RPOC welcomes appointment of Butuan dad as RPOC
chair
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY, July 24 (PIA) – The members of the
Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) Caraga expressed their warm
congratulations to Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. of this city, as the RPOC chair
as per appointment by President Benigno S. Aquino III, during the RPOC meeting
held on Wednesday at Dottie’s Place Hotel here.
“Congratulations to our city Mayor Ferdinand
Amante Jr for being appointed by President Aquino as the chair of this council.
We also welcome and congratulate our vice chairperson PCSUPT Dominador Eslava
Aquino Jr., regional director of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Caraga…
Let’s work hand in hand as we continue to aim for a peaceful and progressive
region,” stressed RPOC head secretariat and regional director Lilibeth Famacion
of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga.
Famacion also relayed to the council the message
of DILG Sec. Mar Roxas, extending his congratulations to the appointed RPOC
chair and vice chair.
"I'm so happy that President Aquino has
appointed me as the Regional Peace and Order Council chair. This comes with
great responsibility. Thank you for trusting me... Let's make this forum today
an avenue for us to discuss together how we can address issues and concerns
that affect the peace and order situation of our region," highlighted
Amante, as his response to the overwhelming appreciation of the council.
Amante also emphasized that the RPOC will
closely coordinate with the City and Provincial Peace and Order Councils to
harmonize its plans and programs for the region as a whole.
“Recently, we convened with the members of the
Chamber of Commerce – Filipino and Chinese, for them to be involved in our
plans and undertakings for the peace and development of our city and region,”
recalled Amante.
Amante also served as the concurrent chairperson
of the Butuan CPOC. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
SURSECO II announces power outage in San Miguel,
part of Tago on July 26
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
SURIGAO DEL SUR, July 24 (PIA) – The Surigao del
Sur II Electric Cooperative (SURSECO II) has announced a scheduled power
shutdown in San Miguel and parts of Tago town from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
July 26, Saturday.
The affected areas are along Dreamland, Cagpangi
of the municipality of Tago up to the entire municipality of San Miguel,
SURSECO II noted in a press statement. The said interruption is due to the
scheduled blasting activities in the area where the on-going concreting project
of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is located.
SURSECO II accordingly will need to switch-off
the power distribution line when the said activity is being conducted to
prevent any untoward accident and other circumstances.
The management further said the power will be
restored any time after works are being completed not necessarily following the
given time schedule. (NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
Surigao Norte crisis committee extends SOMO to
72 hours
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, July 24 (PIA) –
The Surigao del Norte Provincial Crisis Management Committee (PCMC) headed by
Governor Sol F. Matugas has extended its Suspension of Military Operation
(SOMO) to a period of 72 hours during their meeting held on Wednesday, July 23,
2014, this province.
PCMC spokesperson Atty. Premolito Plaza said the
members of the PCMC with its utmost regard of the overriding and paramount
consideration on the life and security of the four captured policemen and the
welfare of their respective families that have been in agony of waiting for their
release, the Local Crisis Management Committee of Surigao del Norte has
resolved, for the last time, to extend the SOMO to a period of 72 hours.
“With this declaration, the proposal for the
commencement of the 72-hour SOMO will now depend on the side of the
NDFP-Mindanao to facilitate the release of the four polcemen and the safety of
both parties including the persons to fetch the subject POW (Prisoners of
War),” Plaza said.
Plaza said that upon learning that the National
Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have cancelled the scheduled Friday
release of Police Officer 3 Vice Calubag Concon, PO1s Rey O’niel Morales, Joen
B. Zabala and Edito F. Roquino, who were captured during an NPA raid on the
police station of Alegria town, Surigao del Norte, and rejected the declared
24-hour SOMO of PCMC, "the committee together with the presence of
Josephine Bahadi from the Provincial Social Welfare Office of Agusan del Sur
immediately convened for a meeting."
It was learned that the NDFP Mindanao Chapter instead
insisted on a five-day SOMO and urging the committee that the ceasefire will
cover the whole province of Surigao del Norte including Surigao City, and the
municipalities of Kitcharao, Jabonga and Santiago in Agusan del Norte which
will commence on the midnight of July 23 until 11:59 in the evening of July 29,
2014.
“The PCMC can only afford a 72-hour SOMO,” Plaza
added. (SDR/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
Army assures public safety; appeals public to
remain calm, vigilant
By Susil D. Ragas
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte, July 24 (PIA) –
With the recent atrocities committed by the communist rebels in the province,
the 30th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army based in Placer town appealed to
the public to refrain from further circulating frightening text messages, since
these would cause undue panic and fear among the residents. The public is
instead encouraged to forward these reports to the authorities who will verify
their accuracy and perform appropriate measures.
30IB Civil Military Operations officer
Lieutenant Magno Ausente said they have things under their control in close
coordination with the Philippine National Police. Added to his statement,
Ausente revealed that there are text messages spreading all throughout the
province containing reports that the communist rebels will attack the cities of
Surigao and Butuan creating panic and fear.
“We have already evaluated the recent
information and as to the reliability and if there are indicators. I encouraged
the peace loving people of Surigao City and Butuan City to remain calm but
vigilant,” said Ausente.
“Your security forces are on their best effort
for the protection of the people and the communities. Please cooperate with the
security personnel manning the checkpoints along the entrance and exit routes
as these are some of the measures jointly undertaken by the AFP and PNP units,”
Ausente added.
He then encouraged the people to report any
suspicious acts of persons or unusual observation in their community. “Security
is everybody's concern. They can text or call out hotline numbers - 09196525939
or 09173058172,” Ausente added. (SDR/30IB, 4ID-PA/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
AgNor guv to cops, PDEA: Intensify ‘war’ vs
drugs
By Nora L. Molde
BUTUAN CITY, July 24 (PIA) – Provincial Peace
and Order Council chair and Agusan del Norte governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell M.
Amante-Matba on Monday ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) headed by
PSSupt Rommel Francisco D Marbil and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
(PDEA) headed by regional director Erwin Ogario to work hand in hand in solving
the drug problem of the province.
Matba believes that her “Rebolusyon Kontra
Druga” program will help solve the illegal drug activities in the province.
Matba said the program primarily aims to tap the
recently reactivated Anti-Drug Abuse Councils (ADAC) in the barangays, city,
municipality and provincial levels.
With the order of the governor, director Ogario
is asking the cooperation of the community, "Illegal drug problems cannot
only be solved by PDEA and PNP, we need the cooperation and participation of
different stakeholders in the community."
Regional Director Atty. Marylin Pintor of the
Commission on Human Rights (CHR) suggested that the ADACs should not only be
reorganized, it should also be operationalized, revitalized and functional in
order to attain the target of the provincial government of having a Drug-Free
Barangays and Drug-Free Workplaces.
Also, PSSupt Marbil reported to the members of
the council that the PNP Agusan del Norte recorded a significant increase of
arrest on illegal activities. “A total of 50 arrest on illegal drugs, 23 on
illegal gambling and 19 arrest on illegal logging were recorded by our office
for the period of January to June this year," Marbil said.
PSSupt Marbil also said that the PNP personnel
continually do an organization of the youth anti-drug watch. The advocacy on
DARE or Drug Abuse Reduction and Education is still on going down to the
barangay level, Marbil added.
“We will never ever slow down until they will
get tired doing business (illegal drugs) in our province,” said governor Matba.
We will not stop until they will leave us, she added.
Governor Matba urge local chief executives to
continue the fight against illegal drug activities in the province.
Meanwhile, Municipal Police Stations were also
given recognition during the council’s meeting to include the Cabadbaran City
Police Station, Remedios T. Romualdez Municipal Police Station (MPS), and
Buenavista MPS for showing bravery, cooperation and diligence in accomplishing
positive operations in the massive campaign and enforcement against illegal
drugs. The operations were jointly conducted by the PNO, PDEA and the province’
Philippine Public Safety College.
Each station also received a cash amount of five
thousand pesos. (NCLM/PIA-Agusan del Norte)
Dengue cases in Caraga up by 7%
By Nora L. Molde
BUTUAN CITY, July 24 (PIA) – A total of 2,101
with dengue cases were admitted to different disease reporting units of Caraga
region from January 1 to July 19, 2014.
The Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit
(RESU) of the Department of Health (DOH) Caraga on its Dengue Fever Morbidity
Week 29 report states that dengue cases went up by seven percent higher
compared to the same time period of last year which is 1,958.
Clustering was noted at the barangays of
Poblacion in Bislig City and Washington in Surigao City, it was learned. The
clustering of cases means having more than two or more cases in a particular
area on the same date and time.
The following is the distribution of suspect
Dengue cases by province and city arranged from highest to lowest number of
cases: Agusan del Sur with 585 cases; Butuan City with 474; Surigao del Norte –
179; Agusan del Norte – 172; Surigao del Sur – 165; Surigao City – 164; Bislig
City – 139; Bayugan City – 127; Cabadbaran City – 75; Tandag City – 16; and
Dinagat Islands with 5 cases.
The distribution of cases is greater among males
which is 52 percent than females which is 48%. Forty one percent of the cases
belonged to 0 to 10 years age group.
Ages of cases ranged from less than one month
old to 90 years old.
Also, the RESU reported a total of 12 deaths
from the different Disease Reporting Units of the regio from January 1 to July
19, 2014. With a case fatality rate (CFR) of .57%.
Deaths came from Barangay Ambago with two
deaths; Amparo, Baan Riverside, Silongan and Pangabugan in Butuan City with
six; Barangay Poblacion 3 in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte with two; Barangay
Poblacion in Bislig City – one; Barangay Poblacion (Bahbah) in Prosperidad,
Agusan del Sur – one; and Barangay Cabinet and Barangay 4 in Cabadbaran City
with two deaths. (NCLM/PIA-Caraga)
Birth of the 100 Millionth Pinoy seen
By May Ann O. Escobal
BUTUAN CITY, July 24 (PIA) - The Commission on
Population (PopCom) here has a close look on all government-run hospitals and
health facilities in the region, as the probable host of the 100 millionth baby
on July 27, 2014 at 12:06 in the morning.
PopCom is taking the lead in anticipating the
birth of the 100 Millionth baby expected to be born on the said date and time
for this marks another milestone in the country’s population count.
Under the search mechanics, the local government
units with its provincial and city population and health officers, the
Department of Health, Philhealth and selected program partners will also be
taking part in the monitoring.
PopCom Caraga regional director Alexander A.
Makinano stated that the birth of the 100 Millionth Filipino baby will mark a
celebration of life and a prospect for another productive citizen if proper
care for his/her growth will be accorded sustainably.
The PopCom official further said that this event
signifies a happy as well as challenging demographic moment in the lives of
every Filipino. The 100 million Filipinos mark the prospect of quantitatively
significant labor force that can propel the country towards sustainable
economic development. It likewise signifies hundred million minds and hearts
that will work together to make this geographically small country a better
place to live in.
The projected count of 100Mth baby is based only
on the population count in the country by the Philippine Statistics Authority,
not counting the Filipinos overseas.
The occasion of the birth of the 100-Millionth
baby shall also be made an opportunity to highlight the significance of the
Philippine Population Management Program (PPMP) in pursuing national and local
development. (PopCom/PIA-Caraga)
DOLE, DSWD award Laundry Shop equipment,
building to NAPUBKAY
BUTUAN CITY, July 24 (PIA) - The Department of
Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga has awarded the amount of P143,700.00 for
the materials and equipment to be used for the Laundry Shop Project to the
Nagkahiusang Pubring Mangaykay (NAPUBKAY) in Barangay Doongan, this city, while
the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) provided the amount of
P481,752.00 for the building.
NAPUBKAY is a group formed by the parents of the
child laborers in barangay Doongan given the Laundry Shop project. These are
people formerly scavenging from the pile of garbage in the dump site which is
now closed.
“This is the main reason why the DOLE together
with DSWD, Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan–Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of
Social Service (KALAHI-CIDSS) and the city government of Butuan identified this
place to be given more livelihood projects,” relayed DOLE-Caraga regional
director Johnson CaΓ±ete.
The local government unit (LGU) here also
contributed P10,934.00 while the Barangay-LGU gave P298,247.00. The community
also pitched in P27,494.00 for this project.
It can be recalled that on June 6, 2014, four
months after the release of the funds, the blessing and inauguration of the
Livelihood Development Center for Laundry Shop Business Operation was finally
done at Purok 2 Barangay Doongan, Butuan City.
The ribbon cutting was witnessed by DSWD
Secretary Corazon J. Soliman, World Bank Social Development Specialist Malou
Padua, DSWD Caraga regional director Minda B. Brigoli.
Second district representative Lawrence Lemuel
H. Fortun and Butuan City mayor Ferdinand M. Amante Jr., Vice Mayor Angelo S.
Calo, and Doongan Punong Baranggay Gilberto A. Enriquez were also present.
Barangay Doongan has a total population of
11,894; labeled as one of the poorest barangays in Butuan City, because of the
numerous informal sectors and child laborers residing in the area.
With the continuous effort of DOLE-Caraga along
with its partner agencies, more disadvantaged Caraganons will be given
assistance to ease their financial burden. (JPG/LMS/ICA/PIA-Caraga)
SurSur DPWH 1st District Eng’g Office bares CY
2014 project status
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, July 24 (PIA) – The Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH) First District Engineering Office (DEO) in
Surigao del Sur under Engr. Alipio Grana has bared the status of all the 2014
infrastructure projects it is dealing with as of June 30.
Asst. District Engr. (ADE) Ruel Bantugan said
that of the 32 national and local projects, eight have already been completed;
21 are on-going; and three have yet to start construction based on the calendar
year (CY) 2014 Project Status Report covering the first half.
He explained that these projects, with a total
cost of P281,618,000, have been classified into nine types depending on the
nature of civil engineering works being undertaken like construction,
rehabilitation, reconstruction, upgrading, network development widening, and so
on.
Also, Bantugan clarified that projects are
tagged as either national or local infrastructure project, adding that normally
such classification also depends on the location of work.
Meanwhile, he pointed out that their office is
concerned with 24 national projects and eight local ones with an accomplishment
posted at 51.52 percent. (NGBT/Radyo ng Bayan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DOLE-Caraga transforms Butuan brgy into a Child
Labor Free
BUTUAN CITY, July 24 – The Department of Labor
and Employment (DOLE) Caraga, in partnership with the local government here has
created Resolution No. 7-206-14 Series of 2014 containing initiatives or
activities for the development of the children in Barangay Doongan of this
city, particularly in the former dump site area, which is a perfect picture of
poverty.
“Although the dump site is currently being converted
into an Eco-Park, the place is still packed with informal sector workers and
child laborers,” cited DOLE-Caraga regional director Atty. Johnson CaΓ±ete.
There are children collecting garbage disposals
from one house to another, some drive pedi-cabs and push carts to sell Filipino
snacks for a living.
“With this effort, the DOLE will be providing
various activities for the people living in the area especially the children.
These children are the most vulnerable sector in our society, that’s why we have
to do something to address their concerns,” stressed CaΓ±ete.
Also, said resolution supports the initiative of
the DOLE-Caraga to transform Doongan into a Child Labor Free Barangay.
(JPG/DOLE-13/PIA-Caraga)
SurSur, agri prov’l office employee make it to
finals in 2014 National Organic Agriculture Achievers Awards; evaluation set
today
By Greg Tataro Jr.
TANDAG CITY, July 24 (PIA) – The province of
Surigao del Sur and Rosemarie Ganate have both made it to the 2014 National
Organic Agriculture Achievers Awards (NOAAA) finalists’ shortlist, according to
Edna Mabeza, Acting Director IV of the Department of Agriculture (DA) Caraga
Regional Office.
As such, the province and Ganate are set “to
compete on the Outstanding Provincial Local Government Unit Category and
Provincial Focal Person Category, respectively,” she pointed out in her letter
to Governor Johnny Pimentel on July 16.
Also, Mabeza stressed that “the National
Evaluators who composed the National Screening Committee (NSC) will conduct
field validation in relation to the said search this coming July 24,
2014.”
“In view of this, we request for your assistance
relative to the said visit at the same time prepare a 30-minute powerpoint
presentation of the Provincial Organic Agriculture Roadmap and future
directions at around 1:00-1:30 p.m. of the same day,” she added.
Meanwhile, Catalino Segismar, Jr., Agriculturist
II/Planning Officer Designate and the person in charge of the presentation,
together with Provincial Organic Agriculture Focal Person Ganate, said that
they are already set to face the challenge.
On the other hand, Provincial Agriculturist
Marcos Quico expressed confidence that Surigao del Sur headed by Governor
Johnny Pimentel will make a dent on pushing hard for organic agriculture in the
country, citing various projects and programs that his office has set as model
in accordance with national laws as well as local ordinances. (NGBT/Radyo g
Bayan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
DOLE-AgNor conducts seminars for local
establishments
BUTUAN CITY, July 24 - The Department of Labor
and Employment (DOLE) Agusan del Norte Field Office spearheaded the recently
conducted seminars on Labor Relations, Human Relations and Productivity (LHP),
Labor Laws Compliance System, Single Entry Approach (SeNA) and Basic
Occupational Safety and Health Program at Northern Mindanao (NORMI) Colleges,
Inc. and Nasipit People’s Cooperative, respectively.
The said seminars were part of the
recommendations/action plan during the joint assessment of the said
establishments. A total of 85
participants from NORMI and 22 from Nasipit People’s Cooperative were
accommodated.
This was done to raise awareness on labor
standards, productivity and enterprises development; orient the participants on
the employees’ rights and privileges and obligations of the employers; help
identify potential improvements in enterprise performance and work conditions;
encourage participants to formulate and implement programs for the improvement
of working conditions and achieve a safe and healthy working environment to
improve productivity and; facilitate voluntary compliance with labor standards
laws.
Earl Dela Victoria, Board Secretary VI of the
Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) Caraga discussed the
concepts of productivity while Lilibeth P. Delicana, Senior LEO, presented the
Labor Relations and Labor Laws Compliance System.
Also, Lilian M. Solis, LLCO/Senior LEO,
emphasized on the topics relative to Human Relations, SeNA and Basic
Occupational Safety and Health. (JPG/IMS/DOLE-13/PIA-Caraga)
U.S. government supports improving water supply
services in MisOr
MANILA, July 24 (PIA) – The U.S. Embassy
Manila’s United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is bringing
together more than 150 representatives of small-scale water service providers
(WSPs) to attend a conference on "Accelerating Water Security and Climate
Resiliency among Small Water Service Providers in Misamis Oriental.” The conference, which runs from July 23-25,
2014 in Cagayan de Oro City, is organized by USAID through its Water Security
for Resilient Economic Growth and Stability (Be Secure) Project in cooperation
with the Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental. The conference will help small-scale water
service providers to better serve people without piped water in the province.
Misamis Oriental Governor Yevgeny Vicente Emano,
and USAID Philippines’ Water and Adaptation Team Leader Dani Newcomb, delivered
key messages during the opening session.
In her remarks, Newcomb said that “Access to clean, potable water is a
basic human right. Lack of access has serious
impacts on economic productivity and development; it is also detrimental to
public health, especially in vulnerable communities. The role of the small-scale water service
provider is very important in the development of the province.”
Providing clean, safe water is especially
important following natural disasters.
In 2011, Tropical Storm "Sendong" (Washi), the strongest
typhoon to enter the Philippines that year, devastated Cagayan de Oro City and
severely impacted water systems and utilities in the area. Early this year, rising floodwaters in
Cagayan de Oro’s Kabula River temporarily shut down the city’s water supply.
“I laud the initiative of the US government in
designing this conference. It only shows
your concern to better the water supply service of the province’s
providers. This will furnish them with
new inputs and strategies in advancing safe and quality water to consumers,”
remarked Governor Emano.
During the conference, participants from water
districts, cooperative-run water utilities, local government-owned systems,
barangay water associations, rural water associations, and private operators
are learning about the support they can receive and strategies they can adopt
to improve and expand their systems.
They are tackling issues related to registration and regulation;
designing appropriate systems; sustainable operations and maintenance;
identifying and accessing financing options; and innovative ways to make water
systems more resilient to storms, floods, droughts and other climate change
impacts. Attendees will also participate
in a peer-to-peer knowledge exchange to discover how they can enhance the
quality and reach of their water supply services.
The conference will culminate with each of the
small WSPs developing preliminary action plans, which USAID’s Be Secure Project
will review for possible funding. These
efforts support USAID’s Cities Development Initiative to promote resilient
economic growth of second-tier cities and stimulate investments and inclusive
development in the Philippines. Under
the Partnership for Growth, USAID and the Philippine government promote good
governance, improved access to water and services, and enhanced adaptability to
climate change for communities throughout the country. (U.S. Embassy/PIA-Caraga)
Tagalog News: 26 Pilipino na inilikas mula sa
Syria darating sa Biyernes
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Hulyo 24 (PIA) - Iniulat ng
Embahada ng Pilipinas na nasa Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic sa Department of
Foreign Affairs (DFA) na 26 Pilipino mula sa Syria, na nakinabang sa ilalim ng
Mandatory Repatriation Program (MRP) ay darating sa Hulyo 25 sa Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA) mga bandang 10:10 ng gabi (22.10H) sakay ng
eroplanong Emirates Airlines Flight numero EK-334 mula Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (UEA).
Ito ay nagdala ng kabuuang bilang ng mga
Pilipino na inilikas mula sa Syria sa 5,450. Sa bilang na ito, 2,422 ay
inilikas sa pamamagitan ng Lebanon, kasama ang kooperasyon, tulong at suporta
ng Embahada ng Pilipinas na nasa Beirut, Lebanon. Ang kanilang mga ticket ay
ibinigay na libre ng International Organization for Migration (IOM) na nasa
Damascus.
Ang 26 na mga Pilipino ay bibiyahe sa lupa mula
Damascus hanggang Beirut sa Hulyo 24. Sila ay tutulungan ng mga tauhan ng
Embahada ng Pilipinas sa Beirut sa kanilang pagbiyahe sa Lebanese Masna’a
border. Ang mga ililikas ay dumaan sa maigsing panayam at pagsusuring medical
bago ang kanilang biyahe papuntang Manila.
Habang ang MRP ay nasa pwesto, ang Embahada ng
Pilipinas ay nag-iimbita ng mga kamag-anak ng mga mangagawang Pilipino na nasa
Syria pa na makipag-ugnayan sa Embahada sa mga sumusunod na mga detalye:
00963-11-6132626, 00963-949155557, 00963934957926, email: damascuspe@gmail.com
at magbigay ng impormasyon ng kinalalagyan ng miyembro ng kanilang pamilya para
sa madaliang pagbigay ng tulong na maaring maibigay sa kanila. (DMS/PIA-Agusan
del Sur)
Tagalog News: BI pinadeport ang pinagdudahang
terorista
AGUSAN DEL SUR, Hulyo 24 (PIA) - Ipinadeport ng
Bureau of Immigration (BI) noong Martes ng gabi ang isang Australyano at
pinagdudahang terorista na si Edward Cerantonio dahil isa siyang banyaga na
walang dokumento dito sa Pilipinas.
Sinabi ni BI spokesperson Atty. Elaine Tan na si
Cerantonio alias “Musa Cerantonio” ay ipinabalik sa Australia dahil ang kanyang
pasaporte ay kinansela ng kanilang Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sinabi ni Tan na inayos ng mga opisyal ng
Embahada ng Australia ang mga dokumento ni Cerantonio para makapaglakbay sakay
ng Philippine Airlines flight PR209 papuntang Melbourne bandang alas 9:10 ng
gabi.
Wala siyang nakabinbin na kaso sa lokal na korte
ayon sa nakasaad sa kanyang NBI Clearance.
“Sinalubong si Cerantonio ng mga otoridad ng
Australia kahapon ng umaga kung saan siya ay nakatakdang magdaan sa pormalidad
ng mga dumarating para sa dapat pabalikin,” paliwanag ni Tan.
Si Cerantonio, isang katutubo mula sa Canberra
ay sinamahan ng apat na opisyal ng BI intelligence sa kanyang paglipad pabalik
sa Australia, sabi ni Tan.
Noong nakaraang Hulyo 11, dinakip si Cerantonio
ng mga operatiba ng BI at pulis sa kanyang pagiging walang dokumentong banyaga.
Iniulat din siyang gumagamit ng internet para hikayatin ang mga tao na gumawa
ng mga gawaing laban sa gobyerno.
Si Cerantonio na inaresto sa lunsod ng
Lapu-lapu, Cebu ay dinala sa piitan ng BI sa Bicutan, lunsod ng Taguig kung
saan nanatili siya hanggang sa kanyang actual na pagbalik sa Australia.
(DMS/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
