Dimaporos call a stop to vote-buying

SND, Lanao del Norte -  Congressman-elect Abdullah Dimaporo appealed to all politicians and the voting public to put a stop to illegal poll activities particularly vote-buying. The call was made during the “kandori” or thanksgiving ceremony of the Dimaporos at Brgy. Poblacion, Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND) on May 18, 2013.

The call was made in response to the massive vote-buying observed in some coastal towns of the province.

“Despite the massive vote-buying conducted by our opponents, we are happy that the people gave great importance to the good public service and leadership we provided the province through the years and because of this Team Dimaporo won convincingly in the last election”, Dimaporo expressed.

In his speech, Dimaporo blamed vote-buying as one of the main cause of corruption and hinders genuine progress in any community.

Early in the campaign, Team Dimaporo has consistently called for a clean and honest election during their political rallies in different towns of Lanao del Norte.

“So many hurtful personal attacks were hurled against us. My family became the victim of black propaganda. Yet, in spite of this our loyal supporters who know the truth continue to stand with us and gave us another overwhelming victory”, Rep. Imelda Dimaporo said.

Re-elected as provincial governor for his third term is Governor Khalid Dimaporo.Also re-elected as representative of the 1st district is Congresswoman Imelda Quibranza-Dimaporo who will start her second term on July 1, 2013.

Meanwhile, the provincial government will have a new Vice-Governor in CristyAtay who will replace Irma Umpa-Ali who served for three terms from 2004 to 2013. Vice-Governor Ali is a well-loved public icon and a staunch advocate for women’s right and quality education.

The thanksgiving program was hosted by SND mayor Ulwan Dimaporo who was also re-elected for his second term.

More than three thousand family members and supporters attended the “kandori” by Team Dimaporo under the Nationalist People’s Coalition.

Also present during the event were newly-elected provincial board members and municipal mayors. VNL/PIO-LDN

ARMY FORCES HELP KEEP MAY 13 ELECTIONS PEACEFUL

Randy S. Veracion 

PIÑAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – “The recently concluded May 13, 2013 National and Local elections in the provinces of Zamboanga Del Norte and Misamis Occidental including five municipalities of Zamboanga Del Sur was generally peaceful”.  This was the assessment of the various sectors after all the results of the elections in said areas were reported.

Despite a few untoward incidents, the conduct of elections in those areas was orderly as no major cases of election-related violence were reported.

For his part, Col. Apolinario Y. Alobba, Commander of the 101^st Infantry Brigade, 1^st Infrantry “Tabak” Division, Philippine Army credited the peaceful elections in those areas which are within the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility or AOR to the combined efforts of different government agencies and the civilians.

During the start of the election campaign, the 101^st Brigade made incessant support and coordination with the Philippine National Police, the COMELEC, other stakeholders and the whole citizenry. Army troopers were deployed to known election hotspot areas with the mission to help thwart possible election-related violent incidents under the program Secure and Fair Election (SAFE) polls. The deployment started early January this year.

The 101^st  Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade, 1^st Infantry Division, Philippine Army  has deployed more or less 5,000 Army Troopers including Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit Active Auxiliary (CAA) under its operational control. 

Col. Alobba In his post-election message said: “As we concluded the recent political exercise, I urge all candidates, supporters and ordinary citizens to move on and unite towards the greater interest of serving our constituents and the general public. I also enjoin each and every one to keep the spirit of “Bayanihan” as we help one another in winning a lasting peace towards progress and development”.

ARMY FORCES PARTICIPATE IN THE “BRIGADA ESKWELA”

Randy S. Veracion 

PIÑAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – The 101^st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade, 1^st Infantry (Tabak) Division, Philippine Army participated in the Department of Education (DepEd) National Schools’ Maintenance Week (NSMW) or known as the “Brigada Eskwela” in selected public schools within its Area of Responsibility.

The activity which started last Monday and will run until May 25, is intended to engage the voluntary participation of the school teachers and faculty members, parents, students and other stakeholders to do minor repairs, repainting, class room and ground cleaning and grass cutting.  The purpose of the program is to provide the students a school environment conducive for learning especially at the opening of the school year.

Asked to comment on his unit’s participation in this year’s “Brigada Eskwela”, Col Apolinario Y. Alobba, the 10st Brigade Commander said: “The 101^st Brigade Troopers is mandated and will continue to perform its non-traditional roles in its Area of Operations (AOR) for the people to feel that their Armed Forces is not only their protector but also their partner in the conduct of civic actions and community services particularly to the needy”. The activity highlights and advocates the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan”, Col. Alobba added.

Police Roundup

By Ariel Tolorio Huesca

Shooting incident 

Bayog, Zambo.Sur -  About 10:00 pm of May 16, 2013 at Purok 3, Barangay Bantal, Bayog, ZamSur wherein victim identified as one (1) Perlito Siton y Antocas, 47 year old, married and farmer by occupation and a resident of  same place who was shot by unidentified suspect with the used of undetermined type of handgun.

Initial investigation conducted by the responding PNP elements of Bayog Police Station disclosed that  prior to the incident, the victim together  with Felimon Alingin Barangay chairman of said Barangay and some CVOS were having a drinking spree and while on his way home particularly at the premises of his resident when suddenly shot two (2) times by unidentified suspect hitting at different parts of his body and was immediately brought to Bayog Municpal Health Center for medical treatment and subsequently transferred to Zamboanga Sur Medical Center, Barangay Dao, Pagadian City for further medication.

 Suspect fled to unknown direction right after the commission of the crime. Motive of the incident is believed to be a personal grudge. Police  now conducting  investigation and manhunt operation for possible identification and apprehension of the suspect and to determine the real motive of the incident.

 

Arrest of suspect on stabbing incident

Dipolog City -  Stabbing incident occurred at at about 10:50pm last May 16 earlier along Herrera St, Miputak, Dipolog City wherein the victim identified as one Richel Bulfa y Marog, 36 years old, single a resident of Padre Ramon Extension, Estaka of the said city  was stabbed by Arturo Yamo y Arsobal, 30 years old, single, a resident of same place.

Police  led by PO2 Giovanni Entrena Icalina under the direct supervision and control of P/Supt. Joven Rendon Parcon Chief of Police responded said incident at the above-mentioned place.

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that victim was chased and clubbed while riding a motorcycle bearing plate number 9914 JS using an empty Emperador Brandy bottle hitting the left side of his head and subsequently stabbed using a hunting knife hitting his right side mid auxiliary.

Subject suspect was apprehended by the responding police officers and recovered from the suspect’s possession and control ten (10) inches long hunting knife including the wooden handle. Victim was immediately brought to ZANORTE Medical Center for medical treatment and the above-named suspect was temporarily detained at Dipolog CPS pending filing of criminal complaint in court and the confiscated evidence was deposited at said station for proper disposition.

 

ARREST OF WANTED PERSON:

Katipunam, ZamNorte - That on or about 06:50 pm of May 16, 2013, Police personnel of Katipunan led by PO2 Arturo R. Borja under the direct supervision and control of  PSI. Rolando Hernandez Barraquio -OIC successfully arrested one Rogelio Marias y Villasorda, 53 years old, married, Filipino and a resident of Purok 2, Barangay Nanginan, Katipunan, ZamNorte by virtue of warrant of arrest issued and signed by Hon. Rogelio D. Laquihon, Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court 9th Judicial Region, Branch 7, Dipolog City for Violation of Section 5 (I) of RA 9262” docketed under CC number 18229  with bail bond recommended fixed to  twelve thousand pesos (Php 12,000.00) for his temporary liberty. Accused was temporarily detained at Katipunan police station for proper disposition.

Police Roundup

By Ariel Tolorio Huesca

Shooting incident 

Bayog, Zambo.Sur -  About 10:00 pm of May 16, 2013 at Purok 3, Barangay Bantal, Bayog, ZamSur wherein victim identified as one (1) Perlito Siton y Antocas, 47 year old, married and farmer by occupation and a resident of  same place who was shot by unidentified suspect with the used of undetermined type of handgun.

Initial investigation conducted by the responding PNP elements of Bayog Police Station disclosed that  prior to the incident, the victim together  with Felimon Alingin Barangay chairman of said Barangay and some CVOS were having a drinking spree and while on his way home particularly at the premises of his resident when suddenly shot two (2) times by unidentified suspect hitting at different parts of his body and was immediately brought to Bayog Municpal Health Center for medical treatment and subsequently transferred to Zamboanga Sur Medical Center, Barangay Dao, Pagadian City for further medication.

 Suspect fled to unknown direction right after the commission of the crime. Motive of the incident is believed to be a personal grudge. Police  now conducting  investigation and manhunt operation for possible identification and apprehension of the suspect and to determine the real motive of the incident.

 

ARREST OF SUSPECT ON STABBING INCIDENT

Dipolog City -  Stabbing incident occurred at at about 10:50pm last May 16 earlier along Herrera St, Miputak, Dipolog City wherein the victim identified as one Richel Bulfa y Marog, 36 years old, single a resident of Padre Ramon Extension, Estaka of the said city  was stabbed by Arturo Yamo y Arsobal, 30 years old, single, a resident of same place.

Police  led by PO2 Giovanni Entrena Icalina under the direct supervision and control of P/Supt. Joven Rendon Parcon Chief of Police responded said incident at the above-mentioned place.

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that victim was chased and clubbed while riding a motorcycle bearing plate number 9914 JS using an empty Emperador Brandy bottle hitting the left side of his head and subsequently stabbed using a hunting knife hitting his right side mid auxiliary.

Subject suspect was apprehended by the responding police officers and recovered from the suspect’s possession and control ten (10) inches long hunting knife including the wooden handle. Victim was immediately brought to ZANORTE Medical Center for medical treatment and the above-named suspect was temporarily detained at Dipolog CPS pending filing of criminal complaint in court and the confiscated evidence was deposited at said station for proper disposition.

 

ARREST OF WANTED PERSON:

Katipunam, ZamNorte - That on or about 06:50 pm of May 16, 2013, Police personnel of Katipunan led by PO2 Arturo R. Borja under the direct supervision and control of  PSI. Rolando Hernandez Barraquio -OIC successfully arrested one Rogelio Marias y Villasorda, 53 years old, married, Filipino and a resident of Purok 2, Barangay Nanginan, Katipunan, ZamNorte by virtue of warrant of arrest issued and signed by Hon. Rogelio D. Laquihon, Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court 9th Judicial Region, Branch 7, Dipolog City for Violation of Section 5 (I) of RA 9262” docketed under CC number 18229  with bail bond recommended fixed to  twelve thousand pesos (Php 12,000.00) for his temporary liberty. Accused was temporarily detained at Katipunan police station for proper disposition.

Marine’s wife was abduct in Jolo today

Becky D. de Asis

JOLO, Sulu – A certain Kasirda Marcos Villarasa, 41, wife of a Philippine Marine officer, was kidnapped at about 6:25 in the morning today at the gate of Jolo-IPHO near Sulu Provincial Police Office.

P/Supt. Roel Lamiing said the victim is a medical technologist of IPHO-Sulu and resident of Scott Road, Asturias, Jolo, this province.

Police disclosed that the victim while on his way home together with her 9 year old daughter Valeria Villarasa was forcibly taken by unidentified five armed men wearing bonnets.  

During manhunt operations, police said they recovered the get-away car of the kidnappers bearing plate No.GMU 787, color black, van along Barangay Daang Puti, Indanan, this province but fail to recover  the victim.

Police Director Antonio J. Freyra said in an interview his troops conducted manhunt operation for the early recovery  of the victim.

“We are doing our job just to recover the victim… it is our duty to protect the people of Sulu but there are times [unexpected incidents took place],” he said.

The kidnap victim Renato Yanga, owner of Top Spot Kape in this town, still in the hands of the kidnappers and no ransom yet demanded. The victim was kidnap last April 10.