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Teeming 'Kolorom' Vans All Over Zambosur Highways

2011-04-19T04:09:00.001-07:00

NOT ONLY ARE "kolorom" or unregistered vehicles polluting Zambosur, they are also freely traversing the highways under the noses of authorities.

New Land Transportation Office (LTO) Regional Chief of Operations Olloy Jallaludin said he is referring to vans with green plates which pass off as utility vehicles and ferry passengers to and from any destination.

This practice is illegal since passenger vans are issued yellow plates while private vans are usually green, he said.

Jallaludin added that 'kolorom' vans will have difficulty in compensating their passengers for insurance in case there is an accident.

He added that what their office can do is only to apprehend the said vehicles and tell its owners to register and apply franchise at the Land Transportation Franchise and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).

With regard to this, the Provincial Board has passed a resolution requesting LTFRB to conduct a mobile registration or set up a satellite office in the province to facilitate listing.

Jallaludin said that half the number of the apprehended vans that move through as public conveyance vehicles are koloroms. (MM MEDINA with JONG CADION)

Pagadian City To Lose P40-M With The Creation Of New Cities

2011-04-19T04:08:00.001-07:00

MAYOR SAMUEL S. CO has publicly raised his fears the city will lose P40-million or more in revenue allotment once the Supreme Court stand by its decision to convert 16 towns into new cities.

The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) has earlier contested the conversion for reasons the new cities failed to meet any of the criteria for cityhood.

Co said that if the conversion is made final, expect fewer projects, downgraded salaries, government expenses and social services next year.

The mayor said he just want to paint a clear picture this early for government workers to understand the implications of the issue.

"Delikado kaayo atong kwarta kay gabase man ta sa Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA). Ang problema dili lang sa kagamhanan sa siyudad kon dili apil na ang barangay," he said.

"Willing man moamot ang LCP kung angayan pod ang bag-ong siyudad. Mosugot man ko kung ineg agi pod nato mora pod silag siyudad. Kanang naay distinction sa munisipyo," Co added.

The mayor ended that should the Supreme Court stands by its flip-flopping decision to make the cityhood constitutional, there will be chaos and disrespect to the courts because of the decision. (MM MEDINA)

School Instructors Trade Grades For Diapers, Milk?

2011-04-19T04:07:00.001-07:00

STUDENTS FROM Philippine Paramedical and Technical School (PPTS) cry foul and said two of their clinical instructors have unorthodox styles in giving grades for their removal exam by exchanging this for money, diapers or milk, reports Bell FM.

Students identified the instructors by their surnames Pedrosa and Taranza.

The students said Pedrosa requires failing graduating students in the Basic Hospital Course to take oral removal exams several times for P70 each.

Caranza, they added, likewise compels students who failed to retake the removal exam in exchange for diaper and milk.

"Crisis gud kaayo ang panahon, di pod unta sila mangwarta sa mga estudyante," a complaining PPTS student said.

PPTS said it is not the practice of the school to exchange grades in kind and its their policy to only give removal exams once.

A statement from the said school also said they have already called the attention of the two instructors who admitted the misdeeds and asked for apology from their students. (MM MEDINA)

BFP Earns P1-M Fire Code Fees In 2010

2011-04-19T04:06:00.005-07:00

THE CITY OFFICE of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) earned a whooping P1,127,676.51, disclosed S/Insp. Christopher Morales, OIC fire marshal.

Morales' summary collection report showed January a high earner with P339,683.98 followed by February with P202,480.

November showed a lesser tally with only P37,700.

As to collections per stations for January 2011, Dumalinao raised the highest among the eight others with P18,057.13.

Total collections of all BFP stations this January, 2011 is P493,305.74.

Morales said they implemented RA 9154, the Comprehensive Fire Code of the Philippines, since last year, which provides wider scope on fire safety in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

Under RA 9154, all collections will be remitted to the National Treasury, from which 20 percent will go back to the local government for maintenance operations and programs for the implementation of fire safety.

The remaining 80 percent will be coursed through the DBM in the acquisition of fire trucks, firefighting equipment, accessories and construction of more BFP buildings, Morales ended. (JONG CADION & MM. MEDINA)

Renegade MILF Leader Killed In Encounter

2011-04-19T04:06:00.003-07:00

JOINT FORCES OF THE PNP, Navy and Army killed a notorious MILF bandit leader holed up in Brgy. Kaliantana, Naga, Zamboanga Sibugay last April 7.

Authorities were serving the arrest warrant to Kumander Kamsa Asdanal when the suspect engaged them in a shootout.

Asdanal is wanted for kidnapping, murder, extortion, piracy and arson.

Ipil PNP reported ten houses were burned and nine civilians including two policemen were wounded in the shootout.

The Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society (CBCS) said government forces strafed civilians during the encounter.

Authorities have denied the allegation while the dead victims were buried, Friday, in accordance to Muslim rites.

The joint operatives recovered eight assorted firearms, an M79 grenade launcher, an M16 rifle, four Garand rifles and two M14 rifles during the conduct of clearing operations.

The Office of the Civil Defense reported that Naga town was declared by the Sangguniang Bayan under a state of calamity due to the on-going clearing military operations against the lawless elements as of April 13.

Lito Casinillo of OCD told this paper that 500 families were affected and evacuated for their safety. (JONG CADION & MM. MEDINA)

Pagadian Is New Testing Center For Criminology, Midwifery Exams

2011-04-19T04:06:00.001-07:00

THE REGIONAL CENTER is the new testing center for licensure examinations of criminology and midwifery, Mayor Samuel Co said.

The BS Criminology exam was made last April 6-8 while the Midwifery is slated on April 27-28, this year.

The two new exams are additions to Licensure Examination for Teachers, which made its test last April 3, and Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination scheduled on July.

Professional Regulations Commission Regional Director Atty. Senando Esteban said the two new exams were requested by Co and that test booklets will be printed locally and exclusively in the PRC office in the city.

He added that the number of exam-takers for the two tests were impressive and they not only come from the province but from as far as Zanorte, Lanorte, Sibugay, Misoc and Marawi.

Esteban noted the benefit of having the exams in Pagadian as there are schools and colleges offering the same.

Co thanked PRC and hoped the exams will continue.

"Garbo kini nato ug advantage pod sa mga estudyante di na kaayo gasto. Nakatabang pod ta sa ubang lugar kay di na layo," he said.

Co promised to bring more key exams to the city next time like engineering. (MM. MEDINA)

Growing rice is Zambo farmers’ bet to rise from poverty

2011-04-17T18:10:00.001-07:00

by Noel T. Provido

Zamboanga del Sur – Farmers in this province are resolved that despite
difficulties in producing rice, the crop is their best bet to rise from poverty.

Armed with modest credit assistance, two rice farmers' associations in the towns
of Tigbao and Kumalarang have made significant progress in their lives.

Farmers in Barangay Begong in Tigbao now heave a sigh of relief after recovering
from high-interest debts incurred from non-formal lenders.

Begong People's Organization (BPO) president Rommel Alegarbes said lack of
financial capital is a major constraint among rice farmers like him as they need
to purchase necessary inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides.

"Having no access to financial assistance, we are left with no option but resort
to borrowing money from traders-lenders who usually put interest as high as 30
percent," Alegarbes said.

Part of their borrowing agreement was for farmers to directly sell their produce
to these trader-lenders who dictate the buying price which oftentimes at lower
price. This system unfair financial arrangement usually short-changed farmers
and plunge them to even bigger debts.

"Unless we have other financial means only then we can recover from the
incurring huge debts," Alegarbes added.

Breaking-free from huge debts

Their break came when the municipal government endorsed them as one of the
beneficiaries of the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP).

MRDP is a poverty alleviation program of the national government implemented
under the Department of Agriculture (DA). Now on its mid-term of implementation,
the program is currently addressing infrastructure and livelihood needs of small
farmers in the island region.

Thorough the Community Fund for Agricultural Development (CFAD), the program's
livelihood component, the association was able to access fund for their proposed
for rice production project in June 2010.

"The P250, 000 funds they received was used to finance the rice production of 23
members during the previous cropping season. The farmers agreed that money
borrowed by its members will have a 10 percent interest which is a much lower
amount compared to non-formal lenders which charges 30 percent or more," said
agricultural technician Josephine Natinga.

"Prompt repayment is policy strictly observed so that roll-over funds will be
extended to next in-line beneficiaries," she added.

"This opportunity to relieve ourselves from high-interest lending happens only
once so we need to observe the policy to sustain our livelihood," Alegarbes
said.

Meanwhile Alberto Umas one of the members who availed himself of the CFAD funds
said that aside from paying his debts he has also bought ducks and chicken to
augment his income.

"I told my fellow members to look up to me. Life was too difficult then but now
I can look forward to better income. I can choose where to sell my palay at
much better price," he said.

"I am glad that the assistance I received from CFAD enabled me to recover from
huge debts incurred during the previous cropping seasons and allowed me to start
anew," he added.

Acquiring valuable assets

Farmers in Barangay Gawil, Kumalarang for their part have acquired farm
implements to further boost their scarce financial resources.

Similar to Begong, Gawil is another major rice producing area in Zamboanga del
Sur where farmers are heavily dependent in growing rice as their livelihood.

Valentin Pabinguit of the Gawil Irrigator's Association said the funding they
have availed themselves of from CFAD was used to purchase certified seeds,
fertilizers and pesticides and distributed to their members as their inputs for
the cropping period.

"Based on our experience, it would be better to provide farm inputs instead of
cash so that funds will be actually spent in rice production. Farmers will have
no way of spending the allocated funds for other means such as gambling and
drinking" Pabinguit said.

Pabinguit said the farm inputs were given not as dole out but loan which in turn
the farmers will pay in cash with 10 percent interest. Such interest is more
affordable compared to 30 percent interest from non-formal lenders.

Aside from financing, lack of adequate farm equipment is another limiting factor
for these rice farmers to improve their production and income. The bulk of
expenses go to rental of farm equipment during land preparation and harvest
season.

"Private individuals are earning much from rental fees of their farm equipment
which sometimes are not available as they have to prioritize their own farming
activities," Pabinguit said adding:

"We have decided to buy thresher, hand tractor, and a carabao as draft animal
from the last tranche of funds downloaded to our association. This will not
only address availability of farm equipment but also in augmenting our scarce
financial resources," he added.

The farm equipment and draft animal they have acquired are available for rent at
P1, 500 for GFIA members and P1, 600 for non-members alike. Based on the report
of their treasurer Laurencio Gaudencio, the association earned at least P15, 000
from the previous cropping season giving them enough amount for equipment
maintenance with extra amount for their savings.

Pabinguit said members are made to realize that they have to pay back the amount
of the inputs as well as the rental fees after they have harvested their crop.
He said farmers preferred to rent the association's equipment not only because
it is cheaper but they have their share of its income.

"We are quite strict in implementing our policies particularly on repayment so
that each member will not be complacent with their duties and responsibilities.
Timely repayment of loans will also allow our association to expand our services
to next-in-line beneficiaries," he said.

To date the association has almost doubled the funds they have availed
themselves of as their total assets (farm equipment and draft animal) is
amounted to P111,000 plus a collectible of P106,000 from members loan and rental
fees.

Pabinguit is optimistic that rice production in their barangay will continue to
be profitable now that farmers are gradually liberating themselves from huge
debts.

The association is planning to expand its services from farm input-lending to
palay trading to further boost their financial resources and at the same time
offer good buying price to their members.

"The financial assistance provided to us through MRDP and our LGU has given us
the opportunity not only to improve our income but also on how we can sustain
rice production as a profitable farming activity," Pabinguit said.

MRDP program director in her report to DA Secretary Proceso Alcala said the
program is prioritizing the rice farmers in its livelihood assistance to
complement the national government's goal of attaining sufficiency in rice
production.

"Unlike Luzon and Visayas, majority of farm areas in Mindanao are typhoon-free
making it ideal for agricultural production. If enough support is given to
farmers here, the island region can significantly contribute in ensuring enough
rice supply throughout the country," Ramos said.

New City PNP Chief Installed

2011-04-12T01:28:00.001-07:00

PAGADIAN CITY has a new chief of police, in the person of P/Supt. Primitivo Planta Lorenzo.

A member of PNPA Batch 1991, Lorenzo replaced C/Supt. Michael Pineda Palermo who served as COP for two years.

Lorenzo's assignment took effect last March 31 during which he was formally accepted by Mayor Samuel S. Co when he made his courtesy call on the same day.

The 43 year-old police official was formerly the chief of the Provincial Public Safety Company of Zanorte before he was transferred to ZSPPO last October. Palermo, meanwhile, is now temporarily assigned in Camp Abelon waiting for his schooling abroad.

The new COP told this paper he will continue the fight against all forms of criminalities as he called for public support.

He added that he will strengthen barangay vigilance with tanods as force multipliers.

"I am more on prevention than reaction," he said. (JONG CADION with MM MEDINA)

Co Announces More CEB Flights

2011-04-12T01:27:00.003-07:00

MAYOR SAMUEL S. Co said new Cebu Pacific (CEB) flights to Manila were opened by the airlines making their schedule on a daily basis.

Co announced in his weekly radio report that CEB will depart Pagadian in its usual time of 11:45 a.m. weekdays including Sunday except Wednesday and Saturday.

It will depart earlier on the two mentioned days at 7:55 a.m., Co added.

The mayor advised the public to take note of the schedule so as not to inconvenience themselves.

CEB started operating its domestic flight to Pagadian City from Cebu City on June 2010 and later added Manila.

Co also appealed to frequent fliers to patronize CEB's routes via Pagadian.

"Hinaot atong suportahan ang eroplano aron magpadayon ilang serbisyo sa siyudad", he said.

Co concluded that CEB's presence in the city not only provided local employment but also attracted investors from Luzon and Visayas.

"Dako siya og impact sa mga regional directors nga muadto sa Manila aron pag-apil og mga conferences o paghimo sa ilang mga reports," he said.

Outright regular fare for Pagadian-Manila at present is P3,128. (MM MEDINA)

Rudy Rojas Passes Away

2011-04-12T01:27:00.001-07:00

TELEVISION AND newspaper reporter Rudy "Nong Rudy" Alfonso Rojas Sr. succumbed last March 31, of heart failure. He is 65.

Wife, Divina said Rojas complained of chest pains after taking their breakfast, Thursday morning. He was then taken to the hospital where attending physicians declared him dead on arrival.

Divina added that her husband is on daily medication for his heart enlargement and was once admitted for hospital care last year.

She added that Rudy was "a good and responsible hubby and father" to her and their children.

The late mediaman is also a big loss to the community, said Charnyl Albarracin, ZPPI president.

Albarracin said ZPPI sends condolences to the Rojas family. He also prays for the peaceful repose of Rudy's soul and hopes friends left will always remember Rudy's example.

Rojas, who left Divina and their five children, was interred last Thursday, April 7, at the Lantian Public Cemetery in Labangan, Zambosur.

Rojas has been practicing for ten years already in various outfits. Divina said she'd like to follow her dead husband's footstep as a practitioner since she herself was acquainted with it as Rudy's assistant before. (MM MEDINA)

Rep. Cerilles Sees Flaws In RA 9165

2011-04-04T23:41:00.002-07:00

SECOND DISTRICT Congresswoman Aurora E. Cerilles is worried RA 9165 will become far from reality in achieving its objective or purpose as she cites several of her reasons.

RA 9165 is the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Rep. Cerilles mentioned foremost the lack of necessary funds the PDEA, NBI and the PNP has to deal with in carrying out their duties in implementing the law.

Another is the absence of PDEA forensic laboratory to conduct qualitative and quantitative examination on confiscated or seized drugs. Without these labs, she said, it would affect the integrity of the evidence gathered as the chain of custody is to be carefully established.

Third is the lack of witnesses in the initial custody of drugs as they are required during the physical inventory and photography of seized drugs and "our law enforcers find it very difficult if not impossible sometimes to secure their presence."

Apart from these reasons, Cerilles also regrets the coming and going of due process of the law and speedy justice as she observed that local prosecutors cannot just elevate the dismissal of drug cases to a higher court.

"They need to secure first the approval of the Regional State Prosecutors in their recommendation to elevate the case, by way of certiorari, for grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack of excess of jurisdiction on the part of the judge in dismissing the drugs cases," she said.

This rule, stressed Cerilles, becomes a hindrance to the effective prosecution of drug cases as she called on putting up Special Courts for drug cases.

She also said that PDEA, as part of its national drug intelligence system, regularly comes up with a watch list of drug personalities but these people remained untouchable and are even provided with army security and PSPG.

"I hope and pray none of these personalities will be elected president of the Philippines. May God bless us!" she said.

"If all these issues will be addressed, there is a great possibility that the drug menace in our locality and in our neighboring provinces, if not the entire country, will be eradicated drastically," she concluded. (JONG CADION & MM MEDINA)

DA's Alcala: RP Lessens Rice Import

2011-04-04T23:41:00.001-07:00

THE EVOLUTION OF the Philippines being listed as one of the top importers of rice has ended as for this year the country limits from buying more grains as a priority, Sec. Proseso Alcala told this paper.

In an interview, Alcala said the new administration eased on importation as an effect of the conspicuous rotting of thousands of rice stocks in several NFA warehouses last year.

He added that 800,000 metric tons will be imported this year by NFA, two-thirds or some 600,000 in volume will be by the private sector.

Last year, the 200,000 went to the private sector, out of the total imports of 2.45 million, it was learned.

Alcala estimates the one-third difference in imports would be sufficient enough for the country's needs.

Meantime, the NFA Provincial Office here claimed it still has 300,000 bags of rice and 100,000 unmilled ones in their warehouses. This, NFA said, is good for 72 days.

NFA Provincial Manager Regino Delfin also said the province has enough rice inventory reserves for this year and will not be having supply problems should there be a projected shortfall.

The government has lined up its strategies for an all-inclusive program promoting hybrid rice and attain zero importation by 2013.

Alcala ended that DA is looking forward to the country's rice sufficiency and no more rice importation in the near future.

It was learned that Zambosur, a rice granary area, has a steady produce of 290,000 MT in palay annually.

It was also learned that there are six rice varieties of local or imported rice currently sold by accredited NFA retailers around the province. (REMAI ALEJADO & MM MEDINA)

BFP-Ipil: No Arson In Court Fire

2011-04-04T23:40:00.004-07:00

THE BUREAU OF Fire Protection (BFP) has ruled out arson in its initial probe on the fire last dawn of Monday, March 28, at the Justice Hall Building in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Fire Marshal Necias Acurin said the fire originated from the Prosecutor's Office which spread to the adjacent Public Attorney's Office, MTCC Branch Sala and Parole Probation Office.

Acurin pointed to faulty electrical wiring as the likely cause of the fire, basing his statement on an after-incident report.

Several court evidences labeled as case exhibits, composed of two hand grenades and some ammunitions, exploded minutes after the fire broke out, which caused a loud explosion.

Damages from the fire was estimated to P5-million, according to Acurin. (JONG CADION with DODOY MOHAMITANO)

Local Media Trains On Health Reporting

2011-04-04T23:40:00.003-07:00

MEMBERS OF THE Zamboanga del Sur-Pagadian City Press Club, Inc. (ZPPI) took part in a one-day seminar on new strategies in health reporting to learn new ways in promoting health messages through their outputs.

Charnyl Albarracin, ZPPI president, counted more than 15 participants present in the seminar including himself.

Resource speakers from the Health Promotion and Communication Project (HealthPro) and Probe Media Foundation Inc. (PMFI) familiarized media practitioners on tips and techniques on reporting health issues and short lectures on messaging and preparation.

Held at Roxan Hotel, this city last March 23, the seminar was dubbed "Healthy Media: Reporting on Health Issues" and dealt squarely on the health situations in the country, how media make their productive time in dipping through the issues and provide the public the sequence in getting it across their outfits for the public to understand, followed by an open forum and story exercises.

Dr. Ma. Rovel Blancia, provincial health officer I, helped facilitate the seminar to communicators saying this "will highlight mass media as a component in IPHO's health promotion campaign."

Miriam Grace Go and Ros Padua-Macachor of PMFI led media to the topics on hand.

Tackled were guidelines crafted by Peter Mosley, health reporter for Reuters, on background, complexities, angles, preparations and interpretation in reporting issues affecting medical or public health.

The seminar likewise dealt with various health events or calendar months of the regional health department in ZamPen. (MM MEDINA)

'Mr. Birada' Nabbed In CDO

2011-04-04T23:40:00.001-07:00

HARD HITTING RADIO commentator Edward "Mr. Birada" Balida was finally captured in Cagayan de Oro City last March 28 after eluding authorities for almost a year, a police report said.

His arrest was on the strength of a warrant issued by a court in Ozamiz City after the NBI filed a case against him following the complaint of a mother of a minor from Pagadian City he allegedly raped.

Balida, according to CDO police, is now detained at Maharlika PNP station and will be turned over to Ozamiz PNP for custody.

The broadcaster claims to be a block timer of several radio stations in Valencia, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz and Pagadian cities.

During his stint in Pagadian, he used the firing line, "Mulaban sa Kamatuoran, Mudapig sa Kabus" to take potshots at several political and even media personalities.

In interviews, he blamed politics as behind his arrest. (J. CADION)

Napolcom Announces PNP Entrance, Promotional Exams

2011-04-04T23:39:00.003-07:00

THE REGIONAL OFFICE of the National Police Commission (Napolcom) announced deadline for filing of applications for the PNP entrance and promotional exams is on March 11, 2011.

Regional Director Joseph Gonzalo said the examination is set on April 27.

He also disclosed 1,200 will be accommodated for the PNP Entrance and another 1,800 for the promotional exam. Half of these total numbers is allotted for Pagadian City.

For these exams, Zamboanga and Pagadian cities will be the examination centers, Gonzalo added.

Applicants for the PNP Entrance exams should be college graduate, not more than 30 years old and stands 5'4" for males and 5' for females.

For the Promotional Exams, applicants should be qualified members of the PNP with a rank from Police Officers to Police Superintendents.

Gonzalo urged applicants to file their applications personally in their office since applicants will be photographed and their picture printed in their forms. This is to prevent substitutions in the exams and other irregularities, he said.

In November, last year, the first Napolcom exams was held at the ZNHS in Sta. Maria, this city with some 2,154 examinees. (MM MEDINA)

Pilot Pupils Shine In Laguna Science Tilt

2011-04-04T23:39:00.001-07:00

AT LEAST 2 PAGADIAN City Pilot School pupils brought home honors to the city and their school by winning three top places in the National Children Science Quiz (NCSQ) competitions.

Held in Sta. Cruz, Laguna last Feb. 2-4 at the Pedro Guevarra Memorial NHS, Jasmine Maraon and Kaye Francesca Cabahug placed 2^nd and 3^rd, respectively, from among the 41 contestants in other schools nationwide, Hazel Agnes Jumamil told media in a press conference.

Both also bested ten other schools and became champion in the NCSQ Congress on Feb. 11-13 at Calamba, Laguna, Jumamil added.

Maraon and Cabahug who are in Grades 3 and 4 respectively, represented the region with Jumamil and Nancy Ragune as coaches.

The annual NCSQ is being facilitated by the Science Club Advisers Association of the Philippines and the Association of Science Educators of the Phils.

"Happy and thankful mi sa achievement nila," Jumamil said of the pupils.

Aside from the honors, the children also took home trophies, certificates of recognition and P3,000 from the NCSQ Congress championship.

Mayor Samuel Co praised Maraon and Cabahug. "I hope and wish nga ang ubang eskwelahan sa Pagadian ma-standardized usab ug makatupong o makalabaw sa nakab-ot sa City Pilot School."

"I commend the City Pilot School for a job well done and congratulations to Maraon and Cabahug," he said. (MM MEDINA)

Rep. Cerilles Urges Congress To Probe Drug Trafficking In ZDS

2011-04-04T23:36:00.001-07:00

THE RAMPANT DRUG trafficking incidents in Zamboanga del Sur and its neighboring provinces has vexed Rep. Aurora Cerilles to urge the Committee on Dangerous Drugs (CDD) in Congress to conduct its inquiry in aid of legislation.

This move still has relevance since when Aurora "Auring" Cerilles was governor, she cracked the whip against the proliferation of drugs in the province.

Cerilles said in her resolution passed during the first regular session that there is a pressing need to address the drug problem to reduce drug-related crimes which is "very high."

The congresswoman's move came in the wake of the announcement of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Director Adzhar Albani that Zambosur is still a "critical area" in terms of clandestine trafficking of illicit drugs.

Rep. Cerilles disclosed that even so, the Provincial Government has consistently pursued its drug campaign which resulted in the apprehension of big time drug traffickers and apprehension of 997 grams of shabu.

In her resolution, Cerilles mentioned the towns of Labangan, Tukuran and Margosatubig and Pagadian City as places where law enforcers seized undetermined amounts of shabu in separate operations.

"The series of incidents is a clear indication of the veracity of a confidential report from PDEA that a big time triumvirate operates in the province," Cerilles said.

"The rule of law is one of the more critical elements of good governance that factor heavily in our pursuit of peace and development," she added.

"The commitment to the rule of law is as much our commitment as a legislative body to the pursuit of peace and development not only in our province but in our country."

"It is the policy of the state to safeguard the integrity of its territory and well-being of its citizenry particularly the youth, from the harmful effects of dangerous drugs on their physical and mental developmental well-being and to defend the same against acts of omissions detrimental to their development and preservation," she said.

Meanwhile, Gov. Antonio Cerilles likewise said an organized action against illegal drugs is a must for Zambosurian parents to protect their children.

"Kinahanglan nga protektahan nato atong mga anak ug kabatan-onan kay sila mao atong gilantaw nga mahimo natong mga lider sa atong komunidad sa umaabot. Dili mahimo nga ato silang pasagdan ug mamahimong biktima sa droga," he said. (JONG CADION & MM MEDINA)

Dr. Parawan appeals farmers’, fisherfolk’s to have children immune from measles

2011-03-28T23:10:00.001-07:00

Sa hirap ng buhay ngayon, bawal magkasakit, Regional Executive Director Oscar O.
Parawan of Department of Agriculture 9 remarks as he supports President Aquino's
Health Agenda against measles.

Parawan has received this week an appeal for support from Department of Health
(DOH) Regional Director Aristides Tan to its program dubbed as "Iligtas sa
Tigdas ang Pinas.

In a letter, Tan informed Parawan that the Philippines is committed to eliminate
measles by 2012. The measles immunization campaign is targeting to vaccinate
6,80,333 or 19.58% children throughout Region 9.

Director Tan stated that this coming April 4 to May 4, DOH will conduct a
door-to-door Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA).

Parawan, being the head of food production agency, appeals to the farmers and
fisherfolk to submit their children ages 9 months up to below 8 years old who
are eligible for anti-measles immunization.

He elaborated that the farmers and fisherfolk can be more productive if they
themselves and their dependents are in good health. Hence, he is calling their
cooperation especially those having children 9-95 months old to take note of
these dates from April 4 to May 4 and have them vaccinated with anti-measles to
keep their children away from complications.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease which can be fatal. It is spread
by coughing and sneezing, close and personal contact with infected nasal or
throat secretions.

Rubella, also known as German Measles, is a highly contagious but mild disease.
The primary danger of the disease is the infection during pregnancy especially
during the first trimester of pregnancy as it can cause miscarriage.

DOH reported that confirmed measles cases have increased from only 413 in 2007,
it reached to 1,840 up to the present. More than 70 percent of the victims were
children who had not been vaccinated, based on DOH data.

Six children died in 2010 and as of February, this year, 2 children perished
because of measles, the data added.

In 2010, Zamboanga del Norte was reported to have high measles incidence
together with Nueva Ecija and Bulacan.

Moreover, DOH reported that last Feb. 13-19, 2011, there were confirmed measles
cases in 21 sentinel sites nationwide which include Zamboanga Sibugay and
Zamboanga del Norte.

Measles complications include bronchopneumonia, xerophthalmia, encephalitis and
the worst is death. (Remai S. Alejado/da9)

2011-03-27T22:18:00.001-07:00

Construction of InfRES farm-to-market road is done. Contractor Rosa Chan
(extreme right) of Santo Niño Construction turns it over to Bayog Mayor Leonardo
Babasa, Jr. for his turn to pass on the key of responsibility in maintaining the
road in good condition to the beneficiaries represented by their respective
punong barangays, namely: Francisco Burlat (3rd from R) of Supon; Lindo Abucay
(4th from R) of Datagan; Reynaldo Villaber (5th) and Brgy. Kagawad Germana
Gumulon of Conakon.

4 Bayog barangays benefit InfRES road

2011-03-27T22:17:00.001-07:00

Four villages in Bayog can now deliver its farm produce with ease with the new
farm-to-market road (FMR) constructed under the Infrastructure for Rural
Productivity Enhancement Sector (InfRES).

Mayor Leonardo Babasa, Jr. identified the town's interior-upland barangays as
Supon, Camp Blessing, Conakon and Datagan. "This FMR project will directly
benefit some 2,638 individuals," the mayor said.

Costing P36,759,891.08, the new FMR stretches 13.22 kilometers traversing the
four villages and was turnedover to the LGU last March 21 by Engr. Rosa Chan of
Santo Niño Construction, the contractor.

Under the heat of the sun, the inauguration was held in the middle road at Camp
Blessing as witnessed by barangay officials and their constituents.

InFRES project is an infrastructure project of the national government being
implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA) totaling to P5-billion funded
by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that hires an international project
management consultant.

Among the 1,560 municipalities and cities in the Philippines, 94 LGUs under
InFRES implementing some 143 community irrigation system, FMRs and potable water
projects, 9 are in Region 9 such as Aurora, Ramon Magsaysay, Tukuran,
Kumalarang, Bayog (all of Zamboanga del Sur), Ipil, Diplahan and Mabuhay for
Zamboanga Sibugay and Sindangan in Zamboanga del Norte.

InfRES' Contract Management Specialist Engr. Sunny del Socorro disclosed that
InFRES projects will end this March 31, 2011 which means that all project
implementations must be closed on or before this day.

Engr. Florencio Vivas, who represented DA Regional Executive Director Oscar O.
Parawan lauded Bayog LGU officials as well as the barangay people for
demonstrating their full support to the project.

"Nanghinaot kami nga inyo kining ampingan kay kini ang instrument para sa inyong
kalamboan (We hope that you will take care of this as this is the instrument for
your progress)," Vivas said.

In response, one by one punong barangays of Supon Francisco Burlat; Camp
Blessing's Reynaldo Villaber and Datagan's Lindo Abucay as well as Kagawad
Germana Gumulon of Conacon pledged to maintain the road in good condition always
as it is their only access to improve their living condition. (Remai S. Alejado
and Michael M. Medina)

2011-03-10T19:25:00.001-08:00

DA Sec. Proceso J. Alcala clasps a handful lettuce lugged by the tramline.

Zambo farmers use tramlines to haul farm produce

2011-03-10T19:22:00.001-08:00

Farmers in La Paz, Zamboanga City demonstrated fast delivery of farm produce
from the ravine to the highway as Sec. Proceso Alcala formally turned-over the
first Agricultural Tramline System (ATS) in Zamboanga Peninsula last Feb. 25.

The ATS turnover in Sitio Santa Rita and Sitio Fortunato, all of barangay La
Paz, were among the sorties of Sec. Alcala's recent visit to Zamboanga City,
who came first to Sulu province on Feb. 24.

"Mas mabilis at makakamura na ang mga magsasaka sa paghakot ng kanilang produkto
galing sa baba bago makarating sa merkado," Sec. Alcala remarked as some 100
kilos of banana and vegetables were carried by the ATS from the slope in transit
for five minutes only at Sitio Santa Rita.

Punong Barangay Salvador del Mundo, in accepting the postharvest facility from
the Department of Agriculture (DA), disclosed that for a long time, the farmers
had to pay farm laborers to carry their produce at P1 a kilo which would take
them hours to reach to the highway.

"With this tramline, they (farmers) will only pay P.50 per kilo and their
produce would reach the station in five minutes only. Konti nalang ang labor
cost at mas mabilis na mahatid sa merkado ang aming mga produkto," the punong
barangay noted.

ATS are built by the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and
Mechanization (Philmech) in mountainous areas of Cordillera Administrative
Region, Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog,
MIMAROPA, Bicol, Central Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao and
SOCCSKSARGEN.

Regional Executive Director Oscar O. Parawan disclosed that Region 9 is having
four ATS: two in La Paz (Sitios Santa Rita and Fortunato) one in RT Lim which is
the longest (almost 1 km stretch) and one in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Sta. Rita ATS is 370 meters in length while in Sitio Fortunato is about 390
stretch to serve 160 households in 150 hectares productive area.

A tramline system is composed of two towers on each end, pulleys, cables, a
power house, engine, two sheds and it is operated by two people end to end. It
has a loading capacity of 300 kilograms, according to Philmech Director David
Julian.

Alcala said the ATS will benefit the isolated farmers in the remote places with
ravine or slope terrain to get an alternative transport.

He was optimistic that DA will work for expansion and it will also carry people
with semblance of a cable car.

The secretary printed his hand at the first tramline system in Sitio Santa Rita
to be remembered as the first-ever tramline he inaugurated in ZamPen. Present
during the ceremonies were Congresswoman Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, City
Councilor Reynerio Candido (who represented Mayor Celso Lobregat), Philmech
Director David Julian and heads of the different DA attached agencies and
bureaus. Likewise, residents of barangay La Paz. (Remai S. Alejado/da9)

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A motorcycle is provided to all GEF sites. In Talusan, Zamboanga Sibugay, NRM Focal person Engr. Roger Bagaforo turns over the vehicle (Honda XRM), plate number and its pertinent papers to Municipal Agriculturist Alex Gonzales as witnessed by Mayor Guadalupe Ramiso (4th from left) and Vice mayor Orlando Ramizo (5th)and members of the technical working group.

2011-03-02T16:13:00.001-08:00

The signing of Memorandum of Agreement between DA-MRDP-GEF-LGU to commence the environmental protection and agricultural development program in Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay. Mayor Restituto Calonge signifies his full cooperation to the program as MRDP NRM Focal Person Engr. Roger Bagaforo and NRM specialist Boyet Culiao look on.

2011-03-02T16:11:00.001-08:00

DA-MRDP launches GEF sites in ZamPen

2011-03-02T16:09:00.001-08:00

The Department of Agriculture-Mindanao Rural Development Program (DA-MRDP)
launched the Global Environment Facility (GEF)'s Natural Environment Management
(NRM) sites in Region IX this February specifically in the towns of Mabuhay,
Talusan and Olutanga, all of Zamboanga Sibugay.

GEF is an independent organization that grants developing countries such as the
Philippines with transition projects related to biodiversity and environment
while promoting sustainable livelihood.

DA Regional Executive Director Oscar O. Parawan described GEF's mission is the
protection of the global environment. It is an international cooperation and
finances actions to address six critical threats to the global environment:
biodiversity loss, climate change, degradation of international waters, ozone
depletion, land degradation, and persistent organic pollutants (POPs).

Parawan underscored that Zampen cradles seven or 67 percent of the 11 identified
sites in Mindanao within the center of coral triangle biodiversity that
straddles and spans the Philippines.

The Sibugay launching came after the ones made in Vincenzo Sagun and
Margosatubig in Zamboanga del Sur followed with Rizal and Sibutad in Zamboanga
del Norte, all pertaining to its On-the-Ground Investment (OGI) component.
Under this component, the different Peoples Organizations are enjoined and
capacitated to manage and do the agro-forestry, mangrove rehabilitation,
watershed reforestation and fish sanctuary.

NRM Regional Focal Person Roger Bagaforo disclosed that as the OGI component
starts, the livelihood component known as Sustainable Income Generating
Activities (SIGA) will follow. The local government units are only asked to put
up 20 percent counterpart to the total cost of OGI and SIGA projects.

However, Bagaforo added, on the Rural Infrastructure (RI) component, the LGUs
are only to allocate 10 percent of the total cost of farm-to-market roads
because the MRDP with funding from World Bank shares the 50 percent and DA
shoulders the 40 percent.

With this, Mabuhay Mayor Restituto Calonge expressed delight that DA-MRDP-GEF
has come their way that provides them funds for the preservation and restoration
of depleted marine resources in the three island municipalities of Zamboanga
Sibugay.

Likewise, he urged his constituents especially the Peoples Organizations to take
this program by heart for they are doing this for the future generations.

Talusan Mayor Guadalupe Ramiso, on the other hand, recalled that 16 years ago,
she worked as municipal health officer of Mabuhay, those were the times when she
saw huge clams in the area while fish catch were so plenty and sold by bunch.

"We have to do our share of protecting and preserving these marine resources not
only for our generation but for our children's children," Ramiso told her
people.

Of the 11 identified GEF sites in Mindanao, seven are in Zamboanga Peninsula
Region, mentioned above. Two in CARAGA region – Marihatag and San Agustin both
in Surigao del Sur and other two in ARMM – Lamitan, Basilan and Datu Blah
Sinsuat, Maguindanao.

The DA-MRDP-GEF enjoins and capacitates the different Peoples Organizations in
the 11 sites to take part in mangrove reforestation, fish sanctuary,
agro-forestry including watershed reforestation as whatever wastes in the upland
areas will be flashed down to the seas.

In Talusan, for one, GEF has allotted P10.3 Million for OGI component and the
LGU will have only P1.3 Million counterpart. There is another P7.5 Million for
SIGA and more for rural infrastructures.

This March, the POs will start in mangrove reforestation for propagules are
available this period. Under this activity, POs will be paid for their labor
and the seedlings will be provided free by the DA. (Remai S. Alejado/da9)

City ordinance requires condoms in hotels, barber shops

2011-02-27T18:18:00.001-08:00

Pagadian City has legislated an ordinance for all entertainment establishments,
hotels, lodging houses, saunas, spa clinics including barber shops and the like
to provide condoms to their custormers.

The intent is for control, protection from Human Immuno- Deficiency Virus (HIV),
AIDS prevention and other sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Known as "Pagadian City STI HIV and AIDS Prevention, Ordinance of 2010
(Ordinance 2K10-307) likewise mandates posters and education materials be
visible in premises, comfort and dressing rooms of the mentioned establishments.

The use of condom is being required for customers other than legally married
couples and guidance is provided on the "correct and consistent use of the
same," the Ordinance stated.

Lewd shows, prostitution and pimping of women, acts of lasciviousness and minors
inside entertainment houses are prohibited.

Applicants seeking works in these entertainment establishments are required to
secure working permits and all entertainers like dancers, GROs, masseurs and
cocktail waitresses are to undergo weekly medical gram staining at the city
health offices, reproductive health and wellness center.

Violators are penalized P1,000 – P4,000 from first to third offense and closure
of establishment for the fourth.

The city allocates P500,000 for any campaign or projects related to this
ordinance, half of which is for medicines for STI treatment.

The ordinance likewise created the Pagadian City Multi-Sectoral Council on STI,
HIV and AIDS prevention and control, of which the tri-media is listed as a
member. (MM MEDINA)

Co acts on complaints, scolds vendors

2011-02-27T18:17:00.001-08:00

Toe the line or else, Mayor Samuel Co warned the vegetable vendors out of their
assigned places inside Agora.

Co's warning came after he received complaints from market goers alleys inside
Agora were obstructed by rows ambulant fruit and vegetable vendors selling just
elsewhere.

Co, during his personal visit to the market, Friday, with some media members,
urged vendors to go back to their assigned stalls and stop encroaching lanes.

"Di naman na negosyo inyo, pamintaha naman na," he said.

The mayor added that he wants to put everything in perspective by properly
arranging the fruit and vegetable sections as he called on them to refrain from
worming into the market's passageways again.

He also told media later in a press conference that he will see to it that those
vendors will be put in the right and common places inside the Agora for good by
imposing penalties on them and or closure if they violate anew.

He said he plans to look for somewhere from the city market to put all fruit
vendors together in one place to lessen the inconvenience of market goers.

Co also pointed out the need for strong market law pertaining to its cleanliness
and other shenanigans practiced by unscrupulous vendors at present.

The mayor also said he is been trying to build the image of the city that is
proper and clean yet these vendors destroy that record.

"Tagaan man ta ninyo'g problema, ang gobyerno man inyong pakasad-on. Unsay
legal, legal; ang dili legal dili," Co ended. (MM MEDINA)

Last dammed run

2011-02-25T19:51:00.001-08:00

By Michael Medina

Whiff the smoke from south of land.
Some flesh and souls asleep.
Faints and cries from Maguindanao.
Tales of bright colored red.

Scattered afar on desolate fields.
Awaits the lap of swamps and grass.
Pains, passions, buts and tears.
Feel the teasing of dark mountain skies.

Blown by the win of peasant stare.
Uncover the resting delitescence.
Bodies bent in transient virtues.
Tamped away by shadowed identifies.

Admit the whispers of friends and adversity.
Silent spot of wage and helplessness.
The width of light still invoked.
Selfish aim upon the road.

Itching to delve the ground for senses.
Confront the shroud of November 23.
While footsteps make their dammed intent.
Even rains, perhaps didn't wipe away.

Armarie M. Gasalatan topped the 31st Mathematics National Super Quiz Bee Regional level

2011-02-23T07:51:00.001-08:00

PAGADIAN CITY, Feb. 24 (PIA) –- Math wizard Armarie M. Gasalatan of
Balangasan Central Elementary School (BCES) on Wednesday won as the
champion in Mathematics in the 31st National Super Quiz Bee (NSQB),
Regional Level held at DepEd Teacher's Center, Dao, this city.

Gasalatan, the daughter of proud parents Maj. and Mrs. Arnold
Gasalatan was declared champion and bested 8 contestants from
different schools in the region who joined the event .

Brian U. Carino of Dapitan City and Gia Aizyleth Luna were declared as
1st and 2nd runner-up, respectively.
Gasalatan said it was a grueling quiz wherein they had to solve
problems ranging from easy to difficult.

The Quiz Bee, Gasalatan said consisted of 10 questions: 2 easy, 3
average, and 5 difficult questions read orally by the quiz master.
"Binigyan po kami ng 20 seconds/question para sagutin ang mga
katanungan," Gasalatan said in Tagalog.

Gasalatan attributed her success to God for giving her wisdom and
confidence in answering the questions.

"Nagpapasalamat po ako kay God dahil kung wala siya, hindi ko
makakamit ang aking tagumpay at sa aking mga magulang na very
supportive sa akin. Palagi silang nasa tabi ko, nandoon sila at
nagdarasal kung sasali ako sa mga paligsahan katulad nito.

Malaki rin po ang pasalamat ko sa aking coach na si Ms. Rudeline
Cael," Gasalatan said.

Gasalatan was awarded with a medal and certificate and will be the
official representative of Region IX to the Grand National Finals
which will be held on March 20 at the Development Academy of the
Philippines Conference Center, East Sungay, Tagaytay City.

Earlier, the 12 -year old wizard was declared champion in the recently
concluded MTAP Math Challenge Individual Category (District level) and
Team Competition Category (Division level) with Criz Reyshel P.
Derama which was held at Teacher's Center on January 15 and February
10, 2011 respectively.

Other winners for Makabayan were : Lea Faith F. Samosa of Zamboanga
Sibugay- champion, Kris Lorraine R. Yap, Pagadian City Pilot School -
1st runner up, and Kyle Gio M Oliveros, Zamboanga del Norte - 2nd
runner up.

The event was graced with the presence of Eugenio Penales, Chief,
Elem. Division, Department of Education, Region IX
(PIA9/ZamboSur/Gideon C. Corgue)

Attempt to use advertisers to whip media into line is deplorable

2011-02-22T08:05:00.001-08:00

NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (NUJP)

Statement
February 21, 2011

Once again, President Benigno Aquino III has shown a penchant he
shares with a number of past leaders: shooting the messenger instead
of looking at why the messages seem to be getting worse over time.
It is deplorable that this president, who promised a regime of good
governance and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms, has shown
that he is not above attempting to enlist the services of others to
carry out his wish of making media toe his line.
After inducting the officers of the Advertising Board of the
Philippines (AdBoard) in Malacañang recently, Mr. Aquino complained to
the advertisers that "truth seems to be a forgotten concept by some of
our media practitioners" and asked their help "by encouraging media to
police its own ranks."
This is, of course, not the first time Mr. Aquino has acted with
petulance in reaction to what he perceives as media's obsession with
portraying the negative, his latest examples being the reportage on
his armored Lexus and the corruption scandal hounding the military.
We really do not care what Mr. Aquino thinks of the Philippine media.
Like anyone else, he is entitled to his opinion. What we do take
exception to is the highest official of the land unabashedly drawing
on his authority to suggest, not so subtly, that advertisers place
their ads only in networks and newspapers that "uphold truth and
fairness" as he sees them.
This was seconded by his factotum, Palace spokesman and former
journalist Ricky Carandang, who told reporters that what all Mr.
Aquino wants advertisers to do "is put their money into media that is
responsible."
This is just a notch below what former president Joseph Estrada did
during his term, when he actually pulled out government ads and
convinced his friends in business to do the same from media outfits
that had caught his ire.
Last we looked, we were supposed to be a democracy as this government
and other governments before it have professed, never mind that this
claim is belied by the murders of 143 journalists since 1986, and of
hundreds of dissenters, in a society where the free flow of opinion
and expression are supposed to be guaranteed.

It is a credit to the AdBoard, through its chairman Andre Kahn, who
unequivocally said they "do not use the advertising as a tool" and, in
an apparent allusion to what Estrada and, perhaps some other president
as well, did, added: "There have been some administration(s) that
tried to do that but we in the advertising business, we do not accept
that as a valid way to try and get cooperation."

Pray tell, Mr. Aquino, what is fairness, what is the truth? Would it
be fair or truthful if media stopped reporting on the corruption in
the military, or in government in general, while the people continue
to starve for the good governance you promised, as well as literally
starve for physical sustenance, even as the nation's coffers continued
to be plundered? Is it unfair, would it be untruthful, to report on
your acquisition of luxury vehicles, even if it was your own money you
spent or these were given by generous benefactors, when you promised
to set an example of modesty?

May we again remind you, Mr. President, and you as well, our former
colleague, Mr. Carandang, that the media DO NOT create the bad news,
they merely report on it, not out of spite or any perverted desire to
sow chaos, but because the it is the people's right to know.
Mr. President, you promised our people transparency. The media simply
hold you to that promise, on their behalf, whether you choose to keep
it or not. Just as we will continue to hold you accountable for every
media killing that remains unsolved during your promised rule of good
governance and justice.

References:
Nestor Burgos Jr., NUJP chair
Rowena Paraan, NUJP secretary-general

3 Tarlac journalists receive death threats

2011-02-22T08:04:00.001-08:00

NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (NUJP)

Alert
February 19, 2011

Three Tarlac City journalists received death threats via SMS (short
message service) after writing a series of articles on the alleged
scams related with the ongoing construction of the
Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).
In a report submitted to NUJP, the three said George Hubierna,
correspondent of People's Journal and People's Tonight, got the first
warning on January 8, the same day his report on TPLEX was published.
The text message sent from +639997430975 said: "Kung ikaw si George
Hubierna mag-ingat kana 'di mo kilala tinalo mo (If you're George
Hubierna, be careful you don't know who you're up against)."
On January 10, Tarlac Headline News columnist Nelson Bolos got a
message from a former official of Gerona town saying he (Bolos) was
identified as part of the group behind the publication (of the
stories). Bolos was Hubierna's researcher on the quarry stories.
Paul Gonzales, Headline News' publisher and editor-in-chief, was also
threatened on January 24. ". . .let's see how brave you and Bolos
are," read the message sent from mobile number +639497759315. This
number was also used two days earlier (January 22) to send a second
threat against Hubierna.
Aside from these, a friend informed Bolos that two persons "of shady
character" were asking questions about Bolos and Hubierna, even
showing cut-out pictures of the two to verify their identities.

NUJP-IFJ Media Safety Office
Reference
Rowena Paraan

NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES (NUJP)

2011-02-22T08:01:00.001-08:00

Alert
February 19, 2011

Gingoog City journalist harassed by local environment exec

A Gingoog City correspondent of a community newspaper based in Cagayan
de Oro City has reported receiving death threats from a Community
Environment and Natural Resources officer (CENRO) of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources in Gingoog City.

Edwin Iyo, a correspondent of the Goldstar Daily, said the CENRO, whom
he identified as Felipe Carolina, contacted him over his cell phone on
February 16, and threatened to shoot him dead.

Iyo told NUJP that Carolina was offended by Iyo's text message which
called the DENR's attention over the conduct of certain DENR personnel
manning a checkpoint in Barangay (village) Anakan, Gingoog City. The
text message, which detailed the alleged extortion operation of some
DENR personnel manning the checkpoint, was also forwarded by Iyo to
the Region 10 Executive Director of the DENR, Edilberto Buiser.

Iyo said he has reported the matter to the editor in chief of the
Goldstar Daily Herbie Gomez who advised him to proceed to Cagayan de
Oro City.

References:
Rowena Paraan
JB Deveza

P-Noy’s reason to favor Pagadian

2011-02-20T17:08:00.001-08:00

P-Noy first went to Zamboanga City to reflect his running for Presidency but it
is Pagadian city which helped him take the cherished seat.

Because Pagadian City love the President, it named the regional government
center in Balintawak after his mother and a street fronting the City Hall was
named after his father.

Likewise, Mayor Samuel Co said the city overwhelmingly voted for the Liberal
Party's standard bearer because it believed in his battlecry against corruption.

Co added that if Aquino chooses to remember a little bit of these deeds the city
made for him and his family, it should be how Pagadian supported him totally.

The mayor hopes somehow this love and support would nudge the President to
decide in the city's favor and retain it as the regional center of Zamboanga
Peninsula.

For several reasons, one is EO-429 -- which Aquino's late mother, Cory, made in
1990; second is geographical proximity with other cities in the region; third,
70 percent of the regional offices already transferred in the city and
relocating them back to Zamboanga is another expense.

The city also spent much to lure these offices to transfer to Pagadian and it's
been 20 years since the order was continually defied and contested.

"Nasayod kitang tanan nga sa suportang gihatag nato sa atong Presidente sa
desisyon nga sama niini, dili ta niya kayang talikdan," Co said.

"Maghiusa lang kita sa paghunahuna ug pag-ampo nga dili lang unta langaylangayon
sa Malacanang ang pag-lift sa moratorium," Co concluded. (MM MEDINA)

Villaronte calls new work a ‘sacrifice’

2011-02-20T17:07:00.001-08:00

Newly installed RMN-DxDR Dipolog City manager Richard "Kardo" Villaronte calls
his new work a sacrifice for self and family as he considers it also a challenge
to improve.

Villaronte, a broadcaster and news director of RMN-
DxPR Pagadian City, was transferred to Dipolog Feb. 1.

He told this paper his listeners has yet to adjust to his voice as well as do
some name recall as he is still in his first week of handling his new
entertainment stint "Huego Todo," aired Monday to Saturday every 12:15 to
1:00pm.

"Nalipay ko kay promotion ni pero nabalaka pod ko kay dugang responsibilidad sad
ni apan naglaom ko nga mahalon ko sa taga Zanorte karong pipila ka adlaw tungod
sa akong bag-ong programa,' he said.

"Mamiss pod nako akoang mga fans dinha nga kanunay gasunod nako," he then
disclosed.

The 27-year old manager further said his staff were all respectful and he plans
to make DxDR No. 1 in programming, double its sales and raise the dignity of his
personnel.

"Nagpasalamat pod ko ni Ramil "Amid" Bangues nga iyang gibiyaan ang stasyonan
nga han-ay, ug ni Kuya Al Gesta for giving me the break ug ni RMN AVP for AM
operations Rey Bayoging sa pagtoo nga isip batan-on ug hanas na, mapalambo nako
ang stasyonan," he said.

Villaronte's beginnings is not easy, he said, he shared. Starting as volunteer
janitor, driver and reporter in 2003, he ended as researcher, account collector
then news director before being appointed to his new position.

His advise to others in his footsteps? "Magtrabaho lang, dili magkwenta sa oras
kay naglantaw ang network sa effort sa mga empleyado."

Dipolog City has 6 FM and 2 AM stations. RMN-DxDR is in frequency AM 981. It
has nine employees at present, including Villaronte. (MM MEDINA)

Dureza sees need for new power plants in Mindanao

2011-02-20T17:06:00.001-08:00

Former Press Secretary Jesus Dureza sees the need for more power plants in
Mindanao to help sustain the island's electricity needs from now until 2014.

"We all know that power shortage in Mindanao will surely come. It's inevitable!
Power plants take years to be built and made operational. Thus the urgency of
the matter," he wrote in his column Advocacy Mindanao.
Dureza added that the forthcoming power shortage which will hit Mindanao today
until three years from now will have an accumulated 484 MW.

This is equivalent of today's power consumption of 5 primer cities of Mindanao
combined.

These cities will all bear the brunt and by then put Mindanao in the dark when
that shortfall comes, he added.

Dureza explained the necessity is to build a mix power source like geothermal,
coal and hydro power plants.

On the other hand, he also said that our "best bet to address the power
situation is to build power plants from renewable energy sources like solar,
wind or biomass," the use of garbage to generate electricity.

But again, he said, renewable energy will not be adequate to address the
situation and is too costly.

Solar energy costs hundred of millions of dollars, wind is not dependable
anywhere in the country and hydro power is affected by climatic conditions like
El Nino.

He concluded that diesel and coal are more favorable as these have capacity
factors of 70-80 percent. (MM MEDINA)

Zambosur focuses attention to sports

2011-02-20T17:05:00.001-08:00

Zamboanga del Sur sees better chances in regional and national sports
competitions in the future with the construction of its new training center to
hone athletes' skills and prepare them for the big games.

Gov. Antonio Cerilles said he sees it fit to construct a sports training center
inside the 64-hectare PGC in Brgy. Dao for this vision.

Costing some P5,413,000, the training facility will include a soccer field,
physical fitness gym, track and field oval, badminton, sepak takraw, volleyball
and tennis courts, archery range and an Olympic-sized pool.

Cerilles said he intensified his sports program to motivate youths into making
sports as their past time inside an available arena and do away with illegal
drugs and other harmful activities not attuned with the social behavior for the
young.

Cerilles himself told this paper in an interview his approach fell squarely with
his anti-drug campaign and in producing healthy, sports-loving youths while
giving them opportunity to love games as hobbies with the available equipment
and facilities.

Aside from that, the governor said the sports training center will help
athletes' place good standing in regional games or be qualified in bigger
contests like the palaro and take home medals.

Cerilles disclosed that he reengineered sports by phasing out DepEd's city and
Qualci meets to prepare athletes early by selecting only those with potentials
for the regional meet and he has tasked board members, mayors and supervisors of
school districts to monitor this undertaking.

For this whole year program of selection process, Cerilles designated the mayors
to identify the games and divides sports events for them to supervise and find
talents and practice the athletes every weekend.

"Giingon ana nato pagbahin aron naay interest tanan, mawala ang amot ug
makaminus pod, uniform and tanan ug tinuod ang atong ipadala makamedalya kay
makauulaw kaayo ang atong lalawigan 26 ka lungsod kada regional meet, ika-upat
ra gyod ta," he said.

"Mao na usbon nato, di nato hasulon ang mga bata, ma-cancel ilang klase ug ang
magtutudlo ma-focus sa pagtudlo instead sa pagpanglimpyo sa tugkaran sa ilang
tulunghaan. Gamay ra ang maperwesyo," he ended. (MM MEDINA & REMAI ALEJADO)

Dapitan eyes tourism, jobs promotion

2011-02-20T17:04:00.001-08:00

After cashing in on its his history, Dapitan City now eyes to promote tourism
and generate more jobs for its constituents.

Recently declared as ASEAN Cultural Capital for January, the city wants to be on
the tourism map as a competitive city for foreign and local investors said
Councilor Apple Marie Agalong.

Agalong added infra-tourism has been widely promoted in Dapitan like the famed
Dakak Park and Beach Resort, Gloria's Fantasy Land, Aquamarine Park and the
Dampa, a floating restaurant.

The historical sites itself already keep visitors coming to Dapitan with the
Punto de Disembarco, Rizal Shrine and his home while in exile between the years
1893-1897.

Agalong also said that with the city coming to host the Palarong Pambansa on May
2012, they see more visitors coming and jobs open soon.

Saying their leaders showed good examples to visitors by investing themselves in
tourism infrastructures, Agalong said she believes this will be followed soon by
other rich businessmen.

Surely these efforts will bring Dapitan City to the international scene, not
just in Zamboanga Peninsula and the Philippines, the tourism committee chair
said.

Mayor Dominador Jalosjos, Jr also said inspiration and ingenuity helped them
achieve their goals.

"Gifted kita sa kinaiyahan ug mga maanindot nga lugar kasuyuran mao atong
gipalambo aron kaadtoan sa mga tawo," he said. (MM MEDINA)

Co weds 162 couples en masse

2011-02-20T17:03:00.001-08:00

Mayor Samuel wed 162 couples last Valentine's Day, in a mass wedding known as
"Kasalan ng Bayan" at the city gymnasium.

The activity was in coordination with the city government, city civil registry
and the National Statistics Office, which observes February as Civil
Registration Month.

Most pairs or 89 of them, were said to be live-in couples for about 5-10 years
already without the benefit of marriage.

Leonardo Acorda said the couples decided to legitimize their intimacy through
the city civil registrar which they granted through the Kasalan ng Bayan.

He added that the legal couple who tied the knot at present will make their
children legitimate also.

"Statistics of these illegitimate children are alarming that is why the city
government is acting on this through the kasalan.

Co, in his message, urged the new couples to be united and be strong.

"Strong families are the foundation of a society through it we pass on our
tradition, rituals and values and from them we receive the love, encouragement
and education needed to meet human challenges," he said.

"Marriages don't just happen and that married partners are not assigned by fate,
they are chosen. Kamo nagkasinabot nga magpakasal isip bana ug asawa diha
atubangan sa katawhan ug labi na sa mata sa atong makagagahum kay kini gasubay
sa iyang kabubut-on."

"Ang sakramento sa kaminyoon usa ka butang nga atong hinumduman kanunay aron
magmalampuson ang atong pamuyo. Ang pagminyo dili nato katiaw-tiawan.
Kinahanglan sigurado na gyod kita sa atong mamahimong kapikas kay kana dili usa
ka ordinaryong butang lamang nga kung mapul-an ka, pwede rang iuli sa iyang
ginikanan," the mayor ended. (MM MEDINA)

Co calls Pagadianons to segregate waste

2011-02-20T17:02:00.001-08:00

Mayor Samuel Co called on residents to learn waste segregation and help the city
government solve its daily garbage woes.

Co said people should manage their garbage by adapting segregation, reduction or
recycle as this lessen trash and solve the headache of the government finding
ways where to dump the tons of trash collected everyday from the city.

Airing his call over his radio report last Wednesday, the mayor also disclosed
the open dumpsite in Bagong Silang, Balangasan is being rehabilitated as the
city is finding another place to throw its collected garbage.

This is why garbage for the meantime is dumped in Brgy. Kawit, a seaside
village, and this will be covered with soil when full and left to decompose,
said Co.

The mayor's call also comply with the mandates of RA 9003, the Ecological Solid
Waste Management Act of 2000, the law that presents the concept of "zero waste
management," its practice and how everything is either recycled, reused, or
composted.

Waste segregation is also a problem in Pagadian since people throw their garbage
irresponsibly in bulk and pile in one sack without concern of the environmental,
health hazards and repercussions it brings.

A Material Recovery Facility (MRF), a solid waste transfer or sorting station,
drop off center of composting and recycling facility, was once suggested by the
DENR but it was not known whether the city government included this in its
programs.

A study made by DENR's National Solid Waste Management Commission showed that a
budget of P183,000 each barangay would be needed to purchase mechanical
biodegradable and non-biodegradable smelters, shredders and other equipment for
MRFs.

It can be learned that the city has 12 garbage trucks since 2008 but only 5 are
serviceable now, disclosed the mayor. (MM MEDINA)

Tony: Regional peace, development possible

2011-02-20T17:01:00.001-08:00

Gov. Antonio Cerilles said Region 9 can attain responsive governance for peace
and development not only with itself but with its adjacent regions and
neighbors.

It's not really complicated, Cerilles added, it only takes initiative and
participation from everyone in the different areas of society including public
officials and citizens.

"Kinahanglan balanse tanan ang kalamboan sa rehiyon o tibuok peninsula dili kay
ihatag sa usa ra ka siyudad," Cerilles explained.

He cited, for example, the recent act of Misamis Occidental and the three
provinces of Zamboanga Peninsula which formed an alliance in developing the two
regions.

Broadly, this alliance is a strong unification of leaders in the mentioned
provinces for mutual cooperation, establish inter-provincial cooperation
arrangements to make member-provinces favorable to investments and prosperity.

Cerilles said this cooperation gave birth to the "Peninsula of the South," a
cluster of four provinces which aims to bring vital services to their
constituents, manage common resources and realize projects.

He added that this partnership will redound in strengthened integrated
inter-provincial economies and make way for industry clusters, both upland and
coastal zones to access technical resources for progress and economic
development strategies.

The governor further said that aside from vital services, existing facilities
will be strengthened and developed LGUs to support production, marketing access
and environment protection.

Combined, this Peninsula of the South has six cities and 84 towns.

The peninsula is basically agri-fishery-forestry area, concluded Cerilles, and
is abundant in aqua-marine and forest products, including high value crops. (MM
MEDINA)

Palermo, Hawani differ views on SOS tool

2011-02-20T17:00:00.001-08:00

Chief Inspector Michael Palermo and former police chief and now Patrol 117 and
City Traffic Aide In-charge Asuri Hawani differed in their views on what
emergency communication gadgets to use in relaying incidents and reporting
criminalities from the barangays.

However, both were in one accord on their intent, use and practicality.

Hawani favors the handheld VHF transceivers since its usually in use among radio
amateur groups while Palermo says the cellphone works the same, as everybody
nowadays own one.

Hawani explained there are groups like the Pagadian City Emergency Communication
System (Pecoms) which is authorized by the National Telecommunications
Commission to handle emergency or distress calls and relay these to authorities.

Hawani added in an interview he plans to recommend to the Liga nga mga Barangay
the use of VHF transceivers, with at least a base and four handheld radios for
the tanods.

Palermo also said its been sometime Pecoms' presence has not been felt in the
city, and that with the prevalence of cellular phones, these can still deliver
the message and reach the intended receiver since the city hosts the signal
towers of both

Smart and Globe.

"Makakatulong din naman minsan ang pulis sa logistics, like sa load," he said.

Meanwhile, Councilor Arnold Gavenia, chair of the Transportation and
Communications committee, said he will inquire on the status of all radio
communications equipment in the past used by the city and the barangays.

"Sayang naman pod og taguan lang to unya dili lang magamit," he said.

It was learned that those equipment were either donated by private organizations
and the business community while some were purchased by the city and the
barangays. (MM MEDINA & JONG CADION)

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City PNP releases 2010 crime stats

2011-02-17T08:18:00.001-08:00

Total crime volume in 2010 is listed at 429, a Crime Incident Report
by the Pagadian City Police station (PCPS) stated.

Of the said number, the PCPR detailed 297 as index crime, those that
involve crimea against properties or persons, and 142 non index crimes
including violatuion of special laws.

As to index crime, physical injuries top the list with 92 followed by
theft with 78 and murder at 61.

There were 58 robberies, 9 carnappings, 4 each for homicide and rape,
and 1 cattle rustling.

Police Chief Insp. Michael Palermo told this paper they cleared a
total of 179 and solved 123. "Di man tayo superman na kaya natin
banatayan lahat ng tao pero nagawa natin ng ating makakaya," nhe said.

"Meron naman tayong accomplishmentsna hindi aireport ng media, gaya
ng carnapping, hindi na nga naming jurisdiction yong lugar pero
maramitayong nahuli at narecover," Palermo added.

Palermo also said that under his watch, the police was able to
dramatically reduce drug pushing in known lairs within urban
barangays.

"Kahit tingnan ninyo ngayon din at humanap ka ng mapagbilhan ng
shabu, wala na kasi hinuhuli kaagad naming, he said.

He also disclosed that given their sheer number, they were able to
serve the 176,835 citizens of the city well with nthe help of other
law enforcement agencies and well-meaning individuals.

This partnership. He said, helped average crime rate at a low between
18-27 percent monthly. (Jong Cadion & MM Medina)

COP issues tips to motorcycle owners

2011-02-17T08:16:00.001-08:00

Police Chief Inspector Michael Palermo issue his tips to motorcycle
owners to help them prevent their vehicles from getting stolen as he
said most carnapping incidents in the city begin with owners taking
their motorcycle for granted.

Palermo urged drivers to always lock their vehicle befor they leave
the parking area.

He added that it is always prudent to park also in secured places and
in lighted areas during night time or as much as possible park the
motor inside the garade with gate unlock.

Palermo explained such drawn up anticipation. Against thieves is
preventable if only the owners or drivers apply the tips or take good
care of their motorcycles.

"mahalin naman ang mga motor ninyo na parang mahalagang bagay tagala
kasi ang mamahalin nun," he said.

There were many carnappings in 2010 and Palermo said the city police
reduced the statistics to only 9 with the recovery of some stolen
motors outsien Pagadian and the arrest of the suspects,

He also disclosed that most of the suspects were either from Missamis
Occidental, Lanao del Norte, zamboanga and Cotabato Cities who were
adept in stealing motorcycles with the used of different master keys.

He also said carnappers lurking in the city are divided into groups of
two or three and these people are easy to spot acting suspiciously
when everything is only vigilant.

It is also wise to install alarm and safety devices in motorcycles to
deter these thieves, make hidden master switches or better yet lock
wheels with chains and padlocks, he added.

Palermo concluded that motor drivers shuld always bring the necessary
registration and licenses at all times to show in road checkpoints
when asked. (JONG CSDION & MM MEDINA)

Tabak leads candle-lighting for peace

2011-02-17T08:11:00.001-08:00

The 1st Infantry "Tabak" Division led several government officials,
members of civil society and interfaith groups and media in a candle
lighting peace ceremony last Feb. 8.

Dubbed "Ilaw sa Kapayapaan," and held at the Tabak grandstand inside
the army's camp in Pulacan, the activity was made simultaneous
nationwide as initiated by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on
the Peace Process purposely for the harmonious flow of the soon to be
held peace talks between the government and the MILF and the
CPP-NPA-NDF.

Colonel Jet Villarmino, 1st ID chief of staff, who stood in behalf of
CG BGen. Noel Coballes, called the gathering a "proof of unity for
peace."

He added that the military has embarked into a "paradign shift of
winning peace through various consultations and collaboration with
critical actors," as shift from militaristic solution to
people-centered security strategy.

Villarmino added that the military's present development initiative
for peace include building of schools, health centers, bridges, roads
and potable water sources even in remote towns and villages within the
jurisdiction of Tabak.

"Makakaasa po ang mga mamamayan sa patuloy at walang sawang
pagserbisyo ng inyong Tabak troopers para sa mapayapa at progresibong
Western Mindanao."

"From here on, I urge everyone, let us move forward with our people,
we should be united to overcome every obstacle that stands in the way
towards peace and this you have vividly captured in our well-chosen
concept for peace in serving as our guiding light and common
understanding amidst belief differences. Help us in our prayer for
the successful result of this endeavor," he said.

Also present in the ceremony are Division chaplain Maj. Adzramien
Sahisa, Assistant Division chaplain Maj. Leo Balanlay and Rev. Fr.
Felix Tigoy, catholic convenor. (MMM)

P-Noy’s reason to favor Pagadian

2011-02-17T07:38:00.001-08:00

P-Noy first went to Zamboanga City to reflect his running for
Presidency but it is Pagadian city which helped him take the cherished
seat.

Because Pagadian City love the President, it named the regional
government center in Balintawak after his mother and a street fronting
the City Hall was named after his father.

Likewise, Mayor Samuel Co said the city overwhelmingly voted for the
Liberal Party's standard bearer because it believed in his battlecry
against corruption.

Co added that if Aquino chooses to remember a little bit of these
deeds the city made for him and his family, it should be how Pagadian
supported him totally.

The mayor hopes somehow this love and support would nudge the
President to decide in the city's favor and retain it as the regional
center of Zamboanga Peninsula.

For several reasons, one is EO-429 -- which Aquino's late mother,
Cory, made in 1990; second is geographical proximity with other cities
in the region; third, 70 percent of the regional offices already
transferred in the city and relocating them back to Zamboanga is
another expense.

The city also spent much to lure these offices to transfer to Pagadian
and it's been 20 years since the order was continually defied and
contested.

"Nasayod kitang tanan nga sa suportang gihatag nato sa atong
Presidente sa desisyon nga sama niini, dili ta niya kayang talikdan,"
Co said.

"Maghiusa lang kita sa paghunahuna ug pag-ampo nga dili lang unta
langaylangayon sa Malacanang ang pag-lift sa moratorium," Co
concluded. (MM MEDINA)

Villaronte calls new work a ‘sacrifice’

2011-02-17T07:35:00.001-08:00

Newly installed RMN-DxDR Dipolog City manager Richard "Kardo"
Villaronte calls his new work a sacrifice for self and family as he
considers it also a challenge to improve.

Villaronte, a broadcaster and news director of RMN-
DxPR Pagadian City, was transferred to Dipolog Feb. 1.

He told this paper his listeners has yet to adjust to his voice as
well as do some name recall as he is still in his first week of
handling his new entertainment stint "Huego Todo," aired Monday to
Saturday every 12:15 to 1:00pm.

"Nalipay ko kay promotion ni pero nabalaka pod ko kay dugang
responsibilidad sad ni apan naglaom ko nga mahalon ko sa taga Zanorte
karong pipila ka adlaw tungod sa akong bag-ong programa,' he said.

"Mamiss pod nako akoang mga fans dinha nga kanunay gasunod nako," he
then disclosed.

The 27-year old manager further said his staff were all respectful and
he plans to make DxDR No. 1 in programming, double its sales and raise
the dignity of his personnel.

"Nagpasalamat pod ko ni Ramil "Amid" Bangues nga iyang gibiyaan ang
stasyonan nga han-ay, ug ni Kuya Al Gesta for giving me the break ug
ni RMN AVP for AM operations Rey Bayoging sa pagtoo nga isip batan-on
ug hanas na, mapalambo nako ang stasyonan," he said.

Villaronte's beginnings is not easy, he said, he shared. Starting as
volunteer janitor, driver and reporter in 2003, he ended as
researcher, account collector then news director before being
appointed to his new position.

His advise to others in his footsteps? "Magtrabaho lang, dili
magkwenta sa oras kay naglantaw ang network sa effort sa mga
empleyado."

Dipolog City has 6 FM and 2 AM stations. RMN-DxDR is in frequency AM
981. It has nine employees at present, including Villaronte. (MM
MEDINA)

Dad hopeful city still regional center after moratorium

2011-02-12T01:22:00.001-08:00

Councilor Baldomero Fernandez is hopeful Pagadian will be retained as the
regional center.

There is no other way Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino III will change his mother's
law, Executive Order 429, because of mere politicking and close his ears to the
clamor of the people, he said.

Fernandez added, in an interview, the late Corazon Aquino's move to make
Pagadian the regional center was a peaceful struggle to bring Muslim rebellion
at bay and at the same time pave way for the development in the once sleepy
Zamboanga Peninsula region.

The fact that Zamboanga City defied the order to transfer for many years and the
continued opposition to accept Pagadian as the new regional center only showed
Zamboanga's tenacity and disrespect to the law and the late president, he
explained.

"Maayo pa kanang Zamboanga duol mana sa ARMM didto nalang sila isagol, dako pa
na sila'g matabang," he said.

He explained there were efforts since then by past and present officials to
implement EO 429, some have even died without seeing the fruits of their labor
and it is a pity these will be forgotten.

"History knows who these people are, it will be up to the present generation to
recognize their contribution," he said.

Last December a moratorium was issued by Malacanang that ordered a status quo on
the transfer, which means that all regional offices in Pagadian and Zamboanga
will stay as is, pending the result of a study.

At present, the Pagadian Regional Management and Coordinating Office status
report listed 32 offices transferred, 12 partially transferred and 6 established
presence out of the 70 prioritized for transfer. (MM MEDINA)

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City PNP releases 2010 crime stats

2011-02-12T01:21:00.001-08:00

Total crime volume in 2010 is listed at 429, a Crime Incident Report by Pagadian
City Police Station (PCPS) stated.

Of the said number the PCPS detailed 297 as index crimes, those that involve
crimes against properties or persons, and 142 non index crimes, including
violations of special laws.

As to index crimes, physical injuries topped the list with 82 followed by theft
with 78 and murder at 61.

There were 58 robberies, 9 carnappings, 4 each for homicide and rape, and 1
cattle rustling.

Police chief inspector Michael Palermo told this paper they cleared a total of
179 and solved 123.

"Di naman tayo superman na kaya nating bantayan lahat ng tao pero nagawa natin
ng ating makakaya," he said.

"Meron naman tayong accomplishments na hindi naireport ng media, gaya ng
carnapping, hindi na nga namin jurisdiction yong lugar pero marami tayong nahuli
at narecover, he added.

Palermo also said that under his watch, the police was able to dramatically
reduce drug pushing in know lairs within urban barangays.

"Kahit tingnan ninyo ngayon din at humanap ka ng mapagbilhan ng shabu, wala na,
kasi hinuhuli kaagad naming," he said.

He also disclosed that given their sheer number, there were able to serve the
176, 835 citizens of the city well with the help of other law enforcement
agencies and well-meaning individuals.

This partnership, he said, helped average crime rate at a low between 18-27
percent monthly. (JONG CADION & MM MEDINA)