RIZAL, Nueva Ecija - A brother of Pantabangan town mayor Romeo Borja was killed after a motorcycle collision caused by palay drying on
a national road here.
The victim, Danilo Borja of East Poblacion, Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija, was initially rushed to Dr.
Bautista Medical Clinic in this town for multiple injuries but had to be transferred to Cabanatuan City
due to the gravity of his condition.
Investigation disclosed that the victim was on his way to Cabanatuan City on board a motorcycle with license
plate RH 4103 when hit by another motorcycle driven by a minor.
SPO1 Ariel Alcantara, police investigator, said the minor who was running for Rizal took the wrong way
because of the palay being dried on the highway pavement.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Mayor's brod dies in road accident
village head shoots cop
ALIAGA, Nueva Ecija - A police officer was shot by a
village chair over an old grudge in this town the
other day.
The victim was identified as Senior Police
Officer 2 Antonio Manucot,41, detailed at Santa Rosa
Police Station and resident of Barangay Umangan here.
The suspect was barangay captain Rodrigo Dionisio of
the said place.
Reports reaching the office of Senior
Supt. Napoleon Taas, Nueva Ecija police director,
showed Manucot was in front of the house of barangay
councilman Primo Cabahil when the suspect suddenly
arrive and after an altercation shot the victim.
The cop had to cover himself inside Cabahil's house for
safety.
village chair over an old grudge in this town the
other day.
The victim was identified as Senior Police
Officer 2 Antonio Manucot,41, detailed at Santa Rosa
Police Station and resident of Barangay Umangan here.
The suspect was barangay captain Rodrigo Dionisio of
the said place.
Reports reaching the office of Senior
Supt. Napoleon Taas, Nueva Ecija police director,
showed Manucot was in front of the house of barangay
councilman Primo Cabahil when the suspect suddenly
arrive and after an altercation shot the victim.
The cop had to cover himself inside Cabahil's house for
safety.
Friday, April 18, 2008
More offensive cops on the go
CABANATUAN CITY - "Mamang Pulis on the very doorstep of the criminals."
Senior Supt. Napoleon Taas, director of the Nueva Ecija provincial police office, ordered all the chiefs of the 32 police stations and directors of provincial mobile groups to take an offensive stance against wanted criminals as part of it "shift to second gear" of anti-ciminality campaign.
"Mamang Pulis will be on the very doorstep of the criminals, their lairs," Taas said saying the next few days will be marked by more aggressive servings of arrest warrants and massive manhunts where no stone will be left unturned.
Taas said that of 295 rrest warrants issued by the court in the last 70 days, 140 have effectively been effected by the various police offices in the province. That he said, is for na average of two wanted persons arrested per day.
These arrests, Taas said, should send signal to other criminal elements that they have no place in Nueva Ecija. He expressed belief this would also deter crimes.
The command maintains 40 personnel actively visible everyday, he added.
Senior Supt. Napoleon Taas, director of the Nueva Ecija provincial police office, ordered all the chiefs of the 32 police stations and directors of provincial mobile groups to take an offensive stance against wanted criminals as part of it "shift to second gear" of anti-ciminality campaign.
"Mamang Pulis will be on the very doorstep of the criminals, their lairs," Taas said saying the next few days will be marked by more aggressive servings of arrest warrants and massive manhunts where no stone will be left unturned.
Taas said that of 295 rrest warrants issued by the court in the last 70 days, 140 have effectively been effected by the various police offices in the province. That he said, is for na average of two wanted persons arrested per day.
These arrests, Taas said, should send signal to other criminal elements that they have no place in Nueva Ecija. He expressed belief this would also deter crimes.
The command maintains 40 personnel actively visible everyday, he added.
Nueva Ecija: Umali challenges "Mamang Pulis"
PALAYAN CITY - Gov. Aurelio Umali yesterday challenged the Philippine National Police (PNP) to immediately solve the murder of two aides of one his most trusted men at the Capitol Thursday night.
“I challenge PD (Provincial Director Napoleon) Taas and Mamang Pulis to work towards the immediate solution of this case,” Umali said in an interview.
Motorcycle-riding men gunned down the two driver-escorts of Umali's top man, Dr. Reymund Sarmiento, acting head of the provincial affairs monitoringoffice (PAMO) a few meters away from his residence.
Taas said that Roy Malijana, driver-aide Sarmiento died on the spot while Michael Pritanio expired at theto Paulino J. Garcia Memoria Research andMedical Center (PJGMRC) in Cabanatuan City.
Investigation showed the victims were in Poblacion, Sto. Domingo town at about 8:30 p.m. when fired at by unidentified men.
“I challenge PD (Provincial Director Napoleon) Taas and Mamang Pulis to work towards the immediate solution of this case,” Umali said in an interview.
Motorcycle-riding men gunned down the two driver-escorts of Umali's top man, Dr. Reymund Sarmiento, acting head of the provincial affairs monitoringoffice (PAMO) a few meters away from his residence.
Taas said that Roy Malijana, driver-aide Sarmiento died on the spot while Michael Pritanio expired at theto Paulino J. Garcia Memoria Research andMedical Center (PJGMRC) in Cabanatuan City.
Investigation showed the victims were in Poblacion, Sto. Domingo town at about 8:30 p.m. when fired at by unidentified men.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Ecijanos rush for affordable rice
With Novo Ecijanos rushing to get kilos of affordable rice, the National Food Authority (NFA) in the province has set up Tindahan Natin outlets right on the doorstep of its warehouses in the province.
NFA Central Luzon Director Nicolas Crisostomo and Provincial Manager Edelino Alejandro, meanwhile, personally supervise deliveries of the staple to intended market.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Josons charged; 'Pure harassment', says former guv
PALAYAN CITY – The provincial government of Nueva Ecija, thourgh an acting division head, has charged five members of the influential Joson family of graft before the Office of the Ombudsman over the donation of a number of heavy equipment to various local government units early this year.
In a complaint filed by Dr. Raymund Sarmiento, officer-in-charge of the Public Affairs Monitoring Office (PAMO), the respondents were identified as former Gov. Tomas Joson III, his son and now Vice Gov. Edward Thomas Joson and Quezon town Mayor Eduardo Basilo Joson and former Guimba town Mayor Jose Pocholo Dizon, son-in-law of incumbent 1st district Rep. Eduardo Nonato Joson.
The other respondents were Bongabon Mayor Amelia Gamilla, Board Member Cesar Cucio, former Mayor Marvin Martin of San Leonardo and former provincial board members Bella Aurora Dulay, Jose Bernardo Yango, Cesar Eduardo, Leonardo Garcia and Allan Gamilla.
But Tomas III said the complaint was a plain harassment by the incumbent administration even as he clarified no money is involved in the graft charges.“
Pag sinabi kasing graft, akala ay may nagnakaw. Sa kasong ito, walang kahit isang sentimong sangkot,” Joson said in an interview.Sarmiento sought the preventive suspension of the incumbent officials pending the outcome of the investigation by the anti-graft body.
Vice Gov. Edward was named respondent being a member of the provincial board which approved the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution 37-A which provides for the donation of the heavy equipment to the towns of Quezon, Bongabon, Guimba, San Leonardo and Talugtog.
In the complaint Sarmiento alleged that the respondents violated Section 3.e of RA 3019 when it passed on January 22,2007 the resolution authorizing Tomas III to donate the heavy equipment to the above-mentioned towns.
The complaint claimed that the respondents, in the “malevolent and reprehensible” performance of their official functions conspired with evident bad faith to “seriously prejudice, if not totally paralyze” the then incoming administration of Umali, in the process giving unwarranted benefits to the respondent mayors.
Tomas III said that the donation was part of the government’s program to upgrade the provincial engineering by acquiring more new heavy equipment and donating the old ones to LGUs that lack them. The plan, he said, was hatched as early as 2006.The resolution was apparently approved January 2007. “Noong panahong ‘yon ang alam naming magiging gubernador ay si Boyet (his younger brother Mariano Cristino),” he said.
He said he knew fund sources to finance the procurement of new equipment.Questioning the propriety of charging him for implementing a board resolution, Tomas III also wondered why even the recipients were charged.
Among the heavy equipment donated were seven units of heavy equipment to the municipality of Guimba; six units of heavy equipment, Tomas III’s Ford Expedition and a Nissan Terrano to the town of Bongabon; five units of heavy equipment, the provincial mobile clinic, a Toyota Revo, a Ford F150 and a Nissan Urvan to the town of Quezon. Then followed with six units of heavy equipment to the municipality of San Leonardo consisting of three units of Isuzu 10-wheeler truck, one Mitsubishi Road Grader, one PHH Komatsu Excavator and one Komatsu bulldozer.
In a complaint filed by Dr. Raymund Sarmiento, officer-in-charge of the Public Affairs Monitoring Office (PAMO), the respondents were identified as former Gov. Tomas Joson III, his son and now Vice Gov. Edward Thomas Joson and Quezon town Mayor Eduardo Basilo Joson and former Guimba town Mayor Jose Pocholo Dizon, son-in-law of incumbent 1st district Rep. Eduardo Nonato Joson.
The other respondents were Bongabon Mayor Amelia Gamilla, Board Member Cesar Cucio, former Mayor Marvin Martin of San Leonardo and former provincial board members Bella Aurora Dulay, Jose Bernardo Yango, Cesar Eduardo, Leonardo Garcia and Allan Gamilla.
But Tomas III said the complaint was a plain harassment by the incumbent administration even as he clarified no money is involved in the graft charges.“
Pag sinabi kasing graft, akala ay may nagnakaw. Sa kasong ito, walang kahit isang sentimong sangkot,” Joson said in an interview.Sarmiento sought the preventive suspension of the incumbent officials pending the outcome of the investigation by the anti-graft body.
Vice Gov. Edward was named respondent being a member of the provincial board which approved the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Resolution 37-A which provides for the donation of the heavy equipment to the towns of Quezon, Bongabon, Guimba, San Leonardo and Talugtog.
In the complaint Sarmiento alleged that the respondents violated Section 3.e of RA 3019 when it passed on January 22,2007 the resolution authorizing Tomas III to donate the heavy equipment to the above-mentioned towns.
The complaint claimed that the respondents, in the “malevolent and reprehensible” performance of their official functions conspired with evident bad faith to “seriously prejudice, if not totally paralyze” the then incoming administration of Umali, in the process giving unwarranted benefits to the respondent mayors.
Tomas III said that the donation was part of the government’s program to upgrade the provincial engineering by acquiring more new heavy equipment and donating the old ones to LGUs that lack them. The plan, he said, was hatched as early as 2006.The resolution was apparently approved January 2007. “Noong panahong ‘yon ang alam naming magiging gubernador ay si Boyet (his younger brother Mariano Cristino),” he said.
He said he knew fund sources to finance the procurement of new equipment.Questioning the propriety of charging him for implementing a board resolution, Tomas III also wondered why even the recipients were charged.
Among the heavy equipment donated were seven units of heavy equipment to the municipality of Guimba; six units of heavy equipment, Tomas III’s Ford Expedition and a Nissan Terrano to the town of Bongabon; five units of heavy equipment, the provincial mobile clinic, a Toyota Revo, a Ford F150 and a Nissan Urvan to the town of Quezon. Then followed with six units of heavy equipment to the municipality of San Leonardo consisting of three units of Isuzu 10-wheeler truck, one Mitsubishi Road Grader, one PHH Komatsu Excavator and one Komatsu bulldozer.
PNP, Army vow to finish insurgents in Ecija in 2 months
CABANATUAN CITY - Government security forces in Nueva Ecija have set a "next level" drive against insurgency as its officials signed over the weekend an agreement the spelled out actions to have the province free of rebels in the next two months.
Senior Supt. Napoleon Taas, Nueva Ecija police director, and Army Lt. Col. Gilbert Gapay, commanding officer of the third Mechanized Infantry Brigade, both expressed belief that local government units can take the lead role against the insurgency by June 2008 because the internal security is settled by then.They signed the memorandum of agreement at the provincial police headquarters here Friday.
Police chiefs fron various stations such as Cabanatuan City, and the towns of San Antonio, Jaen, San leonardo, Sta. Rosa, Zaragoza, Aliaga, Quezon and Licab also gined the MOA along with officers from the police's elite 307th and 309th Mobile groups.
The MOA proveides for an intensified joint police-military operations against the insurgents operating within their respective area of responsibility, particularly at the provincioal boundary. T
he 3MIB holds jurisdiction over Eastern Nueva Ecija and Tarlac.Both the police and the Army will man checkpoints to pursue internal security operations.
Senior Supt. Napoleon Taas, Nueva Ecija police director, and Army Lt. Col. Gilbert Gapay, commanding officer of the third Mechanized Infantry Brigade, both expressed belief that local government units can take the lead role against the insurgency by June 2008 because the internal security is settled by then.They signed the memorandum of agreement at the provincial police headquarters here Friday.
Police chiefs fron various stations such as Cabanatuan City, and the towns of San Antonio, Jaen, San leonardo, Sta. Rosa, Zaragoza, Aliaga, Quezon and Licab also gined the MOA along with officers from the police's elite 307th and 309th Mobile groups.
The MOA proveides for an intensified joint police-military operations against the insurgents operating within their respective area of responsibility, particularly at the provincioal boundary. T
he 3MIB holds jurisdiction over Eastern Nueva Ecija and Tarlac.Both the police and the Army will man checkpoints to pursue internal security operations.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Central Luzon rice stocks sufficient
CABANATUAN CITY - With a total of stocks inventory of 4.5 million bags as of date, which is 46 per cent higher than that of last year, the rice market can feed the people in the seven provinces of Central Luzon for at least 67 days, ahead of the peaking harvest season.
National Food Authority Regional Director Nicolas Crisostomo said that last year, the inventory of this same period was placed at only 3.1 million bags. The stocks represented those from the NFA warehouses, traders and households.
The increase, he said, can be attributed to the governments stocks that from only 182,800 bags in its r warehouses for the same period last year, is now at 1.5 million bags.
"This is due to the prudent management of stocks during the last quarter of 2007 and the early arrival of our partial imported rice allocation for 2008," Crisostomo added.
Besides the warehouse inventory, Crisostomo revealed, around 2.2 million bags of imported rice will be allocated to Central Luzon this year. Of this volume, 403,000 bags from Vietnam have already arrived at the Subic port via two vessels. The balance of 1.8 million bags will arrive in the coming months.
On top of them is the expected production from the harvest that peaks this summe for which the food agency has posititioned itself for aggressive procurement at support price of P12.00 per kilo, including incentives in order to add up to our buffer stocks in anticipation of the coming lean months in the 3rd quarter.
The stocks, he said, are strategically positioned in the seven provinces of the region with 1,5000 accredited outlets to ensure the availablity in the market of the P18.25 per kilo NFA rice. The grains are repacked in one and two-kilogram plastic bags.
Meanwhile, Crisostomo asked NFA provincial managers to deploy their monitoring and "Palengke Watch" teams that will oversee the grains trading operations in their areas. "We will make sure that NFA rice will be visible and available in all public markets" he said.
Moreover, he reported that they are now in the process of sanitizing and revoking the existing passbooks of all their retailers in response to President Gloria Arroyo’s directive to purge the industry of unscrupulous traders.
Aside from the food agency’s regular rice distribution operations in public markets, the NFA also prioritizes the provision of rice to outlets under the hunger mitigation program of the government such as the Food for School program, Tindahan Natin and Tindahan sa Parokya.
National Food Authority Regional Director Nicolas Crisostomo said that last year, the inventory of this same period was placed at only 3.1 million bags. The stocks represented those from the NFA warehouses, traders and households.
The increase, he said, can be attributed to the governments stocks that from only 182,800 bags in its r warehouses for the same period last year, is now at 1.5 million bags.
"This is due to the prudent management of stocks during the last quarter of 2007 and the early arrival of our partial imported rice allocation for 2008," Crisostomo added.
Besides the warehouse inventory, Crisostomo revealed, around 2.2 million bags of imported rice will be allocated to Central Luzon this year. Of this volume, 403,000 bags from Vietnam have already arrived at the Subic port via two vessels. The balance of 1.8 million bags will arrive in the coming months.
On top of them is the expected production from the harvest that peaks this summe for which the food agency has posititioned itself for aggressive procurement at support price of P12.00 per kilo, including incentives in order to add up to our buffer stocks in anticipation of the coming lean months in the 3rd quarter.
The stocks, he said, are strategically positioned in the seven provinces of the region with 1,5000 accredited outlets to ensure the availablity in the market of the P18.25 per kilo NFA rice. The grains are repacked in one and two-kilogram plastic bags.
Meanwhile, Crisostomo asked NFA provincial managers to deploy their monitoring and "Palengke Watch" teams that will oversee the grains trading operations in their areas. "We will make sure that NFA rice will be visible and available in all public markets" he said.
Moreover, he reported that they are now in the process of sanitizing and revoking the existing passbooks of all their retailers in response to President Gloria Arroyo’s directive to purge the industry of unscrupulous traders.
Aside from the food agency’s regular rice distribution operations in public markets, the NFA also prioritizes the provision of rice to outlets under the hunger mitigation program of the government such as the Food for School program, Tindahan Natin and Tindahan sa Parokya.
Nueva Ecija: Military general is now a Sultan
Barely seven days to go before bowing out from the military service, a testimonial parade and review has been accorded to Mgen Juanito P Gomez, Commander, 7TH Infantry Division, Philippine Army early Monday morning of 17 March 2008 at the Grandstand, 7ID. The testimonial parade and review, is a traditional way in recognition and honor for the outgoing 7thID Division Commander for his meritorious, loyal and dedicated service in the Armed Forces of the Philippines as a high ranking official.
Major General Gomez’ accomplishments of all his mission could be attributed not only to his capability to formulate and execute strategies and plans during his stint as a Division Commander, 7TH ID from 11 September 2006 to February 2008, but most importantly is his unique leadership his highly ethical conduct with the masses has significantly in promoting civil military operations.
There is also an awards giving during the said ceremony for those deserving officers and units at 7th ID, categorized as follows: Command plaques has been given to BGen Manuel E Mariano Jr, Assistant Divison Commander, 7ID; BGen Rommel A Gomez, AFP, Commander, 703rd Bde and to Chief Master Sergeant Manuel T Ayon Ayon, Division Sergeant Major. For the military merit medal awards goes to Maj Esmael Mama, Cpt’s Ramir Rodesendo, Chamberlaine Esmino and Lieutenants Evangeline Manzolim and Evangeline Espanola. Also Certificates of Appreciation has been given to twenty-three (23) officers and Certificates of Appreciation for the units of 702nd and 703rd Bdes; for the Division Infantry Battalions like, 3IB, 24IB, 48IB, 56IB, 69IB, 70IB, 71stIB and other units inside post.
The 7ID Commander during his speech said that he owed the success of his military career on the trust and confident the Army and AFP leadership entrusted to him through his numerous significant positions including the prestigious task to lead the 7th Infantry Division in September 2006. As he took the challenge with great faith, he convey that honor and tributes also is a credit to all of the officers and men of 7ID whom cooperation and support during his stint contributed most to his success.
Meanwhile, according to Major Fernando Los Banes, the 7th Infantry Division Spokesman, MGen Gomez being an adopted son of Islam religion was enthroned as Sultan a Masiricampo sa Pilipinas immediately just after the Testimonial parade and review held at the Multi Purpose Hall, 7ID It’s Sultanate will confirmed at Mindanao State University on 01 April 2008. He said that he is proud for his enthronement as Sultan a Misiricampo sa Pilipinas… and he thanks his brothers Moslems. Gomez said that religion is not a hindrance for peace. Being raised in marawi, a muslim community and his tour of duty in Mindanao as a military officer it has led to his conviction the advocacy for peace facilitating for a peaceful interaction between the christians and the Moslems.
Major General Gomez’ accomplishments of all his mission could be attributed not only to his capability to formulate and execute strategies and plans during his stint as a Division Commander, 7TH ID from 11 September 2006 to February 2008, but most importantly is his unique leadership his highly ethical conduct with the masses has significantly in promoting civil military operations.
There is also an awards giving during the said ceremony for those deserving officers and units at 7th ID, categorized as follows: Command plaques has been given to BGen Manuel E Mariano Jr, Assistant Divison Commander, 7ID; BGen Rommel A Gomez, AFP, Commander, 703rd Bde and to Chief Master Sergeant Manuel T Ayon Ayon, Division Sergeant Major. For the military merit medal awards goes to Maj Esmael Mama, Cpt’s Ramir Rodesendo, Chamberlaine Esmino and Lieutenants Evangeline Manzolim and Evangeline Espanola. Also Certificates of Appreciation has been given to twenty-three (23) officers and Certificates of Appreciation for the units of 702nd and 703rd Bdes; for the Division Infantry Battalions like, 3IB, 24IB, 48IB, 56IB, 69IB, 70IB, 71stIB and other units inside post.
The 7ID Commander during his speech said that he owed the success of his military career on the trust and confident the Army and AFP leadership entrusted to him through his numerous significant positions including the prestigious task to lead the 7th Infantry Division in September 2006. As he took the challenge with great faith, he convey that honor and tributes also is a credit to all of the officers and men of 7ID whom cooperation and support during his stint contributed most to his success.
Meanwhile, according to Major Fernando Los Banes, the 7th Infantry Division Spokesman, MGen Gomez being an adopted son of Islam religion was enthroned as Sultan a Masiricampo sa Pilipinas immediately just after the Testimonial parade and review held at the Multi Purpose Hall, 7ID It’s Sultanate will confirmed at Mindanao State University on 01 April 2008. He said that he is proud for his enthronement as Sultan a Misiricampo sa Pilipinas… and he thanks his brothers Moslems. Gomez said that religion is not a hindrance for peace. Being raised in marawi, a muslim community and his tour of duty in Mindanao as a military officer it has led to his conviction the advocacy for peace facilitating for a peaceful interaction between the christians and the Moslems.
4 kinasuhan sa pagpatay ng dating Ecija BM
CABANATUAN CITY -Sinampahan na ng kaso sa Nueva Ecija Prosecutor's Office ang apat na suspek sa pamamaslang kay dating Board Member Rodolfo Lopez.
Ayon kay Senior Supt. Napoleon Taas, acting provincial director ng Nueva Ecija police, ang mga kinasuhan ay sina Benito Hipolito, Lito Flores, Evelito Flores at isang hindi pa nakikilala.
Sinabi ni Taas na ang kaso ay isinampa batay sa dying declaration ng biktima kung saan sinabi nito habang lulan ng ambulansiya sa kanyang asawa at anak na si Flores ang bumaril sa kanya.
Lopez, dating pangulo ng Association of Barangay Captains at kagawad ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan ay dating kapitan ng Barangay Pulo, San Isidro. Bago napaslang, siya ay consultant sa pagawaing bayan ni Rep. Rodolfo Antonino ng ika-apat na distrito ng Nueva Ecija.
Lopez, 52, ay pinagbabaril matapos dumalo ng Misa sa San Isidro Parish Church sa Barangay Poblacion, San Isidro, bandang ika- 7:40 ng gabi noong Sabado.
Ayon kay Taas, nalutas ang kaso sa loob ng 48 oras.
Malawakan naman ang ginagawang paghahanap ng mga otoridad laban sa mga suspek.
Ayon kay Senior Supt. Napoleon Taas, acting provincial director ng Nueva Ecija police, ang mga kinasuhan ay sina Benito Hipolito, Lito Flores, Evelito Flores at isang hindi pa nakikilala.
Sinabi ni Taas na ang kaso ay isinampa batay sa dying declaration ng biktima kung saan sinabi nito habang lulan ng ambulansiya sa kanyang asawa at anak na si Flores ang bumaril sa kanya.
Lopez, dating pangulo ng Association of Barangay Captains at kagawad ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan ay dating kapitan ng Barangay Pulo, San Isidro. Bago napaslang, siya ay consultant sa pagawaing bayan ni Rep. Rodolfo Antonino ng ika-apat na distrito ng Nueva Ecija.
Lopez, 52, ay pinagbabaril matapos dumalo ng Misa sa San Isidro Parish Church sa Barangay Poblacion, San Isidro, bandang ika- 7:40 ng gabi noong Sabado.
Ayon kay Taas, nalutas ang kaso sa loob ng 48 oras.
Malawakan naman ang ginagawang paghahanap ng mga otoridad laban sa mga suspek.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
