MV princess update
43 floating bodies were recovered in the vicinity of Burias Island . 33 male, 9 female and one unknown, according to the report of the Philippine Coast Guard.
This total to 293 recovered bodies. Other bodies were already brought to Cebu for forensic examination though MV Cebu Princess also owned by the Sulpicio Lines..
As for the Philippine Navy, they stopped their search operations and was dispatched to do relief operations at Iloilo for the victims of typhoon Frank.
Monday, June 30, 2008
cargo truck collided on the airplane’s front wheel
Miami
June 30, 2008
Story 2: cargo truck collided on the airplane’s front wheel
A cargo truck of an airport collided on the front wheel of an airplane which cause delay of flight bound to Davao City.
The incident occurred at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 2 when the cargo truck accidentally hit the front wheel of the airplane Airbus 330 at around 9:59 am on flight number PR-811.
There were no reported injured on the accident happened.
The flight schedule was about 10:25 am and was able to leave the airport at around 12:54 pm after checking if the plane has damages when it was hit. The cargo truck that hit the plane experienced problem on its break and lost its control when it hit the plane. The cargo truck is about to leave the area after loading the luggage of the passengers.
The bumper of the cargo truck were slightly damage. Also, according to the flight information, only one flight were delayed because of the incident.
June 30, 2008
Story 2: cargo truck collided on the airplane’s front wheel
A cargo truck of an airport collided on the front wheel of an airplane which cause delay of flight bound to Davao City.
The incident occurred at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 2 when the cargo truck accidentally hit the front wheel of the airplane Airbus 330 at around 9:59 am on flight number PR-811.
There were no reported injured on the accident happened.
The flight schedule was about 10:25 am and was able to leave the airport at around 12:54 pm after checking if the plane has damages when it was hit. The cargo truck that hit the plane experienced problem on its break and lost its control when it hit the plane. The cargo truck is about to leave the area after loading the luggage of the passengers.
The bumper of the cargo truck were slightly damage. Also, according to the flight information, only one flight were delayed because of the incident.
Mameng now witness on kidnapping incident on ABS-CBN news team and professor
Miami
June 30, 2008
Story 1:Mameng now witness on kidnapping incident on ABS-CBN news team and professor
The guide of ABS-CBN News Team and the professor who went in Jolo, Sulu last June 8 is now considered as witness for the complaint against the father and son Isnaji who are now suspects for the kidnapping incident.
Juamil “Mameng” Biyaw is now at the custody of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) as he is now being considered as a witness. CIDG Director Chief Supt. Raul Castaneda said that on Biyaw statement he said that he has personal knowledge on the involvement of the Mayor Alvarez Isnaji on the kidnapping of Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion, Angelo Valderama and Professor Octavio Dnampo.
Biyaw guided the news team and the professor on the destination that they will go to in Barangay Ajid, Indanan, Sulu. Biyaw also said that Dinampo contacted him for a possible interview with Abu Sayyaf Leader leader Radullon Sajiron because he has contact on the said person.
“What I know is that the Mayor has involvement on the kidnapping because when we arrived at the area and was approached by the armed men who were waiting for our arrival, one of them told me that I should leave the area because Mayor Isnaji will take charge and I will be out of the ‘program’,” Biyaw told the reporters.
On what is the meaning of the program that was mentioned to him he said he did not know whether it is the kidnapping incident but he was sure he heard the name of Isnaji. However, Biyaw did not divulge any other information and said that he might be contempt of court but assures that whatever he knew, he will say it on the Court.
Biyaw said that he left the place because he has a fever at that moment and really wanted to rest.
During the preliminary investigation in the CIDG in Camp Crame, both parties, complainants, victims and the suspects view the video that Encarnacion has recorded when they were still in captivity. Encarnacion shot some stolen shot during their abduction and will be used as evidence against other kidnappers that are still at large.
Meanwhile, kidnap victims, Drilon, Encarnacion, and Valderama already filed their supplemental complaint against Isnaji.
According to Sr. Supt. Joel Coronel of the CIDG on the supplemental of the victims they did not directly link the Isnaji, “Though on the statement of Drilon, she said that she has her doubts on mayor Isnaji because during their captivity she sense that Isnaji is not negotiating for their release but for the ransom money.”
PNP Director General Avelino Razon admitted that the PNP is the one who really file the case at the DOJ, “We are the one who pursue the case, whatever supplemental that the victims may add will be helpful for the case.”
Razon also added, “They (Drilon, et al.) cannot positively pinpoint the Isnaji because they were confine in an area during their captivity, they could only relate on what they know on the situation where they were.”
The next hearing on the preliminary investigation is set on July 7, wherein they are expecting Sulu Vice-Governor Lady-An Sahidulla to appear at the hearing and to give information on what she know about the incident or the possibly involvement of the Isnaji.
June 30, 2008
Story 1:Mameng now witness on kidnapping incident on ABS-CBN news team and professor
The guide of ABS-CBN News Team and the professor who went in Jolo, Sulu last June 8 is now considered as witness for the complaint against the father and son Isnaji who are now suspects for the kidnapping incident.
Juamil “Mameng” Biyaw is now at the custody of the PNP Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) as he is now being considered as a witness. CIDG Director Chief Supt. Raul Castaneda said that on Biyaw statement he said that he has personal knowledge on the involvement of the Mayor Alvarez Isnaji on the kidnapping of Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion, Angelo Valderama and Professor Octavio Dnampo.
Biyaw guided the news team and the professor on the destination that they will go to in Barangay Ajid, Indanan, Sulu. Biyaw also said that Dinampo contacted him for a possible interview with Abu Sayyaf Leader leader Radullon Sajiron because he has contact on the said person.
“What I know is that the Mayor has involvement on the kidnapping because when we arrived at the area and was approached by the armed men who were waiting for our arrival, one of them told me that I should leave the area because Mayor Isnaji will take charge and I will be out of the ‘program’,” Biyaw told the reporters.
On what is the meaning of the program that was mentioned to him he said he did not know whether it is the kidnapping incident but he was sure he heard the name of Isnaji. However, Biyaw did not divulge any other information and said that he might be contempt of court but assures that whatever he knew, he will say it on the Court.
Biyaw said that he left the place because he has a fever at that moment and really wanted to rest.
During the preliminary investigation in the CIDG in Camp Crame, both parties, complainants, victims and the suspects view the video that Encarnacion has recorded when they were still in captivity. Encarnacion shot some stolen shot during their abduction and will be used as evidence against other kidnappers that are still at large.
Meanwhile, kidnap victims, Drilon, Encarnacion, and Valderama already filed their supplemental complaint against Isnaji.
According to Sr. Supt. Joel Coronel of the CIDG on the supplemental of the victims they did not directly link the Isnaji, “Though on the statement of Drilon, she said that she has her doubts on mayor Isnaji because during their captivity she sense that Isnaji is not negotiating for their release but for the ransom money.”
PNP Director General Avelino Razon admitted that the PNP is the one who really file the case at the DOJ, “We are the one who pursue the case, whatever supplemental that the victims may add will be helpful for the case.”
Razon also added, “They (Drilon, et al.) cannot positively pinpoint the Isnaji because they were confine in an area during their captivity, they could only relate on what they know on the situation where they were.”
The next hearing on the preliminary investigation is set on July 7, wherein they are expecting Sulu Vice-Governor Lady-An Sahidulla to appear at the hearing and to give information on what she know about the incident or the possibly involvement of the Isnaji.
Friday, June 27, 2008
the danger of the endosulfan
Miami
June 27, 2008
Story 3: the danger of the endosulfan
The pesticide that was inside the MV princess of the Stars was identified as endosulfan after the Del Monte wrote the Fertilizer Pesticide Authority to inform the latter.
The pesticide is in a form of powder flakes and should be diluted to the water and put it in a soil where the pineapple will be planted. The endorsable is being used as pesticides against mites that can damage in pineapple.
The said pesticide is considered as restricted and highly toxic which can cause death to people if ingested, according to experts.
In the press briefing, the NDCC invited Dr. Lynn Panganiban of University of the Philippines National Poison Management Control Center explained the possible effects of endosulfan if ingested by people.
At toxic levels and following ingestion it can cause death or affect the central nervous system, manifesting as headaches, dizziness, nausea, tremors, convulsions which may also include cardiovascular symptoms. blood from exposed individuals can be tested to detect presence of the poison.
The Dept. of Health has announced that the endosulfan has not yet contaminated the water in the area where the vessel capsized because there were no fish kills yet or any divers that got sick. But the divers will be under medical check-up to check if the pesticide already affected them. Also because the endosulfan cannot be easily diluted in the water but it will attached to the soil.
If the endosulfan be diluted into water in time, and will easily spread on the soil or even at the sea bed the marine life will be affected. “That is why we really need to move now on how we can remove the pesticide inside the ship for long term solution.,” Panganiban added.
However, if the endosulfan was released in the environment, endosulfan enters the air, water and soil, it does not dissolve easily in water. Most of the chemical in surface water is attached to soil particles floating in the water or attached to soil at the bottom, the small amount of endosulfan that dissolve in water breakdown over time. depending on theconditions in the water.
Endosulfan may breakdown within one day or may take several months. Some endosulfan in surface water evaporates into air and breaks down. Animals like fishes that live in endosulfan contaminated waters can build up endosulfan in their bodies. The amount of endosulfan in their bodies can be several times greater that in the surrounding water.
Panganiban said, “Endosulfan carries a lethal dosage of .8 to 8 milligrams per kilogram of weight for humans, saying that a small tablet of Endosulfan powder is enough to kill a person. This means, if you weigh 20 kilos, that’s times (multiply) 8 milligrams. You will die if you ingested 400 milligrams of the chemical. That’s how toxic it is.”
She also added that there are no specific antidotes to if a person being poisoned by endosulfan. What Panganiban said only preventive measures can be done so that the endosulfan will not enter ones body or to prevent the poison on spreading at the body.
Vice Noli De Castro added that 94% of endosulfan is present at the vessel.
June 27, 2008
Story 3: the danger of the endosulfan
The pesticide that was inside the MV princess of the Stars was identified as endosulfan after the Del Monte wrote the Fertilizer Pesticide Authority to inform the latter.
The pesticide is in a form of powder flakes and should be diluted to the water and put it in a soil where the pineapple will be planted. The endorsable is being used as pesticides against mites that can damage in pineapple.
The said pesticide is considered as restricted and highly toxic which can cause death to people if ingested, according to experts.
In the press briefing, the NDCC invited Dr. Lynn Panganiban of University of the Philippines National Poison Management Control Center explained the possible effects of endosulfan if ingested by people.
At toxic levels and following ingestion it can cause death or affect the central nervous system, manifesting as headaches, dizziness, nausea, tremors, convulsions which may also include cardiovascular symptoms. blood from exposed individuals can be tested to detect presence of the poison.
The Dept. of Health has announced that the endosulfan has not yet contaminated the water in the area where the vessel capsized because there were no fish kills yet or any divers that got sick. But the divers will be under medical check-up to check if the pesticide already affected them. Also because the endosulfan cannot be easily diluted in the water but it will attached to the soil.
If the endosulfan be diluted into water in time, and will easily spread on the soil or even at the sea bed the marine life will be affected. “That is why we really need to move now on how we can remove the pesticide inside the ship for long term solution.,” Panganiban added.
However, if the endosulfan was released in the environment, endosulfan enters the air, water and soil, it does not dissolve easily in water. Most of the chemical in surface water is attached to soil particles floating in the water or attached to soil at the bottom, the small amount of endosulfan that dissolve in water breakdown over time. depending on theconditions in the water.
Endosulfan may breakdown within one day or may take several months. Some endosulfan in surface water evaporates into air and breaks down. Animals like fishes that live in endosulfan contaminated waters can build up endosulfan in their bodies. The amount of endosulfan in their bodies can be several times greater that in the surrounding water.
Panganiban said, “Endosulfan carries a lethal dosage of .8 to 8 milligrams per kilogram of weight for humans, saying that a small tablet of Endosulfan powder is enough to kill a person. This means, if you weigh 20 kilos, that’s times (multiply) 8 milligrams. You will die if you ingested 400 milligrams of the chemical. That’s how toxic it is.”
She also added that there are no specific antidotes to if a person being poisoned by endosulfan. What Panganiban said only preventive measures can be done so that the endosulfan will not enter ones body or to prevent the poison on spreading at the body.
Vice Noli De Castro added that 94% of endosulfan is present at the vessel.
Search and retrieval operations on the capsized ferry suspended due to pesticide inside
Miami
June 27, 2008
Story 1: Search and retrieval operations on the capsized ferry suspended due to pesticide inside
The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) has announced the suspension of search and retrieval operations on the capsized passenger vessel in Sibuyan Island after the authorities received information that tons of pesticide were inside the ferry.
Vice-President Noli de Castro together with the NDCC, Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) held an emergency meeting early morning of Friday because of the situation.
“On this day, we decided to abort the search and retrieval operations because of the problem on the pesticide inside the ship which can also affect our divers,” De Castro said in a press conference.
The MV Princess of the Stars is carrying a 10 metric tons or 10,000 kilos of endosulfan. As explained by Bautista, the chemical was put in a box inside 40-foot container. “The box is being covered by a plastic but it was not sealed and was only tied with a wire at the top of it,” she said.
The pesticide that was inside the ferry is an endosulfan a kind of pesticide used for pineapple against mites and it was considered as highly toxic chemical.
According to DOTC Undersecretary Elena Bautista their office received a letter addressed to DOTC Sec Leandro Mendoza from Fertilizer Pesticide Authority (FPA) stating that on June 24, they received a letter from Del Monte Philippines that the MV Princess is carrying the said pesticide. Del Monte said that the pesticides belongs to them.
The said letter from FPA received by the DOTC Thursday afternoon. According to Bautista the FPA gave them two copy of letters from del Monet informing the FPA that the MV Princess is carrying their pesticide and another letter of Del Monte to Sulpicio Lines declaring that there is a toxic substance on their cargo and to take precautionary measures for the environment and for the passengers.
“Obviously, the Sulpicio Lines did not informed the government that there is a pesticide inside the capsized ship, with this information we will make sure that the company will be held liable for this,” De Castro said.
The said pesticides will be brought to Cebu, then from Cebu it was supposed to be brought to Cagayan de Oro where the Del Monte has pineapple plantation.
On the said pres conference, the Philippine Coast Guard will also be under investigation whether they really do not know that there is a pesticide inside the passenger vessel.
“We are checking on that, the ship should get authority or permission from PCG and to declare that they will be carrying hazardous material,” Bautista said.
She also said that it is prohibited for a passenger vessel to carry a hazardous chemical, so if there was no certification from PCG, the Sulpicio Lines did not follow rules and regulations. “It is very that they violated some rules, and what we are confirming now is that the chemical was placed on the same area were the vegetables was placed,” De Castro said.
The said pesticide is not ban in the country but was being categorized as restricted and only those with pineapple industry can have it. Executive Director of the FPA Dr. Norlito explained that only Del Monte and Dole are the only company who can import it in the Philippines.
The endosulfan is being used as pesticide for pineapples against mites, being diluted in a water and to be put directly on the soil.
The pesticide was said to be placed on the other end of the ship, that was being submerged in the water.
About 100 divers that were exposed on the water will be under medical check-up to know if they were being contaminated already also to study on how they can get the pesticide out of the ship.
On Saturday, June 28, some divers with protective gears and expertise on the chemicals will dive at the area to get water samples to check if the endosulfan already diluted in the water. Though they are saying that the endosulfan does not easily dissolve on water.
June 27, 2008
Story 1: Search and retrieval operations on the capsized ferry suspended due to pesticide inside
The National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) has announced the suspension of search and retrieval operations on the capsized passenger vessel in Sibuyan Island after the authorities received information that tons of pesticide were inside the ferry.
Vice-President Noli de Castro together with the NDCC, Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) held an emergency meeting early morning of Friday because of the situation.
“On this day, we decided to abort the search and retrieval operations because of the problem on the pesticide inside the ship which can also affect our divers,” De Castro said in a press conference.
The MV Princess of the Stars is carrying a 10 metric tons or 10,000 kilos of endosulfan. As explained by Bautista, the chemical was put in a box inside 40-foot container. “The box is being covered by a plastic but it was not sealed and was only tied with a wire at the top of it,” she said.
The pesticide that was inside the ferry is an endosulfan a kind of pesticide used for pineapple against mites and it was considered as highly toxic chemical.
According to DOTC Undersecretary Elena Bautista their office received a letter addressed to DOTC Sec Leandro Mendoza from Fertilizer Pesticide Authority (FPA) stating that on June 24, they received a letter from Del Monte Philippines that the MV Princess is carrying the said pesticide. Del Monte said that the pesticides belongs to them.
The said letter from FPA received by the DOTC Thursday afternoon. According to Bautista the FPA gave them two copy of letters from del Monet informing the FPA that the MV Princess is carrying their pesticide and another letter of Del Monte to Sulpicio Lines declaring that there is a toxic substance on their cargo and to take precautionary measures for the environment and for the passengers.
“Obviously, the Sulpicio Lines did not informed the government that there is a pesticide inside the capsized ship, with this information we will make sure that the company will be held liable for this,” De Castro said.
The said pesticides will be brought to Cebu, then from Cebu it was supposed to be brought to Cagayan de Oro where the Del Monte has pineapple plantation.
On the said pres conference, the Philippine Coast Guard will also be under investigation whether they really do not know that there is a pesticide inside the passenger vessel.
“We are checking on that, the ship should get authority or permission from PCG and to declare that they will be carrying hazardous material,” Bautista said.
She also said that it is prohibited for a passenger vessel to carry a hazardous chemical, so if there was no certification from PCG, the Sulpicio Lines did not follow rules and regulations. “It is very that they violated some rules, and what we are confirming now is that the chemical was placed on the same area were the vegetables was placed,” De Castro said.
The said pesticide is not ban in the country but was being categorized as restricted and only those with pineapple industry can have it. Executive Director of the FPA Dr. Norlito explained that only Del Monte and Dole are the only company who can import it in the Philippines.
The endosulfan is being used as pesticide for pineapples against mites, being diluted in a water and to be put directly on the soil.
The pesticide was said to be placed on the other end of the ship, that was being submerged in the water.
About 100 divers that were exposed on the water will be under medical check-up to know if they were being contaminated already also to study on how they can get the pesticide out of the ship.
On Saturday, June 28, some divers with protective gears and expertise on the chemicals will dive at the area to get water samples to check if the endosulfan already diluted in the water. Though they are saying that the endosulfan does not easily dissolve on water.
MSU professor kidnapped in Lanao del Sur
Maimi
June 27, 2008
Story 2: MSU professor kidnapped in Lanao del Sur
A professor from Mindanao State University was believed to be abducted by alleged Abu Sayyaf members last June 26.
The abduction happened in the national highway in Barangay Bago-an Ingud, Saguiran town of Lanao del Sur when five unidentified armed men flagged down a color green jeepney (DRN-719) with 24 passengers including the driver.
One of the suspects took the wheels of the jeepney while the rest of the armed men boarded the vehicle.
Upon turning left on a certain area the jeepney stopped due damage in accelerator, prompting for the abductors to leave 23 passengers and bring one of the passengers. The victim was identified as Professor Sherwin Nacua, 43, of Biology department of Mindanao State University.
The professor was transferred in a color blue motorcycle who arrived at the area with other armed men who are riding in motorcycles. The motorcycle headed towards Piabao town of Lanao del Sur while other abductors followed them riding in other motorcycles.
The 23 passengers were left at the area and was recovered by the authority and brought to Lanao Del Sur Police Provincial office for debriefing.
According to Lanao Del Sur Police Provincial Director Sr. Supt. Taniares Agat, there is no demands yet from the abductors. There is already a crisis management committee headed by Lanao del Sur Governor Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. who is handling the situation but unfortunately they are not yet receiving any call from the abductors.
June 27, 2008
Story 2: MSU professor kidnapped in Lanao del Sur
A professor from Mindanao State University was believed to be abducted by alleged Abu Sayyaf members last June 26.
The abduction happened in the national highway in Barangay Bago-an Ingud, Saguiran town of Lanao del Sur when five unidentified armed men flagged down a color green jeepney (DRN-719) with 24 passengers including the driver.
One of the suspects took the wheels of the jeepney while the rest of the armed men boarded the vehicle.
Upon turning left on a certain area the jeepney stopped due damage in accelerator, prompting for the abductors to leave 23 passengers and bring one of the passengers. The victim was identified as Professor Sherwin Nacua, 43, of Biology department of Mindanao State University.
The professor was transferred in a color blue motorcycle who arrived at the area with other armed men who are riding in motorcycles. The motorcycle headed towards Piabao town of Lanao del Sur while other abductors followed them riding in other motorcycles.
The 23 passengers were left at the area and was recovered by the authority and brought to Lanao Del Sur Police Provincial office for debriefing.
According to Lanao Del Sur Police Provincial Director Sr. Supt. Taniares Agat, there is no demands yet from the abductors. There is already a crisis management committee headed by Lanao del Sur Governor Governor Mamintal Adiong Jr. who is handling the situation but unfortunately they are not yet receiving any call from the abductors.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
death toll on MV princess now 124
maimi
June 26, 2008
Story 4: death toll on MV princess now 124
Death toll on MV Princess of the Stars now reached 124 as the search for more bodies continues. Out of 124 19 are male; 5 female; 2 children and 98 unidentified adults and still under verification..
The Philippine Coast Guard also reported 56 survivors on their list now; 40 male; 6 female; 5 still under verification and 5 crew members.
Though it is not clear now how many of the fatalities were seen floating and inside the vessel.
Meanwhile Police Regional Director 4B Chief Supt. Luisito Palmera reported that the divers already retrieved seven bodies from the vessel including one child. Palmera also added divers are having difficulty on getting more bodies inside the vessels because that some debris might fall on the divers.
In addition, Navy Spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said 14 bodies were already recovered floating at the sea at the vicinity of san Fernando, Romblon and was brought immediately to Cebu Princess being docked at Sibuyan Island.
According to him two vessels were at the area as well helping in retrieving the bodies. These are the PS-28 which is about 186 feet and DF-342 which is about 40-50 feet.
Arevalo explained that in the process of getting the bodies on the water. He said the ship will unload their rubber boats then the divers will get the bodies at the water then load it on the ship mentioned.
“This process take times, more than an hour, that is why many people think we are slow in our work here,” Arevalo said.
He also said that most of the bodies are far from each other. Another reason that is why their operations were being delayed.
He also added that from Romblon to the Burias Island where the Cebu Princess is, the travel time took 8 hours. So, it will took 8 hours in bringing the body from the sea to the depository vessel.
Communication problems also occurring, personnel from the site can not send proper information in Manila for consolidating the reports.
June 26, 2008
Story 4: death toll on MV princess now 124
Death toll on MV Princess of the Stars now reached 124 as the search for more bodies continues. Out of 124 19 are male; 5 female; 2 children and 98 unidentified adults and still under verification..
The Philippine Coast Guard also reported 56 survivors on their list now; 40 male; 6 female; 5 still under verification and 5 crew members.
Though it is not clear now how many of the fatalities were seen floating and inside the vessel.
Meanwhile Police Regional Director 4B Chief Supt. Luisito Palmera reported that the divers already retrieved seven bodies from the vessel including one child. Palmera also added divers are having difficulty on getting more bodies inside the vessels because that some debris might fall on the divers.
In addition, Navy Spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo said 14 bodies were already recovered floating at the sea at the vicinity of san Fernando, Romblon and was brought immediately to Cebu Princess being docked at Sibuyan Island.
According to him two vessels were at the area as well helping in retrieving the bodies. These are the PS-28 which is about 186 feet and DF-342 which is about 40-50 feet.
Arevalo explained that in the process of getting the bodies on the water. He said the ship will unload their rubber boats then the divers will get the bodies at the water then load it on the ship mentioned.
“This process take times, more than an hour, that is why many people think we are slow in our work here,” Arevalo said.
He also said that most of the bodies are far from each other. Another reason that is why their operations were being delayed.
He also added that from Romblon to the Burias Island where the Cebu Princess is, the travel time took 8 hours. So, it will took 8 hours in bringing the body from the sea to the depository vessel.
Communication problems also occurring, personnel from the site can not send proper information in Manila for consolidating the reports.
Alleged Abu Sayyaf member arrested in Sulu
Miami
June 26, 2008
Story 1: Alleged Abu Sayyaf member arrested in Sulu
An alleged Abu Sayyaf member was arrested in Sulu Wednesday afternoon after he was being sighted walking in near the Jolo airport, official said.
The suspect was identified as Jul Akram Hadjail and now at the custody of 3rd marine Brigade. He was arrested by the marines at around 11:30 am in the vicinity of the Jolo Airport in the town proper of Jolo, Sulu.
He is still undergoing the tactical interrogation according to Clemen.
He was arrested while walking on the said area. Clemen said the suspect is under surveillance for about a week already, then yesterday (Wednesday) he was arrested.
Clemen also said that they arrested the suspect through warrant of arrest and admitted that they are not sure yet if he is involved in the kidnapping of the ABS-CBN news team. But this is also being investigated.
Hadjail has a pending case of multiple murder and multiple frustrated murder and has a reward money of Php150,000 on his arrest.
June 26, 2008
Story 1: Alleged Abu Sayyaf member arrested in Sulu
An alleged Abu Sayyaf member was arrested in Sulu Wednesday afternoon after he was being sighted walking in near the Jolo airport, official said.
The suspect was identified as Jul Akram Hadjail and now at the custody of 3rd marine Brigade. He was arrested by the marines at around 11:30 am in the vicinity of the Jolo Airport in the town proper of Jolo, Sulu.
He is still undergoing the tactical interrogation according to Clemen.
He was arrested while walking on the said area. Clemen said the suspect is under surveillance for about a week already, then yesterday (Wednesday) he was arrested.
Clemen also said that they arrested the suspect through warrant of arrest and admitted that they are not sure yet if he is involved in the kidnapping of the ABS-CBN news team. But this is also being investigated.
Hadjail has a pending case of multiple murder and multiple frustrated murder and has a reward money of Php150,000 on his arrest.
AFP on track for the 2010 deadline on eradicating the insurgencies
Miami
June 26, 2008
Story 3: AFP on track for the 2010 deadline on eradicating the insurgencies
The Armed Forces of the Philippines claim that they are on track on the 2010 deadline given by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to eradicate the insurgencies in the country.
The CPP-NPA-NDF still considers to be the major national threat in the country because “This group has threat to overthrow this government and for them to make their own,” AFP Chief of Staff Alexander Yano said in the media forum with the members of Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP). Yano added that the NPA still have 5,600 active members.
AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Maj. Gen. Romeo Lustestica confirm that they are on track on their 2010 deadline to defeat the insurgency groups because they have brought them down to an inconsequential level, “We are confident that we will be able to get our target. When we say we are defeating insurgency, it means that we have brought them down to an inconsequential level, that means we have destroyed their forces at least 70 percent so that is what we mean when we say that we are able to defeat insurgency.”
Though Yano had admitted that they cannot reduce it into zero. “There will always be recalcitrance in any society just like a small family,” Yano said.
He added what he mean by inconsequential level is that the group can no longer have the capability to affect governance and the police can addressed the situation because it will be only considered as plain law enforcement.
On the Abu Sayyaf members, Yano believed that they are already reduced to 360 members and they look at them as a loose organization with no leader to follow and to look into. “Some of them may have been codnucting their own operations and now has degenerated into a money making group or activity devoid of any semblance of ideology or cause, they have degenerated into plain bandits and i feel that the leadership vacuum that is being experience now would be one of the main reasons why they have to generate both the leadership vacuum and fund income or fund shortages could have forced them to engage in this money making schemes,” Yano explained.
He also said operations is ongoing on the area where the news team of ABS-CBN was kidnapped.
June 26, 2008
Story 3: AFP on track for the 2010 deadline on eradicating the insurgencies
The Armed Forces of the Philippines claim that they are on track on the 2010 deadline given by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to eradicate the insurgencies in the country.
The CPP-NPA-NDF still considers to be the major national threat in the country because “This group has threat to overthrow this government and for them to make their own,” AFP Chief of Staff Alexander Yano said in the media forum with the members of Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP). Yano added that the NPA still have 5,600 active members.
AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Maj. Gen. Romeo Lustestica confirm that they are on track on their 2010 deadline to defeat the insurgency groups because they have brought them down to an inconsequential level, “We are confident that we will be able to get our target. When we say we are defeating insurgency, it means that we have brought them down to an inconsequential level, that means we have destroyed their forces at least 70 percent so that is what we mean when we say that we are able to defeat insurgency.”
Though Yano had admitted that they cannot reduce it into zero. “There will always be recalcitrance in any society just like a small family,” Yano said.
He added what he mean by inconsequential level is that the group can no longer have the capability to affect governance and the police can addressed the situation because it will be only considered as plain law enforcement.
On the Abu Sayyaf members, Yano believed that they are already reduced to 360 members and they look at them as a loose organization with no leader to follow and to look into. “Some of them may have been codnucting their own operations and now has degenerated into a money making group or activity devoid of any semblance of ideology or cause, they have degenerated into plain bandits and i feel that the leadership vacuum that is being experience now would be one of the main reasons why they have to generate both the leadership vacuum and fund income or fund shortages could have forced them to engage in this money making schemes,” Yano explained.
He also said operations is ongoing on the area where the news team of ABS-CBN was kidnapped.
Death toll on typhoon Frank reach almost 500
Miami
June 26, 2008
Story 2: Death toll on typhoon Frank reach almost 500
Based on the National and Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Update as of June 26 at 6:00 am, the death toll already reached 498 compared to 293 deaths as of June 25 6:00 pm excluding those who died in the capsized MV Princess of the Stars.
According to the Office of Civil Defense Administrator Glen Rabonza, the sudden blow of numbers on the casualties happened Wednesday midnight after some of the regions that were affected by the typhoon Frank updated their reports.
One of the problems that the NDCC is experiencing on tallying the number of casualties, missing and injured is because some areas has no electricity yet, “Some of the areas are having difficulties to send information to us because there are no electricity and the communication lines are still erratic,” Rabonza said.
Rabonza also added that on each region, they are also verifying the number of death through body count, “It is not that easy to transmit all the information because we are validating it.”
On the NDCC report 498 were declared dead already, 288 injured and 263 reportedly missing.
416 out of 498 came from Region 6 where it was badly hit by the typhoon Frank.
Around 178,467 houses were damaged, 59,616 were totally damaged, 118,851 partially damaged. 37,015 of totally damaged houses and 59,835 partially damaged houses came from Region 6.
Many roads and bridges were still impassable as of the moment in Region 4B, 6 and 8, which resulted to about Php662.5M.
Damaged to agriculture already reached Php2.221B, in breakdown livestock damage is about Php17.867M, in fisheries Php2.262B and in rice, crops and corn already reached Php316M.
The NDCC already facilitated the release of 9,610 sacks of rice for the areas affected by the typhoon. The Department of Health already instructed their doctors on each region to attend to those who are sick to prevent causing epidemic outbreak.
June 26, 2008
Story 2: Death toll on typhoon Frank reach almost 500
Based on the National and Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Update as of June 26 at 6:00 am, the death toll already reached 498 compared to 293 deaths as of June 25 6:00 pm excluding those who died in the capsized MV Princess of the Stars.
According to the Office of Civil Defense Administrator Glen Rabonza, the sudden blow of numbers on the casualties happened Wednesday midnight after some of the regions that were affected by the typhoon Frank updated their reports.
One of the problems that the NDCC is experiencing on tallying the number of casualties, missing and injured is because some areas has no electricity yet, “Some of the areas are having difficulties to send information to us because there are no electricity and the communication lines are still erratic,” Rabonza said.
Rabonza also added that on each region, they are also verifying the number of death through body count, “It is not that easy to transmit all the information because we are validating it.”
On the NDCC report 498 were declared dead already, 288 injured and 263 reportedly missing.
416 out of 498 came from Region 6 where it was badly hit by the typhoon Frank.
Around 178,467 houses were damaged, 59,616 were totally damaged, 118,851 partially damaged. 37,015 of totally damaged houses and 59,835 partially damaged houses came from Region 6.
Many roads and bridges were still impassable as of the moment in Region 4B, 6 and 8, which resulted to about Php662.5M.
Damaged to agriculture already reached Php2.221B, in breakdown livestock damage is about Php17.867M, in fisheries Php2.262B and in rice, crops and corn already reached Php316M.
The NDCC already facilitated the release of 9,610 sacks of rice for the areas affected by the typhoon. The Department of Health already instructed their doctors on each region to attend to those who are sick to prevent causing epidemic outbreak.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
NDCC UPDATE JUNE 25
UPDATE ON TYPHOON FRANK
NDCC report on death
Region 3 - 5
Region 4A - 11
Region 5 - 15
Region 7 - 8
Region 8 - 6
Region 10 - 4
Region 11 - -4
Region 12 - 5
ARMM - 19
Total of 77 death
125 injured
38 missing
Affected families 234,174 families, 1,161,664 persons fro 207 municipalities and 38 cities in 38 provinces in different region as stated above.
Total houses that were damaged 111,454...37,235 totally damages and 74,219 partially damaged.
Agriculture Php4 billion
--Php646 M rice
--Php400M corn
--Php260M crops
Fisheries Php2.2 billion
--5,000 metric tons of shrimps
--25,000 metric tons of milkfish
Infrastructures
--Php712 million
Report from Office of Civil Defense Region 6 as of 4:00 pm
Death region 6 already reached 273, missing 221 and injured 139.
Breakdown of death in region 6
Aklan - 50
Antique - 36
Capiz - 22
Iloilo province - 143
Negros occidental -4
Iloilo City - 18
Affected families in region 6---- 332,289 families or 1,584,337 persons
Number of families evacuated ----58, 559
Infrastructure damage Php515,775,000
Agriculture damage php1,146,822,810
NDCC report on death
Region 3 - 5
Region 4A - 11
Region 5 - 15
Region 7 - 8
Region 8 - 6
Region 10 - 4
Region 11 - -4
Region 12 - 5
ARMM - 19
Total of 77 death
125 injured
38 missing
Affected families 234,174 families, 1,161,664 persons fro 207 municipalities and 38 cities in 38 provinces in different region as stated above.
Total houses that were damaged 111,454...37,235 totally damages and 74,219 partially damaged.
Agriculture Php4 billion
--Php646 M rice
--Php400M corn
--Php260M crops
Fisheries Php2.2 billion
--5,000 metric tons of shrimps
--25,000 metric tons of milkfish
Infrastructures
--Php712 million
Report from Office of Civil Defense Region 6 as of 4:00 pm
Death region 6 already reached 273, missing 221 and injured 139.
Breakdown of death in region 6
Aklan - 50
Antique - 36
Capiz - 22
Iloilo province - 143
Negros occidental -4
Iloilo City - 18
Affected families in region 6---- 332,289 families or 1,584,337 persons
Number of families evacuated ----58, 559
Infrastructure damage Php515,775,000
Agriculture damage php1,146,822,810
UPDATE on MV Princess
UPDATE on MV Princess
87 already found floating
As of June 25, 2008----6:00 pm press briefing of NDCC. However, some of the bodies will be still under verification if they are passengers of the MV Princess of the Stars
-More or less 50 bodies were found at around 9:00 am floating at the sea around 17 nautical miles of Palana point in Burias Island, Masbate.
Three bodies were found at around 8:00 am in the shoreline of Burias Island
7 more bodies were found in the shoreline of San Pascual, Burias Island.27 floating bodies found in Pasacao, Sur
*excluding the 15 bodies inside the ship
67 bodies As of June 24, 2008:
-8 bodies were found from San Fernando, Masbate
-4 from Mulanay, Quezon
-55 from Claveria, Masbate
*excluding three from inside of the ship. They were seen on the opening portion where the divers enter the ship. Place were not identify. Two of these three were female and one male which was also the quarter master of the ship.
As of the moment, according to Lt. Commander Rogelio Villanueva, representative from PCG, they are having difficulties in communicating with the rescue team because of the erratic signal of communication. But he is assuming that the 15 bodies saw from the dining hall of the ship were already retrieved because that was the plan since Tuesday afternoon.
Retrieval operations for the 50 bodies still on-going.
The depth of the sunken ship is about 30-40 meters deep. The ship hit a coral underneath. Villanueva said, they still have to confirm if it rested on the seabed or just hanging at the corals.
Villanueva said they still lack on flashlights to be used under the sea though the US Navy already lend them about 20. He said they still be needing more than 50.
87 already found floating
As of June 25, 2008----6:00 pm press briefing of NDCC. However, some of the bodies will be still under verification if they are passengers of the MV Princess of the Stars
-More or less 50 bodies were found at around 9:00 am floating at the sea around 17 nautical miles of Palana point in Burias Island, Masbate.
Three bodies were found at around 8:00 am in the shoreline of Burias Island
7 more bodies were found in the shoreline of San Pascual, Burias Island.27 floating bodies found in Pasacao, Sur
*excluding the 15 bodies inside the ship
67 bodies As of June 24, 2008:
-8 bodies were found from San Fernando, Masbate
-4 from Mulanay, Quezon
-55 from Claveria, Masbate
*excluding three from inside of the ship. They were seen on the opening portion where the divers enter the ship. Place were not identify. Two of these three were female and one male which was also the quarter master of the ship.
As of the moment, according to Lt. Commander Rogelio Villanueva, representative from PCG, they are having difficulties in communicating with the rescue team because of the erratic signal of communication. But he is assuming that the 15 bodies saw from the dining hall of the ship were already retrieved because that was the plan since Tuesday afternoon.
Retrieval operations for the 50 bodies still on-going.
The depth of the sunken ship is about 30-40 meters deep. The ship hit a coral underneath. Villanueva said, they still have to confirm if it rested on the seabed or just hanging at the corals.
Villanueva said they still lack on flashlights to be used under the sea though the US Navy already lend them about 20. He said they still be needing more than 50.
official of manila Coast Guard relieved as the investigation begins
Miami
June 25, 2008
Story 3: official of manila Coast Guard relieved as the investigation begins
Station Commander of Manila Coast Guard was relieved from his post as the investigation on the capsized M/V Princess of the Stars starts.
Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Vice Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo order for the relive of Commander Erwin Balagas, the station commander of Manila Coast Guard.
PCG Commodore for National Capital Region (NCR) Luis Tuason confirmed this and said that not because he is relieve, it does not mean that he has a fault on the sinking of the vessel.
“He was relieved because to avoid the possibility of affecting the investigation, because the vessel came from Manila when it boarded, and he is the commander in Manila,” Tuason said.
June 25, 2008
Story 3: official of manila Coast Guard relieved as the investigation begins
Station Commander of Manila Coast Guard was relieved from his post as the investigation on the capsized M/V Princess of the Stars starts.
Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Vice Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo order for the relive of Commander Erwin Balagas, the station commander of Manila Coast Guard.
PCG Commodore for National Capital Region (NCR) Luis Tuason confirmed this and said that not because he is relieve, it does not mean that he has a fault on the sinking of the vessel.
“He was relieved because to avoid the possibility of affecting the investigation, because the vessel came from Manila when it boarded, and he is the commander in Manila,” Tuason said.
clash between MILF and government troops occurred in Sarangani
Miami
June 25, 2008
Story 2: clash between MILF and government troops occurred in Sarangani
A clash between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and 27th Infantry Battalion at Sarangani occurred early morning of Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
According to Major Armand Rico, Spokesperson of Eastern Mindanao Command, the encounter started at around 6:30 am when the armed men members of MILF attacked the Ptarol base of 27th IB in Barangay Ticulab, Maitum, Sarangani.
Rico said, the group that attacked the government troops is about 50 members of MILF. The encounter also reached the barangay Maguling. He also added that the encounter was finished at around 2:30 pm, but the government troops still stay at the area for security operations. The encounter stopped when the MILF leave the area.
He also added that troops are doing security operations at the area even before the clash happened because of intelligence report that power tower lines will be exploded by still unidentified group.
Rico said from the incident, one got killed in the encounter and believed to be a member of MILF named Agunod.
Meanwhile, Eid Kabalu, Spokesperson of MILF confirmed the incident and said that the incident was only due to the frustrtaion of their members on the peace process negotiations that did not push through, “Because some of the mediators are not focusing anymore.”
He also denied the reports of the military that there is one member of them that got killed. He said there were no fatalities or casualties on their part.
He added that the MILF also has a post in the said barangay.
June 25, 2008
Story 2: clash between MILF and government troops occurred in Sarangani
A clash between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and 27th Infantry Battalion at Sarangani occurred early morning of Wednesday, June 25, 2008.
According to Major Armand Rico, Spokesperson of Eastern Mindanao Command, the encounter started at around 6:30 am when the armed men members of MILF attacked the Ptarol base of 27th IB in Barangay Ticulab, Maitum, Sarangani.
Rico said, the group that attacked the government troops is about 50 members of MILF. The encounter also reached the barangay Maguling. He also added that the encounter was finished at around 2:30 pm, but the government troops still stay at the area for security operations. The encounter stopped when the MILF leave the area.
He also added that troops are doing security operations at the area even before the clash happened because of intelligence report that power tower lines will be exploded by still unidentified group.
Rico said from the incident, one got killed in the encounter and believed to be a member of MILF named Agunod.
Meanwhile, Eid Kabalu, Spokesperson of MILF confirmed the incident and said that the incident was only due to the frustrtaion of their members on the peace process negotiations that did not push through, “Because some of the mediators are not focusing anymore.”
He also denied the reports of the military that there is one member of them that got killed. He said there were no fatalities or casualties on their part.
He added that the MILF also has a post in the said barangay.
UPDATED Story 1: More bodies being found adrift the sea, and 15 bodies sighted inside M/V Princess of the Stars
Miami
June 25, 2008
UPDATED Story 1: More bodies being found adrift the sea, and 15 bodies sighted inside M/V Princess of the Stars
More bodies has been found floating at the sea and at the shoreline of Masbate, and another 15 bodies were sighted inside the passenger vessel, official said.
Lt. Commander Rogelio Villanueva of the Philippine Coast Guard, said that the team of divers at the scene where the M/V Princess of the Stars capsized. “The divers saw 15 floating bodies at the first class dining hall of the vessel,” Villanueva said.
Since morning of Wednesday, June 25, the divers started to do retrieve those bodies. Villanueva added that they are still looking for possible survivors, though the chances are becoming slimmer as the days pass by.
More or less 50 bodies were found at around 9:00 am floating at the sea around 17 nautical miles of Palana point in Burias Island, Masbate. According to Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo these 54 bodies will be still verified if they are all passengers of the M/V Princess of the Stars.
Three bodies were found at around 8:00 am in the shoreline of Burias Island, “Two of them are female, the other one is male and believed to be a Croatia based on his skin color, but this is still under verification for us to be sure of this details,” Arevalo added.
7 more bodies were found in the shoreline of San Pascual, Burias Island.
Because of many bodies being recovered and seen floating at Burias Island, Arevalo appeals to send them more or less 150 cadaver bags.
Meanwhile, National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Spokesman Anthony Golez, said that the Philippine government has accepted, “The offer from Hawaii of one USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier to help us in our rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas devastated by the calamity.” It is unknown yet when the aircraft carrier will arrive in the Philippines.
Meanwhile, Vilanueva said that they are hopeful that many bodies will be retrieved now as they are all raising against time.
Recovered bodies are being brought at the dock near Romblon, where the Cebu Princess vessel of the Sulpicio Lines is currently staying which served to be the depository ship for the bodies.
The bodies will be brought to Cebu City for the process of identifying the bodies and verifying it if they are all passengers of the M/V Princess of the Star, this is according to Mr. Ed Go, Vice-President of Sulpicio Lines. But, if the family wanted to bring their loved ones in Manila, the Sulpicio Lines will shoulder it as well.
June 25, 2008
UPDATED Story 1: More bodies being found adrift the sea, and 15 bodies sighted inside M/V Princess of the Stars
More bodies has been found floating at the sea and at the shoreline of Masbate, and another 15 bodies were sighted inside the passenger vessel, official said.
Lt. Commander Rogelio Villanueva of the Philippine Coast Guard, said that the team of divers at the scene where the M/V Princess of the Stars capsized. “The divers saw 15 floating bodies at the first class dining hall of the vessel,” Villanueva said.
Since morning of Wednesday, June 25, the divers started to do retrieve those bodies. Villanueva added that they are still looking for possible survivors, though the chances are becoming slimmer as the days pass by.
More or less 50 bodies were found at around 9:00 am floating at the sea around 17 nautical miles of Palana point in Burias Island, Masbate. According to Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo these 54 bodies will be still verified if they are all passengers of the M/V Princess of the Stars.
Three bodies were found at around 8:00 am in the shoreline of Burias Island, “Two of them are female, the other one is male and believed to be a Croatia based on his skin color, but this is still under verification for us to be sure of this details,” Arevalo added.
7 more bodies were found in the shoreline of San Pascual, Burias Island.
Because of many bodies being recovered and seen floating at Burias Island, Arevalo appeals to send them more or less 150 cadaver bags.
Meanwhile, National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Spokesman Anthony Golez, said that the Philippine government has accepted, “The offer from Hawaii of one USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier to help us in our rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas devastated by the calamity.” It is unknown yet when the aircraft carrier will arrive in the Philippines.
Meanwhile, Vilanueva said that they are hopeful that many bodies will be retrieved now as they are all raising against time.
Recovered bodies are being brought at the dock near Romblon, where the Cebu Princess vessel of the Sulpicio Lines is currently staying which served to be the depository ship for the bodies.
The bodies will be brought to Cebu City for the process of identifying the bodies and verifying it if they are all passengers of the M/V Princess of the Star, this is according to Mr. Ed Go, Vice-President of Sulpicio Lines. But, if the family wanted to bring their loved ones in Manila, the Sulpicio Lines will shoulder it as well.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
More bodies being found adrift the sea, and 15 bodies sighted inside M/V Princess of the Stars
Miami
June 25, 2008
Story 1: More bodies being found adrift the sea, and 15 bodies sighted inside M/V Princess of the Stars
More bodies has been found floating at the sea and at the shoreline of Masbate, and another 15 bodies were sighted inside the passenger vessel, official said.
Lt. Commander Rogelio Villanueva of the Philippine Coast Guard, said that the team of divers at the scene where the M/V Princess of the Stars capsized. “The divers saw 15 floating bodies at the first class dining hall of the vessel,” Villanueva said.
Since morning of Wednesday, June 25, the divers started to do retrieve those bodies. Villanueva added that they are still looking for possible survivors, though the chances are becoming slimmer as the days pass by.
More or less 50 bodies were found at around 9:00 am floating at the sea around 17 nautical miles of Palana point in Burias Island, Masbate. According to Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo these 54 bodies will be still verified if they are all passengers of the M/V Princess of the Stars.
Three bodies were found at around 8:00 am in the shoreline of Burias Island, “Two of them are female, the other one is male and believed to be a Croatia based on his skin color, but this is still under verification for us to be sure of this details,” Arevalo added.
7 more bodies were found in the shoreline of San Pascual, Burias Island.
Because of many bodies being recovered and seen floating at Burias Island, Arevalo appeals to send them more or less 150 cadaver bags.
Meanwhile, National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Spokesman Anthony Golez, said that the Philippine government has accepted, “The offer from Hawaii of one USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier to help us in our rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas devastated by the calamity.” It is unknown yet when the aircraft carrier will arrive in the Philippines.
Meanwhile, Vilanueva said that they are hopeful that many bodies will be retrieved now as they are all raising against time.
June 25, 2008
Story 1: More bodies being found adrift the sea, and 15 bodies sighted inside M/V Princess of the Stars
More bodies has been found floating at the sea and at the shoreline of Masbate, and another 15 bodies were sighted inside the passenger vessel, official said.
Lt. Commander Rogelio Villanueva of the Philippine Coast Guard, said that the team of divers at the scene where the M/V Princess of the Stars capsized. “The divers saw 15 floating bodies at the first class dining hall of the vessel,” Villanueva said.
Since morning of Wednesday, June 25, the divers started to do retrieve those bodies. Villanueva added that they are still looking for possible survivors, though the chances are becoming slimmer as the days pass by.
More or less 50 bodies were found at around 9:00 am floating at the sea around 17 nautical miles of Palana point in Burias Island, Masbate. According to Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalo these 54 bodies will be still verified if they are all passengers of the M/V Princess of the Stars.
Three bodies were found at around 8:00 am in the shoreline of Burias Island, “Two of them are female, the other one is male and believed to be a Croatia based on his skin color, but this is still under verification for us to be sure of this details,” Arevalo added.
7 more bodies were found in the shoreline of San Pascual, Burias Island.
Because of many bodies being recovered and seen floating at Burias Island, Arevalo appeals to send them more or less 150 cadaver bags.
Meanwhile, National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Spokesman Anthony Golez, said that the Philippine government has accepted, “The offer from Hawaii of one USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier to help us in our rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in areas devastated by the calamity.” It is unknown yet when the aircraft carrier will arrive in the Philippines.
Meanwhile, Vilanueva said that they are hopeful that many bodies will be retrieved now as they are all raising against time.
Rescue team able to go inside the capsized ferry, retrieved three bodies inside, reported 70 dead passengers
miami
June 24, 2008
Story: Rescue team able to go inside the capsized ferry, retrieved three bodies inside, reported 70 dead passengers
The divers for the search and rescue team were able to go inside the capsized ferry M/V Princess of the Star and were able to see floating bodies inside of the capsized ferry, three of which were retrieved, official said.
“Coast guard divers were able to get inside this morning. Since yesterday (Monday) the rescue tem already studying how and where they can get inside the vessel but they cannot do it because of the strong winds and current at the area,” Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Vice Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said.
He confirmed that three people were also retrieved inside the vessel, one is a crewmember still wearing his uniform attached to it his handheld radio and the other one is a passenger.
According to Commodore Luis Tuason of NCR PCG, 14 divers went under the sea from 6:00 am to 10:00 am of Tuesday. The operation will continue till 5:00 pm or depending on the weather condition at the area.
On the press briefing of the NDCC at around 6:30 pm in Camp Aguinaldo, Lt. Commander Rogelio Villanueva, representative from the PCG finally confirmed that they have 70 dead bodies already which belongs to the ferry. On his breakdown, 8 retrieved from the Sibuyan Island of San Fernando, Romblon, 4 from Mulanay, Quezon and 55 from Claveria, Masbate.
The PCG also recorded 48 survivors. 4 retrieved from Sibuyan island, 39 from Mulanay, Quezon and 5 from Claveria, Masbate.
Villanueva said as of 4:00 pm Tuesday, there were already have 40 divers came from Coast Guard and another 40 from Coast guard auxiliary and 10 divers from the US Navy Ship Stockholm. The US Navy ship arrived at the scene at around 3:30 am to assist in the rescue operation.
The Coast Guard also added that the divers having difficulty in entering inside the ship because it is very dark inside. They will be needing additional lights to be used inside.
However the divers were able to see the accommodation compartment and the bridge and has seen many floating bodies but they cannot count on it yet..
As for the first plan that they will make a whole at the hull of the ship, this was disregarded because it will be more dangerous. Villanueva explained, cutting the ship or creating a whole may cause for the ship to sink because air might enter on the whole that they will be making. “Air pressure will not be helpful for us, also the divers might drowned as well,” Villanueva said.
The other thing that they are considering why they do not want to cut the hull of the ship is because they might hit the tanker of the ship and will cause more damage on the area.
Meanwhile, according to Vice President of Sulpico Lines Mr. Ed Go and VP for Passenger service, representatives from Sulpicio Lines who attended the press briefing said that they will shoulder the expenses of the victims as well both the living and the dead.
For the death families, Php200,000 will be allotted for each of them and can be claim by the immediate family. But they have to undergo a process to prove that they are really the immediate family. The Department of Social Welfare and Development will assit the victims on processing it.
For the survivors, Sulpicio Lines will shoulder the medications, hospitalization and even their fare trip on going to Cebu City or Manila.
NDCC Executive Director Anthony Golez said that the body of the victims will be brought to Cebu City since most of them are natives of Cebu. The bodies will be brought in Cebu city for proper identification of the body. The NBI will be the one who will do the identification of the body.
June 24, 2008
Story: Rescue team able to go inside the capsized ferry, retrieved three bodies inside, reported 70 dead passengers
The divers for the search and rescue team were able to go inside the capsized ferry M/V Princess of the Star and were able to see floating bodies inside of the capsized ferry, three of which were retrieved, official said.
“Coast guard divers were able to get inside this morning. Since yesterday (Monday) the rescue tem already studying how and where they can get inside the vessel but they cannot do it because of the strong winds and current at the area,” Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Vice Admiral Wilfredo Tamayo said.
He confirmed that three people were also retrieved inside the vessel, one is a crewmember still wearing his uniform attached to it his handheld radio and the other one is a passenger.
According to Commodore Luis Tuason of NCR PCG, 14 divers went under the sea from 6:00 am to 10:00 am of Tuesday. The operation will continue till 5:00 pm or depending on the weather condition at the area.
On the press briefing of the NDCC at around 6:30 pm in Camp Aguinaldo, Lt. Commander Rogelio Villanueva, representative from the PCG finally confirmed that they have 70 dead bodies already which belongs to the ferry. On his breakdown, 8 retrieved from the Sibuyan Island of San Fernando, Romblon, 4 from Mulanay, Quezon and 55 from Claveria, Masbate.
The PCG also recorded 48 survivors. 4 retrieved from Sibuyan island, 39 from Mulanay, Quezon and 5 from Claveria, Masbate.
Villanueva said as of 4:00 pm Tuesday, there were already have 40 divers came from Coast Guard and another 40 from Coast guard auxiliary and 10 divers from the US Navy Ship Stockholm. The US Navy ship arrived at the scene at around 3:30 am to assist in the rescue operation.
The Coast Guard also added that the divers having difficulty in entering inside the ship because it is very dark inside. They will be needing additional lights to be used inside.
However the divers were able to see the accommodation compartment and the bridge and has seen many floating bodies but they cannot count on it yet..
As for the first plan that they will make a whole at the hull of the ship, this was disregarded because it will be more dangerous. Villanueva explained, cutting the ship or creating a whole may cause for the ship to sink because air might enter on the whole that they will be making. “Air pressure will not be helpful for us, also the divers might drowned as well,” Villanueva said.
The other thing that they are considering why they do not want to cut the hull of the ship is because they might hit the tanker of the ship and will cause more damage on the area.
Meanwhile, according to Vice President of Sulpico Lines Mr. Ed Go and VP for Passenger service, representatives from Sulpicio Lines who attended the press briefing said that they will shoulder the expenses of the victims as well both the living and the dead.
For the death families, Php200,000 will be allotted for each of them and can be claim by the immediate family. But they have to undergo a process to prove that they are really the immediate family. The Department of Social Welfare and Development will assit the victims on processing it.
For the survivors, Sulpicio Lines will shoulder the medications, hospitalization and even their fare trip on going to Cebu City or Manila.
NDCC Executive Director Anthony Golez said that the body of the victims will be brought to Cebu City since most of them are natives of Cebu. The bodies will be brought in Cebu city for proper identification of the body. The NBI will be the one who will do the identification of the body.
11 fishermen rescued in La Union, 13 still missing
Miami
June 24, 2008
Story: 11 fishermen rescued in La Union, 13 still missing
Authorities from Region 2 was able to rescue 11 fishermen who were reportedly missing since Monday morning. They were rescued at around 9:00 am of June 24, in the shoreline of Pilar, Ilocos Sur.
Deputy Chief of Police in Agoo, La Union, Senior Inspector Bernard Sanmisua said the rescued victims were already turned over to his office as the victims were resident of Barangay San Nicolas, Agoo, la Union.
Sanmisua said there were two groups of fishermen on different boat who went fishing on Sunday midnight not knowing of the coming typhoon. One group composed of 11 and the other group composed of 13 fishermen.
Sanmisua explained that when the group were already at the water, they already separated. That is why up to now the rescue team do not know where are the other group are. The rescue team were composed of Philippine Coast Guard from Region 2, La Union Police and Northern Luzon Naval Force.
According to the 11 fishermen that were rescued, their boat did not capsized or sunken that is why they were still alive. What they do is to row back where they came from but because of the current and strong winds they were swept away towards the shoreline of Pilar, Ilocos Sur.
The authorities still continuing to find the 13 others who were originally with the 11 that were rescued Tuesday morning.
June 24, 2008
Story: 11 fishermen rescued in La Union, 13 still missing
Authorities from Region 2 was able to rescue 11 fishermen who were reportedly missing since Monday morning. They were rescued at around 9:00 am of June 24, in the shoreline of Pilar, Ilocos Sur.
Deputy Chief of Police in Agoo, La Union, Senior Inspector Bernard Sanmisua said the rescued victims were already turned over to his office as the victims were resident of Barangay San Nicolas, Agoo, la Union.
Sanmisua said there were two groups of fishermen on different boat who went fishing on Sunday midnight not knowing of the coming typhoon. One group composed of 11 and the other group composed of 13 fishermen.
Sanmisua explained that when the group were already at the water, they already separated. That is why up to now the rescue team do not know where are the other group are. The rescue team were composed of Philippine Coast Guard from Region 2, La Union Police and Northern Luzon Naval Force.
According to the 11 fishermen that were rescued, their boat did not capsized or sunken that is why they were still alive. What they do is to row back where they came from but because of the current and strong winds they were swept away towards the shoreline of Pilar, Ilocos Sur.
The authorities still continuing to find the 13 others who were originally with the 11 that were rescued Tuesday morning.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Death Toll for typhoon Frank reaches 117, NDCC said
Miami
June 24, 2008
Story: Death Toll for typhoon Frank reaches 117, NDCC said
The death toll now reached 117 due to the typhoon Frank that affects the Philippines during the weekend.
National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Executive Director Anthony Golez confirmed the number of death during the press briefing at the NDCC. The number of deaths came from Regions 1, 3, 4A, 4B, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, ARMM, CARAGA and NCR.
There were also 139 reported injuries and 44 missing. Reported houses damaged already reached 105,374.
Golez also said that a C-130 will be going to Aklan, to deliver relief goods; water purification system and medicines. Doctors will also be going to Aklan for medical mission in the area to attend to the needs of those who got sick because of the typhoon.
Golez added that they still do not know the extent of damage in the province of Aklan as the province is having difficulty in giving them reports, “They still have problems in communications line, that is why we still do not know the extent of damage on the area.”
The NDCC has plan to send people or assessment team in Aklan to know what the province still be needing.
Meanwhile, the Police Regional Office (PRO) of Region 6 has reported 169 as dead, 218 missing and 82 injured. According to the Spokesperson of PRO 6, Supt. Ranulfo Demiar, 99% of those who died were due to drowning as the flood in the provinces of Ilo-ilo reached 9 to 10 feet.
He also added that most of the area Ilo-ilo has no electricity yet.
June 24, 2008
Story: Death Toll for typhoon Frank reaches 117, NDCC said
The death toll now reached 117 due to the typhoon Frank that affects the Philippines during the weekend.
National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Executive Director Anthony Golez confirmed the number of death during the press briefing at the NDCC. The number of deaths came from Regions 1, 3, 4A, 4B, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, ARMM, CARAGA and NCR.
There were also 139 reported injuries and 44 missing. Reported houses damaged already reached 105,374.
Golez also said that a C-130 will be going to Aklan, to deliver relief goods; water purification system and medicines. Doctors will also be going to Aklan for medical mission in the area to attend to the needs of those who got sick because of the typhoon.
Golez added that they still do not know the extent of damage in the province of Aklan as the province is having difficulty in giving them reports, “They still have problems in communications line, that is why we still do not know the extent of damage on the area.”
The NDCC has plan to send people or assessment team in Aklan to know what the province still be needing.
Meanwhile, the Police Regional Office (PRO) of Region 6 has reported 169 as dead, 218 missing and 82 injured. According to the Spokesperson of PRO 6, Supt. Ranulfo Demiar, 99% of those who died were due to drowning as the flood in the provinces of Ilo-ilo reached 9 to 10 feet.
He also added that most of the area Ilo-ilo has no electricity yet.
Coast Guard continue on search and rescue operations on the victims of MV Princess Star
Maimi
June 23, 2008
Story: Coast Guard continue on search and rescue operations on the victims of MV Princess Star
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that they continue on the search and rescue operations on the shipping vessel that capsized in Romblon.
The MV Princess of the Star owned by the Sulpicio Lines, capsized last Saturday at around 1:00 pm Saturday, June 21 in san Fernando, Romblon. According to the coast guard, they received distress call at around 12:55 pm of June 21, 2008.
“There is a continuing effort from the PCG to go on with the search and rescue operations,” Commodore Luis Tuason, chief of the Metro Manila Coast Guard, said.
As of the moment, the PCG received reports from Masbate that they already have 30 survivors, 2 of which were recovered from Romblon and others were in Mulanay, Quezon. An additional reports of 30-45 survivors are appearing but the Coast Guar said they have to verify it if they are passengers of the vessel or victim of the typhoon itself.
According to Tuason, they have to investigate whether the captain of the ship were able to receive information that there is a Signal number 3 in Romblon, because if there is signal number 3, the vessel should take shelter on the nearest port.
Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalosaid that their team is also helping in the rescue operations. According to him, their team already approached vessel. “We go near on the ship and knock on it several times to check if somebody will answer the knck, but unfortunately there was none.”
But he also said that they are optimist that there are still survivors that maybe swept away on other places.
The M/V Princess of the Star has 849 total number of passengers. 121 of it were crew members, 4 sea Marshalls from Coast Guard and Navy and 724 passengers.
June 23, 2008
Story: Coast Guard continue on search and rescue operations on the victims of MV Princess Star
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that they continue on the search and rescue operations on the shipping vessel that capsized in Romblon.
The MV Princess of the Star owned by the Sulpicio Lines, capsized last Saturday at around 1:00 pm Saturday, June 21 in san Fernando, Romblon. According to the coast guard, they received distress call at around 12:55 pm of June 21, 2008.
“There is a continuing effort from the PCG to go on with the search and rescue operations,” Commodore Luis Tuason, chief of the Metro Manila Coast Guard, said.
As of the moment, the PCG received reports from Masbate that they already have 30 survivors, 2 of which were recovered from Romblon and others were in Mulanay, Quezon. An additional reports of 30-45 survivors are appearing but the Coast Guar said they have to verify it if they are passengers of the vessel or victim of the typhoon itself.
According to Tuason, they have to investigate whether the captain of the ship were able to receive information that there is a Signal number 3 in Romblon, because if there is signal number 3, the vessel should take shelter on the nearest port.
Navy spokesman Lt. Col. Edgard Arevalosaid that their team is also helping in the rescue operations. According to him, their team already approached vessel. “We go near on the ship and knock on it several times to check if somebody will answer the knck, but unfortunately there was none.”
But he also said that they are optimist that there are still survivors that maybe swept away on other places.
The M/V Princess of the Star has 849 total number of passengers. 121 of it were crew members, 4 sea Marshalls from Coast Guard and Navy and 724 passengers.
PNP is the only complainant here, Isnajis lawyer said
Miami
June 23, 2008
Story: PNP is the only complainant here, Isnajis lawyer said
The lawyer of the kidnapping suspect on the news team of the ABS-CBN has withdrawn his appearance and prefer a Muslim lawyer to take charge after him.
Atty. Ernesto Francisco who is the lawyer of Indanan, Sulu Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and Haider Isnaji during the inquest proceedings last June 20, 2008 has withdrawn his appearance and said somebody who know Mindanao should be the one who will handle the case.
“I ask the Isnaji to get a lawyer that totally know the situation in Mindanao. My withdrawal has nothing to do with the merits of the case. I still think the evidence against them is not strong enough to consider them as suspects,” Atty. Francisco said.
Francisco explained the reason why he stand as counsel for the two during the inquest is that somebody ask his help because the two has no lawyer yet and the inquest proceedings will happen on that day of Friday June 20.
The one who replace Francisco is Atty. Firdausi Abbas. He is the one who said the PNP is the only complainant on the case against the Isnajis. The complaint affidavit is filed by Senior Superintendent Winnie Quidato from the PNP intelligence group who joined in the negotiating team by disguising a civilian official from the Department of Local and interior Government (DILG).
“The victims (Ces Orena Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Valderama) affidavit do not contain any direct complaint against the suspects. In their affidavit it only said that their affidavit ‘may use for any legal purposes that may serve’. Unlike in the affidavit of Quidato, it stated their that his affidavit can be used as basis for the criminal charge against the suspects,” Abbas explained.
That was backed up by State Prosecutor Emily delos Santos. She even asked the lawyers of Drilon, et al. if they will file a supplemental or amended complaint to support the complaint of Quidato. They were given five days to do it. If they will file it, the next hearing will be on June 30 at 2:00 pm. But, if the lawyers of Drilon, et al will not file a supplement or amended complaint the next hearing will be on July 7.
“At this moment we do not intend to comply supplemental or amendment complaint,” Atty. Vince Bayon said during the preliminary investigation, lawyer of Drilon, Valderama and Encanacion.
Meanwhile, Prosecutor delos Santos had Subpoena the notes and documents of Philippine Star writer Tanya Lara who had interviewed Drilon on her experience with the abductors. The feature story on it was published in the Lifestyle section of Philippine Star last June 22, 2008.
After the preliminary investigation, Mayor Isnaji said, “I cannot understand why I am here, facing the charges were in fact we only helped the four to be released on their abductors.”
His son added, “What is important is that the four are safe, it is just hard to believe that we are here.”
Abbas, the lawyer of the Isnaji confirmed that there were another ransom money was paid for the release of the other three, Drilon, Encarnacion and Prof. Octavio Dinampo. “Php15M was paid for their release by still anonymous person and this is written in the affidavit of Quidato.”
Abbas added that the money was brought to Zamboanga then to Jolo by Frank Orena, the brother of Ces, the same person who delivered the Php5M when Valderama was released.
Abbas also said that it is impossible for his clients to be the suspects because during the captivity of the four, Drilon talked to Mayor Isnaji and asked him not to backed out on the negotiations. “Isnaji is talking to the kidnappers because he was the one that was chosen by the kidnapers to be their negotiators. The kidnappers is the one insisting for Isnaji to be their negotiators, it doe not mean he is the master mind.”
June 23, 2008
Story: PNP is the only complainant here, Isnajis lawyer said
The lawyer of the kidnapping suspect on the news team of the ABS-CBN has withdrawn his appearance and prefer a Muslim lawyer to take charge after him.
Atty. Ernesto Francisco who is the lawyer of Indanan, Sulu Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and Haider Isnaji during the inquest proceedings last June 20, 2008 has withdrawn his appearance and said somebody who know Mindanao should be the one who will handle the case.
“I ask the Isnaji to get a lawyer that totally know the situation in Mindanao. My withdrawal has nothing to do with the merits of the case. I still think the evidence against them is not strong enough to consider them as suspects,” Atty. Francisco said.
Francisco explained the reason why he stand as counsel for the two during the inquest is that somebody ask his help because the two has no lawyer yet and the inquest proceedings will happen on that day of Friday June 20.
The one who replace Francisco is Atty. Firdausi Abbas. He is the one who said the PNP is the only complainant on the case against the Isnajis. The complaint affidavit is filed by Senior Superintendent Winnie Quidato from the PNP intelligence group who joined in the negotiating team by disguising a civilian official from the Department of Local and interior Government (DILG).
“The victims (Ces Orena Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Valderama) affidavit do not contain any direct complaint against the suspects. In their affidavit it only said that their affidavit ‘may use for any legal purposes that may serve’. Unlike in the affidavit of Quidato, it stated their that his affidavit can be used as basis for the criminal charge against the suspects,” Abbas explained.
That was backed up by State Prosecutor Emily delos Santos. She even asked the lawyers of Drilon, et al. if they will file a supplemental or amended complaint to support the complaint of Quidato. They were given five days to do it. If they will file it, the next hearing will be on June 30 at 2:00 pm. But, if the lawyers of Drilon, et al will not file a supplement or amended complaint the next hearing will be on July 7.
“At this moment we do not intend to comply supplemental or amendment complaint,” Atty. Vince Bayon said during the preliminary investigation, lawyer of Drilon, Valderama and Encanacion.
Meanwhile, Prosecutor delos Santos had Subpoena the notes and documents of Philippine Star writer Tanya Lara who had interviewed Drilon on her experience with the abductors. The feature story on it was published in the Lifestyle section of Philippine Star last June 22, 2008.
After the preliminary investigation, Mayor Isnaji said, “I cannot understand why I am here, facing the charges were in fact we only helped the four to be released on their abductors.”
His son added, “What is important is that the four are safe, it is just hard to believe that we are here.”
Abbas, the lawyer of the Isnaji confirmed that there were another ransom money was paid for the release of the other three, Drilon, Encarnacion and Prof. Octavio Dinampo. “Php15M was paid for their release by still anonymous person and this is written in the affidavit of Quidato.”
Abbas added that the money was brought to Zamboanga then to Jolo by Frank Orena, the brother of Ces, the same person who delivered the Php5M when Valderama was released.
Abbas also said that it is impossible for his clients to be the suspects because during the captivity of the four, Drilon talked to Mayor Isnaji and asked him not to backed out on the negotiations. “Isnaji is talking to the kidnappers because he was the one that was chosen by the kidnapers to be their negotiators. The kidnappers is the one insisting for Isnaji to be their negotiators, it doe not mean he is the master mind.”
Friday, June 20, 2008
four killed, 2 in critical condition, 8 others suffer minor injuries in a multiple collision in Bataan
Miami
June 20, 2008
Story 3: four killed, 2 in critical condition, 8 others suffer minor injuries in a multiple collision in Bataan
Four were killed in a multiple collision happened in Bataan last Thursday, June 19, 2008 at around 2:30 pm.
The incident happened at Roman Expressway in Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan when the speeding oil tanker bumped on the car who is crossing at the intersection. Then it lost control.The car is about to go at the proper town of Limay.
After being lost control it hit the back of another vehicle which is a mini bus that is unloading some passengers in the area. The oil tanker is going to Mariveles same with the mini bus. They both came from Balanga, Bataan.
The four that were killed were Eustaquio Espinosa, driver of the oil tanker; Jennifer Bonares, conductor of the mini-bus; Pablo Aputin, 41, dispatcher of the mini bus and Rolly Santiago, dispatcher of the mini bus also.
The two who were in critical condition are Elenita Sotto, 53, passenger of mini bus and Ryan Acojeda, 11 vendor who was hit by the bus. They both sustained head injuries.
June 20, 2008
Story 3: four killed, 2 in critical condition, 8 others suffer minor injuries in a multiple collision in Bataan
Four were killed in a multiple collision happened in Bataan last Thursday, June 19, 2008 at around 2:30 pm.
The incident happened at Roman Expressway in Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan when the speeding oil tanker bumped on the car who is crossing at the intersection. Then it lost control.The car is about to go at the proper town of Limay.
After being lost control it hit the back of another vehicle which is a mini bus that is unloading some passengers in the area. The oil tanker is going to Mariveles same with the mini bus. They both came from Balanga, Bataan.
The four that were killed were Eustaquio Espinosa, driver of the oil tanker; Jennifer Bonares, conductor of the mini-bus; Pablo Aputin, 41, dispatcher of the mini bus and Rolly Santiago, dispatcher of the mini bus also.
The two who were in critical condition are Elenita Sotto, 53, passenger of mini bus and Ryan Acojeda, 11 vendor who was hit by the bus. They both sustained head injuries.
5 killed three other injured after two trucks collided in Bulacan
Maimi
June 20, 2008
Story 2: 5 killed three other injured after two trucks collided in Bulacan
Five killed after two six-wheeler truck collided in barangay Maasin, san Ildelfonso, Bulacan.
The incident happened at around 1:45 am of June 20, 2008 after one six-wheeler truck which contains coconut collided head on another six-wheeler truck which contains fishes.
The truck with coconut came from Dingalan, Aurora province bound to Manila, while the truck which contains fish came from Manila and bound to Cabanatuan. The two trucks cross their path in the curve area of the road in Barangay Maasin.
Those who were died on the spot were Gaddy Bulanghagi, 31; Christian Carasco, 29, both riding in the truck carrying fish.
While in the truck containing coconut, those who were died were Johnny Rosete, 36, driver; Benedict Decepede and Ruben Mendes.
Three were injured which includes Salvador Gedoco, 42 the driver of the fish truck. He will be charged of reckless imprudence resulting to multiple homicide.
June 20, 2008
Story 2: 5 killed three other injured after two trucks collided in Bulacan
Five killed after two six-wheeler truck collided in barangay Maasin, san Ildelfonso, Bulacan.
The incident happened at around 1:45 am of June 20, 2008 after one six-wheeler truck which contains coconut collided head on another six-wheeler truck which contains fishes.
The truck with coconut came from Dingalan, Aurora province bound to Manila, while the truck which contains fish came from Manila and bound to Cabanatuan. The two trucks cross their path in the curve area of the road in Barangay Maasin.
Those who were died on the spot were Gaddy Bulanghagi, 31; Christian Carasco, 29, both riding in the truck carrying fish.
While in the truck containing coconut, those who were died were Johnny Rosete, 36, driver; Benedict Decepede and Ruben Mendes.
Three were injured which includes Salvador Gedoco, 42 the driver of the fish truck. He will be charged of reckless imprudence resulting to multiple homicide.
Mayor Isnaji partake on the paid ransom money, officials said
Miami
June 20, 2008
Story 1: Mayor Isnaji partake on the paid ransom money, officials said
The mayor who stand as negotiator for the release of the ABS-CBN News team kidnap victims kept almost half of the paid ransom money, police officials said.
Indanan, Sulu Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son Haider Isnaji now faces charges of four counts of kidnap for ransom after the inquest proceedings done late night of Thursday. The inquest proceedings was finished at around 1:00 am of Friday, June 20.
Philippine National Police Chief Avelino Razon said they have evidences that will show that the father-and-son Isnaji are suspects on the kidnapping of Ces Drilon, her two TV crew Jimmy Encarnacion, Angelo Valderama and Mindanao State University Professor Octavio Dinampo.
“The Criminal Investigation an Detection Group (CIDG) is holding many evidences that will show that they are involved on this incident. We have witnesses accounts, intelligence reports, statements, pictures and records of events that will show that,” the PNP Chief told the media in a press conference.
Razon showed two pictures that will show the involvement of the Isnajis on partaking on the ransom money. Razon said they later learned that in the afternoon of June 12, 2008 the brother of Ces named Frank went to Jolo to deliver Php5-M as ransom money. Somebody else has brought the money to the house of the Mayor. But the kidnappers released Angelo Valderama at around 9:45 pm instead of Ces. Razon said Php2M was paid to the abductors and the Php3M was kept by Mayor Isnaji. Though it is not yet clear where the money came from if it is from the family of Ces itself or from the ABS-CBN.
Razon learned of the involvement of the two Isnaji after Senior Superintendent Winnie Quidato from PNP intelligence group acted as civilian employee of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) learned the works of the two Isnaji. Quidato volunteered himself to mayor Isnaji to be part of the negotiation team. No one doubt of his reasons on joining the negotiation team because there are other people who are volunteering themselves to Isnaji.
The PNP sent Quidato on the place to be undercover agent after they learned that the leader of the kidnap for ransom group that abducted Drilon and others has an alias of Larin-larin. During the stay of Quidato on the area they also learned that Larin-larin is the alias of mayor Isnaji itself.
“This information came from local sources not only from one source. Fishing together the information that was given, Larin-Larin is the alias of Mayor Alvarez Isnaji,” Razon said.
However, Ranzon admitted that they did not know how did Mayor Isnaji paid the ransom money to the kidnappers, “What we are looking now is if he is really the leader of the kidnap for ransom group while he is the current Mayor of Indanan.”
The CIDG already filed kidnap for ransom case against Mayor Isnaji, Haider Isnaji, Abu Harris alias Tek, alias Taun Wals or Walid; alias James and 13 other John Does before the DOJ. The preliminary investigation was set on June 23, 2008 at 1:30 pm.
Meanwhile, Sulu Vice-Gov. Nur-ana “Lady Ann” Saidula who was included in the picture will not be charged of kidnapping. Razon explains that this is because Saidula is the negotiator of the government side and can shed light on what really happened on the negotiations and on how the Isnaji negotiated for the kidnappers.
June 20, 2008
Story 1: Mayor Isnaji partake on the paid ransom money, officials said
The mayor who stand as negotiator for the release of the ABS-CBN News team kidnap victims kept almost half of the paid ransom money, police officials said.
Indanan, Sulu Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son Haider Isnaji now faces charges of four counts of kidnap for ransom after the inquest proceedings done late night of Thursday. The inquest proceedings was finished at around 1:00 am of Friday, June 20.
Philippine National Police Chief Avelino Razon said they have evidences that will show that the father-and-son Isnaji are suspects on the kidnapping of Ces Drilon, her two TV crew Jimmy Encarnacion, Angelo Valderama and Mindanao State University Professor Octavio Dinampo.
“The Criminal Investigation an Detection Group (CIDG) is holding many evidences that will show that they are involved on this incident. We have witnesses accounts, intelligence reports, statements, pictures and records of events that will show that,” the PNP Chief told the media in a press conference.
Razon showed two pictures that will show the involvement of the Isnajis on partaking on the ransom money. Razon said they later learned that in the afternoon of June 12, 2008 the brother of Ces named Frank went to Jolo to deliver Php5-M as ransom money. Somebody else has brought the money to the house of the Mayor. But the kidnappers released Angelo Valderama at around 9:45 pm instead of Ces. Razon said Php2M was paid to the abductors and the Php3M was kept by Mayor Isnaji. Though it is not yet clear where the money came from if it is from the family of Ces itself or from the ABS-CBN.
Razon learned of the involvement of the two Isnaji after Senior Superintendent Winnie Quidato from PNP intelligence group acted as civilian employee of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) learned the works of the two Isnaji. Quidato volunteered himself to mayor Isnaji to be part of the negotiation team. No one doubt of his reasons on joining the negotiation team because there are other people who are volunteering themselves to Isnaji.
The PNP sent Quidato on the place to be undercover agent after they learned that the leader of the kidnap for ransom group that abducted Drilon and others has an alias of Larin-larin. During the stay of Quidato on the area they also learned that Larin-larin is the alias of mayor Isnaji itself.
“This information came from local sources not only from one source. Fishing together the information that was given, Larin-Larin is the alias of Mayor Alvarez Isnaji,” Razon said.
However, Ranzon admitted that they did not know how did Mayor Isnaji paid the ransom money to the kidnappers, “What we are looking now is if he is really the leader of the kidnap for ransom group while he is the current Mayor of Indanan.”
The CIDG already filed kidnap for ransom case against Mayor Isnaji, Haider Isnaji, Abu Harris alias Tek, alias Taun Wals or Walid; alias James and 13 other John Does before the DOJ. The preliminary investigation was set on June 23, 2008 at 1:30 pm.
Meanwhile, Sulu Vice-Gov. Nur-ana “Lady Ann” Saidula who was included in the picture will not be charged of kidnapping. Razon explains that this is because Saidula is the negotiator of the government side and can shed light on what really happened on the negotiations and on how the Isnaji negotiated for the kidnappers.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
three suspected robbers killed by police in Tagaytay City
Ma. Lourdes “Miami” Ebilane
June 19, 2008
Story 3: three suspected robbers killed by police in Tagaytay City
Three suspected robbers were killed by policemen in Tagaytay City after they ran and fired at the policemen when the police were about to approached them.
The incident occurred along Lagusan Drive in Barangay Tolentino West, Tagaytay City at around 8:00 pm. According to SPO1 Leo Mendoza, the mobile patrol groups which was headed by Superintendent William Segun the Chief Of Police of Tagaytay itself.
Mendoza said the patrolling policemen noticed the three men standing along Lagusan Drive, when the policemen were about to approached, the three ran away and immediately fired at the patrol car hitting the windshield and the right headlight. The police retaliate when the suspects fired at them.
Only two suspects were identified and these are Jerome Nungay and Abinicart Gopoli. The two of them has pending case of robbery also in Tagaytay City. The other one was not been identified. They were all died on the spot.
The police doing patrol rounds on the area because many establishments were being robbed already.
June 19, 2008
Story 3: three suspected robbers killed by police in Tagaytay City
Three suspected robbers were killed by policemen in Tagaytay City after they ran and fired at the policemen when the police were about to approached them.
The incident occurred along Lagusan Drive in Barangay Tolentino West, Tagaytay City at around 8:00 pm. According to SPO1 Leo Mendoza, the mobile patrol groups which was headed by Superintendent William Segun the Chief Of Police of Tagaytay itself.
Mendoza said the patrolling policemen noticed the three men standing along Lagusan Drive, when the policemen were about to approached, the three ran away and immediately fired at the patrol car hitting the windshield and the right headlight. The police retaliate when the suspects fired at them.
Only two suspects were identified and these are Jerome Nungay and Abinicart Gopoli. The two of them has pending case of robbery also in Tagaytay City. The other one was not been identified. They were all died on the spot.
The police doing patrol rounds on the area because many establishments were being robbed already.
3,000 blasting caps confiscated in Jolo, Sulu
Miami
June 19, 2008
Story 2: 3,000 blasting caps confiscated in Jolo, Sulu
3,000 blasting caps were seized in Jolo Sulu by Marine Battalion landing Team-4 last Wednesday at around 10:00 pm.
The said blasting caps were recovered from two men identified as Habier Lalo and Uro Halil who were both riding in one motorcycle. According to Lt. Col. Ariel Caculitan, commander, Marine Battalion Landing Team 4, the blasting bags were in one big bag. The blasting caps were in bundle, 100 pieces in each bundle.
The two men were stopped by the Marines because of the checkpoints were put up in the province to locate the place of the kidnappers of ABS-CBN News Team.
Armed Forces of the Philippines Spokesperson Lt. Col. Ernesto Torres said they are not yet considering the two men has any links with the Abu Sayyaf Group. “this one can be used for IEDs or improvised explosive devise, however this can also be used for illegal fishing. Still, they are in possession of explosives that is why they were arrested,” he said.
The two were accosted in barangay Alat, Jolo, Sulu and on board to Indanan, Sulu.
Caculotan added according to the two, they were being asked only to bring those blasting caps but they are not giving any details about it. They are still under investigation on the real reason why they have blasting caps and the possibility of involvement in any crime in Sulu.
June 19, 2008
Story 2: 3,000 blasting caps confiscated in Jolo, Sulu
3,000 blasting caps were seized in Jolo Sulu by Marine Battalion landing Team-4 last Wednesday at around 10:00 pm.
The said blasting caps were recovered from two men identified as Habier Lalo and Uro Halil who were both riding in one motorcycle. According to Lt. Col. Ariel Caculitan, commander, Marine Battalion Landing Team 4, the blasting bags were in one big bag. The blasting caps were in bundle, 100 pieces in each bundle.
The two men were stopped by the Marines because of the checkpoints were put up in the province to locate the place of the kidnappers of ABS-CBN News Team.
Armed Forces of the Philippines Spokesperson Lt. Col. Ernesto Torres said they are not yet considering the two men has any links with the Abu Sayyaf Group. “this one can be used for IEDs or improvised explosive devise, however this can also be used for illegal fishing. Still, they are in possession of explosives that is why they were arrested,” he said.
The two were accosted in barangay Alat, Jolo, Sulu and on board to Indanan, Sulu.
Caculotan added according to the two, they were being asked only to bring those blasting caps but they are not giving any details about it. They are still under investigation on the real reason why they have blasting caps and the possibility of involvement in any crime in Sulu.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
PNP invites negotiators in kidnapping for questioning
Ma. Lourdes “Miami” Ebilane
June 18, 2008
Story: PNP invites negotiators in kidnapping for questioning
The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detective Management Group (PNP-CIDG) invites father-and-son Isnaji for questioning on their role in relation to the kidnapping incident of ABS-CBN news team.
But the PNP is quick to say that Indana, Sulu mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son Jun is not considered as suspects, but someone who can shed light on what transpire on the negotiations.
CIDG Director Raul Castaneda confirms that they invited the two Isnaji’s for questioning. The two arrived in Manila at around 9:00 am all the way from Zamboanga.
Based on reports, Alvarez Isnaji was requested by the kidnappers to be the negotiator.
The CIDG will ask Isnaji on how did they handle the negotiations and how did they communicate with them. Castaneda said that they want to get clear information on what is happening during that time because Isnaji is the one in contacts with the kidnappers.
The CIDG said inviting the negotiators is part of their standard operation procedure to debrief individuals who participated in the negotiation for the release of the kidnap victims. They can help I identifying the kidnappers for filing of charges
June 18, 2008
Story: PNP invites negotiators in kidnapping for questioning
The Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detective Management Group (PNP-CIDG) invites father-and-son Isnaji for questioning on their role in relation to the kidnapping incident of ABS-CBN news team.
But the PNP is quick to say that Indana, Sulu mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son Jun is not considered as suspects, but someone who can shed light on what transpire on the negotiations.
CIDG Director Raul Castaneda confirms that they invited the two Isnaji’s for questioning. The two arrived in Manila at around 9:00 am all the way from Zamboanga.
Based on reports, Alvarez Isnaji was requested by the kidnappers to be the negotiator.
The CIDG will ask Isnaji on how did they handle the negotiations and how did they communicate with them. Castaneda said that they want to get clear information on what is happening during that time because Isnaji is the one in contacts with the kidnappers.
The CIDG said inviting the negotiators is part of their standard operation procedure to debrief individuals who participated in the negotiation for the release of the kidnap victims. They can help I identifying the kidnappers for filing of charges
PNP to continue its pursuit operations in Sulu
Ma. Lourdes “Miami” Ebilane
June 18, 2008
Story: PNP to continue its pursuit operations in Sulu
Philippine National Police will continue their on going operations in Sulu especially now that kidnapped victims have been freed by their abductors.
Ces Drilon together with her cameraman Jimmy Encarnacion and Professot Octavio Dinampo was freed last June 17, 11:50 pm.
PNP Spokesperson Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome said, “Pursuit operations has been ongoing or continuing. Also, we are doing manhunt operations to the two that had been identified as abductors of Ces and company.” He is referring to Sulayman Patta alias Amah Ma’as or Abu Haris and certain Walid alias Tuan Wals who was Php1 million bounty (Php500,000 each).
Bartolome did not divulge the number of troops who will administer the operations but admits that they have troops already deployed in the area.
He also said that they are still validating some names who are allegedly involved in the kidnapping of Drilon and others and will file charges against them.
Bartolome also said that there were no ransom paid in the release of the news team, and not sure of the promised livelihood projects on the Abu Sayyaf, “We have different tasks also the negotiators have different tasks. Their task is to coordinate well on the abductors for the safe release of the victims. Ours is different, it is just like that,” Bartolome said. He also said that they will continue on what they have started.
He added that Chief PNP Avelino Razon had ordered to investigate the alleged payment of ransom.
Meanwhile, Bartolome said that they will not ban media from going their to cover news events, but he appealed to the media to coordinate with the PNP and the AFP for security reasons.
June 18, 2008
Story: PNP to continue its pursuit operations in Sulu
Philippine National Police will continue their on going operations in Sulu especially now that kidnapped victims have been freed by their abductors.
Ces Drilon together with her cameraman Jimmy Encarnacion and Professot Octavio Dinampo was freed last June 17, 11:50 pm.
PNP Spokesperson Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome said, “Pursuit operations has been ongoing or continuing. Also, we are doing manhunt operations to the two that had been identified as abductors of Ces and company.” He is referring to Sulayman Patta alias Amah Ma’as or Abu Haris and certain Walid alias Tuan Wals who was Php1 million bounty (Php500,000 each).
Bartolome did not divulge the number of troops who will administer the operations but admits that they have troops already deployed in the area.
He also said that they are still validating some names who are allegedly involved in the kidnapping of Drilon and others and will file charges against them.
Bartolome also said that there were no ransom paid in the release of the news team, and not sure of the promised livelihood projects on the Abu Sayyaf, “We have different tasks also the negotiators have different tasks. Their task is to coordinate well on the abductors for the safe release of the victims. Ours is different, it is just like that,” Bartolome said. He also said that they will continue on what they have started.
He added that Chief PNP Avelino Razon had ordered to investigate the alleged payment of ransom.
Meanwhile, Bartolome said that they will not ban media from going their to cover news events, but he appealed to the media to coordinate with the PNP and the AFP for security reasons.
one killed, five injured in a vehicular accident in Benguet
Ma. Lourdes “Miami” Ebilane
June 18, 2008
Story: one killed, five injured in a vehicular accident in Benguet
One killed and five others were injured after an owner type jeep bumped a sari-sari store in Benguet then fell in a ravine.
The incident occurred at around 4:00 pm along Quirino National Highway in barangay Sablan Benguet after an owner type jeep driven by Dorsey Sagandoy, 32. He was with is wife Jocelyn, 30 when the tire of their jeep got loosen.
When the tire got loosen they bumped on the store at the side street and entered the store exited at the back side of the store.
Three people were hurt in that store named Arsenio Anacico, 36; Jobert Palali, 25; and Jayver Rimando, 19. The other two were hurt are Dorsey and Jocelyn Sagandoy both riding in the owner type jeep.
One died on the spot was Emalyn Rolloda, 22, she was in front of the sari-sari store when the jeepney bumped onto it.
According to the Chief of Police of Sablan Police Station, Dorsey Sagandoy is now under their custody and will face charges of reckless imprudence resulting to homicide and multiple injuries.
June 18, 2008
Story: one killed, five injured in a vehicular accident in Benguet
One killed and five others were injured after an owner type jeep bumped a sari-sari store in Benguet then fell in a ravine.
The incident occurred at around 4:00 pm along Quirino National Highway in barangay Sablan Benguet after an owner type jeep driven by Dorsey Sagandoy, 32. He was with is wife Jocelyn, 30 when the tire of their jeep got loosen.
When the tire got loosen they bumped on the store at the side street and entered the store exited at the back side of the store.
Three people were hurt in that store named Arsenio Anacico, 36; Jobert Palali, 25; and Jayver Rimando, 19. The other two were hurt are Dorsey and Jocelyn Sagandoy both riding in the owner type jeep.
One died on the spot was Emalyn Rolloda, 22, she was in front of the sari-sari store when the jeepney bumped onto it.
According to the Chief of Police of Sablan Police Station, Dorsey Sagandoy is now under their custody and will face charges of reckless imprudence resulting to homicide and multiple injuries.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
5 hurt in shooting incident in Taguig, suspect is police officer
Miami
June 17, 2008
Story: 5 hurt in shooting incident in Taguig, suspect is police officer
Five people were hurt after a police office chase a certain Faizal in Barangay Maharlika, Taguig City.
Initial investigation of Taguig Police showed that at around 12:30 am at Block 1, old Housing Area in Maharlika Village PO1 Jet Pagoyo together with unidentified companion arrived at the area then shot Faizal several times but missed.
Faizal run to avoid Pagoyo, but Pagoyo run after him and continue to shot him. But all his shot for Faizal were missed but hit the bystanders by stray bullets.
Those who were hurt are Rahim Ending, 4 years old, of block 1, Lot 12 ; Mike Sabala, 43, Block 3 Lot 34 ; Bashium Sabala, 9, (son of Mike Sabala); Habiba Sabala, 40, (sister of Mike); Neneng kaulon, 46, Block 1A lot 2 and Sabdilan Pengli, 48 of Block 3 all of them were residing in Old housing area in Maharlika.
Of all the victims, Ending is the one in critical condition after sustaining gunshot wounds on his head. The victim is confine in Rizal Medical Center. Other victims sustained only minor injuries.
The suspects were still at large as of the moment. Pagoyo, is assigned in NCRPO and residing in Signal Village Taguig. The Taguig Police still conducting investigation on the reason why the police suddenly shot Faizal were unhurt on the incident.
June 17, 2008
Story: 5 hurt in shooting incident in Taguig, suspect is police officer
Five people were hurt after a police office chase a certain Faizal in Barangay Maharlika, Taguig City.
Initial investigation of Taguig Police showed that at around 12:30 am at Block 1, old Housing Area in Maharlika Village PO1 Jet Pagoyo together with unidentified companion arrived at the area then shot Faizal several times but missed.
Faizal run to avoid Pagoyo, but Pagoyo run after him and continue to shot him. But all his shot for Faizal were missed but hit the bystanders by stray bullets.
Those who were hurt are Rahim Ending, 4 years old, of block 1, Lot 12 ; Mike Sabala, 43, Block 3 Lot 34 ; Bashium Sabala, 9, (son of Mike Sabala); Habiba Sabala, 40, (sister of Mike); Neneng kaulon, 46, Block 1A lot 2 and Sabdilan Pengli, 48 of Block 3 all of them were residing in Old housing area in Maharlika.
Of all the victims, Ending is the one in critical condition after sustaining gunshot wounds on his head. The victim is confine in Rizal Medical Center. Other victims sustained only minor injuries.
The suspects were still at large as of the moment. Pagoyo, is assigned in NCRPO and residing in Signal Village Taguig. The Taguig Police still conducting investigation on the reason why the police suddenly shot Faizal were unhurt on the incident.
Two suspected robbers killed in shootout in Makati
Miami
June 17, 2008
Story: Two suspected robbers killed in shootout in Makati
Two suspected robbers got killed in a shooting encounter in Makati City, June 17, at around 12:00 noon.
The incident took place at along Gil Puyat Avenue in front of Caltex gas station. The suspects were about six are all riding in tandem in motorcycles in three motorcycles.
On the initial investigation received by Makati Police the suspects has just robbed two people who withdraw money from Metrobank Dian branch. The bank clients withdrew an amount of Php2.7Million. The victims were already riding a car when 4 armed men blocked their way and shoot the tire of the car and the back side of it.
The suspects forcibly open the door and took the bag containing the money. The suspects fled and upon reaching the front of Caltex gas station, the Makati Anti- Crime Unit were conducting patrol at the area fired by the suspects and the Anti-Crime Unit engaged in a firefight which caused to the death of two of the suspects.
The two suspects were identified as Eric Pacarat and Antonio Perez Antoque Jr are both riding in one motorcycle. The rest of the suspects managed to escape.
PO2 Tony Pidang sustained gunshot wound on his leg and was rushed to Makati Medical Center for medical treatment.The case still under investigation as of press time.
June 17, 2008
Story: Two suspected robbers killed in shootout in Makati
Two suspected robbers got killed in a shooting encounter in Makati City, June 17, at around 12:00 noon.
The incident took place at along Gil Puyat Avenue in front of Caltex gas station. The suspects were about six are all riding in tandem in motorcycles in three motorcycles.
On the initial investigation received by Makati Police the suspects has just robbed two people who withdraw money from Metrobank Dian branch. The bank clients withdrew an amount of Php2.7Million. The victims were already riding a car when 4 armed men blocked their way and shoot the tire of the car and the back side of it.
The suspects forcibly open the door and took the bag containing the money. The suspects fled and upon reaching the front of Caltex gas station, the Makati Anti- Crime Unit were conducting patrol at the area fired by the suspects and the Anti-Crime Unit engaged in a firefight which caused to the death of two of the suspects.
The two suspects were identified as Eric Pacarat and Antonio Perez Antoque Jr are both riding in one motorcycle. The rest of the suspects managed to escape.
PO2 Tony Pidang sustained gunshot wound on his leg and was rushed to Makati Medical Center for medical treatment.The case still under investigation as of press time.
Rebels gunned down farm caretaker in Negros Occidental
Miami
June 17, 2008
Story: Rebels gunned down farm caretaker in Negros Occidental
A farm caretaker was gunned down in Negros Occidental last June 16, 2008, Monday at around 3:30 pm at Barangay San Pablo, Manapla, Negros Occidental.
The victim was identified as Hermies Ostan, 40, and a beneficiary of a land in Hacienda Merian According to Senior Inspector Jose Laboyo, Chief of Police of Manapla Police Station 30 armed men went at the Hacienda Merian and looked for Ostan.
Ostan was located inside the warehouse of the said Hacienda the 30 armed men asked Ostan to go out. He was escorted outside the compound of the Hacienda and when they were outside already he was gunned to death.
The police recovered 6 empty shells from the crime scene. 2 from M-14 and 4 from M-16 rifle.
Laboyo said the New People’s Army is the group behind the killing of Osten because they identified themselves according to the witnesses and they are not wearing bonnet when they did the crime.
Laboyo said the motive of the incident still under investigation, but they are checking on land conflict as the reason why the NPA killed Osten.
June 17, 2008
Story: Rebels gunned down farm caretaker in Negros Occidental
A farm caretaker was gunned down in Negros Occidental last June 16, 2008, Monday at around 3:30 pm at Barangay San Pablo, Manapla, Negros Occidental.
The victim was identified as Hermies Ostan, 40, and a beneficiary of a land in Hacienda Merian According to Senior Inspector Jose Laboyo, Chief of Police of Manapla Police Station 30 armed men went at the Hacienda Merian and looked for Ostan.
Ostan was located inside the warehouse of the said Hacienda the 30 armed men asked Ostan to go out. He was escorted outside the compound of the Hacienda and when they were outside already he was gunned to death.
The police recovered 6 empty shells from the crime scene. 2 from M-14 and 4 from M-16 rifle.
Laboyo said the New People’s Army is the group behind the killing of Osten because they identified themselves according to the witnesses and they are not wearing bonnet when they did the crime.
Laboyo said the motive of the incident still under investigation, but they are checking on land conflict as the reason why the NPA killed Osten.
PNP readies for contingency plan in Sulu but not launching yet
Miami
June 17, 2008
Story: PNP readies for contingency plan in Sulu but not launching yet
Philippine National Police (PNP) said that they are ready for contingency measures in Sulu for any situation that may arise in relation to the hostage crisis in the said area with Ces Drilon and her crew as the victims.
The PNP also released the cartographic sketch of the two suspects identified by their reliable source as the persons who are within the group of the abductors. The suspects were identified as Sulayman Patta alias Amah Ma’as or Abu Haris and certain Walid alias Tuan Wals both members of the Abu Sayyaf Group.
Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome, PNP Spokesman said, Ground troops are in place including air and naval assets. The combined PNP and AFP units tasked to support the efforts of the Provincial Peace and Order Council of Governor Sukar Tan of Sulu and the efforts of Mayor Alvarez Isnaji of Inadan, Sulu are on standby ready for immediate deployment.”
He also added, “The PNP and AFP should also perform their mandated task. We cannot just wait for the negotiation we also have to plan and prepare for the contingency plan.” He said the crisis management committee and the PNP has different mandated task to do.
But he is also quick to say that they are not launching anything.
Bartolome explain, that their option is flexible and they will respond depending on the situation may arises in Sulu.
Bartolome said that the PNP is not taking part on the negotiation being take place saying that the negotiation is the work for the negotiator. They are all hoping that the negotiation will continue and will have pleasant result that will lead to the release of Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion and Professor Octavio Dinampo.
June 17, 2008
Story: PNP readies for contingency plan in Sulu but not launching yet
Philippine National Police (PNP) said that they are ready for contingency measures in Sulu for any situation that may arise in relation to the hostage crisis in the said area with Ces Drilon and her crew as the victims.
The PNP also released the cartographic sketch of the two suspects identified by their reliable source as the persons who are within the group of the abductors. The suspects were identified as Sulayman Patta alias Amah Ma’as or Abu Haris and certain Walid alias Tuan Wals both members of the Abu Sayyaf Group.
Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome, PNP Spokesman said, Ground troops are in place including air and naval assets. The combined PNP and AFP units tasked to support the efforts of the Provincial Peace and Order Council of Governor Sukar Tan of Sulu and the efforts of Mayor Alvarez Isnaji of Inadan, Sulu are on standby ready for immediate deployment.”
He also added, “The PNP and AFP should also perform their mandated task. We cannot just wait for the negotiation we also have to plan and prepare for the contingency plan.” He said the crisis management committee and the PNP has different mandated task to do.
But he is also quick to say that they are not launching anything.
Bartolome explain, that their option is flexible and they will respond depending on the situation may arises in Sulu.
Bartolome said that the PNP is not taking part on the negotiation being take place saying that the negotiation is the work for the negotiator. They are all hoping that the negotiation will continue and will have pleasant result that will lead to the release of Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion and Professor Octavio Dinampo.
Monday, June 16, 2008
AFP defend the military shelling happened in Sulu
Ma. Lourdes “Miami” Ebilane
June 16, 2008
Story 2: AFP defend the military shelling happened in Sulu
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has defended the military shelling happened in Sulu last June 15, at around 2:00 am.
Lt. Col. Ernetso Torres Spokesperson of AFP said the shelling is a long planned operations by the military against the Abu Sayyaf group.
“It is a separate incident and it is part of the ongoing operation against the terrorist Abu Sayyaf group, it has been planned earlier and we are just pursuing that operation,” Torres said adding that it just so happened that the ABS-CBN reporter Ces Drilon and her crew were being hostage by the kidnappers on the said place.
“We would like to make it clear that the mortar shelling that was conducted by the military in Sulu last Sunday is not a part of the ongoing efforts to locate and secure Ms. Ces Drilon and her group,“ Torres said.
The shelling happened in Indanan, Sulu and in Talipao, Sulu, but the AFP is confident that the group of Ces Drilon is not at the area anymore, “They transfer in one place to another, that is why we are very sure that the place we bombard is the place of other ASG members,” Torres said.
He also clear that the shelling is not to make any rescue operations, “As of now there is no military operation being directed for the purpose of rescuing them so what we are doing now is trying to locate and continuously give our assessment to the crisis management committee but we would like to say that your military is always ready to react or to conduct any military operation when needed, when necessary,” Torres added.
Torres said that the military is being represented in the crisis management committee headed by Sulu Governor Sakur Tan but they are not involved in any actions that the negotiating team is doing. “They are on top of the situation. This situation cannot be solved by the military alone, or by the Philippine National Police alone so there is a collective effort in addressing this problem, he said.
June 16, 2008
Story 2: AFP defend the military shelling happened in Sulu
The Armed Forces of the Philippines has defended the military shelling happened in Sulu last June 15, at around 2:00 am.
Lt. Col. Ernetso Torres Spokesperson of AFP said the shelling is a long planned operations by the military against the Abu Sayyaf group.
“It is a separate incident and it is part of the ongoing operation against the terrorist Abu Sayyaf group, it has been planned earlier and we are just pursuing that operation,” Torres said adding that it just so happened that the ABS-CBN reporter Ces Drilon and her crew were being hostage by the kidnappers on the said place.
“We would like to make it clear that the mortar shelling that was conducted by the military in Sulu last Sunday is not a part of the ongoing efforts to locate and secure Ms. Ces Drilon and her group,“ Torres said.
The shelling happened in Indanan, Sulu and in Talipao, Sulu, but the AFP is confident that the group of Ces Drilon is not at the area anymore, “They transfer in one place to another, that is why we are very sure that the place we bombard is the place of other ASG members,” Torres said.
He also clear that the shelling is not to make any rescue operations, “As of now there is no military operation being directed for the purpose of rescuing them so what we are doing now is trying to locate and continuously give our assessment to the crisis management committee but we would like to say that your military is always ready to react or to conduct any military operation when needed, when necessary,” Torres added.
Torres said that the military is being represented in the crisis management committee headed by Sulu Governor Sakur Tan but they are not involved in any actions that the negotiating team is doing. “They are on top of the situation. This situation cannot be solved by the military alone, or by the Philippine National Police alone so there is a collective effort in addressing this problem, he said.
PNP identified two ASG suspects involved in kidnapping of TV Crew
Miami
June 16, 2008
Story 3: PNP identified two ASG suspects involved in kidnapping of TV Crew
The Philippine National Police (PNP) identified two Abu Sayyaf group that believed to be identified in the kidnapping of Ces Drilon, ABS-CBN reporter and her crew.
Chief Supt. Hadji Sukarno Ikbala, Director of Police Community Relations Group (PCRG) said that they have identified two members of Abu Sayyaf involved in the kidnapping of Ces Drilon and her crew.
The name of the ASG members are Sulayman Patta alias Amah Ma’as or Abu Haris and certain Walid alias Tuan Wals. Upon identifying the name of the two ASG members, Ikbala also announces that the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) approved a reward of Php500,000 for each suspects for a total of Php1 Million, on who can give any information for their whereabouts.
Ikabala also ask for the crisis management committee to exert all effort or do their very best for the safe release of the victims.
“As a Muslim PNP officer, I urge Sulu Governor Sikar Tan and Indanan Mayor Alvarez Isnaji to exercise their leadership and responsibility and explore all measures to bring about the immediate resolution of this case,” Ikbala said.
Tan is the head of the crisis management committee and Isnaji is the negotiator between the committee and the kidnappers.
“The kidnapping is not against the law of man, but it is against the law of Islam“, Ikbala said. He also said that he is hopeful that the crisis committee will do everything to resolve the crisis peacefully.
According to PNP Spokesman Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome, the PNP is now determining other incidents where the two suspects has been involved already. He also said they have a reliable source who named the two as the abductors of Drilon and company.
He also said that they are identifying other names that were involved in the abduction like Albader Parad, and Gapur Jundain who was first mentioned by the ARMM police as the leader of ASG in the area.
Meanwhile, Mayor Alvarez Isnaji, confirm that at around 8:30 am he received a call from the kidnappers asking for Php15 million ransom. He also said that he was able to talk to Drilon and asked him not to give up on him.
Isnaji said he was about to give up because, “I cannot convince the kidnappers on the talks that we are doing.”
However, he did not identify what he is trying to say to convince the kidnappers in relation to the release of the victims for security reasons or as not to affect the on going negotiations.
He also confirm that the kidnappers gave an ultimatum until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 17 and if the ransom money that they will ask will not be given on the said time, the kidnappers will give a stricter measure on the negotiations and policy. He said that he fear that the victims will be tied already.
Isnaji said that they still stick on the no ransom policy and will continue to negotiate for the release Drilon and others safely.
June 16, 2008
Story 3: PNP identified two ASG suspects involved in kidnapping of TV Crew
The Philippine National Police (PNP) identified two Abu Sayyaf group that believed to be identified in the kidnapping of Ces Drilon, ABS-CBN reporter and her crew.
Chief Supt. Hadji Sukarno Ikbala, Director of Police Community Relations Group (PCRG) said that they have identified two members of Abu Sayyaf involved in the kidnapping of Ces Drilon and her crew.
The name of the ASG members are Sulayman Patta alias Amah Ma’as or Abu Haris and certain Walid alias Tuan Wals. Upon identifying the name of the two ASG members, Ikbala also announces that the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) approved a reward of Php500,000 for each suspects for a total of Php1 Million, on who can give any information for their whereabouts.
Ikabala also ask for the crisis management committee to exert all effort or do their very best for the safe release of the victims.
“As a Muslim PNP officer, I urge Sulu Governor Sikar Tan and Indanan Mayor Alvarez Isnaji to exercise their leadership and responsibility and explore all measures to bring about the immediate resolution of this case,” Ikbala said.
Tan is the head of the crisis management committee and Isnaji is the negotiator between the committee and the kidnappers.
“The kidnapping is not against the law of man, but it is against the law of Islam“, Ikbala said. He also said that he is hopeful that the crisis committee will do everything to resolve the crisis peacefully.
According to PNP Spokesman Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome, the PNP is now determining other incidents where the two suspects has been involved already. He also said they have a reliable source who named the two as the abductors of Drilon and company.
He also said that they are identifying other names that were involved in the abduction like Albader Parad, and Gapur Jundain who was first mentioned by the ARMM police as the leader of ASG in the area.
Meanwhile, Mayor Alvarez Isnaji, confirm that at around 8:30 am he received a call from the kidnappers asking for Php15 million ransom. He also said that he was able to talk to Drilon and asked him not to give up on him.
Isnaji said he was about to give up because, “I cannot convince the kidnappers on the talks that we are doing.”
However, he did not identify what he is trying to say to convince the kidnappers in relation to the release of the victims for security reasons or as not to affect the on going negotiations.
He also confirm that the kidnappers gave an ultimatum until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 17 and if the ransom money that they will ask will not be given on the said time, the kidnappers will give a stricter measure on the negotiations and policy. He said that he fear that the victims will be tied already.
Isnaji said that they still stick on the no ransom policy and will continue to negotiate for the release Drilon and others safely.
AFP considered the neutralization on Commander Kiddie as big accomplishment
Miami
June 16, 2008
Story 1: AFP considered the neutralization on Commander Kiddie as big accomplishment
The Armed Forces of the Philippines considered the neutralization to Commander Kiddie as a big accomplishment after the elements of Philippine Army together with Zamboanga Sibugay police and intelligence group able to kill Commander Kiddie when refused to be arrested.
“He resisted, his group resisted and that triggered a firefight beween the government troops and the group of kiddie so the ensuing firefight resulted to the death of commander Kiddie and one of his close aides identified as Utoh Mussa and,” Lt. Col. Ernetso Torres said, Spokesperson of the AFP.
The death of Commander Kiddie was considered as big accomplishment because he was considered as one of the most wanted person in Mindanao.
Torres added that based on the intelligence information that they gather the group of Commander Kiddie is planning to kidnap a businessman from Zambonga, however Torres did not name the person.
“As per the assessment of the raiding team the group of commander Kidde had planned to kidnap somebody from Zamboanga city and it was prevented because of the timely raid,” Torres said. He said there is a document that showed this but they do not want to divulge it yet.
Police elements of Zamboanga Sibugay, intelligence group and Philippine Army conducted special operations on the service of warrant of arrest against Akiddin Abdul Salam alias Commander Kiddie which lead to a firefight incident between the two group.
Supt. Jose Gucela, of Public Information office in Region 9 police office, the group of commander Kiddie fired at the arresting team that prompted them to fire at them as well.
Commander Kiddie sustained gunshot wounds on his head that exited through his throat.
June 16, 2008
Story 1: AFP considered the neutralization on Commander Kiddie as big accomplishment
The Armed Forces of the Philippines considered the neutralization to Commander Kiddie as a big accomplishment after the elements of Philippine Army together with Zamboanga Sibugay police and intelligence group able to kill Commander Kiddie when refused to be arrested.
“He resisted, his group resisted and that triggered a firefight beween the government troops and the group of kiddie so the ensuing firefight resulted to the death of commander Kiddie and one of his close aides identified as Utoh Mussa and,” Lt. Col. Ernetso Torres said, Spokesperson of the AFP.
The death of Commander Kiddie was considered as big accomplishment because he was considered as one of the most wanted person in Mindanao.
Torres added that based on the intelligence information that they gather the group of Commander Kiddie is planning to kidnap a businessman from Zambonga, however Torres did not name the person.
“As per the assessment of the raiding team the group of commander Kidde had planned to kidnap somebody from Zamboanga city and it was prevented because of the timely raid,” Torres said. He said there is a document that showed this but they do not want to divulge it yet.
Police elements of Zamboanga Sibugay, intelligence group and Philippine Army conducted special operations on the service of warrant of arrest against Akiddin Abdul Salam alias Commander Kiddie which lead to a firefight incident between the two group.
Supt. Jose Gucela, of Public Information office in Region 9 police office, the group of commander Kiddie fired at the arresting team that prompted them to fire at them as well.
Commander Kiddie sustained gunshot wounds on his head that exited through his throat.
Friday, June 13, 2008
released kidnapper said they were not hurt by their kidnappers
Miami
June 13, 2008
Story: released kidnapper said they were not hurt by their kidnappers
At around 9:30 pm of June 12, 2008, one of the cameraman being kidnapped in Sulu was finally released.
Angelo Valderama, was brought at the designated waiting area in the town of Talipao, Sulu. He was fetched by the elements of police and brought to the house of Indanan Mayor Alvarez Ismaji, one of the negotiator.
According to Ismaji, Valderama arrived at his house between 10:00 to 11:00 pm right after his release.
In the morning of January 13, around 5:00 am Valderama was brought to Police Regional Office in Zamboanga City to rest properly.
According to ARMM Regional Director Joel Goltiao, Valderama looks very tired and really wanted to sleep. They asked him if their abductors hurt them, Valderama said they were not hurt.
Goltiao said there were no indications that Valderama was tortured or hurt because he has no injuries or bruises. On the reports that two of the were separated from the other two, Valderama told Goltiao that they were not separated and they are all in the same area but with escorts all the time but they are moving from one place to another.
Goltiao said the negotiators and crisis management committee are doubling their efforts now for the release of other three, Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion and Professor Octavio Dinampo. They are hoping that the next release will happen soon and the abductors will release the three and not one by one.
The PNP do not want to comment on the ransom demand, because according to them the no ransom policy should be implemented.
However, Ismaji confirmed that they gave Php100,000 on the request of the abductors, “They asked for money and Vice Governor Nur-ana Saidula raised money. According to them the money will use for the expenses on their victims,” the Mayor said.
The said money were also known as board and lodging payment. If Goltiao said that the negotiations is on-going, Ismaji said the abductors are now turning off their cellphone every time they are calling them.
“We are starting all over again, because they turned off their phones, we only communicate through phones. But we are exerting all our effort to safely recover Ces Drilon and others,” Ismaji said.
The PNP meantime is letting Valderama to rest first, once he is relaxed Goltiao said that they will interview him on their situation when he was abducted and to know what will they cover in the area.
June 13, 2008
Story: released kidnapper said they were not hurt by their kidnappers
At around 9:30 pm of June 12, 2008, one of the cameraman being kidnapped in Sulu was finally released.
Angelo Valderama, was brought at the designated waiting area in the town of Talipao, Sulu. He was fetched by the elements of police and brought to the house of Indanan Mayor Alvarez Ismaji, one of the negotiator.
According to Ismaji, Valderama arrived at his house between 10:00 to 11:00 pm right after his release.
In the morning of January 13, around 5:00 am Valderama was brought to Police Regional Office in Zamboanga City to rest properly.
According to ARMM Regional Director Joel Goltiao, Valderama looks very tired and really wanted to sleep. They asked him if their abductors hurt them, Valderama said they were not hurt.
Goltiao said there were no indications that Valderama was tortured or hurt because he has no injuries or bruises. On the reports that two of the were separated from the other two, Valderama told Goltiao that they were not separated and they are all in the same area but with escorts all the time but they are moving from one place to another.
Goltiao said the negotiators and crisis management committee are doubling their efforts now for the release of other three, Ces Drilon, Jimmy Encarnacion and Professor Octavio Dinampo. They are hoping that the next release will happen soon and the abductors will release the three and not one by one.
The PNP do not want to comment on the ransom demand, because according to them the no ransom policy should be implemented.
However, Ismaji confirmed that they gave Php100,000 on the request of the abductors, “They asked for money and Vice Governor Nur-ana Saidula raised money. According to them the money will use for the expenses on their victims,” the Mayor said.
The said money were also known as board and lodging payment. If Goltiao said that the negotiations is on-going, Ismaji said the abductors are now turning off their cellphone every time they are calling them.
“We are starting all over again, because they turned off their phones, we only communicate through phones. But we are exerting all our effort to safely recover Ces Drilon and others,” Ismaji said.
The PNP meantime is letting Valderama to rest first, once he is relaxed Goltiao said that they will interview him on their situation when he was abducted and to know what will they cover in the area.
6 suspects on robbery holdup arrested in Muntinlupa City
Miami
June 13, 2008
Story: 6 suspects on robbery holdup arrested in Muntinlupa City
Six suspected robbers were arrested and were caught in the act in Muntinlupa City early morning of June 12, 2008.
The mobile group of the Muntinlupa Police noticed a commotion inside dela Rosa bus liner at around 5:45 am along National Road, Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa. The mobile group blocked the bus to stop and saw the armed suspects inside.
The arrested suspects were Roberto Pakera, 35 resident of Paliparan, Bacoor, Cavite; Lito Cabigayan, 24, resident of Signal Village Taguig; Nonito Sulayao, 22 resident of Centennial Taguig; Elmer Cabigayan, 21 resident of extra kaliwa Paranaque City; Ryan Espijon, 24 resident of Fort Bonifacio Taguig and Elbert Alambra, 28, resident of PUP compound Taguig.
They were also the suspects in the robbery hold-up happened last June 7, at around 7:00 am. They also hold-up BBL Transport Bus while transversing South Luzon Expressway before going to Sta. Rosa exit then when they reached Estrella Street in Makati City they all went down of the bus and escaped. On this incident they got cellphone, money and the service firearm of two policemen who were on board on the said bus. Those policemen were PO3 Demostrenes Obias at PO2 Rogelio Orlanda.
The two 9mm service firearm of those policemen were recovered when the suspects arrested in Muntinlupa. The Muntinlupa police said they positively identified the service firearms because of the PNP markings on it.
Another recovered from the suspects were another two .45 pistol; two knives about 9 inches long; one hand grenade; four magazines and 28 live ammunitions for 9mm and 14 live ammunitions for .45 pistol.
June 13, 2008
Story: 6 suspects on robbery holdup arrested in Muntinlupa City
Six suspected robbers were arrested and were caught in the act in Muntinlupa City early morning of June 12, 2008.
The mobile group of the Muntinlupa Police noticed a commotion inside dela Rosa bus liner at around 5:45 am along National Road, Barangay Tunasan, Muntinlupa. The mobile group blocked the bus to stop and saw the armed suspects inside.
The arrested suspects were Roberto Pakera, 35 resident of Paliparan, Bacoor, Cavite; Lito Cabigayan, 24, resident of Signal Village Taguig; Nonito Sulayao, 22 resident of Centennial Taguig; Elmer Cabigayan, 21 resident of extra kaliwa Paranaque City; Ryan Espijon, 24 resident of Fort Bonifacio Taguig and Elbert Alambra, 28, resident of PUP compound Taguig.
They were also the suspects in the robbery hold-up happened last June 7, at around 7:00 am. They also hold-up BBL Transport Bus while transversing South Luzon Expressway before going to Sta. Rosa exit then when they reached Estrella Street in Makati City they all went down of the bus and escaped. On this incident they got cellphone, money and the service firearm of two policemen who were on board on the said bus. Those policemen were PO3 Demostrenes Obias at PO2 Rogelio Orlanda.
The two 9mm service firearm of those policemen were recovered when the suspects arrested in Muntinlupa. The Muntinlupa police said they positively identified the service firearms because of the PNP markings on it.
Another recovered from the suspects were another two .45 pistol; two knives about 9 inches long; one hand grenade; four magazines and 28 live ammunitions for 9mm and 14 live ammunitions for .45 pistol.
four killed in a fire in Las Pinas City
Miami
June 13, 2008
Story: four killed in a fire in Las Pinas City
Four people got killed including a one year old baby girl when a house in Las Pinas City was razed by fire predawn.
The fire happened in one house with 11 rooms for rent in Balikatan St. Barangay CAA, Las Pinas City owned by certain Mr. Alexander Montera. The fire started at around 1:12 am to 2:20 am which only reached first alarm.
According to Las Pinas Fire Chief Robert Pasiz, the four got killed because they were not able to go out of their house due to the thick smoke. Those who were killed were identified as Romel Baro, 45; his wife Pia, 40 and their one year old daughter Leonora; and Rowena Rebadola, 40, living in the nearby room.
The origin of the fire is at the ground floor of the house near the kitchen area. The cause of the fire still unknown, but base on the information they gather, it could be faulty electrical wiring.
Pasiz said the fire easily spread because the house were made of plywood only and not concrete one. The house estimated about 200-250 sq. m. Estimated damages about Php500,000.
June 13, 2008
Story: four killed in a fire in Las Pinas City
Four people got killed including a one year old baby girl when a house in Las Pinas City was razed by fire predawn.
The fire happened in one house with 11 rooms for rent in Balikatan St. Barangay CAA, Las Pinas City owned by certain Mr. Alexander Montera. The fire started at around 1:12 am to 2:20 am which only reached first alarm.
According to Las Pinas Fire Chief Robert Pasiz, the four got killed because they were not able to go out of their house due to the thick smoke. Those who were killed were identified as Romel Baro, 45; his wife Pia, 40 and their one year old daughter Leonora; and Rowena Rebadola, 40, living in the nearby room.
The origin of the fire is at the ground floor of the house near the kitchen area. The cause of the fire still unknown, but base on the information they gather, it could be faulty electrical wiring.
Pasiz said the fire easily spread because the house were made of plywood only and not concrete one. The house estimated about 200-250 sq. m. Estimated damages about Php500,000.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Four more suspects has been charged in RCBC Massacre
Miami
June 12, 2008
Story: Four more suspects has been charged in RCBC Massacre
Four more suspects has been charged in Laguna Provincial Prosecutor’s Office in relation to the massacre happened in RCBC bank in Cabuyao, Laguna last may 16, 2008.
The latest addition as suspect on the said massacre were Crisanto Alvarez; the one who voluntarily surrendered and confessed that he was one of the suspect and stand as a look-out. Other suspects he identified are Jake Javier of Bgy. Pagaspas, Tanauan Batangas; Jun Alvarez of Bgy. Pantay Matanda, Tanauan Batangas and Eugenio Hilario of bgy. Turbina, Calamba Laguna. They are still currently at large together with Allan Bago and Danilo Letoquit whom were already identified by the police last May 30.
They have been charge of multiple homicide last June 11, 2008 by the Task Force RCBC.
Crisanto Alvarez also positively identified Pepito Magsino and Montano Tolentino as one of the suspects in the RCBC massacre. Magsino and Tolentino got killed in two different encounters in Batangas andn Laguna.
Magsino got killed last May 21, in an encounter at around 4;20 pm at Barangay 4, Tanauan City. Tolentino got killed also in an encounter last May 29 at 5:20 am in Bgy. Puting Lupa, Calamba City.
Crisanto said that he was recruited by Magsino that they will have a special project to do and did not know that they will robbed a bank until the day which is May 16.
Three of the suspects were already accosted by the PNP, they are Joel dela Cruz, Jesus Narvaez and Ricardo Gomolon, then the rest were still at large.
June 12, 2008
Story: Four more suspects has been charged in RCBC Massacre
Four more suspects has been charged in Laguna Provincial Prosecutor’s Office in relation to the massacre happened in RCBC bank in Cabuyao, Laguna last may 16, 2008.
The latest addition as suspect on the said massacre were Crisanto Alvarez; the one who voluntarily surrendered and confessed that he was one of the suspect and stand as a look-out. Other suspects he identified are Jake Javier of Bgy. Pagaspas, Tanauan Batangas; Jun Alvarez of Bgy. Pantay Matanda, Tanauan Batangas and Eugenio Hilario of bgy. Turbina, Calamba Laguna. They are still currently at large together with Allan Bago and Danilo Letoquit whom were already identified by the police last May 30.
They have been charge of multiple homicide last June 11, 2008 by the Task Force RCBC.
Crisanto Alvarez also positively identified Pepito Magsino and Montano Tolentino as one of the suspects in the RCBC massacre. Magsino and Tolentino got killed in two different encounters in Batangas andn Laguna.
Magsino got killed last May 21, in an encounter at around 4;20 pm at Barangay 4, Tanauan City. Tolentino got killed also in an encounter last May 29 at 5:20 am in Bgy. Puting Lupa, Calamba City.
Crisanto said that he was recruited by Magsino that they will have a special project to do and did not know that they will robbed a bank until the day which is May 16.
Three of the suspects were already accosted by the PNP, they are Joel dela Cruz, Jesus Narvaez and Ricardo Gomolon, then the rest were still at large.
11 Policemen on duty at NCRPO will be charged of neglect of duty on the disappearance of Ampatuan
Miami
June 12, 2008
Story: 11 Policemen on duty at NCRPO will be charged of neglect of duty on the disappearance of Ampatuan
Eleven policemen assigned in National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will face charges on neglect of duty in relation to the disappearance of PO2 Basser Ampatuan, the suspect on the killing of Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal division chief Alioden Dalaig.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Avelino Razon approved the recommendation of NCRPO Officer in-charge Chief Supt. Eric Javier to file simple neglect of duty and serious neglect of duty on 11 policemen including two officers.
Chief Inspector Agapito Quimson the custodian officer will be charged of Simple Neglect of duty under the doctrine of command responsibility. He was the one who assigned PO2 Mark Pasagui as the duty detailed for Ampatuan.
Pasagui together with Inspector James Naval, the duty officer of the day; SPO2 Solomon Fullon; PO3 Efren Suguitan; PO3 Melecio Millanes; PO3 Camilo Maramag; PO3 Wilfredo Salinel; PO3 Cyril Dagusen; PO2 Faizal Dadung and PO1 Maynard Tagudar will face charge of serious neglect of duty for their failure to properly perform their duties and responsibilities which cause to the disappearance of Ampatuan. They were on duty from 8:00 pm o June 6 to 8:00 am to June 7.
“We cannot charge them for infidelity because Ampatuan is only under restricted custody and he is not a detained prisoner because the case filed against him has been referred for further investigation of Manila Prosecutor’s Office,” PNP Spokesperson Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome explains.
According to Inspector Gibeon Ines of NCRPO Intelligence Division, those who will face charges are not only those who were assigned in the Regional Headquarters Support Group (RHSG) where Ampatuan stayed but also the policemen assigned at the Gate I of Camp Bagong Diwa.
Those who were assigned at the Gate I were SPO2 Fullon as the head of the guard that night; PO3 Suguitan; PO3 Millanes; PO3 Maramag; PO3 Salinel; PO3 Dagusen; PO2 Dadung and PO1 Tagudar.
Inspector Ines said the gate is five meters away from the RHSG.
It can be recalled that Ampatuan suddenly disappeared from the room where he is staying last June 7. He was last seen at around 2:00 am after he went to the comfort room at the RHSG.
June 12, 2008
Story: 11 Policemen on duty at NCRPO will be charged of neglect of duty on the disappearance of Ampatuan
Eleven policemen assigned in National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will face charges on neglect of duty in relation to the disappearance of PO2 Basser Ampatuan, the suspect on the killing of Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal division chief Alioden Dalaig.
Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Avelino Razon approved the recommendation of NCRPO Officer in-charge Chief Supt. Eric Javier to file simple neglect of duty and serious neglect of duty on 11 policemen including two officers.
Chief Inspector Agapito Quimson the custodian officer will be charged of Simple Neglect of duty under the doctrine of command responsibility. He was the one who assigned PO2 Mark Pasagui as the duty detailed for Ampatuan.
Pasagui together with Inspector James Naval, the duty officer of the day; SPO2 Solomon Fullon; PO3 Efren Suguitan; PO3 Melecio Millanes; PO3 Camilo Maramag; PO3 Wilfredo Salinel; PO3 Cyril Dagusen; PO2 Faizal Dadung and PO1 Maynard Tagudar will face charge of serious neglect of duty for their failure to properly perform their duties and responsibilities which cause to the disappearance of Ampatuan. They were on duty from 8:00 pm o June 6 to 8:00 am to June 7.
“We cannot charge them for infidelity because Ampatuan is only under restricted custody and he is not a detained prisoner because the case filed against him has been referred for further investigation of Manila Prosecutor’s Office,” PNP Spokesperson Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome explains.
According to Inspector Gibeon Ines of NCRPO Intelligence Division, those who will face charges are not only those who were assigned in the Regional Headquarters Support Group (RHSG) where Ampatuan stayed but also the policemen assigned at the Gate I of Camp Bagong Diwa.
Those who were assigned at the Gate I were SPO2 Fullon as the head of the guard that night; PO3 Suguitan; PO3 Millanes; PO3 Maramag; PO3 Salinel; PO3 Dagusen; PO2 Dadung and PO1 Tagudar.
Inspector Ines said the gate is five meters away from the RHSG.
It can be recalled that Ampatuan suddenly disappeared from the room where he is staying last June 7. He was last seen at around 2:00 am after he went to the comfort room at the RHSG.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Twelve (12) Caloocan Police to be summoned for investigation on alleged salvaging
Miami
June 11, 2008
Story 2: Twelve (12) Caloocan Police to be summoned for investigation on alleged salvaging
Twelve Caloocan police assigned in Caloocan North to be summoned on Friday, June 13 for further investigation on the alleged salvage happened last 12:30 am of June 5, 2008.
The National Capital Region -Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (NCR-CIDG) is the one conducting the investigation headed by Sr. Supt. Erickson Velasquez, Chief of NCR-CIDG.
Last June 5, four individuals were flagged down by 10 policemen, eight were in uniformed and two others in civilian clothes. According to the lone survivor, Glenn Genolsolanggo, 22, he was with his friends traveling along Congressional Highway in Bgy. Camarin, Caloocan City when five motorcycles riding by 10 policemen approached them and asked them to follow them.
Those who were with Genosolanggo were Robert Tan, Archie Aben, one alias “Adoy.”
Upon reaching the place near Saranai Subdivision, Genosolanggo jump off the tricycle he was riding and escaped to save his life. When he tried to escape he was shot by the police two times, he was hit in left leg. While running for his life, Genesolanggo heard seven other shots which he thinks that the policemen killed his friends who were not able to escape.
The NCR-CIDG invited first the 12 policemen on-duty when the incident happened to know whether they have participation on the case or none. If Genosolanggo cannot identify whom from the 12 who flagged them the NCR-CIDG will invite the police on-duty during daytime.
If there will be none from them would be identified yet, all Caloocan Police will be subject for investigation.
Genosolanggo is still at the custody of NCR-CIDG for protection.
June 11, 2008
Story 2: Twelve (12) Caloocan Police to be summoned for investigation on alleged salvaging
Twelve Caloocan police assigned in Caloocan North to be summoned on Friday, June 13 for further investigation on the alleged salvage happened last 12:30 am of June 5, 2008.
The National Capital Region -Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (NCR-CIDG) is the one conducting the investigation headed by Sr. Supt. Erickson Velasquez, Chief of NCR-CIDG.
Last June 5, four individuals were flagged down by 10 policemen, eight were in uniformed and two others in civilian clothes. According to the lone survivor, Glenn Genolsolanggo, 22, he was with his friends traveling along Congressional Highway in Bgy. Camarin, Caloocan City when five motorcycles riding by 10 policemen approached them and asked them to follow them.
Those who were with Genosolanggo were Robert Tan, Archie Aben, one alias “Adoy.”
Upon reaching the place near Saranai Subdivision, Genosolanggo jump off the tricycle he was riding and escaped to save his life. When he tried to escape he was shot by the police two times, he was hit in left leg. While running for his life, Genesolanggo heard seven other shots which he thinks that the policemen killed his friends who were not able to escape.
The NCR-CIDG invited first the 12 policemen on-duty when the incident happened to know whether they have participation on the case or none. If Genosolanggo cannot identify whom from the 12 who flagged them the NCR-CIDG will invite the police on-duty during daytime.
If there will be none from them would be identified yet, all Caloocan Police will be subject for investigation.
Genosolanggo is still at the custody of NCR-CIDG for protection.
PNP still considered Drilon and others missing, ABS-CBN admitted they are kidnap
Miami
June 11, 2008
Story 1: PNP still considered Drilon and others missing, ABS-CBN admitted they are kidnap
The Philippine National Police (PNP) still considered the broadcast journalist, her two crew and professor still missing while ABS-CBN already admitted that they have been kidnap for ransom.
PNP Spokesperson Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome said they still considered Ces Drilon, her two crew members Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Villarama and the professor who invited them, Professor Octavio Dinampo as missing because there were no elements of asking of ransom.
On the statement of ABS-CBN they did not tll how much ransom is being asked from them. But they said they will not pay any ransom. “ABS-CBN news will abide by its policy not to pay ransom because this will embolden kidnap for ransom groups to abduct other journalists, putting more lives at risks,” ABS-CBN said in their statement.
“On the part of PNP they are still considered as missing. Our police in ARMM still looking for the whereabouts of Drilon and others,” Bartolome said.
He added that they do not receive any information about the ransom demand that is why they are still considered as missing.
Bartolome said they already have negotiator in Sulu to help them to locate for Drilon and others. He also said the negotiator will try to contact all possible group or people that will help them find the victims. “We are optimistic, negotiations will help to get Ces and others safe.’
He did not identified who is the negotiator but described as “somebody who has a good grasp of the area and commands respect.”
The PNP is now appealing to the media that whenever they will go to Sulu, they should coordinate with the PNP or military for them to be guided accordingly or to have an escort. Bartolome aid, the Sulu Police did not know that Drilon and company already arrived in the area.
Drilon arrived in Sulu last June 7, for their special coverage which is still unknown as of this moment. Reports said they were invited by Professor Dinampo of Minadanao State University.
June 11, 2008
Story 1: PNP still considered Drilon and others missing, ABS-CBN admitted they are kidnap
The Philippine National Police (PNP) still considered the broadcast journalist, her two crew and professor still missing while ABS-CBN already admitted that they have been kidnap for ransom.
PNP Spokesperson Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome said they still considered Ces Drilon, her two crew members Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Villarama and the professor who invited them, Professor Octavio Dinampo as missing because there were no elements of asking of ransom.
On the statement of ABS-CBN they did not tll how much ransom is being asked from them. But they said they will not pay any ransom. “ABS-CBN news will abide by its policy not to pay ransom because this will embolden kidnap for ransom groups to abduct other journalists, putting more lives at risks,” ABS-CBN said in their statement.
“On the part of PNP they are still considered as missing. Our police in ARMM still looking for the whereabouts of Drilon and others,” Bartolome said.
He added that they do not receive any information about the ransom demand that is why they are still considered as missing.
Bartolome said they already have negotiator in Sulu to help them to locate for Drilon and others. He also said the negotiator will try to contact all possible group or people that will help them find the victims. “We are optimistic, negotiations will help to get Ces and others safe.’
He did not identified who is the negotiator but described as “somebody who has a good grasp of the area and commands respect.”
The PNP is now appealing to the media that whenever they will go to Sulu, they should coordinate with the PNP or military for them to be guided accordingly or to have an escort. Bartolome aid, the Sulu Police did not know that Drilon and company already arrived in the area.
Drilon arrived in Sulu last June 7, for their special coverage which is still unknown as of this moment. Reports said they were invited by Professor Dinampo of Minadanao State University.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
PNP doing all efforts to find and rescue ABS-CBN news team
Miami
June 10, 2008
Story: PNP doing all efforts to find and rescue ABS-CBN news team
The Philippine National Police (PNP) still looking for the whereabouts of news reporter and his crew and the professor who invited them.
ABS-CBN Senior reporter Ces Orena-Drilon and her crew Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Villarama was reportedly missing since June 8, 2008. The group were invited by Professor Octavio Dinampo to cover a special event. The event is still unknown. Dinampo was also reportedly missing, he is a professor from Mindanao State University (MSU).
PNP Chief Avelino Razon said he already ordered ARMM Regional Director Joel Goltiao to be on top of the situation in the area. The members of the group who will do the coordination with the abductors are Intelligence division and the PACER (Police Anti-Crime Emergency Response).
Razon also said that they are trying to verify if there were truths on the asked ransom money. “There were reports that they are asking for Php 10 million to Php 30 million. It is not clear on who is asking that is why we are trying to verify everything for the sake of the victims.”
However, Razon is not yet considering the incident as kidnapping, “If there will be a group that will ask for ransom money that will indicate that this is kidnapping, as of this moment, they were missing.”
But, Goltiao had identified the group who is involved in the incident, “Albader Parad, and Gapur Jundain were behind this. Parad is the ASG Commander in Patikul, Sulu,”
As of press time, there were no clear negotiations with the abductors and the crisis management group formed by Goltiao. He said, “We are after the safe recovery of the victims, that is what we are thinking right now.”
Razon said that they are closely coordinating with ABS-CBN to know what Drilon and company will have to do in Sulu. He also said they are receiving some information, but they are not in liberty to tell it until everything is confirmed or cleared.
Drilon and company arrived in Sulu last Friday June 7, 2008 at around 2:45 pm then proceeded to Sulu State College Hostel Capitol in Patikul Sulu. On June 8, they were last seen on board a yellow Toyota Tamaraw.
Upon reaching the vicinity of Bgy. Kulasi, Maimbung Sulu, they were believed to be flagged down by the group of ASG and allegedly brought to Bgy. Karawan, Indanan, Sulu.
With what happened now with Drilon and company, the police appeals to the media whenever they wil go to Sulu, they should have coordinate with the military or policemen to escort them in the are to avoid being abducted.
Goltiao said on the latest report that they received, the group is keep on moving from one place to another, but they are still in the same town.
June 10, 2008
Story: PNP doing all efforts to find and rescue ABS-CBN news team
The Philippine National Police (PNP) still looking for the whereabouts of news reporter and his crew and the professor who invited them.
ABS-CBN Senior reporter Ces Orena-Drilon and her crew Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Villarama was reportedly missing since June 8, 2008. The group were invited by Professor Octavio Dinampo to cover a special event. The event is still unknown. Dinampo was also reportedly missing, he is a professor from Mindanao State University (MSU).
PNP Chief Avelino Razon said he already ordered ARMM Regional Director Joel Goltiao to be on top of the situation in the area. The members of the group who will do the coordination with the abductors are Intelligence division and the PACER (Police Anti-Crime Emergency Response).
Razon also said that they are trying to verify if there were truths on the asked ransom money. “There were reports that they are asking for Php 10 million to Php 30 million. It is not clear on who is asking that is why we are trying to verify everything for the sake of the victims.”
However, Razon is not yet considering the incident as kidnapping, “If there will be a group that will ask for ransom money that will indicate that this is kidnapping, as of this moment, they were missing.”
But, Goltiao had identified the group who is involved in the incident, “Albader Parad, and Gapur Jundain were behind this. Parad is the ASG Commander in Patikul, Sulu,”
As of press time, there were no clear negotiations with the abductors and the crisis management group formed by Goltiao. He said, “We are after the safe recovery of the victims, that is what we are thinking right now.”
Razon said that they are closely coordinating with ABS-CBN to know what Drilon and company will have to do in Sulu. He also said they are receiving some information, but they are not in liberty to tell it until everything is confirmed or cleared.
Drilon and company arrived in Sulu last Friday June 7, 2008 at around 2:45 pm then proceeded to Sulu State College Hostel Capitol in Patikul Sulu. On June 8, they were last seen on board a yellow Toyota Tamaraw.
Upon reaching the vicinity of Bgy. Kulasi, Maimbung Sulu, they were believed to be flagged down by the group of ASG and allegedly brought to Bgy. Karawan, Indanan, Sulu.
With what happened now with Drilon and company, the police appeals to the media whenever they wil go to Sulu, they should have coordinate with the military or policemen to escort them in the are to avoid being abducted.
Goltiao said on the latest report that they received, the group is keep on moving from one place to another, but they are still in the same town.
PNP created Task Force to search for Ampatuan
Miami
June 9, 2008
Story: PNP created Task Force to search for Ampatuan
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) officer in-charge Police Chief Supt. Eric Javier, ordered the Regional Headquarters Support Group Chief Inspector Agapito Quimson to investigate the escape of the suspect who killed Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal division chief Alioden Dalaig.
PO2 Basser Ampatuan suddenly disappeared inside Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig at around 2:00 am Saturday, June 7. He escaped after using a bathroom outside the room were he was staying.
He was under restricted custody and not detained in a jail inside Camp Bagong Diwa. Ampatuan was arrested last April 14 in Shariff Kabunsuan after he was tagged as the gunman who shot Dalaig in November 2007. He was staying in a room inside the Regional Intelligence and Investigation Division of NCRPO.
Javier explained that Ampatuan is not yet detained in jail but under restricted custody of intelligence and investigation division inside of the said camp. He is under restricted custody because of the administrative charges against him, also because the PNP still waiting for the warrant of arrest to be released by the Court for the PNP not to be accused of illegal detention.
According to PNP Chief Avelino Razon, the were already case against Ampatuan but the warrant of arrest has not been released by the Court because the murder case against him is yet to be resolved by the Fiscal.
The police on-duty, PO2 Mark Pasagui, will be investigated on how and why Ampatuan escaped. There were no indication that Ampatuan made an effort on his escape because the windows of the room were not destroyed.
The PNP is now doing manhunt operation on the whereabouts of Ampatuan.
June 9, 2008
Story: PNP created Task Force to search for Ampatuan
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) officer in-charge Police Chief Supt. Eric Javier, ordered the Regional Headquarters Support Group Chief Inspector Agapito Quimson to investigate the escape of the suspect who killed Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal division chief Alioden Dalaig.
PO2 Basser Ampatuan suddenly disappeared inside Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig at around 2:00 am Saturday, June 7. He escaped after using a bathroom outside the room were he was staying.
He was under restricted custody and not detained in a jail inside Camp Bagong Diwa. Ampatuan was arrested last April 14 in Shariff Kabunsuan after he was tagged as the gunman who shot Dalaig in November 2007. He was staying in a room inside the Regional Intelligence and Investigation Division of NCRPO.
Javier explained that Ampatuan is not yet detained in jail but under restricted custody of intelligence and investigation division inside of the said camp. He is under restricted custody because of the administrative charges against him, also because the PNP still waiting for the warrant of arrest to be released by the Court for the PNP not to be accused of illegal detention.
According to PNP Chief Avelino Razon, the were already case against Ampatuan but the warrant of arrest has not been released by the Court because the murder case against him is yet to be resolved by the Fiscal.
The police on-duty, PO2 Mark Pasagui, will be investigated on how and why Ampatuan escaped. There were no indication that Ampatuan made an effort on his escape because the windows of the room were not destroyed.
The PNP is now doing manhunt operation on the whereabouts of Ampatuan.
Labor leader slain in Negros Occidental
Miami
June 10, 2008
Story: Labor leader slain in Negros Occidental
A Labor group leader in the province of Negros Occidental was gunned down by three still unidentified male suspects last June 6 at around 7:30 pm.
The victim was identified as Armando Dolorosa, 45 and Vice-Chairman of Democratic Association of Labor Organizations on his town in Barangay San Pablo Manapla, Negros Occidental.
Three male all wearing bonnet and armed with M-16 rifle and .30 caliber suddenly shot Dolorosa inside his house on his body that lead to his instant death. According to PO2 Deolito Maningo, case investigator, said the incident may cause to the land dispute in the area.
Dolorosa is a beneficiary of a land in Hacienda Merian that may triggered the suspects to kill him.
June 10, 2008
Story: Labor leader slain in Negros Occidental
A Labor group leader in the province of Negros Occidental was gunned down by three still unidentified male suspects last June 6 at around 7:30 pm.
The victim was identified as Armando Dolorosa, 45 and Vice-Chairman of Democratic Association of Labor Organizations on his town in Barangay San Pablo Manapla, Negros Occidental.
Three male all wearing bonnet and armed with M-16 rifle and .30 caliber suddenly shot Dolorosa inside his house on his body that lead to his instant death. According to PO2 Deolito Maningo, case investigator, said the incident may cause to the land dispute in the area.
Dolorosa is a beneficiary of a land in Hacienda Merian that may triggered the suspects to kill him.
opening of classes generally peaceful and quiet, PNP Chief says
Miami
June 10, 2008
Story: opening of classes generally peaceful and quiet, PNP Chief says
Philippine National Police Chief Avelino Razon said that the opening of classes, June 10, Tuesday was “Generally peaceful and quiet.”
The PNP Chief even cited that even in the provinces, the start of the classes were also peaceful. Though the start of the classes was peaceful, Razon said the 4,000 policemen deployed in Metro Manila by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will still be in the area for at least one week.
Razon also said that they have force multiplier that will help ensure safety for the teachers and students who will always go to school to attend their respective classes.
In line with this, the PNP is appealing to public to take precautionary measure for their own safety.
Meanwhile, the NCRPO expressed that some schools should have close circuit television (CCTV) cameras to closely monitor what is happening outside the campuses.
“This might lessen the street crimes being committed outside the school or near the gate of the campuses,” Razon said.
With the idea of CCTV the police said there will be no privacy will be violated. The CCTV will be put in the strategic areas near the schools. However, Razon know for the fact that putting CCTV camera will be so expensive for DepEd (Department of Education) and private schools as well.
June 10, 2008
Story: opening of classes generally peaceful and quiet, PNP Chief says
Philippine National Police Chief Avelino Razon said that the opening of classes, June 10, Tuesday was “Generally peaceful and quiet.”
The PNP Chief even cited that even in the provinces, the start of the classes were also peaceful. Though the start of the classes was peaceful, Razon said the 4,000 policemen deployed in Metro Manila by the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) will still be in the area for at least one week.
Razon also said that they have force multiplier that will help ensure safety for the teachers and students who will always go to school to attend their respective classes.
In line with this, the PNP is appealing to public to take precautionary measure for their own safety.
Meanwhile, the NCRPO expressed that some schools should have close circuit television (CCTV) cameras to closely monitor what is happening outside the campuses.
“This might lessen the street crimes being committed outside the school or near the gate of the campuses,” Razon said.
With the idea of CCTV the police said there will be no privacy will be violated. The CCTV will be put in the strategic areas near the schools. However, Razon know for the fact that putting CCTV camera will be so expensive for DepEd (Department of Education) and private schools as well.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Suspect on Dalaig murder case escaped in Camp Bagong Diwa
Miami
June 9, 2008
Story: Suspect on Dalaig murder case escaped in Camp Bagong Diwa
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) officer in-charge Police Chief Supt. Eric Javier, ordered the NCR-CIDG to investigate the escape of the suspect who killed Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal division chief Alioden Dalaig.
PO2 Basser Ampatuan suddenly disappeared inside Camp Bagong Diwa at around 2:00 am Saturday, June 7.
Javier explained that Ampatuan is not yet detained in jail but under restricted custody of intelligence and investigation division of NCRPO.
He is under restricted custody because of the administrative charges against him, also because the PNP still waiting for the warrant of arrest to be released by the Court for the PNP not to be accused of illegal detention.
The police on-duty is PO2 Mark Pasagui, will be investigated on how and why Ampatuan escaped. There were no indication that Ampatuan made an effort on his escape because the windows of the room were not destroyed.
The PNP is now doing manhunt operation against Ampatuan.
June 9, 2008
Story: Suspect on Dalaig murder case escaped in Camp Bagong Diwa
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) officer in-charge Police Chief Supt. Eric Javier, ordered the NCR-CIDG to investigate the escape of the suspect who killed Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal division chief Alioden Dalaig.
PO2 Basser Ampatuan suddenly disappeared inside Camp Bagong Diwa at around 2:00 am Saturday, June 7.
Javier explained that Ampatuan is not yet detained in jail but under restricted custody of intelligence and investigation division of NCRPO.
He is under restricted custody because of the administrative charges against him, also because the PNP still waiting for the warrant of arrest to be released by the Court for the PNP not to be accused of illegal detention.
The police on-duty is PO2 Mark Pasagui, will be investigated on how and why Ampatuan escaped. There were no indication that Ampatuan made an effort on his escape because the windows of the room were not destroyed.
The PNP is now doing manhunt operation against Ampatuan.
Kidnap for ransom group arrested by PNP
Miami
June 9, 2008
Story: Kidnap for ransom group arrested by PNP
Ten suspects, all members of Amolo group, has been arrested by the elements of Philippine National Police (PNP), for kidnapping an executive of a bank last June 3, 2008.
The Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response (PACER) conducted the series of operations on the rescue of the bank official which was identified as Ramon Murillo, 62, consultant of Philippine National Bank main office in Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City.
PNP Chief Avelino Razon considered the group as “new players.” “Operatives of PACER, Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office, Manila Police District and the Pasay City Police Station launched a series of police operations in different parts of Metro Manila and Central Luzon against the Amolo Kidnapping and Robbery Group that was responsible for the abduction of PNB executive Ramon Murillo last June 3 in Quezon City,” Razon said.
Sr. Supt. Leonardo Espina, PACER Chief said the group was previously engaged in robbery cases in Cavite, Bulacan and Nueva Ecija.
The suspects were identified as (1) Melchor HERERRA alias Tong, 26 years old, of Pulong San Miguel, Talavera, Nueva Ecija; (2) Niño CARANGAN, 22, of Mataas na Kahoy, Gen Natividad, Nueva Ecija; (3) Crizaldo de GUZMAN alias Toti of Krus na Daan, San Ildefonso, Bulacan (who died of heart attack after interrogation); (4) Alven LACANDAZO, a mechanical technician of Landmass Park, Brgy Biga, Tanza, Cavite;(5) Armando AQUINIO alias Arnold, 40 years old, of 2530 Tomas Mapua St., Sta. Cruz, Manila; (6) Reggie Parungao REYES, 26, of Brgy Krus na Daan, San Rafael, Bulacan; (7) Florentino AMOLO alias Rene, of Brgy Barles, Cabanatuan City; (8) Edgardo HERNANDEZ alias Buboy, 42, of 1778 Interior 27 Antipolo St., Sta Cruz, Manila; (9) Jocelyn FEROLINO alias Joyce, 26, entertainer, residing in Pulong San Miguel, Talavera, Nueva Ecija; and (10) Reynante Amolo ALCAZAR alias Nante, the leader of the group.
Murillo was abducted in Quezon Avenue in front of Burger King at around 3:00 am of June 3, 2008. Murillo came from Heartbeat Club in Quezon City, when one of the suspect, Ferolino, approached him and asked help from the victim because she is carrying a big and heavy bag with clothes on it.
According to the victim he do not know where exactly he was because he was blindfolded. He just hear from his abductors that they were already in Nueva Ecija. He was brought in the suspect’s safe house which he described as warehouse.
When he was abducted, the suspects went inside his car get him to be blindfolded and ask him to sit at the back of the car.
The suspects were arrested in two different places. The first was last June 4, 12:30 pm through checkpoint in Rizal town of Nueva Ecija, wherein the suspects used the vehicle of their victim which is a Honda CRV. Recovered from the area were two .45 caliber and the identification card of Murillo.
Those were arrested in Nueva Ecija were, Melchor Herrera, Niño Carangan, Crizaldo de Guzman, and Alven Lacandzo.
According to Espina, they intended not to inform the arrest of the four suspects because the remaining kidnappers were still with the victim and they might kill Murillo.
The next arrest was happened last June 6, the same date when Murillo was rescued from the kidnappers. The kidnappers drop him off at 8:00 am in SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City after the kidnappers asked for One million pesos Initially, the suspects asked for Php15-Million. But the family said they do not have enough money to raise Php15 M.
The family paid for the ransom money and left it in one place in SM Mall of Asia, the suspects get it and drop the victim their.
The police managed to chase the suspects and was able to arrest the remaining suspects in Blumentritt, Manila; Reggie Reyes, Florentino Amolo, and at around 11:00 am.
Recovered from them four .45 caliber, Ingram machine pistol, and Toyota Altis (ZHB-843).
The police went to the house of Armando Aquino in Sta. Cruz, Manila wherein they arrested Aquino, Reynante Alcazar Edgardo Fernandez, and Jocelyn Ferolino the one who asked help from the victim. They recovered here one Mitsubishi lancer (PFP-879) and amount of Php850,000.
The police is still searching for the remaining money and the warehouse where the suspects kept Murillo for three days.
The suspects in custody have been presented before inquest prosecutors of the Department of Justice who recommended No Bail for the respondents.
June 9, 2008
Story: Kidnap for ransom group arrested by PNP
Ten suspects, all members of Amolo group, has been arrested by the elements of Philippine National Police (PNP), for kidnapping an executive of a bank last June 3, 2008.
The Police Anti-Crime and Emergency Response (PACER) conducted the series of operations on the rescue of the bank official which was identified as Ramon Murillo, 62, consultant of Philippine National Bank main office in Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City.
PNP Chief Avelino Razon considered the group as “new players.” “Operatives of PACER, Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office, Manila Police District and the Pasay City Police Station launched a series of police operations in different parts of Metro Manila and Central Luzon against the Amolo Kidnapping and Robbery Group that was responsible for the abduction of PNB executive Ramon Murillo last June 3 in Quezon City,” Razon said.
Sr. Supt. Leonardo Espina, PACER Chief said the group was previously engaged in robbery cases in Cavite, Bulacan and Nueva Ecija.
The suspects were identified as (1) Melchor HERERRA alias Tong, 26 years old, of Pulong San Miguel, Talavera, Nueva Ecija; (2) Niño CARANGAN, 22, of Mataas na Kahoy, Gen Natividad, Nueva Ecija; (3) Crizaldo de GUZMAN alias Toti of Krus na Daan, San Ildefonso, Bulacan (who died of heart attack after interrogation); (4) Alven LACANDAZO, a mechanical technician of Landmass Park, Brgy Biga, Tanza, Cavite;(5) Armando AQUINIO alias Arnold, 40 years old, of 2530 Tomas Mapua St., Sta. Cruz, Manila; (6) Reggie Parungao REYES, 26, of Brgy Krus na Daan, San Rafael, Bulacan; (7) Florentino AMOLO alias Rene, of Brgy Barles, Cabanatuan City; (8) Edgardo HERNANDEZ alias Buboy, 42, of 1778 Interior 27 Antipolo St., Sta Cruz, Manila; (9) Jocelyn FEROLINO alias Joyce, 26, entertainer, residing in Pulong San Miguel, Talavera, Nueva Ecija; and (10) Reynante Amolo ALCAZAR alias Nante, the leader of the group.
Murillo was abducted in Quezon Avenue in front of Burger King at around 3:00 am of June 3, 2008. Murillo came from Heartbeat Club in Quezon City, when one of the suspect, Ferolino, approached him and asked help from the victim because she is carrying a big and heavy bag with clothes on it.
According to the victim he do not know where exactly he was because he was blindfolded. He just hear from his abductors that they were already in Nueva Ecija. He was brought in the suspect’s safe house which he described as warehouse.
When he was abducted, the suspects went inside his car get him to be blindfolded and ask him to sit at the back of the car.
The suspects were arrested in two different places. The first was last June 4, 12:30 pm through checkpoint in Rizal town of Nueva Ecija, wherein the suspects used the vehicle of their victim which is a Honda CRV. Recovered from the area were two .45 caliber and the identification card of Murillo.
Those were arrested in Nueva Ecija were, Melchor Herrera, Niño Carangan, Crizaldo de Guzman, and Alven Lacandzo.
According to Espina, they intended not to inform the arrest of the four suspects because the remaining kidnappers were still with the victim and they might kill Murillo.
The next arrest was happened last June 6, the same date when Murillo was rescued from the kidnappers. The kidnappers drop him off at 8:00 am in SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City after the kidnappers asked for One million pesos Initially, the suspects asked for Php15-Million. But the family said they do not have enough money to raise Php15 M.
The family paid for the ransom money and left it in one place in SM Mall of Asia, the suspects get it and drop the victim their.
The police managed to chase the suspects and was able to arrest the remaining suspects in Blumentritt, Manila; Reggie Reyes, Florentino Amolo, and at around 11:00 am.
Recovered from them four .45 caliber, Ingram machine pistol, and Toyota Altis (ZHB-843).
The police went to the house of Armando Aquino in Sta. Cruz, Manila wherein they arrested Aquino, Reynante Alcazar Edgardo Fernandez, and Jocelyn Ferolino the one who asked help from the victim. They recovered here one Mitsubishi lancer (PFP-879) and amount of Php850,000.
The police is still searching for the remaining money and the warehouse where the suspects kept Murillo for three days.
The suspects in custody have been presented before inquest prosecutors of the Department of Justice who recommended No Bail for the respondents.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Boy died in a vehicular accident in Bulacan
Miami
June 6, 2008
Story: Boy died in a vehicular accident in Bulacan
A seven year old boy died due to the multiple collision in North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Bulacan area.
The incident happened at Barangay Ligtong, Meycauayan Bulacan along NLEX. The vehicles involved is a Mersan Bus Transit (TWB 736) who bumped the Nissan Escapade (RGD 280) in front of it at around 6:45 pm, June 5, 2008.
The collision between the bus and the Nissan Escape cause domino effect in other vehicles in front the Escape which were (in order) four-wheeler Elf (UDW 201), Tamaraw FX (UUB 960), Lexus Grande (ZGE-519), Adventure (XJW-834), Nissan Largo (RFF 677), Mazda 323 (UEM 576), Toyota Avanza (ZGN 263), two jeepneys (PFY 551) and (TGJ 384)
The route of the bus is from Sta. Cruz, Manila to Sapangpalay, Bulacan.
According to PO3 Nick Aspeli, officer on-case, the bus experienced mechanical disfunction. And lost its break while transversing in NLEX.
The accident caused to the death of a seven year old boy identified as Ezekiel Salazar, riding in the Nissan Escape. His father and brother identified as John Roland Salazar, 15, and Roland Salazar, 39, respectively was badly hurt.
The others who were injured were Leonard Arceo, and Melissa Rico Hermoso,both passengers of the bus. They only sustained bruises.
The Meycauayan Police, had already filed charges against the driver of the bus identified as Joseph Rayo, 27. The driver is now facing reckless imprudence resulting to homicide, multiple injuries and damage to property.
June 6, 2008
Story: Boy died in a vehicular accident in Bulacan
A seven year old boy died due to the multiple collision in North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Bulacan area.
The incident happened at Barangay Ligtong, Meycauayan Bulacan along NLEX. The vehicles involved is a Mersan Bus Transit (TWB 736) who bumped the Nissan Escapade (RGD 280) in front of it at around 6:45 pm, June 5, 2008.
The collision between the bus and the Nissan Escape cause domino effect in other vehicles in front the Escape which were (in order) four-wheeler Elf (UDW 201), Tamaraw FX (UUB 960), Lexus Grande (ZGE-519), Adventure (XJW-834), Nissan Largo (RFF 677), Mazda 323 (UEM 576), Toyota Avanza (ZGN 263), two jeepneys (PFY 551) and (TGJ 384)
The route of the bus is from Sta. Cruz, Manila to Sapangpalay, Bulacan.
According to PO3 Nick Aspeli, officer on-case, the bus experienced mechanical disfunction. And lost its break while transversing in NLEX.
The accident caused to the death of a seven year old boy identified as Ezekiel Salazar, riding in the Nissan Escape. His father and brother identified as John Roland Salazar, 15, and Roland Salazar, 39, respectively was badly hurt.
The others who were injured were Leonard Arceo, and Melissa Rico Hermoso,both passengers of the bus. They only sustained bruises.
The Meycauayan Police, had already filed charges against the driver of the bus identified as Joseph Rayo, 27. The driver is now facing reckless imprudence resulting to homicide, multiple injuries and damage to property.
Caloocan Police to be lined-up for proper identification on who really killed three individuals in Caloocan
miami
June 6, 2008
Story: Caloocan Police to be lined-up for proper identification on who really killed three individuals in Caloocan
Philippine National police is already investigating the alleged salvage on four individuals in Caloocan City last June 5, 2008, one of them survived the said salvaging.
The four individuals were identified as Robert Tan, Archie Aben, one alias “Adoy” and Glen Genosolanggo. Three of the victims got killed leaving Genosolanggo as the only survivor.
According to PNP Spokesperson, Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome, the NCR CIDG started its investigation and have invited 20 policemen for identification Genosolanggo.
Then within the next three to five days, they will invite 200 policemen assigned in Caloocan North. Then if Genosolanggo cannot identify anyone of them, all policemen assigned in Caloocan, about 700 of them, will be invited as well.
“The entire Caloocan police will be lined up for proper identification of the victim,” Bartolome said.
He added that if the policemen will not attend on their scheduled line-up, they will be subjected for investigation on why they did not attend. Up to this moment, no one has been relieved yet in Caloocan.
June 6, 2008
Story: Caloocan Police to be lined-up for proper identification on who really killed three individuals in Caloocan
Philippine National police is already investigating the alleged salvage on four individuals in Caloocan City last June 5, 2008, one of them survived the said salvaging.
The four individuals were identified as Robert Tan, Archie Aben, one alias “Adoy” and Glen Genosolanggo. Three of the victims got killed leaving Genosolanggo as the only survivor.
According to PNP Spokesperson, Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome, the NCR CIDG started its investigation and have invited 20 policemen for identification Genosolanggo.
Then within the next three to five days, they will invite 200 policemen assigned in Caloocan North. Then if Genosolanggo cannot identify anyone of them, all policemen assigned in Caloocan, about 700 of them, will be invited as well.
“The entire Caloocan police will be lined up for proper identification of the victim,” Bartolome said.
He added that if the policemen will not attend on their scheduled line-up, they will be subjected for investigation on why they did not attend. Up to this moment, no one has been relieved yet in Caloocan.
Davao Oriental police being abducted by NPA, released
Miami
June 6, 2008
Story: Davao Oriental police being abducted by NPA, released
The police that was abducted last June 3, Tuesday in the province of Davao Oriental was reportedly released Thursday afternoon, official said.
The police was PO1 Rowel Balmores, 28 was abducted last June 3 while his Chief Boston town chief of Police Chief Inspector Joel Belenson was killed by their abductors who were allegedly members of New People’s Army (NPA).
Belenson and Balmores were on their way to Barangay Mahayhay to attend court hearing when suddenly they were abducted by New People’ Army in barangay Cabasagan. The two were riding in one motorcycle when they were blocked by several armed men.
Davao Oriental PPO Provincial Director Jimmy Manabat said, Cateel town Councilor Wilbur “Maning” Chua was contacted by the NPA for the release of Balmores. He also said that the NPA did not ask for any ransom. “Maybe they are just threatening the PNP that they can abduct police personnel, but we will not stop our operations on them”
When Balmores was released he was brought to Baganga Parish and turned over to Father Migs Salomera in Barangay Sumilao.
Manabat said with the release of Balmores, they will continue their counter-operations against the NPA.
Balmores is currently now at theDavao oriental PPO for de-briefing and will undergo medical check-up to.
June 6, 2008
Story: Davao Oriental police being abducted by NPA, released
The police that was abducted last June 3, Tuesday in the province of Davao Oriental was reportedly released Thursday afternoon, official said.
The police was PO1 Rowel Balmores, 28 was abducted last June 3 while his Chief Boston town chief of Police Chief Inspector Joel Belenson was killed by their abductors who were allegedly members of New People’s Army (NPA).
Belenson and Balmores were on their way to Barangay Mahayhay to attend court hearing when suddenly they were abducted by New People’ Army in barangay Cabasagan. The two were riding in one motorcycle when they were blocked by several armed men.
Davao Oriental PPO Provincial Director Jimmy Manabat said, Cateel town Councilor Wilbur “Maning” Chua was contacted by the NPA for the release of Balmores. He also said that the NPA did not ask for any ransom. “Maybe they are just threatening the PNP that they can abduct police personnel, but we will not stop our operations on them”
When Balmores was released he was brought to Baganga Parish and turned over to Father Migs Salomera in Barangay Sumilao.
Manabat said with the release of Balmores, they will continue their counter-operations against the NPA.
Balmores is currently now at theDavao oriental PPO for de-briefing and will undergo medical check-up to.
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