POLICE ROUNDUP

City employee killed, 2 others hurt in ambush

LAOAG CITY –Gunmen believed to be hired killers ambushed and killed Wednesday an employee of the city treasurer’s office in Laoag City, while two others were also wounded  when they were ambushed in broad daylight along the road here in Barangay Lagui – Sail.

A police report identified the victim as Filicitas Jose, a single, elderly lady, saying motive for the killing was still unknown.

The victim was on her way to City Hall office with two other persons on board a van when they were shot repeatedly by unidentified suspects.

The gunmen used M-16 armalite rifle and Caliber .45 pistol in the shooting.

Police gathered Jose was fatally hit with bullets on different parts of her body causing her to die instantly.

Her two companions were also wounded in different parts of their bodies.

Policemen recovered several empty shells for M-16 rifle and Cal. .45 pistol at the crime scene.—MydsSupnad

Apayao prosecutor punches SB member

STA. MARCELA, Apayao – Police are now investigating a case wherein Cyril Deza, assistant provincial prosecutor of Apayao allegedly punched Wilfred Martinez, 35, Sanggunian Bayan member of this town.

A police report said the incident happened around 2 a.m. of June 17 here in Barangay San Carlos.

Police said the suspect who was drunk at the time of the incident punched the victim on his face while the latter tried to pacify the suspect from destroying a sound system.

Deza reportedly fled after the incident while the victim went to Sta Marcela District hospital for treatment.

Young mother stabs son

BAGUIO CITY – An 18-year-old mother is now in the city jail here after stabbing her 11-month-old son around 6:30 p.m. on June 18.

Police said earlier, they responded to a call from Julian Storon, security guard of Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center who reported that a victim of stabbing was brought to the hospital by suspect JonaCrisCasipitRefugia, resident of San Luis Extention, San Luis Village here.

Investigation showed Regugia and his live-in partner,  John Soliven had drinking spree with their friends when misunderstanding ensued between them.

Both entered their room to settle their argument but the suspect suddenly took a knife and stabbed her son.

The victim was immediately brought to the hospital by the suspect and her live-in partner for medical treatment.

Refugia was later arrested.

Mother scolds miner who commits suicide

 PASIL, Kalinga – A 42-year-old miner reportedly committed suicide here after being scolded by his mother for getting drunk.

 Police said  at about 8 p.m. of June 17, police received a text message from Barangay Bagtayan chairman Jerry Bakidan informing them a certain Prudencio Gayawet, resident of Barangay Galdang committed suicide inside a hut located at the mining area in Pasil. 

 Investigation disclosed that prior to the incident, the victim got drunk in evening of June 16 and was scolded by his mother that caused their misunderstanding.

At around 7 a.m., the victim went to  their hut at the mining site and closed the door.

At about 10 a.m same day, Bakidan’s friend reportedly went inside the hut and discovered the victim dead hanging, his neck tied with  nylon rope.

The cadaver of the victim now lies at their residence.

Somali mauled for threatening to kill

BAGUIO CITY -- Seven Filipino youngsters mauled a drunk 25-year-old Somali man in front of a bar here last week over a remark.

Police identified the victim as Ibrahim Jama, of Upper Malvar St. here who sustained a nasal contusion during the incident.

Initial report showed that Jama and his companion, only identified as Fuji, were about to go home after a drinking spree at the Purple Bar along Upper Session Road around 4 a.m. last June 15 when they had an argument with a group of men.

Jama reportedly shouted at the men,"If you were in Somalia, I will kill you all," prompting the seven men to maul him.

The suspects fled onboard a sedan car. Police are still investigating the incident.

High school student raped 

STA. MARCELA  -- Charges are being prepared against a young man here for allegedly raping a high school student.

Police said Cristalina Cabalang reported June 18 to them that her granddaughter was raped by Mr. Alvin Bunnao, 19, of Barangay Marcela.

Investigation disclosed the victim was raped one evening, late May and around 10 a.m. on June 7 at SitioLatanak,  Marcela.

Bannao reportedly told the victim not to reporet the incidents or he would harm her.

Bauko native stabbed dead

BAGUIO CITY – A native of Bauko, Mountain Province identified as  Charlie Gabil, 27, married, self-employed, resident of Purok 4, Middle Rock Quarry here was stabbed to death by one Carlito Ricana, 40, driver around 5:45 p.m. of June 15 in the barangay.

Investigation disclosed Gabil and Ricanan had a heated argument about water delivery when suddenly the suspect stabbed the victim three times.

Responding personnel of Station 5 saw the victim lying on the side of the road and with the assistance of barangay officials was immediately rushed to Baguio General and Medical Center where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Ricanan was arrested is now under inquest proceedings.

Taxi driver held up

 BAGUIO CITY – A taxi driver was held up and divested of his earningsof P2,500 and his cellphone by three still unidientified males.

Police said the incident happened about 10:45 p.m. of June 15, here along Bermuda Hill, San Luis Extension.

The victim was identified as  Brantford Chang, 34, of Barangay Lower Pinget who was held up by perpetrators using a knife.

 Initial investigation revealed that the victim was flagged down by the holduppers at Pirok  9, Barangay Irisan and was ordered to bring them to Bermuda Hill.

Upon reaching a dark portion of the road going down Bermuda, the passengers stopped him and declared a hold.

The perpetrators fled later.

Pickpocket jailed for stealing lady’s wallet  

BAGUIO CITY – A certain Jamal Abantas Calauto, 19, of Lanao Del Norte, and resident of Castro’s Residence here at Crystal Cave was jailed for allegedly stealing the wallet of Jerryl Lyn Evangelista Suyat, 21,  student, native of San Fernando City, La Union, and resident of Kisad Peak Dormitory.

Police said the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. of June 15, inside Sunshine Supermart Bakery here along Abanao, 

 Investigation disclosed the victim was buying bread at the  bakery when the suspect opened her shoulder bag and took her wallet prompting her to shout that caught the attention of the duty security guard who apprehended the suspect.

Police of Station 7 responded and brought the suspect and the victim to the station.

The suspect was reportedly earlier charged for theft but was out on bail for another crime.

The suspect was brought to Prosecutor Arlene Cacho who decided Calauto would be incarcerated at the city jail for theft.

Man reunited with friend in jail for sneaking in shabu   

BAGUIO CITY – A man who tried to sneak in shabu to his friend incarcerated at the city jail here can now spend more time with the latter after he was arrested for the deed. 

Police said at about 11:25 a.m. of June 15, Gerald LaruanRingor, 22, went to the jail to visit Dexter Sukil-up.

He brought with him two pieces of of McDonalds chicken and one Coke.

JOl James T. Gabil, duty officer, was about to search the food and beverage, when Ringor immediately left the jail premises prompting  duty personnel to inspect the food wherein they found 1.9 grmas of shabu inside a piece of paper wrapped in scotch tape inside the plastic cup of Coke.

The incident was immediately reported by the duty officer resulting to the immediate arrest of Ringor.

12 persons nabbed for illegal drugs in Abra

BANGUED, Abra –  Cases for violation of Republic Act 9165 or “The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” were filed

12 persons recently arrested in this province for illegal drugs.

Arrested was Rommel Beroña Soriano, 18 who was nabbed along Washington St., Zone 2, Bangued, for 0.284 grams of shabu.

For the month of May, eight persons were separately arrested of which four were minors.  

A 17 year old was arrested in Barangay Zone 7, Bangued, with shabu weighing .29 grams, valued  at P1,000, cellular phone and other drug paraphernalia.

Another 15-year-old was arrested at a checkpoint along Rizal St. corner Dangdangla-Cosli Road.

Confiscated in his possession were a Cal. 25 Pistol loaded with three bullets and marijuana weighing 3.48 grams and other drug paraphernalia.

Two other female minors aged 16 and 14 in the company of three tricycle drivers were also arrested along Mckinley St. corner Santiago St., Zone 5, Bangued.

Confiscated from the possession of Deonell B Buenafe were five plastic sachets of dried marijuana leaves.

Jefferson S. Benesa, Aries Q. Blaza and the two minors also yielded 63 plastic sachets of marijuana weighing 149.7 grams, six cell phones and drug paraphernalia.

Also arrested within the month was RonronGabino, 21, of  Bucloc town.

He was arrested in SitioTurod, Barangay Calaba, Bangued, Abra for possessing shabu weighing .01 gram, marijuana weighing 4.36 grams, 1 Cal. 45 pistol and a hand grenade.

Three persons were also arrested April in Bowen St., Zone 4, Bangued also for illegal drugs.

They were identified as Leonardo Ballesta Cariño alias “Loy”, Joshua Tabada, both resident of Zone 7 and Ruby Mae AlvaradeViado alias “Ruby” of Zone 6, all in Bangued.

Approximately .14 grams of shabu, two cell phones, cash of P3, 620.00 and other drug paraphernalia were also confiscated from them.

99 guns confiscated in Cordi during poll period 

CAMP DANGWA, Benguet– A of total of 99 assorted firearms, 215 explosives, 22 bladed weapons and a grenade were confiscated from 117 individuals for violation of gun ban.

Police Chief Supt. Benjamin B. Magalong, regional police director, said the period covered January 13 to June 12.

Abra Police Provincial Office scored the highest number of firearms confiscated with 49, followed by Baguio City with 15, Apayao, 13; Benguet, 8; Kalinga, 7, Ifugao, 4 and Mountain Province with 3. 

Aside from the firearms confiscated, a total of 215 dynamite sticks, 22 bladed weapons and 3 hand grenades were also confiscated that led to the arrest of 117 individuals.

American missionary dies in Kennon Road mishap

BAGUIO CITY   – An American pastor died when his vehicle rammed a concrete barrier along Kennon Road here June 11, according to a belated report.

The victim, Ronald Albert Hoffman, was headed home in Candon City, Ilocos Sur on board a Maroon Mazda sedan when he reportedly suffered a heart attack and lost control of the vehicle.

The American missionary bore multiple fractures.

Tarlac mishap leaves 2 dead

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Two persons were killed while 14 others were wounded when a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a passenger bus collided in Barangay San Agustin, San Manuel, Tarlac, afternoon of June 14.

Senior Supt. Alfred Corpus, Tarlac police provincial director, identified the fatalities as Joselito Bernardo, 49, driver of the Isuzu SUV, and Ronald Comber, 41, both of Binangonan, Rizal.

Antonio Peguillada, 35, a companion of the victims, was taken to the Del Carmen Hospital in Pangasinan for treatment.

Initial investigation showed that Bernardo allegedly tried to overtake another vehicle but lost control of the wheel and crashed into the approaching bus.

Corpus said that 13 of the 40 bus passengers were treated for minor injuries at the said hospital.

He said the bus driver identified as Hector Diaz, 47, was placed under the custody of the San Manuel police.

Thieves forcibly take lady’s cellphone, P1,000   

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Two unidentified males robbed a certain Jovelyn Yogawen, 23 of Barangay Betag here June 16 around 1 a.m. and took here cellphone and P1,000 cash.

Police said the victim was walking on her way home when she saw the perpetrators heading towards here from opposite direction.

One of the suspects suddenly choked her while his fellow thief took her cell phone and cash from her pocket.

Suspects fled after the incident.

Cordillera cops arrest murder suspects

BANGUED, Abra – Seven wanted persons were recently arrested by police in the region.

An 18- year old jobless man was nabbed inside the Don Quintin Paredes Hall of Justice here, identified as Rommel Soriano, for murder with no bail recommended.

Also arrested in their respective residences in Zone 7, Bangued were Sonny Caliagan Gumano and Ronnel Alberto Caṅete, 20, both charged for malicious mischief.

In Sallapadan, town, Jeron Gandeza Damian was arrested for reckless imprudence resulting to serious physical injuries.

In Benguet, La Trinidad police arrested Romy Gacayan for robbery with violence and intimidation with bail of P100, 000.

In Barangay Kesbeng, also in Trinidad, Chariston Anton Oyas, 35, of Parapad, Ambiong, also in La Trinidad was arrested for grave threats with a recommended bail bond of P12, 000.00. 

In Ifugao, two wanted persons identified as Elvin Bulayo, 26,  of Bolar, Duit, Kiangan town was charged for frustrated murder while a 16- year old minor,ofSitioAgaban, AmduntogAsipulo, was charged for rape.

4 farmers hit by lightning injured

LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte — Lightning struck a ricefield in Barangay Sagpat, Dingras, Ilocos Norte June 16 injuring four people – one of them critically, police said.

Police gathered from one Susan Calano that her cousin, Edgar Palanggoy, was about to plant rice seedlings with his three companions when lightning struck and caused them all to fall on the ground.

They were all taken to the Gov. RoqueAblan Sr. Memorial Hospital, here, where Palanggoy was seen with injuries in the head, chest, and feet. He remained unconscious as of press time.-- Freddie G. Lazaro

Missing fishermen saved 

CANDON CITY, Ilocos Sur — Eight fishermen from Bolinao, Pangasinan who went missing in high seas since June 12 were rescued afternoon of June 16 by the Philippine Coast Guard in waters off Candon.

Rescued on board their 14-ton fishing boat were “JomarHurvey” as ArnelGohilde, the boat operator, and his crew Eddie Oribia, Ryan Lebios, JerickPuda, AlbinPuda, Norman Calicdan, Gringo Gagarao, and Rene Lebios.

Their boat had been adrift since encountering engine trouble.

Waiter shot dead at waiting shed

BAGUIO CITY -- A waiter was shot dead by a still while waiting for his friends at a waiting shed at Barangay Gibraltar here around 10:50 p.m. of June 7.

The victim was identified as Ricky M. Orlanda 24, waiter, residing here at Ali House of Shawarma,  Upper Pias, Camp 7, Kennon Rd.

Investigation revealed that the victim and company came from a birthday party at Gibraltar after which they decided to go home on foot.

While at the waiting shed waiting for one of their companions a gunshot was heard hitting the victim at the back portion of his body.

The victim was rushed to a city hospital wehre he was pronounced dead around 12:45 am. of June 8, by Dr. Paul L. Ponadon.

Responding police personnel scoured the area for the gunman but it proved futile.

Canteen robbed of P12,000, valuables

BAGUIO CITY – The Roxas Elementary School Canteen here at Barangay Sto. Rosario

was robbed of P12,000 and a cimputer hard driver worth P3,000 around night of June 6.

Proprietor Jeroth T. Montero, 30, married, told police around 4:30 p.m. that day, he locked their rented canteen and went home then went home.

The next day, he discovered the window of the canteen was open and a portion of the flat GI sheet of the window was cut.

The suspects reportedly took the money placed in a bucket and the computer part.

Three young men mauled outside La Trinidad bar

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Three men went inside the Midtown Bar here below the provincial capitol to have a good time night of June 7 but mauled around 11 p.m. when they got out of the establishment by still unidentified five perpetrators.

Police identified the victims as Henry Kudan, 31; Daryll Pal-iwen, 17, both of Barangay Puguis and Denver Diza, 21.

Diza was accompanied by his mother when he, along with other victims, reported the incident to the police station.

A Police report said the victims’ five companions were inside their vehicle when six unidentified males mauled them .

Diza‘s jaw was broken while his companions, sustained minor injuries.

Man collects debt, takes cookies instead

BONTOC, Mountain Province – A businesswoman, resident of White Village here complained to police a man who wanted to collect debt from her took her crackers instead. 

Investigation revealed suspect Cyril Magkachi Sawi, 37 of Foyayeng, Bontoc Ili, went to the store of the complainant Janice Lardizabal Wangdali, 33 around 9:30 a.m. of June 6 and asked payment of the latter’s debt lent by her mother.

While they were conversing, Sawi reportedly  suddenly took away four plastic containers of Yummy Biscuit worth P268 per piece with a total value of P1,072 and left the store. 

Man hacks drinking buddy

DANGLAS, Abra – A drinking spree turned bloody here around 9 p.m. when a man suddenly hacked his drinking mate here at SitioBanbani, BarangayPadangitan.

The victim was identified as Reynaldo Rosario Pensayo, 41, while the suspect was Narciso Martinez Jose, 52, both residents of the place.

Investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect were having a drinking spree beside the house of a certain Hino Bringas when without any  reason, the suspect pulled out a bolo and hacked the victim hitting his back right shoulder.

The victim was rushed to Abra Provincial Hospital for medical treatment and discharged later.

The suspect voluntarily surrendered to Danglas police.

Tricycle driver ‘robs’ 3 minors of phones, cash

BUGUIAS, Benguet -- Arobbery hold-up was reported which transpired here along Lamagan, Abatan by three minors, all  residents of Barangay Catlubong.

The victims, told police a certain Romeo Quintania, 24, of Lutheran,Abatan called the victims to ride on his tricycle and while on their way, ordered them to alight after taking their cellular phones and cash amounting to P500.

A cellular phone was recovered from the suspect which was positively identified by one of the victims.

Police report didn’t say if a case was filed against Quintania.

Man delivering softdrinks mauled

BAGUIO CITY –A man delivering Pepsi softdrinks was punched for no reason by a resident at Lourdes Extension Subdivision.

A police report said around 9:30 a.m. of June 7,  in the area, Edward Porquillano, 31, of Slaughter Compound was punched by Kits Ocawe, of legal age and resident of Lourdes Extension.

Investigation showed while the complainant was bringing softdrinks to a store, the respondent suddenly punched him on the chest.

The case was referred to Lourdes Extension barangay officials.  

Man arrested for frustrated murder

CALANASAN, Apayao -- Police arrested here June 7 a certain Richard Austria, 29, of Barangay Sta Filomena for frustrated murder.

This, after a warrant for his arrest was issued by Judge Francisco S. Donato of Regional Trial Court,  Sanchez Mira, Cagayan on April 24.

Austria was turned- over to the court and later incarcerated at Cagayan Provincial Jail Extension in  Sanchez Mira.

2-year-old run over by van killed

PINUKPUK, Kalinga – A 2-year-old boy was killed here June 6 when he was run over by an unattended van

Police report said the incident happened about 4 p.m. at Barangay Ammacian. 

The victim was identified as Jan Jerald Ramirez, 2 yrs. old; son of Milagros Ramirez.

 Investigation disclosed that the Delica Van was parked unattended at the side of a steep road where the victim and her sister were in but the vehicle  moved forward.

The movement made the victim fall from the right front door of the van and was run over by the rear tire resulting tosevere injury of his left face.

The victim was rushed to Pinukpuk District Hospital but declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.

P 95K  illegal lumber confiscated in Apayao

LUNA, Apayao -- Personnel of the Apayao Police Provincial Office confiscated a total of 95,791.46 pesos worth of illegally cut lumbers with a total volume of 6,747.99 board feet last week.

Senior Supt. Albertlito Garcia, provincial police director said illegally cut lumber was confiscated in Luna, Flora and Calanasan towns.

A chainsaw was also confiscated. A police report didn’t say if illegal loggers were arrested.

Bocap shot dead in ricefield 

LAGAYAN, Abra – A barangay chief here was shot dead by a still unidentified gunman on June 6 around 5:30 a.m. here.

Police identified the victim as Trium Pajo Donato, 42.

Initial investigation disclosed that the victim was on his way home from his rice field when he was fired upon by still unidentified person resulting to his death.

The gunman immediately fled to unknown direction after the incident.

Police recovered 20 fired cartridges of Cal. 7.62mm rifle at the crime scene.

Man stabs nephew who suffers serious injuries

VILLAVICIOSA, Abra – A man is now being hunted by police after he stabbed his nephew who suffered serious injuries.    

Police investigation disclosed that at about 10 pm. of June 6, victim Mark CarlitoBumagat, 22 and his cousin JovitRogecio Villon were eating at their house in Barangay Lumaba when  Jerry Rogecio, 40, the victim’s uncle, farmer who was drunk came.

He took a knife and without any apparent reason stabbed the victim on his neck and left shoulder.

The victim was brought to Villaviciosa Medicare Community Hospital for medical treatment but later transferred to Seares Memorial Hospital, Bangued, Abra for further medical treatment.

The suspect immediately fled after the incident and now the subject of manhunt operation. Weapon used was not recovered.

Taxi driver held up; P3K, cell phone taken from him

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- A taxi driver was robbed of his earnings here worth P3,000 and his cellphone by three still unidentified hold-uppers.

Police said the incident  happened around 10:35 p.m. of June 6 in Dreamland Subdivision, Barangay Pico.

The victim was identified as Rufino Aquino, 37 of Tagudin, Ilocos Sur and resident of Barangay Honeymoon, Baguio City. 

Investigation disclosed the victim was driving his Toyota Tamaraw FX taxi when flagged down by the three males in Baguio City who requested to be ferried to Dreamland.

Upon reaching the place, one of the hold-uppers got out from the taxi and proceeded at the driver side door while the other one seated at the driver’s back part locked him strangled him with a seat belt while poking  a Cal. .38 hand gun at him.

This while one of their companions took his collection of P2,700.00, his wallet containing P300 and Cherry mobile cellphone worth P800.00.

The suspects immediately fled after the incident.

Man arrested for trying to shoot his dog

BAGUIO CITY – A man was arrested for trying to shoot his dog. 

Police said on June 6, Insp. Gabriel Isican and his men assisted by a SWAT team led by Chief Insp. John Paul Bayongasan and Chief Insp. Nachor Baucas responded to a report of indiscriminate firing that transpired at 10:12 p.m. in Barangay Upper Dagsian.

Investigation disclosed that suspect Roberto Las Marias, 58 fired upon his own dog hitting the window glass of a certain Angelo’s house.

Confiscated from Las Marias was a “paltik” handgun loaded with five bullets.

Las Marias was subjected to paraffin test while a case against him was prepared.