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Top NPA leader nabs at port of Surigao
Operatives of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, and Philippine Coastal Guard in coordination with the Port Police Division of PMO Surigao, successfully arrested a top leader of the New People’s Army at the Port of Surigao on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Law enforcement operatives arrested a certain Nineth Generalao Dolera alias Akira/Theo/Jodie, 31 years old, female, single and allegedly the secretary of Guerilla Front (GF) 19 of the CPP-NPA’s Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NMRC) as she was about to disembark from MV FastCat M7 upon arrival from the Port of Liloan.
The suspected rebel leader was arrested based on Warrants of Arrest with CC Nos. 827621 for Attempted Murder dated July 29, 2021, and CC Nos. 8525-21 for Attempted Murder dated January 7, 2022, both issued by Hon. Acting Presiding Judge Edwin Malazarte, RTC, 11th Judicial Region, Branch 40, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur and CC Nos. 6984 for Frustrated Murder issued by Hon. Presiding Judge, RTC Br. Fernando R. Fudulan, Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, 7, 10th Judicial Region. Suspect was then brought to Surigao City PNP Station for proper disposition. (PPA-PMO, Surigao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
PDEA, Port Cops Seize Marijuana from a RORO Passenger
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Port Police Operatives of the Lipata Ferry Terminal collared an outbound RORO passenger after K9 dogs detected the presence of illegal drugs during a random inspection on Sunday, September 11, September 2022. According to a report filed by the Port Police Officer on Duty, PPO2 Vincelyn Eviota, the Seaport Interdiction Unit (SIU) of the PDEA requested the Lipata Port Police to assist them in an anti-illegal drug operation after K9 sniffing dogs showed signs indicating the presence of Dangerous Drugs while conducting a random inspection of baggage owned by passengers on board MV MA OLIVA sailing from Liloan Port to the Port of Lipata. Upon disembarkation of passengers and rolling cargoes of MV MA OLIVA, the operatives conducted a random inspection of all disembarking passengers and rolling cargoes. It was then that the K9 dogs of PDEA Surigao Seaport Interdiction Unit and Philippine Coastguard pinpointed the presence of dangerous drugs inside a white Toyota Hi-Ace Passenger Van with plate number GAG 1715. Upon thorough inspection of the vehicle, a sealed pouch and a bag were then found to contain Cannabis Sativa, also known as “Marijuana,” owned by a certain Reydan T. Ceralde, from Nasipit town in Agusan del Norte.
Appropriate charges for violation of RA 9165 shall be filed against Ceralde who is now under the custody of the PNP Surigao del Norte Maritime Police. (PPA-PMO Surigao/PIA- Surigao del Norte)
The House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries has finally approved House Bill No. 760 (HB760) otherwise known as an “Act of Establishing Freshwater Fish Hatchery in the Municipality of Talacogon, Agusan del Sur”, which was filed by Representative Alfel Bascug of the First District and Representative Adolph Edward Plaza of the Second District of Agusan del Sur on July 1, 2022, pending with the Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries since July 27, 2022, in support to the previous Bill filed by Rep. Bascug. It can be recalled that on August 27, 2020, the House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources has also approved HB 6428 otherwise known as “Act Establishing Freshwater Aquaculture Center” in the Municipality of Talacogon and appropriate funds were also provided. Rep. Bascug expressed his gratitude by thanking the chairperson of the House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries, saying he is pleased to announce that the budget has already been made available by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the technical staff has already visited the site in Agusan del Sur. Because of this, Rep. Bascug added the province is a step closer to achieving its goal of establishing a hatchery that would really boost the aquaculture industry in Agusan del Sur. Rep. Bascug also thanked the strong support of Senator Cynthia Villar through her filing of Senate Bill No. (SBN) 122 supporting the establishment of a hatchery in the Municipality of Talacogon.
“Soon, because of our efforts of establishing more hatchery in our province, we will reap the fruits of our vision and enjoy our gains,” said Rep. Bascug. (David M. Suyao, PPIO-Agusan del Sur/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
SSS intensifies R.A.C.E campaign in AgSur province
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
The Social Security System (SSS) San Francisco Branch in Agusan del Sur, together with the SSS legal department of Northern Mindanao Division, has geared up the “Run After Contributions Evaders” (R.A.C.E) Campaign, and identified several employers from various establishments in the said municipality. With this campaign, the SSS officials visited some nine identified delinquent employers and handed them the final notice from the legal department to pay their delinquencies. This was also witnessed by the personnel from the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Caraga, and local media.
The R.A.C.E Campaign has been implemented nationwide to exact the continuous compliance of delinquent employers with their statutory obligations under Republic Act No. 11199 or the Social Security Act of 2018, which ensures the social security coverage of members, and enhances SSS’ collection efficiency. According to Exequiel Amplayo, acting branch head of SSS-San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, the R.A.C.E Campaign aims to increase the awareness of the employers, especially the delinquent ones, of their legal obligations under the social security law by giving them the chance to settle their delinquencies to avoid adverse legal action. “The purpose of this is just to raise awareness for those delinquent employers of their legal obligation,” Amplayo bared. Atty. Kathlene GonzalesJapuz of legal department of the SSS Northern Mindanao Division, also encouraged the delinquent employers to avail of the Pandemic Relief Structuring Program 3 (PRRP3). This is an Enhanced Installment Payment Program for the registered business and household employers who have difficulty in paying the full amount of their delinquencies. “We are implementing a 30-day period within which to comply. Should employers fail to comply, the branch will then refer it to the legal department. The legal department will give another chance for delinquent employers to settle their obligations,” said Atty. Japuz. Atty. Japuz further stressed that the SSS only wants to ensure that the rights and welfare of the employees are protected, and that they could benefit from their regular SSS contributions. (JPG/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
