POLICE ROUNDUP

PROCOR to evaluate all chief commanders

 CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet -- Chief Supt. Isagani R. Nerez, Cordillera police director served notice Friday to all field commanders in the region that their tenure in their respective positions will depend on their performance, especially in peace and order and security operations.

“I would like to inform all field commanders in the region, that your performance, especially in the area of anti-crime operations will be evaluated by a committee to determine if you are to stay in your positions or be replaced,” Nerez said.

Nerez has created the Regional Performance Evaluation Committee, which will assess the performance of all police commanders from the provincial level down to the municipal police stations in the PRO-Cordillera.

The RPEC will be headed by Senior Supt. Robert Quenery, deputy regional director for administration.

According to Nerez, commanders who fall short of the PNP-set benchmark for police operations particularly against PAGs, OCGs and guns-for-hire will be replaced by more effective officers. These PCOs will then be sent for relevant schooling and training.

 The move came in the wake of a series of shooting incidents in Abra, including the murder of Jacinto Turqueza on Wednesday in Bangued, Abra.

Cordillera police now using modern crime report system

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet – The Police Regional Office Cordillera (PRO-COR) is now implementing the Crime Incident Reporting System (CIRS) which will ensure gathering and inclusion of all crime data that are reported in police stations into the database.

All police stations and units with investigative functions are now equipped with CIRS-installed computers which will be the source of a nationwide database of crime incidents. It is part of our efforts to further provide our people with true crime reporting this is why IRF is very important for complainants and investigators,” regional police director Chief Supt.  Isagani Nerez said.

Nerez said the Incident Record Form is very important and the public should always secure a copy of their IRF after reporting a crime.

The IRF is an accountable form to be filled out by a complainant which contains data provided by the desk officer pertaining to the complaint, victim or suspect, and including the narrative details of the incident, he added.

The IRF reportedly becomes an official document once it is signed by investigators and reporting person in which the information contained will be immediately recorded in police blotter, uploaded to the Crime Incident Reporting System (CIRS) database, and becomes the first document included in the case folder.

Nerez said the CIRS is an electronic database system that facilitates crime documentation and systematic data storage and retrieval. “The system presents a quick, fast and reliable transmission of crime information from lower police units and offices of the PNP to the national headquarters.”

In the case of crime incidents reported to police but referred back to the barangay, the report must clearly indicate whether the case is amicably settled, under investigation of referred back to the police with a certification to file action, the regional police director said.

Trooper in slay of security guard arrested

BAGUIO CITY – Police here has solved the shooting of a criminology student working as a security guard and bouncer in a bar, here, following the arrest of an army soldier assigned to the military camp at Lagangilang, Abra.

City police director Senior Supt. Rolando Miranda, said Private First Class Randy Dalipog Culchi, 29, of the Philippine Army’s 41st Infantry Brigade was arrested Oct. 4.

Culchi, 29, single, native of Tam-an, Banaue, Ifugao was arrested at about 10:30 a.m. of Oct. 4 in his present assignment at 41st IB, 5ID, PA headquarters at Talugtog, Lagangilang.

This, after warrant for murder was issued against him by Judge Emmanuel CachoRasing, of the 1st Judicial Region, Regional Trial Court, Branch 3, Baguio City. No bail was recommended.

Miranda said a closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage recorded the face of the suspect before he allegedly shot Rolando Bustarde Ferrer, 28, at the entrance of Gold Bar in Chanum St., here around 8:40 p.m. last August 6.

Apayao lady farmer nabbed for parricide

PUDTOL, Apayao – A lady farmer wanted for parricide was arrested here last week by police.

Senior Supt. Roberto T. Gallardo, Apayao provincial police director, identified the suspect as Almira Malgapo Aligayen, 39, of Barangay Cudal, Tabuk City, Kalinga, now residing at Barangay Doña Loreta, Pudtol.

Aligayen was arrested at the residence of Reden Alaban at Barangay Doña Loreta, Pudtol Oct. 1, following warrant issued by Judge Bernabe B. Mendoza, of the Regional Trial Court Branch 23, Roxas, Isabela.

Two miners arrested for grave coercion in Tuba

TUBA, Benguet – Two miners were arrested here last week for grave coercion.

Senior Supt. Rodolfo S. Azurin, Jr., Benguet provincial police director, identified the suspects as Joel Waguis Abella Jr.  a.k.a. “Junjun” 34, of Balukok, Camp 4 here and Crisanto Waguis Abella Jr.  a.k.a. ‘Colet”, 23, resident of Goldstream, Camp 4, Tuba.

Both arrests were made following warrants issued by Judge Marrieta S. BrawnerCualing, of 5th Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Tuba-Sablan, Benguet.

Businesswoman nabbed for bounding checks

BAGUIO CITY – Police arrested a certain Jovie Sabino Bergonia, 41, businesswoman, in her residence at Amsing Road, Pacdal here for six counts of violation of BP 22 (Anti-Bouncing Check Law) after warrant for her arrest was issued by Judge Delilah Gonzales-Munos, of the Municipal Trial Court of La Trinidad  Benguet. Bergonia was detained.

Farmer nabbed for rape

TUBLAY, Benguet – A farmer was nabbed here Oct. 5  after warrant for his arrest for rape was issued by Judge Francis A. Buliyat Sr. of the Regional Trial Court Branch 9, La Trinidad, Benguet.

No bail was recommended.

Senior Supt. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. provincial police director identified the suspect as,EfrenQuinioKellianse, 22, single,  here of Ducot, Ambassador.

He was arrested by operatives of La Trinidad town police and Regional Intelligence Unit.

Kellianse was the primary suspect in a rape case on Dec. 29, 2007 in Ambiong, La Trinidad, Benguet.  

Miner cornered for illegal logging

BUGUIAS, Benguet – A certain Faustino Cameyeng Madalino, Jr., 36, single, miner, and a resident of Barangay Suyok here was nabbed for illegal logging in this vegetable-producing town on Oct. 4.

Madalino was arrested in Poblacion, Mankayan town by town police after Judge Agapito K. Laoagan, Jr., of the Regional Trial Court Branch 64, Abatan, Buguias, ordered his arrest.

Bail for his temporary liberty was set at  P24,000.

Laborer arrested for high grading in Itogon

BAGUIO CITY – A laborer from Tabuk, Kalinga was arrested in his residence here at Barangay Kias for high grading Oct. 3.

Police identified the suspect as Rogerick Songday Toma-ag aka “Marso Ortiz Agoncillo” , native of Bulo, Tabuk.

The suspect, was  arrested by Itogon police where he allegedly committed the crime  after Judge Jose S. Encarnacion, of Municipal Circuit Trial Court issued warrant for his arrest. Bail for his temporary liberty was set at P6,000.

Minor stabs labourer over card game

BAGUIO CITY -- A 17- year- old out of school minor was taken into custody for stabbing a laborer named as Tamondong Naziban, 27 here at North Central Aurora Hill here on Sept. 27.

The two were reportedly playing cards with bet money when a heated argument ensued prompting the minor to stab the victim three times on his back.

The victim is now confined at the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center while the suspect was detained at Station No. 6, BCPO.

Drinking spree leads to stabbing of victim

KAPANGAN, Benguet – A laborer named as Samuel Mo-ogBaynihan Jr., 28, was allegedly stabbed by a certain Cardo Coddimo Magastino, 25  here at at Mangga, Balakbak on Sept. 27.

Both are natives of View Point, Banaue, Ifugao

Police said both together with their co-workers were having a drinking spree when Magastino got irked and stabbed the victim on the chest.

The victim was brought by his companions to Kapangan Medicare Community Hospital for treatment but he was pronounced deadonarrival by the attending physician.  Responding personnel of the Kapangan Municipal Police Station arrested the suspect and later recovered the weapon used.

Laborer hacks construction worker

BAGUIO CITY -- A laborer identified as Jay-ar Agulia Batayan, 20, allegedly hacked a construction worker named  Reslie Dayao Moreno, 26 here.

Both are residents of Purok 3 Outlook Drive Barangay where the incident happened.

An argument between the two arose when the suspect hurled stones at the victim that led to the hacking of the suspect. 

The victim sustained wounds on his elbow while the suspect was arrested by the responding police personnel of police Station-3 with the help of concerned citizen.

Intoxicated farmer hacked for asking money from mate

KABAYAN, Benguet -- A farmer identified as Pallay Carpio Adais, 39, native of Balete, Nueva, and a resident of Sitio Line-10, Bashoy here allegedly hacked one Agatome Mul-aw Mariano, 40,  resident also of  Bashoy at the suspect’s residence.

Both were reportedly having a drinking session when Mariano asked money from Adais. 

When no money was given, the victim attempted to punch the suspect which prompted the latter to hack the victim in different parts of his body.

The victim was rushed to Dennis Molintas Memorial Hospital in Bokod, Benguet but later referred to Benguet General Hospital in La Trinidad, Benguet for further medication.

The suspect voluntarily surrendered to barangay chairman Rudy Guinoran of Bashoy and Kabayan police.

Misunderstanding over vending results to hacking 

BAGUIO CITY – A certain Jonathan Palaruan Ventura, 26, coconut vendor, hacked a certain Marlon Salon Mendoza, 28, here at Idogan Village, Upper Irisan, Sept. 29along Naguillian Road, San Luis near Cooyesan Plaza Hotel.

 

The hacking was fuelled by a misunderstanding between the two regarding their work which started with a fistfight.

The victim was brought by responding policemen to Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center for treatment while the suspect voluntarily surrendered.

Couple accosted at SM for unaccounted times in their bag

BAGUIO CITY -- A couple was caught allegedly stealing items inside Surplus Management Corporation at SM Mall, Luneta Hill here Sept. 28.

Suspects named as Mark LabarroDela Pena, 45 and his wife Virginia Yaun Dela Pena, 42, both unemployed, and residents of Purok 2, Aplaya, Sta Rosa, Laguna  and Asin Road, Baguio City were seen placing items from the establishment inside their bag.

When they were about to leave the establishment without passing through the counter, the security guard requested them to have their bag inspected and subsequently discovered six pieces assorted T-shirts worth P1,498.50 from their bag.

The guard called for police assistance who arrested the couple after they failed to present  proof of purchase for said items.

Three nabbed for trying to kill their victims 

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet – Police recently arrested three individuals in the Cordillera for trying to kill their victims.

In Tuding Proper, Itogon, Benguet, a mason was nabbed for stabbing his father-in-law after a heated confrontation at night in their residence.

Senior Supt. Rodolfo Azurin, Benguet police director said victim Rogelio Gali Perez, 54, and his wife were trying to pacify suspect Crispin Refuerto, 30, live-in partner of their daughter, when he stabbed the victim’s abdomen and neck.

The victim was rushed to Baguio General Hospital for treatment and was confined while the suspect was arrested by responding police. 

Another stabbing incident happened at Barangay Zone 3, Bangued, Abra due to misunderstanding.

Senior Supt.Virgilio Laya, Abra police director  said victim Reynaldo Dela Cruz Alcantara, 58, and suspect Genie Barcena Bringas, 34, were having a drinking session at the residence of the suspect at Barangay Zone 3, Bangued, when they had a disagreement that led to the stabbing of the victim on his left abdomen, left arm and left forearm.

The victim was rushed to the Abra Provincial Hospital for medical treatment while the suspect was arrested by Bangued police.

In Apayao, a barangay kagawad, was invited for questioning after an alleged attempt to hack and shoot the complainant named Samonte Piagan, farm laborer in Barangay Cagandungan, Luna, Apayao.

Piagan together with his mother and aunt were reportedly standing beside their house when the suspect named as Joning Balungday, 43, barangay kagawad, confronted them and tried to attack the victim who managed to escape.

However, the suspect brought his short firearm and shot the victim thrice but missed.

The daughters of the suspect arrived and pacified their father and brought him home.