Hapilon’s kin, three more Abus slain in Basilan operations

ZAMBOANGA CITY (The REdline News Philippines) - Amid the ensuing offensives launched by the ground troops under the Western Mindanao Command, four (4) notorious members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), including the kin of top leader Isnilon Hapilon, were killed in the joint conduct of law enforcement operations of the Joint Task Force Basilan and the police in Basilan early Wednesday morning (March 8), military official said.

Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom) Information Officer Cpt Jo-Ann D. Petinglay disclosed that combined elements of the military and the police engaged in a 30-minute armed confrontation with 15 notorious Abu Sayyaf members led by Ustadz MobinKulin, a.k.a Mulawin, a known cousin of Hapilon, in Tapiantana, Island, Basilan. The said encounter resulted in the death of Kulin and three (3) of his members based on the cadavers recovered by the ground troops in the encounter site.

Also seized by the government forces were several high-powered firearms and war materials, including a Barret, a Rocket-Propelled Grenade with three (3) live ammunitions; and 12 Grenade rifles from the Abu Sayyaf bandits, Cpt. Petinglay added.

Kulin was an active and hardcore Abu Sayyaf member from Lantawan, Basilan who was involved in the Lamitan siege and Dos Palmas incidents in the province.

Cpt. Petinglay said, the remains of the slain Abu Sayyaf members will be turned over to the Basilan Police Provincial Office for appropriate action, identification, and disposition.

The pursuit is continuously being conducted by the ground troops to thwart the extrication of the bandits.

Major General Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., Commander, Western Mindanao Command, said, “All-out offensives are being conducted by the Joint Task Force Basilan with the support and coordination of the local government, police, and civilians in the province against the Abu Sayyaf bandits who are responsible for the conduct of bombings, extortion activities, and kidnappings in Basilan.

The entire command is more motivated to go after and finish-off the group within the next six months or less," he added. (PRNews/posted by: Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)

Police arrests 4 drug suspects in Zamboanga City

Zamboanga City (The REdline News Philippines) - The PNP elements of Zamboanga City Police Station 11 conducted to said police station at about 9: 20 PM of March 12, 2017 four (4) individuals to wit: Fatima Sampang Yusop, 30 years old, married, Marife Fontanilla Asaali, 35 years old, married, Rodel Muskid Irijani, 27 years old, married all residents of Kasulotan, Barangay Sta. Catalina And Javier Muntog Jawani, 50 years old, married a resident of Barangay Arena Blanco, All Of Zamboanga City.

The suspects  having in their possession and control illegal drugs police said.

Initial investigation disclosed that a joint follow-up operation conducted by members of WCPD, CIS, Viper Patrol of Zamboanga City Police Station 11 led by Police Superintendent Ariel T Huesca, Acting Station Commander and Task Force Zamboanga at Kasulutan Drive, Barangay Sta. Catalina, Zamboanga City and were able to rescue eight (8) minors and arrest of the above mentioned individuals.

Three (3) individuals were able to elude arrest by jumping out from the windows.

Police recovered inside the house of Fatima Yusop were: drugs paraphernalia and at the room of Marife Asaali one (1) unit iPhone case containing of one (1) plastic pack, one (1) strip aluminum foil, three (3) pieces aluminum foils, one (1) improvised plastic scoop color red, one (1) small sachet with residue, two (2) pieces of five hundred (₱500.00) peso bills with serial numbers ca282645, hb643533,  one (1) PNB ATM number 54376190017380, one (1) land bank atm card with ATM number 47480190066321, one (1) DBP prepaid card with card number 4706764060126463 owned by Ariel T Huesca. further recovered from the possession and control of Rodel Irijani were eight (8) small size heat sealed plastic sachets transparent containing shabu, one (1) plastic with tissue, eleven (11) pieces strip foils inside a pouch color black and green and one (1) improvised tooter and from the possession and control of Javier Jawani are seven (7) small size heat sealed plastic sachets of shabu.

Confiscated items were brought to said police station for proper disposition.(PRNews/posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)

Military continue in Peace Building Activities in Lanao del Norte

By: Mike Navarro

Sapad, Lanao del Norte (The Redline News Philippines) - The Bravo Company 15th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division under the leadership of 1Lt. Marlouie S. Dicen  (CE) of Philippine Army  Commanding Officer of Bravo Company, 15IB, 3ID, PA together with Maj.  Jose Reynoild L. Cortez  (QMS) PA, Battalion Executive Officer and Cpt. Ernesto R. Cordova , JR (INF) PA, Battalion Civil Military Officer in collaboration with the Provincial Government Unit (PLGU) of LDN headed by Governor  Imelda Q Dimaporo,

The Provincial Health Office (PHO) and LGU of Kapatagan headed by Mayor  Barry Y Baguio also attended the said activity . The program also  started  with  Especial Mass Based Program (EMBP) dubbed as Alagang IQD (Imelda Quibranza Dimaporo)  with the theme: “Bringing the Government Closer to the People”

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The highlights of said activity were medical consultation; dental check-up; free haircut services; circumcision operation (Tuli); giving of vegetables seedlings; food feeding; distribution of medicine/vitamins; distribution of slippers and tree planting activity was participated by Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte headed by Gov Imelda Q Dimaporo, MLGU of Kapatagan headed by  Mayor Barry Y Baguio, AFP/PNP personnel, teachers and students of Bansarvil National High School of Kapatagan earlier.

The said activity was languishing to persist to pursue the military  mission in supporting the implementation of the government’s program in the delivery of basic services to the municipalities and barangays specifically in the far-flung areas and also  to support on the National Greening Program of the government. 

The government agencies participated enthusiastically and showed their untiring support to the said  activity; fostered closer ties between the AFP,PNP, LGAs, LGUs, civilian volunteers and civilian populace/residents in the municipality of Kapatagan and nearby municipalities of Lanao Norte.(PRNews/With report by  Mike Navarro/Posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)

Cotabato Lions Club International conducted free eye check up

By: Mark Navales

Cotabato City (The Redline News Philippines)  - The  Team of Ophthalmic-surgeon from Manila spearheaded by Dr. Lee Verzosa conducted a cataract operation using the latest technology through Phacoemulsification.

The operation took in just less than five minutes per patient.

 

The project for “Vision” of Lions club International “Host” District 301-E President Paul Oringot

The said activity was benefited by 128 patients from Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) including a 13 year old Badjao Russel Madul, damage his right eye in a dynamite fishing in coastal area of Maguindanao recently.

 The eye operation conducted at Cotabato City Regional and Medical Center. (By Mark Navales/posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)

RG Hataman visited ARMM projects in Sumisip, Basilan

Zamboanga City (The Redline News Philipines) – The ARMM Regional Governor  Mujiv Hataman visited the on-going "CONSTRUCTION OF 40 UNITS MODIFIED CORE SHELTER WITH WATER AND ELECTRIC FACILITIES" in Sumisip Municipality last friday.

The said project of the ARMM Government implemented by DPWH-ARMM Basilan under District Engineer  Soler Undug. (provided photo by DPWH, Basilan/posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)

Police recorded 2 separate incidents in just 30 Minutes only in the same day

Zamboanga City (The Redline News Philippines)  - Shooting incident transpired at Sabina Loon Sub. Pasay, Barangay San Roque, Zamboanga City at about 8:00 PM of March 5, 2017. The victim was identified as Michael Sabilyano Yanga, 24 yrs. old, male; married, resident of said place. He was shot but missed by Rodel Grerorio Julian, 35 yrs. old, male, married, all residents of Barangay San Roque, Zamboanga City. Investigation disclosed that victim was walking on his way home when the suspect allegedly shot him but missed. After the incident, said suspect allegedly inserted his firearm in front of his right pocket and accidentally fired hitting his right thigh. He was rushed to Ciudad Medical for medical treatment. Recovered and confiscated from the possession of the suspect were one (1) sling bag (camouflage), one (1) eye glass case containing one (1) pc small size heat sealed transparent plastic of suspected shabu, two (2) pcs small size transparent plastic believed to be ecstasy and other drugs paraphernalia. Suspect is presently confined at Ciudad Medical Hospital and under the custody of Tetuan Police Station.

Meanwhile, police reported  about robbery incident transpired at the Warehouse of Maskipop Enterprises, located at P. Brillantes St., Zamboanga City at about 8:30 AM of March 5, 2017. Wherein unidentified suspect forcibly entered the said warehouse and took the following items: one (1) unit iPhone 7 128gb worth (₱ 51, 490.00), one (1) unit Samsung g530 worth (₱ 8,700), one (1) unit Samsung j7 prime worth (₱ 13, 990.00), one (1) unit Sony PS vita worth (₱ 9, 900.00), money from the cashier drawer worth (₱ 45, 490.00) and some other items that price are yet to be determine. Investigation disclosed that the suspect gained entry by destroying the ply board attached to the air con casing and once inside took the said items. Investigator on case requested for a SOCO team from RCLO9 for further investigation. (PR/with report by PO3 Radzben S. Jul-PIO-PRO9/posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)

Soldiers conducted One Stop Shop activity in local community in Sapad

 By:Mike Navarro

SAPAD, Lanao del Norte (The Redline News Philippines) - Despite  the all out war of the government against the New Peoples Army  or  NPA. The soldiers continue to to extend activity to all less fortunate community  under his area of interest.

Soldiers from Bravo Company 15th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division under the leadership of 1Lt. Marloue S. Dicen , Commanding Officer of Bravo Company, 15IB, 3ID, PA in partnership with the Municipal Social Welfare (MSWD) of Sapad, LDN headed by Mrs. Emilia M Paler and Municipal Health Unit (MHU) headed by Dr. Perlas-Health Officer of said municipality together with MLGU of Sapad participated the One (1) Stop Shop activity at Brgy Karkum, Sapad of the said province  earlier  last 28 February 2017.

The highlights of said activity were conducting credential of livestock, cash payout to all 4Ps members, free medical consultation, free haircut services to the less fortunate civilian populace of said barangay.

The activity aims to foster confidence among the local officials, military and the residents to pursue their mission and goal in supporting the implementation of the government’s program in the delivery of basic services to the municipalities and barangays specifically in the far-flung areas.

During the activity 1Lt. Fernando Olivero  (QMS) Philippine Army, , Platoon leader of Bravo Company this unit conducted  also a Pulong-pulong to the Barangay Officials and local residents of said barangay regarding the current peace and security situation in the area and the continuing supports of this unit with regards to the law enforcement operation in support to the anti-illegal drug campaign and anti-illegal logging campaign of the government and further conducted Film Showing regarding the unit’s accomplishment in unit area of responsibility.

This activity also provides information to the local populace and the LGU that the military is the catalyst of peace and development.   

The said activity was successfully conducted through the active participation and untiring support of the MLGU, MHU,MSWD of Sapad, LDN and personnel of 15IB PA,local residents and brgy officials were very thankful and much appreciated to the basic services that being brought by the LGU of Sapad and the support of the military for the success of this endeavor.(PR/Photo credited to Bravo Coy 15IB/posted by Becky D. De Asis –the Redline News Philippines desk) 

AFP and PNP conduct joint Rescue Operations to kidnapped victims in Zambo del Norte

Zamboanga City (The Redline News Philippines)  - Intensified operations are continuously being launched by troops of the Joint Task Forces Zamboanga and Basilan under the Western Mindanao to rescue two Filipinos abducted in Sta. Maria, Siocon in the nearby province of Zamboanga del Norte, miltary official said.

Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom) Information Officer Cpt. Jo-Ann D. Petinglay disclosed that troops promptly responded after receiving reports that at 7:20pm of March 3 (Friday) , Jose Duterte, 60 years old, and her wife, Jessica Duterte, 52 years old, were abducted by seven (7) unidentified personalities at their residence in Sta. Maria, Siocon.

Cpt. Petinglay said that the abductors fled away, together with the victims, onboard a pumpboat heading towards the coastal areas of Sirawai.

Navy troops maximized intel monitoring and alerted the Naval Task Groups in all areas to pre-empt possible landing of said pumpboat, Cpt. Petinglay added.

"We understand the situation of the families of the victims and we sympathize with them. It is in this light that our troops and the PNP are doing their best to bring the victims back to their family",

MGen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr said. "We ask for cooperation from the family and those who know any information about the incident as no matter how small, it might be of use to the immediate rescue of the victims".

The Command continues to assist the police and local government units in tracking down the perpetrators and rescuing the victims, Cpt. Petinglay added.(PR/posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)

4 Abus killed and 7 Firearms recovered in the continuing WestMinCom operations

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Zamboanga City (The Redline News Philippines ) - Early Sunday morning, the troops of the 64th Marine Company, Marine Special Operations Group under 1LT Alvarez while conducting focused military operations encountered Abu Sayyaf group at Brgy. Lumipad, Talipao, Maimbung Sulu, military official said.

Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom) Information Officer Cpt. Jo-Ann D. Petinglay disclosed that Colonel Cirilito Sobejana of the JTF Sulu deployed the marines after informants reported the presence of the bandits in the area since Saturday night.

At about 4:30am early Sunday, a heavy firefight erupted shortly after the marines arrived in the area.

Cpt. Petinglay said, Abus immediately scampered to different directions when the fighting started and immediately fled the area of encounter.

Cpt. Petiglay added that after scouring the site of encounter, marines found four (4) dead bodies of the ASG members and recovered seven (7) high powered firearms.

"These successes would not be possible if not for the swift reaction of the troops and the help of the informants", MGen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr said.

"Our troops are more than motivated to go after these bandits who know nothing but to victimize innocent civilians for their own personal gain."

"Rest assured that your WestMinCom troops will not stop until these bandits surrender and are no longer able to create havoc and fear in the communities", MGen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr added.

As of press time, skirmishes are still ongoing with the marines on hot pursuit operation to the fleeing Abus.(PR/Posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)

NYC’s In her Shoes Event to Rekindle Teen Pregnancy Issues

Manila, Philippines (The Redline News) - To show solidarity with women on National Women’s Month this March, the National Youth Commission (NYC) will once again stage ‘In Her Shoes’, an annual campaign that encourages men and boys to know, experience and reflect on the plight of women.

Now on its fourth run, the In Her Shoes campaign this year focuses on the theme “I AM HER: Marching for Young Women,” highlighting the issue of the fast increase in teen pregnancy in the country and the vulnerabilities of young mothers.

“Gold medal na ngayon ang Pilipinas sa teen pregnancy sa Asya,” NYC Commissioner Percival Cendaña said. “Ayon sa datos ng Philippine Statistics Authority, isa sa sampung teenage girls edad 15-19 ay buntis o nanganak na, at twenty-four young girls ang nanganganak oras-oras o  six hundred na mga sanggol ang isinisilang araw-araw sa Pilipinas. Teen pregnancy has now become a national youth crisis and we need an urgent response,” Cendaña added.

To raise awareness on the issue, the NYC wants men and boys to get involved by simulating the experience of the weight and burden of pregnancy. Unlike the marches of the previous years, NYC will let go of high-heeled shoes as main tool for their campaign. Instead, male marchers will be wearing backpacks on their front containing assorted items weighing approximately 2.2 kilograms, which is the average weight of an 8 month old unborn child in a mother’s womb.

“Inaasahan ng aming tanggapan na mararanasan ng mga kalalakihan sa martsang ito ang bigat at hirap ng pagbubuntis; nang sa ganun, sila ay magkaroon ng tunay na hugot sa kanilang pakikipaglaban para sa karapatan ng mga kababaihan,” NYC Chairperson Aiza Seguerra said.

The NYC will lead the marchers composed of staff, volunteers, youth groups and partner agencies. Various agencies, despite having their own Gender Sensitivity Activities set for the whole year, have allocated their time and manpower in a show of support for the NYC advocacy.

“Kabilang din po sa mga layunin ng In Her Shoes 4 ang paghikayat sa mga partner agencies natin na palawakin ang involvement ng mga kalalakihan sa kanilang GAD activites.  Sila ay mahalagang partner sa pagsulong ng mga karapatan ng mga kababaihan” Seguerra added.

The In Her Shoes 4 activity will be held on March 6, 2017, 9:00 am at Timog Avenue corner Quezon Avenue and will culminate in a small celebration at the Boy Scouts Monument Circle at 11:00 am. Similar marches will also be held simultaneously in Baguio City, Iloilo City and Zamboanga City.(PR/posted by Becky D.  de Asis-The Redline News Philippines)

Gun for Hire Leader and most wanted person shot to death by arresting team in Lanao Norte

By: Mike Navarro

Sapad, Lanao del Norte (The Redline News Philippines) -  Join team of Army and PNP against wanted person and gun for hire and leader of rejectionist group operated  in Kapatagan Lanao del Norte were resulted to the death of the suspect after he engaged fire against the arresting team.

The operation led Bravo Company 15th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division under the leadership of  1Lt. Marlouie S. Dicen  (CE) of Philippine Army , Commanding Officer of Bravo Coy, 15IB, 3ID, PA together with the Kapatagan MPS headed by PCInsp.  Malvin Cebedo Loquinte  conducted joint law enforcement operation to serve the warrant of arrest against AGAPITO TAMPARONG DEMOCER a.k.a “RICO” TAMPARONG MANATAD and alyas “DARWIN” of legal age allegedly Gun for Hire personality and a suspect in the series of shooting incident in Kapatagan, LDN and some other municipalities of the Province.

The suspect was no permanent address and have a warrant of arrest for DOUBLE MURDER with criminal case number 21-3510 & 21-3511 with no bail recommended and FRUSTRATED MURDER in criminal case number 21-3512 issued by Judge Alberto P Quinto of RTC Branch 21, Kapatagan, LDN dated February 22, 2017.  

Army official said operation conducted at 03:30 PM in the afternoon of March 4, 2017,upon received  an information from the concern citizen that the suspect had a drinking session at Brgy Tiacongan, Kapatagan, of the said province.

When the troops approaching the area, the suspect noticed and suddenly run which resulted to a pursuit operation of AFP personnel until he corner beside the rice field at Purok 8, Brgy Bagong Silang, Kapatagan municipality.

The troops requested him to surrender calmly in the sense that suspect holding a Hand Fragmentation grenade and attempted to throw to the AFP troops prompting the same to counteract him to remove the impending danger to the arresting troops.

The suspect sustained gunshot wounds resulted to his death and recovered one (1) Hand Fragmentation Grenade.After 20 minutes PNP Kapatagan arrived in the area and said cadaver is turned over to PNP for inspection and proper disposition with the presence of Brgy Officials. (By Mike Navarro/ Photo courtesy  of Bravo Coy, 15th IB, PA/posted by Becky D. De Asis – The Redline News Philippines)

German kidnap victim beheaded by Filipino extremist group in Sulu

A  photo shows German National Juergen Gustav Kantner is seen before he was beheaded by Filipino extremist group Abu Sayaff in Sulu Southern Philippines on Monday February 27, 2017. (Photo by Mark Navales-The Redline News Philippines)

Zamboanga City , Philippines (The Redline News Philippines)  – German captive Juergen Gustav Kantner  beheaded after the deadline  lapsed earlier (February 27, 1017).   

Abu Sayyaf demanded P30 million in ransom for the release of Kantner earlier after they  kidnap  the victim last November.

Military and Police  in Sulu  received report   showed the bandit group led by its sub-leader Muamar Askali, alias Abu Rami said that Kantner beheaded  at about 3:30 p.m. in Barangay Buanza, Indanan, Sulu.

Military immediately  launched air strikes against the Abu Sayyaf  in order to capture the Abussayaf and in order to find the remains of the victims.

Also the  Philippine Air Force 3rd Air Division utilized MG520 attack helicopters and pounded about 40 to 60 Abu Sayyaf militants with rockets on the same day.

Spokesperson Capt. Jo-Ann Petinglay, for the Western Mindanao Command said  that Task Force Sulu ground commander Col. Cirilito Sobejana confirmed that the air strikes were directed against the bandits encamped in the mountains of Patikul. (By: Mark Navales/ posted by Becky D. de Asis -The Redline News Philippines)

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