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Vol. 1 No. 13 Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, Libertad, Butuan City January 21 - 25, 2013

Republic of the PhilippinesPHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

NPA rebels chop down bananas, destroy heavy equipment

By PO1 Ryan C. Cagula

The communist-ter-rorist devastated the banana plantation of DOLE STANFILCO at 9:00p.m. cutting down more than 15,000 fully grown bananas with fruits ready for harvest. As the rebels withdrew, NPA fired at 4 backhoes and a mini bulldozer when they passed Si-tio Ibo of the aforesaid barangay. The heavy

equipment, owned by Edilberto Garay of Maa, Davao City, were re-portedly parked along the road.

PNP and AFP were directing its collabora-tive effort to run af-ter the rebels who are believed to be under Guerilla Front 19B led by alias ‘Susay’.

CPP-NPA, known for its revolutionar y

character and ruth-less ideology, has been continuously using de-ceptive and oppressive operations to instill fear on hapless Filipinos.

Police force encour-ages all peace-loving c ou nt r y m e n t o d e -nounce such violence and to help authorities tear down that blood-red flag with hammer and sickle.(PSUPT M.M.G)

Amid the implementation of total gun ban, authorities arrested a 39-year old suspect for carrying an unlicensed firearm in a checkpoint in Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Rosario, Agusan del Sur on

January 16, 2013.

Gun Ban Starts; Cops Capture Violator in Agusan del Sur

By PO3 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas

Federico D. Clemente, resident of the aforesaid place, was on board his red Honda XRM motor-cycle (3896 LP) when flagged down by the ele-ments of 133rd Regional Public Safety Company at 9:55p.m. Clemente said he’s carrying a caliber .357 Magnum revolver (loaded with three am-munition) but failed to present legal documents.

Suspect and confiscat-

ed item are now under the custody of 133rd RPSC in Bunawan, Agusan del Sur. Clemente shall face charges on illegal pos-session of firearm and violation of COMELEC gun ban.

Police Regional Office 13 Director, PCSUPT Getulio P. Napeñas said the PNP has been contin-uously conducting check-points to net violators bringing their firearms.

“ T h i s o p e r a t i o n (COMELEC gun ban) shall immobilize persons from sowing violence

prior or during the mid-term polls”, top official stressed out. (PSUPT M.M.G)

Accordingly, pro-motion comes not to those who

watch either the clock or the sun but to those who stick unto their works with compas-sion and commitment. Plenty of men can do good work for a spurt and with immediate promotion in mind, but promotion is be-stowed to anyone whose good work has become a habit.

In the PNP, privileges and opportunities are wide for those who offer faithful service and one of which is the promo-tion of rank. Promo-tion reflects the rise of professional aptitude

A challenge to thePolice Force

Tago, Surigao del Sur - Armed NPA rebels struck anew leaving behind a swath of destruction in banana plantation and heavy equipment in Brgy. Anahao Daan here on January 18, 2013.

and proficiency in the police force. However, it does not only confer privilege or power but also responsibility.

To the newly pro-moted personnel, it is indeed a great power entrusted in your cus-tody which charges you with high responsibility of inspiring and serv-ing more people in the name of public service. As this marks another remarkable chapter in your career, continue to serve more people as our nation needs our share in the responsibility of upholding the common good.

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By PCSUPT Getulio S. Napeñas



The PNP has gained its momentum in resolving the police force’s organizational dysfunctions, in improving the quality of police services, and in strengthening law enforcement capabilities.

Ironically, some of our erring personnel destruct the very essence of our sublime calling as servants and protectors of the people. With this regard, top officials of this regional command would like to gather information as regards to your bad experiences with

our ill-bred comrades on the ground. Should you have information like being mistreated by any PNP personnel, please send us his/her complete name and unit assignment.

Our sincerest gratitude for your relentless cooperation.

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POLICE REGIONAL OFFICE 13PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

NEWS IN FOCUS JANUARY 21-25, 2013

Camp Rodriguez, Libertad, Butuan City - A ceremonial oathtaking and pinning of ranks was held here on January 22, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. as 152 police personnel were promoted into the next higher ranks based on the order coming from the National Headquarters.

152 Cops Promoted in CaragaBy PO1 Ryan C. Cagula

The newly promoted cops were comprised of 149 Police Non-Commissioned Officers (new PO2-SPO4) and 3 Non-Commissioned Officers (new Police Senior Inspector).

Families and loved ones of promoted personnel, who shared the joy of the occa-

sion, pinned the insignia. In his message, PCSUPT

Getulio P. Napeñas (repre-sented by PCSUPT Mario O. Soriano) extended his warmest greetings to the police force and further challenged them to be more efficient and effective cops.

“To the newly promoted personnel, it is indeed a great power entrusted in your custody which charges you with high responsibil-ity of inspiring and serving more people in the name of public service,” top of-ficial said.

PCSUPT Napeñas en-couraged the police force not to simply cruise along and become mediocre. They shally become the “PNP’s strongest link”. (PSUPT M.M.G)

1ST COMMAND CONFERENCE Directorial staff of Police Regional Office 13, chiefs of National Support Units, and provincial and city directors warmly welcome PCSUPT Getulio P. Napeñas during their 1st Command Conference on January 12, 2013.

As you prepare your-self for another mile-stone, believe that in your own little way, you could lift another per-son's vision to higher sights, raise his per-formance to a higher standard and build his personality beyond.

On the other hand, there are times, when you confront citizens with their freedoms and challenge them to be contributing members of our communities since crime is ever ybody’s concer n and publ i c safety is a shared re-sponsibility. With that

mandate to serve and protect comes the oppor-tunity to touch people’s lives and influence them to be better citizens.

In our organization, to face hardships and trials that would test our credibility and capability is nothing but normal. Nevertheless, we shall be able to overcome these challenges and eventu-ally emerge as better and stronger public servants.

As I end, let me en-courage you to avoid becoming the weakest link or just simply cruise a long and becoming mediocre. Become the PNP’s strongest link. There are many ways to manifest this notion.

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To all of you, who dream to achieve more promotions, let me share the words of wisdom from Walter D. Wintle… ”If you think you dare not, you don't! If you want to win, but think you can't, it’s almost a cinch you won't. If you think you'll lose, you're lost; for out in the world success begins with a fellow's will and it’s all in the state of the mind. Life's battles don't al-ways go to the stronger and faster, but sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can”.

Once again, congrat-ulations! Mabuhay po tayong lahat!



Republic of the PhilippinesPHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE

POLICE REGIONAL OFFICE 13 (CARAGA)Public Information Office

Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, LibertadButuan City

PCSUPT GETULIO P. NAPEÑASEditorial Consultant

PSUPT MARTIN MERCADO GAMBAEditor in Chief

A.S.F.Managing Editor/Lay out Artist

PCI RUDY L. ELANDAGPO1 RYAN CUMAHIG CAGULA

Associate Editor

SPO1 PHILIP AMER P. MAZOPO2 ANTHONY S. ECHIN

PO3 DARLIN CABALINAN – MIGULLASPO3 ZENA PANALIGAN

Writers

PO1 RUTH KAHRREEN ARANTON – PONTILLOPhotographer

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JANUARY 21-25, 2013 PNP CARAGA NEWS

41-year old Rober to Abejuela was captured by the authorities in his residence in Brgy. San Pedro, Lianga, Surigao del Sur on January 18, 2013.

Abejuela was appre-hended by Lianga Police at 8:30p.m. due to arrest warrant issued by Judge Dante Luz N. Viacrusis of RTC Branch 6 (Pros-peridad, Agusan del Sur) for Robbery with Vio-lence and Intimidation.

Suspect, who can post Php 100,000 bail for his temporary liberty, is now under the custody of Lianga Police Station.

Charged with Murder, Julieto Vertical Pareja, 49 years old, married and a resident of Pan-gian, Lindoy, Tago, Su-

rigao del Sur was ar-rested by joint personnel of Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office and Tandag City.

Police Station by vir-tue of Alias Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon. Merlyn B Pacaro-Ca-ñedo, Acting Presiding Judge, RTC Branch 40, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur at around 5:30 p.m , January 21, 2013 in Brgy Panausawon, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur.

Pare j a’s c as e w as docketed under crimi-nal case number 5614 without recommended bail. He is now under the custody of Tandag City Police Station and will be turned-over to Tan-dag City Jail for proper disposition.

In Poblacion, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Ricky Maunio Mejaro, 35 years old, married and a resident of Pu-rok-4, Requina Village, Mangagoy, Bislig City was arrested by authori-ties at around 7:30 a.m. January 21, 2013 by vir-tue of warrant of arrest issued by Hon. Merlyn P. Cañedo of RTC Branch 29, Bislig City.

Mejaro was charged with violation of section 5, R.A. 9262 (Anti-Vi-olence Against Women and Their Children) docketed under criminal case number 2012-11-3991 with recommended bail of P12,000.00.

Mejaro is now under the custody of Bislig City Police Station for proper disposition.

ACCOMPLISHMENT ON ARREST OF WANTED PERSONS

49-year old suspect would face charges on il-legal possession of firearms and violation of COMELEC Gun Ban for carrying un-licensed firearm at Gener-ics Pharmacy, Langihan, Butuan City on January 22, 2013.

Edwin B. Culod of Brgy. San Vicente was captured by the elements of Butuan City Police Station 2 at 5:00p.m. Prior to his arrest, suspect had a heated argu-ment with the complainant Gerlie P. Escatron who was threatened by the former using Armscor caliber .38 revolver with five live am-munition.

Culod is now temporar-ily detained at Butuan City Police Station 2.

Meanwhile, in Brgy. Ta-

glatawan, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, Alisaman Mantawir Bungkarawan alias “Alex”, 45 years old, married and a resident of Brgy. Lilon Damadaya, Marawi City was appre-hended by the personnel of Bayugan City Police Sta-tion, Agusan del Sur PPO for violation of COMELEC Gun Ban around 10:00a.m. of January 23, 2013.

Confiscated from his possession was one (1) unit caliber .45 pistol, Colt (Paltik), model M1911A1 bearing serial number -916723, with one (1) maga-zine loaded with seven (7) live ammunition.

Arrested suspect and

confiscated firearm were brought to Bayugan City Police Station for proper disposition.

Gerry Cabrera Ronquil-

lo, 49 years old, married, jobless and a resident of Purok Talisay B, Brgy. Aras-asan, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur, voluntarily surrendered his one (1) unit revolver .38 pistol, ARMSCOR, bear-ing serial number 68860 without ammunition to the chief of police of Cagwait Municipal Police Station around 1:45p.m. of January 23, 2013.

Surrendered firearm is now in the custody of Cagwait Municipal Police Station for proper disposi-tion.

ACCOMPLISHMENT ON CAMPAIGN AGAINST LOOSE FIREARMS

Petron Gasoline Sta-tion in Brgy. Ampayon, Butuan City lost Php 18,000.00 to a swindler posed as business partner of the owner on January 21, 2012. Mary Jane S. Tanjay, 18 and Liezl O. Salucana, 22, both service crew attendants of the gasoline station revealed a woman introduced her-

self as “Hanah” and a business partner of their employer at 5:30p.m. Suspect said she needed to collect Php 18,000.00 from Joseph Lozada (owner of the gasoline station).

Without consulting their employer, Mary Jane and Leizl handed the amount to the swin-dler who immediately fled

on board a blue Skygo motorcycle.

Butuan City Police Sta-tion 4 has intensified its operation to unmask the identity of the suspect to bring her behind bars.

Police warn the public to scrutinize persons who posed as someone to get cash.

SWINDLING INCIDENT

Authorities nabbed a wanted robber responsible in a heist at China Bank in Brgy Damayang Lagi, Quezon City on May 25, 2012.

Police Capture Wanted Robber

Reynante T. Gante, 3 5 , for m e r s e c u r i t y guard detai led at the

By SPO1 Philip Amer P Mazo

afores a id b an k , was a r r e s t e d i n a j o i n t operation of Regional Intelligence Division, Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office, and San Luis Pol ice Sta-t ion on Janu ar y 23 , 2 0 1 3 a r o u n d 6 : O O o’c lock in the morn-ing after days of sur-vei l lance in Purok 5 , Sit io Li lo, Brgy Santa Ines, town of San Luis, Agusan del Sur.

Charged with Rob-ber y, Gante was cap-tured due to pending arrest warrant issued by the Regiona l Tr i-a l C ou r t Br an c h 7 7

(Quezon City) under criminal case number GL-Q-12-179712.

Gante i s now un-d e r t h e c u s t o d y o f

Regional Intel l igence D i v i s i o n i n B u t u a n City for proper dis-p o s i t i o n . ( P S U P T M.M.G)



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BUTUAN / AGNORTE JANUARY 21-25, 2013

A rebel returnee was shot dead by suspected NPA mem-bers in Brgy. Camagong, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte on January 20, 2013.

Former Rebel killed by NPA in Agusan del Norte

Nife T. Lapora, 23, resident of the aforesaid place and a CAFGU mem-ber assigned at the Patrol Base in this town, was sleeping atop of falcate logs near a videoke house where he had a drinking spree at 9:00 p.m.

Undetermined num-

PO3 Zena Menioria Panaligan

ber of fully armed men approached Lapora for a conversation. Amid the discussion, a rebel shot Lapora on his chest twice that resulted in his death.

Joint team of 58IB Phil Army, Agusan del Norte Provincial Public Safety Company and Nasipit

Police were dispatched to the area to conduct inves-tigation and operation to run after the assailants.

Lapora’s family and relatives lamented the death of helpless victim in the hands of his for-mer comrades. (PSUPT M.M.G)

Nineteen culprits were nabbed and various paraphernalia were confiscated by the authorities when a residential house of 48-year old Roy A. Segovia at Purok-1, Brgy Obrero, Butuan City was raided on January 20, 2013 at 5:30p.m.

ACCOMPLISHMENT ON CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS

By PO3 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas

Elements of Butuan C i t y Po l i c e S t a t i o n ( B C P S ) 2 l au n c h e d the operation by vir-

tue of search warrant issued by Hon. Judge G o d o f r e d o B . Ab u l Jr. , o f RT C B r a n c h

4 , L ib er t ad , Butu an City. Seized from the possession of Segovia were:

a. Three (3) long sachets of suspected shabu;b. Four (4) short sachets of suspected shabu;c. Fifteen (15) empty sachets with suspected shabu residue;d. Three (3) improvised tooter foils with residue;e. Eleven (11) used foils with residue;f. Thirty (30) unused folded tin foils;g. One (1) pair scissors;h. One (1) roll tin foil;i. Ten (10) pieces blades;j. Eleven (11) disposable lighters;k. One (1) unit E79 Nokia cellular phone;l. One (1) square glass (improvised board for chipping/dividing of shabu);m. One (1) improvised bamboo stick sealer;n. One (1) improvised candle holder;o. One (1) improvised lamp;p. Two (2) rolls of used tin foils; andq. Two (2) ballpen ink cartridges used for rolling tin foils as tooter.Police also seized

twenty-five (25) impro-vised tin foil tooters with residue, six (6) empty

sachets with residue, and six (6) disposable lighters were found inside the two rooms used as drug den.

The search and seizure operation was done in the presence of Mr. Ronald T. Bedrijo, DOJ representa-

tive; Hon. Cesar Berdera; Hon. Jimmy Besing; and Hon. Leonardo Bayotas, all Brgy Councilors of the aforesaid Brgy; Mr. Danny Luyahan of DXBC-RMN and other media repre-

sentatives from ABS-CBN and Radyo Trumpeta.

Ar res te d p ers ons were brought to Butuan City Police Station 2 for proper disposition while suspected shabu

were brought to Regional Crime Laboratory Office 13 for examination. Ap-propriate charges against the suspects are being prepared for filing in court.



JANUARY 21-25, 2013 GREETINGS



Pangarap daw po ng sino mang nagsusuot ng uniporme ng pulis ang maging PNP Chief.Hindi naman masama ang mangarap,kung kaya’t aaminin ko na sumagi din ito sa aking isipan. Ngunit alam din nating lahat, na bukod sa talino at galing, nasa kamay ng Poong Maykapal ang katuparan ng ganitong pangarap.

“My Commitment to My Countrymen”

Sa lahat ng pagkakat-aon, tanging Pangulo ng Republika ang siyang may karapatan sa pagpili ng Hepe ng Pambansang Pulisya at ang kanyang pangunahing basehan sa pagpili ay yung maka-katuwang niya sa kanyang mga layunin, adhikain at pangarap para sa ating bansa.

Ngayon, narito po ako sa inyong harapan, hini-rang na bagong Hepe ng Pambansang Pulisya. I am celebrating this mo-ment and dream of a lifetime. But as I bask in glory,I am well aware that this moment is but a moment and the hard work is about to begin.

Mula sa aking pagka-bata, pangarap ko na pong maging isang sundalo o di kaya’y isang taga-pagpatupad ng batas. This was realized after graduating from the Phil-ippine Military Academy in 1981, commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant of the defunct Philippine Con-stabulary. And with the passing of Republic Act 6975, I joined the Philip-pine National Police.

Ako ngayon ay isang Police Officer –sadyang napakasarap bigkasin. Ako’y isang Alagad ng Batas - anong linamnam sabihin. Kaya sa inyo, mga kapwa kong pulis,na tulad ko,na bata pa’y nangarap nang maging Alagad ng Batas, naniniwala ako na ang inyong pagnanais at dedikasyon sa pagiging pulis, ay patuloy pa ring nag-aalab sa inyong mga dibdib. Kaya naniniwala ako na ako’y sasamahan ninyo at kapit-bisig nating tatahakin ang malubak at mahirap na landas tungo sa ating mithiin. Kukum-punihin natin ang mga ito hanggang sa lahat ng landasin ay maituturing nating “Tuwid na Daan”.

Opo, kayo pong mga Police Officers, kung saan ang inyong mga ranggo ay napaloob ang salitang Police Officer, na ka-limitang nakatalaga sa mga police stations, sa mga operating and in-vestigating units ang mga inaasahan kong magig-

ing kaagapay ko sa pag-bibigay ng SERBISYONG MAKATOTOHANAN para sa ating kababayan. Kayong mga tinaguriang Police Officers, ang mag-sisilbing cutting edge o talim ng Pambansang Pulisya.Kayo ang nakata-lagang magbibigay ng pangunahing serbisyong makatotohanan sa lahat ng pagkakataon. Kaya’t pag mapurol ang cutting edge o talim, mapurol din at depektibo ang serbi-syong ibibigay ng buong kapulisan. Ngunit kapag matalim at maayos ito, nangangahulugan na ang kapulisan ay tapat sa tung-kulin at nagbibigay ng ser-bisyong makatotohanan. Kung kaya’t,maraming adhikain ang makakam-tan at matatamo ng ating Pambansang Pulisya.

How do we ensure we keep the organiza-tion’s cutting edge at its sharpest?We have to keep our Strategic Focus.

We shal l enhance the COMPETENCE of each and every Police Officer;we shallundertake some ORGANIZATION-AL DEVELOPMENT and reforms; we shall instill DISCIPLINE within the ranks;we shall promote EXCELLENCE in the per-formance of our duties; and institute PROFES-SIONALISM at all levels of the organization.

Through this Strategic Focus, we will bring to the fore a new breed of pro-fessional Police Officers who shared one vision and common objectives. Professional Police Of-ficers who are resolutely bonded by the PNP core values and principles.

Isa sa mga una nat-ing gagawin para mag-ing epektibo ang buong organisasyon ng PNP ay ang pagtukoy ng trabaho o papel na gagampanan ng bawat pulis.Mahal-aga ang bagay na ito sa kadahilanang malala-man nang bawat isang miyembro kung ano ang dapat nyang gampan-an para makamtan ang iniatang na misyon ng kanilang unit. Sa ganitong pamamaraan,maiiwasan

natin ang kalituhan sa pagganap ng tungkulin.Maiiwasan din natin angpag-iwan ng isang trabaho dahil nautusan pang gumawa ng ibang bagay. Dahil dito, ma-dali nang matutukoy ang nakakagawa at hindi na-kakagawa sa kaniyang tungkulin. Mailalagay natin sa tamang gawain ang mga karapat-dapat sa bawat trabaho. Sa wikang ingles, “putting round pegs in round holes.”

Kung ikaw ay isang imbestigador, dapat naka-tuon ka sa mga kasong ibibigay sa iyo. Marami sa mga kaso ang nabibinbin dahil ang imbestigador ay nauutusan para gumawa ng ibang trabaho. Kapag ikaw naman ay nakatalaga sa patrolya, dapat langna hindi ka na tawagin para gawin ang ibang trabaho. Sa pamamagitan nito ay mas magiging dalubhasa ang mga pulis sa kaniya-kaniyang tungkulin.

Kaya't mahalaga na matukoy natin ang mga dapat na gawain ng isang pulis na nakatalaga sa kahit ano mang posi-syon. Sa ganitong paraan, ay agad makikita kung sinu–sino at kung saan tayo nagkukulang sa ating serbisyo. Sa paraang ito, makikita rin natin ang wastong pag-gamit ng lahat ng resources ng ating organisasyon.

Sisimulan po natin ang “no multi-tasking policy and system” sa kapulisan sa lahat ng regions and of-fices. This system that was successfully introduced and implemented in the NCRPO. The system that

definesthe role of each and every policeman, a role for every position that shall contribute to the overall attainment of the unit's mission.

I will be strict when it comes to implementation and I will expect nothing but the best results.As I demand commitment and excellence from you, I shall equally focus on providing you the ap-propriate support that you need on your opera-tions. We will also provide continuous training and refresher programs to enhance your skills and abilities.

We conducted an orga-nizational audit in some offices of NCRPO during my stint as the Regional Director. We found out that there were many weaknesses, such as du-plication of jobs, unnec-essary and tedious pro-cesses, too many person-nel assigned to perform menial tasks,and other dysfunctions which have encouraged inefficiency, delinquency and irregu-larity.And this is only just in the administrative side of our organization.

On the operat ion and investigation side, personnel expertise is wanting. Many were not trained enough to do the job they are performing and in most cases, investi-gations were bungled, and operations were misman-aged which only serve to tarnish the image of the police service. In record-ing such irregularities, there were no clear and established processes.

In reporting crime alone, the true crime situ-ation cannot be properly presented because crime statistics were manipu-lated purposely to present a low crime volume. Our audit showed that the crime volume was indeed higher. We need to see the true crime picture in every locality for us to determine the appropriate solutions to this problem.False statistics result in costly, ineffective and useless deployment of resources.We have ini-tiated changes in this aspect, conducted spe-cialized training, audited and validated true crime reporting, and we will replicate these activities nationwide.Dapat ang mga ulat natin, lalo na sa ating mga kababayan, ay MAKATOTOHANAN.

Isasa-ayos natin ang mga proseso upang mapa-bilis ang serbisyo publiko, pati na rin ang serbisyo para sa kapulisan. Tutu-kuyin at aalisin natin ang mga mapagsamantalang opisyales at miyembro ng organisasyon.Kaya naman may mensahe ako sa mga kasamahan natin sa PNP na sangkot sa kasamaan at katiwalian: umalis na kayo ngayon pa lang.

Sa mga nag-iisip na-man ng maganda para sa organisasyon, laging bukas ang aking tang-gapan at kaisipan at lag-ing handang makinig sa inyong magagandang panukala at pananaw.

Hindi naman po na dahil natukoy na natin ang tungkulin at gawain ng bawa’t isa ay nanganga-hulugan na kanya-kanya na tayo. Ang nais po natin ay maging isang team at magkaroon ng isang adhikain. We want to be a police organization that shares one vision and common objectives; professional police of-ficers who are resolutely bonded by the PNP core values and principles.

K a h i t n a s a a n g bayan,probinsya o re-hiyon ka man,ano man ang iyong ginagampa-nan, mag-imbestiga o mag-patrolya, kahit saang unit ka nakatalaga,SAF, CIDG, Highway Patrol, Maritime and Aviation Security Groups, at iba pang National Support Units, tayo ay nag-iisang team na mag-kakaparehas COMMITMENT | page 6

ang adhikain - to better serve our communities, to solve more crimes, to arrest more criminals, and to put them behind bars.

Dapat may teamwork at cooperation din among different units, among different stations, among neighboring provinces and ultimately,among the different regions. Dapat maging isang team na may kanya-kanyang role ngunit pare-pareho lang ang kahalagahan at la-yunin. Ang maging isang magaling na team – iyan ang hamon ko sa mga City, Provincial and Regional Directors, at lalung-lalo na sa mga Chiefs of Police o Station Commanders natin.

Sa aking karanasan bilang Regional Director ng NCRPO, - marami po tayong natapos na proyekto sa tulong at su-porta ng ating magigiting na local chief executives nakatuon sa kasanayan ng kapulisan at tunay nating napa-igting ang galing ng ating mga kapulisan. Sa inyo po, mga local chief executives, sa ilalim ng pamumuno ng ating bu-tihing kalihim, Secretary Mar Roxas, maraming salamat at inaasahan po namin that as we imple-ment the new systems in the other regions, susu-portahan pa rin tayo ng local government units, sa pangunguna ng mga ginagalang nating mga gobernador at mga mayor sa buong bansa.

Sa lahat po ng miyem-bro ng ating Pambansang Pulisya,ang Daang Matu-wid na itinataguyod ng ating mahal na Pangulo, at hangarin din ng ating mga kababayan, ay ating tatahakin.

Mag-umpisa po tayo sa pagiging totoong tao. Mag-umpisa po tayo sa pagtataguyod ng katoto-hanan at pawang katoto-hanan lamang. Maging totoo din tayo sa ating sinumpaang tungkulin –naprotektahan ang lahat ng mga mamamayan, na hanapin at ipaglaban ang hustisya para sa lahat, mayaman man o mahirap.

Nalalaman at nada-rama ng publiko ang tunay na kapayapaan at kaayusan ng kanilang kapaligiran. Hayaan nat-ing sila ang humusga sa

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OPINION / News JANUARY 21-25, 2013



New PNP chief shows soft sideHe is known to be

a shy and unassuming police official who shies away from media inter-views and prefers to work silently but effectively. But on Thursday, new PNP chief Alan Purisima showed his soft side when he granted the wish of an eight-year-old leukemia-stricken boy to become a Mamang Pulis.

Officers and journal-ists clapped and cheered as Purisima met the youngest “Police Inspec-tor” in the land -- the young but brave Chris-tianel Dolosa of Hagonoy, Bulacan. I was present when Purisima placed the young boy “on duty” at least for a day and had him ride a PNP Highway Patrol Group patrol car in Camp Crame where officers and men saluted him.

* * *Prior to last Thurs-

day’s unforgettable meet-ing between the new PNP chief and Dolosa, I was informed that Purisima took keen interest on the wish of Dolosa through the International organi-zation Wish Kid Foun-dation.

“I would like to fulfill his wish today,” Purisima told an amused audience as his men helped the boy wear his police uniform with the rank of Inspec-tor and a patch from the elite PNP Special Action Force. I learned that a Wish Kid Foundation volunteer, the wife of Se-nior Supt. Bong Fajardo helped bring the boy’s wish to the PNP chief ’s attention.

* * *Purisima mentioned

the boy in his assumption speech last Tuesday and said he was touched by his message. “Hindi nag-sisinungaling ang mga bata. Kaya dapat may matutunan ang kapulisan natin sa batang ito. Me mga kabataan na tinit-ingala ang mga pulis, at sana ay mas dumami pa sila. Ang gusto ko lang sabihin sa mga pulis ay dapat na idol sila ng kabataan at dapat silang magpakita ng magan-dang halimbawa,” said the newly-promoted four-star general who maintained that Presi-dent Aquino’s admission that he has been a close friend for the past 30

years gives him the moti-vation and inspiration to do his job just like what the President wants: thru the Tuwid na Daan.

* * *I could see the glow

in the eyes of Christianel when he “reported for duty” to the PNP chief in complete police uni-form. “Gusto ko pong magpulis para manghuli ng magnanakaw,” I heard “Inspector Dolosa” say in a serious tone.

Dolosa told me he has been telling his playmates that his wish is to be a cop some day. “Napapanood ko po sila sa TV na lum-alaban sa mga kriminal,” he said. After the meeting with Purisima, the boy attended an orientation on the history, vision, and values of the police service and had a tour of the PNP facilities.

I saw his eyes brighten when the HPG patrol car he was riding stopped in front of me. He was sitting next to the driver and smiling. I gave him a salute, and he immedi-ately saluted me. What a fine boy. I hope and pray that he would survive his

life-threatening medical condition.

Major PNP reshuffle set

A reshuffle of some key National Police posts is in the offing with the forthcoming Commis-sion on Elections ban on the prohibition of filling up new positions in the government before May’s midterm elections. Actually, I was told by highly reliable sources that Purisima wants the reorganization to take place in January, citing Comelec rules and regu-lations pertaining to the transfer and promotion of government officials, including PNP regional and provincial directors.

* * *Shortly after he took

over as the country’s top cop vice retired Gen. Nick Bartolome, Purisima an-nounced the designation of Bartolome’s PMA Class 1980 classmate, Director Ager Ontog Jr. as the officer-in-charge of the PNP Chief Directorial Staff, a position which he used to occupy before the President announced his choice of the new

PNP chief.

Ontog’s new position would automatically give him his third star and line him up as the next PNP deputy chief for Administration with the retirement next year of Deputy Director General Emil Sarmiento (May 28) and PNP deputy chief for operations, Deputy Director General Rom-mel Heredia (June 6). Ontog is scheduled to retire from the service on Aug. 21, 2014.

* * *On Friday Purisima

also announced the des-ignation of his mistah, Director Cip Querol as the new PNP director for Intelligence vice Ontog. He also named Chief Supt. Mel Valmoria of PMA Class 1982 as the new PNP Special Action Force commander vice Querol.

My congratulations to this fine officers and gentlemen.

* * *This corner learned

that Purisima is also set to implement some changes in key PNP posi-

tions within the next few weeks. The officers to be affected include some police regional direc-tors and heads of key PNP directorial staff and national support units, including the Criminal Investigation and De-tection Group with the looming retirement of Director Sammy Pagdilao Jr. of PMA Class 1979.

Word is out in Camp Crame that Police Re-gional Office 3 director, Chief Supt. Ed Ladao, also of PMA Class 1982 is set to take over as the new CIDG chief while Ladao would be replaced as Central Luzon police director by Chief Supt. Raul Petrasanta of PMA Class 1984.

* * *I also got the infor-

mation that barring any changes in plans, Pe-trasanta’s mistah and deputy, Senior Supt. Alan Parreno would replace him at the Firearms and Explosives Division. As Purisima forms his own team, it is understandable that he would choose his PMA Class 1981 class-mates as his first string-ers.(journal.com.ph)

ating ginagawa.Bigyan natin ang ating mga ka-babayan ng “Serbisyong Makatotohanan!” – iyan ang ating paninindigan; iyan ang ating ipagsi-sigawan.

Kamakailan lamang, nakikinig ako sa radyo ng aking sasakyan ha-bang papunta sa isang meeting. Narinig ko ang popular na komentarista sa isang radio station na may ini-interview na bata na nag-ngangalang Michael.Nang tinanong siya kung ano ang pan-garap niya sa kanyang paglaki, ang sagot ng bata,“Gusto kong maging Pulis!” Sa tunog ng boses ng komentarista, nagulat siya at nagtanong bakit gusto nito maging pulis. “Gusto ko manghuli ng magnanakaw” ang sagot ng bata.

Nakakataba ng puso ang aking narinig dahil ang bata ay hindi marun-ong magsinungaling.Sa

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murang edad ay nab-igyang pansin niya ang kahalagahan ng pagiging isang Pulis at ang ma-rangal na gawain nito. Sadyang napakalakas ng impluwensya ng ating magagaling na Police Of-ficers sa ating kabataan.

Ito ang hamon ko sa lahat ng miyembro ng Philippine National Police – tayo ang mag-papakita ng ehemplo sa ating mga kababayan sa araw-araw na pag-tatrabaho natin upang madama at maranasan nila ang kaginhawaan at kasiyahan na dulot ng tuwid na daan. Ito na rin ang aking pangako sa ating mga kababayan sa mahalagang araw na ito – ang inyong Pambansang Pulisya ang magpapakita ng magandang ehemplo, dunong at galing.

Alam ko po na mas mabigat pa ang haha-rapin nating pagsubok sa mga susunod na araw lalo na sa paghahanda para sa isang maayos at mapayapang halalan sa

Mayo 2013. Ako po ay nananalig sa ating organ-isasyon na kaya nating gampanan ng mahusay ang ating adhikain. “Ser-bisyong Makatotohanan!” Iyan ang ating inspira-syon para sa darating na halalan.

Again, I s incerely thank President Benigno S. Aquino III, for giving me the chance to serve our nation at the highest level of the Philippine National Police.Thank you for the real life ex-amples you have set, which shall always serve to inspire us to dedicate ourselves in the service of our Country and our People. With your sup-port and inspiration,the PNP will seek to be equal to the task.

“All orders and in-structions shall remain undisturbed until they are rescinded or amend-ed”

Maraming Salamat po sa inyong lahat at patnubayan sana tayo ng Poong Maykapal.

To give the community timely and accurate p o l i c e i n for m at i on and services, the Phil-ippine National Po-lice in coordination with UNTV Radio La Verd a d w i l l l au n c h “SERBISYONG PU-L I S , S E R B I SYO N G MAKATOTOHANAN”.

Promot ing publ ic aw are n e ss , t h e n e w police oriented show will provide informa-tion dissemination and other police services to further supplement the public for the lat-est accomplishments, ac t iv i t i e s and ot her events that the PNP unit s and of f i ces i s up for.

As t h e ve r y f i r s t radio program of the

Chie f PNP Direc tor General Alan LM Puri-sima, the said segment aims to improve the PNP’s internal and ex-ternal communications through the proactive media program and to provide quality service to the people and the community.

“The PNP is fil led with gratitude for the opportunity given by the UNT V Radio La Verdad for the PNP radio program’s free air t ime, in this way the dissemination of information and ser-vices of the PNP to the public would be very access ible” PCSUPT Cerbo said.

Hosted by the PNP Spokesperson and Pub-

lic Information Office Chief Police Chief Su-perintendent Generoso R. Cerbo Jr., “SERBI-SYONG PULIS, SERBI-SYONG MAKATOTO-HANAN” has a radio frequency of 1350 kHz AM and will be aired every Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm starting on January 24, 2013.

For its pilot episode, PDG Purisima will be its first guest to tackle about the PNP’s Strate-gic Focus, the CODE-P (Competence, redefin-ing Organization, Dis-cipline, Excellence and Professionalism), that clearly defines the or-ganization’s direction towards the realization of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030.

PNP UNVEILS NEW RADIO PROGRAM: “SERBISYONG

PULIS, SERBISYONG MAKATOTOHANAN”



JANUARY 21-25, 2013 NATIONAL NEWS



The PNP leader-ship wants police

checkpoints to show-case PNP human

rights policy under-scoring respect for human rights and

international human-itarian law.

PNP Chief, “CODE- P” Director General Alan LM

Purisima reminded anew all police unit

commanders to closely supervise checkpoint operations put-up to enforce the nation-wide gunban and ban on other pro-

hibited acts during the 150-day election

period.“The PNP must promote and protect

human rights because this task lies at the

very core of maintain-

CHECKPOINTS: SHOWCASE OF PNP HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY

PNP Chief, Alan LM Purisima, is grateful for the donation of 42 motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) from local officials of La Union led by Cong. Victor F Ortega for police visibility and patrol operations in the province. The donation was formally received by PRO1 Regional Director, Chief Supt Franklin Bucayu at Camp Florendo in San Fernando City. (PNP-PIO Photo)

The Philippine National Police, in collaboration with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and other law enforcement agencies and the multi-sectoral stakeholders, will hold a “Unity Walk and Prayer Rally for Secure and Fair Elections (SAFE) 2013” on Sunday morning, January 13, 2013, from dif-ferent points of area going to the Quezon Memorial Circle, Quezon City where all the contingents shall converge.

The unity walk and prayer rally will also be conducted by other PNP regional offices to drum-beat the significance of the May 13, 2013 elections and herald the start of the election period targeting the humane and spiritual side of the electorate.

For the PNP National Headquarters and Nation-al Capital Region Office (NCRPO), the said activity will be having five (5) walk groups which will assemble in designated areas, walk along designated routes and converge at the Quezon City Memorial Circle for the Prayer Rally with the lighting of Unity Candle and signing of the “Pledge of Commitment”.

Expected participants on the significant event are Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Rox-as, COMELEC Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr., Religious Leaders, Agency Heads and

other distinguished guests.Walk Group 1 will be

composed of personnel from the COMELEC, National Citizens' Move-ment for Free Elections (NAMFREL), Department of Justice (DOJ) and other religious groups which will start at the Quezon City COMELEC Office, Quezon City Hall; Walk Group 2 will be composed of personnel from the Department of Education (DepEd), Ro-tary International District 3800 and students from the different Universities and Schools in Metro Manila coming from the University of the Philippines Dili-man; Walk Group 3 will be composed of personnel from the DILG, National Police Commission (NA-POLCOM), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bu-reau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) which will start at the DILG Of-fice Gold Condominium; Walk Group 3-A will be composed of personnel from the PNP, Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs) and Barangay “Tanods coming from the PNP National Headquar-ters; and Walk Group 4 will be composed of personnel from the Department of National Defense (DND), Armed Forces of the Phil-ippines (AFP) and other Non-Government Orga-nizations (NGOs) coming from V.Luna Hospital (AFP Medical Center).(PNP Pub-lic Information Office)

PNP, AFP, COMELEC LEAD UNITY WALK AND PRAYER

RALLYFOR S.A.F.E. 2013

PNP Chief Police Director General Alan LM Purisima inspect the loose firearms confiscated by police units in Eastern Visayas as part of election security operations ahead of the May 2013 mid-term polls.PNP Chief Purisima was in Tacloban, Leyte on Saturday personally assess the ongoing campaign against partisan armed groups and loose firearms in the region. Also in photo are Police Chief Superintendent Elmer R Soria thew Regional Director of PRO 8 and Police Senior Superintendent Edgar O Basbas the Deputy Regional Director for Administration.(PNP-PIO Photo)

ing peace and order, ensuring public safety, and upholding the rule of law in the country,” Purisima said adding that “Human Rights protection is the first

business of law enforce-ment.”

Among other in-structions from the

PNP high command, all PNP Units were

directed to insure that all personnel assigned to man Comelec check-

points are properly briefed and oriented prior to deployment with emphasis on

proper conduct and behavior when conduct-

ing checkpoints. The Chief PNP

instructed the PNP Di-rectorial Staff to insure

proper education and

orientation on human rights values among

PNP personnel. These should in-

clude the basic proto-cols in citizen contact that must be observed

by all police personnel, especially by frontline PNP units that are in direct contact with the public consistent with international human

rights standards for law enforcement and gen-eral principles of law

enforcement operations defined in the Police

Operational Procedures or rules of engagement.

According to PNP Spokesman, Chief Su-perintendent Generoso R Cerbo Jr., the basic rule in checkpoints is that it must be legiti-mate and covered by

appropriate official orders from higher

authorities. In checkpoint

operations, search of vehicles for weapons is limited only to vi-sual search under the “plain view doctrine”,

Cerbo explained. However, he said,

police may conduct further warrantless

search in checkpoints under specifically justifiable circum-

stances. “While we recog-

nize the importance of checkpoints in law

enforcement op-erations, it is equally

important that we must respect the basic

rights of citizens,” Cerbo emphasized.

(PNP-PIO)

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