Author: Fred Salcedo

HINDI AKO NARCO-POLITICIAN-V. MAYOR MARCAIDA NG P. PRINCESA, PALAWAN

“WALA”ako sa listahan ng Narco-Politician” Ito ang binigyan diin kahapon ni Puerto Princesa Vice Mayor Luis Marcaida matapos na mapag-alaman ng kanyang kampo na mayroong isinasagawang signature campaign sa kanilang bayan laban sa kanya na idinadawit bilang protector ng droga, upang mapasama sa listahan ni Pangulong Rodrigo ‘Roa Duterte. Sa isinagawang press conference, isiniwalat ni Marcaida sa mga mamamahayag ang inilabas na open letter laban sa kanya na naglalayon na palabasin na siya ay protector ng illegal drug activities sa kaniilang bayan. “Dahil dito ay nagdulot ng labis na pag-alala at takot ang kanyang pamilya ,hinala niya na ang baka ang mga taong nasa likod nito ay may masamang binabalak sa akin o di kaya sa aking pamilya at palalabasin nila na ako ay isang narco-politician pero ang akin tignan muli ang mahabang listahan ng mga narco-politician na inilabas ng ating mahal na pangulo ay hindi ako kasama sa listahan,” paliwanag pa ni Marcaida. Sinabi pa ng opisyal na siya ay bukas sakaling ibig na isailalim siya sa imbestigasyon ng PDEA, PNP o anumang ahensya para ma linis ang kanyang pangalan at upang mapatunayan na rin na isa lamang ‘demolition job’ ito ng kanyang kalaban sa pulitika. Napagalaman na si Marcaida ay nakatakda muling umupo bilang alkalde ng Puerto Princesa makaraan na baguhin muli ng Ombudsman ang desisyon na suspension order laban kay Mayor Lucilo Bayron at gawing ‘Dismissal...

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Four fire, jail officers get one-star rank

Interior and Local Government Officer-in-Charge Catalino S. Cuy today announced the promotion of four senior officers of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to the rank of Chief Superintendent equivalent to the rank of one-star general. Cuy identified the newly-promoted fire and jail officers as F/Sr. Supt. Louie Suralta Puracan, J/Sr. Supt. Ignacio Sarabia Panti, J/Sr. Supt. Dennis Uvas Rocamora, and J/Sr. Supt. Efren Altamira Nemeno. He said the new one-star generals are all graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA). Puracan is from Class 1992 and presently the Regional Director of BFP Region 12, while Panti belongs to Class 1989 and is the Chief, Directorial Staff, Office of the Director, BJMP-NHQ. From Class 1995 is Rocamora who is also the Regional Director of BJMP Region 7, while Nemeno is a member of Class 1994 and the Regional Director of BJMP Region 9. The four officers took their oath before Cuy late last week at the DILG-NAPOLCOM Center Building in Quezon City. The officers were endorsed by the Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and recommended by the former DILG Secretary.  Their promotions were approved by President Rodrigo Duterte last June 28,...

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DILG warns public vs scammers soliciting nominations for barangay OIC post

Interior and Local Government Officer-in-Charge Catalino S. Cuy is warning the public to be vigilant and report scammers who solicit nominations to be appointed as Officer in Charge (OIC) Punong Barangay or Barangay Chairman in exchange for money. Cuy said that there are reports coming from the Department’s regional offices confirming certain unscrupulous individuals going around various barangays asking for the names of possible appointees to be positioned as OIC of the barangay. “The Department denies link or connection with any of these organizations or groups of people. We are still awaiting further instructions and developments about the 2017 Barangay Elections, so we encourage the public to report such illegal activities to the DILG,” he stressed. He said that it is imperative to wait for the Congress’ final say while at the same time, staying clear from some exploitative and deceitful people who try to take advantage of the hiatus. In a directive released recently, Cuy said that the Department does not sanction nor endorse any and all forms of solicitation regarding appointments to posts in the government. He also encouraged people to ignore SMS or text messages asking for money, favors or any other matter in exchange for appointment to government positions. “Please do not entertain or fall prey to these scammers,” he said. Reports also confirmed that some entities organizing ‘oath-taking ceremonies’ for aspiring barangay officials in...

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BJMP inmates received livelihood and educational support from Congressional Spouses Foundation

The Congressional Spouses Foundation, Inc. (CSFI) headed by its President Emelita Alvarez turned-over to BJMP the trust fund amounting to Php 500,000 intended for the livelihood programs of inmates yesterday. The activity coincides with the opening of MCJ’s Munting Aklatan, CSFI in partnership with the Department of Education brought sets of books for the Alternative Learning System of inmates. “It is important that we provide the inmates livelihood programs and we are thankful that the Congressional Spouses Foundation extend its support to us ”, BJMP Chief Serafin P Barretto Jr said CSFI has been supporting the “One Jail, One Product” program of the BJMP for almost a year now. “Jails should be places of second chances and we are here to support that goal by providing our inmates a sufficient capital to pursue their crafts”, CSFI President Emelita Alvarez said during interview. Livelihood programs are critical component of rehabilitation among inmates prior to their reintegration back to their respective communities. “Lack of sustainable livelihood causes inmates to return in their usual criminal activities. While they are under our care, the BJMP and other service providers like CSFI, CHEERS and TESDA are equipping them with necessary skills training and livelihood support”, Barretto emphasized. The BJMP has been implementing training to enhance inmates’ livelihood skills and craftsmanship. In Manila City Jail Male and Female Dormitories where the turn-over ceremony was held,...

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QCPD, LTO-NCR Raid House Making Fake Plates and Arrest Couple

Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Director, Police Chief Superintendent Guillermo Lorenzo T Eleazar reported to National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief, PDir Oscar D Albayalde, the arrest of a couple for allegedly manufacturing fake car plates during the implementation of a search warrant in Brgy. Silangan, Quezon City. Report showed that authorities received information about the manufacture of fake car plates by live-in couple Kristine Nemenzo and her husband Jahaziel Alcantara using their printing and design business as a front. Acting on the information, police sought and obtained search warrant No. 5422 (17), dated July 3, 2017, issued by Hon. Judge Fernando T. Sagun of QC RTC Br 78. At about 8:30 a.m., July 5, 2017, joint personnel of QCPD DSOU and LTO-NCR swooped down on Kriziel’s Embossed Design Services at #9 Dove St., Sitio Veterans, Brgy. Bagong Silangan, arresting the suspects after seeing proof of the crime. Operatives confiscated 29 fake car plates, 3 motorcycle plates, 33 steel plate sheets, car steel plate press, 1 laptop, 1 cutting board, 1 cold laminated board, 1 record book, 25 receipts of LBC Express and several car plate layouts. Also, a Volkswagen with fake plate NFR 262 and a motorcycle with fake plate 8656PB were seized. The suspects were charged with violation of P.D. 1730 (Declaring the Syndicated Printing, Manufacture, Distribution, Possession or Use of Fake Official Bureau of Land...

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Manila Fire District Conducts 1st Manila Fire Brigade Summit

To strengthen the firefighting capability of the City of Manila, Manila Fire District Marshal Superintendent Antonio N. Razal Jr. spearheaded the launching of the 1st Manila Fire Brigade Summit at Sta. Cruz, Manila last June 27, 2017. A total of 335 fire volunteers from different barangays within the City of Manila attended the said event and pledge their commitment to preserve the City against destructive fires. Also present on the said event are different department heads of the local government of Manila which include Atty. Ericson Alcovendaz of the Office of the City Administrator, Mr. Dennis Alcoreza from the...

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400 LGUs nationwide still need fire trucks – DILG

Around 400 municipalities nationwide still do not have their own firetrucks to immediately respond during fire emergencies, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). DILG Officer-in-Charge Catalino S. Cuy feels sorry that some of these towns could have been the recipients of the 24 new Rosenbauer fire trucks that remain stuck in the Port of Batangas since April this year. The said 24 units are part of the second batch of Rosenbauer fire trucks from Austria which are now the subject of a pending petition before the Supreme Court, questioning the firetrucks deal. “With the said firetrucks, these towns should now have been in a much better position to provide timely and efficient fire services to their constituents,” said Cuy. He, however, explained that the Department is in active consultation with the Office of the Solicitor General which has advised the DILG to wait until the issue is resolved by the Court before proceeding with the firetrucks distribution. “The fire trucks are really of superior quality but we could not just push through with the distribution right away because of the current situation,” he noted. He said that the deal with Austrian government was entered into by the Department with clearance from the Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Justice (DOJ), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), and the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA). The Department...

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NAPOLCOM sets special PNP promotional exams

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announced the conduct of Special PNP Promotional Examinations for police officers who are about to be attrited due to non-promotion. The period of filing of applications started on June 27 until July 17, 2017. NAPOLCOM Vice-Chairman and Executive Officer Atty. Rogelio T. Casurao said that the special promotional exams scheduled on July 30, 2017 are open exclusively to all PNP uniformed personnel (Police Officers, Senior Police Officers, Police Inspectors and Police Superintendents) who are college graduates and who were not promoted for at least nine (9) years as of December 31, 2017. Application forms and index cards can be obtained for free at any NAPOLCOM Regional Office nationwide. They may also be downloaded from www.napolcom.gov.ph. Applicants may file their application forms personally at any of the 18 NAPOLCOM Regional Offices nationwide indicating their choice of examination center, i.e., Makati City (NCR), Cebu City (Region 7), Tacloban City (Region 8), Zamboanga City (Region 9) and General Santos City (Region 12). Applications received through postal mail shall not be processed. Application form must be accompanied by the following documents: two recent, identical and color 1”x1” ID pictures with white background and complete name tag (indicate the rank before the name); one legal size window envelope with P20 worth of mailing stamp; certified true copy of Attested Appointment, Plantilla Appointment or PNP Absorption Order; and Report of...

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Sikyu Hinostage ang Sarili, kalaboso

  Sa sobrang kalasingan, kalaboso ang isang security guard matapos na magwala at “ihostage” ang kanyang sarili sa loob ng kanilang barraks sa Centris Compound kahapon ng umaga sa Quezon City. Ayon kay Quezon City Police District (QCPD) director, Chief Supt. Guillermo Lorenzo T. Eleazar, matapos ang limang oras na negosasyon sumuko si Herminigildo Marsula Jr., ng palmera Northwind City, Phase 2B, Lot 16, Brgy. Kaypian, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan. Nauna rito, dakong 3:00am nang malasing matapos na makipag-inuman sa kapwa guwardiya si Marsula sa loob ng guard office, kinuha nito ang kanyang baril at lumabas saka tinutukan...

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DILG to fire bureau: Intensify fire safety inspection on high rise establishments

Interior and Local Government Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary Catalino Cuy reminds the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to intensify fire safety inspection on high-rise buildings or establishments. Cuy issued the reminder following the 24-1 Grenfell Tower inferno fire in London’s North Kensington district that left 30 people dead, and several people injured. “We do not want a Grenfell Tower fire incident to happen in our country. Let us therefore ensure that high-rise buildings are regularly inspected and they comply with fire safety standards,” says Cuy. The BFP is required by law to conduct fire safety inspection of all buildings and establishments to determine their compliance on the provisions of the Fire Code of the Philippines. Buildings or high-rise establishments must have fire alarm systems, fire detectors, fire extinguishers, automatic fire sprinklers system (AFSS), among others. They must also have their own team’s employees or fire brigade to be trained by the fire bureau. Cuy mentions that the BFP-NCR led by Sr. Supt. Wilberto Rico Neil Kwan Tui has a lot of responsibility on his shoulders as Metro Manila has around 1,700 high-rise buildings or establishments. Cities with high-rise establishments are mostly found in Makati, Manila, Quezon, Pasig, Pasay, Muntinlupa and...

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