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.#

As part of the celebration of National Women’s Month, the Haggiyo cops of Lamut Municipal Police Station (MPS) reached out and provided assistance to a family in Sitio Monggonga-ak, Brgy Magulon, Lamut, Ifugao.

According to Lamut MPS, their chosen beneficiary is Prencess, a grade 3 pupil living with her four siblings and their mother who has no source of income to support their daily needs.

In collaboration with one of their stakeholders, Dr. Arriane S. Taclay, the Barangay LGU led by the Kagawad Marvin Dulnuan, and DepEd representative, Mrs. Winnie Kimmayong, the team traveled for 30 minutes and hiked for a few kilometers to reach their beneficiary’s residence and personally handed over their gift consisting of school supplies, grocery items, and clothings.

In addition, the team also gave a bank book, which will be funded by Dr. Taclay, to help finance Prencess’ educational needs until college.#

Timbog ang apat na college students matapos magsagawa ng drug raid ang mga otoridad na nagresulta sa pagkabuwag ng isang drug den sa Brgy. Centro 9, Tuguegarao City.

Ang naturang operasyon ay pinangunahan ng mga operatiba mula sa Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 2 at PDEA Cagayan.

Agad na nagsagawa ng operasyon ang mga operatiba base sa ulat kaugnay sa iligal na aktibidad ng mga hindi na pinangalanang suspek na itinuturing na mga High Value Target (HVT) individual.

Nagresulta ito sa pagkakakumpiska ng humigit kumulang anim na gramo ng hinihinalang shabu na nagkakahalaga ng P40,920.

Nakuha rin sa lugar ang mga assorted drug paraphernalia, apat na units cellular phone, at ang ginamit na marked money.

Sa ngayon, nahaharap ang mga suspek sa kasong paglabag sa RA 9165 o Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

Samantala, binigyang diin naman ni Levy Ortiz, Director ng PDEA Region II na lalo pang tututukan at paiigtingin ng kanilang hanay ang paglaban sa kalakalan ng iligal na droga sa rehiyon.

“We are committed to doing everything we can to disrupt illegal drug problems in the region and to prevent the exploitation of the most vulnerable people in our communities,” pahayag ni Ortiz. #

Uniting aspiring young leaders and change-makers, the Pasindayaw cops of Apayao Police Provincial Office (PPO) successfully conducted an immersion program for the students of Bacda National High School at Camp Gov Elias K Bulut Sr and Training Center, Luna, Apayao.

The 10-day immersion, which was held from March 4 to 20, 2024, was initiated by Apayao PPO, in collaboration with Bacda National High School headed by the School Principal, Ms. Mary Jane T. Duldulao, and was participated by 15 senior high school students of the said school.

As highlights of the activity, the different sections of Apayao PPO conducted a series of lectures and demonstrations of their basic functions.

Moreover, the participants also observed the different activities of PNP such as RIAS/PIAS inspection and basic rifle marksmanship, and joined the flag raising ceremony and physical fitness activities of Apayao PPO.

During the closing ceremony, the Provincial Director of Apayao PPO, PCOL JEFFERSON P CARIAGA, presented certificates of completion to the immersion students in recognition of their dedication and commitment throughout the program.

This activity exemplifies the shared commitment of Apayao PPO and Bacda National High School to youth development and community engagement, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and educational institutions.#

With the successful series of anti-illegal drug operations conducted by the Police Regional Office Cordillera, a total of PhP 38,831,265.00 worth of illegal drugs were seized, and 11 drug personalities were arrested from March 11 to 17, 2024.

Citing reports submitted to the Regional Director, PBGEN David K. Peredo Jr., the 11 suspects were arrested after being caught in possession of a total of 30.12 grams of shabu with a Standard Drug Price (SDP) of PhP204,816.00.

Of the arrested individuals, five (5) were identified as high-value drug personalities, while six (6) were identified as street-level individuals. Notably, Benguet recorded the highest number of arrests, with four (4) individuals apprehended, followed by Baguio City and Kalinga Province with three (3) arrests each, and one (1) arrest in Abra Province.

The seized illegal drugs and the arrested suspects have been turned over to the respective arresting units for documentation and proper disposition, while charges for violations of Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, are being prepared against them.

Moreover, other police drug operations resulted in the discovery of 109,170 Fully Grown Marijuana Plants, 937 leaves and fruiting tops, and 139,000 stalks, with an overall SDP of PhP 38,626,440.00. Following the seizure, all seized illegal drugs were burned while operatives were conducting follow-up operations to locate other marijuana plantation sites and cultivators.

PRO Cordillera reaffirms its commitment to combating the illegal drug trade through continuous barangay visitations and public awareness campaigns, reinforcing the Philippine National Police’s unwavering dedication to a drug-free community.#

As a result of the intensified anti-criminality campaign implemented by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Regional Field Unit 14, a total of 27 individuals were arrested in 27 operations conducted from March 11 to 17, 2024.

According to CIDG Cordillera Regional Chief, PCOL Leon P. Talleo, of the 27 individuals arrested, 24 were identified as wanted persons, while two were apprehended under the campaign against illegal refinery/manufacturing of LPG and one under the campaign against illegal number games.

These accomplishments are in line with the commitment of CIDG to deliver the best police service to the public as the operatives are geared to conduct more focused police operations to achieve its mission of having a safer place to live and do business.

According to PCOL Talleo, the 27 personalities were arrested in a week-long operation attributing to the intensified and enhanced anti-criminality flagship projects implemented by the CIDG.#