May 5

Attn: Editorial desk

From: Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca w/ Rose Anne Valledo (trainee)

May 5

Story 2:provincial// rebel returnee, wife killed, daughter wounded as rebels attack them

A REBEL returnee who is a member of Civilian Auxiliary Forces Geographical Units (CAFGU) and his wife were killed while his daughter was wounded when suspected members of New People’s Army (NPA) shot them while on their way home in Surigao del Sur.

The fatalities were identified as Persinifles Pelarion Mayordomo, 52 years old, CAFGU member, assigned at 23th IB Cafgu Detachment located at Greenfield, Sta Juana, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur and his wife Anita.

Taken to Bislig District Hospital for treatment was their daughter identified as Gemma who was hit on her arm.

Belated reports reaching Camp Crame showed the incident happened at about 2:00 pm on Monday in Sitio Bingcongan, Barangay Bigaan, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.

Investigation revealed that the couple together with Gemma and their son Reynante were on their way home when the suspects blocked their way and shot them.

At this moment, Reynante immediately fled carrying his wounded sister and sought the help of local police.

After the incident the suspects immediately fled towards unknown direction.

Authorities are now conducting follow-up investigation to the incident. ( Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca and Rose Anne Valledo)

April 22 (2)

Attn: Editorial desk

From: Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca w/ Rose Anne Valledo

April 22

Story 6: PDEA// PDEA issues warning for all travelers….

FOLLOWING series of reports on the arrest of drug couriers transmitting illegal drugs from one places to another, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) yesterday issued warning for all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) including seafarers and Filipino Nationals travelling abroad to take all necessary precaution to avoid involvement in illegal drug smuggling or trafficking.

The warning was made by PDEA Director General Sr. Undersecretary Dionisio R. Santiago as he expressed deep concern over the increasing number of Filipinos who are wittingly enticed by West African Drug Syndicates (WADS) members to become drug couriers.

Another alarming story is a story of a Japanese National that was executed in China on April 6,2010 when he was caught on smuggling 2.5 kilos of Narcotics from China to Japan in 2006.

The PDEA repeatedly issued Travel Advisories since 2008 for all Filipino travelers not to accommodate any request to carry baggage from strangers because these may contain dangerous drugs.

The PDEA Chief further advised travelers to personally inspect the contents before agreeing to bring any baggage by request because of big possibility that Filipinos caught transporting illegal drugs can be meted the death penalty even if they did not know they were carrying such dangerous substances.

Santiago said, with or without knowledge, this incidences are damaging to the country’s reputation for in fact strict restrictions are now being imposed against Filipino travelers due to their involvement in illegal drug smuggling.

“PDEA will continue issuing this advisory to safeguard all travelers from suffering the same fate as the Filipinos who either died of are languishing in jail in China and other foreign countries for drug trafficking,” Santiago explained.

Santiago clarified that for those who willfully allowed themselves to be utilized as drug couriers despite repeated warnings through travel advisories, the government will no longer interveneto their case.

“We will recommend that the Philippine government will no longer intervene in their cases. A number of those caught transporting illegal drugs were proven to be knowledgeable of their acts,” Santiago said.(Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca and Rose Anne Valledo)

April 22

Attn: Editorial desk

From: Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca and Rose Ann Valledo (trainee)

April 22

Story 2: family of 5 massacred in Lanao del Sur

FIVE members of a family including two kids were killed and three others were wounded when four armed men strafed their house Tuesday morning in Lanao del Sur.

The fatalities were identified as Mamadra, 65; Ituh ,63; Mona ,35; Asnah ,5 and Babual, 2 years old both from Nanggay Family.

Taken to Baroy Hospital were Arafat, Pamila and Orak all members of the Nanggay Family.

Police are now conducting manhunt operation against four armed suspects led by certain Camping Macaurong.

Belated reports reaching Camp Crame showed the incident occurred at around12:30 am inside the house of Nanggay Family located in Barangay Baraas, Picong, Lanao del Sur.

Initial investigation revealed that the victims were sleeping inside their house when the suspects armed with M16 rifles strafed them.

After the incident, the suspects fled towards unknown direction while neighbors of the victims rushed them to the hospital but five of them were declared dead on arrival by attending physicians.

Investigators believed that the motive of the incident has something to do with a long standing family feud.

Authorities are now conducting follow-up investigation to the incident.(Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca and Rose Anne Valledo-trainee)

April 21

Attn: Editorial desk

From: Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca and Rose Ann Valledo (trainee)

April 21, 2010

Story 4: provincial// 4 wounded in a clash between supporters of Antipolo Mayor and congressman

FOUR persons were wounded when supporters of Antipolo Mayor Danilo Leyble and Congressman Angelito Gatlabayan clashed in the said City.

Taken to the nearest hospital for treatment were Leonardo Naredo,25 , married ; Fidel Gaie Yargas,18, single; Lorenzo Lianzares,19, single and Jaime Pullero, 50 supporters of Mayor Leyble.

Police arrested one of the four suspects identified as Louise Careon while a manhunt operation was ongoing against Renefer Cuevas, 25, allegedly supporter of congressman Gatlabayan.

Belated reports reaching Camp Crame showed the incident occurred at around 1:30 am on Monday along Marcos Highway, Ruhat 4, Barangay Mambugan, Antipolo City, Rizal.

Initial investigation revealed that the victims were posting campaign materials of Mayor Leyble in the street when the suspects who were all drunk appeared and created trouble.

The groups engaged in a heated argument until Louise Careon drew the icepick and stabbed the three victims.

Another suspect identified as Renefer Cuevas was able to fired improvised shot gun known as sumpak hitting Jaime Pullero.

The victims were taken to Antipolo District Hospital for treatment while the suspects immediately fled towards unknown direction until Careon was arrested by authorities when he met an accident while fleeing.

Careon was now confined in Amang Rodriguez Hospital Medical Center.

Authorities are now conducting follow-up investigation to the incident.(Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca and Rose Ann Valledo)

April 16

Attn: Editorial desk

From: Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca w/ Rose Anne Valledo (trainee)

April 16

Story 1: provincial// cop, wife, wounded in motorcycle accident

A COP and his wife were injured when the motorcycle they were riding figured in an accident in Camarines Sur.

Taken to the nearest hospital for treatment were SPO3 Eduardo Vargas Velasquez, assigned in Naga City Police Office and his wife Evangeline.

Reports reaching Camp Crame showed the incident occurred at about 2:00 pm along Km 11, Carolina, Naga City, Camarines Sur.

Initial investigation revealed that the victims were riding a motorcycle with plate number EM 8335.

When the couple reached Carolina Street, the front tire of their motorcycle blown out that caused SPO3 Velasquez to lose control of the vehicle that resulted to the accident.

The victims were taken to Saint John Hospital for treatment.

Authorities are now conducting follow-up investigation to the incident.(Zaida Delos Reyes-Palanca and Rose Ann Valledo)