POLICE ROUNDUP

Gunman in murder of La Union mayor falls

By Jun Elias

BALAOAN, La Union — The alleged gunman in the killing of Mayor Alexander Buquing of Supiden, La Union was arrested in this town Wednesday. Rosendo Sibayan, 29, a resident of Barangay Butubut Norte, was arrested after a raid on his house yielded ammunition for a Cal. 5.56 gun, Chief Insp. Silverio Ordinado Jr., La Union police information officer, said. 

The bullets were brought to Camp Florendo for cross-matching of the bullet shells recovered in Barangay Cadapli, Bangar, La Union where Buquing was ambushed.

Sibayan, who is facing another murder case, was charged with two counts of murder by the families of Buquing’s bodyguard Police Officer 2 Rolando Juanbe and driver Bonifacio Depdepen. 

Buquing’s wife Wendy Joy, who was wounded in the ambush, said she would file murder and attempted murder charges against Sibayan after the burial of her husband.

Wendy Joy has taken her oath as the new mayor of Supiden.

Councilor Mandy Adviento was named vice mayor.

Woman, contractor nabbed for adultery

BUGUIAS, Benguet – A married woman and a contractor were caught at a boarding house here Monday in a compromising situation by police after the former’s husband reported both to police.

A police report said the illicit couple was arrested at Barangay Natubleng, Buguias on complaint of Cosme Moc-Eg Fausto, 47, farmer here of Polis, Amgalueygey.

Nabbed were the complainant’s wife identified as Florencia Adonna Patil-Ao Fausto, 41 and Edgardo Medina Gundran, 54, married, contractor and resident of Central West, Buang, La Union.

Investigation disclosed a call from a concerned citizen informed the suspects were sighted at their rented boarding house located Natubleng.

Immediately Buguias police with the complainant and their relatives proceeded to said place. Upon arrival and with the help of the owner they located the suspects who were incarcerated at the town jail.

 Worker on motorbike falls down ravine; killed  

KABUGAO, Apayao – A construction worker died when the motorcycle he was driving fell down a 10-foot ravine here 12 p.m. on Monday along the national road at Sitio Mayao, Musimut.

The victim was identified as Edmar Peru, 34, married, resident of the area.

Investigation disclosed the victim together with his co-laborer Reynold Sario went home to have their lunch. The victim later left on board with his motorcycle to get betel nut at Barangay Madatag.

Accordingly, around 1:30 p.m., Reynold Sario noticed that the victim did not report for work. Around 8 p.m., he discovered the motorcycle fell down the ravine. The victim reportedly suffered head injury and was brought to Kabugao District Hospital at Poblacion, but was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician.

Farmer nabbed for homicide

SABLAN, Benguet – A farmer was nabbed here at Bosiw Pappa on Oct. 5 for homicide. Arrested was Satur Dulnuan Bugtong, 37, single,  of Poblacion after judge Emmanuel Cacho Rasing of  RTC, First Judicial Region, Branch 10, La Trinidad, Benguet issued warrant against him.

Welder found dead hanging in house

BAGUIO CITY – A welder was found hanging with a cord tied on his neck at the second floor of a house which was being renovated here.

Police said the incident was reported to them by Brando Balajadia, head of barangay tanods that day saying it happened here on Oct. 5 at no. 45 Ayala Street Barangay Sto.Niño, Slaughter Compound.

The victim was identified as Bernabe “Abe” Herano Aquino, 46, resident of Purok 6 Fairview Extension.

Investigation disclosed Maricel Atizado Tuzon, 21, tenant of the house was fetching water from a drum when she noticed a cat climb the floor prompting her to look up.

She saw the victim hanging so she immediately reported the incident to punong barangay Camilo Tacbas, owner of the house who immediately instructed his chief tanod to report it at Police Station 2 Baguio.   

Investigation revealed the victim used a cable cord tied at the beam of the house then tied it on his neck. The cadaver was brought to Bahay Damayan for autopsy.

 Laborer stabs chief  tanod 

CONNER, Apayao – A laborer was arrested for stabbing the chief of tanods of Barangay Karikitan here Monday around 9:30 p.m.

The victim was identified as Francisco Catriz Sabedra, 52, married, who was reportedly stabbed by Jefferson Sabedra Mensi, 30, single, both residents of the barangay.

 Investigation disclosed while the victim and tanod, Edmundo Amilagan were on their way to their outpost for duty, they heard the suspect shouting from their farm.

The two tanods confronted the suspect that resulted in a heated argument. The suspect drew his knife and stabbed the victim. The other tanod pacified the suspect with the help of their neighbor Freddie Pataras. The victim was stabbed on his back and rushed to Conner District Hospital for treatment.

Responding PNP personnel of Conner police arrested the suspect and brought him to the town police station.

Woman nabbed for theft, illegal gun

ITOGON, Benguet – An employee of a Minute Burger branch in nearby Baguio City was arrested here Tuesday for taking P30,000 worth of sales of the establishment on Monday.

She is now facing deeper trouble after a Cal. 45 handgun with seven bullets was found in her residence here in Upper Mangga, Tuding.

A police report said lawyer Nelson Valdez Gayo filed complaint for theft against his employee identified as Liziel Moreno Planco, 30, single.

In his complaint, Gayo said Planco failed to remit the amount from the Oct. 4 to 8 sales after taking the money without his approval. The establishment is located at Shanum, corner Otek St.

Complainant coordinated with Station 7 police station to locate the suspect, who failed to appear for work Tuesday.

Following the suspect’s arrest, a case for violation of Republic Act 10591 (illegal possession of gun and ammunition) was filed against her.

Entrepreneur nabbed for lack of business permit 

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – An entrepreneur was arrested here Monday for operating an establishment without business permit. A police report said Amenola Rega Calanda, 34, married of Barangay Pico was nabbed after warrant was issued against her by Lita Amylesha D. Macaraeg, acting presiding judge of Municipal Trial Court of La Trinidad.

The judge set bail of P2,000 for her temporary liberty.

Bail denied to minor in rape   

BAGUIO CITY – A 16-year-old minor was arrested here at the Justice Hall Monday for rape.

Nabbed was Vincent Justin Gatmaitan Dela Cruz, 16, of 65 E-New Lucban. This, after Ivan Kim B. Morales, judge of Regional Trial Court, First Judicial Region, Branch 59, Baguio City issued warrant against him without bail.

The suspect was issued an order of safekeeping pending trial and turned over at Social Development Center here in Barangay Irisan.

Boy hit by car driven by LUELECO engineer

BAGUIO CITY – A boy was injured when he was hit here along km 5, Marcos Highway by a vehicle driven by Tristan Paul Balagot Taberdo, 26, engineer of La Union Electric Cooperative (LUELCO) and resident of No. 25 Ballay, Bauang, La Union.

Police said the incident happened Monday around 12 noon

involving Taberdo’s  Mitsubishi Adventure Wagon with plate No. VCX-462,

The vehicle was descending when victim Arnel Dumalilis Calado, male, 3, allegedly ran across the road. The victim was brought by his mother Resalina Dumalilis Calado and Taberdo to  Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center for treatment.

Police conducted investigation and confiscated the driver's license of Taberdo and OR/CR of the vehicle.

Abra worker hit by falling beam dies

LA PAZ, Abra – A worker was killed here Monday when a beam hit him while they were digging a hole for the post of a building they were constructing.

Police said the accident happened around 2:40 p.m. at the construction site of the Evacuation Building of La Paz in Barangay San Gregorio.

The victim was identified as Rocky Culangan Galera of Barangay Benben.

Investigation disclosed the victim with two companions were digging the hole when the beam suddenly collapsed hitting Galera. His companions were able to evade being hit.

The victim was rushed by La Paz medical personnel to the Abra Provincial Hospital in the capital town of Bangued where he was  declared dead on arrival by Dr. Belmoure Bernal.

Trike crashes in Apayao; 4 hurt  

LUNA, Apayao – Four persons were injured including the driver of a tricycle in an accident here Monday around 9:30 a.m. along the national road at Barangay Dagupan.

The tricycle with temporary plate 66 2355 was driven by Orlando Dela Cruz Camat, married, with his passengers Gemma Burgos Fulla, 45; Christine Santiago, 4; Gloria Burgos, 65; Julia Alaban, 64; and Diana Cariño, 31, all residents of Doña Loreta, Pudtol when the accident happened.

 Investigation disclosed came from Pudtol town headed town Poblacion when a stray dog suddenly crossed the road prompting the driver to suddenly brake causing the tricycle to crash along the road pavement.

Fulla and Santiago were unhurt. Injured passengers were brought to Far North Luzon General Hospital and Training Center in Quirino, Luna, Apayao while Julia Alaban and Diana Cariño were transferred to Cagayan Valley Medical Center at Tuguegarao City for further treatment.

Carnapping lands farmer in jail

BAGUIO CITY -- A farmer was arrested here Oct. 5 along Abanao St. Police for carnapping. Nabbed was Ronel Inso Salipan, married, of 37 Apugan, Sto. Tomas after judge Emmanuel Cacho Rasing of RTC Branch 3, Baguio City issued warrant against him. Rasing set bail of P60,000 for his temporary liberty.

Drinking spree turns deadly; 2 men hurt

MAYOYAO, Ifugao – A drinking spree turned bloody in a hacking incident here Oct. 5 when two men had a misunderstanding. 

A police report said the received a call around 8:40 p.m. from a concerned citizen that Roy Winnad Padchig, 44, married, of Barangay Balangbang was allegedly hacked by Marcelo Lidjawan Monchiquing, 51, married. Both are residents of same barangay.

Investigation disclosed after community service at said barangay, the victim, suspect and other companions had a drinking spree.

At around 4 p.m., the victim and suspect were the only persons left. A misunderstanding ensued which prompted Padchig to punch Monchiquing on his forehead and hit his nose with a bottle.

Monchiquying pulled his bolo from its scabbard which was on his waist and a grappling fight ensued until Padchig felt he was hacked which prompted him to get away.

Padchig was wound on his chest while Monchgiquing had lacerated wound on his nasal area and abrasion on his frontal area.

Both were brought to Mayoyao District Hospital where Padchig was admitted while Monchiquing was brought by responding cops to the local police station. Interview with Padchig and his relative disclosed that they were not interested in pursuing the case saying they wanted it settled at the barangay level.