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thurSday | september 12, 2013 Editor: JOE DEL PUERTO FELICILDA Asst editor: ARJAY S. FELICILDA mindanaodailycaraga@gmail.com
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70-year-old man who rapes young woman still scot-free By CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN, Regional Editor-Caraga
SAN Francisco, Agusan del Sur––A 70-year-old man accused of allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in a remote village here on August 30 still go scot free because he was untouchable and toughie in the community with strong clout from the village chairman. But Senior Inspector Ephraim Detuya , local police chief, has assured to fast track the formal filing of the case so that they can secure an arrest warrant for the suspect Romeo Castromayor even as the victim’s mother, afraid of repercussions, expressed unwillingness to pursue the case and went on hiding. Romeo Plaga, Barangay Kagawad of New Visayas, said he earned the ire from the suspect who is a close buddy of Barangay Captain Mariano Claridad and whose son is the barangay
treasurer because he was the one vigorously following up the case by bringing the victim to the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office to facilitate the medical check up at the Municipal Health Center which turned out to be positive. Plaga said the suspect personally confronted him and threatened to kill him a day after the incident for his involvement in pursuing the charges and several times Castromayor would tell people around the neighbourhood that if things get worse he will shoot him. The suspect is said to be armed with a shotgun which he openly wields in public during social gatherings to showboat that nobody would dare to mess up with him not even barangay officials as if he rules the village s in Gestapo-like manner.
Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province: Agusan del Norte City/Municipality: Butuan City NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that RESTITUTO PAGALAN EROJO JR. has filed with this office a petition for Change of First Name from ‘CRESTITUTO JR.” to “RESTITUTO JR.” in the birth certificate of CRESTITUTO PAGALAN EROJO JR. who was born on December 7, 1962 at TUNGAO INFORMARY, BUTUAN CITY, AGUSAN and whose parents are CRESTITUTO PABLEO EROJO SR. and ESTRELLA SACRO PAGALAN. Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than 27 September 2013. (Sgd.) JUDITH ALVIZO-CALO, LLB, MPA City Civil Registrar MDN: Sept. 12 & 19, 2013
Caraga Commission on Population (POPCOM) regional director Alexander Makinano (center) together with Michael Leo Torralba (left), Samahang Magdalo regional coordinator, and Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga regional director Abner M. Caga (right) vowed support for the protection and conservation of Mt. Mayapay, Butuan City's prominent landmark. (NCLM/ Gerie Mae G. Coco, PIA-Caraga)
According to Plaga, everyone in the community already know how he allegedly raped the victim at the pineapple farm but nobody dared to talk about it out of fear just like what happened to the 70-year-old widow who was reportedly raped and killed by the suspect’s son named Jurilan Castromayor in December last year. Jurilan went into
hiding and no formal complaint had been prepared by Claridad being the chief executive of the village. Detuya said even if the mother is not willing to be the complainant, the police would pursue the case while assuring that the victim would be under protective care of the Women and Children Desk of the police station.
By EUGENIO LIRA, Jr.
period of six years, from 2011 to 2006. "Aside from livelihood purposes, NGP is a climate change mitigation strategy through reforestation. We’re glad the provincial government is very receptive and has identified Siargao Island as our pilot area," Perater stressed. Governor Sol Matugas said that aside from livelihood purposes, the fruit seedlings will be planted as part of the beautification program and landmark of every town in Siargao in line with her administration's initiative to promote the island as one of the major tourism destinations in Asia. "These fruit seedlings will be planted on the roadsides and each town would only choose one kind of variety they want to grow and they want to be identified with. It’s just like the OTOP or 'One Town, One Product' program which the provincial government is promoting as part of our livelihood and tourism campaigns," the governor stated. Perater has turned-over the fruit seedlings to Siargao community environment officer IñigoCollantes. He was assisted by forest ranger Almond Edera and environment officer LopercioBentoso. (FEA/PIA-Caraga/asf)
Fruit seedlings readied for Siargao SURIGAO CITY -- More than 14,000 fruit seedlings arrived here on Tuesday, September 10, for subsequent distribution to Siargao Island towns. Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer ZaldyPerater said the fruit seedlings will be distributed to the eight municipalities of Dapa, Socorro, Del Carmen, San Benito, Pilar, Burgos, San Isidro and Santa Monica. This is in line with the DENRNational Greening Program and the provincial government's thrust in providing alternative livelihood activities for indigent families. "This is the first of three batches of fruit seedlings for the said towns. Once fully-grown, these fruit trees can also help enhance the island’s forest stock to absorb carbon dioxide which is largely blamed for global warming," Perater said The varieties are mangosteen, jackfruit, lanzones and guyabano. NGP was launched in 2011 by virtue of Executive Order No. 26 issued by President Benigno Aquino III as it targeted to grow 1.5 billion trees in 1.5 million hectares nationwide within a
TESDA-Caraga honors partners, personnel By ROBERT E. REPEROS
BUTUAN CITY - In time with its 19th anniversary, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA-Caraga) has honored its partners, stakeholders, and personnel. TESDA-Caraga Director Florencio Sunico Jr. said the honourees have contributed a lot to the success of the agency’s plans and programs. “Because of this, it is but fitting for our partners and stakeholders to be recognized,” Dir. Sunico said, pointing out that through their dedication and commitment , they have become the pillars of success, far as technical-vocational education is concerned. Leading the list of awardees was Regional Development Council (RDC) Chair and Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol F. Matugas, as this year’s TESDA Kabalikat Regional Winner. The provincial government of Agusan del Sur and AMACLC Butuan also received Special Awards, as runners-up. Further, 2013 TESDA idol regional winners: Aljon Ampo in the wage-employed category and Bernadette Manuel under the self-employed category, each received plaques of recognition and P5,000 cash prize. Kremlin Verdeflor and Arnold Pangan were declared runners-up in the wage-employed category. In Agusan del Norte, TESDA has recognized the Philippine Army’s H3SFBN, SFR (A) Southern Command, Rotary Club of Central Butuan, and AMA CLC. Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza was also given recognition, with TESDA-Agusan del Sur partners: Engr. Emmanuel Galarse, Divina Lagumbay and Flordeliza Obani. The provincial government of Surigao del Norte also received a recognition. Completing the list of awardees in the region are Platinum Group Metals Corporation (PGMC), Surigao Education Center (SEC) and Regional TESDA Idol Bernadette Manuel. (RER, TESDACaraga/asf )
NPAs burn heavy equipment in Surigao Sur By SPO1 PHILIP AMER P. MAZO
CAMP RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City - A dump truck and a pay loader used in the construction of Tago River Bridge, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur were burned down by at least 3O fully-armed NPA rebels on September 9, this year. The said heavy equip-
ment were then quarrying sand and gravel along Tago River at the vicinity of Sitio Sta Cruz, Brgy , San Miguel town when stopped by the rebels, ordered both operators to disembark and leave the area. The operators immediately ran away when the rebels fired their guns indiscriminately
and burned down the equipment. The rebels then left the area while the truck and loader were still on fire. Mr. Arthur Ong-Oh of CBBI Construction in Cabadbaran City, owner of the truck; and Wulfranie Montengro Pascua of Tandag City; owner of the pay loader, both declared losses of P6 million.
San Miguel police investigators recovered a fired cartridge from an M14 Rifle and 13 fired cartridges from an AK 47 Rifle and is yet to identify the NPA’s group leader. A pursuit operation is launched by PNP and AFP troops in the area while police stations were alerted of the incident. (PAPM/MMG/asf )
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