Tired in the movement, former rebel returns to
gov't fold
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
SURIGAO DEL SUR, Mar. 27 (PIA) - Known as “Anghel”
or “Ian” to his comrades in the Communist Party of the Philippines - New
People’s Army Terrorist (CNT) group, he left his group last April 2017 and went
into hiding in order to save his life.
On March 25, 2018, he finally surrendered himself
to the 36th Infantry Battalion Headquarters in Barangay Dayoan, Tago, Surigao
del Sur around 10:00 o’clock in the evening.
The unjust policies, which he believed could help
him alleviate his way of life and survive poverty as he entered the movement
long before, were not true; instead he experienced additional burdens and
hardships, a.k.a Anghel or Ian narrated.
Jed Tanog QuiΓ±onez, his real name, revealed that
“the promises made by the CPP-NPA to him that they will extend financial
support to his family, provide free education, and help them resolve their land
issues and concerns did not happen in reality, even just one of these promises.
This slowly pushed him to realize, and heed himself to go back to the folds of
the law.
With the help of Datu Jomar Sabas Bucales, a tribal
leader of the municipality of Lianga this province and with the assistance of
Major Jerson B. Igloria of the 4CMO Battalion, Anghel or Ian surrendered to Lt.
Colonel Xerxes Trinidad, 36IB commanding officer, bringing along with him the
following: three (3) firearms; one (1) M1 Garand Rifle (defaced), one (1) .38
Caliber Pistol (defaced), and one (1) improvised/homemade rifle.
The untiring combat operations implemented by the
troops of the Philippine Army and the series of security awareness conducted
with the help of the stakeholders in the province made the NPA rebels heed to
surrender, according to an army official.
“The military’s relentless combat operations and
security awareness campaign to all sectors of the society made the CNT members
realize the futility of their armed struggle. We call once again to the
remaining CPP-NPA terrorist, to follow suit and choose a peaceful path,” Lt.
Col. Trinidad said in a press statement.
The government is very willing to accept those who
wanted to go back to the folds of the law and give their share in achieving the
long and lasting peace that will bring development in our community, Lt. Col.
Trinidad concluded.
As of press time a.k.a. Anghel or Ian is now safe
and will undergo the procedure as he returns to the government in order to
avail of the government programs intended to former rebels. (NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
PRO 13 culminates Women’s Month celebration; awards
7 policewomen

BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 27 (PIA) - The Police Regional
Office (PRO)-13 culminated the celebration of Women’s Month here with the
recognition of outstanding female police officers held Monday morning.
The highlights of the event were the formation of
an all-female officers’ battalion and the giving of awards and recognition to
seven deserving policewomen.
The awardees included PSupt Rowena A. Martinez and
Gladdez C. Maquidato who received the ‘Medalya ng Kagalingan’; SPO4 Tejane Q.
Zarzoso and PO2 Rochelle A. Gordo who were honored with the ‘Medalya ng
Papuri’; while SPO1 Michelle E. Alcaide, PO3 Angeline B. Dollisen, and PO1
Vanesa M. Lad were awarded the ‘Medalya ng Kasanayan’ for their exemplary
performance.
Agusan del Norte Governor and Regional Peace and Order
Council chairperson Maria Angela Rosedell M. Amante-Matba graced the occasion
and also spearheaded the giving of awards together with Chief Supt. Noli A.
Romana, Caraga Police Director.
Gov. Matba emphasized in her speech that women can
also do anything that men can do.
The month-long celebration, with the theme “We Make
Change Work for Women”, was packed with activities participated in by various
government agencies and other stakeholders.
Further, the Caraga Police recognizes the role of
women in peace building through gender and development activities.
(PNP-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)
NC Cabadbaran conducts "going green"
seminar for local business sector
CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, Mar. 27 (PIA) -
Fifty business establishments of this city took part in a "Going Green
Seminar Workshop" recently held here.
The activity was co-organized by the Department of
Trade and Industry-Agusan del Norte/Butuan City (DTI-AdN/NC) through the
Negosyo Center (NC) Cabadbaran and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of
Cabadbaran City.
The going green campaign is part of DTI-AdN's
continuing efforts to promote green economic development in the province.
DTI ADN Senior Trade and Industry Development
Specialist (STIDS) and Promotion of Green Economic Development (ProGED) Account
Officer Myra Luz Pasinio Arriola-Gavero and STIDS/NC-Cabadbaran Center Manager
Gemma Tano Larong Clarin provided inputs on greening your businesses - why go
green and climate smart and environment - friendly practices. They also
facilitated the ensuing workshop.
On the part of the city, personnel from the City
Environment Division Girlie Alfaro and Mariza Collado talked on the LGU's
greening initiatives and solid waste management, respectively.
The one day activity was capped by the pinning of
the participants' pledge of commitment written on green paper leaves. They did
this by answering the question "what can you do for Mother Earth?"
The one-day activity was held at the Anino Roadside
Eatery, this city. (DTI-Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
PCOO chief to take “3-Pointer ng Bayan” in all 113
cities nationwide
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, March 27 -
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar
has assured that the “3-Pointer ng Bayan” is going to see action in all 113
cities nationwide, saying that they have already started to get the ball
rolling since its launch at Verdant Basketball court in Las PiΓ±as City on
Sunday.
He said that an “initial roll out” for the
“competition” had also taken place even in Lala town, Lanao del Norte and in
Iligan City as well.
The PCOO secretary swore to bring the 3-Pointer ng
Bayan in Tandag City and in all cities of Caraga region after the Holy Week.
Upon learning that Surigao del Sur Governor Vicente
“BB” Pimentel was set to hold the opening of the Governor’s Basketball Cup in
early April this year, he said that he might as well coordinate their activity
with the local government unit (LGU) here to have the same be part of the event
in the province.
In keeping with the advocacy on war on illegal
drugs, corruption, and criminality, Secretary Andanar stressed that 3-Pointer
ng Bayan was organized by “Ready Set Go” movement by way of basketball for the
youth. He said that Go had been known to
be a basketball fan and player himself and quite good at three-point play in
court.
With this, the PCOO chief admitted that it was also
their way of coaxing Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher
“Bong” Go to run for senator in 2019 midterm elections.
The special assistant to the president had what it
takes to be a senator, Andanar said of Go, being brilliant, dedicated and
experienced.
The PCOO chief bared that SAP Go had an extensive
knowledge in both executive and legislative matters, citing the work experience
with President Rodrigo Duterte, who had held the post as mayor, vice-mayor and
congressman in the past.
Asked how would SAP Go do the rounds to be visible
in the eyes of countrymen in case he would accept the challenge to run for
public office since he had to be always by the side of the president, Sec.
Andanar was quick to say that it was not that necessary. He indicated that being with the president
all the time could already be considered a good exposure.
And since SAP Go seemed to be still parrying
questions on the issue, the PCOO chief explained that it would also depend on
the Magic 12 senate race surveys.
Secretary Andanar likewise said that President
Duterte would certainly back SAP Bong Go to have a career of his own.
(NGBT/Radyo Pilipinas-Tandag/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
