Miner hacks miner
ITOGON,
Benguet – Police reported a case of hacking which transpired at about 6:45 p.m.
Dec. 7 here in Muyot, Gumatdang. The victim was identified as Venancio Campila Aluking,
32, miner, of Rizal, Kalinga, while the suspect was identified as Manuel
Corestino Wallang, 42, miner, local resident.
Investigation disclosed the victim was watching TV inside his shanty
when the suspect who was armed with a bolo suddenly entered through the window
and hacked the victim twice but the victim parried the attack. As a result, his
hands were injured and he was rushed to the Baguio General Hospital for medical
treatment. Responding police arrested the suspect.
53 Cordillera cops undergo counter insurgency training
CAMP DANGWA,
La Trinidad, Benguet – The Regional Police Office started here last week 45-day
training for 29th Batch Special Counter Insurgency Operations Unit.
Senior Supt. Albertlito Garcia, OIC, regional chief directorial staff
welcomed Scout Class 29-2015 while Senior Supt. Joseph Adnol, regional
personnel human resource development division declared opening of training for 53 cops assigned with
Regional Public Safety Battalion.
Senior Supt. Donato O. Bacquian, deputy regional director for operations
said Scout training is one of the
toughest because it teaches every basic detail in Internal Security Operations
(ISO). It also sharpens one’s mind, and strengthens camaraderie. He added that
they will be trained to develop physical well-being and withstand pressure in
any situation.
Munoz City’s top ‘pusher’arrested
MUNOZ
CITY,Nueva Ecija -- Finally, the long arm of the law got her.
In his report, PSupt Ponciano Zafra disclosed the arrest of Maria Linda
Santiago y Mangalindan, 24, of Pob. North, listed No. 1 in top 10 priority target list of drug peddlers.
Santiago was arrested near her residence when she sold a sachet of shabu
to PO2 Jerry Manzano who acted as poseur buyer.
“She is a very active pusher and sells drugs usually by the grams. And
she has direct connection to bigtime drug suppliers from metro manila,” said
Zafra.
Since October, Zafra’s police team arrested 15 personalities involved in
illegal drugs including 6 among the top ten drug personalities.
Zafra assumed this city’s chief of police Oct. 5.
Meanwhile, Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Director Senior Supt. Manuel E.
Cornel commended Zafra’s arrest of this city’s drug pusher and also recent
“neutralization” of three carnappers. – Nelson Bolos
Men land in jail for theft
BAUKO,
Mountain province -- An alleged thief landed in jail after being arrested in
here last week in Guinsadan Sur. The suspect was identified as Gilbert Cabinta Galatic,
29 whose arrest warrant was issued by Judge Mona Lisa V. Tiongson-Tabora,
presiding judge of Regional Trial Court, Branch 7, Baguio City who recommended
bail of P200.
In Itogon, Benguet, Gamil Mariano Omaguing a.k.a Gamaliel, 26, charged
for theft, was arrested at Sorong, Luneta, Loacan. Judge Maria Ligaya V.
Itliong-Rivera of RTC Br. 5, Baguio City recommended bail of P24,000 for
his temporary liberty.
Pangasinan ‘Salisi Gang’ nabbed in Nueva Ecija
MUNOZ CITY,
Nueva Ecija – Three members of a “salisi group” from Pangasinan were arrested
here Tuesday.
“The group ran away with the personal bag of a store owner by pretending
to buy goodies but the three were cornered by our alert policemen on duty,”
said Supt. Ponciano Zafra, this city’s police chief.
Zafra identified those arrested as Jackielyn De Vera y Ballesteros, 26,
single, Janice Cabuang y De Vera, 23, single, and Thelma Sampaga y De Vera, 22
, also single. All come from Purok 2, Brgy. Bulusan, San Carlos City,
Pangasinan.
According to Mary Ann Casillan, owner of 50-D General Merchandise store,
“I have just opened the store when 4 women entered and simultaneously asked for
prices of the goods on display. While I was entertaining them, one them went
out and later on I discovered that my bag was taken.”
The fourth suspected thief ran
away with Casillan’s bag containing P6,000 cash and valuable personal
belongings.
During the investigation, the three arrested salisi gang members refused
to give the name of their companion who took the bag but admitted to have done
similar thieving in other towns including in Tarlac province.
The three were charged of theft including their fourth companion who
remained at large. – Nelson Bolos
Farmer arrested for rape
LAGAWE,
Ifugao -- Ernesto Masilang y Rimando, 30, farmer, was nabbed for rape in his
residence at Zitanga, Ballesteros, Cagayan last week. Judge Joseph P.
Baguilat of RTC, Lagawe, Ifugao recommend no bail for his temporary liberty.
Chinese drowns in Pagudpud swim race
LAOAG CITY –
A Chinese participant in the International Cross Harbor Race in Pagudpud,
Ilocos Norte drowned during the event Dec. 11.
Tan Xian Guang, 55, a member of the Tianhe Swimming Association from
Guangdong, China, was found floating by the race marshals.
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard and the police rescue team rushed
the victim to the Bangui District Hospital, where he was declared dead on
arrival.
Over 100 Chinese participated in the two-day event, which started in
Currimao town a day earlier.
The Cross Harbor Race is a physically demanding sports event, which
requires both tactical and technical approaches in order to win. Every year,
Chinese athletes look forward to the race to promote swimming as a sport for
all ages. – Ariel Paolo Tejada
Security guard survives electrocution in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY
– A security guard fixing a water hose at the roof of Good Taste Restaurant
here along Rajah Matanda St. was electrocuted Tuesday when he accidentally
touched a live wire.
A police report said the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. with the
victim identified as Ruel Tabaranza Napoles, 47 of Babay, Leyte.
The victim later said at the Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center
where he was brought for treatment he became unconscious due to the electric
shock. Police said the incident resulted to power interruption that affected Barangay
T. Alonzo, New Lucban and some parts of Bonifacio Street.
Miner hacks fellow miner with bolo
ITOGON,
Benguet – A miner attacked another miner with a bolo which resulted to his
arrest. A police report said the incident happened around 6:45 p.m. Monday here
in Muyot, Gumatdang. The victim was identified as Venancio Campila Aluking,
32 of Rizal, Kalinga, while the suspect was named as Manuel
CorestinoWallang, 42, Muyot resident.
Investigation disclosed the victim was watching TV inside his shanty
when the suspect who was armed with a bolo suddenly entered through the window
and hacked the victim twice but the victim parried the attack. As a result, his
hands were wounded and he was rushed to the Baguio General Hospital for medical
treatment. Police with barangay watchers immediately pursued the suspect and
brought him to the local police office where he was jailed.
San Fernando mayor sets men against firecrackers
SAN FERNANDO
CITY, La Union — Mayor Pablo C. Ortega of this city has mobilized civil
security personnel, policemen, and firemen to strengthen security and
preventive measures against fires and accidents this season of celebration and
designated specific areas as exclusive firecracker zones. Ortega also began
yesterday the deployment of inspectors for the string implementation of laws on
the regulation and sale of firecrackers and fireworks. “We just want to ensure
the safety of residents here to avoid fire or any untoward incident caused by
firecrackers because there are some unscrupulous traders who sell anywhere.,”
he said. -- Erwin G. Beleo
P.4-M drugs seized
CAMP
QUIRINO, Ilocos Sur — Operatives from local police units and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
conducted a three-day anti-narcotics sweep in this province, resulting in the
arrest of 44 suspects and confiscation of P462,432 worth of illegal drugs.
Apart from the drugs, 12 guns, assorted ammunition, and a hand grenade were
also seized in the so-called one-time, big-time police operation under “Oplan:
Lambat-Sibat.” -- Freddie G. Lazaro
Man plays with gun, shoots wife dead
BINALONAN,
Pangasinan – A woman was killed when the gun that her husband was playing with
went off at their home in this town on night of Dec. 13.
Police yesterday filed parricide charges against tricycle driver Jeffrey
Romero, 31, for killing his wife Merilyn, 27. Reports said Romero was under the
influence of liquor when he arrived at their home in Barangay Sta. Catalina.
The man reportedly took out a homemade .22 caliber pistol and played
Russian roulette. The man put the gun to his head and squeezed the trigger, but
it did not go off.
He reportedly aimed the gun to his wife’s head and pulled the trigger.
The gun went
off, killing the woman at the scene. Police arrested Romero and recovered the
gun used in the killing.
Merilyn’s
parents took custody of the couple’s two children. – Eva Visperas
Miner dies in Benguet tunnel
ITOGON,
Benguet – A miner was buried after he died of suffocation after he was trapped
in a tunnel here Dec. 12.
Cesar
Agustin Paler of Nueva Ecija got out of the tunnel along with his companion
Oliver Bunoten when he decided to return to get some ore samples.
Bunoten said he decided to follow Paler to the tunnel when he failed to
show up after several minutes.
He said he found Paler lying unconscious, prompting him to call for help
from their fellow miners.
Paler died
while being taken to a hospital in Baguio City.
Pangasinan cops’ guns sealed with tape
LINGAYEN,
Pangasinan – The muzzle of service firearms of police officers and personnel of
the Pangasinan police were sealed with tape following Wednesday’s flag-raising ceremony here.
The tape-sealing of the guns was led by Senior Supt. Rolie Saltat,
officer-in-charge of the provincial police in a ceremony held at the police
headquarters here.
The sealing of the lawmen’s firearms was meant to prevent indiscriminate
firing during the Christmas and New Year revelries.
Saltat told his men that no one among them is expected to fire a gun
without a valid reason. He said the guns should not be fired except during a
legitimate police operation and when the lives of the policemen are in danger.
He said police officers would regularly patrol areas frequented by
people and more officers would be deployed in churches, especially when dawn
masses start this week. – Cesar Ramirez
Lady cop gets medal of honor
CAMP
QUIRINO, Ilocos Sur — Chief Supt.
Ericson T. Velasquez, Police Regional Office 1 director, conferred recently the
“MedalyangPapuri” (medal of honor) to a rookie policewoman, who helped a
pregnant woman safely give birth inside a bus last Nov. 22. Police Officer 1
PO1 Flores Banua-Diga, a nurse by profession, responded to the emergency inside
a Fariñas bus bound for Manila and aided Myrna Respicio in giving birth. PO1
Diga’s effort, which was captured on video and became viral in social media,
ensured the safety of both the mother and her newborn before being taken to the
Candon City Hospital. -- Freddie G. Lazaro
La Union capital steps up drive vs firecrackers
SAN FERNANDO
CITY, La Union – The city government has tightened security at the plaza where
a firecracker zone would be put up to prevent untoward incidents during the
holidays.
Mayor Pablo Ortega issued the order yesterday after leading the
tape-sealing of firearms of police officers to prevent them from engaging in
indiscriminate firing.
Personnel of
the city permits and licensing office were directed to strictly implement laws
regulating the sale of hazardous firecrackers such as super lolo and bawang.
“We want to ensure the safety of the people and avoid fires or any
untoward incidents that may be brought by firecrackers,” Ortega said.
City police chief Supt. Julius Suriben said police visibility has been
stepped up at the plaza to ensure immediate response to any untoward
incident. – Jun Elias
Slay of 7-year-old unsolved
CAMP
QUIRINO, Ilocos Sur — She was last seen alive playing near their house in SitioRebba,
Barangay Pagsanaan Norte in Masingal town, this province, last Wednesday. But
after frantic search, it took three days before the decomposing body of
seven-year-old “Micha” was found just 50 meters away from her house. Probers,
who said she had been bludgeoned to death, only have a blood-stained bamboo
pole as a clue, so far, in solving the case. -- Freddie G. Lazaro
Man wanted for
rape cornered
BAGUIO CITY
– A man wanted for rape was arrested around 11 p.m. Monday at Maharlika
Building here by cops from Buguias, Benguet and Baguio. The suspect was
identified as Marlon L. Onsat, 25 of Banawel, Tapno, Natonin Mountain
Province.
Danilo
Camacho, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court, Branch 64, issued warrant for
his arrest with no bail recommended.
2 teen cousins stabbed to death
STO.
DOMINGO, Ilocos Sur — Two female cousins were stabbed to death inside their
house in SitioBagumbayan, Barangay Paras here night of Dec. 5. Police said
there are yet no suspects in the killing of Rowena Bugarin and her cousin,
Vanessa Bugarin, both 19. Witnesses said screams were heard from the house
around 9 p.m. and a relative of the victims rushed to the scene. But it was
already too late as the two lay lifeless with multiple stab wounds in their
bodies. -- Freddie G. Lazaro
3 men nabbed for illegal gambling
BAGUIO CITY
– Three men caught playing card games (tong-it) inside Masungad Mini Gallery
Souvenir shop here at No. 4 Purok 6, Barangay
Gibraltar night of Dec. 4 were charged for illegal gambling.
Police identified suspects as Rico Calulod Omiliana, 33,
vendor; Froilan Macadaeg Casison, 31, service crew and Rexton Laga Bacowan,
28, laborer.
A police report said the three individuals were jailed for also
committing various offenses.
Foreman locked in jail for ‘raping’ teacher
BAGUIO CITY
-- A foreman was arrested in his office at Prime Peak Subdivision, Purok 8,
Barangay Dontogan here Dec. 5 for allegedly raping a teacher inside the
victim’s house at Purok 8, Dontogan. Investigation revealed the suspect
identified as Martin Baldemor Jr., 38, of San Antonio, Naguilian, La Union
raped the victim after the suspect’s girlfriend left to buy food which was
requested by the suspect.
Man stabs high school student
KABAYAN,
Benguet – A certain Mates Sumakey Lasbacan, 28, of Abucot, Laddet here was
arrested in Poblacion night of Dec. 5 for allegedly stabbing a high school
student. Prior to his arrest, the suspect together with his other companions
attacked the victim while they were walking home with his friends but the
victim managed to flee with help of his friends.
Man stabbed during death
anniversary of relative
MANKAYAN,
Benguet – A man was seriously injured when he was stabbed Dec. 5 by a relative
here during death anniversary of a kin. The suspect was identified as Mayo
AgayaoKidkid, 47, farmer, here of Mabileg,Tabio was arrested within the day.
Investigation revealed that the suspect and the victim were having a drinking
spree when misunderstanding erupted which resulted to a heated argument prompting
the victim to leave the suspect who chased and stabbed his abdomen. The
victim was rushed to the Lepanto Hospital but later transferred to Luis Hora
Hospital in Bauko, Mountain Province for further treatment.
Suspect lands in jail for getting drunk man’s wallet
Theft
suspect identified as Jerald Pagaspas Tayan, 27, a resident of k.m. 5, La
Trinidad, Benguet was sent to jail after victimizing an intoxicated farmer
napping at the jitney terminal in the early morning of December 7, 2015. Police
stated that the suspect took advantage of the intoxicated victim lying in a
chair and took his wallet but patrolling policemen saw the suspect that led to
his arrest and the recovery of the wallet.
‘Akyat bahay’ man slain in shootout
CAMP JULIAN
OLIVAS, Pampanga — An alleged member of the notorious “AkyatBahay Gang” of
robbers operating in Nueva Ecija was killed by police in a shootout in Barangay
San Nicolas, Gapan City, Nueva Ecija, before dawn Dec. 5. Police tried to accost two men riding in
tandem on a motorcycle in Barangay San Nicolas at 3:15 a.m., but one of them
shot at police. When police returned fire, they shot and killed the back-rider,
Louie Garcia, of Purok Riles, Barangay San Vicente also in Gapan City. The
other suspect got away. Garcia, it turned out, is wanted for a series of
robbery cases in the province. -- Franco G. Regala
Tarlac police gets 17 new vehicles
CAMP OLIVAS,
Pampanga – Seventeen police vehicles were turned over to the Tarlac
provincial police office at Camp Macabulos on Wednesday.
Interior
Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento and Philippine National Police logistics head
Director Juanito Vaño Jr. delivered the vehicles, said Chief Supt. Rudy Lacadin,
Police Regional Office 3 director.
“The distribution of patrol jeeps speaks well of the goal of the DILG
(Department of the Interior and Local Government) and PNP to increase its
capability in running after criminals ...and assisting our people in disaster
response operations,” PNP spokesman Chief Supt. Wilben Mayor said.
The mayors or representatives of the towns of Anao, Bamban, Camiling,
Capas, Concepcion, Gerona, La Paz, Mayantoc, Moncada, Paniqui, Pura, Ramos, San
Clemente, San Jose, San Manuel, Santa Ignacia and Victoria received the
vehicles. – RicSapnu
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