LEGAZPI CITY – Some local disaster coordinating councils and selected disaster-prone cities in Bicol region have acquired worth P2.5 million new equipment for rescue operations from the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), in preparation for calamities this year.
Legazpi City Mayor Noel Rosal said at a press conference that the six provinces of Bicol, including four cities of Legazpi, Tabaco, Iriga and Naga will be receiving a complete land to sea equipments in case of flooding and other catastrophes that would hit the region.
According to Rosal, Legazpi city has seven trainees for disaster management and another seven members for quick response team that would help mitigate casualties during typhoons and untoward incidents.
He said that the distributed equipments were procured abroad and in Manila, adding: “We’ll still have its second phase of the release of equipments.”
Distributed equipments were seven binoculars, 1 set portable power tools, rescue first aid kit, two units of life preserver vest and a set of medical evacuation equipment.
Rosal added that Bicol Search and Rescue Team and other local disaster coordinating councils have acquired a pair of hand held radio; two sets of generator; portable rescue lights in hard case; two sets of Mountain Rescue Relief Team (MRRT) package, including rescue and rapelling harness; and wasar equipment.
And for sea rescue operation, pieces of equipment distributed were: a set of rubber boat with outboard motor; five sets of wet suits (short pants for non-divers); seven units of rescue helmet with headlamps and safety gadgets and sets of personal protective equipment.
Meanwhile, Defense Undersecretary Anthony Golez was unable to attend the turn-over ceremony due to conflicting schedules, said Rosal. Johana Vi Gasga
Monday, June 8, 2009
Masbate village chief shot dead
LEGAZPI CITY – Another barangay (village) captain was gunned down by unidentified suspected rivals, while watching an illegal coin game outside his residence in Masbate province on Sunday afternoon, report reaching Camp. Gen. Simeon A. Ola said.
According to the report, Carlito Bujawe, 55, Bontod village chairman of Palanas town in Masbate was at 50 meters away from his house, watching the cara y cruz (coin-tossing betting game) beside Bontod cockpit when a gun shot was heard by the people around the arena at around 4:30 p.m.
Initial investigation showed the two assailants, one served as back-up approached Bujawe from behind and suddenly fired a shot on the back portion of his head that exited on his left eye.
Police recovered one empty shell for .45 cal pistol at the crime scene.
The victim had not reached the nearest hospital due to his instant death after the incident, on the other hand, the suspects fled right after the crime.
Police is investigating the assassination of the captain, whether it was politically-motivated. Johana Vi Gasga
According to the report, Carlito Bujawe, 55, Bontod village chairman of Palanas town in Masbate was at 50 meters away from his house, watching the cara y cruz (coin-tossing betting game) beside Bontod cockpit when a gun shot was heard by the people around the arena at around 4:30 p.m.
Initial investigation showed the two assailants, one served as back-up approached Bujawe from behind and suddenly fired a shot on the back portion of his head that exited on his left eye.
Police recovered one empty shell for .45 cal pistol at the crime scene.
The victim had not reached the nearest hospital due to his instant death after the incident, on the other hand, the suspects fled right after the crime.
Police is investigating the assassination of the captain, whether it was politically-motivated. Johana Vi Gasga
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Farmer slain, 1 hurt in Cam Norte shooting
6.01.09
LEGAZPI CITY – A farmer was killed and another companion inside his residence was wounded when two unidentified armed men fired shots at them in Sta. Elena town, Camarines Norte on Saturday morning, a police official reported Tuesday
Adriano Lacsina, 24 was shot dead while his brother-in-law, Marvin Marbella, 22 sustained injuries at around 7:00 a.m. in Purok 5, Sitio Batungal, Barangay San Lorenzo, Sta. Elen, Camarines Norte, Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson said.
Initial investigation showed the victims were inside their house when the assailants suddenly appeared and shot Lacsina several times that led to his immediate death while Marbella received gunshots on his left leg.
Relatives brought Marbella and Lacsina to Rosary Virgin Mary Hospital at Poblacion, Sta. Elena town, however the latter was declared dead on arrival by the physician while Marbella is undergoing treatment.
The perpetrators , on the other hand, fled after the incident towards unknown direction. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY – A farmer was killed and another companion inside his residence was wounded when two unidentified armed men fired shots at them in Sta. Elena town, Camarines Norte on Saturday morning, a police official reported Tuesday
Adriano Lacsina, 24 was shot dead while his brother-in-law, Marvin Marbella, 22 sustained injuries at around 7:00 a.m. in Purok 5, Sitio Batungal, Barangay San Lorenzo, Sta. Elen, Camarines Norte, Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson said.
Initial investigation showed the victims were inside their house when the assailants suddenly appeared and shot Lacsina several times that led to his immediate death while Marbella received gunshots on his left leg.
Relatives brought Marbella and Lacsina to Rosary Virgin Mary Hospital at Poblacion, Sta. Elena town, however the latter was declared dead on arrival by the physician while Marbella is undergoing treatment.
The perpetrators , on the other hand, fled after the incident towards unknown direction. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
6M worth of materials torched by NPA
6.01.09
LEGAZPI CITY – Communist guerillas set fire to equipments of a construction company in the coastal town of Presentacion, Camarines Sur on Saturday night, as their continuous rampage in Bicol region due to refusal on paying levy, a police official reported Monday.
Construction materials worth P6 million, owned by Megay Construction Company were razed at around 8:00 p.m. in Barngay (village) Bicalen, Presentacion, Camarines Sur, said Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
According to Natuel, around 20 suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels led by a certain Domingo “Tonsep or Eddie” Rodriguez barged the construction building and burned two dump t trucks, a bulldozer, one pay loader and a back hoe.
The communist rebels were demanding the proprietor to pay revolutionary tax, amounting to P6,000.00, said Natuel.
The group left the place after torching the equipments, heading towards the mountainous area of Sitio (sub-village) Guirobat, Barangay (village) Bicalen in Presentacion town, Camarines Sur. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY – Communist guerillas set fire to equipments of a construction company in the coastal town of Presentacion, Camarines Sur on Saturday night, as their continuous rampage in Bicol region due to refusal on paying levy, a police official reported Monday.
Construction materials worth P6 million, owned by Megay Construction Company were razed at around 8:00 p.m. in Barngay (village) Bicalen, Presentacion, Camarines Sur, said Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
According to Natuel, around 20 suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels led by a certain Domingo “Tonsep or Eddie” Rodriguez barged the construction building and burned two dump t trucks, a bulldozer, one pay loader and a back hoe.
The communist rebels were demanding the proprietor to pay revolutionary tax, amounting to P6,000.00, said Natuel.
The group left the place after torching the equipments, heading towards the mountainous area of Sitio (sub-village) Guirobat, Barangay (village) Bicalen in Presentacion town, Camarines Sur. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
'Survivor' contestant dies in Caramoan challenge
5.31.09
LEGAZPI CITY – A Bulgarian participant died after braving the challenge in the popular reality television game show ‘Survivor II’ in Caramoan Peninsula, Camarines Sur on Saturday noon, a police official reported Sunday.
Moncho Vodnicharov, 53 of Bulgaria, Europe suffered from cadiac arrest that led to his instantaneous death at around 12:20 p.m. in Barangay (village) Gota in the town of Caramoan, Partido, said Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
According to Natuel, the challenger passed away after performing an activity as part of the contest during the filming of the international reality series in Gota Beach resort.
Two doctors including a Bulgarian physician, Nicolay Niekov and Filipino Dr. Geniveive Go have confirmed the cause of the death of Vodnicharov.
The victim’s body is set to be airlifted to Manila, said Natuel.
The fourth class municipality of Caramoan with its pristine and white beaches has been gaining attraction for filming reality game show such as the French Edition of the ‘Survivor’ that was shot last year of July in Gota beach. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY – A Bulgarian participant died after braving the challenge in the popular reality television game show ‘Survivor II’ in Caramoan Peninsula, Camarines Sur on Saturday noon, a police official reported Sunday.
Moncho Vodnicharov, 53 of Bulgaria, Europe suffered from cadiac arrest that led to his instantaneous death at around 12:20 p.m. in Barangay (village) Gota in the town of Caramoan, Partido, said Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
According to Natuel, the challenger passed away after performing an activity as part of the contest during the filming of the international reality series in Gota Beach resort.
Two doctors including a Bulgarian physician, Nicolay Niekov and Filipino Dr. Geniveive Go have confirmed the cause of the death of Vodnicharov.
The victim’s body is set to be airlifted to Manila, said Natuel.
The fourth class municipality of Caramoan with its pristine and white beaches has been gaining attraction for filming reality game show such as the French Edition of the ‘Survivor’ that was shot last year of July in Gota beach. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
NPA rebels attack cell site in Masbate
5.29.09
LEGAZPI CITY –Around 20 communist guerillas raided another Globe cell site in Masbate, Thursday night, reports reaching Gen. Simeon A. Ola said.
According to the reports, the suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels barged into the compound at around 10:20 p.m. at Barangay (village) Poblacion, Pio V Corpus town in Masbate.
However the communist group withdrew towards unknown direction after the security guard on duty traded shots with the rebels.
Recovered from the scene were fragments of the improvised explosive device.
The destruction of the telecommunication sites and equipments in Masbate was the second Globe cell site that was attacked by the NPA group.
Last May 14, the rebels torched the Globe Telecom in Catanduanes. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY –Around 20 communist guerillas raided another Globe cell site in Masbate, Thursday night, reports reaching Gen. Simeon A. Ola said.
According to the reports, the suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels barged into the compound at around 10:20 p.m. at Barangay (village) Poblacion, Pio V Corpus town in Masbate.
However the communist group withdrew towards unknown direction after the security guard on duty traded shots with the rebels.
Recovered from the scene were fragments of the improvised explosive device.
The destruction of the telecommunication sites and equipments in Masbate was the second Globe cell site that was attacked by the NPA group.
Last May 14, the rebels torched the Globe Telecom in Catanduanes. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Cebu Pacific office robbed
5.29.09
LEGAZPI CITY – Airplane ticket sales fell at the hands of a suspected robbery gang in a ticket office at Sorsogon, Thursday noon, police official reported Friday.
At least three unidentified men barged at around 1:15 p.m. inside the ticketing office of the Cebu Pacific Airlines located at Barangay (village) Piot, Sorsogon City, said Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Initial investigation showed that the robbers entered the main door and forcibly opened the drawer, carting away the proceeds of airplane ticket sales, amounting to P50,000.
The employees, on the other hand, were outside the office, taking their lunch during the incident and when they came back, the sales were found missing.
The suspects fled towards Legazpi City on board a blue motorcycle with no plate numbers. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
LEGAZPI CITY – Airplane ticket sales fell at the hands of a suspected robbery gang in a ticket office at Sorsogon, Thursday noon, police official reported Friday.
At least three unidentified men barged at around 1:15 p.m. inside the ticketing office of the Cebu Pacific Airlines located at Barangay (village) Piot, Sorsogon City, said Chief Inspector Ayn Natuel, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Initial investigation showed that the robbers entered the main door and forcibly opened the drawer, carting away the proceeds of airplane ticket sales, amounting to P50,000.
The employees, on the other hand, were outside the office, taking their lunch during the incident and when they came back, the sales were found missing.
The suspects fled towards Legazpi City on board a blue motorcycle with no plate numbers. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
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