US troop head hails AFP engineering skills
LEGAZPI CITY – After the month long RP-US joint Balikatan Exercises here in Bicol, “Filipino soldiers have shown excellent skills in engineering works” especially in designing structures, roads and in basic troubleshooting, said Capt. Kelly J. Schmader, head of the Balikatan’s joint civil, military and dental task force yesterday.
With 99.3 percent completed Engineering Civic Actions Programs (Encap) in the three provinces of Bicol – Masbate, Sorsogon and Albay, Schmader added: “They (AFP) are brilliant planners that their thorough planning allows them to execute (projects) with precision.”
Filipinos as touted for being resourceful was proven when they were able to assist the American soldiers on repairing the laser equipment during the Encap activity in Masbate, said Lt. Col. Neneveigh L. Alcovindas, public relations officer of the Balikatan task force.
“They innovated things and we found wielding very impressive which is something that we don’t know but surely we’ll bring to the US,” Schmader said after being on the experiences with the Philippine counterparts.
The Engineering team has 100 percent complete Encap projects including the 3-km road rehab in Brgy. Malidong in Pio Duran town, Albay; 1- km road repair and two-room school buildings in Brgy. Guruyan, Juban, Sorsogon; and another two classrooms Brgy. Dapdap, Uson, Masbate.
On the other hand, the water systems in the villages of Sawang and Dapdap in Uson town, Masbate are already 98 percent complete and on its final phase that were turned over to the provincial government of Masbate headed by Gov. Elisa T. Kho last Tuesday.
According to Brig. Gen. Tristan M. Kison, head of the joint task force for the Balikatan, at least 17, 314 Bicolanos were benefited by the Medical Civic Actions Programs (Medcap) which conducted last April 17.
In his reports, there were 13,892 beneficiaries of the free medical treatment in Bicol offering primary care, optometry, minor surgery, radiology for diagnosis and circumcision.
The RP-US team had also given dental services with 3,062 people undertaken tooth examination and extraction.
Tristan said veterinary services are also offered that at least 360 animals have been treated including 146 dogs of different breeds in the towns of Guinobatan and Libon, Albay on Monday and Tuesday.
“There are still ongoing Medcap activities in Brgy. Mauraro, Guinobatan and Brgy. Cotmon, Camalig, Albay which are being continued by the Filipino soldiers,” Tristan announced.
Aside from Encap and Medcap activitities, Philippine and US servicemen extended their community aids to the children programs.
At least 4,004 children whose ages 8 to 14 years old flocked to their elementary schools in the remote villages in Masbate and Albay for feeding programs and some gift giving activities.
Tristan cited the beneficiaries received school supplies such as notebooks, pencils and slippers while the team had conducted parlor games for entertainment.
On the other hand, Schmader expressed his deepest gratitude to the eight-year-old girl who handed him a Thank You card before they leave the site.
“I’ll always treasure the memories in the Philippines with this card,” he told the Inquirer.
Johana Vi Gasga
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Village chief shot dead
LEGAZPI CITY — A village chief was shot dead by suspected rivals in Ocampo town in Camarines Sur on Monday, police reported Tuesday.
Edmundo Ibasco, village chief of Barangay May-Ogob was gunned down by still unidentified suspects in an open dance hall at around 10:21 p.m., said Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Natuel said Ibasco was at a benefit dance while the crowd suddenly heard gun shots.
The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds on the body while the suspects fled after the incident.
Ibasco was rushed to Ocampo Hospital by his companions but was declared dead on arrival, Natuel added.
Ocampo police have not yet recovered any empty shells that were fired by the unidentified suspects but the investigation is still ongoing. Johana Vi Gasga
Edmundo Ibasco, village chief of Barangay May-Ogob was gunned down by still unidentified suspects in an open dance hall at around 10:21 p.m., said Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Natuel said Ibasco was at a benefit dance while the crowd suddenly heard gun shots.
The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds on the body while the suspects fled after the incident.
Ibasco was rushed to Ocampo Hospital by his companions but was declared dead on arrival, Natuel added.
Ocampo police have not yet recovered any empty shells that were fired by the unidentified suspects but the investigation is still ongoing. Johana Vi Gasga
Pamplona road crash kills 2, injures 9
LEGAZPI CITY -- At least 2 persons died and nine other passengers injured in two separate vehicular accidents in Pamplona town in Camarines Sur on Thursday, police official reported Saturday.
The victim Ryan Tuagnon, 18 died when the jeepney he was riding collided with a passenger van along Pamplona highway in San Ramon village at around 4:15 p.m., said Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Initial investigation showed the passenger van driven by Sherwin Caceres, 22 overtook another vehicle in a fast speed that the driver was not able to notice the approaching jeepney with 11 loaded passengers.
Natuel said the wounded victims who were rushed to St. John Hospital in Naga City were: Ricardo Herrera, 36, jeepney driver; Emmanuel Sta. Ana, 20; Elena Pestin, 28; Araceli Butial, 39; Judy Alog, 36; Mary Jane Mayhay, 26; Alma Enciso, 19; Susan Portugal, 42; and Rowena Dayon,39.
On the other hand, Caceres surrendered to the police immediately after the accident.
In another road mishap, an eight-year-old girl died after hit by a motorcycle in San Isidro (village), Pamplona on Thursday morning, police said Saturday.
Angela Padilla was bumped by a Suzuki motorcycle driven by Scipeo Oporto, 28 of Cabusao, Camarines Sur at around 11:15 a.m. along Maharlika Highway, Pamplona said Natuel.
The victim who got severe head injury was rushed to Bicol Medical Center in Naga City by her relatives died while undergoing treatment.
The suspect fled after the accident and later surrendered at Ragay PNP.
Johana Vi Gasga
The victim Ryan Tuagnon, 18 died when the jeepney he was riding collided with a passenger van along Pamplona highway in San Ramon village at around 4:15 p.m., said Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Initial investigation showed the passenger van driven by Sherwin Caceres, 22 overtook another vehicle in a fast speed that the driver was not able to notice the approaching jeepney with 11 loaded passengers.
Natuel said the wounded victims who were rushed to St. John Hospital in Naga City were: Ricardo Herrera, 36, jeepney driver; Emmanuel Sta. Ana, 20; Elena Pestin, 28; Araceli Butial, 39; Judy Alog, 36; Mary Jane Mayhay, 26; Alma Enciso, 19; Susan Portugal, 42; and Rowena Dayon,39.
On the other hand, Caceres surrendered to the police immediately after the accident.
In another road mishap, an eight-year-old girl died after hit by a motorcycle in San Isidro (village), Pamplona on Thursday morning, police said Saturday.
Angela Padilla was bumped by a Suzuki motorcycle driven by Scipeo Oporto, 28 of Cabusao, Camarines Sur at around 11:15 a.m. along Maharlika Highway, Pamplona said Natuel.
The victim who got severe head injury was rushed to Bicol Medical Center in Naga City by her relatives died while undergoing treatment.
The suspect fled after the accident and later surrendered at Ragay PNP.
Johana Vi Gasga
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
2 dead in suicide
LEGAZPI CITY — Two old men were found dead hanging by the neck in their residences in two separate suicide incidents on Easter Sunday in Baras town in Camarines Norte and Naga City, police reported Tuesday.
The victim, Feliz Tresvalles, 56 of Brgy. Bartolinaw, Baras, Cam Norte was already found dead by his grandson, Michaelhanging on the Hagupit tree in their backyard, Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel said.
The incident happened at around 6:00 a.m. when Michael went outside their house and saw his grandfather on a tree and later noticed that the victim was already dead.
Initial police investigation showed that Tresvalles committed suicide due to family problems.
No notes were recovered in the incident.
In San Miguel Street, San Felipe Naga City, Conchado Opena, 65 was found dead by his neighbor, Menandro Calingacion, 32 inside the victim’s receiving room with a nylon rope around his neck hanging on the ceiling on late Sunday evening, Police Insp Marlyn Abah reported.
Calingacion saw a suicide note on top of the table after the incident and was found out that the victim was depressed due to financial and family-related difficulties.
The victim was rushed to Naga City Hospital at around 7:45 p.m. but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
The victim, Feliz Tresvalles, 56 of Brgy. Bartolinaw, Baras, Cam Norte was already found dead by his grandson, Michaelhanging on the Hagupit tree in their backyard, Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel said.
The incident happened at around 6:00 a.m. when Michael went outside their house and saw his grandfather on a tree and later noticed that the victim was already dead.
Initial police investigation showed that Tresvalles committed suicide due to family problems.
No notes were recovered in the incident.
In San Miguel Street, San Felipe Naga City, Conchado Opena, 65 was found dead by his neighbor, Menandro Calingacion, 32 inside the victim’s receiving room with a nylon rope around his neck hanging on the ceiling on late Sunday evening, Police Insp Marlyn Abah reported.
Calingacion saw a suicide note on top of the table after the incident and was found out that the victim was depressed due to financial and family-related difficulties.
The victim was rushed to Naga City Hospital at around 7:45 p.m. but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.
"Talamusak" kills 2, downs 4 others
LEGAZPI CITY — At least two children died while four other family members were in critical condition after eating fish locally known as “Bagoy-Bagoy” or “Talamusak” for lunch on Black Saturday in Sta. Elena town in Camarines Norte, a police official reported Tuesday.
The victims, 11-year-old Emalyn Lladones and 12-year-old Ismael Lladones , children of a fish vendor were pronounced dead on arrival at the Rosary Virgin Mary Hospital in Camarines Norte, said Police Insp Marlyn Abah.
Rushed to St. Peter’s Hospital were Elmer Lladones, 44, head of the family; Mary Jane, 40; and children Erlinda, three years old; and Emil, nine years old, all of Sta. Elena village, Camarines Norte.
Initial investigation showed that the Lladones family was having their lunch at around 11:30 a.m., when they felt dizziness, stomach aches and later vomited after eating the “Talamusak” fish brought by their father.
The family believed that they were poisoned by the fish they have eaten while the victims are now under observation.
Local health authorities are trying to determine the cause of the incident.
Johana Vi Gasga Inquirer Southern Luzon
The victims, 11-year-old Emalyn Lladones and 12-year-old Ismael Lladones , children of a fish vendor were pronounced dead on arrival at the Rosary Virgin Mary Hospital in Camarines Norte, said Police Insp Marlyn Abah.
Rushed to St. Peter’s Hospital were Elmer Lladones, 44, head of the family; Mary Jane, 40; and children Erlinda, three years old; and Emil, nine years old, all of Sta. Elena village, Camarines Norte.
Initial investigation showed that the Lladones family was having their lunch at around 11:30 a.m., when they felt dizziness, stomach aches and later vomited after eating the “Talamusak” fish brought by their father.
The family believed that they were poisoned by the fish they have eaten while the victims are now under observation.
Local health authorities are trying to determine the cause of the incident.
Johana Vi Gasga Inquirer Southern Luzon
PTCAO, CIRCA launch Adventure Tour on Climate Change
LEGAZPI CITY – What’s Albay beyond Mayon?
Taking its lead anew on exploring Albay's natural destinations, the Provincial Tourism Cultural Affair Office (PTCAO), in coordination with the Centre for Initiatives and Research on Climate Change Adaptation (CIRCA) spearheaded the first adventure tour beyond the havens of Mayon Volcano.
Dubbed “Albay Adventure Tour on Climate Change 101”, the three-day adventure last April 17-19 in San Miguel, Tabaco City and Cagraray islands, Bacacay has unveiled pristine tourist destinations which are relatively unexploited yet by commercial tourism in Bicol.
"We are trying to explore other tourist destinations aside from Mayon, promote community-based tourism and develop the locally-made products," PTCAO head Jose Briones said.
With participants from different travel tours and agencies, foreigners and Mayon mountaineers, the adventurers trailed the winding road up Mayon Skyline Park in Tabaco City via motorcycles last Friday.
Great heights for zip line, rapelling and wall climbing in Mayon rest house welcomed the tourists with much excitement and thrills.
Albay, as the province known worldwide for Mayon tourist attraction, Briones added: "What else could be seen aside from Mayon Volcano? Our province is very much rich in various kind of tourism and sport activities -- that is why, we are to discover it.
The adventure tour has crossed the captivating islets with fine beaches in Isla Punta, Uson and Sua (villages) in Bacacay that can be the next tourist spots in Albay.
“I didn’t know that there are such a nice place where you can do bicycle here in San Miguel island. I really enjoy and I would like to repeat,” said Lidia Hernandez, a Spaniard tourist who joined the adventure.
According to Dunbar Morales, event coordinator of the tour, that was one of the programs of the government of Albay in order to help the communities establish their own businesses. "We're trying here to advertise those places that may contribute to the locals on generating livelihoods."
"You are bringing the tourists to the makers of the products here, such as banig (mats), cutleries and others souvenirs," he added.
However, the locally-made products “need more improvements especially on merchandising,” said Paul L. So of the Action Holidays Tour Corp.
So suggested that the Karagumoy-made mats should have to be with brands. “Tags like ‘Made in Bacacay, Albay’ so that these products will be known to other places too.”
Climate change awareness
On the other hand, Nong Rangasa, executive director of CIRCA said the event aimed to tap public awareness on climate change while indulging on sports activities at its best with nature.
“We are taking the initiatives on demonstrating climate change mitigation and adaptation for imminent disasters here in Albay,” Rangasa said.
In his presentation on climate change disaster-risk areas, he pointed out the places that could possibly be submerged to floods when the sea level rises up to six meters in the coming years due to global warming.
These include some coastal areas in the six provinces of Bicol – Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Sorsogon and Masbate.
CIRCA, with the aid of the United Nations is conducting further researches on areas that are vulnerable to disasters in the different regions in the Philippines.
As part of the Albay in Action on Climate Change (A2C2) program through the initiatives of CIRCA, the activity was its local response on climate change mitigation and advocacy campaigns.
Rangasa added that CIRCA is conducting recent studies on climate-related risks in Albay and other areas in the Philippines, introducing concrete disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation options for the most vulnerable communities in the country.
Participants who came from different travel and tour companies were Action Holidays Tour Corp., Royal Quest Tours, Broadway Travel and Compass Tours.
Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Taking its lead anew on exploring Albay's natural destinations, the Provincial Tourism Cultural Affair Office (PTCAO), in coordination with the Centre for Initiatives and Research on Climate Change Adaptation (CIRCA) spearheaded the first adventure tour beyond the havens of Mayon Volcano.
Dubbed “Albay Adventure Tour on Climate Change 101”, the three-day adventure last April 17-19 in San Miguel, Tabaco City and Cagraray islands, Bacacay has unveiled pristine tourist destinations which are relatively unexploited yet by commercial tourism in Bicol.
"We are trying to explore other tourist destinations aside from Mayon, promote community-based tourism and develop the locally-made products," PTCAO head Jose Briones said.
With participants from different travel tours and agencies, foreigners and Mayon mountaineers, the adventurers trailed the winding road up Mayon Skyline Park in Tabaco City via motorcycles last Friday.
Great heights for zip line, rapelling and wall climbing in Mayon rest house welcomed the tourists with much excitement and thrills.
Albay, as the province known worldwide for Mayon tourist attraction, Briones added: "What else could be seen aside from Mayon Volcano? Our province is very much rich in various kind of tourism and sport activities -- that is why, we are to discover it.
The adventure tour has crossed the captivating islets with fine beaches in Isla Punta, Uson and Sua (villages) in Bacacay that can be the next tourist spots in Albay.
“I didn’t know that there are such a nice place where you can do bicycle here in San Miguel island. I really enjoy and I would like to repeat,” said Lidia Hernandez, a Spaniard tourist who joined the adventure.
According to Dunbar Morales, event coordinator of the tour, that was one of the programs of the government of Albay in order to help the communities establish their own businesses. "We're trying here to advertise those places that may contribute to the locals on generating livelihoods."
"You are bringing the tourists to the makers of the products here, such as banig (mats), cutleries and others souvenirs," he added.
However, the locally-made products “need more improvements especially on merchandising,” said Paul L. So of the Action Holidays Tour Corp.
So suggested that the Karagumoy-made mats should have to be with brands. “Tags like ‘Made in Bacacay, Albay’ so that these products will be known to other places too.”
Climate change awareness
On the other hand, Nong Rangasa, executive director of CIRCA said the event aimed to tap public awareness on climate change while indulging on sports activities at its best with nature.
“We are taking the initiatives on demonstrating climate change mitigation and adaptation for imminent disasters here in Albay,” Rangasa said.
In his presentation on climate change disaster-risk areas, he pointed out the places that could possibly be submerged to floods when the sea level rises up to six meters in the coming years due to global warming.
These include some coastal areas in the six provinces of Bicol – Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Sorsogon and Masbate.
CIRCA, with the aid of the United Nations is conducting further researches on areas that are vulnerable to disasters in the different regions in the Philippines.
As part of the Albay in Action on Climate Change (A2C2) program through the initiatives of CIRCA, the activity was its local response on climate change mitigation and advocacy campaigns.
Rangasa added that CIRCA is conducting recent studies on climate-related risks in Albay and other areas in the Philippines, introducing concrete disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation options for the most vulnerable communities in the country.
Participants who came from different travel and tour companies were Action Holidays Tour Corp., Royal Quest Tours, Broadway Travel and Compass Tours.
Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Sunday, April 12, 2009
2 kids drown in Cam. norte
LEGAZPI CITY -- The silence and solemnity of Sabado de Gloria broke into mourning when two children drowned at Capalonga beach in Camarines Norte, a police official reported Monday.
Chief Insp Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson said Jordan Cedric Realubit, 7 of Fairview Quezon City and Jude Michael, 10 of Sitio Balisok, Bgy. Ubang, Capalonga, Camarines Norte were swimming at the Water Control in Bgy Itok, Capalonga when the two disappeared around 11:30 a.m.
Capalonga PNP reported that the two playmates were to bath in the beach, while the relatives were preparing for their lunch when the victims accidentally slip off to the deep portion of the sea causing them to go under water.
Their bodies were retrieved by their relatives and rushed to Cam. Norte Provincial Hospital Annex II at Bgy Talobatib, Labo but the physician declared them dead on arrival.
Natuel added that Realubit and Bernalez who are studying at Capalonga Central Elementary School were on a summer outing with their relatives.
In a separate incident, a 6-year-old girl was found dead along the river in Mercedez town in Cam Norte on Saturday, police reported.
According to Natuel, the victim identified as Aira Marie Naje of Purok 4, Brgy Lanot, Mecedez Cam Norte and was found around 6:00 a.m.
The corpse of the victim was noticed by the passing residents dumped on a rock along the river and was immediately retrieved by the locals.
Initial investigation showed that on the evening of Friday (April 10), the victim was last seen watching tv inside her lola’s house. The grandmother of Naje entrusted the child to a Melvin Dasco to accompany her granddaughter in going home.
Natuel said the victim failed to return home that evening and was found dead wearing only her upper clothes early morning of Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Mercedez PNP is still conducting thorough investigation of the possible rape incident while Naje’s body is undergoing a post mortem examination. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Chief Insp Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson said Jordan Cedric Realubit, 7 of Fairview Quezon City and Jude Michael, 10 of Sitio Balisok, Bgy. Ubang, Capalonga, Camarines Norte were swimming at the Water Control in Bgy Itok, Capalonga when the two disappeared around 11:30 a.m.
Capalonga PNP reported that the two playmates were to bath in the beach, while the relatives were preparing for their lunch when the victims accidentally slip off to the deep portion of the sea causing them to go under water.
Their bodies were retrieved by their relatives and rushed to Cam. Norte Provincial Hospital Annex II at Bgy Talobatib, Labo but the physician declared them dead on arrival.
Natuel added that Realubit and Bernalez who are studying at Capalonga Central Elementary School were on a summer outing with their relatives.
In a separate incident, a 6-year-old girl was found dead along the river in Mercedez town in Cam Norte on Saturday, police reported.
According to Natuel, the victim identified as Aira Marie Naje of Purok 4, Brgy Lanot, Mecedez Cam Norte and was found around 6:00 a.m.
The corpse of the victim was noticed by the passing residents dumped on a rock along the river and was immediately retrieved by the locals.
Initial investigation showed that on the evening of Friday (April 10), the victim was last seen watching tv inside her lola’s house. The grandmother of Naje entrusted the child to a Melvin Dasco to accompany her granddaughter in going home.
Natuel said the victim failed to return home that evening and was found dead wearing only her upper clothes early morning of Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Mercedez PNP is still conducting thorough investigation of the possible rape incident while Naje’s body is undergoing a post mortem examination. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Another quake shakes Albay
LEGAZPI CITY -- A mild crack was seen in Guinobatan church’s wall after a 3.7 magnitude earthquake shook on Monday afternoon in Albay, Office of the Civil Defense V (OCD) reported.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) observatory in Ligñon Hill report, the tremor occurred at around 6:37 p.m. which was plotted at 13 kilometers north, 23 degrees west of Legazpi City.
Intensity 2 was recorded in Legazpi City. No other damages and casualties were recorded yet.
The quake was tectonic in origin and was traced at a depth of 037 kilometers.
Jenila de Ocampo, Science Research Specialist of (PHILVOCS) said over the radio that the recent earthquakes felt in Bicol region were not related to the latest quake in Italy which reported a number of casualties.
Meanwhile, a resident of Guinobatan told the Inquirer that the quake felt yesterday was stronger, which brought again fear to some of them. “Some of the motorcycles outside were really shaking,” Theza Ramos said.
The Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council in Guinobatan is conducting inspection of Guinobatan church and other establishments, Tuesday.
At least two earthquakes were felt in the region this April, while the first was noted last April 1 in Daet, Camarines Norte with a magnitude of 5.2. Johana Vi Gasga
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) observatory in Ligñon Hill report, the tremor occurred at around 6:37 p.m. which was plotted at 13 kilometers north, 23 degrees west of Legazpi City.
Intensity 2 was recorded in Legazpi City. No other damages and casualties were recorded yet.
The quake was tectonic in origin and was traced at a depth of 037 kilometers.
Jenila de Ocampo, Science Research Specialist of (PHILVOCS) said over the radio that the recent earthquakes felt in Bicol region were not related to the latest quake in Italy which reported a number of casualties.
Meanwhile, a resident of Guinobatan told the Inquirer that the quake felt yesterday was stronger, which brought again fear to some of them. “Some of the motorcycles outside were really shaking,” Theza Ramos said.
The Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council in Guinobatan is conducting inspection of Guinobatan church and other establishments, Tuesday.
At least two earthquakes were felt in the region this April, while the first was noted last April 1 in Daet, Camarines Norte with a magnitude of 5.2. Johana Vi Gasga
Cop killed in Masbate killings
LEGAZPI CITY – Another police officer was shot dead by suspected member of NPA SPARU unit in Masbate town, Sunday, police reported Tuesday.
Masbate police officers identified the fatality as SPO1 Luis Jimenez Medillo Jr, 48 of Brgy Poblacion, Palanas, Masbate.
Chief Insp. Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson said that the victim was about to ride in his motorcycle at around 7:00 a.m. at his residence when the suspect halted in front of Medillo and shot him from behind.
An empty shell for cal .45 pistol was recovered in the crime scene.
Natuel added that joint elements of Palanas, Masabate Police and 507th Provincial Police Mobile Group are now conducting pursuit operations in Masbate.
The NPA rebels are also believed the suspects in the recent shooting incidents in Masbate.
Johana Vi E. Gasga
Masbate police officers identified the fatality as SPO1 Luis Jimenez Medillo Jr, 48 of Brgy Poblacion, Palanas, Masbate.
Chief Insp. Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson said that the victim was about to ride in his motorcycle at around 7:00 a.m. at his residence when the suspect halted in front of Medillo and shot him from behind.
An empty shell for cal .45 pistol was recovered in the crime scene.
Natuel added that joint elements of Palanas, Masabate Police and 507th Provincial Police Mobile Group are now conducting pursuit operations in Masbate.
The NPA rebels are also believed the suspects in the recent shooting incidents in Masbate.
Johana Vi E. Gasga
Bloody Glorious Mystery
It happened on a Wednesday (March 5, 2009), to a 20-year old teacher near their house in Bago Gallera de Oro Subdivision in Davao City. It was at about 6:30 in the afternoon of that mysterious day when she was snatched by armed men, suspected by her family as military agents.
She was found dead by a farmer with stab wounds and torture marks near an irrigation ditch. The autopsy report indicated a laceration in her genitals and believed to have been harshly raped.
Rebelyn Pitao was the daughter of a ranking communist guerilla, ‘Commander Parago’. He is a communist rebel who never weakens the cause of the revolution against the oppressive government despite the brutal fate of his youngest slain daughter.
How ironic the day (Wednesday) when she was brutally tortured by unidentified agents and let the innocent lady suffered the agony that was not really set for her fate.
In fact, it should have been a glorious, resurrection day to a pious, Virgin Mary devotee. Haha. I was bothered by the day.
I couldn’t seek any legal reason why this kind of incident is never given an all-out investigation by our law enforcement agents nor have the full support from our government to conduct series of investigation to solve the case. The outraged voice of the slain victim is screaming for her human rights and justice that those responsible should be punished. “C’mon the gaunt chicks are getting weaker.” Why is it – that the justice in the Philippines, like those hopes and dreams of the victims are so shattered, thus will be impossible? L
Is it because the unidentified suspects are those who are granted the power to arrest the insurgents and have the responsibility on apprehending the criminals? Or the reason that Rebelyn’s father is a communist rebel leader who is fighting for the corrupt and unscrupulous leaders of our country?
As I was reading the pages on Rebelyn’s incident, the realization has been beleaguering my mind with the thoughts that the Philippine laws are now susceptible to impunity, exclusively for our government officials and those who have armaments in our communities. I don’t know exactly why these people who can buy lives and accept bribes, live with their dirtiest conscience they have. Sigh. After all, those powerful perpetrators could no longer be identified as human-slayers, nor the wildest beasts protected and defended by military fangs. But demonic creatures, hiding in their camouflage indeed. Sigh again.
What a bittersweet revenge! Why should be the daughter who lived a serene life, devoting her invaluable time and efforts to teach the children upland, has to compensate for her dad’s ideologies against an oblivious crooked government?
Rebelyn is just one of the unfortunate victims of the many unresolved cases in the Philippines. When will these atrocities be resolved? When to take steps addressing the violence of those civilians who happened to be relatives of the targets?
“What’s the mystery again?”
It was Wednesday. Perhaps it’s a glorious mystery!
A camouflage GLORY – indeed glory to the culprits.
She was found dead by a farmer with stab wounds and torture marks near an irrigation ditch. The autopsy report indicated a laceration in her genitals and believed to have been harshly raped.
Rebelyn Pitao was the daughter of a ranking communist guerilla, ‘Commander Parago’. He is a communist rebel who never weakens the cause of the revolution against the oppressive government despite the brutal fate of his youngest slain daughter.
How ironic the day (Wednesday) when she was brutally tortured by unidentified agents and let the innocent lady suffered the agony that was not really set for her fate.
In fact, it should have been a glorious, resurrection day to a pious, Virgin Mary devotee. Haha. I was bothered by the day.
I couldn’t seek any legal reason why this kind of incident is never given an all-out investigation by our law enforcement agents nor have the full support from our government to conduct series of investigation to solve the case. The outraged voice of the slain victim is screaming for her human rights and justice that those responsible should be punished. “C’mon the gaunt chicks are getting weaker.” Why is it – that the justice in the Philippines, like those hopes and dreams of the victims are so shattered, thus will be impossible? L
Is it because the unidentified suspects are those who are granted the power to arrest the insurgents and have the responsibility on apprehending the criminals? Or the reason that Rebelyn’s father is a communist rebel leader who is fighting for the corrupt and unscrupulous leaders of our country?
As I was reading the pages on Rebelyn’s incident, the realization has been beleaguering my mind with the thoughts that the Philippine laws are now susceptible to impunity, exclusively for our government officials and those who have armaments in our communities. I don’t know exactly why these people who can buy lives and accept bribes, live with their dirtiest conscience they have. Sigh. After all, those powerful perpetrators could no longer be identified as human-slayers, nor the wildest beasts protected and defended by military fangs. But demonic creatures, hiding in their camouflage indeed. Sigh again.
What a bittersweet revenge! Why should be the daughter who lived a serene life, devoting her invaluable time and efforts to teach the children upland, has to compensate for her dad’s ideologies against an oblivious crooked government?
Rebelyn is just one of the unfortunate victims of the many unresolved cases in the Philippines. When will these atrocities be resolved? When to take steps addressing the violence of those civilians who happened to be relatives of the targets?
“What’s the mystery again?”
It was Wednesday. Perhaps it’s a glorious mystery!
A camouflage GLORY – indeed glory to the culprits.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
3 soldiers killed in Camarines Sur ambush
Two soldiers wounded
By Katherine Evangelista, Johana Vi E. Gasga
INQUIRER.net, Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 13:47:00 04/02/2009
Filed Under: Military, Armed conflict
MANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) A band of communist rebels killed three soldiers and wounded two Scout Rangers in an ambush late Wednesday in Ragay, Camarines Sur, a police official said Thursday.
Chief Supt. Paterno Bangui, Bicol regional police director, identified those killed as Pfc. Noel Bagao, Pfc. Rolly Boy Caitor and Cpl. James Coronan and those wounded as Pfc. Domingo Solares and Pfc. Ricardo Nelson Salvador.
The two wounded soldiers were rushed to the nearest hospital in Ragay Town.
Bangui said the soldiers were onboard four motorcycles going to the Ragay public market to buy food and other supplies when they were ambushed in Barangay Upper Sta. Cruz, Ragay, Camarines Sur at around 4:30 p.m.
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Sodusta, Army's 9th Infantry Division commander, said over the radio that one official, Cpl. Nolan Yatar, escaped from the ambush site and was able to return to their temporary patrol base in Haguimit village in Ragay.
Sodusta added that the six soldiers of the Charlie company were in civilian clothes and unarmed during the attack of about 50 rebels.
There were no reports of casualties on the NPA side.
Earlier, Major Chris Morales, 9th Infantry Division spokesman, said the victims left the 31st Infantry Brigade's temporary base in Haguimit village, Lupi, Camarines Sur to canvass for materials for humanitarian and livelihood projects for the area.
Citing the testimonies of the two wounded soldiers, Morales said that among the three soldiers that were killed, one died instantly while the other was shot from behind while trying to escape, while the third tried to surrender but was shot.
"The perpetrators [were] identified and [criminal charges] will be filed against them," Morales said but he did not identify the suspects but the military said they might be members of the New People's Army rebel group.
By Katherine Evangelista, Johana Vi E. Gasga
INQUIRER.net, Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 13:47:00 04/02/2009
Filed Under: Military, Armed conflict
MANILA, Philippines—(UPDATE) A band of communist rebels killed three soldiers and wounded two Scout Rangers in an ambush late Wednesday in Ragay, Camarines Sur, a police official said Thursday.
Chief Supt. Paterno Bangui, Bicol regional police director, identified those killed as Pfc. Noel Bagao, Pfc. Rolly Boy Caitor and Cpl. James Coronan and those wounded as Pfc. Domingo Solares and Pfc. Ricardo Nelson Salvador.
The two wounded soldiers were rushed to the nearest hospital in Ragay Town.
Bangui said the soldiers were onboard four motorcycles going to the Ragay public market to buy food and other supplies when they were ambushed in Barangay Upper Sta. Cruz, Ragay, Camarines Sur at around 4:30 p.m.
Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Sodusta, Army's 9th Infantry Division commander, said over the radio that one official, Cpl. Nolan Yatar, escaped from the ambush site and was able to return to their temporary patrol base in Haguimit village in Ragay.
Sodusta added that the six soldiers of the Charlie company were in civilian clothes and unarmed during the attack of about 50 rebels.
There were no reports of casualties on the NPA side.
Earlier, Major Chris Morales, 9th Infantry Division spokesman, said the victims left the 31st Infantry Brigade's temporary base in Haguimit village, Lupi, Camarines Sur to canvass for materials for humanitarian and livelihood projects for the area.
Citing the testimonies of the two wounded soldiers, Morales said that among the three soldiers that were killed, one died instantly while the other was shot from behind while trying to escape, while the third tried to surrender but was shot.
"The perpetrators [were] identified and [criminal charges] will be filed against them," Morales said but he did not identify the suspects but the military said they might be members of the New People's Army rebel group.
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