the driver Emeliano Berong Cabuga is now under the custody of Bacuag Municipal Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

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Report on fire incident 

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On September 12, 2009, a house at Purok 6–Utaw, Barangay Malpok, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte owned by Armendo Lumactod Aragua, 24 years old, married was razed by fire around 6:30 in the evening.

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Damages are estimated to more or less Php 15,000.00 and Buenavista Municipal Police Station is presently conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of fire. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

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Report on attempted suicide 

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On September 13, 2009 around 3:45 early dawn at Purok 17, Barangay San Vicente, Butuan City, Eulogio Quimpan Gonzales, 50 years old attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself on the head using a caliber .38 revolver with serial number 7442 ARMSCOR 202.

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Victim sustained a gunshot wound on his head and was immediately brought to Butuan Doctor's Hospital for medical attention. The firearm used is now in the custody of Butuan City Police Station 3. Case is now under further investigation. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)