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OPPAP EXTENDS LIVELIHOOD ASSISTANCE TO FORMER NPA REBELS
Saturday 11th of February 2012
VIRAC, Catanduanes, Feb. 11 (PIA) -- The Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPPAP) recently awarded checks ranging from P10,000 to P50,000 in funding for livelihood projects to 12 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Catanduanes under the Social Integration Program (SIP).
The former members of the rebel group received their checks in a simple ceremony held last week at the headquarters of the Philippine Army 83rd Infantry Battalion in Lictin, San Andres. Philippine National Police (PNP) provincial director Senior Superintendent Lito Pitallano, provincial consultant on social welfare and development Priscilla...
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29Jan2012QUEZON CITY, Jan. 29 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) has extended its condolences to the families of blast victims after a vintage bomb recently exploded while being defused in a junk shop in Taguig City. The incident has left four persons dead including two members of the PNP Special Action Force (SAF) while injuring 11 more. “We extend our sincerest condolences to the families of Cris Daguio and Liza Grimaldo who died in the explosion along with SAF troope...
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29Jan2012PALO, Leyte, Jan. 29 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Eastern Visayas launched the new Crime Incident Reporting System, also known as the “e-Blotter” system, at the Leyte Police Provincial Office, Tacloban City Police Office and at the Ormoc City Police Office. PNP Region 8 Director Arnold Revilla said that the three police offices are the pilot areas in Region 8 for the e-Blotter system which is one of PNP Chief Nicanor Bartolome’s top programs geared ...
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27Jan2012CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Jan. 27 (PIA) -- The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) will implement the Online Examination Application Scheduling System (OLEASS) for the conduct of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Examinations scheduled on April 29. NAPOLCOM Regional Director Manuel Pontanal said OLEASS shall be implemented from Feb. 1 to 13. In this system, an applicant must first secure a scheduled appointment online before going personally to the re...
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26Jan2012CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro, Jan. 26 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) - Police Regional Office (PRO) MIMAROPA has deployed 100 soldiers of Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB) to Basilan. On the morning of Jan. 19, Regional Director Police Chief Superintendent Artemio G. Hicaban led the deployment in a simple send-off ceremony held in front of PRO MIMAROPA Administrative Building at Camp Efigenio Navarro, Barangay Suqui in this city. According to Hicban, the ...
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23Jan2012STO. DOMINGO, Ilocos Sur, Jan. 24 (PIA) – Napapigsa ti kampania kontra iti illegal a panagkalap kadagiti kabaybayan iti Ilocos Sur babaen ti panagtitinnulong ti puersa ti Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Philippine National Police (PNP) ken Maritime Police kalpasan ti pannakakonpiskar ti 27 a kilo ti nabungbongan nga ikan a mailaklako iti tiendaan iti daytoy nga ili itay lawasna. Kinuna ni Benny Saraos, Provincial Fishery Officer iti BFAR, a babaen iti nagtipon a ...
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12Jan2012BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 12 (PIA) -- The Police Regional Office 13 commissioned officers came in full force to pay their annual traditional “New Year’s” courtesy call to Caraga Philippine National Police (PNP) Director Police Chief Superintendent Reynaldo S. Rafal, early this morning at the front of the administration building of the regional police headquarters, Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, Libertad, this city. Following a brief program highlighted by the director’s New Y...
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04Jan2012BATANGAS CITY, Jan. 1 (PIA) --As a result of their unrelenting campaign against illegal drugs in the province, the provincial police office (PPO) of the Philippine National Police in Batangas has conducted 287 search and seizure operations last year. "We are persistent in our endeavor to lessen if not totally eradicate cases on prohibited drugs in the whole province," PNP Provincial Director P/Sr. Supt. Rosauro Acio said. Based on the PPOs records, 164 pushers and 275...
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23Dec2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Dec. 23 (PIA) -– The Philippine National Police (PNP) has stepped up its operation in helping Sendong-stricken Northern Mindanao. Police Director General Nicanor A. Bartolome, in his visit, yesterday, to cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro, said he has ordered the deployment of additional police elements in the region for the continuing rescue, recovery and retrieval operations. As of yesterday, the PNP has already deployed 300 police officers coming ...
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27Nov2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Nov. 27 (PIA) -– Around 200 additional personnel are deployed here in preparation for the yuletide season. PCSupt. Jufel C. Adriatico, regional director of the Philippine National Police (PNP) - Region 10, has ordered the deployment of PNP personnel performing administrative function to perform beat patrol duty in order to prevent crime volume increases this yuletide. These personnel are deployed on rotation basis starting Nov...
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24Nov2011KORONADAL CITY, Nov 24 (PIA) -- A technical team of the regional office of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM 12) expects to complete inspection of Philippine National Police (PNP) units in Soccsksargen Region in the coming week. Brian Bingil, information officer of NAPOLCOM 12, said the technical personnel directed to conduct the inspections could wind-up the survey next week with the remaining four municipalities of South Cotabato that should unde...
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05Nov2011KORONADAL CITY, Nov 5 (PIA) -- At least 33 short firearms were recovered by c in a raid this morning at Purok Manilawon, Barangay Lambuntong, Surallah in South Cotabato. PO3 Edwin Cahurao, Surallah Philippine National Police (PNP) investigator, said they were able to sieze 11 pistols and 22 revolvers, all homemade, from the residence of Honorio Cabalida, alias “Dodong.” Police also recovered machine guns, machine pistols, calibre rifles, M-203 tube, and ammunitions from the su...
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02Nov2011KORONADAL CITY, Nov. 2 (PIA) -- Yesterday’s commemoration of All Saints’ Day has been generally peaceful, according to the initial assessment of the Police Regional Office 12 (PRO 12). P/CSupt. Benjardi Mantele , PRO 12 regional director said police stations all over Soccsksargen Region have not monitored any untoward incident related to the celebration since October 31 until November 1. He said, with the establishment of Police Assistan...
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01Nov2011ILOILO CITY, Nov. 1 (PIA) -– The Philippine National Police (PNP) is deploying some 400 police personnel to maintain peace and order and provide police services in case of emergencies at cemeteries throughout this city in connection with the observance of All Saints and All Souls Day. Iloilo City Police Office Director S/Supt. Marieto Valerio said in an interview with a local radio station today, Nov. 1 that they have also tapped the support of Barangay Tanods and Barangay Peaceke...
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01Nov2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Nov. 1 (PIA) -– Sea passengers should be at the port at least three hours before departure time and refrain from bringing restricted/ prohibited items/cargo on board ships in order to avoid inconvenience and prevent undue delays of ship voyages. These reminders came from Commodore Elson E. Hermogino, Commander of the Philippine Coast Guard District of Northern Mindanao (PCGDNM), in order to ensure the orderly operation of sea transport facilit...
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31Oct2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Oct. 31 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police, region 10 (PNP-10), will provide maximum security coverage and public safety services to all residents in the region, during the “Undas.” This assurance came from P/Chief Supt. Jufel C. Adriatico, Regional Director of PNP-10, who said he has directed all PNP units in the region to provide security assistance to people along the highways and major thoroughfares, and traffic management in ro...
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29Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 29 (PIA) -- Land Transportation and Traffic Management Office (LTTMO) head Alfredo Radaza of this city said the office is enforcing traffic re-routing scheme in time with the city’s commemoration of All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day on November 1 and 2, 2011. According to Radaza, LTTMO traffic enforce personnel were already given assignments during the two-day commemoration. He added that traffic enforcers will be distributed to all cemeteries in ...
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26Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 26 (PIA) -- Vice Mayor Lawrence Lemuel Fortun today said the city government is now preparing for the forthcoming All Souls’ and All Saints’ Day celebration. In an interview with a local radio station here, the official who is the acting mayor of the city said the city government has already coordinated with the local Philippine National Police (PNP) to ensure peace and security among the Butuanons during the two-day celebration. Fortun adde...
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25Oct2011BUTUAN CITY, Oct. 25 (PIA) -- “An all-out war is destructive, but a new peace and amnesty plan will win the peace,” said BGen Charito B Plaza of the 7th Air Force Wing Reserve of the Philippine Air Force. In a press statement issued by the first lady general of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Reserve Force, Plaza said with the recent and continuous attacks and firefight in Caraga Region, Basilan and the various parts of Mindanao, she is so disturbed and worried with the se...
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23Sep2011KORONADAL CITY, Sept 23 (PIA) -- Police senior superintendent Randolph Delfin, the new police provincial director of South Cotabato assured the public that his administration is on the right track in ensuring security of the entire province. In a recent meeting with the press at the provincial capitol, Delfin announced that he is now focusing on strengthening the operational readiness and restoring discipline among members of the police force under his lead...
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20Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Set. 21 (PIA) -- Umani ngayon ng iba’t-ibang reaksiyon sa publiko ang nangyaring malawakang welga kahapon ng iilang transport drivers at operators dito. Ayon kay Aling Felisa Jimenez, maybahay at may tatlong anak, maraming trabaho ang naantala kahapon dahil walang masasakyan ang mga manggagawa dito. Aniya, naging perwisyo ito lalung-lalo na sa mga manggagawang arawan ang pasahod. Si Aling Felisa ang tagapagbantay ng kanilang sari-sari store. “Dahi...
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14Sep2011BUTUAN CITY, Sept. 14 (PIA) – Surigao del Sur Provincial Governor Johnny Pimentel today called on members of the communist rebels to dialogue with provincial officials to resolve insurgency issues. In an interview with a local radio station here this morning, Gov. Pimentel said the recent burning of equipment of construction companies--allegedly by members of the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People's Army and the National Democratic Front--in the area will greatl...
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11Sep2011KORONADAL CITY, Sept 11 (PIA) -- Outgoing South Cotabato Police Provincial Director P/SSupt. Nilo Wong has confirmed that he will be turning over the leadership of the provincial police force to the new director. Wong, who will be retiring on September 26, said he has already received instructions for the turnover ceremonies on September 14, to P/SSupt. Randolf Delfin. In an interview with a local media, Wong said he is very grateful to local officials, PNP personnel and residents of th...
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09Sep2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- To boost mobility of the Regional Crime Laboratory of the Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel and contribute to the enhancement of service to public, the city government turned over to PNP Crime Lab a 4x4 vehicle yesterday. Mayor Celso Lobregat personally turned over the vehicle to PNP Crime Lab Director PCSupt. Lorlie Arroyo and Regional Crime Lab Chief PSupt. Solomon Segundo. In a press statement, City Information Officer Sheila Covarrubia...
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09Sep2011GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Sept. 9 (PIA) -- With the police scalawags hogging the limelight, it is refreshing to note that there are still policemen who have successfully lived up to a successful and untainted career while at the same time keeping a solid home. The two Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel of region 12 who have become symbols of the moral uprightness in both careers and family lives are SPO4 Juanito Calimpong Castillo, Jr.of the Sarangani Police Provincial Office...
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05Sep2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Sept. 5 (PIA) -- A crime solution efficiency (CSE) of 24.67 percent was reported by the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Northern Mindanao, when it solved 2,115 out of 8,574 crimes, during the first semester of the year. “This was actually 4.58 percent higher compared to the 20.09 percent CSE reported in the same period of 2010,” said P/Supt. Robert Rodelas Baesa of the Regional Police Community Relations Division (RPCRD), region 10, ...
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27Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 27 (PIA) -- P/SSupt. Gerardo Rosales, Director of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO), has reminded the city fiesta revelers to be vigilant and not to lower their guard against unscrupulous individuals who might want to take advantage of the fiesta activities. Rosales issued the warning, despite reports of very low incidence of snatching and pick-pocketing, during the month-long activities that have been lined-up for the Aug. 28 city ...
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26Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 26 (PIA) – Smuggling suspect Lynard Allan Bigcas has been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), here, and has been turned-over to the proper authorities. He was arrested, exactly a week after a Warrant of Arrest (WOA) for Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunitions was issued by Judge Jose U. Yamut, Sr. of the Regional Trial Court, 10th Judicial Region, Branch 11, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, last Aug. 18. Bigcas was so...
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18Aug2011BUTUAN CITY, August 24 (PIA) -- Four hundred seventy-one members of Philippine National Police (PNP) in Caraga advanced in rank recently, as a mass oath-taking and pinning of ranks was held at Camp Rafael Rodriguez in Brgy. Libertad. Four police officers were elevated to police superintendent and another four to chief inspectors. Another seven were promoted to senior inspector. “They deserved to be promoted,” said PNP Caraga Deputy Regional Director for Admini...
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08Aug2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, August 8 (PIA) -- The Cagayan de Oro City Public Safety Company (CPSC) of Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10), in Northern Mindanao, has been cited the “Best City Public Safety Company.” This major award is given during the commemoration of the Philippine National Police’s 110th Police Service Anniversary, in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Aug. 8. President Benigno S. Aquino III, as the guest of honor and keynote speaker of the event, a...
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15Jul2011SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, July 15 (PIA) – Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo today led the awarding of housing units to personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in a ceremony held at the Heroes’ Ville Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)/PNP Housing Project site in barangay Gaya-Gaya, this city. Robredo said the awarding of the housing units is in line with the efforts of the present administration to provide peacekeeping person...
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06Jul2011ILOILO CITY, July 6 (PIA) -- Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Chairperson Rosario T. Cabrera thanked the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Western Visayas for supporting the council’s efforts in times of disasters. Speaking at the flag raising and kick-off ceremonies of the 16th Police Community Relations Month at Camp Delgado here, Cabrera also commended the officers and men of PNP6 for their dedication an...
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04Jul2011ILOILO CITY, July 4 (PIA) -– The Regional Association of National Government Executives (RANGE) turned over a check worth P45,000 to the Philippine National Police (PNP) Police Regional Office No. 6 as donation for the PNP PRO 6 Band. The fund represented the proceeds of the “Dinner for A Cause” held by RANGE last December 2010 especially to raise some amount with which to donate to the group popularly known in Western Visayas the region as “PNP6 Band.&rdqu...
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01Jul2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, July 01 (PIA) – In keeping with its mandate to ensure public safety and internal security, the Philippine National Police (PNP) is now ready to accept interested applicants. P/Chief Supt. Conrado E. Laza, regional director of Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10), said the hiring is set primarily to augment the present strength of the PNP in the region. Director General Raul Bacalzo, PNP chief, earlier this year, announced that th...
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09May2011KORONADAL CITY, May 9 (PIA) -- In the wake of ambush and grenade-throwing incidents in his municipality, Mayor Leonardo Escobillo called on the municipality’s constituents to work together to preserve peace and security in their place. During recent barangay consultative meetings with residents and officials of the municipality’s mining communities, namely Brgy. Pula bato, Brgy. Danlag, and Brgy Tablu, Mayor Escobillo told participants...
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02May2011BUTUAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- Congressman Jose S. Aquino II of the first congressional district covering Butuan City and the municipality of Las Nieves in Agusan del Norte recently said the use of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras may help in deterring crimes in a progressive city like Butuan. PSupt. Francisco Dungo, Butuan City Plice Office (BCPO) Deputy City Director for Operations said CCTV cameras have helped the Philippine National Police (PNP) in other big cities in Me...
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22Apr2011KORONADAL CITY, April 22 (PIA) -- In its continuing advocacy to fight drug addiction at the village level, the Community Development Information Council (CDIC) based in Tampakan town in South Cotabato will bring its information-dissemination campaign to the barangays. Lawyer Ma. Theresa Peñera, CDIC chairperson and Sangguniang Bayan member, said that from May 4 to May 23, CDIC will hold a series of forums regarding drugs and drug abuse specifically targetin...
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21Apr2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Apr. 20 (PIA) -- Emma, one of the passengers, felt more secured with the physical presence of “men in uniform” conducting “inspection” as she boarded a passenger bus heading for Pagadian City, a six to seven-hour ride from here. “Mas omentao el alegria na byahe si campante na siguridad” (it’s an added pleasure to travel with confidence on security),” she said. Emma, is just one of the many passengers in this city who felt se...
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19Apr2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, April 19, (PIA) – The Land Transportation Office (LTO), region 10, is set to implement “Gabay sa Mamamayan, Kalakbay 2011” effective April 20-May 1, 2011. Lawyer Esteban M. Baltazar, Jr., Director of LTO-10 said the Gabay sa Mamamayan is a Land Transport Response Scheme for “Zero-Accident,” that advocates for “Ligtas na Daan, Ligtas na Mamamayan” (road safety of citizens). It aims to ensure road safety on la...
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18Apr2011KORONADAL CITY, April 18 (PIA) -- Security of public places has been strengthened for the celebration of the Holy Week, Philippine National Police (PNP) 12 Regional Director Chief Superintendent Benjardi Mantele said today. Mantele said he has already ordered all police units to beef up security especially in public places including tourists destinations in the four provinces and major cities for the Holy Week. He said this is especially necessary afte...
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06Apr2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, April 6 (PIA) –- A total crime volume of 17,567 was noted to have occurred in Northern Mindanao region 10, lower by 61.17% compared to 45,240 in 2009. P/Chief Supt. Conrado E. Laza, Director of the Philippine National Police (PNP), said this already include the reports from the region’s five (5) provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental, along with its six (6) component cities and two (2) hig...
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22Feb2011CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Feb. 22 (PIA) – The Philippine National Police – Police Regional Office 3 (PNP-PRO3) has launched an online database containing the profiles of wanted criminals in the region. Dubbed as “Wanted Ka, Huli Ka!,” the online database serves as an access for the public to identify persons on the “wanted list” of the PNP within the region and in so doing be able to help the police in the arrest of these criminals. The online datab...
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20Feb2011CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Feb. 20 (PIA) -- In the course of controversies being tossed at the Philippine National Police (PNP), there are still a lot of things that Filipinos can smile about. This was seen true as PNP Central Luzon Director Alan Purisima presented the significant accomplishments of the PNP in year 2010 relative to its campaigns on crime prevention and control during a regional peace and order summit in Clark Freeport recently. According to Purisima, the PNP in the region...
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15Feb2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Feb. 15 (PIA) -- The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) announced the nationwide conduct of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Examinations on Apr. 17. Acting Regional Director Marte S. Palomar of NAPOLCOM, region 10, said successful examinees of the entrance examination will be conferred by the NAPOLCOM the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance Eligibility which is appropriate for appointment to the rank of Police Officer...
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28Jan2011ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan.27 (PIA) - In the light of the EDSA bus blast that claimed five lives and wounded a dozen, peace-keeping authorities here forged a pact to secure the Zamboanga Peninsula from such trouble. Newly assigned Philippine National Police (PNP) regional director, P/Chief Supt. Elpidio Z. de Asis Jr., said the PNP, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Zamboanga City Task Force (ZCTF) agreed to work together through a Joint Security Coordinating Center. This means tha...
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25Jan2011BATANGAS CITY, Jan. 25 (PIA) -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) Batangas provincial chief, Police Senior Supt. Alberto P. said they are ready to face the challenges that may arise in 2011. In a meeting with Governor Vilma Santos-Recto, the PNP provincial chief along with the chiefs of police from the 37 municipalities and cities in the province expressed full support to the peace and order program of the governor as they presented the PNP’s peace and order plan for 2011. Among...
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24Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Jan. 24 (PIA) – Pot sessions at low-priced motels, use of mobile phones in almost all transactions and private vehicles and taxi in delivering illegal drugs have been among the modus operandi of the illegal drugs trade in Northern Mindanao. This is the assessment of Lt. Col. Edwin Layese, Regional Director of the Philippine Drugs Enforcement Agency (PDEA), region 10, who said last year, a total of 325 persons were arrested for violating Republ...
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05Jan2011CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Jan. 5 (PIA) -- Call it “Iwas Paputok” (Avoid Firecrackers) or just plain “Ingat Paputok” (Be Cautious of Firecrackers), the campaign to reduce the firecracker injuries, during the Christmas season in region 10, paid off. This was the assessment of Dr. Jaime S. Bernadas, Regional Director of the Dept. of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD), Northern Mindanao, who said only 19 cases of firecracker injuries were reported to have take...
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16Jun2010CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (16 June) -- The ample preparation of the Philippine National Police (PNP) with regards to the school opening can help deter the criminal activities and prevent untoward incidents from happening. This is the assurance of P/Chief Supt. Conrado E. Laza, Regional Director of PNP, region 10, who said the PNP has made numerous coordination with the other government agencies and stakeholders for the security and safety of the millions of students in the region who are bac...
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09Feb2010CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (8 February) -- Lt. Gen. Delfin N. Bangit, Philippine Army Chief, has called on the men and women of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), PA to keep away from partisan activities but to work very hard for a credible elections. "Ako'y nakikiusap sa lahat na sundalo na huwag makialam sa politika. (I ask all the soldiers not to take part in partisan politics). The only political exercise that we will do is to vote. And so let us leave politics to the politicians," ...
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19Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (19 January) -- At least 35 candidates from Northern Mindanao have filed their applications requesting for security details with the Regional Joint Security Control Center (JSCC) of the Commission on Elections, Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines (Comelec-AFP-PNP), as of Jan. 18, 2010. Atty. Renato A. Magbutay, Regional Elections Director of region 10, RJSCC Chairperson, said 25 of these candidates are incumbents while 10 others are new on...
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19Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (19 January) -- Some 125 checkpoints have been established jointly by the Commission on Elections, Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Comelec-PNP-AFP) in Northern Mindanao, as of Jan. 18, 2010. P/Chief Supt. Danilo T. Empedrad, Regional Director of PNP, region 10, said the most number of these checkpoints are set up in Misamis Oriental, 32, followed by Bukidnon, 29, Misamis Occidental, 17, Cagayan de Oro City, 13, Lanao del Norte, 1...
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14Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (14 January) -- The Regional Joint Security Control Center (JSCC) of the Commission on Elections, Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police (Comelec-AFP-PNP) has reiterated the no exemption policy of the gun ban during the election period, from Jan. 10-June 9, 2010. As explained by RJSCC Chairperson, Atty. Renato A. Magbutay, Regional Elections Director of region 10, what the RJSCC is accepting are only applications to hire or engage the e...
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14Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (14 January) -- The Commission on Elections will exercise direct operational supervision and control over the Philippine National Police (PNP) through the PNP Director General from April 10 to June 9, this year. This is in accordance with Republic Act No. 6975 which provides that the Comelec can do so, at least 30 days before and 30 days following any national, local or barangay elections, in this case, the May 10, 2010, elections. "During the period, a...
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13Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (13 January) -- At least one Comelec check point will be established in each city / municipality to effectively implement the firearms ban during the election period, January 10 up to June 9, 2010. Thus explained Atty. Renato A. Magbutay, Regional Elections Director of region 10, during a recent Command Conference of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police and the Commission of Elections (AFP-PNP-Comelec) held in Camp Alagar, this city....
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12Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (12 January) -- Bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons during the election period, Jan. 10 to June 9, 2010, is authorized only for the regular members or officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) or the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other law enforcement agencies of the government. Thus clarified Atty. Renato A. Magbutay, Regional Elections Director of region 10, who said the authorization also covers the members ...
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12Jan2010Cagayan de Oro City (12 January) -- All persons in civilian attire carrying firearms will be presumed unauthorized to carry the same and subject for arrest and investigation. Thus clarified by P/Chief Supt. Danilo T. Empedrad, Regional Director of the Philippine National Police (PNP), region 10, during a recent Command Conference of the Commission on Elections, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and PNP attended by all the Provincial Directors and Station Commanders of City Police S...
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