In anticipation of the upcoming Holy Week and the onset of the summer vacation, the Police Regional Office Cordillera (PRO Cordillera) Regional Director, PBGEN DAVID K PEREDO, JR, ordered the deployment of a total of 2,308 policemen region-wide to ensure the safety of residents and visitors.

To manage the anticipated influx of travelers, PRO Cordillera cops will be stationed at major thoroughfares and transportation hubs, providing assistance and maintaining order, especially since passengers are expected to flock to the different bus terminals to go home to their respective provinces in the coming days.

Furthermore, officers will be strategically positioned in commercial areas such as malls, parks, markets, and locations hosting religious activities to enhance public safety and uphold orderliness.

Apart from the deployment plan, PBGEN PEREDO JR convened a meeting with PRO Cordillera key officers, where he instructed them to ensure flawless implementation of their security plans, specifically to conduct intensified police patrols, checkpoint operations, and traffic management.

PBGEN PEREDO JR, also instructed the Provincial Directors and City Directors to coordinate with other concerned agencies, especially the Local Government Units, to ensure the safety of the public in their respective areas of responsibility.

In addition to police personnel, 353 individuals, comprising the Reactionary Standby Support Force and volunteers, will be deployed to supplement security measures during the holiday period.

The Holy Week and the Day of Valor, or “Araw ng Kagitingan” observance, mark the start of summer vacation; thus, PRO Cordillera cops are already conducting preventive security measures to ensure the safety of the public.#

Pormal na pinarangalan kanina, Marso 22, ng Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region 2 ang 10 kababaihan sa IDDU Honor Roles Awardees ngayong taon na ginanap sa DPWH New Conference Hall sa Tuguegarao City.

Nabigyan ng pagkilala sina Marites Balbas (environment), Jail Supt. Maria Lourdes Pacion (law enforcement), Dr. Evangeline Calubaquib (science and technology), Dir. Teresita Tabaog (gender and development), Engr. Dauphine Alviar (agriculture),

Corazon Xy-za Escobar (humanitarian service),

Mia Ventura (public service), Jenifer Oliquiano (education), Ruth Lee Resuello (culture and arts) at Carmelita Jimenez (local governance).

Sila ang ika-12 na grupo ng mga awardees para sa naturang parangal simula nang umpisahan ito noong 2012.

Inihayag ni Regional Director Angely Mercado ng PIA Region 2 na ang naturang parangal ay binuo para mabigyan ng pagkilala at pagpupugay ang mga kababaihan na may natatanging tulong sa lipunan at pamarisan ng iba bilang modelo ng pagbabago.#

Patuloy na nararanasan ang hanging Amihan sa Lambak ng Cagayan na nagdadala ng maulap na kalangitan na may pag-ulan ngayong linggo.

Ayon sa Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), posibleng hanggang bukas, Marso 22, 2024 na lamang mararamdaman ang bugso ng Amihan dahil bahagya na itong humihina.

Ayon sa PAGASA, posibleng sa weekend ay makararanas na ng mainit na temperatura ang malaking bahagi ng bansa kasama na ang Isabela at Cagayan.

Nakataas din ang Gale warning sa mga baybayin ng Cagayan kasama na ang Babuyan islands maging sa Isabela, Batanes, at Ilocos Norte dulot ng Amihan.

Nasa 2.8 hanggang 4.5 meters ang taas ng alon na delikado para sa mga maglalayag kaya pinapayuhan ng PAGASA ang publiko na iwasan munang pumalaot.#

Arestado ang limang katao na kinabibilangan ng dalawang menor de edad matapos maaktuhang humihithit ng hinihinalang shabu sa Brgy. Pussian, Alcala, Cagayan.

Ayon kay PMAJ George Maribbay, hepe ng PNP Alcala, matagal na minanmaman ng mga operatiba ang iligal na aktibidad ng suspek na si Alyas Kiko, 23 anyos, estudyante at residente sa nasabing bayan.

Kaugnay rito, naglabas aniya ng search warrant ang korte laban sa suspek at nang isilbi ng mga otoridad ay nahuli rin sa lugar ang apat na kasamahan nito na sina alyas Vin, 38-anyos, alyas Moy, 29-anyos na kapwa residente sa bayan ng Gattaran kasama sina alyas Benigno, 17-anyos na residente ng Alcala, at si alyas Romnick, 16 taong gulang na residente rin sa bayan Gattaran, Cagayan.

Nagresulta ang operasyon sa pagkakakumpiska ng tatlong maliliit na plastic sachet ng hinihinalang shabu, isang medium size plastic sachet ng hinihinalang shabu, at dalawang malalaking square size sachet na naglalaman din ng hinihinalang shabu at ito umano ay nagkakahalaga na P102,000.

Sinabi pa ni Maribbay na bukod sa mga ito ay nakita rin ang iba’t ibang mga drug paraphernalia sa lugar kung saan nadatnang nag-pot session ang mga suspek.

Nahaharap sa kasong paglabag sa RA 9165 o Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 ang mga suspek habang hinihintay rin nila ang magiging desisyon ng korte para sa kaukulang disposisyon sa mga menor de edad bago ipasakamay sa mga nakakasakop na Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) Office.#

Nahalal bilang bagong National President ng Liga ng mga Barangay (LnB) si Maria Katrina Jessica G. Dy na kasalukuyang Liga ng mga Barangay Federation President ng Echague, Isabela.

Nakakuha si Dy ng 107 votes (96.40%) sa naganap na National and Regional Elections Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas na ginanap sa The Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Ermita Manila nitong Lunes, Marso, 18, 2024. Siiya ang pangalawang Isabeleño na magsisilbi bilang LnB President ng bansa.

Kasalukuyan siyang Pangulo ng LnB-Isabela Chapter at ex-officio member ng Sangguniang Panlalawigan ng Isabela.
Nagpasalamat sj Dy sa lahat ng sumuporta at nanalangin para sa kanyang tagumpay kung saan ay iniaalay umano niya ito sa probinsya ng Isabela.

“Gusto ko pong magpasalamat sa lahat ng sumuporta sa akin, lalo sa mga nagdasal para sa eleksiyon. Nakatataba ng puso. Ang victory na ito ay not just for me, but for the whole Province of Isabela,” saad ni Dy.

Nangako naman si Dy na paiigtingin nito ang magandang ugnayan ng 42,000 barangays sa buong bansa at magiging tulay upang maibaba ang mga serbisyo at programa ng gobyerno sa publiko. Bilang bagong halal na LnB President ng bansa ay kabilang sa mga tututukan nito ay ang kanyang adbokasiya kaugnay sa pangangalaga sa mga karapatan at kapakanan kababaihan at kabataan sa bawat barangay.

“One of the main things that I want to implement sa mga barangay ay yung advocacy natin for women and children’s protection. ‘Yan po ang ilang taon ko nang pinaglalaban. Mahigit 12,000 na ang active women members ng organization at meron po tayong women center that provides free services for abused women and children. It caters to the whole Region 2,” ayon pa sa kanya.#

The Department of Tourism, Region 2 initiates the commencement of the Integrated Tourist-Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (ITOPCOP) Training for the Tourist Police of the Province of Isabela, scheduled to take place from March 19-22, 2024, at the DA-CVRC, San Felipe, Ilagan City, Isabela.

This capacity-building initiative aligns with the establishment of a Tourist Police Unit in the Province of Isabela, in accordance with the provisions stipulated in Republic Act 9593, also recognized as the Tourism Act of 2009. Furthermore, the endeavor serves as a preparatory measure for the provincial police personnel ahead of the Holy Week Celebration, anticipating a surge in tourist influx, particularly for Visita Iglesia and other significant occasions.

The Opening Ceremony, held today, was attended by esteemed officials from the Philippine National Police (PNP), including PLTCOL Efren Geraban of the Regional Police Provincial Office, PLTCOL Jane Abigail Bautista of Isabela Police Provincial Office and Ms. Joanne Dy Maranan, the Isabela Provincial Tourism Officer.

Fifty-six participants representing various police stations across Province of Isabela actively participated in the training sessions facilitated by Resource Speakers and Subject Matter Experts. The session covered a range of topics, including a TOPCOP Overview and Basic Principles of Tourist Safety, delivered via online session by PCPT Apolonio Ablan; discussions on Human Rights, led by PMAJ Marvin Pascua; an Introduction to the Incident Command System, presented by Mr. Ronald Villa from the Office of the Civil Defense – Region 2; and insights into Childsafe Tourism, conveyed through an online session by Mr. Romeo Caranguain, Jr from the Department of Tourism-Region 2.(DOT Region 2).#

CAMP LT. ROSAURO TODA JR., CITY OF ILAGAN- Isabela- Nahaharap sa patong-patong na kaso sa paglabag sa RA 11592 LPG Law Act), RA 623 (An act to regulate the use of duly stamped or marked bottles, boxes,casks, kegs, barrels and other similar containers), RA 8293 ( Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines) at BP 33 (An Act Defining and Penalizing certain Prohibited Acts inimical to the Public Interest and National Security Involving Petroleum Products) ang Tatlong lalaking naaresto sa Brgy. Ugad, Cabagan, Isabela kahapon lamang ng ika- 4:30 ng hapon Marso, 20, 2024.

Isinagawa ang operasyon sa pamamagitan ng mga pinagsanib na pwersa ng mga awtoridad na pinangunahan ng CIDG Isabela PFU (Lead Unit), Cabagan PS, RMU2, PIU-IPPO at LPGMA Task Force na nagresulta sa aktuwal na pagbebenta ng LPG Tanks na walang lisensya ng DOE (Department of Energy) na naging basehan sa pagkakaaresto ng tatlong suspeks at pagkakasamsam ng mga ibat-ibang sumusunod na item: Bente Kwarto (24 )pirasong Shine Gaz LPG Tanks may karga; Trenta (30) pirasong Shine Gaz LPG Tanks na walang karga; Pitong (7) pirasong Shine Gaz LPG Tanks (gasulette) walang karga; Labing Pitong (17) pirasong Petron LPG Tanks walang karga; Labing Isang (11) pirasong Petron LPG Tanks may karga; Walong (pirasong Petron LPG Tanks (gasulette) walang karga; Tatlong (3) pirasong Fiesta LPG Tanks may karga; Labing Dalawang (12) pirasong Solane LPG Tanks walang karga; Siyam (9) pirasong Pryce Gas LPG Tanks walang karga; Tatlong (3) pirasong Pryce Gas LPG Tanks may karga; Isang (1) pirasong Regasco LPG Tank walang karga; Dalawang (2) pirasong Generic LPG Tanks (gasulette) walang karga; Isang (1) pirasong SPI Gas LPG Tank walang karga; sampung (10) generic LPG Tanks may laman, Anim naput Isang (61) pirasong Generic LPG Tanks walang karga; Dalawang (2) pirasong pigtale hoses; Tatlong (3) pirasong LPG Barrels; Isang(1) piraso ng portable Compressor; Isang Daang (100) pirasong Shine seals; kwarentay Sais (46) piraso ng Generic Seals; Isang (1) piraso ng Timbangan (weighing scale); Isang (1) unit ng L300 Van at Isang (1) piraso ng Isang Libong Piso (boodle money). Ang mga nakumpiskang produkto ng gas tanks ay nagkakahalaga ng humigit kumulang Walong Daan Anim naput Dalawang Libong Piso(PHP862,000.00).

Isinagawa ang masusing imbestigasyon at pagmamarka ng mga nakumpiskang ebidensya sa harap ng mga suspeks, Brgy. Chairman, Brgy. kagawad at LPGMA representative at ngayon ay kasalukuyang nasa kustodiya ng CIDG Isabela PFU ang tatlong suspeks at mga ebidensya para sa dokyumentasyon at tamang disposisyon para sa pagsasampa ng kaukulang kaso.#

With the recent forest fires that have been recorded in the municipality, the Barangay officials and elders of Bontoc Ili have decided to declare “Tengaw” or cultural lock down in the said barangay today, March 20, 2024, for the conduct of an emergency meeting.

Recognizing the importance of blending culture with modern science, Mayor Jerome “Chagsen” Tudlong, Jr., convened the officials, elders, community members, and concerned offices of the Bontoc Local Government Unit (LGU) at the Bontoc Ili Barangay Hall to discuss interventions that can be undertaken by the barangay and the Bontoc LGU in preventing and stopping the increasing number of forest fires in the municipality.

During the meeting, the mayor underscored the ongoing efforts to combat these fires while introducing a new initiative: the recruitment of trained personnel as “Bantay Gubat,” to augment in the firefighting efforts of the municipality.

Also, he mandated the strict enforcement of existing barangay ordinances aimed at penalizing offenders contributing to fire hazards.

Further, Tudlong mentioned that he has allocated additional funding for the procurement and installation of fire hydrants in the said barangay as part of an ongoing effort to enhance firefighting capabilities and ensure prompt response to fire incidents.

Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Johanna Padaen reported that a total of 29 forest fires to include one structural fire were reported by the Bontoc Municipal Fire Station since January 2024.

Meanwhile, Bontoc Ili Punong Barangay Eva Mila Fana-ang disclosed that two individuals faced penalties imposed by the barangay for violating the Barangay Ordinance of Bontoc Ili.

Sangguniang Bayan Members Timothy Pongad, Jr., and Viola Okko seconded the mayor’s sentiments and extended their appeal to the public to cooperate in stopping and preventing forest fires in the municipality.#

CAMP MARCELO A. ADDURU, TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN- Police Regional Office 2 Regional Director Police Brigadier General Christopher C. Birung together with Hon. Catherine Ladrido, Municipal Vice Mayor, led the laying of the cornerstone during the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Standard Type B/C Building of Sta. Ana Police Station, today, March 18, 2024.

The construction of the Standard Type B/C Building was funded under the General Appropriations Act of 2024, amounting to Php 10,551,000.00.

PBGen Birung expressed his gratitude to the Local Government Unit of Sta. Ana, under the leadership of Hon. Nelson Robinion, Municipal Mayor, for the support extended to the PNP towards the realization of the said project.

“The construction of the Standard Type B/C Building is in consonance with the Capability Enhancement Program of the Philippine National Police. Its main purpose is to ensure the highest productivity and optimized performance of PNP personnel by having a work environment conducive to work and accommodation of clientele,” PBGen Birung added.

Also present during the ceremony were Ms. Ma. Irene Isabel C. Cabel, NAPOLCOM Provincial Officer; PCol Julio Gorospe, Jr., Provincial Director, Cagayan PPO; PLtCol Edith Narag, Acting Chief, Regional Logistics and Research Development Division; PLtCol Alex G. Lucop, Officer-in-Charge, Regional Engineering Unit 2; PCapt Ranolfo Gabatin, Chief of Police, Santa Ana PS; other PNP officials; faith-based advocacy group; and local officials of LGU Sta. Ana, Cagayan.#