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PRO 8, OTHER AGENCIES JOIN FORCES IN A COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN CATUBIG
amp Ruperto K Kangleon, Palo, Leyte – In line with the objective to strengthen the institutionalization of sustainable peace and development, Police Regional Office 8 (PRO 8), together with the different National Government Agencies and other partner stakeholders joined forces in the conduct of a community outreach program at Brgy. Hitapian, Catubig NorthernSamar on January 13, 2021.
Notwithstanding the ongoing weather disturbance in the area, the seven (7)-hour drive from Palo, Leyte to Catubig, Northern Samar; 30 minute-sea travel via motor banca; another 30 minuteland travel via dump truck, and a two-hour walk in a muddy rice field before reaching the aforementioned remote barangay, PBGEN RONALDO F DE JESUS, Regional Director, PRO 8, took part in the said activity, which is also in relation to the conduct of Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP). In partnership with the Office of Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, represented by Ms. Marjorie Jaranilla, Presidential Consultant; Dir. Karl Caesar R. Rimando, CESO III, Regional Director, Department of the Interior and Local Government 8 (DILG8); Dir. Lord Byron Torrecarion, Regional Director, Office of the Civil Defense 8 (OCD8); the endeavor aims to bring government assistance closer to the communities and foster stronger ties with agencies working inter-relatedly towards the same vision. A total of 450 relief packs, 400 Jollibee food packs; 450 face shields and masks; 300 boxes of hygiene kits; one (1) box of Vitamin C; ten (10) iPod tablets; and ten (10) bicycles were distributed to 300 recipients of the said activity. Meanwhile, said relief packs and hygiene kits were turned-over to LGU-Catubig, represented by its Local Chief Executive, Hon. Galahad O. Vicencio. Together with PBGEN DE JESUS were Atty. Benjamin G. Gaspi,
CTGs SURRENDER . . . from Page 1 14 CTGs Surrender to PRO 8 Authorities member YM, Member of People Surge designated as errand/ messenger; “Boy”, former YM, Member, Squad 2, D3, SRC ARCTIC; “Narcing” member of YM, Member of People Surge designated as errand man; and “Junicks”, Youth Leader UGMO, FC SE, SRC SESAME, EVRPC. Said subjects turned-in the following: one (1) unit Caliber .30 German Sniper Rifle; one unit caliber .45 pistol with one magazine loaded with seven rounds ammunition; one unit .38 revolver and KG7 with one magazine loaded with six rounds of ammunition; one unit 357, one shotgun and one calibre .38; one unit caliber 45 pistol with one magazine and five live ammunition; one unit M1 Garand rifle with one magazine loaded with eight live ammunition; and one unit carbine rifle with one magazine loaded with twelve live ammunition. These surrenderees have decided to leave their nonsensical struggle after knowing that their comrades who have submitted themselves to the authorities are now having a good and renewed life. “The wave of surrender could be the result of the continuous campaign against insurgency thru the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) and the surrender of these former rebels in a month clearly manifests the effectiveness of this whole of nation approach of the PNP to end insurgency in the region. More and more rebels are now becoming aware of the opportunity to get back to the fold of the government away from deception and lies,” RD DE JESUS said.
BUY-BUST . . . from Page 1 Buy-Bust Ops Neutralize 2 Drug Personalities January 14, 2021.
Rocky Bontog, a 44-year old fish vendor, married and a resident of Tagos, Matalom, Leyte, fell in an encounter with the operatives of Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU), Southern Leyte Police Provincial Office (PPO), in coordination with Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
Assistant Regional Director, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency 8 (PDEA8); Mr. Joseph Garcio, Assistant Regional Director, National Intelligence Coordinating Agency 8 (NICA8); Florencio Fawa Batula, Board Member, 2nd District, Northern Samar and LTCOL JUAN A GULLEM, Battalion Commander, 20th Infantry Battalion, 8ID, PA. “The sacrifice and effort rendered by all the concerned agencies towards this endeavor is a manifestation of our strengthened partnership. We all share the same objective of providing sustainable peace and progress. I have high hopes that thru this initiative, we could influence and create positive change in the communities we serve,” says RD DE JESUS. Also in attendance were the representatives of Poverty Reduction, Livelihood and Employment Cluster (PRLEC); Technical Education and Skills Development (TESDA); Department of Agriculture (DA); Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); Department of Science and Technology (DOST); Department of Health (DOH); and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP). 8 in Brgy Panan-awan, Maasin City, Southern Leyte. The subject tried to evade arrest but was cornered at Brgy Tawid, Maasin City. Bontog was pronounced dead after engaging in a shootout with the operatives. PBGEN RONALDO F DE JESUS, Regional Director, confirmed that 12 pcs of heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets of suspected shabu were seized from the suspect amounting to Php10, 000.00. Meanwhile, Lucio Abarcar y Abadiano, listed as High Value Individual (HVI), was neutralized in a buy-bust operation at Brgy. 2, Salug, Catbalogan City Samar, launched by the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit 8 (RDEU8); Catbalogan City Police Station, Samar PPO; PDEUSamar PPO; and Regional Special Operations Group 8 (RSOG8). The suspect opened fire against the arresting team which eventually led to an armed confrontation and resulted to instantaneous death of the subject. Recovered in the crime scene were one (1) unit of cal. 45 loaded with four (4) pcs of cartridge and one (1) chamber load; 18 pcs of heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets of suspected shabu, weighing around 30 grams, with an estimated value of Php 300, 000.00. “Our anti-illegal drug campaign remains to be a topmost priority. We will see to it that these operational efforts we consistently launch against the identified drug personalities will result to the elimination of the drug menace in the region,” RD DE JESUS said.
TAKE OATH . . . from Page 5 989 Newly-Promoted PRO8 Personnel Take Oath Ms. Annalou T Amascual, Ms, Joanna Isabelle M Golong, and Ms Grace L Bautista, all representatives from the National Police Commission 8 (NAPOLCOM8) also graced the said activity, while adherence to the COVID-19 health guidelines and protocols was also strictly observed.
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