DAYCARE SCHOOL PARTIALLY RAZED BY FIRE

ABRA, October 16, 2010, a Daycare school made out of wood and Anahaw leaves was burned at around 7:15PM by still unidentified suspect/s at Brgy. Poblacion, Tayum Abra.

Initial investigation conducted by personnel of Municipal Bureau of Fire and Protection Management of Tayum, Abra disclosed that Brgy Kagawad Ricardo Tuzon, 52 yrs old, married, Jomar Elvena, 50 yrs old, married and a certain Mr. Iliong Molina, 52 yrs old, married and all residents of Brgy. Poblacion, Tayum Abra were having a drinking session near the Daycare school when they smelled fumes of gas and after a few minutes, the school was on fire which prompted them to report the incident to the proper authorities.

Combined efforts of the Municipal Bureau of Fire and Protection Management, personnel of Tayum MPS and other concerned individual were able to contain and stop the fire. The school was partially burned with an estimated cost damages amounting to five thousand pesos (php 5, 000.00). The case is now being investigated the Municipal Bureau of Fire and Protection Management of Tayum, Abra.

 

BARANGAYS GET P51-BILLION IRA SHARES THIS YEAR

The country’s more than 42,000 barangays have a total of P51-billion in Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) at their disposal for development programs and projects at the grassroots level this year, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

Citing reports from the National Barangay Operations Office (NBOO), DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo said that based on the National Summary of IRA for Barangays, a total of P51,865,195,577.00 has been allocated for 42,025 barangays nationwide this year.

The Local Government Code defines the IRA as the share of local government units (LGUs) from the national internal revenue taxes, 60 percent of which goes to the national government and 40 percent is allocated to LGUs as IRA. Barangays get a share of 20 percent of the IRA, while provinces and cities receive 23% each, and municipalities, 34%.

Section 286 of the Code also provides that the share of each LGU shall be released, without need of any further action, directly to the provincial, city, municipal or barangay treasurer on a quarterly basis.

Robredo said punong barangays have a great responsibility and accountability to ensure that their IRA is fully utilized to support local development projects.

“They should make sure that barangay funds and the IRA up to last centavo are channeled to projects that will somehow better the lives of their constituents,” he said.

Based on the same NBOO report, barangays in Calabarzon got the highest total IRA with P6,051,123,993.00; followed by Central Luzon with P4,868,985,120.00; the National Capital Region with P4,706,042,169.00; Western Visayas with P4,459,770,152.00; and Eastern Visayas with P3,676,933,919.00.

The DILG Chief stressed that “barangays must not be dependent on IRA,” and should exercise their taxing power to generate more revenues to fund their development projects.

“Barangay officials have an obligation to judiciously utilize their resources, including IRA, and report the same to their constituents,” he said.

In a related development, Robredo said that the Department will propose to Congress several legislative measures to provide LGUs greater flexibility in revenue generation and to raise their fiscal and financial resources.

One of these proposed legislations involves the provision of a five percent adjustment fund for LGUs with a negative transfer or where their current IRA does not cover the cost of devolved services, and another five percent performance-based grant to support LGUs which exhibit good performance in fiscal management and local service delivery. (DILG-CAR)

 

PUNONG BRGY SHOT A DRIVER

Bangued, Abra. On October 13, 2010 at about 07:59 AM personnel of san Quintin Municipal Police Station responded to a reported shooting incident that transpired at Zone 1, Barangay Tangadan, San Quintin, Abra wherein the victim was identified as Dominador Cardenas, Jr. single, driver by occupation and a resident of Zone 2, Tangadan, San Quintin, Abra.

 

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that at about 7:45 AM of 13 October 2010, the victim was talking with Mr. Danilo Legaspi in front of the residence of Johnny Reyes at Barangay Zone 1, Tangadan, San Quintin, Abra when suddenly the suspect who was later identified as Reynaldo Cambe, the incumbent Punong Barangay of Barangay Tangadan San Quintin, Abra and a resident of same place arrived and without any word, shot the victim thrice. The suspect fled immediately while the victim was rushed to the hospital for medical treatment. Responding PNP members conducted pursuit operations while nearby Municipal Police Stations/Units conducted Checkpoint Operations but the suspect eluded arrest.

 

Three (3) cartridge cases and one (1) slug of 9mm pistol were recovered from the crime scene. Case is now under investigation. (PRO-COR)

 

ANOTHER PERSON SHOT TO DEATH IN SAN JUAN, ABRA

CAMP BADO DANGWA, LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET: On October 7, 2010 at about 4:00PM, Ariel De Leon y Bilar Alias Amban, 33 yrs old, married, farmer and resident of Sitio Ga-ang, Barnagay Tagaytay, San Juan, Abra was shot to death by unidentified perpetrator/s at Barangay Tagaytay, San Juan, Abra,

 

Initial investigation conducted disclosed that three (3) unidentified male persons went to the house of the victim and were seen having conversation outside the house when suddenly, the victim ran away from his house but was chased by the suspects and shot him at close range. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds on the different parts of his body.

 

The SOCO Team processed the crime scene and was able to recover three (3) cartridge cases of caliber .45 while the suspects are now subject for manhunt operations. The Police are now conducting deep investigation to determine the identity of the suspect and motive of the killing.

 

It can be recalled that at about 10:30AM of the same date, a Sangunian Bayan Member of the Municipality of San Isidro, Abra, identified as Arnulfo Callos y Agudal, 49 years old and a resident of Barangay Manayday, San Isidro, Abra was shot to death by still unidentified perpetrator/s while the victim was about to park his motorcycle Honda TMX bearing plate number 4163 AF at the roadside of said street. (PRO-COR)

MUNICIPAL OFFICER OF BUCAY ABRA SHOT TO DEATH

CAMP BADO DANGWA, LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET: At about 9:20AM of October 8, 2010 a Municipal Planning Development Officer of the Municipality of Bucay, Abra identified as Geronimo Torres y Rosales, 44 yrs old, married, and his companion Cirilo Balneg y Moises, 51 yrs old, married, farmer and both resident of Sitio Panpaniki, Barangay Bangcagan, Bucay, Abra was shot by two male persons riding in tandem in a black Honda 155 motorcycle.

Initial investigation disclosed that the victims together with Junior Jimenez were having a conversation in front of the Torres’ residence when the suspects arrived and pretended to inquire something when suddenly, the back rider shot the victims.

The victim Geronimo Torres sustained gunshot wound on his left stomach and right breast while Mr. Cirilo Balneg was shot on his left thigh and both were immediately rushed to the hospital but Mr Torres was pronounced Dead on Arrival (DOA) by the attending physician while Mr. Balneg is now in safe condition at the hospital.

Investigator to together with SOCOP processed the crime scene which resulted to the recovery of twelve (12) cartridge cases and three (3) slugs for caliber .45.

Meanwhile,  PRO – COR Regional Director PCSUPT VILLAMOR A BUMANGLAG, ordered the deployment of additional PNP personnel from the Regional Public Safety Battalion in order to relieve tension in the area while Abra Task Force Commander PSSUPT ELMER SORIA, is now at the area to lead in the investigation of the case in coordination with  the Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) headed by the Provincial Director. (PRO-COR)

SB MEMBER SHOT IN ABRA

CAMP BADO DANGWA, LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET: At about 10:30AM of October 7, 2010 a shooting incident transpired wherein a Sangunian Bayan Member of the Municipality of San Isidro, Abra, identified as Arnulfo Callos y Agudal, 49 years old. Initial investigation disclosed that the said Sangunian Member was shot by still unidentified perpetrator along Taff St. Zone 2, Bangued , Abra.

Meanwhile, PRO – COR Regional Director PCSUPT VILLAMOR A BUMANGLAG, through PSSUPT ELMER SORIA, Abra, Task Force Commanders orders the immediate reactivation of  the Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) headed by the Provincial Director (PD).

The SITG comprises the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Crime Laboratory Group or SOCO, and Regional Intelligence Office. It will conduct deeper investigation on the matter for the possible arrest and identification of the culprit/s.

(PRO-COR)

 

PEACE PACT HOLDER FOUND DEAD ON A PLANTATION

IN APAYAO, at about 11:00am of September 23, 2010 Pudtol Police Station received information from Mr. Rolly Segundo the son- in- law of the victim that NICOLAS OMAOENG Y VICENTE 60 year old, Peace Pact Holder, farmer and a resident of Sitio Amkiland Brgy. Swan, Pudtol, Apayao was found dead at his corn plantation at Brgy Amkiland, Pudtol, Apayao.

Immediately, a team led by PINSP ELMO WARSIYEN ASPILAN proceeded to the crime scene to conduct investigation and it was disclosed that on September 22, 2010, the victim told his wife Flory Caswang that He will go and burn a pile of dried grasses at their farm, but then He failed to return that day. On the following day, September 23, 2010, when the wife went to locate her husband at their neighborhood, she could not find him, so, she decided go to their farm and in there she saw her husband lying on the ground facing upward bathed with his blood.

The SOCO Team processed the scene and found out that the victim suffered multiple gunshot wound. The team also recovered a burned plastic wad and a bolo.

The victim was brought by his relative at their residence at Amkiland.

The Police are now conducting investigation to determine the motive and identities of the suspect/s. (PRO-COR)

DRIVER NABBED FOR IGNORING POLICE CHECKPOINT DUE TO AN EXPIRED DRIVER’S LICENSE AND DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR

September 29, 2010 at around 4:30PM, La Trinidad MPS augmented by PNP PRO-COR Headquarters under the supervision of the Regional Chief Directorial Staff PSSUPT ROBERTO Q SORIANO while conducting checkpoint in relation to the upcoming Barangay and SK Elections when they flagged down a passing vehicle described to be a Telstar sedan with plate number ABX 220 at Longlong, Puguis, La Trinidad, Benguet, however, the driver ignored the checkpoint and speed off towards the direction of Lamtang, Puguis, La Trinidad, Benguet. The driver of the vehicle while passing another checkpoint being manned by Benguet PPSC led by SPO3 Castro was flagged down but the same driver again ignored, prompting them to chase the vehicle and was stopped a few meters away from the checkpoint.

The driver was identified as Levisto Wansi y Danglay, 27 yrs old, married, native of Kibungan, Benguet and presently residing at Tomay, La Trinidad, Benguet. He claimed that He was afraid to stop at the checkpoint because He is holding an expired drivers license. He was also found to be under the influence of liquor (positive of alcohol Breath) as further certified by Junneth Balawis of BGH. The plate number of the vehicle confiscated prior turn-over to LTO. An appropriate charge is now being readied for filing at the Prosecutors office. (PRO-COR)

ONLINE HIRING OF PDEA AGENTS STILL ONGOING

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) is still accepting via the internet applicants for male and female Drug Enforcement Officers.

To initially qualify, the applicant must be at least 21 to at most 35 years old; a holder of a Bachelor’s degree; a passer of the Civil Service Professional examination or an eligible for Second Level Position or a holder of Professional Regulation Commission license; at least five feet and two inches in height for women, and five feet and four inches in height for men; with good moral background; physically fit; computer literate; with commendable oral and written communication skills; exuding with self-confidence; with burning desire to fight the dangerous drug problem in the country; willing to undergo rigid training for at least six months; willing to be assigned anywhere in the Philippines; and, have a National Commission on Indigenous Peoples certificate for members of ethnic group.

Interested applicants must have their personal contact number and e-mail address to avail of the online hiring.

To apply, an applicant will first accomplish the PDEA Application Form in Microsoft Excel format, which can be downloaded from the agency’s website at www.pdea.gov.ph or secured from the PDEA – Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) regional office in Camp Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet.

The applicant will then e-mail the scanned, duly accomplished application form, as an attachment, to e-mail address: pdea_recruitment@yahoo.com. Applications will be accepted only until October 7, 2010 at five o’clock in the afternoon.

Applicants who qualified to take the Qualifying Examination (QE), tentatively scheduled on October 16, 2010 at Ramon Magsaysay High School, Erwin Garcia St. cor. EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City, will be subsequently notified through his/her contact number or e-mail address. Previously qualified applicants, including those who applied in 2009, will likewise be aptly informed.

Following the QE will be the Neuro Psychological Test. Passers in the Neuropsycho Test will be background-investigated, and will undergo Medical Examination, Agility Test and Panel Interview.

Successful PDEA recruits shall have an entry Salary Grade of eleven or PhP14,198.00 and plantilla position of Intelligence Officer 1 in the government service.(PDEA-CAR)

SB MEMBER CHARGED WITH VIOLATION OF COMELEC RES NR. 9208 (Gun Ban and other deadly Weapon)

Bangued, Abra. The Abra PNP got its first accomplishment in the conduct of PNP/COMELEC Checkpoint in connection with the implementation of COMELEC GUN BAN in preparation to the synchronized Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Election this coming October 2010.

A Sangguniang Bayan Member of Lacub, Abra SBM Benjamin Semangen REYES is charged with violation of COMELEC Resolution NR. 9208 (Gun Ban and other deadly Weapon) after he was caught possessing a six (6) inches long Kitchen Knife in a PNP/COMELEC Checkpoint in Bangued, Abra.

That at about 1:30 AM of September 25, 2010, during the conduct of PNP/COMELEC checkpoint by the PNP personnel of Bangued PNP along Mc Kinley Street, Zone 7, Bangued, Abra led by Police Chief Inspector JULIO SAPIDA LIZARDO, Officer In-Charge, they flagged down two male persons riding in tandem into a HONDA XRM, color blue bearing plate number IQ2342 and driven by Jobert  Bagni FERRAREN, 20 years old, student, native of barangay Poblacion Poblacion Lacub and his backrider identified as Benjamin Semangen Reyes, 37 years old, married and Sangguniang Bayan member of Lacub, Abra.

During the inspection, PO2 Jeffrey Paz Reyes able to recovered from the direct possession, custody and control of SB Benjamin Reyes one (1) Kitchen Knife approximately six (6) inches long.

Suspect and recovered evidence was brought to Bangued Municipal Police Station for documentation. An appropriate charge is being readied. (PRO-COR)