TACLOBAN CITY- Two men from this city were arrested in a buy-bust operation on Wednesday (March 29) that resulted to the seizure of methamphetamine or shabu valued at P25,000.
Senior Supt. Rolando Bade, city police director, in a press statement, identified the arrested drug personalities as Rexter Arbiertas, 41, a carpenter and Jomel Avestrus, 38 and a pedicab driver.
The two were arrested during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 96, Calanipawan area, at about 2:15 am.
The arrest of Arbiertas, who is listed of the city police’s drug watch, and Avestrus, is part of the continued campaign of the police organization, particularly in Tacloban City, against proliferation of illegal drugs now dubbed as “Project Double Barrel Reloaded,” S/Supt. Bade said.
A confidential informant of the police led to the arrest of the suspects.
Bought from them was one piece heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline suspected as shabu worth P300.
Recovered from the suspects were six pieces heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing white crystalline substance suspected as shabu with an estimated market value of P25,000.
The suspects are now detained at the Tacloban City Police Office headquarters while cases for violation of Sections 5 and 11, Section 2 of RA 9165 or otherwise known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” are being prepared against them before for subsequent filing before the Prosecutor’s Office.(PR)a
Shabu worth P25,000 seized from 2 men in a buy-bust operation in Tacloban City
Wanted man arrested by police in N. Samar town
CAMP CARLOS DELGADO, CATARMAN, Northern Samar -A laborer was arrested for illegal possession of firearm.
Arrested was Michael Nebrida, 28, single, and a resident of Barangay Narra, Bobon town, Northern Samar on Tuesday (March 28).
Nebrida was arrested by virtue of a warrant of Arrest issued by Judge Alma Consuelo B.D Esidera, presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court-Branch 20 based in Catarman.
The suspect violated Sec 28, par (e) sub par 1 of RA 10591, otherwise known as “An Act providing for comprehensive law on firearms and ammunition.”
The court set P80, 000 as bond bail for the accused.
Chief Inspector Arnel Ambos, police chief of Bobon, said that they effected the arrest at 3:30 pm at the suspect’s residence and immediately brought him to the town police station for booking and other process prior his turn-over to the issuing court.
S/Supt.Ceasar ZL Tannagan, police provincial director, said that the arrest of the suspect proves the strong dedication of the PNP personnel in upholding peace and order in the province and extend his outmost appreciation towards the arrest of the suspect. (PR)
Catbalogan gov’t thick of things for next month’s international conference
TACLOBAN CITY- No stone unturned for the hosting of this city of an international gathering next month.
Recently, Mayor Stephany Uy- Tan met with representatives of several sectors as part of the preparation of the city government’s hosting of this year’s United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) Pacific Conference.
Mayor Uy-Tan, in particular, gave focus those in the hotel and food sectors as they are considered to provide front line services during next month’s international gathering.
The city government initiated a training on effective customer service and basic housekeeping for the mentioned sectors in partnership with the Department of Tourism.
The training was attended by front liners, receptionists, room attendants, and owners of the hotels and restaurants in Catbalogan City for the improvement and standardization of service delivery of their tourism workforce through excellent customer service skills, effective communication, and listening skills as well as efficient handling of customer concerns.
“This milestone event is not just a challenge to the local government but a great opportunity as well and we are very much happy to have an overwhelming wave of support from various (sectors and) this event would be a resounding success if we put our hand, our heart and all our might into it,” Uy-Tan said.
The UCLG-ASPAC Pacific Conference and Executive Bureau Meeting will be held on April 4 to 7, a first for the city to host an international conference under the theme “Kauswagan Kalibutan: Creating Connection for Sustainable Societies”.
More than 60 international delegates from 19 member countries of UCLG-ASPAC had already signified their attendance this coming April.
The city government is expecting around 300 international and local participants like mayors, governors and private sectors from the member countries.
Part of the conference and executive bureau meeting are other activities like the Science and Technology Fair which is scheduled on the same dates to be held at the Samar State University – Main Campus.
The event expected participants are researchers and exhibitors from Region 8, focusing on four themes; (1) climate change adaptation, (2) disaster risk reduction and management, (3) alternative energy and science and technology innovations and (4) robotics for the environment.
The fair has also three components,namely,booth displays of S&T Innovations, poster presentation/competition, and oral presentations.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
Wanted man arrested by police in N. Samar town
CAMP CARLOS DELGADO, CATARMAN, Northern Samar -A laborer was arrested for illegal possession of firearm.
Arrested was Michael Nebrida, 28, single, and a resident of Barangay Narra, Bobon town, Northern Samar on Tuesday (March 28).
Nebrida was arrested by virtue of a warrant of Arrest issued by Judge Alma Consuelo B.D Esidera, presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court-Branch 20 based in Catarman.
The suspect violated Sec 28, par (e) sub par 1 of RA 10591, otherwise known as “An Act providing for comprehensive law on firearms and ammunition.”
The court set P80, 000 as bond bail for the accused.
Chief Inspector Arnel Ambos, police chief of Bobon, said that they effected the arrest at 3:30 pm at the suspect’s residence and immediately brought him to the town police station for booking and other process prior his turn-over to the issuing court.
S/Supt.Ceasar ZL Tannagan, police provincial director, said that the arrest of the suspect proves the strong dedication of the PNP personnel in upholding peace and order in the province and extend his outmost appreciation towards the arrest of the suspect. (PR)
Sports clinics open for Tacloban youths
TACLOBAN CITY- To keep Tacloban’s youths preoccupied this summer season, the City Sports Office will offer summer game events through the Mayor Cristina G. Romualdez (MCGR) Summer Sports Clinic 2017.
In an interview, Mayor Cristina Romualdez said that indulging the city’s youths in sports will help them develop sportsmanship and self-discipline.
It will likewise eradicate bad vices among them, she said.
“We encourage our youths to join this summer sports clinic,” the city mayor said.
Among its summer sports clinic, which is available for free, includes dance sports, table tennis, badminton, and karatedo.
While, basketball, swimming, and taekwondo will entail a minimal fee to cover for its venue fee, student handbook, uniform / printed T-shirt, certificate, and medals.
For dance sports, it will be from April 10 to May 19, 2017 (18 sessions) Monday-Wednesday-Friday (MWF) 9:00 am to 11:30 am. at the Tacloban City Convention Center or astrodome.
Interested 8 to 12 years old kids may call or text Marilyn or Rosel at 0921-096-7691 & 09098601713.
Dance sports is a competitive ballroom dancing, as contrasted to social and exhibition dancing.
Table tennis is to start April 10 to May 17 (15 sessions) MWF 1:00 pm. – 4:30pm.still at astrodome. Interested youth aged 7 to 16 years old.
For karatedo, it will begin its sports clinic on April 3 to May 17, 2017 (Morning session – MWF 10 am. – 11:30 Am.; TThS 10 am. – 11:30 Am.; afternoon class clinic every TTHS 2:30 pm. to 4 pm. and M-F 4:30 pm. to 6:00pm.
And for badminton, the summer clinic will kick off April 3 to May 17, 2017 (20 sessions) every MWF 9:30 am – 11:30 am. and 2 pm to 4 pm. at ACLC and Astrodome.
Meanwhile, basketball, swimming, and taekwondo will entail minimal registration fee says City Sports Office head Joel Bugho in an interview to cover uniform, sports facilities & etc.
MCGR Basketball sports clinic, a fee of P1,200 will be collected to cover certificates, basketball, basketball jersey and ball bag.
Its schedule will be on April 3 – May 14, 2017 (14 sessions) every weekend 9 am. to 11 am. and 1 pm. to 3 pm. at the CEO Gym/Astrodome.
Guest trainor is Joey Mente (ABL Import Indonesia) will handle the sports clinic.
While, MCGR swimming summer sports clinic for 7 to 12 years of age, the sports clinic will start on April 3 to May 18 (10 sessions) every Tuesday & Thursday 7:30 am. to 9:30 am at Patio Victoria Swimming Pool.
For a fee of P2, 000 per registrant to cover pool fee, swimmers enrolled will get printed T-shirt, certificate, and medal.
Lastly, MCGR taekwondo sports clinic will start April 5 to May 13, 2017 with the following schedule: MWF &TThS 9 am. to 11 am. and 1 pm. to 3 pm.
From Monday-Friday for advanced classes 3 pm. to 5 pm. at the astrodome with a P3,500 registration fee.
CSO head Joel Bugho encourages interested youth to register early as it is on a first come first serve basis.
(GAY B. GASPAY, TISAT)
NPAs staged attack on Cafgu detachments in Samar provinces
TACLOBAN CITY- In separate occasions, alleged members of the New People’s Army(NPA) staged attacks to three military detachments in Samar provinces on the wee hours of Thursday (March 30).
First to be attacked by NPA members were a detachment of the civilian armed forces geographical unit (Cafgu) located in sitio Cogon, Barangay 1-A, Motiong, Samar at about 2:55 am.
The second similar incident took place in another Cafgu detachment located in Brgy. Geparayan, Silvino Lobos, Northern Samar at 5 am.
And 20 minutes later, the rebel members attacked a military detachment in Barangay Pequit, Paranas town in Samar of the Charlie Company of the 52nd Infantry Battalion.
Reports reaching the regional Philippine National Police headquarters, however, disclosed that no Cafgu member coming from the three military posts were hurt during the separate attacks.
However, soldiers immediately conducted their pursuit operations against the rebel members who staged the raids.
The provinces of Samar and Northern Samar have been identified by the military officials in the region to still have active insurgency problem.
On Wednesday (March 29), marked the 48th year of the founding of the NPA, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines. (JOEY A. GABIETA)