Media Center Building, Visayas Ave, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
PNP-13 ACCOUNTS PERSONNEL DEPLOYED IN THE PROVINCES DURING ELECTIONS
Thursday 16th of May 2013
BUTUAN CITY, May 16 (PIA) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) Caraga headed by PCSupt Getulio Napeñas conducted on Thursday the Recall and Accounting of PNP personnel deployed in the provinces of the region during the national and local midterm elections.
In Agusan del Norte Provincial Police Office (PPO), 24 personnel from the regional headquarters were deployed as augmentation to the province; 146 in Agusan del Sur PPO; 142 in Surigao del Norte PPO; 63 in Surigao del Sur PPO; and 32 in Dinagat Islands PPO. A total of 407 personnel were accounted during the said deployment and went back to their original assignments.
Napeñas said t...
Read More »
-
11May2013SURIGAO CITY, May 11 (PIA) – The officials from Commission on Elections and Philippine National Police today said they are all set for the May 13 elections here in Surigao del Norte. Comelec here revealed that a total of 492 PCOS machines were all successfully tested with reformatted compact flash cards (CFCs) in its best configuration to provide a 100% accurate reading of results. A security plan and police deployment are already enforced to ensure peaceful and orderly elections in the enti...
-
07May2013BUTUAN CITY, May 7 (PIA) – Lawyer Ernie Palanan, City Election Officer has warned the local candidates here not to harass their partner agencies and volunteers. In a press statement, Palanan reminded the local candidates not to intimidate those who are helping the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in achieving Honest, Orderly and Peaceful Elections (HOPE), particularly during the conduct of “Operation Langkat” or removal of political advertisement nailed on the trees and posts alongside t...
-
03May2013PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur, May 3 (PIA) -- Three rebels belonging to Guerrilla Front 88 of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee of the New People’s Army voluntarily surrendered to LTC Jose Leonard Gille, commanding officer of the 26th Infantry Battalion, Thursday morning. The surrender of these rebels (names withheld for security reasons) was through the efforts of the soldiers and the mediation of concerned citizens who convinced the three to lay down their arms and return to the ...
-
03May2013PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur, May 3 (PIA) -- Soldiers from the 75th Infantry Battalion and policemen from the Special Action Force encountered more or less 10 fully armed rebels in Road 88, Brgy. Bunawan Brooks, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, Monday evening The soldiers and policemen were on a joint security patrol in the area when they encountered the armed group believed to be from Section Committee 14 of the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee. The encounter resulted to one wounded on the ...
-
29Apr2013BUTUAN CITY, Apr. 29 (PIA) -- The Philippine Information Agency is now ready for the conduct of the 2013 midterm national and local elections said its director, Abner Caga. This, after the personnel here already availed themselves of the Local Absentee Voting (LAV) today at the PIA regional office. Evelyn Gonzales and Flor Evangeline Japitan from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Butuan City supervised the PIA personnel during the said early voting. Gonzales and Japitan lauded the agency ...
-
19Apr2013SURIGAO CITY, Apr. 19 -- The 30th Infantry "Python" Battalion, Philippine Army (30IB, PA) commemorated recently its 40th Founding Anniversary through the conduct of various activities that emphasized the Philippine Army’s commitment to continuously support the nation’s goal of environment protection, delivery of social services to the people, and development. Seventy-four youngsters were circumcised and given free medicine during the joint Operation “Tuli” and 60 children benefited in...
-
16Apr2013SURIGAO DEL SUR, April 16 (PIA) – A Cafgu member under the 23rd Infantry Batallion based in Tagbina town here was reportedly wounded by suspected New People's Army rebels around 9:45 a.m. on Sunday. In a press statement, the military said an undetermined number of NPA believed to be under Guerilla Front 14 of Northeastern Mindanao were responsible for the attack. Firefight ensued and lasted for about 20 minutes. The victim was hit in the stomach and immediately brought to Andres Soriano Memo...
-
29Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 29 -- The New People’s Army (NPA) believed to be members of Guerilla Front 21C of North Eastern Mindanao Committee (NEMRC) harassed the devotees during the conduct of station of the cross “Panaad 2013” at Barangay Anticala, this city at 5 am today. Thousands of people, including police and military personnel joining the station of the cross where harassed by the NPAs in Purok Iyaw of said area. Unfortunately, one Citizens Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) (name i...
-
20Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 20 -- On its campaign against illegal drugs, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Caraga has been conducting buy-bust operations in the area. At about 4 p.m. on March 14, the Special Enforcement Team of the agency conducted a buy-bust operation in one of the known fastfoods along Montilla Boulevard corner JC Aquino Avenue, this city that resulted in the arrest of a suspect, a provincial target list, 28, male, single and a resident of Punta, Nasipit, Agusan del Nort...
-
19Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, March 19 (PIA) -- The Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Caraga Region is heightening security in all seaports, airports, and bus terminals starting March 25 up to April 1, an official said. DOTC chief of operations, Engr. Eugene Rula said to have a meaningful and to ensure a safe celebration of the “Semana Santa” or Holy Week 2013, their office will again activate its “Oplan Semana Santa” helpdesk in all public places in the region. Rula said, their of...
-
19Mar2013VERUELA, Agusan del Sur, Mar. 19 (PIA) -- Combat forces of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Caraga region overran a camp of the New People’s Army (NPA) following an encounter with the communist-terrorists in the wake of insurgency operation at the vicinity of Sitio Kawalian, Brgy. Sta. Emelia here on Saturday at 4:45 p.m. One section of 133rd Regional Public Safety Company led by PInsp Alvin T. Caballes encountered unknown number of rebels under Guerilla Front 3 of Southern Mindanao Regio...
-
02Mar2013BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 2 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Director General Alan L. Purisima has expressed optimism that all cops can contribute to better mindset to the PNP thru strategic program called “CODE P: 2013 and Beyond” as he spoke before police officers in the wake of his visit here on Thursday. He urged uniformed personnel to set as good examples in fulfilling the mandate of serving and protecting the citizenry to foster public trust and community partnership. Directo...
-
19Feb2013BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 19 -- At about 6:30 p.m. on February 15, joint elements of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Caraga and Sta. Josefa Municipal Police Station conducted a buy-bust operation and implementation of search warrant issued by Judge Eduardo S. Casals, Regional Trial Court, dated February 13 at Purok-1, Poblacion, Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur that resulted to the arrest of its suspect, a target-listed drug personality in Agusan del Sur. It also resulted to the confiscation/s...
-
19Feb2013SURIGAO CITY, Feb. 19 -- The Speakers Bureau Team of the 30th Infantry (Python) Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army conducted recently a series of symposium to high school students of Tubod National High School, Timamana National High School and Alegria National High School, Surigao del Norte. The symposium focused on the roles and responsibilities of youth in peace and development; it also included lectures and interactive discussion on leadership development, moral values enhanc...
-
16Feb2013TALACOGON, Agusan del Sur, Feb. 17 -- A member of the New People’s Army (NPA) whose name was withheld for security reason voluntarily surrendered to the 26th Infantry Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, based in Barangay San Nicolas, Talacogon, Agusan del Sur on February 11. Report from the army said the surrenderee was a team leader of the NPA’s Guerilla Front 34 under Maximo Catarata a.k.a. Ka Boyet Tindugan of the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee. The army added that...
-
12Feb2013BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 12 (PIA) -- In line with the preparations and conduct of the May 2013 elections, the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) in partnership with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) conducted on Tuesday the Peace Covenant Signing of the local officials, candidates, and partner stakeholders held at the Agusan del Norte Provincial Covered Court, this city. Students of Agusan National High School also witnessed the activity and participated in the signing of the Peace Covenant. BCPO c...
-
31Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- Following the preparations of concerned agencies for the May 13 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) City Director Atty. Ernie Palanan encouraged eligibles to cast their votes early on voting day in designated polling precincts here. During a briefing with the local tri-media here, Atty. Palanan said that to avoid any stressing experience in queuing, registered voters should proceed to their polling precincts early and make sure they bring with them th...
-
31Jan2013PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- The Communist Party of the Philippines/ New Peoples’ Army and the National Democratic Front are expected to enforce the access fee or what they call “permit to win” to politicians during the campaign period as one of their source of income. During the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting here, Major Ryan Callanta reported that every election period, the rebels harass candidates to collect money during their campaign sort...
-
30Jan2013AGUSAN DEL SUR, Jan. 30 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported that Agusan del Sur is relatively peaceful in spite the increase of crime incidence from October 2011 to January 2012 with 118 incidence, compared with the period October 2012 to January 2013 with 131 incidence. According to report by P/SInsp. Joel Mendez of the Provincial Police Office, robbery and physical injuries were the factors that made the number of incidence this year higher than that of last year. “Bayug...
-
25Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- The Caraga Regional Peace and Order Council has formed a committee on Internally Displaced Persons (IDP). The IDP committee will 1) oversee displacement matters in Caraga region; 2) maintain database on IDP incidents in the region; 3) monitor the implementation on IDP Management Manual in the regional, provincial, municipal and barangay level; and 4) take all necessary measures to monitor and mitigate human rights violations and ensure protection and welfare of the...
-
25Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) – Local officials and heads of government agencies convened recently at the Provincial Training Center, Capitol Compound for the Agusan del Norte Provincial Peace and Order Council meeting. The discussion included the Conferment of the Seal of Good Housekeeping; Situational reports from Philippine National Police, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and Philippine Army; and the Reorganization of PPOC members. PNP-Agusan del Norte Provincial Director PSSupt Eugeni...
-
11Jan2013SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Jan 11 (PIA) – The Speaker’s Bureau Team of the 30th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army has conducted a security awareness campaign for the students of Gigaquit National High School (GNHS) in Gigaquit, this province. The activity was aimed to enhance the security awareness of the students and the teachers in connection with the present insurgency problem in the country and encouraged them to support and be an active partner in every peace and development activities in t...
-
03Jan2013BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 3 (PIA) – The Department of Health (DOH)-Center for Health Development (CHD)-Caraga today reported 25 firecracker-related cases in the region during New Year's eve celebrations. The health department in the region said these cases were reported by the different sentinel hospitals in Caraga. Of these cases, 14 are active which means that the victims are the ones who lighted the firecrackers. Also, the region’s health department has recorded (nine) passive cases (either o...
-
14Dec2012BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 14 (PIA) -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) - Caraga thru Regional Director Atty. Francisco Pobe updated members of the Regional Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee (RLECC) on the upcoming May 2013 national and local elections (NLE), held recently at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Caraga Regional Office, this city. Pobe said that based on regional statistics, there are 1,445,724 total registered voters for this year, an increased of 7.5 percent from the 1,344,62...
-
13Dec2012PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Dec. 13 -- Twenty four rebel returnees (RR) early this month received P50,000 each as livelihood assistance from the national government’s Social Integration Program (SIP) under the Office of Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) here at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall at the Provincial Capitol. The cash assistance were personally handed out by Vice-Governor Santiago Cane Jr. representing Governor Adolph Edward Plaza and witnessed ...
-
19Nov2012SURIGAO DEL SUR, Nov. 19 (PIA) - Two poultry structures and a former command post of the Philippine Army on Thursday were reportedly burned by an identified number of suspected New People’s Army rebels in two separate incidents in this province. Police Provincial Office Information Officer Ranilo Malong said the two incidents lasted for about an hour. The two poultry houses are owned by 2nd District Congressman Florencio Garay of this province. As per report from 75IB CMO Officer Lt. Jolito ...
-
08Nov2012BUTUAN CITY, Nov 8 (PIA) – A training workshop on the protection of human rights of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) was conducted to strengthen partnership and commitment of concerned government agencies, non-government organizations, civil society indigenous people organizations in Samal, Davao City. The personnel of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights (PCHR), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in East Mindanao and member-agencies of the IDP Caraga Link activel...
-
06Nov2012CAGDIANAO, Province of Dinagat Islands, Nov 6 (PIA) – In celebration of the 6th Vicariate Youth Congress, the 402nd Brigade, Philippine Army has partnered with the Immaculate Concepcion youth ministry and leaders for a 4-day youth congress held recently at St. Peter and St Paul Parish in Poblacion Cagdianao, this province. With the theme “Kabatan-onan sa Dinagat: Maampingon sa Kinaiyahan ug Masaligon sa Gahum sa Kahitas-an!”, it called on to revitalize one’s faith and conviction towards...
-
23Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 23 (PIA) -- The Norwegian Refugee Council-Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (NRC-IDMC) will be spearheading the first training workshop on the protection of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in East Mindanao on October 25 and 26 to be held in Paradise Island Resort, Samal, Davao City. The training will be joined by the personnel of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights (PCHR), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), member-agencies of the IDP Caraga L...
-
23Oct2012SURIGAO CITY, Oct. 23 (PIA) - A government trooper was killed following a clash with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Gigaquit town, Surigao del Norte Monday afternoon. Capt. Steve Mangabat, Spokesperson of the Army’s 30th Infantry ‘Python’ Battalion said the fatality was identified as Sgt. Jessie D. Kuaya. Mangabat said troops from the 36th Infantry Batallion led by Sgt Labadisos and from the 29th Infantry Battalion led by 1Lt Plete while conducting Community Organizing for Peace an...
-
10Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 10 (PIA) -- The joint operation of Agusan del Sur Provincial Public Safety Company (ADS PPSC), 133rd Regional Public Safety Company and Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) of 23rd IB, Philippine Army led to the rescue of an abducted CAA member. But the operation left a police officer dead. The government forces clashed with suspected members of armed communist groups in Sitio Tilangkog, Brgy. Caigangan, Veruela, Agusan del Sur on October 8 at around 9 a.m. Although outnumbere...
-
10Oct2012SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Oct 10 (PIA) -- One communist rebel was killed in a clash with troops of the 30th Infantry Battalion Monday morning at Gigaquit town, this province, an army official said. Lt. Col. Vincent B. Iringan, Commanding Officer of the 30IB said the encounter occurred around 8:56 a.m. at Sitio Boy Banwa, Barangay Camam-onan when the troops of Alpha Company led by 2LT Rogelio De La Rosa, Jr., stationed at Brgy. Mahanub in Gigaquit, while patrolling and visiting said sitio were fired up...
-
04Oct2012BUTUAN CITY, Oct 4 (PIA) -- Five months after a major fire hit this city, another one today razed establishments including the 95.1 Love Radio FM station at the Montalban Building along A.D. Curato and San Jose Streets, near the Guingona Park, formerly Rizal Park. The fire reportedly broke out at around 8:12 a.m. Other business establishments destroyed were Parinas Jewelry and Pawnshop, Lucibenino Pawnshop and Jewelry Store, RRJ Jeans, Keysa’s Boutique, Luciana Inn and Restaurant and a por...
-
20Sep2012PATIN-AY, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, Sept 20 (PIA) -- The 401st Infantry Brigade based in Awa, New Leyte, Prosperidad will be conducting “operation smile” for people born with hare lip, as part of the brigade’s social obligation to the Filipino people. 401st Brigade Commander Col. Romeo Gan said the operation is free of any charges and will cater patients six months old and above. “We, in the 401st Infantry Brigade, are calling for parents who have children with harelip or anybody, y...
-
15Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 15 (PIA) -- The mayor here has led the launching of Butuan CCTV Surveillance System at the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) to advance the area's security measures to better maintain peace and order. Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr emphasized the necessity of having modernized and efficient surveillance cameras installed in the different major streets in the city, as these will speed up crime investigations. These CCTV cameras will be mounted in high–risk areas all over the c...
-
09Sep2012SURIGAO DEL SUR, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- On the night of Sept 4, 100 unidentified fully armed men wearing military uniform (camouflage) burned heavy equipment of the Concepcion Basic Builders Inc (CBBI), damaging a crane; a welding machine; a generator; one concrete vibrator; one back hoe; one pay loader; one boom truck; two dump trucks, and one unit chainsaw with an estimated value to P20 million, reported the Philippine National Police. The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) here chaired by ...
-
06Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 6 (PIA) -- The Caraga Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) has accepted and approved the endorsement of the Regional Development Council (RDC) to allow RPOC lead the Oversight Committee on drug-related issues and concerns in the region. This was announced during its meeting held recently at the Dotties Place Hotel, this city. Based on the Resolution No. 17, series 2012 endorsed by the RDC, it was stated that Caraga region has a barangay affection level of 20.5 percent, w...
-
04Sep2012BUTUAN CITY, Sept 4 (PIA) -- Philippine National Police (PNP)-Caraga Regional Director PCSupt Carmelo Valmoria reported its accomplishments from January to July 2012, during the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) third regular meeting held at the Dotties Place Hotel, this city. On criminality, statistics show that the crime volume from January to July 2012 is 2,305 and it showed a decrease of 898 cases or 28.04 percent as compared with 3,203 crime volume of the same period last year. For ...
-
28Aug2012SURIGAO DEL SUR, Aug 28 (PIA) -- The local government unit of this province sponsored a three-day peace building and institutionalization workshop to stakeholders of the Provincial Peace and Order Council aimed to come-up with a comprehensive Peace and Development Plan for the province. The said activity was facilitated by the Balay Mindanao Foundation Inc., in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government, participated in by PPOC members, some local chief executives, nat...
-
19Aug2012BUTUAN CITY, Aug. 19 (PIA) -- The regional police strongly condemned the rebels for staging an ambush against the three guards of an ancestral domain claim of a tribal chieftain located at the hinterlands of a southern province in the region, noontime Tuesday. In a press statement signed by PSupt Martin M. Gamba, Caraga Police regional information officer quoted the new police acting regional director Chief Supt Carmelo E. Valmoria as saying that “The whole force of Police Regional Office 13...
-
15Aug2012SURIGAO CITY, Aug. 15 (PIA) – Gov. Sol Matugas has ordered tighter security in the premises of the provincial capitol compound after a failed attempt to assassinate her shortly after the 8 a.m. flag-raising ceremony, Monday, Aug. 13 at the capitol grounds in front of the Hall of Justice, this city. It was learned that the governor sought refuge from the rain at the entrance of the Hall of Justice building on her way to the Provincial Convention Center where she was about to give her regular ...
-
13Aug2012SURIGAO CITY, Aug. 13 (PIA) -- Gov. Sol Matugas this morning survived an assassination attempt allegedly perpetrated by a former barangay official. Her two security escorts and court security guard were wounded in the incident, a police report said. Police Senior Inspector Diomedes Cudra said around 8:15 this morning in front of Bulwagan ng Katarungan at the provincial capitol grounds while the flag ceremony was about to end, Samuel Lapac, 69, a former barangay captain, armed with .45 caliber p...
-
16Jul2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, July 16 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Agusan del Sur signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) that would curb illegal recruitment and trafficking in person in Agusan del Sur. In welcome remarks during the training on anti-illegal recruitment and anti- trafficking in person on July 12 at Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Vice Gov. Santiago Cane Jr. said he was once ...
-
12Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 12 (PIA) -- The Anti-Illegal Task Force of the country has vowed to stop illegal logging operations continuously proliferating in Caraga Region. This is the statement of retired MGen. Renato Miranda, chief of the task force organized by President Benigno S. Aquino III through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in an interview over a morning radio program here on Wednesday. Miranda said they are here in the region not only to stop illegal logging opera...
-
09Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 9 (PIA) -- The PAMANA – “Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan” - Program was launched to complement government’s peace negotiation efforts. This is to strengthen peace building, reconstruction, and development in conflict-affected areas, and is embodied in the Philippine Development Plan for 2011 to 2016. For the year 2012, P958 million has been appropriated under the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) budget, to be provided to local government units (LG...
-
08Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 8 (PIA) -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon JP Paje had pulled out his top key official in the National Greening Program (NGP) Mario D. Mendoza on Thursday, to head DENR-Caraga after he relieved its regional director, Leonardo R. Sibbaluca, over unabated illegal logging activities. Mendoza, who works as Assistant Secretary for Special Projects at the Office of Secretary Paje, said he has left several unfinished projects at the central...
-
05Jul2012SURIGAO CITY, July 5 (PIA) -- The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) turned over P7, 756,440.96 to the provincial government of Surigao del Norte representing capitation fund payments Tuesday. Capitation fund is PhilHealth’s way of returning a portion of its members' contributions to their respective local government units to improve their health services. Dr. Eduardo Banzon, PhilHealth president and CEO, presented a check to Governor Sol Matugas held at the Provincial Con...
-
03Jul2012SURIGAO CITY, July 3 (PIA) -- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB-13) and Chamber of Mines – Caraga Region chapter led the culmination activity of the 2012 Environment Month celebration at the Provincial Forest Park in Brgy. Ipil this city on Saturday, June 30. The celebration started with a motorcade along the major thoroughfares of the city followed by a tree planting activity and the memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing between the MGB-13 and its partner mining companies. Lawyer Rise F...
-
02Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 2 (PIA) -- Local government units of the province of Agusan del Norte and this city has signed a manifesto of support to strengthen the “Biyaheng Kulambo (mosquito net)” project of the national government in support to the nationwide campaign for malaria elimination by 2020. Jimmy Egay, provincial malaria coordinator of the province of Agusan del Norte, said today’s Biyaheng Kulambo is the third leg in Mindanao, next to Bukidnon and in Cagayan de Oro City. He added same...
-
01Jul2012BUTUAN CITY, July 1 (PIA) -- One hundred and forty-nine police recruits comprising this year’s regular and attrition quota were expected to be sworn-in as trainees on Monday (July 2), at Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, this city, a senior police official said. PSupt. Martin M. Gamba, chief spokesman of the police regional headquarters here said that there were no changes so far for the scheduled oath-taking of the police recruits by Monday next week. The recruits are expected to be transported to ...
-
26Jun2012SURIGAO CITY, June 26 (PIA) -- Unidentified armed men flagged down and subsequently torched three trailer trucks along the highway in Barangay Pongtud, Alegria, Surigao del Norte at around 11:10 p.m. of Monday. Capt. Esteban Mangabat of the 30th Infantry Batallion said the trucks were heading toward Davao City when flagged down by around eight armed men. He said the perpetrators then fired shots in the air and withdrew towards the east. Reports reveal that the burned trailer trucks loaded with...
-
22Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 22 (PIA) -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have intensified their operation against drug trafficking and abuse while participating and conducting activities believed to reduce the demand of drugs by students and other illegal drug users. In a report by the PDEA regional director Joel Plaza to the members of the Provincial Peace and Order Council on June 14 Plaza said they have conducted one operation per month since Ma...
-
21Jun2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, June 21 (PIA) -- “Agusan del Sur is generally peaceful,” said P/SSupt. Rodolfo Dasmarinas, police provincial director for Agusan del Sur, when he rendered his report during the provincial peace and order council meeting held last June 14 at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan session hall in Prosperidad. According to Dasmarinas, the total crime volume from March to May this year, totalling to 148, decreased by five incidents compared to the same period last year, which is 153 incid...
-
14Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 14 (PIA) -- Butuan deserves a peaceful city. This was the statement of Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) PSupt Romy Palgue, Deputy City Director, during the recent City Peace and order Council (CPOC) meeting chaired by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. Based on BCPO’s report, from the period of May 1-31, 2012, the crime incidents in the city has decreased to 46 compared to last year’s 86 crime incidents of the same period. It was learned that the common crimes recorded are on ca...
-
12Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 12 (PIA) -- The city police reported the successful implementation of “Oplan Balik Eskwela 2012” for the school opening last week. “The city police would like to commend our officers as well as the rank and file, our education officials, the local government units as well as the community as there was no reported untoward incident related to the school opening this week,” city police director SSupt. Pedro Obaldo Jr said in the “Talakayan Sa Isyung Pulis” (TSIP) fo...
-
12Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 12 (PIA) -- The Butuan City Police may tap churches to assist them in their outreach program with the city’s street children. Butuan City Police Director (OIC) PSSupt Pedro U. Obaldo said this during the Talakayan Sa Isyung Pulis (TSIP) forum at the Butuan City Police multi-purpose hall recently. “The street children, we believed is mainly a family problem so we think the churches or religious sectors can greatly help assist us in this aspect,” Obaldo said. The police...
-
11Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 11 (PIA) –- Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo is here in the city today to conduct an investigation on the confiscation of logs last June 3, 2012. Earlier report from the city government said elements from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), Philippine National Police (PNP), Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the city government here intercepted Sunday night, a large volume of illegal logs...
-
07Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 7 (PIA) -- The Agusan del Norte police is gearing up its campaign against criminals in the province through various strategies and activities. This was learned during the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting chaired by Governor Erlpe John Amante, held recently at the Provincial Training Center, Capitol Site, this city. According to Provincial Director PSSupt Eugenio Paguirigan, crime incidents from January 1 to May 31 in the province decreased to 96 compared to ...
-
07Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 7 (PIA) -- The 58th Infantry Battalion, 4ID, and the 3rd Special Forces of the Philippine Army vowed to promote peace and sustainable development in Agusan del Norte. LTC Potenciano Camba, Battalion Commander of the 3rd Special Forces, Phil. Army, based in Butuan City to Kitcharao, Agusan del Norte, bared that from January to June 2012, they had successfully conducted free Operation Tuli, Medcap, Feeding, Dental, Haircut, Ugnayan sa Paaralan/Barangay, Brigada Eskwela, and Tr...
-
04Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, Agusan del Norte, June 4 (PIA) -- The police force of Butuan had been directed to be on heightened alert as classes open today. Police had been deployed to different areas of assignments to ensure that peace and security as classes in the public schools will open today, according to Butuan City Police Director PSSupt. Pedro Obaldo. As early as 6:45 a.m. today, all police officers were directed to be at their respective posts not only to insure peace and security, but also to help ...
-
01Jun2012BUTUAN CITY, June 1 (PIA) -- The New People’s Army gunned down a child and three more civilians morning of May 30 as they pursued an offensive attack against a Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) detachment at Kilometer 41, Brgy Binicalan, San Luis, Agusan del Sur . Initial report said about 80 fully armed men, believed to be members of Guerilla Front 88 - North Central Mindanao Regional Committee and led by an “Estan,” harassed the military Patrol Base of 23rd Infantry Battali...
-
28May2012CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 28 (PIA) -- The National Youth Commission (NYC) has signed an agreement with Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) to put the Mindanao Youth Agenda into action and to encourage wider youth participation in Mindanao’s peace-building and socio-economic development. The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) is expected to empower the Mindanao youth in realizing the changes they aspire, as the government recognizes their potential to bring about change. “Th...
-
22May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 22 (PIA) -- The city’s police force is now ready for the opening of classes for school year 2012-2013. Police City Director PSupt. Pedro Obaldo said police officers here are ready for deployment to different barangays and areas as classes commence on June 4 as per Department of Education’s (DepEd) directive. “Our policemen are already deployed to the different areas especially in schools to ensure peace and order,” he said. Supt. Obaldo said this is to ensure that pup...
-
21May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 21 (PIA) -- “The celebration of Balangay Festival on Saturday was generally peaceful,” said PSInsp. Reynante Sibayton of the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO). Insp. Sibayton said because of the tight security implemented by the city police through PSSupt. Pedro Obaldo, the celebration of the city’s patronal fiesta was peaceful and in order. The official added even before the celebration of the festival, police officers in the city were already directed to ensure peace an...
-
20May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 20 (PIA) -- Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) received three patrol vehicles as assistance from the congressional office of Agusan del Norte 1st. District (Butuan City-Las Nieves) Rep. Jose “Joboy” Aquino II, in a simple turn-over ceremony held 9:00 a.m. Friday at the multi-purpose hall, Butuan City Police Office. Attending the turn-over rites were top officials from the regional and city PNP led by Caraga PNP Regional Director CSupt. Reynaldo S. Rafal, PSSupt. Jean Aunzo, D...
-
20May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 20 (PIA) -- A committee in congress may soon conduct its own investigation on the tragic dawn fire which razed a clothing store and five other establishments in downtown Butuan, killing 17 stay-in lady employees and gutted an estimated P30 million worth of property, according to a legislator. Rep. Jose “Joboy” Aquino (1st District Agusan del Norte, Butuan City-Las Nieves) said in an interview Friday morning, that he filed House Resolution No.2407 before the Congressional C...
-
17May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 17 (PIA) -- Chiefs of Police in Caraga Region who cannot solve crimes in their respective areas of responsibilities (AORs) may be relieved from their positions. This is what PCSupt Reynaldo Rafal, Regional Director of Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 said following the series of unsolved crimes in some provinces and cities of Caraga region. According to Rafal, PRO-13 is currently conducting performance evaluation of all chiefs of police in the region, particularly in the muni...
-
16May2012CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, May 16 (PIA) -- A teen-member of Guerilla Front 20, Southern Mindanao Regional Committee surrendered to 75th Infantry Battalion at Brgy Maharlika, Bislig City at 5:00 p.m. of May 8. A minor at 17 years old, the young surenderee is a resident of Upper New Visayas, Brgy Pulang Lupa, Trento Agusan del Sur and was identified by the Philippine National Police who was abducted by the New Peoples Army (NPA) last year. His surrender was made possible through th...
-
10May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 10 (PIA) –- Butuan City Vice Mayor Atty. Lawrence Lemuel Fortun said the city government will conduct an investigation after a fire razed down at least five establishments here early morning on Wednesday. The official said he has already instructed concerned officials and personnel from the city government to conduct an investigation on the incident, which killed at least 17 sales ladies of Novo Jeans and Shirts store. Fortun also said the city government will extend financ...
-
10May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 10 (PIA) -- Police Regional Office (PRO)-13 has assigned 31 police officers to Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) to comply with the basic policy on maintaining of at least 21 personnel in every police station, pursuant to Special Orders Number 282. PRO-13 Regional Director PCSupt Reynaldo S Rafal said the personnel will be distributed to different police stations in Butuan City to provide police service to the residents in the city. Rafal also emphasized that the newly-downloa...
-
09May2012LIPATA, Surigao City, May 9 (PIA) -- As part of the introduction of the Incident Command System (ICS) in the region by the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC), the concern on organization and staffing was discussed Tuesday during the five-day Basic/Intermediate Course on ICS at the Almont Beach Resort, here. Participants of said training were representatives of government agencies and some officials from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces o...
-
04May2012BUTUAN CITY, May 4 (PIA) -- The fifth most wanted person in the municipality of Lianga, Surigao del Sur was captured by the authorities. A joint operation conducted by the personnel of Lianga Municipal Police Station led by PSInsp. Ignacio Serrano and Philippine Army's 29th Infantry Brigade led by 1Lt. Gerardo Joves resulted to the arrest of Teddy Domandan Bager, a member of Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), New People’s Army (NPA), National Democratic Front (NDF) under Front Command ...
-
30Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- To continuously ensure the safety of lives and properties of the general public, the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) has intensified police vigilance and coordination with other government agencies. OIC PSSupt Pedro Obaldo Jr. reported that from March 15 to April 28 of 2011, there were 75 crime incidents recorded while this year of the same period, it decreased into 69. “This is because of the continuous monitoring, surveillance, and coordination of the PNP wi...
-
30Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 30 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said they are ready for the Labor Day celebration here tomorrow. According to Tandag City Police Chief C/Insp Greggie Pimentel, security preparations have already been laid for the occasion including the setup of checkpoints in all entry and exit zones of the city. Lt Col Henry Robinson, commanding officer of the 29th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army also...
-
30Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 30 (PIA) -- To sustain peace and order and curb criminalities, Butuan City mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr emphasized the need for more intensified networking with law enforcement agencies and related partners. He announced this during the City Peace and Order Council emergency meeting held recently. “The city government will help the local Philippine National Police (PNP) in the provision of additional radio equipment, motorcycle, and other facilities necessary during their op...
-
27Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 27 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Caraga, on its relentless operations and preventive measures, has been effective as the crime volume of this region has declined in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2011. The crime statistics showed 896 index crimes and 342 non-index crimes, which constituted the total of 1,238 cases in the first quarter of 2011. However, it dropped to a total of 1,028 cases in the first quarter of 2012 with 687 ...
-
22Apr2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, April 22 (PIA) -- Lt. Col. Nhel Richard Patricio formally handed over to Lt. Col. Jose Leonard Gille the banner of the 26th Infantry Battalion (26th IB) as gesture that he is relinquishing his post and giving the responsibility to the new commander during the turn over ceremony on April 18, 2012. In his message, Col. Patricio recounted the highlights of accomplishments of the soldiers under the 26th IB within their area of responsibility and their partnership with the local gove...
-
17Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 17 (PIA) -– To provide a systematic and orderly response in time of emergencies and disasters under the principles of incident command system, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) - Caraga Region is organizing a regional incident management team. In a phone-patch interview with PIA, OCD-Caraga Regional Director Dr. Blanche Gobenciong said in line with this endeavor, a basic intermediate course on incident command system is set on May 7-11 at the Almont Beach Resort in Lipata, ...
-
05Apr2012BUTUAN CITY, April 5 (PIA) -- To ensure peaceful observance of this year’s Holy Week, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)-Caraga has directed all local officials in the region to monitor various activities during the season and ensure safety of the public. DILG regional director Lilibeth Famacion issued the directive based on Memorandum Circular No. 2012-59 dated March 28, 2012. Famacion reiterated that this year’s Holy Week also coincides with the start of the sum...
-
02Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 2 (PIA) -- Three government soldiers had been wounded while the number is still undetermined on the enemy side as the joint PNP, AFP forces continue its operations against the New People’ Army (NPA) in Surigao del Sur recently. PFC Elmer Calabroso and Rodulfo Bautista of the Philippine Army (PA) of the 75th Infantry Battalion and PO1 Sergio Cubillan of the 131st Regional Public Safety Command (RPSC) had been plucked out of the encounter area and brought to ...
-
02Apr2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, April 2 (PIA) -- The recent two–day training workshop on Mainstreaming Peace and Development in Local Governance in Surigao del Sur, spearheaded by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) and in partnership with the Dept. of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has gained support from Local Government Units (LGUs) and participating agencies here. The workshop focused on the integration of peace and conflict sensitive programming in...
-
31Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, March 31 (PIA) -- Two military personnel from the Army’s 4th Infantry Diamond Division received recognition for their bravery and personal sacrifice to accomplish their mission of protecting the people and securing the interest of the state in Caraga region. MGen. Victor A Felix AFP, Commander of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division personally awarded the medals to the wounded personnel at Camp Evangelista Station Hospital Annex, Bancasi, Butuan City on Friday. PFC Rodolfo G...
-
28Mar2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, March 28 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Surigao del Sur is all set for the three events that will take place this summer. These are the: 43rd NPA anniversary, lenten season, and summer vacation. According to Police Provincial Director SSupt Arthur Sanchez, they have already braced for all these upcoming events through the guidance of the national headquarters citing both the memoranda dated March 4 and 16, respectively, relative to the security ...
-
28Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 28 (PIA) -- The Police Regional Office 13 has implemented Operational Plan for Summer Vacation Activities (OPLAN SUMVAC) to prevent any occurrence of criminal activities. OPLAN SUMVAC will involve the maximum deployment of mobile and motorcycle patrol units along major thoroughfares to ensure the safety and security of the populace. The operation also encompasses the deployment of police officers and establishment of Police Assistance Centers on different sea, land and air t...
-
21Mar2012MAMBAJAO, Camiguin, Mar. 21 (PIA) -- The local government of this province in Northern Mindanao is preparing for the “Panaad (Promise) Pilgrimage 2012” in an objective to ensure that devotees, tourists, and visitors will be properly accorded with their needs and safety while observing the Lenten Season on this island. To make sure that it will be solemn, the provincial government also prepared plans for all government agencies and local officials to ...
-
16Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 16 (PIA) -- Member-agencies of the City Peace and Order Council here chaired by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr., convened Thursday and tackled issues, concerns, and updates on the peace and order situation in the city. On behalf of the city mayor, City Councilor Ryan Anthony Culima presided the said meeting. This monthly meeting is in line with the implementation of president Aquino's Philippine Development Plan on Good Governance. PCINSP Reynante Sib...
-
14Mar2012CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, Mar. 14 (PIA) -- Soldiers under the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Philippine Army discovered a hastily abandoned enemy encampment in Sitio Kamalig, Putting Bato, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte at 2:00 p.m., March 13, 2012. The discovery of the said camp was during the combat patrol conducted by 3rd Special Forces Battalion. Said camp is approximately 300 x 400 square meters in land area and can accommodate more or...
-
12Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 12 (PIA) -- Police Regional Office 13 Caraga, in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), has beefed up its campaign against illegal drugs. On December 15, 2011, Oplan Zombie was launched by Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) to further stop the notorious pushers and users of prohibited drugs within the area. The statistical record of BCPO shows that from December 15, 2010 to February 28, 2011, one drug-relate...
-
05Mar2012BUTUAN CITY, Mar. 5 (PIA) -- The Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) reported its accomplishments on peace and order of the city from Jan. 1 to Feb. 27 this year, during the recent City Peace and Oder Council (CPOC) meeting. PSupt Zosimo Duarte stressed that they have been continuously intensifying their campaign against illegal drugs and gambling, and apprehension of wanted persons, among others. According to the PNP report, from Jan. 1 to Feb. 27, the crime volume decrea...
-
27Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur Feb. 27 (PIA) -- The province of Surigao del Sur plans to implement its own version of Social Integration Program (SIP) for rebel returnees. According to Gov. Johnny Pimentel, all mayors here have already been informed of the matter during the Social Integration Program orientation meeting with LGU officials and concerned agencies held recently. Pimentel stressed, the plan, which has an initial target of about 60 rebels, aims t...
-
22Feb2012SURIGAO CITY, Feb. 22 (PIA) -- The incidence of crime for the month of January 2012 in the entire province of Surigao del Norte declined by 28.4 percent compared to the same period last year, a police official said Monday. P/Supt. Rainier Diaz, of the Philippine National Police Surigao del Norte Provincial Police Office (PNP SDN-PPO), said last month, a total of 126 crime incidents occurred in the province. This was lower compared to last year with the total of 176 incidents. &n...
-
20Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 20 (PIA) -- In a recent Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) members’ meeting chaired by Gov. Johnny Pimentel held at the Provincial Capitol Conference Room, Surigao del Sur; the peace and order situation was assessed generally peaceful, according to Philippine National Police (PNP) and Philippine Army (PA). In a report presented by PNP Provincial Director PS/Supt Arthur Sanchez, he revealed that the government flagship projects and ...
-
13Feb2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Feb. 13 (PIA) -- The tight security being imposed by police in Surigao del Sur gets favorable approval from Tandag City Mayor Alexander Pimentel. Pimentel particularly lauded the putting up of choke and checkpoints at any entry and exit roads here. Since his reign as provincial director, Police Senior Superintendent Arthur Sanchez directed his men to always do their job including the conduct “Operation Kapkap-Bakal” again...
-
10Feb2012BUTUAN CITY, Feb. 10 (PIA) -- Citing the importance of short messaging system (SMS) as one of the fastest means of communication that is available at present, officials and personnel of Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) on Wednesday launched the “I-text mo sa Hepe” program in one of the local convention centers here. During the Barangay Peace and Order Consultation, BCPO chief PSupt Pedro Obaldo said this initiative was undertaken to strengthen the relationship ...
-
31Jan2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- The 165 newly promoted officers and men of Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO) have taken their oath and got pinned with a rank higher during a flag-lowering rites at said office recently. According to P/SSupt. Arthur Sanchez, the mass promotion effective December 31, 2011 was based on General Orders Nos. 178, 179, and 180 issued by PNP National Headquarters for Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs) and Special Orders Nos. 20 – 4...
-
25Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- Police Regional Office 13 (Caraga) is set to promote 750 of its police commissioned, non-commissioned officers and personnel in a massive ceremonial pinning of ranks rites during the traditional flag retreat ceremonies at the regional headquarters parade grounds on Friday afternoon, a regional police spokesman said. Police Supt. Martin M. Gamba, chief public information officer of Police Regional Office said this is intended to be a morale booster t...
-
21Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 20 (PIA) -- When Typhoon “Sendong” hit Mindanao, Task Force “Tabang Iligan” was immediately organized on December 27, 2011 and sent to Iligan City to help the Search and Rescue Operation. 134 members of the 13th Regional Public Safety Battalion, headed by six commissioned officers and spearheaded by PSupt. Richmond Tadina, compose the Task Force. The troop was recently pulled out from its Tactical Command Post at Brgy. Camagu...
-
18Jan2012AGUSAN DEL SUR, Jan. 18 (PIA) -- The Philippine Army’s 26th Infantry Battalion has identified five confronted threats in their area of operation but as of the end of the year 2011, only four violent incidents were reported. According to report by 26th IB commander Col. Nhel Richard Patricio, his troops led by 1Lt. Banot encountered members of Guerilla Front 21 of the Northeastern Mindanao Regional Command of the Communist Party of the Philippines/ New People’s Army/ Nation...
-
17Jan2012TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, Jan. 18 (PIA) -- Chief of Police Insp. Greggie Pimentel wants a thorough investigation into the alleged carnapping case that happened here. An already impounded Hyundai Elantra in the Tandag City Police Station was turned over to the Highway Patrol Group (HPG) Provincial Highway Team (PHT) after the conduct of a Technical Inspection and Inventory Report (TIIR) on January 13. The said vehicle was then brought to Caraga Highway Patrol Regiona...
-
12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- Fourth Infantry “Diamond” Division Commanding General Victor Felix, visited the Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA) patrol base of the 23rd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army located at Brgy. San Antonio, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Major General Felix commended the soldiers and the militia men who heroically defended the base against numerically superior and heavily-armed communist rebels and the Specia...
-
12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- Immigration officials today said foreign nationals may now apply permanent residency in their office. According to Bureau of Immigration (BoI) Alien Control Officer Pastor P. Moran, Jr. foreigners who are married with Caraganons may stay in the region as long as they like if they have documents signifying their permanent residency. “Ang mga foreigners nga nagminyo og mga Filipinas or Filipinos pwede na mag-apply og permanent residency by marr...
-
30Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 30 (PIA) -- All out peace, not all out war in Mindanao! This was the sentiment of the Caraga Youth Leaders’ Network (CYLN), who said that the Philippine Government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) must arrive at a politically negotiated settlement and resolve the Mindanao issue once and for all. In a one-page statement, the group condemned the killing of the 19 soldiers in Al Barka, Basilan. They said the senseless deaths of thousands o...
-
29Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 29 (PIA) -- Land Transportation and Traffic Management Office (LTTMO) head Alfredo Radaza of this city said the office is enforcing traffic re-routing scheme in time with the city’s commemoration of All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day on November 1 and 2, 2011. According to Radaza, LTTMO traffic enforce personnel were already given assignments during the two-day commemoration. He added that traffic enforcers will be distributed to all cemeteries in ...
-
28Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 28 (PIA) -- Brigadier General Charito B. Plaza of the 7th Air Force Wing Reserve recently lauded President Benigno S. Aquino III for the latter's declaration of an “all-out justice” instead of an “all-out war,” following the recent atrocities committed by lawless elements in Basilan, Zamboanga Sibugay and Lanao del Norte. The first lady general of the country’s armed forces said President Aquino’s stand to continue the peace talks and ...
-
26Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 26 (PIA) -- Vice Mayor Lawrence Lemuel Fortun today said the city government is now preparing for the forthcoming All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day celebration. In an interview with a local radio station here, the official who is the acting mayor of the city said the city government has already coordinated with the local Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure peace and security among the Butuanons during the two-day celebration. Fortun adde...
-
26Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 26 (PIA) -- Brigadier General Charito B. Plaza of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) 7th Air force Wing Reserve urged and recommended authorities to implement “soft and hard approach” in giving peace a chance. This is the statement of the first lady general of the AFP after the recent and continuous attacks and firefight in the Caraga Region, Basilan and the various parts of Mindanao. BGen Plaza said by implementing soft and har...
-
25Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 25 (PIA) – The 28 delegates of the country to the 38thShip for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SEAYP) is scheduled to cruise around Southeast Asia Wednesday until December 16, 2011 where the Philippines will be its first port of call. In a press statement, NYC Commissioner Georgina Nava, who sits as chairperson of the SSEAYP Organizing Committee, this year’s finalists from the different regions of the country would have started to receive formal notice...
-
25Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 25 (PIA) -- “An all-out war is destructive, but a new peace and amnesty plan will win the peace,” said BGen Charito B Plaza of the 7th Air Force Wing Reserve of the Philippine Air Force. In a press statement issued by the first lady general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Reserve Force, Plaza said with the recent and continuous attacks and firefight in Caraga Region, Basilan and the various parts of Mindanao, she is so disturbed and worried with the se...
-
19Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 20 (PIA) -- Bunawan, Agusan del Sur Mayor Edwin Elorde today said for the safety of the people especially during rainy season, Lolong’s companion must be captured at the soonest possible time. He said the local government is determined to capture the other crocodile, which was seen earlier last month with Lolong as the two reptiles attacked a carabao along the riverbank in the area. Elorde however admitted that people in the area especially those ...
-
10Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 10 (PIA) -- Lingig Mayor Henry Dano and his two military escorts acknowledged the effort extended by Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel for their safe release on Sunday after they were abducted on August 6 in his residence in Lingig, Surigao del Sur. In an interview with a local radio reporter here who is witnessing the release, Mayor Dano cited the "Task Force Dano" created by the local management crisis committee. “Me and my two e...
-
24Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Set. 24 (PIA) -- Nangako ang pamunuan ng Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) na tututukan ang kaso ni Jovie Montesoso, ang OFW na diumano’y tumalon sa ika-walong palapag ng gusali na kaniyang pinagtatrabahuhan sa Kuwait na naging sanhi ng pagkamatay nito noong Agosto 5. Sinabi ng pamunuan ng OWWA-Caraga na gagawin nila ang lahat upang malaman ang totoong dahilan ng pagkamatay ni Montesoso na tubong Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur. Samantala, du...
-
23Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 23 (PIA) -- Gov. Johnny Pimentel remains optimistic that abducted Mayor Henry Dano of Lingig, Surigao del Sur and his two military escorts will be released before the end of the month. During an interview this morning in one of the local radio stations here, Gov. Pimentel said that the abductors have yet to contact him. However, he said, during their last phone conversation with Dano, he was told that they are in good condition and there’s nothing to worry...
-
20Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 20 (PIA) -- Naniniwala si Surigao del Sur Gov. Johnny Pimentel na palalayain ng mga rebeldeng New People’s Army (NPA) si Lingig Mayor Henry Dano bago matapos ang kasalukuyang buwan. Sa panayam sa opisyal sa isa sa mga pribadong himpilan ng radio dito, sinabi ni Pimentel na bagama’t hindi madaling kausapin ang mga bumihag kay Mayor Dano, kumpiyansa pa rin siya na palalayain sina Dano sa lalong madaling panahon. Sinabi pa ni Pimentel maaring ...
-
15Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 15 (PIA) -- “Stop military operations,” thus said abducted Mayor Henry Dano of Lingig, Surigao del Sur when he got a chance to talk with the local management crisis committee. In an interview, Surigao del Sur Governor and crisis committee head Johnny T. Pimentel said he was able to talk to Mayor Dano. He said the mayor was doing fine. Pimentel added that Mayor Dano reiterated his call for the suspension of military operations in the area in exchange for hi...
-
14Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 14 (PIA) -- The Caraga Youth Leaders’ Network is now initiating activities in support of the celebration of the United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Peace on September 21, 2011. Dubbed “Kalinaw Alang sa Tanan” (Peace for All), the initiative supports the worldwide call for a sustainable peace and development. It also seeks to inculcate the essence of peace and the true meaning of a shared community. It is a synchronize celeb...
-
09Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- Retired Col. Ace Guro, Bureau of Immigration (BI) Technical Assistant for Mindanao said foreign nationals in Mindanao are being monitored, and cases of illegal entry are being adressed. He said their record showed that the immigration offices in all regions in Mindanao have already advised foreigners whose visas are already expired to apply for an extension. "For those who did not follow, they were advised to be deported," he said. During th...
-
08Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, September 8 (PIA) -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) assured that foreign nationals residing in Caraga Region are monitored, not only to make sure they are following the laws of the country but also to ensure their protection. During Wednesday’s airing of Caraga in Focus, a regular TV program of PIA-Caraga, Pastor Oran, Jr., Alien Control Officer of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said his office is monitoring the activities of these foreign nationals to ensure that eve...
-
06Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 6 (PIA) -- The Philippine Army (PA) on Monday expressed thanks and gratitude to the civilian community for the unending support to government troops in the war against the New People’s Army (NPA). According to MGen. Victor Felix, Commanding General of the 4th Infantry Division, the recent encounters that the troops conducted have been successful because of the information given by the community to the Philippine Army, an indication that the people are tire...
-
06Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 6 (PIA) -- Troops from the 4th Infantry Division, particularly the 402nd Brigade, Philippine Army (PA) gained another victory in a series of encounters held Friday and Saturday. In an interview Monday with MGen Victor Felix, 4ID Commanding General, he said, the government troops conducted offensive operations in Northern portion of Agusan del Norte, particularly in Purok Kamalig, Sitio Lusong, Brgy. Putingbato, Cabadbaran City on Friday, September 2, and a foll...
-
19Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 19 (PIA) -- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) will conduct investigation on the recent incident where a certain Juvy Montesoso, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) from Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur died on August 5, 2011 when she allegedly jumped from the sixth floor of the building. In a recent interview with PIA, OWWA-Caraga Regional Director Dr. Marietta Lumawag said OWWA will conduct an investigation into the case. Dr. Lumawag also said...
-
18Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 24 (PIA) -- Four hundred seventy-one members of Philippine National Police (PNP) in Caraga advanced in rank recently, as a mass oath-taking and pinning of ranks was held at Camp Rafael Rodriguez in Brgy. Libertad. Four police officers were elevated to police superintendent and another four to chief inspectors. Another seven were promoted to senior inspector. “They deserved to be promoted,” said PNP Caraga Deputy Regional Director for Admini...
-
17Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 17 (PIA) -- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Regional Director Dr. Marietta A. Lumawag today confirmed that an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) from Caraga Region who was working in Kuwait died recently. In an interview with PIA, Dr. Lumawag said Juvy Montesoso from Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur reportedly died after jumping from the sixth floor of the building where she is working as a receptionist. Lumawag said a thorough investigati...
-
02May2011BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- Congressman Jose S. Aquino II of the first congressional district covering Butuan City and the municipality of Las Nieves in Agusan del Norte recently said the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras may help in deterring crimes in a progressive city like Butuan. PSupt. Francisco Dungo, Butuan City Plice Office (BCPO) Deputy City Director for Operations said CCTV cameras have helped the Philippine National Police (PNP) in other big cities in Me...
-
31Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 31 (PIA) -- Drug courier problem in the world is alarming as the cases increase from time to time, according to Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Jose Gutierrez, Jr. In today’s press conference held in one of the local hotels here, Gutierrez said that in 1993, there were only two recorded drug cases. As of January 2011, there are now 689 recorded drug courier cases. Of the recorded cases, 431 are females or 63 percent while 258 are ma...
- Tribute to DG Billy Esposo
- Good Governance is Good Economics
- Q & A on the Lahad Datu Situation
- Filipino translation of the Q & A on the UNCLOS Arbitral Proceedings against China to Achieve a Peaceful and Durable Solution to the Dispute in the West Philippine Sea
- Investor Relations PH on USTREAM
- Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro
- NCI - Application Development Track
- NCI - eGovernment Management Track
- NCI - Technology Solutions Track
- Notification and Statement of Claim on West Philippine Sea
- 40th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP)
- Liquor Ban Infographic
- 71st Anniversary of the Fall of Corregidor
- Official Calendar
- 22nd ASEAN SUMMIT
- Project Noah
- Responsible Parenthood
- Sin Taxes
- Government Information During National Disasters
- The Pay Rule
- Understanding Inflation
- The PCW on the 2013 Woman Suffrage Day
- President Manuel Roxas campaign speech 1947
- Women in government
- The Presidential Spokesperson on the declaration of May 13 as a special (non-working) holiday
- Emilio Aguinaldo Profile
- Manuel L. Quezon Profile
- Sergio Osmeña Profile
- Manuel Roxas Profile
News from the Regions
- National Capital Region
- Cordillera Administrative Region
- Ilocos Region
- Cagayan Valley Region
- Central Luzon Region
- CALABARZON
- MIMAROPA
- Bicol Region
- Western Visayas Region
- Central Visayas Region
- Eastern Visayas Region
- Zamboanga Peninsula Region
- Northern Mindanao Region
- Davao Region
- SOCCSKSARGEN Region
- CARAGA Region
- Central Office
Philippine Information Agency © 2012 . All rights Reserved