Republic of the Philippines PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Vol. 1 No. 13
Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez, Libertad, Butuan City
January 21 - 25, 2013
NPA rebels chop down bananas, destroy heavy equipment By PO1 Ryan C. Cagula
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.
The communist-terrorist 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 Sitio Ibo of the aforesaid barangay. The heavy
equipment, owned by Edilberto Garay of Maa, Davao City, were reportedly parked along the road. PNP and AFP were directing its collaborative effort to run after the rebels who are believed to be under Guerilla Front 19B led by alias ‘Susay’. C PP- N PA , k now n for its revolutionar y
char a c te r and r ut h less ideology, has been continuously using deceptive and oppressive operations to instill fear on hapless Filipinos. Police force encourages all peace-loving countr ymen to denounce such violence and to help authorities tear down that blood-red flag with hammer and sickle.(PSUPT M.M.G)
Gun Ban Starts; Cops Capture A challenge to the Police Force Violator in Agusan del Sur
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By PCSUPT Getulio S. Napeñas
ccordingly, promotion comes not to those who mid the implementation of total gun ban, authorities arrested watch either the clock the sun but to those a 39-year old suspect for carrying an unlicensed firearm in or who stick unto their a checkpoint in Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Rosario, Agusan del Sur on works with compassion and commitment. January 16, 2013. Plenty of men can do Federico D. Clemente, ed item are now under the good work for a spurt resident of the aforesaid custody of 133rd RPSC and with immediate place, was on board his in Bunawan, Agusan del promotion in mind, red Honda XRM motor- Sur. Clemente shall face but promotion is becycle (3896 LP) when charges on illegal posstowed to anyone whose flagged down by the ele- session of firearm and good work has become ments of 133rd Regional violation of COMELEC a habit. Public Safety Company at gun ban. In the PNP, privileges 9:55p.m. Clemente said Police Regional Office and opportunities are he’s carrying a caliber 13 Director, PCSUPT wide for those who offer .357 Magnum revolver Getulio P. Napeñas said faithful service and one (loaded with three am- the PNP has been contin“ T h i s o p e r a t i o n prior or during the mid- of which is the promomunition) but failed to uously conducting check- (COMELEC gun ban) term polls”, top official tion of rank. Promopresent legal documents. points to net violators shall immobilize persons stressed out. (PSUPT tion reflects the rise of Suspect and confiscat- bringing their firearms. from sowing violence M.M.G) professional aptitude
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By PO3 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas
and proficiency in the police force. However, it does not only confer privilege or power but also responsibility. To the newly promoted personnel, it is indeed a great power entrusted in your custody which charges you with high responsibility of inspiring and serving 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. CHALLENGE | page 2
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152 Cops Promoted in Caraga By PO1 Ryan C. Cagula
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. 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 (represented 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 responsibility of inspiring and serving more people in the name of public service,” top official said. PCSUPT Napeñas encouraged the police force not to simply cruise along and become mediocre. They shally become the “PNP’s strongest link”. (PSUPT M.M.G)
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As you prepare yourself for another milestone, believe that in your own little way, you could lift another person's vision to higher sights, raise his performance 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 concern and public safety is a shared responsibility. With that
mandate to serve and protect comes the opportunity 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 eventually emerge as better and stronger public servants. As I end, let me encourage you to avoid becoming the weakest link or just simply cruise along and b ecoming mediocre. Become the PNP’s strongest link. There are many ways to manifest this notion.
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 always go to the stronger and faster, but sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can”. Once again, congratulations! Mabuhay po tayong lahat!
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.
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. PNP REGIONAL OFFICE 13, Camp. Rafael C. Rodriques, Libertad, Butuan City Email: piopro_13@yahoo.com, Facebook: pio pro caraga Hotline 09163954012 - Tel number: 8153325
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ACCOMPLISHMENT ON ARREST 2 OF WANTED PERSONS 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 apprehended by Lianga Police at 8:30p.m. due to arrest warrant issued by Judge Dante Luz N. Viacrusis of RTC Branch 6 (Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur) for Robbery with Violence and Intimidation. Suspect, who can post Php 100,000 bail for his temporar y liberty, is now under the custody of Lianga Police Station. Charged with Murder, Julieto Vertical Pareja, 49 years old, married and a resident of Pangian, Lindoy, Tago, Su-
rigao del Sur was arrested by joint personnel of Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office and Tandag City. Police Station by virtue of Alias Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon. Merlyn B Pacaro-Cañedo, 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. Pa r e j a’s c a s e w a s docketed under criminal case number 5614 without recommended bail. He is now under the custody of Tandag City Police Station and will be turned-over to Tandag City Jail for proper disposition.
In Poblacion, Bi slig City, Surigao del Sur, Ricky Maunio Mejaro, 35 years old, married and a resident of Purok-4, Requina Village, Mangagoy, Bislig City was arrested by authorities at around 7:30 a.m. January 21, 2013 by virtue 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-Violence Against Women and Their Children) docketed under criminal case number 2012-113991 with recommended bail of P12,000.00. Mejaro is now under 49-year old suspect the custody of Bislig would face charges on ilMeanwhile, in Brgy. TaCity Police Station for legal possession of firearms glatawan, Bayugan City, and violation of COMELEC Agusan del Sur, Alisaman proper disposition.
ACCOMPLISHMENT ON CAMPAIGN AGAINST LOOSE FIREARMS
SWINDLING INCIDENT
Petron Gasoline Station 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 swindler who immediately fled
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on board a blue Skygo motorcycle. Butuan City Police Station 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.
Gun Ban for carrying unlicensed firearm at Generics 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 argument with the complainant Gerlie P. Escatron who was threatened by the former using Armscor caliber .38 revolver with five live ammunition. Culod is now temporarily detained at Butuan City Police Station 2.
Mantawir Bungkarawan alias “Alex”, 45 years old, married and a resident of Brgy. Lilon Damadaya, Marawi City was apprehended by the personnel of Bayugan City Police Station, 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) magazine loaded with seven (7) live ammunition. Arrested suspect and
confiscated firearm were brought to Bayugan City Police Station for proper disposition. Gerry Cabrera Ronquillo, 49 years old, married, jobless and a resident of Purok Talisay B, Brgy. Arasasan, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur, voluntarily surrendered his one (1) unit revolver .38 pistol, ARMSCOR, bearing 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 disposition.
Police Capture Wanted Robber By SPO1 Philip Amer P Mazo
Authorities nabbed a wanted robber responsible in a heist at China Bank in Brgy Damayang Lagi, Quezon City on May 25, 2012. Reynante T. Gante, a f ore s a i d b a n k , w a s 35, former security ar re ste d i n a j oi nt gu ard det ai le d at t he operation of Regional Intelligence Division, Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office, and S an Lu is Pol i c e St a t i o n o n Ja nu a r y 2 3 , 2013 around 6:OO o’cl o ck i n t he mor n ing after days of surve i l l anc e i n P u rok 5 , Sitio Lilo, Brg y Santa Ines, town of San Luis, Ag us an d el Su r. Charged with Robb e r y, G ante w as c ap tured due to p ending MINDANAO DAILY NEWS arrest warrant issued & by t he R e g i ona l Tr i MINDANAO STAR BALITA al Court Branch 77
(Quezon City) under criminal case number G L- Q - 1 2 - 1 7 9 7 1 2 . G ant e i s n ow u n der the custody of
Regional Intelligence Division in Butuan C it y for prop e r d i s position. (PSUPT M.M.G)
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Former Rebel killed by NPA in Agusan del Norte PO3 Zena Menioria Panaligan
A rebel returnee was shot dead by suspected NPA members in Brgy. Camagong, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte on January 20, 2013. Nife T. Lapora, 23, resident of the aforesaid place and a CAFGU member 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-
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 investigation and operation to run after the assailants. Lapora’s family and relatives lamented the death of helpless victim in the hands of his former comrades. (PSUPT M.M.G)
ACCOMPLISHMENT ON CAMPAIGN AGAINST ILLEGAL DRUGS By PO3 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas
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.
Elements of Butuan tue of search warrant 4 , L i b e r t a d , B ut u a n C i t y Po l i c e S t a t i o n issued by Hon. Judge City. Seized from the ( B C P S ) 2 l a u n c h e d G o d o f r e d o B . Ab u l possession of Segovia the operation by vir- Jr. , o f RT C B r a n c h 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; and q. Two (2) ballpen ink cartridges used for rolling tin foils as tooter. Police also seized twenty-five (25) improvised tin foil tooters with residue, six (6) empty
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. A r re s t e d p e r s on s were brought to Butuan City Police Station 2 for proper disposition while suspected shabu
were brought to Regional Crime Laboratory Office 13 for examination. Appropriate charges against the suspects are being prepared for filing in court.
sachets with residue, and The search and seizure six (6) disposable lighters operation was done in the were found inside the two presence of Mr. Ronald T. rooms used as drug den. Bedrijo, DOJ representa-
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“My Commitment to My Countrymen” 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. Sa lahat ng pagkakataon, tanging Pangulo ng Republika ang siyang may karapatan sa pagpili ng Hepe ng Pambansang Pulisya at ang kanyang pangunahing basehan sa pagpili ay yung makakatuwang niya sa kanyang mga layunin, adhikain at pangarap para sa ating bansa. Ngayon, narito po ako sa inyong harapan, hinirang na bagong Hepe ng Pambansang Pulisya. I am celebrating this moment 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 pagkabata, pangarap ko na pong maging isang sundalo o di kaya’y isang tagapagpatupad ng batas. This was realized after graduating from the Philippine Military Academy in 1981, commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant of the defunct Philippine Constabulary. And with the passing of Republic Act 6975, I joined the Philippine 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. Kukumpunihin 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 kalimitang nakatalaga sa mga police stations, sa mga operating and investigating units ang mga inaasahan kong magig-
ing kaagapay ko sa pagbibigay ng SERBISYONG MAKATOTOHANAN para sa ating kababayan. Kayong mga tinaguriang Police Officers, ang magsisilbing cutting edge o talim ng Pambansang Pulisya.Kayo ang nakatalagang magbibigay ng pangunahing serbisyong makatotohanan sa lahat ng pagkakataon. Kaya’t pag mapurol ang cutting edge o talim, mapurol din at depektibo ang serbisyong ibibigay ng buong kapulisan. Ngunit kapag matalim at maayos ito, nangangahulugan na ang kapulisan ay tapat sa tungkulin at nagbibigay ng serbisyong makatotohanan. Kung kaya’t,maraming adhikain ang makakamtan at matatamo ng ating Pambansang Pulisya. How do we ensure we keep the organization’s cutting edge at its sharpest?We have to keep our Strategic Focus. We shall enhance the COMPETENCE of each and every Police Officer;we shallundertake some ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT and reforms; we shall instill DISCIPLINE within the ranks;we shall promote EXCELLENCE in the performance of our duties; and institute PROFESSIONALISM at all levels of the organization. Through this Strategic Focus, we will bring to the fore a new breed of professional Police Officers who shared one vision and common objectives. Professional Police Officers who are resolutely bonded by the PNP core values and principles. Isa sa mga una nating gagawin para maging epektibo ang buong organisasyon ng PNP ay ang pagtukoy ng trabaho o papel na gagampanan ng bawat pulis.Mahalaga ang bagay na ito sa kadahilanang malalaman nang bawat isang miyembro kung ano ang dapat nyang gampanan 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, madali nang matutukoy ang nakakagawa at hindi nakakagawa 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 nakatuon 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 kaniyakaniyang tungkulin. Kaya't mahalaga na matukoy natin ang mga dapat na gawain ng isang pulis na nakatalaga sa kahit ano mang posisyon. 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 offices. 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 appropriate support that you need on your operations. We will also provide continuous training and refresher programs to enhance your skills and abilities. We conducted an organizational audit in some offices of NCRPO during my stint as the Regional Director. We found out that there were many weaknesses, such as duplication of jobs, unnecessary and tedious processes, too many personnel assigned to perform menial tasks,and other dysfunctions which have encouraged inefficiency, delinquency and irregularity.And this is only just in the administrative side of our organization. On the op eration and investigation side, personnel expertise is wanting. Many were not trained enough to do the job they are performing and in most cases, investigations were bungled, and operations were mismanaged which only serve to tarnish the image of the police service. In recording such irregularities, there were no clear and established processes.
In reporting crime alone, the true crime situation cannot be properly presented because crime statistics were manipulated 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 initiated changes in this aspect, conducted specialized 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 mapabilis ang serbisyo publiko, pati na rin ang serbisyo para sa kapulisan. Tutukuyin 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 naman ng maganda para sa organisasyon, laging bukas ang aking tanggapan at kaisipan at laging 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 nangangahulugan 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 officers who are resolutely bonded by the PNP core values and principles. Kahit nasaang bayan,probinsya o rehiyon ka man,ano man ang iyong ginagampanan, 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
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 layunin. 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 suporta 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 butihing kalihim, Secretary Mar Roxas, maraming salamat at inaasahan po namin that as we implement the new systems in the other regions, susuportahan 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 miyembro ng ating Pambansang Pulisya,ang Daang Matuwid 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 katotohanan at pawang katotohanan 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 nadarama ng publiko ang tunay na kapayapaan at kaayusan ng kanilang kapaligiran. Hayaan nating sila ang humusga sa COMMITMENT | page 6
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New PNP chief shows soft side He is known to be a shy and unassuming police official who shies away from media interviews 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 leukemiastricken boy to become a Mamang Pulis. Officers and journalists clapped and cheered as Purisima met the youngest “Police Inspector” in the land -- the young but brave Christianel 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 Thursday’s unforgettable meeting between the new PNP chief and Dolosa, I was informed that Purisima took keen interest on the wish of Dolosa through the International organization Wish Kid Foundation.
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ating ginagawa.Bigyan natin ang ating mga kababayan ng “Serbisyong Makatotohanan!” – iyan ang ating paninindigan; iyan ang ating ipagsisigawan. Kamakailan lamang, nakikinig ako sa radyo ng aking sasakyan habang papunta sa isang meeting. Narinig ko ang popular na komentarista sa isang radio station na may ini-inter view na bata na nag-ngangalang Michael.Nang tinanong siya kung ano ang pangarap 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 marunong magsinungaling.Sa
*** Purisima mentioned the boy in his assumption speech last Tuesday and said he was touched by his message. “Hindi nagsisinungaling ang mga bata. Kaya dapat may matutunan ang kapulisan natin sa batang ito. Me mga kabataan na tinitingala 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 magandang halimbawa,” said the newly-promoted four-star general who maintained that President Aquino’s admission that he has been a close friend for the past 30
years gives him the moti- life-threatening medical PNP chief. vation and inspiration to condition. do his job just like what Ontog’s new position the President wants: thru Major PNP reshuffle would automatically give the Tuwid na Daan. set him his third star and line him up as the next *** A reshuffle of some PNP deputy chief for I could see the glow key National Police posts Administration with the in the eyes of Christianel is in the offing with the retirement next year of when he “reported for forthcoming Commis- Deputy Director General duty” to the PNP chief sion on Elections ban Emil Sarmiento (May 28) in complete police uni- on the prohibition of and PNP deputy chief form. “Gusto ko pong filling up new positions for operations, Deputy magpulis para manghuli in the government before Director General Romng magnanakaw,” I heard May’s midterm elections. mel Heredia (June 6). “Inspector Dolosa” say Actually, I was told by Ontog is scheduled to in a serious tone. highly reliable sources retire from the service that Purisima wants the on Aug. 21, 2014. Dolosa told me he has reorganization to take been telling his playmates place in January, citing *** that his wish is to be a cop Comelec rules and reguOn Friday Purisima some day. “Napapanood lations pertaining to the also announced the desko po sila sa TV na lum- transfer and promotion ignation of his mistah, alaban sa mga kriminal,” of government officials, Director Cip Querol as he said. After the meeting including PNP regional the new PNP director for with Purisima, the boy and provincial directors. Intelligence vice Ontog. attended an orientation He also named Chief on the history, vision, *** Supt. Mel Valmoria of and values of the police Shortly after he took PMA Class 1982 as the service and had a tour of over as the country’s top new PNP Special Action the PNP facilities. cop vice retired Gen. Nick Force commander vice Bartolome, Purisima an- Querol. I saw his eyes brighten nounced the designation when the HPG patrol car of Bartolome’s PMA Class My congratulations he was riding stopped 1980 classmate, Director to this fine officers and in front of me. He was Ager Ontog Jr. as the gentlemen. sitting next to the driver officer-in-charge of the and smiling. I gave him PNP Chief Directorial *** a salute, and he immedi- Staff, a position which This corner learned ately saluted me. What a he used to occupy before that Purisima is also fine boy. I hope and pray the President announced set to implement some that he would survive his his choice of the new changes in key PNP posi-
murang edad ay nabigyang pansin niya ang kahalagahan ng pagiging isang Pulis at ang marangal na gawain nito. Sadyang napakalakas ng impluwensya ng ating magagaling na Police Officers sa ating kabataan. Ito ang hamon ko sa lahat ng miyembro ng Philippine National Police – tayo ang magpapakita ng ehemplo sa ating mga kababayan sa araw-araw na pagtatrabaho 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 haharapin 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 organisasyon na kaya nating gampanan ng mahusay ang ating adhikain. “Serbisyong Makatotohanan!” Iyan ang ating inspirasyon para sa darating na halalan. Again, I sincerely 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 examples you have set, which shall always serve to inspire us to dedicate ourselves in the service of our Country and our People. With your support and inspiration,the PNP will seek to be equal to the task. “All orders and instructions shall remain undisturbed until they are rescinded or amended” Maraming Salamat po sa inyong lahat at patnubayan sana tayo ng Poong Maykapal.
“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 Inspector and a patch from the elite PNP Special Action Force. I learned that a Wish Kid Foundation volunteer, the wife of Senior Supt. Bong Fajardo helped bring the boy’s wish to the PNP chief ’s attention.
tions within the next few weeks. The officers to be affected include some police regional directors and heads of key PNP directorial staff and national support units, including the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group with the looming retirement of Director Sammy Pagdilao Jr. of PMA Class 1979. Word is out in Camp Crame that Police Regional 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 information that barring any changes in plans, Petrasanta’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 classmates as his first stringers.(journal.com.ph)
PNP UNVEILS NEW RADIO PROGRAM: “SERBISYONG PULIS, SERBISYONG MAKATOTOHANAN”
To give the community timely and accurate p o l i c e i n fo r m at i o n and services, the Philippine National Police in coordination with UNTV Radio La Ve r d a d w i l l l au n c h “SE R B I SYONG P U L I S , S E R B I S YO N G MAKATOTOHANAN”. Prom ot i ng pu bl i c aw a r e n e s s , t h e n e w police oriented show will provide information dissemination and other police ser vices to further supplement the public for the latest accomplishments, a c t i v it i e s a n d ot h e r e vents that t he PNP u n it s a n d of f i c e s i s up for. As the ver y first radio program of the
C h i e f P N P D i re c t or General Alan LM Purisima, the said segment aims to improve the PNP’s internal and external communications through the proactive media program and to provide quality service to the people and the community. “The PNP is filled with gratitude for the opportunity given by the UNT V R adio L a Ve rd a d for t he PN P radio program’s f ree ai r t i me, i n t h is w ay the dissemination of information and services of the PNP to the public would be ver y a c c e ss i bl e” P C SU P T Cerbo said. Hosted by the PNP Spokesperson and Pub-
lic Information Office Chief Police Chief Superintendent Generoso R. Cerbo Jr., “SERBISYONG PULIS, SERBISYONG MAKATOTOHANAN” has a radio frequency of 1350 kHz AM and will be aired ever y Thursday from 3:00-4:00pm starting on Januar y 24, 2013. For its pilot episode, PDG Purisima will be its first guest to tackle about the PNP’s Strategic Focus, the CODE-P (Competence, redefining Organization, Discipline, Excellence and Professionalism), that clearly defines the organization’s direction towards the realization of the PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030.
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CHECKPOINTS: SHOWCASE OF PNP HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY
PNP, AFP, COMELEC LEAD UNITY WALK AND PRAYER RALLYFOR S.A.F.E. 2013
The Philippine National Police, in collaboration with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and other law enforcement agencies and the multisectoral stakeholders, will hold a “Unity Walk and Prayer Rally for Secure and Fair Elections (SAFE) 2013” on Sunday morning, January 13, 2013, from different 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 drumbeat 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 National 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 RoxPNP 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. as, COMELEC Chairman PNP Chief Purisima was in Tacloban, Leyte on Saturday personally assess the ongoing campaign against Sixto Brillantes Jr., Religious partisan armed groups and loose firearms in the region. Also in photo are Police Chief Superintendent Leaders, Agency Heads and The PNP leadering peace and order, orientation on human ship wants police ensuring public safety, rights values among checkpoints to show- and upholding the rule PNP personnel. case PNP human of law in the country,” These should inrights policy underPurisima said adding clude the basic protoscoring respect for that “Human Rights cols in citizen contact human rights and protection is the first that must be observed international human- business of law enforce- by all police personnel, itarian law. ment.” especially by frontline PNP Chief, Among other inPNP units that are in “CODE- P” Director structions from the direct contact with the General Alan LM PNP high command, public consistent with Purisima reminded all PNP Units were international human anew all police unit directed to insure that rights standards for law commanders to closely all personnel assigned enforcement and gensupervise checkpoint to man Comelec checkeral principles of law operations put-up to points are properly enforcement operations enforce the nationbriefed and oriented defined in the Police wide gunban and prior to deployment Operational Procedures ban on other prowith emphasis on or rules of engagement. hibited acts during proper conduct and According to PNP the 150-day election behavior when conduct- Spokesman, Chief Superiod.“The PNP must ing checkpoints. perintendent Generoso promote and protect The Chief PNP R Cerbo Jr., the basic human rights because instructed the PNP Di- rule in checkpoints is this task lies at the rectorial Staff to insure that it must be legitivery core of maintainproper education and mate and covered by
appropriate official orders from higher authorities. In checkpoint operations, search of vehicles for weapons is limited only to visual search under the “plain view doctrine”, Cerbo explained. However, he said, police may conduct further warrantless search in checkpoints under specifically justifiable circumstances. “While we recognize the importance of checkpoints in law enforcement operations, it is equally important that we must respect the basic rights of citizens,” Cerbo emphasized. (PNP-PIO)
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)
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other distinguished guests. Walk Group 1 will be composed of personnel from the COMELEC, National Citizens' Movement 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), Rotary International District 3800 and students from the different Universities and Schools in Metro Manila coming from the University of the Philippines Diliman; Walk Group 3 will be composed of personnel from the DILG, National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) which will start at the DILG Office 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 Headquarters; and Walk Group 4 will be composed of personnel from the Department of National Defense (DND), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and other Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) coming from V.Luna Hospital (AFP Medical Center).(PNP Public Information Office)
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)
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