Isang ina sa Misamis Oriental ang inaresto dahil sa umano’y pangmomolestiya sa kanyang mga anak na babae. Iniulat din na kinukunan ng suspek ng live video ang mga kahalayang ginagawa niya sa mga bata at ibinebenta pa ang mga ito online.
Sa isinigawang Entrapment ng NBI kay Alyas Jackie.
Ginagawa ni Jackie ang pang momolestiya habang wala ang asawa, sa dalawang anak na babae nito, kapalit ng Sampung libong Peso.
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Dalawang bata na may edad na 2 at 3 taon ang natagpuang patay sa loob ng isang nakaparadang kotse sa isang kalsada sa Barangay Malabanias, Angeles City, mga bandang alas-2 ng hapon ng Biyernes na ito.
Batay sa unang impormasyon mula sa Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, simula pa ng umaga, hinahanap na ng mga magulang ang dalawang bata.
“Batay sa unang ulat, nang magtanong ang mga tumugon, hindi sa kanila ang kotse. Iba ang may-ari, at tila natuklasan lamang ng may-ari ang mga bata sa loob nang buksan niya ang pinto ng kanyang kotse,” ani Rudy Simeon, OIC ng CDRRMO-Angeles City.
Kasalukuyang iniimbestigahan kung paano nakapasok ang mga bata sa sasakyan, na hindi pag-aari ng kanilang mga magulang.
“Isa sa mga teorya na lumabas sa unang imbestigasyon ay maaaring hindi nakasara ang kotse, at iyon ang posibleng nangyari. Ayon din sa unang ulat, naganap ito sa umaga dahil noon pa hinahanap ng mga magulang ang mga bata,” dagdag ni Simeon.
“Umaasa ako na talagang kanilang mga anak iyon, at nananawagan ako sa mga magulang na huwag hayaang maglaro nang mag-isa ang kanilang mga anak,” sabi ni Simeon. “Lalo na para sa mga bata sa ganitong edad, 2 taong gulang at 3 taong gulang, kailangan talagang siguruhing may kasama silang matanda.”
Naghihintay kami ng ulat mula sa PNP-SOCO hinggil sa dahilan ng pagkamatay ng mga bata at sino ang may pananagutan sa pangyayaring ito.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has revealed that the Sagbayan local government unit (LGU) in Bohol issued building permits to the operator of the contentious pool resort within the protected area of Chocolate Hills, despite the company failing to secure an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC).
Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo-Loyzaga stated that the agency would consider allowing the Captain’s Peak Resort to resume operations after its closure, given that the establishment is situated in a multi-use zone.
“Our investigation revealed that the first building permit was granted in 2020. They likely knew at that time they did not have an ECC, yet the local government still issued the permit,” she informed during a virtual press briefing.
Yulo-Loyzaga further disclosed that a second building permit was issued on September 23, 2022, indicating a lack of ECC application awareness.
Moreover, barangay officials in the area issued a certification to the resort on July 8, 2022.
In the Philippines, securing an ECC is imperative before obtaining building permits, particularly for projects in protected areas like Chocolate Hills or those with potential environmental impacts.
The DENR emphasized that the resort’s location was designated by a technical working group as a multi-use zone, not a strict protection zone.
“They have a titled property and underwent assessment by the PAMB [Protected Area Management Bureau]. Their presence in the area wasn’t inherently illegal, but obtaining the ECC was a substantial requirement they failed to fulfill,” said DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations Juan Miguel Cuna.
Due to other potential violations, the fate of the resort remains uncertain regarding ECC approval.
Apart from constructing without an ECC, the Captain’s Peak Resort may be liable for discharging water without a permit, failure to register as a hazardous waste generator, and failure to acquire a permit from the National Water Resource Board (NWRB) for constructing a well on-site.
Cuna clarified that the resort, being private property, raises questions about its possible demolition.
The DENR is also investigating the actions or inactions of its regional offices concerning the controversial resort.
However, Environment Usec. Joselin Marcus Fragada admitted that the DENR has limited enforcement power in such cases, necessitating collaboration with LGUs and other agencies.
Loyzaga stressed the need to strengthen DENR’s enforcement capabilities and hinted at establishing an enforcement bureau for faster order implementation.
The DENR had previously issued a Temporary Closure Order to the Captain’s Peak Resort in September 2023 and a Notice of Violation in January 2024 for operating without an ECC.
As of March 13, 2024, the Regional Executive Director Paquito D. Melicor instructed PENRO Bohol Ariel Rica to form a team to inspect Captain’s Peak for compliance with the Temporary Closure Order.
Notably, the Chocolate Hills in Bohol are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, declared a protected area in 1997.
The DOT has affirmed that Captain’s Peak Resort lacks accreditation and has been coordinating with the Bohol provincial government since August 2023 to address concerns regarding the preservation of this natural wonder.
The Office of the Ombudsman has charged former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog with graft in connection with a towing services contract allegedly involving his ownership.
Former Iloilo City Councilor Plaridel Nava II was also indicted for reportedly conspiring with Mabilog to establish 3L Towing Services, which secured a government contract. The charges were filed for violation of Section 3 (h) of Republic Act 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act, at the Sandiganbayan on March 9.
According to the Ombudsman, the city government entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with 3L Towing Services in January 2015 to clamp and tow illegally parked vehicles in Iloilo. Under the MOA, 70% of fines collected would go to the towing company, while 30% would be allocated to the city government.
Also Read: Mayor Mabilog, Drilon, Roxas named by top drug lord in Iloilo as alleged drug protectors
The investigation revealed that Mabilog owned 3L Towing Services through a dummy owner, Leny Garcia, and contributed P500,000 as the initial capital. Meanwhile, Nava allegedly procured wheel clamps and processed the company’s registration with the Department of Trade and Industry and the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Nava also sponsored a city ordinance allowing private firms with wheel clamps to enter into agreements with the city government.
Both Mabilog and Nava were recommended bail of P90,000 each.
Mabilog fled the country in 2017 after being implicated by former President Rodrigo Duterte in the illegal drug trade. That same year, the Ombudsman ordered his dismissal for serious dishonesty over his alleged unexplained wealth amounting to P8.9 million. In 2018, a second dismissal order was issued against Mabilog over the towing services controversy.
Also Read: Mayor Mabilog, Drilon, Roxas named by top drug lord in Iloilo as alleged drug protectors
Pinatutsadahan ng honorary chairman ng SMNI na si Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy ang ginagawang propaganda ng mga makakaliwang grupo na pangsisisi sa pamahalaan sa pagkasawi ng brodkaster na si Percy Lapid kamakailan.
Sa isang video ng protesta, makikita na isinisigaw ni Kabataan Partylist Representative Raoul Manuel na wala umanong pinagkaiba si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos sa kanyang ama na pumapatay ng mamamahayag.
Kaugnay rito, ani Pastor Apollo dapat makulong si Raoul Manuel dahil sa pag-aakusa nito sa kay Pang. Bongbong Marcos sa pagkamatay ng nasabing brodkaster.
“Dapat makasuhan talaga ‘yan, biro mo inakusahan niya, si Marcos daw ang nagpapatay. Harap-harapan ‘yan may video kaya dapat idemenda ng kapulisan. Siniraan nya ang president,” ani Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy sa akusasyon ni Kabataan Rep. Raoul Manuel.
Ani Pastor Apollo, estratehiya lang ng makakaliwang grupo ang ginagawang pagpapahid ng kasalanan sa gobyerno upang masira ang imahe ng pangulo.
“Yan ang talagang pakay nila kaya nakikita ninyo ang senaryo? Hindi na sila nagtatago marami na ngayon nahahayag na silang lahat. Maliwag na ‘yung siraulo jan, maliwanag na talgang stratehiya nila. Bakit siya lumabas at ngayon sumasayaw sa kanto na si Marcos ang kanyang sinasabing pumatay. maliwanag ‘yan,” dagdag pa ng butihing pastor.
Dagdag pa ng butihing pastor, ginawang sacrificial lamb ang pagkamatay ng brodkaster dahil aniya, makikita na parehas lang ang narrative na ginagawa ng makakaliwang grupo–ito ay upang sirain si Pang. Marcos.
“Trademark nila ‘yan, pinatay si Datu Jarug, sino ang sacrifical lamb? Ako sinira nila ang reputasyon ko. Ganyan ang style ng komunista. ‘Pag di ka nila makuha sa isang bagay sisirain ka,” saad pa ni Pastor Apollo.
Samantala, sigurado naman ang butihing pastor na hindi na malilinlang ang taumbayan sa propaganda ng mga ito dahil mayroong smni na magsisiwalat ng katotohanan.
source: dzar1026 .ph
A television network operated by the University of the Philippines (UP) called TVUP is set to be officially launched on Cignal TV Channel 101 on Oct. 11.
TVUP is an online television network that delivers “free content for information and educational purposes.”
Since its establishment in November 2016, UP said that it saw the value in producing additional learning materials for its students and faculty as well as for other state colleges, universities, institutions, and the general public.
Last June 23, UP and Cignal TV formally sealed their partnership through a signed memorandum of agreement.
TVUP’s upcoming presence in the digital channel is a “perfect opportunity to nurture lifelong learning in our people,” said UP President L. Danilo Concepcion in a UP report.
This will enable UP to extend its knowledge resources to many “whether these are students looking to enrich their lessons or ordinary citizens who wish to gain more knowledge and develop skills,” he added.
TVUP has almost 600 digital productions as per the report, these include documentaries, lectures, infotainment shows, magazine shows, and more.
source: Manila bulletin
A Manila court has dismissed the proscription case seeking to declare the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and the New People’s Army (NPA) as terrorist groups.
In a 135-page resolution penned by Presiding Judge Marlo Magdoza-Malagar, the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 19 said a perusal of the CPP-NPA’s program shows that it is organized not for the purpose of engaging in terrorism.
“[W]hile ‘armed struggle’ with the ‘violence’ that necessarily accompanies it, is indubitably the approved ‘means’ to achieve the CPP-NPA’s purpose, ‘means’ is not synonymous with ‘purpose,” the court said in the resolution dated September 21, 2022.
“Stated otherwise, ‘armed struggle’ is only a ‘means’ to achieve the CPP’s purpose; it is not the ‘purpose’ of the creation of the CPP,” it added.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed the proscription case in 2018 seeking to declare the CPP-NPA as a terrorist group under Section 17 of the Human Security Act (HSA) of 2007.
Citing the HSA, the court defined terrorism as the commission of certain acts, “thereby sowing and creating a condition of widespread and extraordinary fear and panic among the populace, in order to coerce the government to give in to an unlawful demand.”
Sought for comment, Justice spokesperson Mico Clavano said the DOJ will study the decision first.
For her part, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said the Manila court’s ruling “is clearly not final and does not warrant a comment for now.”
Nine incidents
Meanwhile, the court listed nine incidents in Agusan Del Sur, Surigao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, and Cagayan de Oro City that the defense alleged to be committed by the CPP-NPA against civilians.
However, it said it cannot give credence to the witnesses’ identification as they described the suspects to be wearing an “all-black ensemble” with high-powered firearms.
“This identification leaves much to be desired. Certainly, it takes more than a certain manner or mode of dressing to establish that one is a member of the CPP-NPA,” it said.
“Moreover, this identification is not exclusive, particularly in Mindanao where all the nine incidents have occurred. Mindanao is known as a place teeming with other rebel armed groups – the MNLF, MILF, Abu Sayaff Group, Maute Group, and a scattering of brigands who may also be known to carry firearms.”
The court said the nine incidents can only qualify as rebellion, adding that none of it can be said to have caused “widespread and extraordinary fear and panic” among the Philippine populace and can be characterized as “pocket and sporadic occurrences.”
It also pointed out that said the nine incidents also are not “widespread” enough to “coerce” the government to give in to any demand.
The court cited a previous ruling that found that terrorism is larger in scope than rebellion, and that rebellion is only one of the various means by which terrorism can be committed.
It also said that the counsel’s defense that the attacks are done to push forward peace negotiations where the CPP-NPA may demand the release of their high-ranking members and allow them to regroup is not supported by evidence.
According to the Court, the CPP-NPA’s chosen battle strategy, guerrilla warfare, is also not synonymous with terrorism.
Meanwhile, it said that other incidents of atrocities testified by the witnesses cannot be considered terrorist incidents under the HSA.
Red-tagging
The court also stressed the danger of red-tagging, saying that while a CPP-NPA member may be a member of underground organizations (UGMO) or above-ground organizations (NDMOs), this is not true for all members of NDMOs who may think they joined an activist organization.
“Members of NDMOs espouse valid societal change, without necessarily giving thought to “armed struggle” or “violence” aimed at overthrowing the government, as a means to achieve the same,” it said.
“To automatically lump activists, mostly members of the above-ground organizations as members of the CPP-NPA invariably constitute red-tagging,” the court added.
The court further said that the petition named around 600 personalities, mostly known activists and members of various non-governmental organizations as being members of the CPP-NPA.
“The framers of ATA (Anti-Terrorism Act) 2020, particularly Section 4 thereof have taken pains to expressly exclude, from the definition of ‘terrorism’ – acts of advocacy, protest, dissent, stoppage of work, industrial or mass action, and other similar exercises of civil and political rights which are not intended to cause death or serious physical harm,” it said.
‘Terrorist’ tag wrong
Meanwhile, echoing the resolution, Bayan secretary general Renato Reyes Jr. said that terrorist labeling will not end armed conflict.
“The key takeaway in the Manila RTC decision to junk the terrorist-labeling vs the CPP and NPA is that those taking up arms based on a political cause are not terrorists and that armed conflict is rooted in social ills,” he said.
“We have said it before, labeling revolutionaries and those engaged in peace negotiations as ‘terrorists’ is wrong, counter-productive, and undermines any possibility of a political settlement in the armed conflict,” he later added.
Reyes urged the government “abandon the policy of terrorist labeling” and pursue peace negotiations.
“The Philippine government should pursue a policy of peace negotiations that address the social basis of the conflict in order to achieve a just and lasting peace,” he said.
source —KBK, GMA News
FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija – A graduate of University of the Philippines, Diliman who joined the New People’s Army (NPA) in April 2022 surrendered to the local Army troops after fleeing from an encounter in Asipulo, Ifugao on May 30.
“With the help and kindness of the Army troops, I was rescued from an encounter in the hinterlands of Ifugao,” said Iego Ma. Emannuel J. Tan, 28, also known as Bagins in the communist group.
Tan was a member of UP Anakbayan in 2012 and got his Bachelor of Science degree on Community Development from UP Diliman in 2016. He is also an active member of Concerned Artists of the Philippines since 2019.
In his signed affidavit, Tan opted to stay under the custody of the Philippine Army for his protection against the NPA threat to his life.
“We are currently providing appropriate security assistance to Emman (nickname of Tan) as requested,” said Brig. Gen. Krisnamurti Mortela, the 702nd Brigade Commander who facilitated the rescue of Tan. “He is aware of his wrongdoings based on his affidavit, and our legal unit are following the legal process in dealing with his case on this matter.”
Based on available data, a total of 18 students or graduates from UP who joined the NPA were killed in armed encounters with government security forces as of February 2022.
Meanwhile, the Cordillera police said authorities discovered the remains of Renato Guinez, also known as “Siway”, and “Jeffrey”, a member of the weakened guerilla front Ampis following the encounter on May 23 and 24 in Asipulo, Ifugao.
NPA is an armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
The Anti-Terrorism Council also identified the National Democratic Front (NDF) as a terrorist organization on June 23, 2021, citing it as “an integral and inseparable part” of the CPP-NPA that was created in April 1973. – pna (Liza Agoot/PR)
IN THE NEWS: After years of sowing fear and terror, high ranking Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) member Evangeline Rapanut also known as Chat/Ines was arrested by combined forces of the AFP and PNP in Greenwood Heights Subdivision, Brgy Paliparan 1, Dasmariñas City, Cavite today, May 31, 2022.
Rapanut was served with Warrants of Arrest for the crimes of Murder and Frustrated Murder she and her cohorts committed in Cagayan Valley region.
Evangeline RAPANUT @Chat/Ines was the former Secretary of Komiteng Rehiyon- Cagayan Valley (KR-CV), and a current CPP Central Committee member; 2nd Deputy Secretary for Organization and Deputy Secretary, National Education Department (NED) of the CPP-NPA-NDF.
Rapanut has been in the underground movement since the 1970s until she became a full-time NPA member in the mid-1970s. Randy Belen TAMAYO @Deng, communication staff of the National Education Department of the CPP-NPA-NDF was also arrested during the conduct of the said law enforcement operation.
Rapanut is responsible for mass orientations to radicalize especially the youth, students, and vulnerable sectors such as indigenous people, trade unions, urban poor, and farmers purposely to recruit additional political and military cadres in support of the recovery of Komiteng Probinsya (KOMPROB) Batangas under Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee (STRPC) and expansion into parts of Cavite and Central Quezon as the center of manufacturing and industrial establishments in Southern Tagalog.
LEGAZPI CITY – A wanted high-ranking official of the New People’s Army (NPA) operating in Albay was killed by police and military operatives over the weekend as troops were about to serve him warrants of arrest.
In an interview on Monday, Maj. Malu Calubaquib, Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) spokesperson, identified the suspect as Antonio Abadeza alias “Flattops”, a resident of this city.
She said Abadeza was the vice commanding officer of the communist terrorist group under Komite ng Probinsya 3, Platoon 3, Komiteng Sangay sa Platoon operating in Albay.
The suspect had standing warrants of arrest for attempted murder (Criminal Case No. 12063); homicide (Criminal Case No. 12029); robbery with homicide (Criminal Case No. 12010); attempted murder (Criminal Case No. 12064); and murder (Criminal Case No. 12267).
Calubaquib said police and military authorities went to Zone 7, Barangay Anislag in Daraga town on Saturday after receiving information from a civilian that Abadeza was in the area, extorting money from a small businessman.
“Operatives proceeded to the area and confirmed the presence of the suspect, who, while on board a motorcycle, noticed the authorities positioned along the road. They tried to stop the suspect but the latter suddenly drew a firearm and fired upon the troops. Sensing imminent danger, government troops retaliated which resulted in the killing of the suspect. On the other hand, no one was hurt on the government side,” Calubaquib said.
Recovered from the scene were a firearm of unknown caliber loaded with eight pieces of ammunition; one extra magazine loaded with six live ammunition; four pieces of fired cartridge cases; one black sling bag containing a pouch bag with flash drive; eye drop; 11 pieces of live ammunition; and three pieces of “permit to campaign” sticker.
Calubaquib added that other items recovered from the suspect were a brown wallet containing PHP11,710 cash and assorted subversive documents.
The inventory of the recovered pieces of evidence was conducted in the presence of barangay officials in the said place and its custody is now at Regional Field Unit 5, Camp BGen. Simeon A. Ola here for ballistic and laboratory examinations.
“I humbly laud the efforts of our team and our counterparts from the Philippine Army for another successful operation. We also thank the community for their cooperation and support in our endeavors to solve the problems caused by these rebel groups. With this, we remain firm to do our part with the hope to create a violence-free and peaceful community,” Brig. Gen. Mario Reyes, PRO-5 director, said in a statement.
The Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
The National Democratic Front has been formally designated as a terrorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as “an integral and inseparable part” of the CPP-NPA created in April 1973. (PNA)