Sagada priest falls down ravine driving Pajero
TUBLAY, Benguet -- A Mitsubishi Pajero fell down a 30-meter deep ravine here at km 19, Baranghay Ambassador Monday around 6 a.m. resulting to injuries on two occupants of the vehicle.
Police said Mark John Anthony Quirido, 30, road worker reported two occupants, despite their injuries, left the area and rode a passenger van going towards Atok town.Police immediately proceeded to the area and conducted investigation. Minutes later, a certain Mr. Lizardo, owner of a towing vehicle went to the area and towed the vehicle and informed police the owner and driver of said vehicle was Fr. Constansio Naoy, Anglican priest based in Sagada, Mt Province. Investigation revealed Fr. Naoy reportedly fell asleep and lost control of the steering wheel and which eventually down on the ravine.
Huge amount of checks stolen during LP rally
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A CCTV camera caught on tape an identified suspect wearing dark colored vest, light colored shirt, short pants and ball cap stealing a bag containing signed checks during the campaign rally of the Liberal Party at Dangwa Square, km 6, Barangay Betag at around 10 pm of April 8.
Joseph Osting Bacduyan, security executive director of Bacmor Security Agency, with Fidel Tinay Pa-ay,34, security supervisor said they went out from the guardhouse to check three males who appeared to be under the influence of liquor bickering while going to the campaign site to prevent any untoward incident. Bacduyan reportedly left his black sling/laptop bag containing the following items: China Bank passbook of Bacmor, Summit Bank passbook, three blank China Bank checks signed by the complainant, Land Bank check worth P9.5k issued by Blue Ocean Department Store, PNB check worth P10,240, cell phone worth 500 and assorted expired firearms licenses and assorted documents related to the complainants job.
Pa-ay reportedly approached Bacduyan asking if he had the bag with him, but the complainant said he left it at the guard house. This prompted both of them to look for the bag but to no avail. They checked the CCTV footages showing suspect taking the bag from the guardhouse and fleeing on towards km 4. – KC Bautista
Drunk young man hacks sleeping farmer
BANGUED, Abra – A hacking incident transpired here April 14 around midnight in Barangay Palao wherein the victim was identified as Antero BeneditoPacupia, 54, farmer while the suspect was named as Jentrix Pizarro Turtosa, 19, unemployed both residents of the barangay,
Police investigation disclosed the victim was sleeping on a bamboo chair in an open area at the house of their neighbor, Jaime Beleno when the suspect who allegedly came from a drinking spree arrived armed with bolo and without an apparent reason hacked the victim. The victim managed to defend himself and get a chance to escape and ask for help from his younger sister who immediately rushed him to PetronilloSeares Hospital for treament.
The victim sustained two hack wounds on his right elbow and was confined. The suspect was arested along with the bolo he used.
Farmer stabbed for advising nephew on wife’s affair
ASIPULO, Ifugao – A farmer was stabbed by his nephew in law here April 13, at around 7:45 a.m. in Sitio Agoban, Amduntog.
Police identified the vic tim as Pio Tayaban Belingon, 53, of SitioAgoban, Amduntog and his attacker as Mario VallasEllar , 40, native of Sorsogon Province, and residing at Sitio Liwon, Amduntog.
Investigation showed that when the victim was giving advice to the suspect due to allegations that the latter’s wife was having relationship with another man, the suspect became violent prompting him to pull out a bladed instrument that was tucked on his waist and assaulted the victim.
The suspect immediately entered inside the house and locked its door leaving his uncle-in-law at the porch who sustained stab wound at his left collar region. Responding personnel of Asipulo with concerned citizens rushed the victim to the rural health unit. for medical treatment but was referred to Panopdopan District Hospital in Lamut town. Other cops surrounded the house where the suspect was in to prevent him from escaping. Asipulo police coordinated with provincial police headquarters headed by Supt. Alln B. Guyguyon to negotiate with the suspect since he was attempting to stab himself while threatening others. At around 3:30 p.m., the assaulting team subdued the suspect who is now detrained at the Asipulo police jail.
La Paz mayor surrenders 6 rifles to Abra PNP chief
BANGUED, Abra – Mayor Joseph Sto Niño Bernos, 37, of La Paz town voluntarily turned over to Senior Supt. Antonio P Bartolome, Abra police director six rifles April 13 here at Camp Juan Villamor, Bangued, Abra.
Man arrested for rape in Bauko
BAUKO, Mountain Province – Police arrested a certain Artemio Gatchalian Mabutas, 36, resident of here of Barangay Abatan April 13 around 11 a.m. for rape.
This, after Judge Sergio Angnganay Jr. of 1st Judicial Region, RTC, Branch 36, Bontoc issued arrest warrant against him. The suspect is now incarcerated at the Bauko police jail.
Student on discipleship training drowns
LACUB, Abra – A student undergoing discipleship training conducted by the Youth with a Mission drowned April 13 around around 3 p.m. along Sabangan River in Barangay Buneg.
Police identified the victim as Bernard Rojonan Obellos, 29, of Lagao, General Santos City.
Investigation showed after taking lunch, the victim with his two companions decided to swim. The victimwent to a deep portion of the river and suddenly shouted for help. One of his companions tried to reach him by hand but failed while the other ran for help. Local folks immediately conducted a search that resulted in the recovery of the lifeless body of the victim whom they brought to Lacub Rural Health Center. Obellos was pronounced dead on arrival by the attending medical staff.
‘Alcoholic’ found dead in house
BAGUIO CITY – The body of a man, was found in his house in state of decomposition here April 13 around 4 p.m. in 145, Middle Rock Quarry
Renato S. Bernal, 50, was found dead by his neighbour Alex Bucahan. Investigation disclosed that the victim was last seen at around 8 a.m. of April 11 at a waiting shed along the road of the area, He was allegedly suffering from severe alcoholism.
Rosalina B. Bernal, wife of the deceased and relatives refused to conduct autopsy of the cadaver which was brought to Baguio Memorial Chapel.
Korean mauled in front of Baguio bar
BAGUIO CITY – A Korean national identified as Hyubin Shin, 18, HRM student of University of Baguio was mauled by still unidentified men here Monday around 2 a.m. fronting Chairman’s Bar at Abanao Extension.
Police said the victim with other Korean friends had a drinking session at Jijimi Korean Restaurant, after which he went outside to call his girlfriend. During their conversation, unidentified suspects came near the victim and suddenly mauled him causing injuries on his eye and took his Samsung Galaxy cellphone worth P10,000, bag containing assorted ID and credit cards, and cash of P1,000.
2 vehicles of drunk drivers collide; 3 hurt
BUGUIAS, Benguet -- A vehicular accident transpired here Monday along Nan-agto, Natubleng involving an Elf truck driven by Nelson Mucate OlsimJr, 21 and a Euro motorcycle driven by Joel Sagayo Egnas, 32.
Police investigation disclosed both drivers were traversing from opposite directions about 5:45 p.m. when their vehicles collided with each other. Both drivers and back rider of the motorcycle identified as Ericson Bay-an Baldino, 29 sustained multiple injuries on their bodies and were brought to Atok District Hospital for medical treatment. The drivers were allegedly under the influence of liquor.
Motorcycles stolen in Baguio, Apayao
CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet -- – Two motorcyles were stolen In Baguio City and in Luna Apayao last week. A Mio Sporty Yakama was reportedly allegedly stolen around 6 to 10 a.m. Monday along Torres Bugallon St, West Modernsite, Baguio on complaint of Vanessa Cendana Velasquez, 29, resident of the place.
In Luna, at about 11 a.m., a black Honda XRM motorcycle owned by Michael Ree Apostol Parungao, 24, was reported stolen by unidentified suspect while being parked unattended along Barangay StaLina as alleged by Parungao’s brother in law.
Man arrested in Paracelis for attempted homicide
PARACELIS, Mountain Province – Police arrested a certain Eddie Manaar, 46, of BarangayLabay, Bantay Monday around 8 a.m. for attempted homicide.
This, after Gaslito Dumpayan, presiding judge MCTC, Paracelis-Natonin, Mt Province issued warrant for his arrest and recommended bail of P24,000 for his temporary liberty.
Fugitive arrested for murder
SAN MATEO, Isabela – A certain Jessie Agus Polanco, 34, was arrested here Monday in Barangay Damramuangan Sur for murder after arrest warrant was issued against him by Judge Loreto Alog Jr. of RTC Br 38, San Jose City
No bail was recommended by the judge for Polanco’s temporary liberty.
The suspect was later brought by Alfonso Lista, Ifugao police in the town for documentation after they arrested Polanco along with San Jose cops. Polanco was later brought to San Jose for detention.
Suspect in Abra estafa case nabbed
LA PAZ Abra – Local cops arrested Jomar Turqueza Pilor, 39 here Monday after judge Jude Corpuz Alzate of RTC Bangued issued warrant against him for estafa.
Alzate set bail of P18,000 for the suspect’s temporary liberty.
Abra house searched; guns, bullets found
SAN ISIDRO, Abra – Police searched the house of a certain Pedro Calpito Bambilla Monday around 6:50 p.m. and confiscated guns of different caliber. This after Judge Raphiel Alzate of RTC, Bucay, Abra issued search warrant against Calpito.
Found in his house were 12GA shotgun with eight bullets, Cal. 45 pistol with 23 bullets, Cal. 38 revolver and bullet for Cal .22 handgun.
The search was conducted witnessed by his family, barangay kagawads Ruel Cabudol and Sonny Cabbab. The suspect was not around at the time of the search. Confiscated items were brought to the provincial Criminal Investigation Detection Group office while charges were prepared against the suspect.
College graduate hacks gardener
TADIAN, Mountain Province – A certain Jonathan Albing Marrero, 29, gardener, of Barangay Kayan West here was reportedly hacked by Jernigan Poclan Cawalo, 21, college graduate, of Poblacion April 6 around 1:30 a.m.
A police report said the incident transpired at Sitio Kadso, Kayan West and was reported to police about 3:30 a.m. by Jimmy Anayasan, 46, CAFGU member.
Investigation disclosed that the suspect was driving his vehicle when he met the victim and his companions identified as Raymond Butoeg and Tonton Marrero shouting at each other along the road.
Suddenly, the suspect stopped his vehicle and alighted with his bolo then hacked the victim. Concerned citizens pacified the suspect.
The victim sustained two hack wounds on his head and one hack wound below his left armpit, and brought to Luis Hora Memorial Regional Hospital for treatment.
The suspect was arrested and brought to Tadian police station.
Government employee mauls businesswoman
BAGUIO CITY – A businesswoman was mauled b a government employee here April 6 at Purok 2, Gibraltar about 6:30 a.m.
Police identified the victim as Cresencia Pitag Fernando, 53, married, who was reportedly mauled by Gregorio Macabio, 56.
Investigation disclosed that the victim went out of her residence and when she opened the gate, she saw the suspect holding a bottle of Emperador Lights shouting unsavory words. The victim confronted him but the suspect suddenly mauled her. The victim was brought to Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center for treatment of her injuries.
Cops proceeded to the place of incident but the suspect was not located. A case is now being prepared against him for physical injuries.
Man nabbed for shabu
BANGUED, Abra – A man was arrested here April 6 for illegal drugs. A police report said Mark Denson Bordador Bautista, 28, was nabbed at his residence at Barangay Sta. Rosa in possession of shabu and several drug paraphernalia.
Prior to the arrest of the suspect, cops received information through text message from a concerned citizen that the suspect had just arrived from Manila and had in his possession shabu concealed in his pocket.
The inventory of the pieces of evidence was witnessed by the suspect, kagawads Emely Adame, Ronald Azarcon, Myrna Bautista and Dexter Abella, media representative from DZPA.
The suspect was brought to Bangued policed station where charges were prepared against him.
Laborer making noise arrested for shabu
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Cops arrested a certain Marconi Norman Cornelio, 32, laborer here April 7 12:30 a.m. at Central Balili.
Cops responded to a call from a resident a man was creating noise in the area. Responding police officers scoured the area and saw the suspect running prompting them to accost him. They confiscated a pouch which the suspect was carrying which reportedly contained one small sachet of “shabu” and drug paraphernalia.
Charges were prepared against him.
Bouncing check lands man in jail
TABUK CITY – Cops arrested a man here at Barangay Magsaysay April 6 for allegedly issuing bouncing check.Nabbed was Jhon Rex Pongchad Busacay, 27, of Dagupan West.
Leody M. Opolinto, presiding judge of MTCC, First Judicial Region, Third Branch, Baguio City issued warrant for his arrest and recommended bail of P2,000 for his temporary liberty. Another arrest warrant was issued by the same court for two cases with the same offense and recommended bail of P4,000 for each.
Busacay was brought to Tabuk police station for documentation.
Carpenter jailed for theft of minerals
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Police arrested Erwin Ringor Paspas, 32, carpenter, of Bontoc, Mt. Province, at his residence here at Barangay Lubas for alleged theft of minerals.
This, after Dymhna C. Gozon-Labindao, presiding judge, 1st MTCC, San Francisco-Rosario-Bunawan, San Francisco issued arrest warrant against him. The judge recommended bail of P12,000 for Paspas’s temporary liberty.
Driver arrested for rape
TADIAN, Mountain Province – A married driver was arrested here April 6 for rape about 9:30 p.m. at Barangay Balaoa. Police identified the supect as Jerry Bao-anen Cacamo, 50, resident of said place.
Sergio T. Angnganay, presiding judge, First Judicial Region, RTC Branch 36, Bontoc, Mountain Province issued arrest warrant with no bail recommended.
The arrested person was brought to Tadian police station where he was incarcerated.
Couple robbed of P130k at SM Vacation Suite
BAGUIO CITY -- A couple from Quezon City was robbed April 2 around 11:30 p.m. by unidentified suspects of gadgets and cash worth P129,500 at SM Vacasion Suite here.
Victims were identified as Reynald Ryan Dimaguya Barrion, 40, HR manager of SM North Edsa and Ma. Giselle Lyn Barrion, 34, former HR of BayanTel, both residents of Reyna Elena St., Novaliches, Quezon City.
Investigation disclosed that Reynald slept first around 11:30 pm while wife Giselle followed suit at around 1:30 am of April 3.
However, when they awoke, they found their bags scattered at the sala with contents in disarray which prompted them to check their room and found out the suspect/s took iPhone 6 worth P38,000, Alcatel cellphone worth P7,000, silver necklace worth P2,000, iPhone 6s Plus worth P44,000, Lenovo cellphone worth P7,000, Fossil wristwatch worth P4,000 and cash of P12,500.
Cops noted perpetrator/s gained entry by unlocking glass window and cut creen of the window.
No CCTV footages were taken at the crime scene. – Carlito Lacanlale
Five women, minor nabbed for shoplifting
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Five women including a minor were arrested here April 5 in Barangay Puguis for shoplifting following complaint of Edralyn Dodcio, 30, business establishment owner.
The suspects were identified as Dorinda Bugayong, 37, of San Fabian, Pangasinan; Ashley Chan, 32 of Baguio City and Hannah Panganiban, 18 of San Fernando, La Union; Lidia Matias, 62 of Pangasinan and a minor.
Police investigation disclosed suspects entered the establishment and while inside, three of them roamed the first floor while two others went to the second floor. Three of the suspects on the first floor were observed by a certain Dennis Dajac to be getting grocery items and inserting it on their waist while the two suspects on the second floor also took sachets of coffee and inserted it on their waist as witnessed by Claire Sukaw. The complaint stopped the suspects as they were about to leave and closed the door.
Complainant and her employees recovered grocery items on the waist of the suspects and immediately asked for police assistance.
The acts of the suspects were recorded on CCTV.–Kyrl Leize lTanacio
Passenger loses P10k, IDs in taxi
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A passenger lost his wallet containing identification cards and cash amounting to P9,950 when he got down a taxi here at Pines Park, Balili dawn of April 8.
According to Salonga Asbok Lambayong, 51, he put his black leather jacket on his lap after taking money from it and paid for the fare. When he went out of the taxi, the wallet was still on his lap so it slid down unknowingly leaving it inside the taxi. After a while, he remembered to check his wallet and found out that it was gone. He called the attention of the driver but the taxi driver denied that the wallet was still inside the vehicle and said there were children who followed when he got down from the taxi. – Princess Natividad
‘Shoplifter’ caught stealing gadgets
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- businessman reported that a shoplifter went to their establishment at around 1 a.m. of April 9 and tried to steal various items amounting to P4, 050.
The items that were taken were digital player, bosca amplifier hi-fi stereo c-838 worth 2.5k bosca amplifier USB/SD box worth 1k, and vawisha radio.
The suspect was identified as EdylinErese, 35, unemployed. She was reported acting suspiciously while inside the store. The owner of the establishment, Jamil Abdul Malaco, 40, called the attention of his wife to observe the suspect. When his wife caught the suspect in the act of putting a box of items inside her shoulder bag and hand bag, the victim and his wife checked and discovered the above stated items were inside the suspect’s bag. The suspect and recovered items were brought by the victim to the police station. – Princess Natividad
Construction site nabbed with P60,200 worth of power tools
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- A construction site in Baguio Benguet Community Cooperative (BBCCC) Subdivision was robbed of various power tools amounting to P60,000.The power tools that were stolen from the site are The power tools are: power generator worth P38,000, jack hammer worth P18,000, gas tank worth P2,200 and saw worth P2,000.
Investigation revealed that in the morning of April 05, Fernando Tabuno Manuel and Leonard Buido Palato, construction workers on the place of incident went to get the power tools at the residence of their employer, Marline Camacho Donus, 58, businesswoman and put it in a container van. At around 530 p.m. the two workers left the place claiming that they secured the container van with padlock. At around 8 a.m. the following morning, Manuel went back to the place and discovered that the door of the container van was opened with the power tools missing. Jeremiah Marinas, caretaker claimed when interviewed that around 730 a.m. that day, a taxi entered the subdivision and after around 20 minutes, left the area. The caretaker was not able to get the plate number and body number of the vehicle. A crowbar and a pair of white gloves were recovered at the crime scene. – KC Bautista
Laborer caught with shabu, drug paraphernalia
LA TRINIDAD, Benguet– The police arrested a man possessing one small sachet of shabu and drug paraphernalia after responding to a concerned citizen who reported that he was hearing noise made by unidentified men at Central Balili midnight of April 7.
Marconi Comelio, 32, laborer, native of Buguias Benguet was caught while trying to run away from the police. The police officers tried to arrest the suspect who resisted prompting cops to call for backup. Upon arrival of the barangay tanod, the suspect was arrested and brought to this office.
Before the suspect was caught, there were also persons he was with while creating nuisance and scrammed after seeing the police officer scouring the vicinity. –KC Bautista
‘Lambat-Sibat’ nets 84 wanted persons in Cordillera
The arrests implemented by operatives of the Benguet Police Provincial Office (PPO), 43 persons; Ifugao, 13; Kalinga, 10; BCPO, 9; Abra, 6; Apayao, 2 and Mountain Province, 1.
Abellera called on the community’s continued participation saying “we continue to seek the community’s participation by report the presence of wanted person in their areas to help stop criminality, attain a peaceful life and give justice to the victims of crimes.”
The arrests, he said, will also help achieve the goal of assuring a peaceful conduct of the election, especially in areas identified as Comelec hot spot areas.
Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ricardo Marquez lauded the PROCOR in his visit in Abra on April 6, for its accomplishments in the maintenance of peace and order and the arrest of wanted persons.