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Baguio druggie gets life term
BAGUIO CITY — A drug
dealer here was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to pay a P1 million
fine.
Gregory Quela, 37, was arrested Nov. 27 last year after selling 1.97 grams of shabu worth P12,000 to undercover agents along Siapno Road.
“In the crime of illegal sale of dangerous drugs, the delivery of the illicit drug to the poseur-buyer and the receipt by the seller of the marked money consummate the illegal transaction. What matters is the proof that the transaction or sale actually took place, coupled with the presentation in court of the prohibited drug, the corpus delicti, as evidence,” Regional Trial Court Branch 61 Judge Lilybeth Sindayen-Libiran said in a decision Monday.
The court said Quela’s illegal drug trade was confirmed when he twice sold shabu to undercover agents prior to his arrest.
National Bureau of Investigation-Cordillera director Hector Geologo hailed the court’s ruling as yet another victory in the government’s war against illegal drugs.
Gregory Quela, 37, was arrested Nov. 27 last year after selling 1.97 grams of shabu worth P12,000 to undercover agents along Siapno Road.
“In the crime of illegal sale of dangerous drugs, the delivery of the illicit drug to the poseur-buyer and the receipt by the seller of the marked money consummate the illegal transaction. What matters is the proof that the transaction or sale actually took place, coupled with the presentation in court of the prohibited drug, the corpus delicti, as evidence,” Regional Trial Court Branch 61 Judge Lilybeth Sindayen-Libiran said in a decision Monday.
The court said Quela’s illegal drug trade was confirmed when he twice sold shabu to undercover agents prior to his arrest.
National Bureau of Investigation-Cordillera director Hector Geologo hailed the court’s ruling as yet another victory in the government’s war against illegal drugs.
Driver, helper slain inside truck in Kapangan town
KAPANGAN,
Benguet --- Two vegetable farmers on board an Isuzu Elf died after being shot
by unidentified gunmen along Gov. Bado Dangwa road in Sitio Nalbengan, Barangay
Cuba here Wednesday around 5:30 a.m.
Kapangan
police said said victims -- the driver
and his helper, were on board the truck
with plate number WMA-413 with markings of "Kibungan vegetable
dealer," when they were shot.
The two victims were identified as Eliterio Sacla Licudan, 47, of Barangay Sagpat, in Kibungan town, also in Benguet, and Jerick Lidama, 25, of Bindoy town, Negros Oriental.
The bodies were found inside the truck loaded with sayote around 5:30 a.m.
The two victims were identified as Eliterio Sacla Licudan, 47, of Barangay Sagpat, in Kibungan town, also in Benguet, and Jerick Lidama, 25, of Bindoy town, Negros Oriental.
The bodies were found inside the truck loaded with sayote around 5:30 a.m.
Information
gathered by the Kapangan police showed the truck left its Sagpat around 4:30 a.m. of Wednesday.
The
police officer said the truck was en route to La Trinidad, the capital town of
Benguet loaded with sayote vegetables.
Kapangan
police said they received information from a concerned citizen about a shooting
incident on the road in Barangay Cuba.
The son
of Licudan arrived at the crime scene and identified his father.
Local officials and residents raised concern over the ambush-shooting saying this was the first time that motorists were gunned down in Kapangan.
Police have yet to determine the motive and perpetrators behind the attack. – With a PNA report from Liz Galao
BCPO ups campaign vs crime under new chief
BAGUIO CITY –The Baguio City Police Office under the
leadership of Col. Glenn D. Lonogan is intensifying its campaign against
criminality, loose firearms, illegal drugs and arrest of wanted persons in the
city.
In these operations, a total of 181 grams of shabu were seized with an estimated value of P1.2 million and 65 grams of marijuana with an estimated value of 7,750 pesos.
In addition, a total of 27 wanted persons were arrested, 12 of them are top most wanted persons.
On the other hand, 20 loose firearms were confiscated to include two long firearms, 18 short firearms, several ammunitions and a grenade.
"I commend the continuing effort of all the operating units. Let us continue to work together as one team towards the attainment of our vision of a safer Baguio City for all," Lonogan said.
Lonogan, a native of Sagada, Mt. Province, who was previously the chief of the Regional Learning and Doctrine Development Divison (RLDDD), assumed office as the new city director of Baguio City Police Office on June 19.
In these operations, a total of 181 grams of shabu were seized with an estimated value of P1.2 million and 65 grams of marijuana with an estimated value of 7,750 pesos.
In addition, a total of 27 wanted persons were arrested, 12 of them are top most wanted persons.
On the other hand, 20 loose firearms were confiscated to include two long firearms, 18 short firearms, several ammunitions and a grenade.
"I commend the continuing effort of all the operating units. Let us continue to work together as one team towards the attainment of our vision of a safer Baguio City for all," Lonogan said.
Lonogan, a native of Sagada, Mt. Province, who was previously the chief of the Regional Learning and Doctrine Development Divison (RLDDD), assumed office as the new city director of Baguio City Police Office on June 19.
Ecija farmer shot dead; man hacked
CABANATUAN CITY—A 51-year-old farmer was gunned down
while another survived hacking in separate incidents in Nueva Ecija last week,
police said.
Investigators said Fred Corpuz of Barangay Bibiclat in Aliaga town died due to multiple bullet wounds during the attack at 5:55 a.m. on July 4.
The police said a neighbor found Corpuz, who was reportedly headed to his farm, lying dead on the ground.
Investigators have yet to establish identities of assailants and motive behind the killing.
In San Jose City, Antonio Maravilla, 45, of Barangay Tayabo, was reportedly attacked around 8 a.m. with a bolo by a fellow farmer identified as Rodolfo Tablizo, 60, also on July 4.
The victim suffered wounds to his nape and left arm, police said.
Maravilla was brought to San Jose City General Hospital for treatment.
The suspect was arrested and charged with attempted homicide, police said.
Investigators said Fred Corpuz of Barangay Bibiclat in Aliaga town died due to multiple bullet wounds during the attack at 5:55 a.m. on July 4.
The police said a neighbor found Corpuz, who was reportedly headed to his farm, lying dead on the ground.
Investigators have yet to establish identities of assailants and motive behind the killing.
In San Jose City, Antonio Maravilla, 45, of Barangay Tayabo, was reportedly attacked around 8 a.m. with a bolo by a fellow farmer identified as Rodolfo Tablizo, 60, also on July 4.
The victim suffered wounds to his nape and left arm, police said.
Maravilla was brought to San Jose City General Hospital for treatment.
The suspect was arrested and charged with attempted homicide, police said.
Pangasinan town bocap shot dead
By
Cesar Ramirez
LAOAC, Pangasinan — A barangay captain was shot dead by motorcycle-riding assailants in this town on July 3.
Eleseo Eslao, 54, of Barangay Talogtog was on a motorcycle driven by his son when the assailants shot him several times.
The assailants did not harm the victim’s son.
Eslao was declared dead on arrival at the Urdaneta Sacred Heart Hospital due to three gunshots to the body.
Probers have yet to determine the motive for the killing.
In Sinait, Ilocos Sur, a barangay watchman was also shot dead by an unidentified assailant on July 4.
Sarte died at the scene from gunshots to the face and body.
Witnesses said the killer fled on foot.
Probers have yet to determine the motive for the killing.
La Union city
sets liquor ban as
Covid-19 cases rise
By
Eva Visperas
SAN FERNANDO CITY,
La Union -- The city government here imposed a liquor ban starting July 5until
July 15 following a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Mayor Hermenegildo Gualberto issued an order on July 4, noting the city’s 307 active cases as of July 2.
“There is a need to intensify efforts and reintroduce control measures to abate further transmission of Covid in the city,” the order said.
Aside from the liquor ban, Gualberto ordered strict implementation of curfew hours and prohibited activities that could contribute to transmission of the virus.
The ban covers the sale, distribution and consumption of intoxicating beverages such as beer and wine.
The curfew is from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. as provided under an ordinance of the provincial government.
Mayor Hermenegildo Gualberto issued an order on July 4, noting the city’s 307 active cases as of July 2.
“There is a need to intensify efforts and reintroduce control measures to abate further transmission of Covid in the city,” the order said.
Aside from the liquor ban, Gualberto ordered strict implementation of curfew hours and prohibited activities that could contribute to transmission of the virus.
The ban covers the sale, distribution and consumption of intoxicating beverages such as beer and wine.
The curfew is from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. as provided under an ordinance of the provincial government.
NPA arms cache found in Isabela
CAMP DELA CRUZ, Gamu, Isabela -- Information
from former New People's Army rebels whose identities were not revealed, led to
the discovery of another arms cache in the province, the Army's 5th Infantry
Division (ID) told media on Wednesday.
The recovered firearms were five M16 rifles that, according to the former rebels, were hidden by members of the Regional Sentro De Grabidad (RSDG) who left the communist organization due to hardships and misunderstanding.
"Bickering among the RSDG members ensued after their leader, Alias Yuni, was killed in a firefight with the 86th IB in San Guillermo town last March," Dulawan said.
Dulawan noted that since the loss of Yuni, RSDG could hardly recruit potential members after communities started withdrawing support.
Maj. Gen. Laurence Mina, 5th ID commander, thanked the former rebels for their commitment to provide truthful information leading to the discovery of the arms cache and the recovery of NPA war materials.
"With the cooperation of former rebels, the NPA's influence is now dwindling while their deceiving recruitment strategy has been exposed to the communities with little or no response from prospective recruits," Mina said.
Mina said all of these substantial accomplishments significantly weakened the CPP-NPA's capability to conduct hostilities against government forces.
On June 30 and July 1, six rebels from two groups of NPA personalities surrendered with their firearms in San Mariano town.
Seized from the surrenderees on June 30 were one M653 Elisco rifle, an M14 rifle and two M16 rifles.
Meanwhile, three M1 Garand rifles were yielded to government troops on July 1, Dulawan said.
The recovered firearms were five M16 rifles that, according to the former rebels, were hidden by members of the Regional Sentro De Grabidad (RSDG) who left the communist organization due to hardships and misunderstanding.
"Bickering among the RSDG members ensued after their leader, Alias Yuni, was killed in a firefight with the 86th IB in San Guillermo town last March," Dulawan said.
Dulawan noted that since the loss of Yuni, RSDG could hardly recruit potential members after communities started withdrawing support.
Maj. Gen. Laurence Mina, 5th ID commander, thanked the former rebels for their commitment to provide truthful information leading to the discovery of the arms cache and the recovery of NPA war materials.
"With the cooperation of former rebels, the NPA's influence is now dwindling while their deceiving recruitment strategy has been exposed to the communities with little or no response from prospective recruits," Mina said.
Mina said all of these substantial accomplishments significantly weakened the CPP-NPA's capability to conduct hostilities against government forces.
On June 30 and July 1, six rebels from two groups of NPA personalities surrendered with their firearms in San Mariano town.
Seized from the surrenderees on June 30 were one M653 Elisco rifle, an M14 rifle and two M16 rifles.
Meanwhile, three M1 Garand rifles were yielded to government troops on July 1, Dulawan said.
27 individuals arrested for illegal gambling acts
CAMP DANGWA, La
Trinidad, Benguet -- Nineteen persons were arrested in anti-illegal gambling
operations in the provinces of Kalinga and Abra on June 26.
In Kalinga, nine
suspects engaged in “tupada” were nabbed in an illegal cockfighting den at
Barangay Malin-awa, Tabuk City. Suspects were identified
as Rey N. Redito, 49; Douglas T. Ngayac, 39; Romy C. Duga, 51; Miguel C.
Daluson, 46; Redentor C. Buraga, 62; Hardy Lester P. Daluson, 21; Jayson B.
Dalunag, 22; Manuel P. Payawal, 54; and John Lord B. Rodonio, 29.
During the operation, police seized six fighting cocks, four alive and two dead; bet money from among other gambling materials.
In Abra, ten were nabbed on the same date in Barangay Tabiog, Bucay town for playing
illegal card game "pusoy dos."
Arrested were Roberto A. Alcalde, 62; Freddie T. Malapit, 51; Rael Patalay Doria, 39; and David P. Tamo, 57. A set of playing cards and the bet money were also confiscated from them.
During the operation, police seized six fighting cocks, four alive and two dead; bet money from among other gambling materials.
In Abra, ten were nabbed on the same date in Barangay Tabiog, Bucay town for playing
illegal card game "pusoy dos."
Arrested were Roberto A. Alcalde, 62; Freddie T. Malapit, 51; Rael Patalay Doria, 39; and David P. Tamo, 57. A set of playing cards and the bet money were also confiscated from them.
In Barangay Zone 3,
Bangued, six persons were caught playing a dice game called "dado".
They were identified as Mark Jasper O. Barras, 28; Garry M. Bello, 37; Bimbo V. Valera, 45; Luis S. Agaid, 29; Danny B. Brazil, 49; and Dhan Rudolf G. Valera, 35.
Seized from them were bet money, tube pipe, table, bet chips, among other gambling paraphernalia.
All arrested suspects and seized evidence were brought to respective police stations where cases for illegal gambling were prepared against them.
They were identified as Mark Jasper O. Barras, 28; Garry M. Bello, 37; Bimbo V. Valera, 45; Luis S. Agaid, 29; Danny B. Brazil, 49; and Dhan Rudolf G. Valera, 35.
Seized from them were bet money, tube pipe, table, bet chips, among other gambling paraphernalia.
All arrested suspects and seized evidence were brought to respective police stations where cases for illegal gambling were prepared against them.
8 men nabbed for gambling in Abra
BANGUED, Abra -- Cops
arrested eight persons for illegal cockfighting and seized over P24,000 bet
money here at Sitio Baddec, Barangay Palao on July 4. Cordillera police
director Brig. Gen. Ronald O. Lee identified suspects as Rolando B Borreto, 62;
Augusto Marciano; Hener Bersamina, 36; Mark Glenn Pilotin, 20;
Marlito Tabernilla, 32; Rotsen Bayquen, 22; Chester Rey Blando, 20 and
Raul S Berona, 50.
Bangued and 1504th mobile co. reportedly raided the area after receiving a report from a concerned citizen regarding ongoing illegal cockfighting in said place. Police seized four dead fighting cocks, leather gaffle case containing three gaffles, six chicken boxes and P24,320 bet money.
Bangued and 1504th mobile co. reportedly raided the area after receiving a report from a concerned citizen regarding ongoing illegal cockfighting in said place. Police seized four dead fighting cocks, leather gaffle case containing three gaffles, six chicken boxes and P24,320 bet money.
Man nabbed for shabu in Baguio
BAGUIO CITY -- Police and anti-narcotics agents arrested a high value drug suspect here last week. Authorities identified the suspect as Areeya Fernandez Damogo, 27, listed eighth in the high-value target list of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. Damogo was arrested after selling one sachet of suspected shabu worth P6,800 to an undercover agent. Documentation and inventory of the seized pieces of evidence were done onsite in the presence of Prosecutor Oliver Prudencio, Department of Justice representative; Abraham Lagasca 2nd, barangay chairman of Pacdal and media representative Janice Dennis.
Jobless man nabbed in Bangued for shabu
BANGUED, Abra – A man was arrested
in a buy-bust operation by Bangued police and provincial intelligence and drug
enforcement here on July 1.
Carl James Guerrero Salva, 24, unemployed and resident of Bangued was arrested after he sold suspected shabu weighing 0.02 grams worth P1,000 to an undercover cop.
Lt. Col. Rodelio D. Olsim, police regional information chief bared this saying an additional two sachets of suspect shabu weighting 0.07 grams worth 4,400 and the motorcycle used in the transaction was confiscated from him.
Inventory of all seized items was conducted in the presence of village chief Joselito Adame, barangay kagawad Testado Tubana; Edgar Tanura, media representative; and Jose Bersamin, DOJ representative.
The suspect and confiscated items were brought to Bangued police station where a case for illegal drugs was prepared against the suspect t.
Carl James Guerrero Salva, 24, unemployed and resident of Bangued was arrested after he sold suspected shabu weighing 0.02 grams worth P1,000 to an undercover cop.
Lt. Col. Rodelio D. Olsim, police regional information chief bared this saying an additional two sachets of suspect shabu weighting 0.07 grams worth 4,400 and the motorcycle used in the transaction was confiscated from him.
Inventory of all seized items was conducted in the presence of village chief Joselito Adame, barangay kagawad Testado Tubana; Edgar Tanura, media representative; and Jose Bersamin, DOJ representative.
The suspect and confiscated items were brought to Bangued police station where a case for illegal drugs was prepared against the suspect t.
NolCom: 2 to 3 NPAs yielding daily in North, Central Luzon
By Mar T.
Supnad
NOLCOM, Tarlac City -- More Communist Party of the Philippines- New People’s Army members are surrendering daily even as 558 pro-NPA party members have expressed their desire to break away from the underground movement, the Northern Luzon Command reported Monday.
This was due to the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) program, according to a statement of Armed Forces of the Philippines Northern Luzon Command commander Lt. Gen. Arnulfo Marcelo Burgos Jr.
The NolCom covers Regions 1, 2 and 3 and Cordillera.
Burgos said aside guns are also being surrendered by CPP-NPA members.
He said 12 NPA guerillas were also killed in an encounter during the second quarter this year.
He said 205 rebels in Regions 1, 2, 3 and Cordillera surrendered to government forces during the 2nd quarter of 2021, adding surrenderees yielded 109 firearms. According to the NolCom commander, 143 of them were NPA combatants while 62 were Milisyang Bayan.
Burgos said surrenderees yielded 109 firearms.
“Around two to three communist rebels surrendered to the government troops every day with a firearm being surrendered every day. The surrenderees and are now being assisted by government forces in processing their requirements to avail of the government’s E-CLIP,” Burgos said.
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