LEGAZPI CITY – Government troops have captured an abandoned rebel camp during their operations in Catanduanes on Tuesday morning, a military spokesperson said on Wednesday.
The camp was discovered by the operating troops of the 83rd Infantry Battalion led by First Lieutenant Darre P. Mariano at Sitio Sara, Barangay san Miguel Panganiban at around 7:00 a.m., said Captain Razaleigh G. Bansawan, spokesperson of the 901st Infantry Battalion, in a text message.
According to Lieutenant Coronel Romeo Basco, battalion commander of the 83rd IB, the recently found camp can accommodate 15 persons.
This is the fifth encampment recovered by the soldiers since August 9 in Bicol that came through the assistance of the civilians, said Bansawan.
Meanwhile, prior to this, a woman rebel was arrested by the government troops on Monday evening.
Dominga Cristobal alias Enggay was apprehended at around 7:00 p.m. in Catanduanes and resulted to the recovery of a .38 revolver pistol with eight rounds of ammunition from her possession.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Albay top NPA rebel nabbed
LEGAZPI CITY -- A high-ranking member o f the New People’s Army in Albay was captured by the government troops in Ligao City on Tuesday noon, a military spokesperson said Wednesday.
Miguel Pedrateja alias ‘Mike’, one of the staff members of the Albay Terrorist Group in the 1st district of the province under Edgardo ‘Palong’ Sevilla was arrested in his safe house at Barangay Nabunton, Ligao City at around 1:00 p.m., said Captain Razaleigh G. Bansawan, spokesperson of the 901st Infantry Battalion, in a text message.
Police operatives seized an M-16 rifle, one M-653, one caliber 22 rifle, an Ingram with ammos and four hand grenades after the arrest, said Bansawan.
The rebel was also responsible in the reported series of extortions activities, intimidations and harassment in the 2nd and 3rd districts of Albay.
Bansawan added that Pedrateja has pending standing warrant of arrest before Ligao City Prosecutor for a murder case after killing CSU Chief Expedito Ribaya on Decmber 12, 2007
Miguel Pedrateja alias ‘Mike’, one of the staff members of the Albay Terrorist Group in the 1st district of the province under Edgardo ‘Palong’ Sevilla was arrested in his safe house at Barangay Nabunton, Ligao City at around 1:00 p.m., said Captain Razaleigh G. Bansawan, spokesperson of the 901st Infantry Battalion, in a text message.
Police operatives seized an M-16 rifle, one M-653, one caliber 22 rifle, an Ingram with ammos and four hand grenades after the arrest, said Bansawan.
The rebel was also responsible in the reported series of extortions activities, intimidations and harassment in the 2nd and 3rd districts of Albay.
Bansawan added that Pedrateja has pending standing warrant of arrest before Ligao City Prosecutor for a murder case after killing CSU Chief Expedito Ribaya on Decmber 12, 2007
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
3 NPA minors nabbed in Catanduanes
LEGAZPI CITY -- At least three minor New People’s Army members were captured by the soldiers in an encounter on Tuesday morning in the island province of Catanduanes, a military spokesperson said Wednesday.
The clash between the government troops and the 20 rebels happened at around 8:00 a.m. at Barangay (village) Sabluyon in Caramoran town, Catanduanes, said Captain Razaleigh G. Bansawan, spokesperson of the 901st Infantry Battalion, in a text message.
The three minors, all boys, aged 12, 15 and 19 years old were apprehended by the elements of the 83rd Infantry Battalion and are now under the social welfare for the custody, added Bansawan.
A running gunfight ensued that lasted an hour to save the three young rebels, said Bansawan.
Bansawan said that the soldiers were preempted to use volume of fire due to the presence of three minors utilized by the NPAs in their operations.
“They manage to escape because we value the lives of innocent children used by them,” explained Bansawan.
Recovered from the crime scene were M-14 and M-16 rifles.
No reported casualty on the government side, while undetermined number of wounded rebels has yet to determine.
Meanwhile, the NPAs in Catanduanes are now scampering for safety as the joint forces of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the PNP Bicol are now in pursuit operations. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
The clash between the government troops and the 20 rebels happened at around 8:00 a.m. at Barangay (village) Sabluyon in Caramoran town, Catanduanes, said Captain Razaleigh G. Bansawan, spokesperson of the 901st Infantry Battalion, in a text message.
The three minors, all boys, aged 12, 15 and 19 years old were apprehended by the elements of the 83rd Infantry Battalion and are now under the social welfare for the custody, added Bansawan.
A running gunfight ensued that lasted an hour to save the three young rebels, said Bansawan.
Bansawan said that the soldiers were preempted to use volume of fire due to the presence of three minors utilized by the NPAs in their operations.
“They manage to escape because we value the lives of innocent children used by them,” explained Bansawan.
Recovered from the crime scene were M-14 and M-16 rifles.
No reported casualty on the government side, while undetermined number of wounded rebels has yet to determine.
Meanwhile, the NPAs in Catanduanes are now scampering for safety as the joint forces of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the PNP Bicol are now in pursuit operations. Johana Vi Gasga/Inquirer Southern Luzon
Bicol team of doctors aids Ondoy victims
(Sept 28 - Oct 2, 2009)
A group of Bicolano doctors voluntarily offered assistance in the relief and medical operations for the victims of Ondoy’s wrath in Manila after it devastated thousands of shelters and livelihoods, leaving their places submerged into floods.
The first batch of the Department of Health (DOH) CHD Bicol Health Emergency Management Team (HEMT) Operation Tulong left for Manila last Wednesday (September 30) to assist other doctors in treating patients who were affected by the typhoon’s aftermath.
According to Officer in Charge Assistant Regional Director Dr. Virgilio Ludovice, the team will be immediately deployed in Tanay, Rizal, which also coincided with the request for assistance of the DOH Region IV-A Director Gerardo V. Bayugo.
The HEMT is composed of 20 personnel from the CHD Headquarters in Legazpi City, the Bicol Medical Center (BMC), and the Bicol Sanitarium (BS), including five medical personnel and a surgeon, six nurses and support staff trained in Basic Life Support (BLS).
All of its members had trainings during the disaster brought about by previous typhoons which devastated Bicol, including the Super typhoon Reming last 2007. The team is also self-sufficient as they brought along their own necessities, sleeping bags and tents, said DOH V.
Overall Team Leader Dr. Rose Rempillo, regional health emergency management services coordinator explained that the HEMT will be endorsed to Director Bayugo medicines, medical supplies and relief goods including 1500 pieces of new sleeping materials for distribution.
The other team leaders who extended aids to the victims are Dr. Jimmy dela Vina of the BS and Dr. Pastor G. Consolacion of the BMC.
We also intend to impart our experiences in managing health emergencies during disasters, Dr. Rempillo said.
“Our medical team is meant to address the immediate physical and medical concerns. The WASH team is in charge of water safety and waste management especially in evacuation sites. The DS team conducts surveillance on disease outbreaks which may occur during disasters, while the MHPSM comes in after to conduct stress de-briefing sessions for disaster victims,” she said.
Rempillo added that in preparation for any eventuality and as a follow-up on the initial medical assistance, the DOH CHD Bicol Water, Sanotation and the Mentl Health and Psycho-Social Management (MHPSM) team is on alert status for possible deployment.
A group of Bicolano doctors voluntarily offered assistance in the relief and medical operations for the victims of Ondoy’s wrath in Manila after it devastated thousands of shelters and livelihoods, leaving their places submerged into floods.
The first batch of the Department of Health (DOH) CHD Bicol Health Emergency Management Team (HEMT) Operation Tulong left for Manila last Wednesday (September 30) to assist other doctors in treating patients who were affected by the typhoon’s aftermath.
According to Officer in Charge Assistant Regional Director Dr. Virgilio Ludovice, the team will be immediately deployed in Tanay, Rizal, which also coincided with the request for assistance of the DOH Region IV-A Director Gerardo V. Bayugo.
The HEMT is composed of 20 personnel from the CHD Headquarters in Legazpi City, the Bicol Medical Center (BMC), and the Bicol Sanitarium (BS), including five medical personnel and a surgeon, six nurses and support staff trained in Basic Life Support (BLS).
All of its members had trainings during the disaster brought about by previous typhoons which devastated Bicol, including the Super typhoon Reming last 2007. The team is also self-sufficient as they brought along their own necessities, sleeping bags and tents, said DOH V.
Overall Team Leader Dr. Rose Rempillo, regional health emergency management services coordinator explained that the HEMT will be endorsed to Director Bayugo medicines, medical supplies and relief goods including 1500 pieces of new sleeping materials for distribution.
The other team leaders who extended aids to the victims are Dr. Jimmy dela Vina of the BS and Dr. Pastor G. Consolacion of the BMC.
We also intend to impart our experiences in managing health emergencies during disasters, Dr. Rempillo said.
“Our medical team is meant to address the immediate physical and medical concerns. The WASH team is in charge of water safety and waste management especially in evacuation sites. The DS team conducts surveillance on disease outbreaks which may occur during disasters, while the MHPSM comes in after to conduct stress de-briefing sessions for disaster victims,” she said.
Rempillo added that in preparation for any eventuality and as a follow-up on the initial medical assistance, the DOH CHD Bicol Water, Sanotation and the Mentl Health and Psycho-Social Management (MHPSM) team is on alert status for possible deployment.
Medical team goes to Camalig for the 2nd time
(Sept 28-Oct 2, 2009)
The Municipal Government of Camalig conducted a medical mission and humanitarian activities for the second time in Camalig town, Albay last October 5.
A total of 213 residents benefited from the free medical consultations, while at least 35 were given free dental services in the three villages of Taplacon, Maninila and Taloto in Camalig town, Albay.
The said medical mission was participated in by the Municipal Health Office of Camalig, headed by Dra. Ma. Crispa Florence MD and Dr. Saniel Surabos MD; Rural Health Unit/Barangay Healthyworkers headed by Ms Brenda Moratalla; volunteer nurses from Aquinas university, headed by Ms. Molly Sarmento and; the 901st Infantry Brigade, PA headed by Major Inocencio Santos.
The activity was part of the Barangay empowerment being undertaken by the ACCORD team in facilitating the delivery of basic social services in the communities.
The people expressed their gratitude for the volunteers who treated them and for continuously helping them to address their immediate needs.
The Municipal Government of Camalig conducted a medical mission and humanitarian activities for the second time in Camalig town, Albay last October 5.
A total of 213 residents benefited from the free medical consultations, while at least 35 were given free dental services in the three villages of Taplacon, Maninila and Taloto in Camalig town, Albay.
The said medical mission was participated in by the Municipal Health Office of Camalig, headed by Dra. Ma. Crispa Florence MD and Dr. Saniel Surabos MD; Rural Health Unit/Barangay Healthyworkers headed by Ms Brenda Moratalla; volunteer nurses from Aquinas university, headed by Ms. Molly Sarmento and; the 901st Infantry Brigade, PA headed by Major Inocencio Santos.
The activity was part of the Barangay empowerment being undertaken by the ACCORD team in facilitating the delivery of basic social services in the communities.
The people expressed their gratitude for the volunteers who treated them and for continuously helping them to address their immediate needs.
Medical services extended in Camalig
(Sept. 28- Oct 2, 2009)
LEGAZPI CITY – It’s about caring and healing through a mission.
The Municipal Government of Camalig launched a medical mission and humanitarian activities at Barangay Panoypoy in Camalig town, Albay last October 1.
A total of 232 residents benefited from the free medical consultations, while at least 76 were given free dental services in the three villages of Panoypoy, Del Rosario and Magogonall in Camalig town, Albay.
The said medical mission was participated in by the Municipal Health Office of Camalig, headed by Dra. Ma. Crispa Florence MD and Dr. Saniel Surabos MD; Rural Health Unit/Barangay Healthyworkers headed by Ms Brenda Moratalla; volunteer nurses from Aquinas university, headed by Ms. Molly Sarmento and; the 901st Infantry Brigade, PA headed by Major Inocencio Santos.
The activity was part of the Barangay empowerment being undertaken by the ACCORD team in facilitating the delivery of basic social services in the communities.
The people expressed their gratitude for the volunteers who treated them and for continuously helping them to address their immediate needs.
LEGAZPI CITY – It’s about caring and healing through a mission.
The Municipal Government of Camalig launched a medical mission and humanitarian activities at Barangay Panoypoy in Camalig town, Albay last October 1.
A total of 232 residents benefited from the free medical consultations, while at least 76 were given free dental services in the three villages of Panoypoy, Del Rosario and Magogonall in Camalig town, Albay.
The said medical mission was participated in by the Municipal Health Office of Camalig, headed by Dra. Ma. Crispa Florence MD and Dr. Saniel Surabos MD; Rural Health Unit/Barangay Healthyworkers headed by Ms Brenda Moratalla; volunteer nurses from Aquinas university, headed by Ms. Molly Sarmento and; the 901st Infantry Brigade, PA headed by Major Inocencio Santos.
The activity was part of the Barangay empowerment being undertaken by the ACCORD team in facilitating the delivery of basic social services in the communities.
The people expressed their gratitude for the volunteers who treated them and for continuously helping them to address their immediate needs.
Free medical check-ups, humanitarian services to Legazpeños
LEGAZPI CITY – The City Health Office (CHO) of Legazpi, in collaboration with other local agencies launched a medical mission and humanitarian activities at Sitio Puting Daga, Barangay Cabangan , Legazpi City last September 28.
Dubbed “Peace and Security, our Shared Responsibility”, the Legazpi CHO conducted medical services, which include medical check-up, consultation, tooth extractions, circumcision, feeding and ophthalmology for eye check up.
The activity was also supported by the Armed Foprces of the Philippines (AFP) Concerns on Community Organizing for Development (ACCORD) team of the 901st Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army in collaboration with the Adventist Community Service of Legazpi City; Junior Chamber International Daraga and the provincial government of Legazpi City.
A kick-off activity was held with invited lecturers from Joint Task Force, Magayon of AFP, 21st Civil relation Unit of the AFP and the Philippine Drugs Enforcement Agency (PDEA 5).
The activity was part of the information drive that focused on environment, disaster preparedness/response and drug prevention.
Dubbed “Peace and Security, our Shared Responsibility”, the Legazpi CHO conducted medical services, which include medical check-up, consultation, tooth extractions, circumcision, feeding and ophthalmology for eye check up.
The activity was also supported by the Armed Foprces of the Philippines (AFP) Concerns on Community Organizing for Development (ACCORD) team of the 901st Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army in collaboration with the Adventist Community Service of Legazpi City; Junior Chamber International Daraga and the provincial government of Legazpi City.
A kick-off activity was held with invited lecturers from Joint Task Force, Magayon of AFP, 21st Civil relation Unit of the AFP and the Philippine Drugs Enforcement Agency (PDEA 5).
The activity was part of the information drive that focused on environment, disaster preparedness/response and drug prevention.
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