PIA News Service - Friday, February 6, 2009

Caraga PNP wages all-out war against drugs

BUTUAN CITY - PNP Caraga Regional Director PCSUPT Jaime Eloreta Milla CSE IV issued a strong message that an all-out war is now in the offing against drugs personalities in the area in response to the call of Her Excellency Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, to prevent the illegal drug trade from destroying Philippine Society and corrupting the government.

The Police Regional Office 13 in tandem with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted an all-out campaign on January 8, 2009 (Thursday) against drugs personalities in Caraga which resulted to the arrest of known drug pusher in the locality identified as Candi Pananggilaan y Malubae as Tatay Candi, 52 years old, married, a native of Lanao del Sur and with postal address at Purok-8 Barangay San Ignacio, Butuan City.

Candi was arrested by elements of Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) during the conduct of Anti-Illegal Drugs Operations through buy-bust operations and at the same time PNP operatives conducted simultaneous search to his residence through valid search warrant issued by Hon Judge Francisco F Maclang Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 3, Butuan City.

After the said search, a Jordanian National identified as Mohammad Magaed Al Azzam married to a Filipina residing at 1st Street Guingona Subdivision, Butuan City, came to the office of PSUPT Francisco D Dungo Jr, Station Commander Butuan City Police Station 1 and tried to negotiate said PNP officer for the immediate release of suspect Candi Pananggilaan, by offering Fifty Thousand Pesos (Php 50,000.00) in exchange for the dropping of charges against the suspect.

After having been informed of such, PSUPT Dungo ordered the entrapment operations against Al Azzam which resulted to his arrest.

A case for bribery, in an inquest proceedings was filed against said Jordanian National, docketed under IS number XIII-o1-INV-09A-00030.

Police still looking into the angle of the alleged drug trade business of the suspect. (PSI Nelly Tabornal Villagarcia, PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)


COMELEC automated poll version vulnerable to wholesale fraud

Stressing that the credibility of the 2010 elections is crucial to the much needed renewal of Philippine democracy, the Ateneo-based Center for Strategic Studies yesterday warned that this credibility can be endangered by the “disadvantages” of the optical mark recognition system (OMR), the poll automation system favored by the Commission on Elections.

Jesuit priest Fr. Romeo Intengan, president of CSS, raised his concern about studies showing that the OMR is not transparent and susceptible to wholesale fraud even as he lauded the present Comelec leadership for exerting extra efforts to ensure the computerization of the 2010 elections.“Poll computerization experts warn that with the OMR, the danger of fraud may be embedded in the system itself, with or without the knowledge or connivance of the vendor or of the Comelec. A few computer technicians can subvert our whole election system,” Intengan noted.

He pointed out that the disadvantages of the OMR were already observed in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) election in August last year where the system was pilot-tested, along with the direct recording electronic (DRE) system.

The DRE has been dropped by the Comelec, a move welcome by Intengan who said the system is “very cost prohibitive, not transparent and a logistics nightmare.”

The disadvantages of the OMR can threaten not only the credibility of the 2010 elections but also the renewal of our democracy, Intengan said.

Intengan’s warning came on the heels of President Macapagal-Arroyo’s marching orders to her political parties to merge and gear up for the 2010 elections. He said his concerns are prompted by a presentation by some computer automation experts led by former Comelec chair Christian Monsod.

The priest is urging the poll body to consider another option for poll computerization, the open election system (OES), which the group of Monsod is pushing. Intengan noted that among present poll automation technologies, the OES is the “most transparent and least dependent on the honesty of implementers.”

He added that the OES is also most practical. It will only cost around P2 billion, just about a fifth of the P9.9 billion budget that the Comelec has asked for the poll computerization project.
Intengan conceded that OMR is more high-tech and faster in counting than the OES, but he emphasized that transparency is as important in election as speed in counting.

In an OES, votes will be cast and tallied as in manual voting, thus preserving the secrecy of the ballot and the transparency of the precinct-level tallying, but the canvassing of precint tallies from the voting center (school) to the national level will be automated.

In both OMR and DRE, the electoral process is automated from voting to canvassing with their difference being that the OMR has a paper trail whereas the DRE has none.

In OMR, voters choose their candidates by shading with pencil the corresponding ovals on pre-printed ballots. The OMRs at the voting centers (schools) will read these ballots and at the same time count the votes.

Intengan noted experts’ observations that votes shaded in the OMR ballot are easily exposed to tampering and official OMR ballots are vulnerable to advance shading which can be done by a single person. Such tampering of ballots would be very difficult to trace or determine, he added.

OMR is also very vulnerable to large-scale sabotage, Intengan added. “Anyone with an ill desire to stop voting or counting can simply cut the supply of electricity, the occurrence of which is not uncommon in the country during elections.”

Intengan agrees with Monsod’s group that what needs to be sped up by automation is the canvassing from the voting centers level to the national because it is at these stages that the local election process is taking so much time. Precint-level counting is normally finished within the voting day, he noted.

“The ARMM experience should not be repeated. Particularly not in a very important national election that gives us the chance to put in power new leaders who can effect much needed reforms in the country, “ Intengan emphasized. (Louie Ceniza, Nat’l. Security Council/ PIA-Caraga)

Cebuano News: Gob. Ace Barbers naghatag ug tabang sa mga mag uuma

Dako ang kalipay sa mga mag-uuma sa tibuok probinsya sa ubay-ubay nga tabang ug benepisyo nga ilang nadawat gikan sa buotang gobernador Robert Ace Barbers uban sa pagdumala sa Provincial Agriculture Office.

Sa milabayng duha ka semana, kung ato madumduman, malampusong gilusad ang pang apud-apud ug halos 500 ka kahon nga seaweed liquid fertilizers nga ginganlag Freegrow sa mga nagkadaiyang mga munisipyo sa probinsya pinaagi na sa mga municipal agriculturist ug mga technicians niini. Sa 20 ka munisipyo, adunay gigahin nga 100 ka galon sa kada usa kanila diin ang ratio niini, 1 ka gallon sa 1 ka ektarya nga pananom. Ang maong pang apud apud ubos sa Fertilizer Assistance Program ni Gob. Ace Barbers, dako ug tabang para sa mga mag uuma.

Sa laing bahin usab gihimo sa Provincial Agriculture Office ang ubay-ubay nga pang apud-apod ug mga rehab palay seeds diha sa pipila ka mag uuma nga apektado sa nangagubang ektarya sa palay tungod sa makusog ug walay hunong nga ulan. Ang mga gipang hatag nga palay seeds nga mao ang RC 18 ug RC 128 “varieties”, halos mokabat sa 200 ka sako.

Dugang pa, nagmapasalamaton usab ang mga mag-uuma sa lalawigan kang Gob. Ace Barbers sa dako kaayo ug tabang niini sa nagpadayon nga pang apud-apud ug mga materyales nga kinahanglanon para sa palay check program nga gilusad sa kada munisipyo diin kadtong Enero 29, 2009 gipahigayon ang maong pag panghatag didto sa mga mag uuma sa Socorro. Ang maong programa, usa ka pamaagi aron sa pag edukar sa atong mga mag-uuma sa sakto ug tukma nga mga proseso sa pag amuma sa ilang mga palay ug uban pang pananom.

Dako ang kalipay ni Gob. Ace Barbers sa dihang iyang nakita ug nasinati ang kalipay nga gipakita sa mga mag uuma sa dihang ilang nadawat ang maong mga tabang para sa kalamboan sa ilang panginabuhi. Siya malaumon nga ang maong tabang maghatag ug dugang kadasig kanila sa pagpadayon sa pagpalambo sa agrikultura ug pagpausbaw sa produksiyon sa palay sa probinsya. (PGO-Media Bureau/ PIA-Surigao City)


Cebuano News: Gob. Ace Barbers mihimo sa 1st Surigao del Norte Anti-Drug Summit

Gob. Ace Barbers mihimo sa 1st Surigao del Norte Anti-Drug Summit agig aksyon kalabot na sa Memorandum Circular sa Office of the Secretary sa DILG, diin giawhag ang mga local nga mga pangagamhanan nga mohinang ug hiniusang aksyon batok sa illegal nga droga

Si Gob. Barbers mihimo sa maong tigum kagahapong adlawa, Pebrero 04, 2009 didto sa PPDO Conference Room sa Kapitolyo uban ni Vice-Gov. Noel Catre ug mayor Pons Casurra.

Ang maong meeting gisalmutan sa nagkalain laing law enforcement departments sa probinsya nga naglakip sa PDEA, PNP, DILG u gang Fiscal Office labi na ang Regional State Prosecutor Horacio Gonzaga, aron sa pagtuki sa eksaktong mga paagi aron mahimong episyente ug epektibo ang pagpatuman sa maong kamanduan.

Madasigon ang tanang mga misalmot sa maong tigum sa pagpaambit sa ilang tagsa-tagsa ka mga suhestyon aron maayo ug sakto ang paghimo sa proseso sa operasyon kalabot na sa pagpakgang sa mga illegal nga droga ug trafficking.

Ang mga suhestyon naglakip na sa paghatag ug dugang mga pagbansay-bansay, seminars sa mga kapolisan, education campaigns, school symposiums, ug random drug testing dili lamang sa mga estudyante kundi apil usab ang mga empleyado sa kapitolyo nagkanayon ang Gobernador.

Dako ang panghinaut ni Gob. Ace Barbers nga mamahimong magmalampuson ug mabungahon ang maong tigum alang na sa kaayohan sa tanan labi na ang mga kabatan-onan. (PGO-Media Bureau/ PIA-Surigao City)


Cebuano News: Gob. Ace barbers nagturn-over ug duha ka sakyanan ug mga laptops alang sa DEPED Province ug Siargao Division

Dako ang pasalamat sa DEPED Province ug Siargao Division ngadto sa atong manggihatagong gobernador Robert Ace Barbers diin sa makausa pa, siya mipakita na usab sa iyang sinsiridad sa pagpangalagad ug panirbisyo sa katawhan sa dihang siya opisyal nga mi turn-over sa duha ka sakyanan ug lima ka hp laptops kanila. Ang maong kalihukan malampusong gilusad didto gawas sa Bulwagan sa Kapitolyo kagahapong adlawa, Pebrero 5, 2009.

Usa ka Gray-colored Adventure ug duha ka hp laptops ang gihatag pinaagi na sa mga kadagku-an sa DEPED Surigao del Norte Division, OIC Schools Division Superintendent nga mao si Dr. Fidela M. Rosas. Ug usab sa DEPED Siargao Division, mapasalamatong midawat ang OIC Schools Division Superintendent niini na si Dr. Daylinda J. Tampus sa usa ka puti nga L300 Van ug usab duha ka laptops.

Adunay usab usa ka laptop ang gigahin sa atong maalagarong gobernador para sa Alternative Learning System nga iyang gipahinungod ngadto sa mga nag atender na mga priso sa Detainees Accessible Competitive Edge nga ubos sa Education Behind Bars nga proyekto ni Gob. Ace Barbers.

Nagkanayon ang mga opisyales sa DEPED nga ang pagpangalagad ni Gob. Ace Barbers tinuoray gayud ug siya motuman sa iyang mga saad sa mga katawhan. Dugang pa niini, sila mipasalig sa pangagamhanan sa probinsya, nga ang maong mga equipo magamit dili lamang sa mga kadagku-an sa maong dapartamento kon dili kini usab mosangop sa mga panginahanglanon sa ubang magtutudlo hilabi na gayud ang mga estudyante nga maoy labing prayoridad sa kasamtangang gobyerno sa probinsya.

Si Gob. Ace Barbers malipayon ug malaumon nga mipadangat sa iyang mensahe ug siya nagkanayon nga unta ang maong mga gamit pahimuslan ug mayo diha sa saktong paagi ug usab kini magsilbing inspirasyon diha sa mga sumusunod nga henerasyon nga sila magmadasigon sa pagtungha sa eskuylahan.

Uban usab sa maong pag turn-over mao ang kaabag ni Gob. Ace Barbers sa panirbisyo nga si Vice-Gov. Noel P. Catre uban sa lima usab ka bokal sa distrito dos, Board Member regina Alaa, BM Melva P. Garcia, BM Isabelita Edera ug BM Victor Borja. (PGO-Media Bureau/ PIA-Surigao City)


Cebuano News: Anti-Dengue Program Campaign ni Gob. Ace Barbers gipatuman; PHO mopahigayon sa bloodletting activity sa Kapitolyo

Sa ginadhanun karon nga mga biktima sa Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, ug sa padayon nga kakulangan sa suplay sa dugo nga unta kanunayng naka pondo sa matag district health centers ug mga ospital, si Gob. Ace Barbers dayon mihimo ug aksyon kabatok na sa pagsulbad sa maong probleme pinaagi na sa nakahanayng mga kalihukan ubos sa pagdumala sa Provincial Health Office.

Tungod niini, unya sa alas 8 sa buntag hangtod sa alas 12 sa ting paniudto, gi-awhag sa maong departamento ang tanang kadagku-an sa nagkalain-laing opisina sa Kapitolyo ug mga empleyado niini nga sila mopahigayon sa ilang bloodletting activity didto sa Provincial Health office Conference Room nga nahimutang mismo sa Kapitolyo ning atong syudad.

Dako ang pang hinaut ni Gob. Ace Barbers nga ang maong kalihukan pagasuportahan sa mga nagkalain-laing empleyado sa Kapitolyo. Dugang pa niini, siya mibutyag nga unta ang maong bloodletting activity magmalampuson ug mabungahon ug pinaagi niini atong Makita ang tinuoray nga pagtinabangay diha sa pagpakgang sa maong makamaty nga sakit. (PGO-Media Bureau/ PIA-Surigao City)

PIA News Service - Thursday, February 5, 2009

RDC-GADCC highlights Women’s Month celebration during 1st Quarterly Meeting for 2009

BUTUAN CITY (February 5) - The Regional Development Council – Gender and Development Coordinating Committee (RDC-GADCC) being chaired by Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Regional Director Atty. Marylin Pintor conducted recently its 1st Quarterly Meeting for 2009 held in one of the hotels here.

Members of RDC-GADCC convened and discussed the 2009 Women’s Month Celebration with this year’s theme “Babae, Yaman ka ng Bayan”; National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Women’s Basic Sector Representative; the 2008 Search for the “Outstanding VAW-Responsive Local Government Units”; and other issues and concerns including the presentation of Comprehensive Pilot Intervention Project on Gender Based-Violence (COPI- PAGV) in Caraga Region, and the conduct of Caraga Women’s Summit by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga.

GADCC Chair Atty. Pintor said the opening ceremony for the Women’s Month Celebration is scheduled on March 3, 2009, while the “Kalandrakas sa Kababaihan V” is set on March 10, 2009, and on March 29, 2009 will be the conduct of the Sportsfest and Culmination Activity.

“During the opening ceremony on March 3, 2009, all members from the government line agencies, private sectors, stakeholders, and various organizations will join in the “Walk for a cause” from the assembly at the provincial capitol to the City Hall grounds, which also follows with a “Hataw” or exercise at the City Hall grounds. The “Kalandrakas sa Kababaihan V on March 10 also includes trade fair, ukay-ykay, film showing, a talk on the Magna Carta for Women, beauty and massage parlors, parlor games, and creates a venue for information dissemination on GAD issues and concerns to be held at the Commission on Audit (COA) Conference Room while the Sportsfest and Culmination Activity will be held at the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) gounds,” Atty. Pintor said.

Meanwhile, DTI-Caraga Information Officer Grace Tucmo also informed the committee that their office will be conducting the Caraga Women’s Summit in the month of July, this year, which highlights the presentation of the success stories of the region’s successful women entrepreneurs.

With these set plans and activities, RDC-GADCC Chairperson Atty. Pintor acknowledges the continuous support of the members and encourages them to intensify fight against trafficking to women and children. (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA-Caraga)


POLICE REPORTS
By PO3 Rene Boy Ocares Bernaldez


PNP probes robbery incident

On February 4, 2009 at 5:00 in the morning in Purok-6A (Balanghai), Libertad, Butuan City, one complainant identified as Violita Culitas, 49 years old, married and resident of said place reported to Butuan City Police Station-3 (BCPS3) that her house was allegedly entered by unidentified suspect by destroying the padlock of the maindoor of their house and while inside carted away one unit colored TV 24 inches, component and CD Player.

Upon receipt of the report, PNP elements of BCPS3 led by PSINSP Reynante N Sibayton conducted follow-up operations which resulted to the arrest of two suspects identified as Rollyjun San Pablo, also known as “Tabilong”, 38 years old, single; and Rabi San Pablo, alias “Yanyan”, 18 years old, both residents of Purok-6B BLISS, Libertad, Butuan City.

Recovered from the suspects’ possession were one unit colored TV 24 inches sharp brand with serial number 80407107, one LG CD Player with serial number 10142502039 and Philips components with sound box with serial number EO110142.

Suspects are now detained at BCPS3 while case is being prepared for filing in court. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)


Arrest of wanted persons

On February 4, 2009 at 1:00 in the afternoon at Baan Riverside, Butuan City, PNP elements of Butuan City Police Staiton-1 led by SPO3 Hermigildo Narciso served the warrant of arrest (WOA) to the suspect identified as Nestor Tugale, 25 years old, married and resident of said place.

Suspect was arrested for violation of SP ordinance 894-92 (traffic violation) under CC number 12477 issued by Hon Judge James Go of MCTC Butuan City dated November 25, 2008 with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 500.00.

Suspect was brought to BCPS1 for proper disposition and subsequently turned over to the issuing court.

Also, at around 7:00 in the evening of the same date at Purok-6, Barangay 3, Cabadbaran City, PNP elements of Butuan City Police Station-3 led by SPO1 Dennis Estrosos arrested the suspect identified as Lou Salvador Yumo, 21 years old, married and resident of said place by virtue of WOA under CC number 12701 for the crime of theft issued by Hon Judge Francisco Maclang of Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 3, Butuan City dated February 6, 2008 with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 24,000.00.

Arrested person was brought to BCPS3 for proper disposition.

Meanwhile, at Purok-6, Barangay 3, Cabadbaran City, one team from 143rd RMG Company led by PINSP Jessie O Natividad arrested the suspect identified as Rotelio Milan, 30 years old, single, jobless and resident of said place by virtue of WOA under CC number 08-71 for qualified theft issued by Hon Judge Dax Xenos of RTC Branch 34, Cabadbaran City with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 24,000.00.

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

PIA News Service - Wednesday, February 4, 2009

DA-LGU holds plan integration workshop for CY 2009

Butuan City – To ensure a unified program implementation approach for the year 2009 between the agriculture department and the local government units (LGUs) in Caraga Region on FIELDS program, the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Unit 13 (DA RFU 13) conducted a two day DA-LGU Plan Integration Workshop.

Participants of DA-LGU Plan Integration Workshop groups themselves for sector/component workshop (Photo by DA-Caraga)


The activity was held at Goat2Geder Hotel and Restaurant, this city last January 29-30, 2009 and was participated by City and Provincial Agriculturists and Veterinarians in the region.

Regional Technical Director (RTD) Edgardo E. Dahino warmly welcomes all the participants during his opening remarks and lauded the planning division headed by Josephine Alban for spearheading the workshop.

Meanwhile, Regional Executive Director Ricardo C. Regis extends his appreciation to all the LGU-DA participants and urged to work closely for a common direction towards agricultural development.

Each veterinary and agriculture officers presented their LGU Plans and Programs for calendar year CY 2009.

Regional Agriculture Statistics Officer Melchor Bautista of BAS also presented the agricultural trends in the region that may serve as basis for effective program planning.

Highlight of the gathering was the workshop by sector or component such as Ginintuang Masagang Ani (GMA) Rice, Corn, High Value Commercial Crops (HVCC), and Livestock.

Regional Technical Director Eliseo T. Tila answered one by one all the issues and concerns surfaced during the open forum such as on DA-LGU project counterparting schemes, incentives and other matters.

Financial matters were also ably addressed by Finance Division Chief Jessica Daan. (Aurell P. Arais/rafid da caraga)


Cebuano News: Gov. Ace Barbers “Aksyon Agad” sa pagpangalagad

Sa walay paglangan-langan, sa dihang nasinati na usab sa probinsya ang sigeng ulan-ulan sa milabay nga duha na ka adlaw sugod niadtong Enero 8, 2009, gimotor dayun ni Gob. Ace Barbers ang mga kalungsuran ug mipadala pagdali sa RESCUEE 44, Provincial Engineering Office ug DSWD aron pagsuta sa kahimtang sa mga katawhan.

Sa nahipus nga inpormasyon sa Media Bureau sa buhatan sa Gobernador, dili maagihan karon ang may dapit sa Punta Agata, Brgy. Jubgan, Malimono tungod sa landslide.

Gikasamtangan karon nga gitrabaho ang maong dalan sa mga taga Provincial Engineering Office, uban ang RESCUEE 44 sa lalawigan, ug gipasiguro usab kini ni Gob. Ace Barbers nga luwas ang mga katawhan. Sa peligro. (SdN PGO-Media Bureau)


Cebuano News: Gob. Ace Barbers buot mailhan ang probinsya sa Surigao del Norte sa tibuok kalibutan; official website gilusad

Usa sa mga kanunayng gtinguha sa pangagamhanan ni Gob. Ace Barbers mao ang pag”promote” sa probinsya sa Surigao del Norte aron kini mailhan dili lamang sa nasud sa Pilipinas, kundi pati sa tibuok kalibutan diin malampusong gi presentar sa Information Technology Unit sa Kapitolyo kagahapong adlawa, February 02, 2009 ang official provincial website nga mao ang www. Surigaodelnorte.gov.ph. Apan sa kasamtangan, maoy gamiton una ang http://210.4.45.212 samtamg giaplayan pa karon ang domain name nga www.surigaodelnorte.gov.ph.

Sa “adbans nga mga teknolohiya”, gipahimuslan karon sa probinsya sa paggamit sa maong paagi sa pagdala sa mga proyekto ug mga programa ni Gob. Ace Barbers, alang sa kalamboan sa tibuok katawhan sa Surigao del Norte.

Gidugang pa sa maalagarong Gobernador nga usa usab kini nga paagi nga mapakita sa mga katawhan ang usa ka responsable nga paggamit sa maong natad sa komunikasyon, diin mahatag usab sa mga katawhan ang ilang katungod sa impormasyon pinasikad na sa “transparency” ug “accountability”.

Dako ang panghinaut ni Gob. Ace Barbers nga mag mabungahon ang maong mga paningkamot sa pag awhag ug pagpalambo sa probinsya, ug usab pinaagi sa maong website, kanunay kini suportahan sa mga katawhan pinaagi sa pagbisita niini. (SdN PGO-Media Bureau)


POLICE REPORTS
By PO3 Philip Amer Posas Mazo


Arrest of wanted person

On February 2, 2009 (Monday) at 6:45 in the evening in Purok-8 Barangay Masao, Butuan City, PNP elements from Butuan City Police Station-3 led by PSI Reynante Sibayton served the Alias WOA to the suspect identified as Julius Quiño, 51 years old, married and a resident of the above place for Violation of Section 78 as amended by PD 705 (Illegal Cutting, Gathering and Collecting Timber of other Forest Products without License) by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon Judge M B Pacro-Canedo of Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 29, Bislig City dated 29 February 2008.

Subject person was brought to Butuan City Police Station-3 for proper disposition and was turned-over to the issuing court.

On the same date around 7:45 in the morning, elements from Bislig City Police Station led by SPO1 Sardalla arrested a certain Rodrigo Castillo Cellona, 40 years old, married and a resident of Purok-Baybay 1, Barangay Poblacion, Bislig City for Violation Of Section 96 of RA 8550 (The Phillipine Fisheries Code of 1998) by virtue of WOA issued by Hon Judge Ambrocio Molita, Presiding Judge of MTCC, 11th Judicial Region, Bislig City, dated 22 January 2009.

Celleno is now detained at Bislig City Police Station for proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)


Arrest on illegal gambling

On February 2, 2009 at 8:25, PNP elements from Provincial Anti-Vice Task Force (PAVTAG) led by SPO1 Espina arrested Victoria Dangallo Gonzales, 48 years old, married and a resident of Purok-12 Navalca, Barangay San Juan, Surigao City while inside Victoria's Flower Shop located at Luneta Park, San Nicolas Street, Barangay Washington, Surigao City.

Gonzales allegedly a “swertres” coordinator was caught in the act engaging in Illegal Gambling activities.

Confiscated from the suspect’s possession were several “swertres” paraphernalia.

Suspect was brought to the police station for documentation and proper disposition.
Also, at around 7:05 in the evening of the same date, PNP members of Placer Municipal Police Station headed by PInsp Alejandro Recimo conducted an operation against Illegal Gambling at Barangay Magsaysay, Placer, Surigao del Norte.

The operation resulted to the arrest of Armando Labad Bagul, 22 years old, single, “swertres” bet collector and a resident of Barangay Magsaysay.

Confiscated from the suspect’s possession were one tally sheet, one piece ballpen and bet money amounting to Php 615.00 in different denominations.

Subject was brought to Placer Municipal Police Station for documentation and proper disposition. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)


PNP arrests illegal drugs suspects

On February 1, 2009 at 4:45 in the afternoon at Purok-8 Barangay San Ignacio, Butuan City, Personnel from Ong Yiu Sub Station Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) led by SPO4 Ledesma arrested the suspect identified as Michael Delta Maratas, of legal age and a resident of the above place after being caught in plain view possessing one sachet of suspected shabu.

Confiscated item was brought to PNP Crime Laboratory of Police Regional Office 13 for drug testing but yielded negative result.

However, the suspect also underwent Drug Test Examination and found positive. Case for Violation of Section 15, Article II of RA 9165 was filed against him in an Inquest Proceeding under IS number XIII-01-INQ-008-00004 dated 01 February 2009 at the City Prosecutor's Office.

Also, on January 31, 2009 at 8:30 in the evening at Sitio Cutlog, Bahi, Barobo, Surigao del Sur, one team from 141st RMG Company led by PINSP Junyd D Marohom, while conducting checkpoint at said place apprehended the suspects identified as Bryan Mupac, 22 years old, single, resident of Parang, Shariff Kabunsuan; Franklin Calderon, 26 years old married, resident of Masara, Maco, COMVAL Province; Jomar Ramoso, 19 years old, single and resident of upper Coo, Bunawan, Agusan Sur; and Ruben Pelayo, 29 years old, single and resident of Mambalili, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur after being caught possessing more or less 100 grams of dried marijuana leaves.

Arrested persons were employee of Philsaga Mining Corporation operating at Bayugan 3, Rosario, Agusan del Sur.

Suspects and confiscated item were brought to 141st RMG company headquarters for proper disposition.

Meanwhile, same team led by PINSP Junyd D Marohom brought the arrested suspects together with the confiscated marijuana and paraphernalia to RTC 11th Judicial Region branch 28, Lianga, Surigao del Sur.

Subsequently, they were properly turned-over to the custody of Lianga Provincial Jail around 10:00 in the evening of same date and a case for Violation of RA 9165 with IS number L-2264 dated 02 February 2009 was filed against the suspects. (PNP-13/ PIA-Caraga)

PIA News Service - Tuesday, February 3, 2009

CSC clarifies rule on rationalization

State employees whose posts are abolished under Executive Order No. 366 or the rationalization plan can opt to stay in government or avail of the generous separation package. This was clarified yesterday by Civil Service Commission (CSC) Chair Ricardo L. Saludo. The CSC chief also cautioned government employees against irresponsible alarmists who only create an atmosphere of confusion and dissent.

Under the law, affected personnel with permanent or temporary appointment who would opt to remain in government service shall be placed in other agencies by the CSC where additional personnel are required. Affected personnel, with appointments attested by the CSC, whether hired on a permanent or temporary basis, who would opt to retire or be separated from the service shall be given the option to avail themselves of retirement schemes.

The CSC Chief also pointed out that police, teachers and health worker posts will not be affected by the Executive Order 366. “Initially, those affected by the reorganization will stay with CSC until they are reassigned to their new posts," Chair Saludo expressed.

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed in 2004 Executive Order No. 366, “Directing A Strategic Review of the Operations and Organizations of the Executive Branch and Providing Options and Incentives for Government Employees Who May Be Affected by the Rationalization of the Functions and Agencies of the Executive Branch.”

The law directs agencies to prepare a rationalization plan to identify posts that are redundant/outdated or no longer relevant to the accomplishment of the major final outputs of the particular agency. The review of agency operations and structure also aim to improve the quality and efficiency of government services. (CSC-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

PIA News Service - Monday, February 2, 2009

Veteran forester leads anti-illegal logging and mining campaign in Bunawan

BUTUAN CITY -- DENR Regional Executive Director for Caraga Region Edilberto S. Buiser has formally installed a veteran forester as the new CENR Officer in Bunawan , Agusan del Sur on Thursday to lead the on-going anti-illegal campaign operation in that area.

The latest movement of key personnel at the frontlines of the DENR Caraga Regional Office is part of the on-going process being made by Director Buiser to further improve the delivery of basic services to the people.

Director Buiser said the reshuffling of key-field personnel in the region, on a case-to-case basis, has been long overdue but decided to effect the plan after securing the approval of DENR Secretary Lito Atienza, Jr. recently.

CENRO Ulpiano D. Dasilao has took over the helm as the new Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer in Bunawan , Agusan del Sur from OIC, CENRO Eutiquio M. Bade, Jr. who was assigned in Surigao City during a simple turn-over ceremony at the CENR office in that town.

Aside from Director Buiser, the ceremony was also attended by PENRO Sixto C. Badua , CENRO Jaime Acebu of Bayugan in that province, CENRO personnel and some representatives from the local government office.

Penro Badua said the out-going CENR Officer has been very productive in his duty during his short tour of duty. CENRO Bade is being considered as one of the top candidates for excellent achievement award for exceeding his target on land patent processing and distribution last year.

Badua has welcome the in-coming CENRO to the team even as he gave pointers to be “always on top of the situation “ in dealing with the issues in his areas of responsibility of which some are too complicated to handle. The operation of CENRO Bunawan also covers the whole towns of Trento and Rosario.

Director Buiser said that CENRO Dasilao has been given a “tall order” in dealing with the issues in the area particularly on the anti-illegal logging and the existence of several unauthorized small-scale mining operations which undermine the authority of the DENR.

“I expect positive results from the incoming CENR officer “, Director Buiser said.

CENRO Dasilao is facing a tough challenge ahead though he has been familiar with his new base. He has been assigned in the operation for several times in the area when ha was assigned as supervising forest management specialist at PENR office in the 90’s. (Herzon F. Gallego, DENR-13/ PIA-Caraga)



DENR chief relieves CENRO in Bayugan , AGusan del Sur

BUTUAN CITY—Citing health reason, CENRO Jaime C. Acebu’s request for relief of assignment from Bayugan, Agusan del Sur has been considered by DENR Regional Executive Director Edilberto S. Buiser following the issuance on Friday of an order transferring his assignment to Cabadbaran , Agusan del Norte.

In his stead, CENRO Raul A. Rosales took over as CENR Officer of Bayugan as contained in the Regional Special Order No. 2009-28 dated January 29,2009.

The swap of assignment of key field personnel is part of the on-going process being made by the top management to effectively and efficiently deliver without disruption of the basic services to the people in the rural areas

The latest round of reshuffle CENR officers is expected to shake off the personnel involved in the anti-illegal logging and mining activities to bring out only the best to improve the campaign in accordance with the one-strike policy of Secretary Lito Atienza, Jr. ‘ Director Buiser said.

According to CENRO Acebu, that although it can be interpreted as “ wrong –timing “ nevertheless, his request for relief of post since last year has finally been granted.

“At least, I am relieved of stress and pressure from work that can affect my poor health condition as I looked forward to my retirement from the government service few months from now, “ he added.

Director Buiser said, the reassignment of Acebu should be viewed as a right decision for the management to give the official with light assignment considering his health problem.

He said Rosales has been recommended to take over the post of Acebu in Bayugan, which is considered as one of the exit points of timber smuggling in Agusan del Sur.

Both CENR officers have been directed to strengthen their capabilities in stopping the illegal logging and mining activities in their respective area of responsibility. (Herzon F. Gallego, DENR-13/ PIA-Caraga)


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


Arrest of wanted persons

On January 30, 2009 (Friday) at 11:00 in the morning at Purok-4 Barangay Nong-nong, Butuan City, PNP personnel of Butuan City Police Station-5 led by PO3 James Quisaot, apprehended the suspect identified as Ernesto Cabudbud, 39 years old, married and a resident of the above place at the above-mentioned place.

Suspect was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest (WOA) issued by Hon Judge Augustus Calo of Regional Trial Court (RTC) branch 5 for the crime of Attempted Murder docketed under criminal case number 13193 with a recommended bail bond of Php 120,000.00 for his temporary liberty.

Suspect was properly turned-over to Butuan City Jail for proper disposition.

Also, on January 30, 2009 at 6:45 in the morning at Baybay 1, Barangay Poblacion, Bislig City, personnel of Bislig City Police Station led by SPO4 Felix C Pacatang, apprehended the following persons identified as Leo Cuanan, 30 years old, married; Esmeraldo Aringoy, 28 years old, married; Isabellano Estapia, 51 years old, married; Eduardo Lopez, 23 years old, single; and Elmo Cuanan, 30 years old, married.

Suspects were arrested by virtue of WOA issued by Hon Ambrocio N Molita Presiding Judge of 11th Judicial Region, Bislig City for Violation Of Section 96 of RA 8550 (Fishery Code of the Philippines) docketed under Criminal Case numbers 4228, 4255 and 4225 with a bail bond fixed at Php 12,000.00 each.

Arrested persons are now detained at Bislig City Police Station for proper disposition.

At around 12:30 in the afternoon of the same date (January 30) in Barangay Sta Juana, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, Personnel of Tagbina Police Station led by SPO4 Daniel J Barrios apprehended the suspect identified as Jorge Gordo, 23 years old, married and resident of the above place by virtue of WOA issued by Hon Merlyn B Pacarro-Canedo, Presiding Judge branch 29, 11th Judicial Region, Bislig City for the crime of Attempted Murder docketed under Criminal Case number 2009-01-3324-T with bailbond fixed at Php 120,000.00.

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

Meanwhile, on February 1, 2009 at 2:00 in the morning at Barangay El Rio, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, a certain Remlanie Sacnaa-an, 29 years old, married, farmer and resident of said place was arrested by PNP elements of Sibagat Municipal Police Station led by SPO3 Roberto Urbiztondo together with SPO2 Angelito Dacera and PO3 Elmor Jover by virtue of WOA issued by Hon Judge Eliseo Campos of MCTC Bayugan for Robbery docketed under CC number 7162.

Suspect is now under the custody of Sibagat Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.


Report on illegal drugs

On January 31, 2009 (Saturday) at 12:30 in the morning at Purok-10 Barangay Taglatawan, Bayugan City, PNP personnel from Bayugan City Police Station led by SPO4 Lito Libres while conducting "Operation Kap-kap Bakal" at Lorns Videoke House at Purok-10 Barangay Taglatawan, Bayugan City, apprehended the suspect identified as Randy Cabahug, 33 years old, married and resident of the above place after being caught possessing one tea bag of suspected dried Marijuana Leaves confiscated from his possession.

Suspect will be charged for Violation of RA 9165 (illegal Possession of Marijuana).

Suspect was brought to Bayugan City Police Station for proper disposition.

Also, on January 31, 2009 at 8:30 in the evening at Sitio Cutlog, Bahi, Barobo, Surigao del Sur, one team from 141st RMG Company led by PINSP Junyd D Marohom, while conducting checkpoint at said place apprehended the suspects identified as Bryan Mupac, 22 years old, single and resident of Parang, Shariff Kabunsuan; Franklin Calderon, 26 years old, married and resident of Masara, Maco, Comval Province; Jomar Ramoso, 19 years old, single and resident of upper Coo, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur; and Ruben Pelayo, 29 years old, single and resident of Mambalili, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur while actually caught in their possession more or less 100 grams of dried marijuana leaves.

Arrested persons were employee of Philsaga Mining Corporation operating at Bayugan 3, Rosario, Agusan del Sur.

Suspects and confiscated item were brought to 141st RMG company headquarters for proper disposition.


Recovery of explosive materials

On February 1, 2009 at 12:30 afternoon, a certain Lily Galvez, of legal age, married and resident of Purok-5, Barangay La Fraternidad, Tubay, Agusan del Norte turned over 46 meters detonating cord (color white and yellow) and 13 meters time fuse to PINSP Jessie O Natividad, Team Leader of 14th RMG La Fraternidad Patrol Base.

Said explosives were excavated by Lily Galvez in their farm located at said place.

Upon information, one team from 143rd RMG Company led by PINSP Darwin B Dura together with elements of Tubay Municipal Police Station conducted clearing operation purposely to secure the area and for possible recovery of similar items.

Said items are now in custody of 143rd RMG Company for proper custody and documentation.


PNP arrests carnapping suspect

On January 31, 2009 at 5:30 in the afternoon at Purok-1, Barangay Saguma, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, suspect identified as Gregorio Completo, 25 years old, married and resident of Purok-1A, Barangay Taglatawan, Bayugan City was apprehended by elements of Bayugan City Police Station led by PINSP Jumark Quisao.

Said person was apprehended thru hot pursuit operation and recovered from his possession one unit Honda XRM motorcycle bearing plate number PS 6153 owned by Engr Paul Sarce.

Arrested suspect was brought to Bayugan City Police Station with the recovered motorcycle for proper disposition and filing of appropriate case in court. Progress report to follow.


Report on illegal logging

On January 31, 2009 at 6:30 in the evening at Feeder road, Barangay Antago, Carmen, Surigao del Sur, joint elements of Carmen Municipal Police Station and Multi-Sectoral Forest Protection Council of Carmen, Surigao del Sur while conducting operation against illegal logging recovered 15 pieces sawn lumber measuring 2x6x18 with a total volume of 270 board feet and with estimated market value amounting to Php 10,000.00.

Recovered lumbers were brought to Carmen Municipal Police Station and subsequently turned over to DENR-CENRO of said place.


Report on illegal gambling

On February 1, 2009 at 11:00 in the morning at Purok-1, Poblacion, Rosario, Agusan del Sur, PNP elements of Rosario Municipal Police Station led by PO2 Valeriano Ayuban while conducting operations against illegal gambling arrested the suspect identified as Jimmy Bulua, 39 years old, married, carpenter and resident of said place while actually caught collecting bet money for last two/swertres (illegal numbers game).

When accosted, suspect was able to run away and elude arrest, leaving behind one tally sheet for swertres, one stub and bet money amounting to Php 240.00.

Recovered items were brought to Rosario Municipal Police Station for proper disposition and filing of appropriate charges in court against the suspect.

Also, at around 2:00 in the afternoon at Barangay San Agustin, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur, a certain George Salvador, 22 years old, alleged usher of last two digit/illegal numbers game and a resident of said place was arrested by PNP elements of Talacogon Municipal Police Station led by SPO2 Raul Francisco while actually caught collecting bet money for last two digits/swertres.

Confiscated from the suspect’s possessions were one tally sheet for swertres; one tally sheet for last two digits and bet money amounting to Php 261.00.

Suspect is now under the custody of Talacogon Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.

PIA News Service - Friday, January 30, 2009

POLICE REPORTS
By: PO3 Rene Boy Ocares Bernaldez
and PO3 Arturo Suganob Campania


PNP arrests wanted persons

On January 26, 2009 at 11:15 in the morning at Barangay Poblacion, Lingig, Surigao del Sur, a certain Noelan Linaza, of legal age and resident of said place was arrested by PNP elements of Lingig Municipal Police Station led by SPO2 Carcedo and PO3 Abarca by virtue of WOA under CC number 2007-5-3143-L issued by Hon Judge Merlyn P Cañedo for the crime of rape dated April 11, 2008 with no recommended bailbond.

Arrested person is now detained at said station for proper disposition.

On January 27, 2009 at 6:00 in the morning at Barangay Quezon, Mainit, Surigao del Norte, elements of Mainit Municipal Police Station arrested the suspect identified as Eliden Gaas Cangcaan, 34 years old, married and a resident of said place by virtue of warrant of arrest (WOA) for the crime of Slight Physical Injuries under criminal case number 3839 issued by Judge Rolando Literato of MTC Mainit, Surigao del Norte dated January 12, 2009 with recommended bailbond of P5,000.00.

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

At around 4:00 in the afternoon at Barangay Ugoban, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur, suspect identified as William Paran, 50 years old and resident of Sitio Sta Cruz, Barangay Sagbayan, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur was arrested by PNP personnel of Tagbina Municipal Police Station led by SPO4 Daniel J Barrios by virtue of WOA under CC number 6726 issued by Hon Judge Rufo Naragas of 3rd MCTC, Tago-San Miguel, Surigao del Sur for illegal possession of firearms dated July 28, 2008 with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 24,000.00.

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

Also, on January 28, 2009 at 9:45 in the morning at Barangay Jaboy, Pilar, Surigao del Norte, suspect identified as Aido Buslatan Curada, 36 years old, married and resident of said place was arrested by PNP personnel of Pilar Municipal Police Station led by PINSP Joseph Geofrey P Lim by virtue or alias WOA for the offense of violation of section 10 of RA 7610 under CC number 08-01, issued by Hon Judge Evangeline Yuipco Bayana of Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 31, Dapa, Surigao del Norte dated January 6, 2009 with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 80, 000.00.

Arrested person is now detained at said station for proper disposition.

At 3:27 in the afternoon at Barangay Poblacion, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, a certain FO2 Edmundo Diaz, 45 years old, married, presently assigned at Cantilan Fire Station and resident of Sitio Tapa, Barangay San Pedro, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur was arrested by PNP personnel of Cantilan Municipal Police Station led by PO3 Nilo T Bontor by virtue of WOA under CC number 2550 issued by Hon Rufo U Naragas for less physical injuries dated January 27, 2009 with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 6,000.00.

Arrested person was brought to Cantilan Municipal Police Station and later posted bail and thereafter released after the issuance of release order from court.

Meanwhile, on January 29, 2009 at 10:00 in the morning at Barangay Los Angeles, Butuan City, suspect identified as Felipe Sarong Adlawon, 64 years old, married and resident of Purok-1, Barangay Baobaoan, Butuan City was arrested by PNP personnel of Butuan City Police Station-4 led by PINSP Chito P Querubin by virtue of WOA under CC number 40129 issued by Hon Judge Dennis B Castilla of MTCC Branch 1, Libertad, Butuan City for illegal discharge of firearm dated January 12, 2009 with recommended bailbond amounting to Php 12,000.00.


Spot report on grenade throwing

On January 29, 2009 at 4:30 in the afternoon at T Calo Street, Barangay Limaha, Butuan City, a group of unknown perpetrators threw a hand grenade infront of the house of Atty Rogelio Legaspi, former executive labor arbiter of DOLE Caraga which resulted to the burning of his car and injury to the tricycle driver who happened to be at the vicinity that time.

Atty Legaspi and his wife did not suffer any injury. The tricycke driver, identified as Alberto Malupa Jipos was wounded in his right knee and was brought to Butuan City Medical Center for treatment and he was immediately discharged and brought to Butuan City Police Office.

Investigation is still going on. SOCO team also processed the crime scene for presence of evidences.


Report on recovery of stolen motorcycle

On January 28, 2009 at 5:00 in the afternoon at F Cañete Enterprises Scrap Iron and Bottle Buyer located at North Montilla Boulevard, Barangay Ong Yui, Butuan City, PNP personnel of Theft and Robbery Unit of Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) recovered one unit L2, an old model Yamaha motorcycle color red with plate number LU 3378, chassis number 17V-021872 and engine number 17V-21372K from the possession of a certain Rosalinda Cañete, 42 years old, married, proprietor of F Cañete Enterprises which was sold to her by unidentified person in the amount of Php 1,000.00.

Said unit was owned by Mr Romulo Amalia, 38 years old, married and resident of San Francisco Street, Barangay 6, Diego Silang, Butuan City.

Said motorcycle was stolen last January 12, 2008 at the residence of the owner. Progress report to follow.


PNP probes vehicular accident

On January 28, 2009 at 11:45 in the evening at Kilometer 3, National Highway, Libertad, Butuan City, one Kia pride color red bearing plate number SDY 644, driven by Marry Ann Broek Dutollo, 26 years old, single and resident of Purok-4, Barangay Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte while traveling along national highway accidentally bumped the concrete decorative post, owned by PRO 13.

Said vehicle sustained damage on the left side wheel. Personnel of Butuan City Police Station-3 led by PO3 Peñalosa conducted traffic investigation of the incident. Progress report to follow.


Report on encounter

On or about 11:45 in the morning on January 28, 2009, one Section from Alpha Coy, 30IB, Philippine Army led by 2nd LT Ausente, encountered more or less 20 Communists Terrorists (CTs) wearing black fatigue believed to be members of ROC, NEMRC at Sitio Pirada, Barangay Del Pilar, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte.

Firefight lasted to 50 minutes, which resulted to two Wounded In Action (WIA) on the government side namely PFC Tapsi and PFC Balendum while undetermined casualties on the enemy side as evidence by bloodstains at the enemy position.

Recovered from the enemies were one Garand rifle, one Binocular and many documents.

The troops conducted hot pursuit operations against the enemy and PNP elements of Cabadbaran City Police Station led by PCI Rolando Cuya immediately conducted strong checkpoints at Sitio Hinagdanan, Barangay Comagascas and Barangay Mabini, all of Cabadbaran City.


Report on illegal fishing

On January 27, 2009 at 4:30 in the morning at the Fish Sanctuary of Barangay Uba, Cortes, Surigao del Sur, joint personnel of Cortes Municipal Police Station led by PO3 Martinez and Bantay Dagat led by Mr. Remegio Lauron, Deputy Fish Warden, while conducting seaborne patrol at the abovementioned place, arrested the suspect identified as Joenel Lico, of legal age, fisherman, married and a resident of Sitio Barobo, Cortes, Surigao del Sur for having been caught in the act engaged in illegal fishing activity with the used of triple net which is a violation of Municipal Ordinance Number 02 Series of 2006 while others eluded arrest.

Confiscated from his possession and control were six banatas of triple nets and more or less two kilos assorted fish.

Arrested person and confiscated items were brought to the station for documentation and proper disposition.


Report on illegal gambling

On January 27, 2009 at 11:20 in the morning at the vicinity of Surigao City Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal, Barangay Luna Surigao City, elements of Surigao City Police Station arrested a certain Robert Agnaan Macaluwa, 40 years old, married and a resident of Sitio Looc, Barangay Luna, Surigao City for having been caught soliciting bet for illegal gambling locally known as “suertres” and last two digits of lotto draw.

Confiscated from the suspect’s possession and control were one tally sheet, one stub, one piece ballpen and bet money amounting to P365.00.

Arrested person is now detained at Surigao City Police Station for proper disposition.

PIA News Service - Thursday, January 29, 2009

Cebuano News: Ipisyente nga pagdumala sa panalapi gipatuman ni Gob. Ace Barbers; Local Tax Conciousness Month Culmination Program ipahigayon

Sa dakong tinguha sa batan-ong Gobernador Robert Ace Barbers alang sa usa ka ipisyente nga pagdumala sa panalapi, ang Provincial Treasurer’s Office mopahigayon sa Local Tax Conciousness Month Culmination Program, karong adlawa, Enero 29, 2009 sa may ala 1:00 ang takna sa hapon sa Provincial Convention Center.

Aduna kini mga nagkadaiyang mga kalihukan sama sa Poster Slogan-Making Contest, Essay-Writing ug Tax Quiz nga pagasalmutan sa nagkalain-laing secondary schools sa probinsya.

Tumong ug tinguha usab sa maong kalihukan nga pinaagi sa niini nga adbokasiya, madugangan ang kahibalo sa mga katawhan ug usab pati na ang mga kabatan-onan kabahin na sa local tax, ug usab aron madugangan ang koleksyon sa buwis nga maoy mamahimong pundo aron hugtanong mapatuman ang uban pa nga mga de kalidad nga mga proyekto sa probinsya ubos sa pangalagad sa buotang Gobernador Ace Barbes.

Dili palang dugay ang mga nagkadaiyang tulungha-an sa matag munisipyo mipahigayon na sa ilang mga preliminary contests, ug ang mga mananaog sa matag lungsod maoy magsangka para sa Provincial-level Competition. Ang first prize modawat sa P3,000, second prize P2,000 ug ang 3rd Prize P1,000.

Dako ang panghinaut ni Gob. Ace ug ang Treasurer’s Office nga mamahimong malampuson ang maong kalihukan aron sa ika-ugmad sa panalapi sa matag lungsod ug sa probinsya ug usab paghatag ug dugang kahibalo sa mga kabatan-onan diin kini makahatag kanila ug “sense of responsibility” ngadto sa katilingban pinaagi sa Local Taxes. Dako ang kalipay sa maong mga nagdumala sa walay puas nga suporta nga gihatag sa atong maalagarong gobernador Ace Barbers sa tanan nilang programa ug mga kalihukan. (PGO-Media Bureau/PIA-Surigao del Norte)


Cebuano News: Tungod sa dakong suporta ni Gob. Ace Barbers, ubay-ubay nga mga Emergency Relief Assistance gipahigayon

Dako ang kalipay ug pasalamat sa mga residente sa pipila ka mga munisipyo sa probinsya sa paghatag ni Gob. Ace Barbers ug dakong pagtagad sa ilang mga panginahanglanon ug hilabi na usab ang iyang tiunay nga suporta sa mga programa ug kalihukan sa Provincial Social Services Office.

Sa milabay nga semana, dili palang dugay, ang mga kadagku-an ug mga empleyado sa Provincial Social Services Office-Social Welfare Division ug Provincial Enginering Office, mipahigayon ug pang apud-apud ug mga relief goods sama sa bugas, noodles, ug mga de lata didto sa mga biktima sa bagyong “Auring” nga nagdala sa hilabihang kakusog sa huros sa hangin ug walay hunong nga pagbundak sa ulan, nga maoy hinungdan sa pagbaha, pag-usbaw sa tubig sa atong mga kadagatn ug mga suba ug usab ang pagkaguba sa mga pipila ka mga balay sa probinsya.

Adunay halos 1,100 ka pamilya ang natabangan sa mga lungsod sa Sta. Monica, Burgos, Pilar ug Dapa.

Dugang pa niini, malampusong gipahigayon ang usa ka laing Emergency Relief Assistance sa halos 1,200 ka mga pamilya didto sa mga nagkadaiyang evacuation centers sa mga lungsod sa Mainit, Placer, Bacuag, Gigaquit ug Claver.

Dako ang kadasig ug pagtinambayayungay ang gipakita sa maong mga nagdumala sa pagpanghatag tungod usab sa kanunayng tinguha sa atong buotang gobernador, Ace Barbers nga iya gayung tumanon ang tanan niyang mga saad sa pagpangalagad sa tanan panahon tungod kay dako ang iyang panglantaw sa kaayuhan sa mga katawhan labi na ang naa sa mga hilit nga mga kabarangayan.(PGO-Media Bureau/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

PIA News Service - Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Asunto promoted to full-fledge PENR Officer

BUTUAN CITY - DENR Regional Executive Director for Caraga Region Edilberto S. Buiser has announced yesterday the appointment of CENRO Rosendo A. Asunto into a full-fledged Provincial Environment and Natural Officer with assignment in Agusan del Norte per approved appointment dated December 23, 2008 issued by Secretary Lito Atienza, Jr. He was sworn into office by RED Buiser on Monday this week.

At the same time, Director Buiser also announced the immediate reassignment of OIC CENR Officer for Bunawan , Agusan del Sur Eutiquio M. Bade,Jr. to his new post as OIC CENR Officer for Surigao City . Bade has replaced CENRO Ulpiano D. Dasilao who has been assigned to Bunawan, Agusan del Sur.

The movement of key personnel in the field was necessary as continuing efforts of improving the services to the people in line with the priority programs of DENR Secretary Atienza, this year.

Buiser said the regular Peoples Hour which is held every Thursday of each week from 9 am to 12 Noon has resumed last January 15 after it was suspended in December 15 due to the long vacation break on Yuletide season.

The People’s Hour Forum serves as a good venue and opportunity for the people in the far-flung areas to bring in their unresolved issues and concerns on environment to the Regional Executive Director so that it can be acted upon.

Until his promotion, Asunto has been serving as the Officer-In-Charge of the Provincial Environment and Natural Office of Agusan del Norte since October 21, 2005. He was named one of the top performing PENR officers by the top management of the DENR for his achievement when he exceeded the target of patent distribution given them in the SONA of the President on June 2007.

PENRO Asunto said that the strengthening of the on-going the anti-illegal logging and mining campaign, reforestation and establishing strong linkages with the LGUs to promote the protection and conservation of the environment are among the major programs that will be given emphasis this year by the PENR Agusan del Norte office. (Herzon F. Gallego, DENR-13/ PIA-Caraga)


Surigao del Sur Prov’l Agriculturist, padayon sa pagtigum ug damage reports sa tibuok probinsiya

Padayon ang buhatan sa Provincial Agriculturist sa pagtigum ug mga “Damage Report” gikan sa mga nagkadaiyang munisipalidad nga apektado sa pagbaha.

Sa pagpakighinabi sa Radyo ng Bayan kang Provincial Agriculturist Marcos Quico nga padayon ang pag abot sa mga reports kon diin gikinahanglan usab nga ma-validate sa ilang buhatan aron masiguro nga insakto ang mga impormasyo nga nasumiter kanila nga maoy usab isumiter didto sa Rehiyon alang sa posibleng ayuda nga mahatag diha sa mga apektadong pamilya particular ang mga mag-uuma.

Sa pinaka-ulahing taho nga nahatag niini, kapin na sa P25M ang kantidad sa mga nadaut nga mga pananum ug buhing hayop sa napulo ka mga Lungsod nga nakahatag na sa ilang report.

Samtang, gipamahayag ni Provincial Agriculturist Marc Quico nga gitagik na usab sa iyang buhatan ang mga ayuda nga mahatag sa mga apektadong mag-uuma sa miaging pagbaha. Sumala pa niya niini mao ang binhi nga humay.

Hilo sa mga ilaga tungod kay kasagarang modaghan ang mga ilaga sa mga basakan kung gikan kini gibaha. Apil usab nga posibleng ayuda mao ang mga hayop. Giklaro usab ni Mr. Quico nga kabahin sa mga ayuda nga ipang-apod-apod ngadto sa mga apektadong mag-uuma maggikan dili lamang sa kauluha apan adunay usab pondo sa kagamhanang probinsiyal sa Calamity Fund niini.

Kahinumduman nga gideklarar na niadtong miaging Martes sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan ang tibuok probinsya ilawom sa State of Calamity. (Nerissa Montero-Espinosa, Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/ PIA-Surigao del Sur)


Surigao del Sur gideklarar ilawom sa State of Calamity

Gilayong giaprobahan sa Sangguniang Panlalawigan ang Resolusyon nga nagdeklarar sa tibuok probinsiya sa SDS ilawom sa State of Calamity niadtong Martes, Enero 20 human nga gi-agihan sa dakung baha ang kadaghanan sa mga kabarangayan.

Sa impormasyon nga nakuha sa Radyo ng Bayan, Resolution Number 931 gitituluhan nga “Declaring the Entire Province of SDS Under State of Calamity”.

Pinaagi usab niini, gihatagan ug awtoridad si Gov. Vicente Pimentel sa pagpagawas ug Calamity Fund alang sa pagtabang sa mga apektadong lumulupyo ug mga nagubang pananum ug imparastraktura ingon man ang pagpangayo ug hinabang sa kauluhan. (Nerissa Montero-Espinosa, Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/ PIA-Surigao del Sur)


BFAD mipagawas ug Advisory kabahin sa kuntaminadong imported peanut butter

Mitumaw ang taho nga adunay mga kontaminadong imported peanut butter products nga gibaligya sa mga Department Stores dinhi sa Pilipinas.

Kalabot niini, naghatag ug kopya ang Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAR)-CARAGA pinaagi kang Ms. Leslie Cimagala, Food-Drug Regulation officer II sa BFAD advisory No. 2009-001 nga nagmando sa pagkuha sa mga piniling klase sa Peanut Butter ug Peanut Paste-containing products nga gikan sa Estados Unidos.

Gawas niini, gipahimangnuan usab ang mga konsumante nga dili pagkaon sa mga produktong gi recall, samtang sa mga negosyante, gimanduan usab sa paghunong sa pagpamaligya ug pagseguro nga dili ma-display kini nga mga produkto.

Ang direktiba gipermahan mismo ni BFAD-CARAGA RD Leticia Barbara Gutierrez. (Nerissa Montero-Espinosa, Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/ PIA-Surigao del Sur)


Schedule 2009 Career Service Exam gipagawas na sa CSC-Caraga

Gianunsyo na sa Civil Service-Caraga ang schedule sa 2009 Career Service Exam, Paper and Pencil Test (CSE-PPT) alang sa Professional ug Sub-professional levels sa Marso 29, Hulyo 26, ug November 15.

Subay sa taho, ang pagdawat sa mga aplikasyon himoon sa 1st come-1st serve basis kon diin girekomendar ang pagdala sa mga aplikasyon pinaagi sa kurso.

Ang deadline sa pagsumiter sa aplikasyon alang sa Marso 29 nga exam, amo sa Pebrero 13.

Gideklarar usab nga ang pagdawat sa mga aplikasyon ihunong sa panahon nga aduna nay igong gidaghanon sa mga aplikante.

Ang application fee nagpabilin nga tag P350.00. sa buot mag-apply kon mukuha sa exam, moadto lamang sa buhatan sa Civil Service dinhi sa Tandag. (Nerissa Montero-Espinosa, Radyo ng Bayan-Tandag/ PIA-Surigao del Sur)


Surigao del Sur PPOC conducts 1st Monthly Meeting for 2009

Tandag – The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) of Surigao del Sur, conducted its 1st regular monthly meeting for 2009 presided by the PPOC Chairman Governor Vicente T. Pimentel Jr., held at the Provincial Capitol here, recently.

DILG Provincial Director Domingo Bolabog, updated the previous meeting and the Executive Order 739, Reorganizing the Peace and Order Council”.

The newly organized members of the councils were: Provincial Gov. Vicente T. Pimentel, Jr., PPOC Chairman; Provincial Vice Gov. Librado C. Navarro, Vice Chairman; P/Supt. Richard F. dela Rosa, PNP; Col. Danilo T. Fabian, 401st Brigade; Lt. Col. Benjamin S. Pedralvez, 58IB; Atty Florito G. Cuartero, DOJ; DILG Provincial Director Domingo E. Bolabog; Nida Grace B. Tranquilan, PIA. and Jonathan A. Bañez, OPAPP.

The three representatives from the private sector recommended by the Chairman were Walderico R. Bonifacio, Jr., from Tandag Chamber of Commerce; Abel L. de Guzman, Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC); and Julian B. Delicona, Jr., Senior Citizen.

Lt. Col. Benjamin S. Pedralvez of 58IB, Philippine Army presented the Battalion Accomplishment Report for Insurgency. According to him, the troops conducted 993 operations for 365 days (2008), no casualties in action, 3 wounded and recovered five (5) high power firearms and two (2) low firearms recorded favoring to the government troops. While the New Peoples Army (NPA) has 8 casualties, six wounded and lost 7 firearms.

58th Infantry (Dimalulupig)Battalion, 4th ID of the Philippine Army conducted six (6)
Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP) at Cantilan Town Plaza (October 14, 2008), Janipaan, San Agustin (November 16, 2008), Layog and Caras-an, Tago (December 01, Purok 6, Diatagon, Lianga (December 14, 2008), Diatagon, Lianga (December 19, 2008).

Col. Pedralvez also added, that the troops participated the project implementation from the Multi-Sectoral Task Group (MSTG) for the Development of the Andap Valley.

Meanwhile, Director Bolabog informed the body in establishing of PPOC full time Secretariat, and it was approved by the chairman and members during the meeting.

Governor Pimentel, RPOC and PPOC Chairman appointed Director Bolabog as a Chairman of the Secretariat, and this was agreed by the body.

The council is set to make a Detailed Plans and programs for Surigao del Sur, particularly the problems regarding insurgency and other related problems encountered within the province. (Nida Grace B. Tranquilan, PIA-Surigao del Sur)