PCSO earns P5-billion from expanded STL

MANILA  -- The expanded Small Town Lottery (STL) of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has earned a whopping more than PHP5 billion in just a span of five months this year, according to PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan.

“We’ve already earned PHP5,018,967,224.14 which was 173.38 percent higher compared to the revenue generated in the same period last year,” Balutan said in a statement on Tuesday.

From January to May 2016, the PCSO recorded a total of PHP2,066,178,884.00 revenue from STL and a total of only PHP6.4-billion for the whole year.

“The increased STL sales in just 5 months simply shows that the PCSO is already gaining ground in our efforts to increase the government’s revenue in order to help more Filipinos in need of medical assistance,” Balutan said.

Balutan explained that 30 percent of the sales from STL goes to charity fund of PCSO which shall be used for the various health and charitable programs of the agency, including the Individual Medical Assistance Program (IMAP) wherein more than 300,000 Filipinos benefited in 2016.

At present, more than 50 of the 56 Authorized Agent Corporations (AACs) approved by the board are now operating while another 36 are set to be declared as authorized next month to operate STL.

“In January, 56 AACs were launched and the board recently approved the authorization of 36 additional agent corporations to help us increase our revenues even more,” he said.

Balutan said the PCSO will continue the STL expansion as it envisioned to have STL operations in the 81 provinces and more than 100 chartered cities all over the country.

According to Balutan, PCSO only authorizes one AAC to operate in every province and chartered city across the country.

Balutan said that he is confident that the PCSO can generate up to PHP27-billion this year from STL alone to fund health programs and charitable services as directed by President Rodrigo Duterte. (Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan/PNA)

RPMA -Jolo turned over at least 24 stalls to Jolo Vendors Association - Manager Ibnohasim A. Undug

Jolo, Sulu (The Redline News PH)  -  The Regional Ports Management Authority (RPMA) Sulu under the management of Col. Ibnohasim A. Undug, Al Haj (Ret) conducted a cleaned up drive in the whole port area of Jolo including the relocation of vendors to a right place for their business during night time.

RPMA Manager Undug said, that he is very optimistic about the implementation of “No ID, No Entry” in Jolo port because he should always implementing the safety of passengers and visitors in Sulu.

Recently, Undug  was turned over  a 24 stalls with movable cart  to Vendors Association of Sulu headed by its president Khan Abdurajik.

The 24 stakeholders was very happy because this is their first time that the RPMA give them a chance to moving  their lives by donating these 24 stalls for them. “ I will never believe that all my life being a vendor here in Jolo port, the RPMA manager awarded these stalls for us, I am very thankful for him of his efforts to help us ”, said Salip Ramadiya H. Ilaji whole received the stall #4 during the turn over ceremony last June 27, 2017.

Undug in his message said. “Until the last drop of my blood I will gave my services and duty here in Sulu just to give a good living condition of our Kababayan here”, Undug said.

“I was also Thankful to Brigadier General Cerilito Sobejana of being supportive and   to safeguard the Jolo ports away from the bad elements.

“ I am very thankful  also to mayor Kerkhar Tan  because of his help our projects implemented. He was giving us a 5 solar lights  and other supports from the local government  to help  and develop  of Jolo port”, Undug said.

Lately, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao under Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman has confirmed the P50-Million pesos for the expansion of Jolo ports very soon, said Undug during his relocation Projects turned over ceremony earlier.(By: Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News PH)

501BDE Conducts DENCAP To ‘Adopted School’

CAMP BUD DATU, Indanan, Sulu – At least 45 pupils and parents are recipients of the Dental Civic Action Program (DENCAP) launched by the 501st Infantry Brigade (501BDE) at Panglima Mammah Elementary School, June 22.

The DENCAP was held in coordination with the school administration to address dental concerns of their pupils as well as some of the parents who can’t afford to avail the services of a private dental clinic in Jolo, the capital town of Sulu.

DENCAP is just one activity among the many endeavors that the Philippine Army units in Sulu would like to extend to its adopted schools to show concern for their well-being. 

A lecture on personal hygiene and oral health was also facilitated by 1st Lt. Rodriguez, newly assigned Dental Officer of 501BDE. These are manifestations that Valiant Troopers are looking after the welfare of the people showcasing Army’s Core Purpose of ‘serving the people and securing the land’.

Adopt-A-School program is simultaneously launched by 501BDE and its Battalions during the opening of classes this month. Students of adopted schools initially received shoeboxes containing school supplies and hygiene kits under the Philippine Army’s ‘Project Shoebox’ with the theme: ‘Kahon Para Sa Kapayapaan’. Some adopted schools also received books.

A total of 2,443 shoeboxes and 1,086 books were distributed during the Memorandum of Agreement signing between the adopted schools and Army units this June. It is expected that all adopted schools shall avail other programs of the 501BDE and its Battalions like the just concluded DENCAP in collaboration with different stakeholders.

Although 501BDE is relentless in the conduct of Focused Military Operations against the Terrorist ASG and other lawless elements especially now that Sulu is under Martial Law, it still find time to engage in Civil-Military Operations activities directly benefiting the civilian populace, more importantly targeting students who will inherit all the efforts of the military in making Sulu a peaceful and progressive province in the near future.

Army Launches ‘Adopt-A-School Program’ in Sulu

CAMP BUD DATU, Indanan, Sulu – At least 2,443 conflict-affected children are recipients of the Philippine Army’s ‘Project Shoebox’ Season Six dubbed as ‘Kahon Para Sa Kapayapaan’ as 501st Infantry Brigade (501BDE) launches ‘Adopt-a-School Program’ to different Elementary and Secondary Schools in Sulu this June 2017.

Adopt-A-School Program aims to strengthen the partnership between Army Units deployed in Sulu with different Schools for the improvement of its facilities to make each adopted school a place more conducive for learning, advancement of the standard of education and help provide the school supplies and hygiene kit for the students through ‘Project Shoebox’ in collaboration with different stakeholders.

The 2,443 shoeboxes and 1,086 books were collected by the Civil-Military Operations Group, Philippine Army from its partner-stakeholders like the Junior Chamber International (JCI) San Juan Dambana and were ferried to Zamboanga City by 2GO Shipping Lines, another partner in the ‘Project Shoebox’.

The shoeboxes and books arrived at Port of Jolo last June 05, 2017 through a Navy Vessel and were immediately shuttled to Headquarters 501st Infantry Brigade here.

Brig. Gen. Jose C. Faustino Jr, 501BDE Commander then turned-over to different Battalions he operationally control the shoeboxes and books on Wednesday for its simultaneous distribution come June 12, 2017 during the Memorandum Of Agreement (MOA) signing of ‘Adopt-A-School Program between the Philippine Army different Elementary and Secondary Schools in Sulu.

As a kick-off activity, 501BDE had a MOA signing for Adopt-A-School Program with Panglima Mammah Elemenraty School in Barangay Tagbak, Indanan, Sulu at 9 a.m. earlier .

There are 115 Kindergarten and Grade One pupils of said school received school bags with supplies donated by GMA-Kapuso Foundation Inc. through its ‘Unang Hakbang Para Sa Kinabukasan’ project. At least 500 textbooks were also received by the School Principal during the simple ceremony witnessed by about 300 students, teachers, parents and barangay officials. Said school was already assisted by Valiant Troopers in the conduct of ‘Brigada Eskwela’ last month that earned the appreciation of the school administration, students, and parents as well. (posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News PH)

Microsoft investigates attack of Petya encrypting virus

MOSCOW   -- Software giant Microsoft is investigating reports into Tuesday’s attack of the encrypting virus Petya, which attacked computers in various countries worldwide earlier in the day, a Microsoft spokeswoman told TASS.

"We are aware of the situation and are investigating it," she said.

The large-scale virus attack on oil, telecoms and financial companies in Russia and Ukraine was registered at about 2 p.m. Moscow time.

Costin Raiu, the global research and analysis head at the Russian web security company Kaspersky Lab, wrote in his Tweeter account on Tuesday that the ransomware that emerged on June 18 this year "has a fake Microsoft digital signature appended."

According to the preliminary data of the Group-IB internet security company, the virus has attacked about 80 organizations in Russia and Ukraine. The malware blocks computers and prevents users from uploading an operating system. The virus extorts a USD 300 ransom in bitcoins for the resumption of work and file-decrypting. (Itar-TASS)

Army’s Project Shoebox Reaches Sulu

FORT BONIFACIO, Taguig City – Civil-Military Operations Group, Philippine Army launches ‘Project Shoebox’ Season Six dubbed as ‘Kahon Para Sa Kapayapaan’ this June 2017 to benefit 2,443 Tausug students affected by hostilities between government forces and the terrorists ASG in Sulu.

This is the second time that CMOG, PA in collaboration with Junior Chamber International (JCI) San Juan Dambana accumulated shoeboxes containing school supplies, hygiene kits and short messages from the donors to manifest concern to these less fortunate and conflict-affected children in Sulu to inspire them to persevere in their studies.

Aside from the shoeboxes to be distributed to students, there are also 1,086 textbooks to be given to elementary and secondary schools identified to be within the area where ASG seek refuge like in the municipalities of Patikul and Talipao all of Sulu.

CMOG, PA under the command of Col. Thomas R. Sedano Jr, who introduced ‘Project Shoebox’ to the Philippine Army that is now being institutionalized by the organization, keeps on engaging various organizations for the furtherance of said program that intends to help impoverish students all-over the country.

On May 29, 2017 during the coordinating conference at the Division Office in Jolo, Dr. Tim J. Undain, Sulu Schools Division Superintendent expressed her gratitude to the military for prioritizing their students to be the beneficiaries of ‘Project Shoebox’. ‘Our students really need these supplies so we are happy that you once again prioritize us here in Sulu’, she said.  (posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News PH)

17 ASG Members Surrender To JTF Sulu

CAMP TEODULFO BAUTISTA, Jolo, Su;lu  (The Redline News PH) – Due to the relentless conduct of Focus Military Operations (FMO) complemented by Intelligence and Civil-Military Operations, a total of 17 ASG members yield to forces of JTF Sulu here, in a span of two months.

One ASG member surrenders to 41st Infantry Battalion on March 19; two surrenders to 501st Infantry Brigade on April 27; seven surrenders to Philippine Marines Ready Force – Sulu on May 08; two surrenders to 2nd Special Forces Battalion on May 16; and, another five ASG members surrender to PMRF-S on June 01, 2017.

One M14 rifle; five M16A1 rifles; five M1 Garand rifles; two Caliber .45 pistols; and, one Caliber .38 pistol were also yielded by the ASG surrenderees along with several magazines and bullets as a sign of their genuine intention in returning to the folds of the law.

Among the compelling reasons that caused their surrender is the hardship and fear of being killed in vain due to the relentless FMO, the breakdown in their leadership particularly the recent death of ASG Sub-Leader Alhabsy Misaya, the un-Islamic deeds of their group of be-heading their kidnap victims and other inhuman and terroristic acts, and most of all they now want to live peacefully with their families.

As a normal procedure, a surrenderee undergoes medical examination, custodial debriefing, and JTF Sulu also facilitates the conduct of ‘Pledge of Commitment Ceremony’ wherein an Imaam (Muslim Priest) read some verses from the Holy Qur’an then gives sermon about the true meaning of Jihad and Islam teachings to the surrenderees.

They then pledge to commit themselves to follow the peaceful path of Islam and to renew their lives.

All 17 surrenderees are now reunited with their families since there was no prior case filed against them in court. However, if a case has already been filed to an ASG surrenderee, he shall be turned-over to the PNP after the conduct of custodial debriefing by the military for proper disposition.

The continuous surrender of ASG members to JTF Sulu can be attributed to the professionalism exercised by the soldiers having one thing in common despite of their differences.

That is having ‘a mind of a warrior and a heart of a peacekeeper’ – fierce in battle but so humane to civilians and even to enemies who signified their intention to surrender just like what the 17 ASG members did.

This attribute is inherent to the AFP but has been further exemplified during the leadership of Brig. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana, commander of Joint Task Force Sulu when he assumed office last February 2017.

JTF Sulu leadership’s gesture of accepting surrenderees prove that it is committed in pursuing peace initiatives for the betterment of the Tausugs rather than just waging war to defeat the terrorist ASG.

This also manifests the genuine concern of JTFS forces for the welfare of the Tausugs who are the very reason why soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen leave their families behind and at times even offer their own lives in their quest to win the peace for Sulu.

‘We are thankful that more and more ASG members are now committing themselves to return to the folds of the law. 

We urge other ASG members to do the same because it is just a matter of time and our troops will find them.

We will not stop until the last of these terrorists and other lawless elements are neutralized especially that Martial Law has now been declared by the President.

We encourage the citizens of  Sulu to join us in our campaign so that we can all focus in developing this Province after all the threats has been eradicated,’ said Brig. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana. (Courtesy of Maj. Deo R. Martinez/PR/posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News PH)

Prisoner swap talks not sanctioned by gov't — AFP spokesman

MANILA, June 27 -- The decision of local religious leaders to negotiate with Maute Group terrorists regarding the release of certain hostages is not sanctioned by the government, said Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla on Tuesday.

He issued this statement in wake of reports claiming that Abdullah Maute, one of the leaders of the lawless elements responsible for wrecking havoc in Marawi City, is open to swap Father Chito Suganob in exchange for the release of his parents, Cayamora and Ominta "Farhana" Maute, who were arrested earlier this month.

"Government's policy not to negotiate with terrorists remains. Hence, the local religious leader led talks with the terrorists last Sunday is one that was not sanctioned by government, the military and our political leaders," Padilla said.

"Any demands made inside therefore hold no basis. Let us continue to remind the public that the gravity of their (terrorists and their supporters) offense is immense and they must all be held accountable for all their actions," the military official stressed.

Conflict in Marawi City started when government security forces attempted to arrest Abu Sayyaf Group leader Isnilon Hapilon, the ISIS "Emir" in Southeast Asia, last May 23.

As of this posting, the number of terrorists neutralized by military operations are placed at 290, with the number of government troops killed in action at 70 and 27 civilians executed.

Number of firearms recovered from the lawless elements are placed at 347 with the remaining hostages placed at 150 to 200.

Number of still active Maute Group terrorists are placed between 100 to 120. (PRIAM F. NEPOMUCENO/PNA)

Army nabs 2 BIFF men in Cotabato attack

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao  (PNA) -- The military here today announced the arrest of two armed men tagged in the attack in Malagakit, Pigcawayan, North Cotabato last week.

Capt. John Arvin Encinas, speaking for the 6th Infantry Division, said the two members of outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) were arrested in Barangay Butelen, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao.

Encinas said residents alerted the military station in the village about armed men on board a motorized banca along Butelen river.

When accosted, the two admitted they belong to the BIFF but denied they were involved in Pigcawayan attack.

Arrested were Jahren Mantukay, 23 and Bardurim Limba, 28, both residents of Barangay Pagatin, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao.

Taken from the two were two rifles and explosives as well as illegal drugs.

Encinas said the two were turned over to Maguindanao police provincial office for proper disposition.

Citing intelligence information showed that the two were among the 30 armed BIFF who attacked and terrorized the village of Malagakit in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato last June 22.

In that attack, six BIFF, a militiaman and a farmer, were killed. At least 31 civilians were taken hostage and used as human shields by the BIFF in the eight hour atrocities.

At least 200 individuals were displaced by the BIFF atrocities. The attacker also looted houses and desecrated the village chapel. (EOF/PNA) posted by Becky D. de Asis -The Redline News PH

Army's 7ID ready to deploy more forces to Marawi

FORT RAMON MAGSASAY, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija  -- The Philippine Army"s 7th Infantry Division (7ID) remains on standby mode for possible sending of troops in Marawi City, a ranking official said.

Major Gen. Angelito de Leon, commander of the 7ID, said they have already sent 100 soldiers from their 72nd division reconnaissance as soon as the war between government security forces and ISIS Maute Group broke out last month.

"Augmenting troops to operations like in Marawi is a function of an infantry division," de Leon said.

But, he said it will all defend on orders from the higher headquarters.

"The order for us is to be ready and alert," he said.

Last Friday, de Leon signed an agreement with Police Chief Supt. Aaron Aquino, regional director of the Police Regional Office-3, for an stepped up coordination, particularly on exchange of intelligence information and capabilities in government's fight against illegal drugs and other crimes. (Marilyn Espiritu-Galang/PNA) posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News PH

PDEA to hire more personnel to boost anti-drug campaign

MANILA  -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has opened its doors for those who want to serve as front liners in the war against illegal drugs through providing employment opportunities.

PDEA Director General Isidro S. Lapeña said the PDEA Academy gears up anew for the recruitment and selection of successful applicants that will comprise the Drug Enforcement Officer Basic Course (DEOBC) Class 2017-11 who will then be hired as drug enforcement officers (DEOs).

Lapeña added that DEOs have an entry level position of Intelligence Officer 1 (IO1), a permanent item with Salary Grade 11.

“Chosen applicants will have an opportunity to become part of the country’s premier organization on anti-drug law enforcement,” he said.

PDEA is looking for men and women, aged 21 to 35 years old; at least 5’ (female) and 5’2” (male) in height, holder of a Baccalaureate Degree, Career Service Professional Eligible, Board Passer or qualified by the Civil Service Commission under Special Laws.

Interested applicants may send their letter of application addressed to the office of the PDEA Director General, located at NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City.

Documentary requirements include Personal Data Sheet (CSC Form Number 212) (original copy) with applicant’s mobile number/s and email address/es, and photo copies of NSO-issued Birth Certificate, Official Transcript of Records, college diploma and Certification of Eligibility.

Applications may be forwarded or submitted through personal delivery at: PDEA Academy Liaison Office, PDEA National Headquarters, NIA Northside Road, National Government Center, Barangay Pinyahan, Quezon City; Courier Service at PDEA Academy, Camp General Mariano N. Castañeda, Tartaria, Silang, Cavite; or email at pdea-acad@yahoo.com. For more information, please visit the official PDEA website: http://pdea.gov.ph.

If under height, applicants who are members of an ethnic group must secure a height waiver issued by the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP).

Qualified applicants will take qualifying examinations, neuro-psychiatric tests, medical and dental examinations and physical fitness test, and will undergo background investigation and panel interview.

“Once recruited, they will undergo a six-month comprehensive and regimented Drug Enforcement Officer Basic Course (DEOBC) training at the PDEA Academy, Camp General Mariano N. Castañeda, Silang, Cavite,” Lapeña said.

“Cognizant of the challenges posed by the enormity of the country’s drug problem, we need every single qualified and able body to join us in the fight against drugs,” he added.

At present, the current DEOBC Class 2017-10 is undergoing training and will be graduating on September 2017. (Christopher Lloyd T. Caliwan/PNA)

Google.ru’s temporary ban should serve as reminder to others

MOSCOW   - A brief ban of Google’s Russian edition should serve as a reminder that even Internet giants are not guaranteed against suspension if they deal with prohibited content, a senior Russian lawmaker has said.

Earlier on Thursday, www.google.ru was included into the single registry of websites, banned for containing prohibited information. By the time Russian internet service providers started to enforce the ban, the notification was removed. A spokesman for Russia’s telecom and IT watchdog Roskomnadzor, Vadim Ampelonsky, told TASS that one of pages redirected traffic to a website with banned information, namely a page of a bookmaker’s office, blocked upon a request from the Federal Tax Service. Access was restored once the issue was fixed several hours later.

Leonid Levin, who heads the State Duma’s committee on information policies, IT and communications, said the move was neither a mistake nor a provocation by hackers.

"The fuss around this issue once again shows how sensitive this issue is for citizens and media. This should serve as a warning for web companies that will make them choose their partners with greater responsibility," the lawmaker added.

"It all shows that no one is viewed as untouchable in the Russian legal domain, and even major Internet players should not abuse their position and avoid dealings with websites engaged in illegal activities," the committee’s press service quoted Levin as saying.

The lawmaker expressed his support for Roskomnadzor chief Alexander Zharov’s initiative of setting a special working group within the framework of the State Duma’s committee on information policies, IT and communications, charged with legal aspects of removing prohibited content. (TASS) posted by Becky D. de Asis- The Redline News PH)

Cops return P740K jewelry stolen from Japanese in Laguna

SANTA ROSA CITY (PNA) -- After seeking assistance from the city cops here, the 32-year-old wife of a Japanese residing in Sta. Rosa Estate Don Jose village here was able to get back her stolen assorted jewelry worth PHP740,000.

Police reported on Friday that wife Ayako Suda complained of the missing sets of jewelry which she had earlier packed before her return flight to Japan the other day.

The victim discovered that all her jewelry were missing from the bag’s pockets and luggage.

The victim also talked to her house helper about the missing valuables but the latter denied taking them prompting her to call the police.

The maid later admitted stealing the jewelry and begged to get the stolen items from her house but failed to return to Suda’s residence.

According to the police, the suspect even offered to return the jewelry on condition that owner Suda would withdraw her complaint.

An entrapment operation was launched by the Don Jose police precinct led by PO2 Solania and PO1 Amangao at Paseo De Sta. Rosa near a book store which resulted in the arrest of the househelp and recovery of some jewelry.

The arrested suspect admitted that other pieces of jewelry were still pawned at Cebuana and Aguirre Pawnshops.

This prompted police, together with the maid, to proceed and redeem all the jewelry at the pawnshops and returned these to the owner. (Grace Tobias-OJT/PNA) posted by Becky D. de Asis - The Redline News PH

Bill seeks punishment for spread of fake news

MANILA   - A bill was filed Thursday seeking to penalize any person or entity who maliciously offer, publish, distribute, circulate, and spread false news or information in print, broadcast or online media.

Under Senate Bill No. 1492, or An Act Penalizing the Malicious Distribution of False News and Other Related Violations, Sen. Joel Villanueva defined false news or information as those which either intend to cause panic, division, chaos, violence, and hate, or those which exhibit a propaganda to blacken or discredit one's reputation.

"The effect of fake news should not be taken lightly. Fake news creates impression and beliefs based on false premises leading to division, misunderstanding and further exacerbating otherwise strenuous relations," Villanueva said in a statement.

Villanueva said that the proliferation of fake news should not be tolerated especially when the public interest was at stake, stressing that he wanted stiffer penalties for public officials as well.

He said that the passage of this bill would encourage citizens, especially public officers, to be more responsible and circumspect in creating, distributing and/or sharing news.

Villanueva’s measure states that any person who will be proven guilty of malicious creation and distribution of false news will face a fine ranging from PHP 100,000 to PHP 5,000,000 and imprisonment ranging from 1 to 5 years.

“If the offender is a public official, he or she will be made to pay twice the said amount of fine, and twice the period of imprisonment; and absolute disqualification from holding any public office,” Villanueva’s measure said.

The measure also stated that if a violator was proven to have aided and encouraged the malicious creation and distribution of fake news, he or she will be slapped with a fine ranging from PHP 50,000 to PHP 3,000,000 and imprisonment ranging from 6 months to 3 years.

Moreover, a public official guilty of the said act will be meted out with twice the amount of fine and will have to serve twice the said period of imprisonment; and absolute disqualification from holding any public office.

Any mass media enterprise or social media platform that fails, neglects, or refuses to remove false news will also be penalized with a fine ranging from PHP 10,000,000 to PHP 20,000,000 and imprisonment ranging from 10 to 20 years. (Azer N. Parrocha/PNA) -posted by Becky D. de Asis -The Redline News PH

Troops of 62nd IB engaged rebels in Negros Occidental

Calatrava, Negros Occidental – Through pursuit operation of  troops under 62nd Infantry Battalion engage  a  firefight against Local Terrorists Group (LTG) at South  Mahusay, Brgy Cambayobo, Calatrava, Negros Occidental  at around 9 o’clock in the morning of June 22, 2017.

The incident transpired due to the liquidation activity of the rebel groups. Around 7 o’clock this morning a certain Mr Norberto “BEBE” Lumayno, 56 and Mr Danilo Braga, 46 were shot to death by suspected Local Terrorist Group (LTG).

The victims acquired multiple gun shor wounds from M16 and AK47 rifle that causes their instantaneous death said military.

Military added , Upon they  receiving the reports , the troops immediately conducted pursuit operation in the area to apprehend the perpetrators  at a round 10 o’ clock in the morning, the  troops betwen military and rebels engaging  firefight that lasted  to 10 to 15 minutes.

The military  Operating troops disclosed that the rebels fled towards different directions leaving behind their belongings including the high powere fire arms, flags and other subversive documents .

The troops recovered the following: 1 Cal .45 HICAP ARMSCOR, 1 Hand Grenade, Subversive Documents, 1 Portable Gas Stove, Medical Accessories, 2 NPA flags, 9 Bag packs (2 Military 7 Civilian), 2 Transistor Radio, P270 Cash, Food stuff, 1 Hammock and Other belongings.

Lieutenant Colonel Darrell R Bañez INF (GSC) PA, the Commanding Officer of 62IB condemns  the rebels that they criminal and their  barbaric activities  he  stated,.

“The 62IB will continue to conduct pursuit operation to eliminate the Communist Terrorist in order to bring them to justice. Likewise, we will continue to protect the people from fear and intimidation against Local Terrorists Groups” (.PR/posted by Becky D. de Asis - The Redline News Philippines.)

Eid'l F'tri greetings of Dr. Kiram K. Irilis Al-Hadj, Schools Division Superintendent, DepEd Division, Tawi-Tawi

Wishing, that Allah showers you with the blessings,  goodluck and fortune, peace and happiness on the auspicious  of Eid’ul F’tri Celebration...

Happy Eid'l F'tri to one in all!...

Dr. Kiram K. Irilis Al-Hadj
Schools Division Superintendent
DepEd Division, Tawi_Tawi

New Eidl' F'tri message of Engr. Abdulmunir Hadjirul

May Allah blessings be with you today and always,,,, Happy Eid'l F'tri to one in all!...

Italian man quizzed over bomb joke at Kalibo airport

KALIBO, Aklan  - A 40-year-old Italian man has been questioned by the police after joking he has a bomb inside his baggage while at the pre-departure area of the Kalibo International Airport, Wednesday afternoon.

In a police blotter report, Aviation Security (AVSEC) officials identified the suspect as Christiano De Angeliz.

Based on AVSEC investigation, Angeliz was at the departure area asking to rebook his flights. But the foreigner, felt disappointed when he was informed by the attendant there was a rebooking fee, he felt disappointed.

The airport attendant identified as Christine Rose Teodosio then asked Angeliz a security question of "what was inside his baggage". It was then that Angeliz reportedly responded that there's a bomb inside.

During this time, Teodosio gave Angeliz his boarding pass to supposedly board the plane to Metro Manila. A few minutes after, Teodosio realized that he received a bomb joke causing her to call the attention of the police security officials.

AVSEC officials then went inside the departure area and invited Angeliz for questioning.

The AVSEC is currently studying the filing of criminal complaints against Angeliz for violating the bomb joke law in Philippine airports. (Jun N. Aguirre/PNA)posted by Becky D. de Asis - The Redline News PH

P1.07 Million worth of Shabu confiscated by Consolacion police, 19 suspects arrested

Consolacion  - Police Superintendent Mina Domingo   asserted that the intensified campaign against all forms of illegal activities will continue until its total eradication, another "One Time, Big Time" operation, 4th in a row, was undertaken by Consolacion Police here.

Police said, 14 suspects went down for drugs in a string of operations led by DCOP, PSI  Romeo Caacoy Jr, with an estimated haul of 90 grams of suspected shabu worth PhP1,068,844.00.

Another 3 suspects  were arrested for illegal gambling and 2 were served warrants of arrest for Rape and for Violation of RA 8282 or the Social Security Law.

In  a development reports, member of Consolacion Police heeding the provisions of Oplan Katok, surrendered his Hi-Point .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol to the OIC for safekeeping while registration has yet to be renewed.

Police added,  Oplan Katok  has  a total of 9 households were visited by police and gun owners were reminded to immediately renew the necessary papers of their firearms.

Police added an appropriate charges will be filed against all the arrested suspects including charges for Violation of RA 10591 or the Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition for the 2 suspects arrested for drugs who were found to be in possession of firearms. PR.(By: Becky D. de Asis -The Redline News PH)

Engr. Soler I. Undug - Eid'ul F'tri message

May Allah Bless you and your dear ones for a Happy and Prosperous Life on Ei'd and Always!

Happy Eid'l F'tri to one in all !....

Gov't forces also clearing Marawi of IEDs, other explosives

 MANILA   -  Aside from clearing the remaining Maute Group remnants in Marawi City, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday announced that part of the ongoing operations is involved at clearing and removing improvised explosive devices (IEDs), landmines and unexploded ordnance in the locality.

This is to ensure that no civilians will be hurt nor killed once residents started returning in order to rebuild their city, AFP public affairs office chief Col. Edgard Arevalo said.

"When we say clearing operations, it does not only involved flushing the remaining Maute Group members, this includes removal of IEDs, landmines, and unexploded ordnance. This will take a while to ensure that no injury nor death will be inflicted to returning civilians," he said in Filipino.

Arevalo declined to give an exact timeline or deadline in neutralizing the remaining Maute Group terrorists but stressed that this will not take much more time.

In the fourth week of the conflict which started May 23, a total of 258 Maute Group terrorists have been killed along with 65 troops and police officers along with 26 civilians.

Also, AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla earlier said that a total of 16 buildings, formally occupied by the lawless elements, have been captured in the past few days.

However, he declined to comment on how many buildings are needed to be captured to ensure the total elimination of the lawless band in Marawi City.

"Enemy resistance continues to wane and the enemy held areas continue to diminish as government security forces press its advance...Troops continue to get deeper innto once enemy held positions," the AFP spokesperson pointed out.

Fighting as of this posting are still confined in four barangays, adding that the use of snipers, improvised explosive devices and rocket-propelled grenades are slowing down the progress of military personnel engaged in clearing operations. (Priam F. Nepomuceno/PNA)

Military wants public assistance in beating terror threats

MANILA   - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is urging the public to report the presence of suspicious looking individuals and packages to authorities as part of efforts to curb terror threats in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.

In the same vein, AFP public affairs office chief Col. Edgard Arevalo said they also coordinating with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to further beef up the security of the metropolis.

Arevalo added that measures are already instituted but the AFP still needs the help of the civilians to make this foolproof.

And when asked why the military is not sharing all the information, the AFP official said this is because they don't want to cause panic.

The AFP public affairs office chief also assured the public that security forces are doing their job in going after local terrorists.

Earlier, AFP spokesman Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla they have not so far receive any intelligence information that members of the Maute Group are planning to conduct bombings in Metro Manila.

He issued this statement following the circulation of a memorandum coming from the Valenzuela Police Station-Station Intelligence Branch of the alleged Maute plot to conduct bombings in Trinoma, SM Cubao, and Quezon City Circle, all in Quezon City and certain places in Quiapo, Manila and Makati. (Priam F. Nepomuceno/PNA)-posted by Becky D. de Asis-The Redline News PH

3 persons with spurious identification papers nabbed in Zambo Norte

ZAMBOANGA CITY    - The police on Wednesday announced that three persons have been detained and placed under investigation to determine whether they are fleeing members of the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-inspired Maute Group.

Chief Supt. Billy Beltran, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) director, said they were arrested around 2 p.m. Tuesday in Barangay Palandok, Leon Postigo, Zamboanga del Norte.

Beltran identified them as Ismael Amado, 28, of Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay; Khalid Amiludin, 21, of R.T. Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay; and, Karim Manisan, 21, of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

He said they were arrested by joint police and military forces following the reported presence of “unidentified suspicious looking persons” in Barangay Palandok, Leon Postigo.

He said the three were detained for thorough investigation after it was discovered their identification papers were spurious.

“They presented their respective BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) Tax Identification Number (TIN) cards and found out that their TIN cards were believed to be fake to hide their real identity,” the Zamboanga del Norte Police Office reported.

Last week, the police have arrested 13 suspected members of the Maute group who sought medical at a hospital in Pagadian City. Two of them were found positive of traces for gunpowder nitrate.

They were brought on Monday to the headquarters of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division in Cagayan de Oro City.

The police and military authorities have tightened security to monitor and arrested members of the Maute group fleeing from Marawi City.

Some of the local government units here in Region 9 have adopted the “No ID, No Entry” policy to shut possible entry of terrorists in their respective areas.

Fighting continues as government troops continue to press on the Maute group members, who laid siege in Marawi City. (TPGJR/PNA) posted by Becky D. de Asis - The Redline News PH

Duterte kept promise to use presidential plane as air ambulance — AFP

MANILA, Philippines   - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday expressed gratitude to President Rodrigo Duterte for fulfilling his promise to use his presidential plane to ferry soldiers wounded in the battlefield.

"I'd like to give notice that as the President has promised, for the use of his presidential aircraft last night on our way back to Manila from Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. Those who were required by our medical professionals to be evacuated to Manila, used the presidential aircraft and other aircraft of the Air Force to be transported to Manila," AFP spokesperson Brig, Gen. Restituto Padilla Jr. said at the Mindanao Hour press briefing in Malacañang.

"A fulfillment of his commitment to have the presidential plane used by the soldiers. And we'd like to pass on the thanks of our Armed Forces on behalf of the Chief of Staff and the wounded warriors that we brought to Manila for further treatment," Padilla said.

According to Palace officials, President Duterte took nine wounded soldiers with him aboard the F-28 presidential plane on the way to Manila after his visit to troops at Camp Evangelista in Cagayan de Oro City Tuesday night.

The nine soldiers were among security forces battling terrorist in Marawi City.

After winning the elections, Duterte said he wants all aircraft assigned to the Presidential Airlift Wing to be converted as "air ambulances".

He followed it up sometime in August 2016 when he asked Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana to convert the presidential plane into an air ambulance. (Cielito M. Reganit/PNA) posted by Becky D, de Asis-The Redline News PH)

Congratulations Munera Ismael Hadjirul!....

Greetings from: Engineer Abdulmunir I. Hadjirul and Family

District Engineer

Ist Engineering District, Jolo, Sulu

Congatulations to Munera Ismael Hadjirul

LT. Euphaim Diciano implemented Safety, Security and Environmental Numbering of watercrafts and bancas in Tawi-Tawi

Bongao, Tawi- Tawi – The Philippine Coast Guard  lead by Lt. Euphraim Jayson I. Diciano coordinated all municipalities of the province for their strict implementation of Safety, Security  and  Environmental Numbering (SSEN) system to enhance Maritime security in the province.

The province has 11 municipalities. The Coastguard is  directly ordered  to all local officials for the SSEN implementation in order to prevent the use of vessels/watercraft in various maritime infractions or violation  more particularly the  piracy and terrorism, said Lt. Diciano in an interview.

Diciano added, the coastguard conducted several seaborne patrol in order to look in  the  real score of their implementation, in just 3  hours of patrolling they  withhold  137  bancas  in  barangay Lamion and operators advise to take action regarding the SSEN implementation of his office.

Since  the strict impelementation of the coastguard, there are 388 bancas/seacraft registered already and they are confident, they were reach the target numbers by month end.

Diciano told reporter, that they are continue to conduct patrol  just  to sure the safety of the people here.(By: Becky D.de Asis -The Redline News PH)