PEACE AND ORDER PARADE 2010 SET

Part of the city’s effort to maintain a peaceful and orderly environment, a Peace and Order Parade has been made a yearly event in Olongapo.

The Peace and Order Parade is a laudable brainchild of Mayor James Bong Gordon, Jr. It is intended to show unity among law enforcers and the people of Olongapo in keeping the city peaceful and orderly.

According to Angie Layug, DMO head, Olongapo City is the only city in the Philippines that conducts Peace and Order Parades that is jointly participated in by civilians, the police and military.

This year’s parade will include the Philippine National Police (PNP), Disaster Management Office (DMO), Barangay Public Safety Officers, cadet officers, Office of Traffic Management and Public Safety (OTMPS), Philippine Red Cross-Olongapo Chapter, fire and rescue team, business sectors, teachers, city government employees and officials and a delegation from the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA).

The Peace and Order Parade, set on Friday, November 19, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. will commence from RM Drive to culminate at the East Tapinac Oval Track, where a short program will take place in recognition of those who have contributed and brought honor for the city.

It can be recalled that Olongapo City was awarded for having the Best City Peace and Order Council in 2008 by the National Peace and Order Council in the country, 2008 Best City Disaster Coordinating Council and 2008 Best Government Emergency Responder.

Mayor Gordon’s program on peace and order has been consistently effective and efficient all through the years as evidenced by the awards.

Pao/nmm/jb/

PNP ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL EXAM FILING OF FORM

A Representative from the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)-Region 3 accept applications for the Philippine National Police (PNP) Entrance and Promotional Examinations. Filing of applications will last from August 23 to August 27, 2010 at the Olongapo City Convention Center (OCCC). It can be recalled that Mayor Bong Gordon personally arranged with the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM)-Region 3 to conduct PNP examinations in the city so that examinees need no longer go to the City of San Fernando in Pampanga. The simultaneous nationwide PNP Entrance and Promotional Examinations will be held in the city on Sunday October 24, 2010 at the Olongapo City National High School (OCNHS).

OCPO RECEIVES PCR AWARDS

Olongapo City Police Office has once again received awards besting different police stations in Central Luzon.

Presented in Camp Olivas, the Best PCR Unit in the City Police Office Category was awarded to Olongapo City Police Office (OCPO) led by City Director Police Senior Superintendent Oscar Albayalde, back to back with the Best PCR Unit CPO-PS Category-Police Station 1 led by Police Inspector Gerald Fernandez, Deputy Chief of Police.

Dubbed as “Matatag na Pagkakaisa ng Pambansang Pulisya at Mamamayan Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran,” the month-long observance of Police Community Relations (PCR) Month is in line with Presidential Proclamation Number 764, declaring the month of July of every year as PCR Month where police and community partnership is strengthened towards the maintenance of peace and order.

Police Regional Office 3 Director Chief Superintendent Arturo Cacdac Jr., spearheaded the observance of the Police Community Relations (PCR) Month and conferred awards to outstanding units, private citizens and local government units who have contributed and supported the police.

Cacdac and the regional PCR division led by Supt. Walter Castillejos cited PNP personnel, police units, local government units and private individuals, who have immensely contributed and supported the conduct of various PCR activities from July 2009 to June 2010. Pao/nmm

Pampanga Vice Governor Joseller “Yeng” Guiao hands over the glass plaque for the Best PCR Unit in the City Police Office Category to Olongapo City Director Police Senior Superintendent Oscar Albayalde in Camp Olivas, San Fernando Pampanga. (below) Olongapo City Police Office also received the Best PCR Unit CPO-PS Category-Police Station 1 led by Police Inspector Gerald Fernandez, deputy chief of police.

Iniabot ni Pampanga Vice Governor Joseller “Yeng” Guiao ang “glass plaque” na Best PCR Unit in the City Police Office Category kay Olongapo City Director Police Senior Superintendent Oscar Albayalde sa Camp Olivas, San Fernando Pampanga nitong Hulyo 12, 2010.

Nakuha din ng Olongapo City Police Office ang Best PCR Unit CPO-PS Category-Police Station 1 sa pangunguna ni Police Inspector Gerald Fernandez, deputy chief of police.

ENHANCED HEALTH SERVICES FOR OLONGAPO CITY POLICE OFFICERS

The City Government of Olongapo through James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital (JLGMH) wants to make health care services available to all PNP personnel assigned at the Olongapo City Police Office (OCPO).

Because of this, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Olongapo City has passed Resolution No. 22 Series of 2010 Authorizing the City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. to Enter and Sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Between James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital (JLGMH) and Olongapo City Police Office (OCPO) represented by the City Director PSSUPT Oscar D. Albayalde to Provide Enhanced Health Services to PNP Personnel Assigned in Olongapo.

The Olongapo City Police Office (OCPO) under the Philippine National Police (PNP) is the primary law enforcement agency tasked to enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the protection of lives and properties, maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public safety, investigate and prevent crimes, effect arrest of criminal offenders, bring them to justice and assist in their prosecution and conduct search and seizure in accordance with the Constitution.

In their pursuit to carry-out duties and responsibilities effectively, the safety, health and well-being of all active PNP personnel are constantly being exposed to various risks.

Aware of the limitations encountered in providing adequate, timely and appropriate health services to all active personnel, the PNP desires to engage the services of select Department Of Health (DOH) Retained Hospitals manned by highly qualified medical staff and equipped with adequate medical facilities.

The resolution was approved unanimously by the City Councilors, namely, Aquilino Y. Cortez, sponsor of the resolution, Rodel S. Cerezo, co-sponsor of the resolution, Edwin Piano, Anselmo Aquino and Cheenee Hoya with City Vice Mayor Cynthia Cajudo.

PNP ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION

Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. directed city officials regarding the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Regional Dir. Raquel Q. Ramos’ request to disseminate information for the Philippine National Police (PNP) bi- annual Entrance and Promotional Examinations which will be held on April 25, 2010.

Interested applicants for the PNP Entrance Examination are required to submit the following documents: Transcript of Records or diploma with Special Order, birth certificate, 2 recent and identical 1 x 1 colored ID pictures with white background and complete name tag.

On the other hand, the PNP Promotional Examinations applicants should submit certified true copy of attested appointment or Plantilla appointment or PNP absorption order, report of rating or certification issued by the NAPOLCOM Central Office or PRC Board Certificate and 2 recent identical 1 x 1 colored picture with white background and complete name tag.

Filing Fees for Interested Applicants:

- PNP Entrance – P400.00

- Police Officer - P400.00

- SPO – P450.00

- Inspector – P500

- Superintendent – P600.00

According to the letter sent by NAPOLCOM Reg. Dir, qualified civilians and PNP personnel should personally file their application forms from February 8 – March 15, 2010 at the NAPOLCOM regional office located at Camp Olivas, San Fernando, Pampanga.

Pao/Jordan

Olongapo's Finest

PNP City Director PSupt. Oscar Albayalde's message to the city

GREETINGS!!!

GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU!!!

I am proud to report to you this morning, this first Monday of the year 2010, that in the past year, Olongapo City enjoyed a generally peaceful environment with no major crimes committed. In the year 2009, we recorded a total crime volume of 172 incidents, significantly lower by 81 incidents as compared to the year 2008 with 253 incidents. This further reflects an average monthly crime rate of only 6.4, also lower compared to the 9.5 monthly crime rates in 2008.

This low turn out in our crime rate can be attributed to the strong partnership among the police, Local Government Unit, NGOs, Media and the community as a whole in the fight against crime and maintenance of Peace and Order in this wonderful city.

To give you a brief summary on our modest accomplishments and programs in the year 2009 and in the current year…

Our office actively implemented the campaign against loose firearms to rid the neighborhood of unlicensed guns and adopted the “gun free tourist destination” to provide our tourists, both foreign and local, a safe place to refresh and enjoy. As a result of this campaign, our office confiscated a total of 16 assorted loose firearms and arrested 19 persons.

Our campaign on illegal drugs gained momentum by maintaining an offensive stance that resulted to the apprehension of 75 suspected drug pushers and users our operations also paved the way for the confiscation of 33.24 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride commonly known as shabu with a street value of more or less seventy thousand and more than three kilos of marijuana with a street value of 47 thousand pesos. In line also with our drug awareness campaign, our personnel continuously conducts drug symposiums in different schools in the city and distributed leaflets and flyers to students, parents and teachers to make them aware on the ill effects of drugs and make them stay away from it.

Our office also actively maintained a high level of efficiency among our personnel thru the conduct of in-hose trainings thru the assistance of the city government like the special weapons and tactics or swat, bomb technician course, explosive ordinance disposal and the K-9 training to better prepare us in the threats of global terrorism.

Our wasar training also paved the way for the successful conduct of rescue operations in Marikina and Pasig where our personnel graduates of wasar together with rescuers and volunteers from the different barangays of this city, DMO and Red Cross where tapped to provide assistance and rescue to the hundreds of victims during the onslaught of typhoon “Ondoy” in the said cities.

I am also proud to announce that in our untiring quest for the delivery of excellent police ad public safety services and maintenance of Peace and Order in this city, we are one of the three finalist in the search for the best barangay peacekeeping action teams nationwide and we are optimistic that after the impressive demonstrations and actual inspection in Brgy. Sta. Rita made by the inspection team from Camp Crame last December 28, we will end up victorious and bag the best BPAT come the celebration of the PNP day on January 29 this year.

The recently concluded major city events such as the Peaceful conduct of the Mardi Gras and City Fiesta are just but some of the activities in this city that greatly manifest the cooperation and collaboration among all stakeholders towards the attainment of a common vision of making Olongapo City a peaceful place to live, work and do business.

And I’m sure, with the forthcoming national and local elections, we all again share one dream of attaining an honest, orderly and peacefulelection in this city.

And lastly, as we celebrate the 16th PNP Ethics day, Let me congratulate all the awardees and enjoin them to continue to be a shining example for others to emulate.

Let me just assure you that although we may have gained so much in our peace and order campaign and earned national tributes, we will not settle with our achievements but will continue on strengthening and modifying our strategies in the maintenance of peace and order and in our campaign against criminality…

As we continue to be your partner for peace, progress and prosperity.

Thank You and Good Morning!

Supt. Oscar Albayalde

City Director, PNP

Young Zambales cop receives ‘Rizal’ award

OLONGAPO CITY – A young career police officer of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) was a recipient of the most prestigious “Jose Rizal Achievements Award” for being “Most Outstanding Police Officer” of the year.

It was learned that Chief Insp. Rogelio Penones, Zambales CIDG provincial officer, was the first ever CIDG officer to receive such a prestigious award.

Penones is a graduate of the elite Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) Class 1995.

The “Bantayog Award” was personally handed by Bishop Ricardo D. Bello here.

Aside from this special award, Penones was also a recipient of the Humanitarian International Record award that was handed down by Social Welfare and Development Secretary Esperanza Cabral during a ceremony held recently at the Manila Pavilion Hotel in Manila.

As this developed, even Penones’ immediate superior, Sr. Supt. Marvin V. Bolabola, regional officer of CIDG, was impressed by the unequalled accomplishments, devotion to duty, public service and loyalty to the command of the young officer.

“Major Penones deserves to receive such awards due to his outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the service,” said Bolabola, himself a recipient for various national awards for being a most outstanding police colonel.

It was also learned that Penones had the habit of leading personally risky missions. By MAR T. SUPNAD - Manila Bulletin

Gordon: Where did Ampatuan high powered guns come from?

SENATOR Richard Gordon yesterday said that he will conduct a Senate investigation to determine the source of the high-powered firearms that were unearthed near the compound of the Ampatuan clan in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao.

“We would like to know where these firearms came from. The committee would look into allegations or speculations that government firearms are being sold or even given by the government to private armies,” said Gordon, chairman of the Senate blue ribbon committee.

The committee will invite as resource persons officials of the Commission on Audit (COA), Department of National Defense (DND), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP).

Gordon noted that during the raids of Ampatuan estates conducted by the military and police personnel, high-powered firearms including anti-tank recoilless rifles, mortars, machine guns, rifles and pistols, and thousands of rounds of ammunition that are enough to arm one battalion were discovered.

The subject high-powered firearms contain the markings of DND and PNP. Some of these weapons were allegedly used in the Maguindanao massacre that killed at least 57 people last Nov. 23.

“We will ask the COA to audit the DND and PNP to make sure that weapons and firearms purchased by our military and police departments are all accounted for,” he said.

The senator also stressed that the government must intensify its efforts in gathering all loose firearms, not only in Maguindanao but also throughout the country to prevent incidences of violence such as the Maguindanao massacre. The PNP pegs the number of unlicensed firearms at 1.11 million units. The ARMM alone has the second highest number of unregistered firearms with over 114,000 units. By: Marlon Purificacion - People's Journal

Zambales PNP reports

IBA, Zambales -- The Police Provincial Office made a modest operational accomplishment from January to June, said provincial police director Senior Supt. Rolando Felix.

Felix reported that 11 persons were arrested for illegal gambling and three cases of violation of PD 1602 as amended by RA 9287 were filed in court.

On loose firearms, 21 persons were arrested and 24 firearms, including seven high powered, were seized, while two homemade shotguns and two .32 revolvers were surrendered to the police.

On protecting the rights of children, eight minor guest relations officers were rescued at a videoke bar and 18 rape cases were filed in court.

Police also rescued a kidnap victim and arrested three suspects. Three suspected Budol-Budol gang members were also nabbed and syndicated estafa charges were filed against them.

They also arrested 22 suspected illegal loggers, and seized 8,799 board feet of lumber worth P175,980 and 844 sacks of charcoal. Three trucks and two tricycles were impounded and their personnel were charged with violation of PD705 as amended by RA 330.

On illegal fishing, the Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Bantay Dagat nabbed and charged 51 persons for selling dynamited fish and using cyanide and compressor. By: Mamer Bañez - People's Journal

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5TH PEACE AND ORDER PARADE SET

As a manifestation of how serious Olongapo City is in the campaign towards a peaceful and orderly environment, the annual “Peace and Order Parade” will be held again on Friday July 03, 2009 starting from the Olongapo City Mall going to the East Tapinac Oval Track where a short program will follow.

In an interview with DMO Head Angie Layug over Subic Broadcasting Corporation dwGo AM radio, he said that Olongapo City is the only city in the Philippines that conducts Peace and Order Parades that is jointly participated in by civilians, the police and military.

“The Peace and Order Parade is intended to show unity among law enforcers and the people of Olongapo in keeping the city peaceful and orderly ,” Layug said. “It is a laudable brainchild of Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr.”

In its 5th year of observance, the parade will be participated in by the Philippine National Police (PNP), Disaster Management Office (DMO), Barangay Public Safety Officers, cadet officers, Office of Traffic Management and Public Safety (OTMPS), fire and rescue team, business sectors, teachers, city government employees and officials and a delegation from the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA).

Recently, Olongapo City was awarded for having the Best City Peace and Order Council in 2008 by the National Peace and Order Council in recognition of the exemplary performance of POC’s around the country, 2008 Best City Disaster Coordinating Council and 2008 Best Government Emergency Responder.

Mayor Gordon’s program on peace and order has been consistently effective and efficient all through the years as evidenced by the awards.

Pao/nmm

PNP ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL EXAMS IN MAY

The National Police Commission Regional Office has sought the assistance of Olongapo City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. in informing residents of Olongapo of the PNP entrance and promotional exams which will take place on May 31, 2009 nationwide. The filing of application forms has started last March 20, 2009 and will end on April 17, 2009.

Applicants need to comply with the following requirements: filled-up application form, index card, three (3) recent and identical 1” x 1” colored pictures with white background and with complete name tag and pay the p400.00 the examination fee. Aside from these, applicants must also submit two (2) legal size window envelopes with nine pesos (P9.00) worth of mailing stamps, transcript of scholastic records or diploma from CHED-accredited schools and birth certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar or NSO.

For the promotional exams of those who are already in the PNP service, they have to submit an original or certified true copy of attested appointment and special order and certificate of completion of training.

The PNP Entrance Examination is open to civilians who are degree holders, not more than 30 years old, and measures 5 ft. 4 inches for males and 5 ft. 2 inches for females. Police Officers I (PO1) whose appointments are temporary and without appropriate eligibility may also take the Special Qualifying Exams.

Police Examination Fees are as follows:
• PNP Entrance - Php400.00
• Senior Police Officer - Php450.00
• Police Officer - Php400.00
• Police Inspector - Php500.00
• Police Superintendent - Php600.00

National Police Commission Regional Office 3, Camp Olivas, San Fernando City, Pampanga will be accepting applications on a first come first serve basis until April 17, 2009.

More information may be obtained from the Provincial Officer Ruben C. Delos Santos at 164 Camp Cabal, Brgy. Barretto, Olongapo City every Thursday and Friday or call (045) 961-2084/860-2980 from Monday to Wednesday. pao/nmm

22 Most Wanted fall in Zambales

IBA, ZAMBALES -- Twenty two Most Wanted Persons were arrested by the Zambales Police Provincial Office (ZPPO) for the first quarter of 2009 as part of the drive against crime of the Philippine National Police, ZPPO Director, Senior Supt. Rolando Felix, said yesterday.

Felix said the Most Wanted Persons were four in the provincial level and18 in the municipal level.

At the provincial level, those arrested were identified as Benedicto Labong, with murder and robbery case; Romulo Garcia, murder; Ryan Villanueva, robbery with homicide; and Reden Doropan, murder and two counts of frustrated murder.

In the municipal level, the top most wanted are Larry Mallare of Cabangan, Zambales for violation of RA 9165 and in Masinloc, Joel Gabriel; Jose Feria, Murder, No. 2 in Palauig; Angelito Labata, Robbery, No 3 in Subic; Virgilio Calimbas, attempted homicide; No 4 in Castillejos; Jason Divino, Murder, No. 4 MWP in Botolan; Albert Poscabio, RA 7610, No. 5 in Botolan; Aldous Daos, RA 9165, No. 6 in Botolan;

Jomar Elamparo, No. 6 in Masinloc; Ester Tolintino, large scale estafa, No. 7 in San Marcelino; Billy Viloria, frustrated murder, No. 8 in Botolan; Danilo Flaviano, child Abuse, No. 9 in San Antonio; Vicente Cal, Rape, No. 9 in Sta Cruz; Ricky dela Cruz, Richard Badar and Erese dela Cruz, Cattle Rustling, all No. 9 in San Felipe; Carlito Gaerlan, Estafa, No. 10 in San Antonio and Albert Dalit, RA 7610, No. 15 of Castillejos, Zambales. By: Mamer Bañez - Journal online

OPLAN SUMVAC 2009 ALL SET

The City Government has shifted to high gear in preparations for this summer’s OPLAN SUMVAC (Operation Plan Summer Vacation) 2009 which will commence on April 05-12, 2009.

City Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. has instructed the City Disaster Management Office (CDMO) under Angelito B. Layug to take charge and re-evaluate the action plan being implemented in the city every summer vacation.

In connection with this, the CDMO is coordinating with the different departments of the city government such as the Philippine National Police (PNP) Olongapo, Office of Traffic Management & Public Safety (OTMPS), Bureau of Fire Protection, James L. Gordon Memorial Hospital, City Health Office, Environmental Sanitation and Management Office, City Social Welfare and Development Office, Public Utilities Department, City Planning and Development Office, City Engineering Office, Public Affairs Office, Barangay West Bajac-Bajac, Barangay Sta. Rita and Barangay Mabayuan.

Other non-government organizations such as the Philippine National Red Cross, Radio Communication Groups, Smart and Globe Telecommunication companies and Subicwater are also extending their help and support.

It is expected that a big number of residents and local tourists will set out to the beach resorts which are the primary tourist attractions of Olongapo especially during Holy Week.

“Isinasagawa natin ang mga hakbang na ito upang masiguro natin ang kaligtasan ng mga motorista at mga bisita natin dito sa lungsod,” said Gordon.

Olongapo City has been attributed as one of the favorite tourist destinations every summer not only for of its scenery but also for its well-maintained peace and order situation which is also a good come on of the city.

PAO/chay

OLONGAPO POLICE CITES ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Olongapo City Police Office (OCPO) takes pride in its accomplishments for the year 2008.

In his speech during the celebration of the 18th Anniversary of the Philippine National Police (PNP) recently, City Director PSSupt Abelardo P. Villacorta enumerated the significant events that led to the realization of their dreams and aspirations for the city and its people in line with the programs of Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr.

“An improved crime situation and heightened state of personnel morale and boost of welfare, facilities upgrade and training of personnel highlighted the gains of our flagship program,” Villacorta stated. “Crime situation for the whole year of 2008 indicated a decrease in crime volume with 88 recorded incidents compared to the 261 crimes recorded in 2007. Crime solution efficiency also improved to 95.9%.”

“Out of 173 crime volume, 69 or 39.88% are considered as index crimes (i.e. murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault/battery,
burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft and arson), reflecting a decrease of 37 index crimes compared to 106 incidents in 2007,” Villacorta reported.

“Administrative and operational actions as well as quick win projects under the PNP Integrated Transformation Program that were implemented brought immediate results and positive impact on the PNP and the community as well,” he also added.

Villacorta also attributed the decrease in crime incidents to the effective community partnership and improved police response. He stated that “the barangay tanod and purok leaders institutionalized as police force multipliers reinforced the shortage of police deployment in the barangays which galvanized the collaborative partnership of the police and community in peacekeeping.”

Barangay Banicain was cited as the most peaceful having recorded zero crime rate for the whole year of 2008. This year, Barangays Mabayuan and Gordon Heights are replicating the good practices of Banicain. “I hope this will go on all year round until all 17 barangays in the city attain zero crime.” Villacorta said.

OCPO was also successful in restructuring their organization with the activation of a Special Reaction Unit composed of SWAT, EOD, K9, WASAR and Tourist police which was done in partnership with the LGUs, other government agencies, the business group, non-government organizations, religious sector, academe and the media.

All these are part of their plan to make the Olongapo police more effective and responsive in maintaining the peace and ensure the continuous progress of the city as support to its fight for excellence.

Police visibility around the city is more pronounced with the awarding of two (2) Vios patrol cars and two (2) Honda 400cc motorcycles from the City Government, which was in addition to the two (2) motorcycles and one (1) Toyota Innova patrol issued by the PNP Headquarters.

Also cited were the arrest of suspected drug users/pushers and filing of cases in court with four (4) accused already convicted; the neutralization of syndicated crime groups; and the arrest of five (5) of the city’s most wanted.

Villacorta also mentioned the strict enforcement of the City Ordinance NR 63 Series of 2008 or the total ban on firecrackers in the city.

“I would like to emphasize that OCPO’s achievements would not have been possible without the indispensable cooperation of other agencies, NGOs and various sectors of the community. Today, it is our turn to extend our gratitude to you, our partners and stakeholders,” Villacorta affirmed.

Still in line with the celebration, thirteen police personnel were commended while nineteen (19) personalities and groups from LGUs/ NGOs and concerned groups and individuals were given special awards by the PNP. Topping the list is Olongapo City Mayor James "Bong" Gordon, Jr.

First Lady and Zambales Vice Governor Anne Marie Gordon is the guest speaker during the said event.

PAO/chay

OCPO TO CELEBRATE 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF PNP

With the theme “Pambansang Pulisya: Kaagapay ng Mamamayan sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran” the Olongapo City Police Office (OCPO) will be celebrating the 18th Anniversary of the Philippine National Police (PNP) with a simple program at Camp Cabal in Brgy. Barretto on February 27, 2009 with Olongapo First Lady and Vice Governor Anne Marie Gordon as the guest speaker.

A blood letting ceremony will open the day’s activity, followed by a short program where certificates of recognition will be given to outstanding uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the OCPO.

Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. will also receive a recognition to be presented by City Director PSSupt. Abelardo P. Villacorta and Deputy City Director for Operations PSupt. Jeric P. Villanueva to be assisted by Chief, Admin. Unit PSI Lolito J. Tejada.

One of the highlights of the event will be the groundbreaking ceremony for the renovation of the Olongapo City Mobile Group(OCMG) Quarters.

The OCPO and the city government are working together to lessen if not eliminate incidences of crimes in the city.

Pao/nmm

Total Ban On Manufacture, Sale, Distribution, Possession And Use Of Firecrackers

OLONGAPO CITY RECENTLY PASSED AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, DISTRIBUTION, POSSESSION AND USE OF FIRECRACKERS OR PYROTECHNIC DEVICES AND SUCH OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES AND CAUSING THE EXPLOSION OF THE SAME OR OTHER SIMILAR EXPLOSIVES WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF OLONGAPO CITY

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New Zealand national found dead in Olongapo hotel room

A New Zealand national was found dead inside his room at Travel Lodge Hotel located on Magsaysay Ave. in Olongapo City on Monday, according to a belated report received at this camp.

In his report, Sr. Supt. Avelardo Villacorta, Olongapo City police director, identified the victim as Rex Norman Frazer, 61, who was billeted at Room 9 of the hotel.

Villacorta said the victim appeared to be just visiting Olongapo as he was actually residing temporarily at Sitios Subivision in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte.

He said that a room boy of the hotel saw Frazer lying face down on his bed and was already on a state of decomposition.

Investigation showed that the room boy decided to open Frazer's room after smelling foul odor emanating from it.

According to one report, the victim was last seen alive on Dec. 13 by the hotel employees and he had stayed in his room since then.

The victim's car, a Toyota Vios with plate No. ZFR-698, was seen parked near the hotel since Saturday.

Villacorta said he had ordered Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) to further investigate the incident. (PNA)

Gunmen torch 5 Victory buses, wound 7

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – Six policemen and a civilian were wounded shortly after midnight yesterday when suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels attacked the Victory Liner Bus Terminal on Avenida Street, Poblacion, here, torching five buses and shooting it out patrolling police.

Superintendent Harris Fama, local police chief, said the heavily-armed men engaged police on patrol around 12:40 a.m., wounding six of eight policemen in action.

Fama identified the wounded cops as PO3 Daniel Sison, PO3 Alex de Guzman, PO2 Reynaldo Domalanta, PO1 Herman Camba, PO1 Armeno Abarabar and PO1 Ramon Valencerina.

"Our personnel also managed to hit several armed men as evidenced in information coming from civilians who witness the withdrawal of the suspects," he said, adding that the wounded were out of danger.

As the gunmen made their getaway aboard two white vans, police noticed that a Victory Liner bus had been burning.

Bus conductor Villamor Mu-yanos of Zambales was caught sleeping in the bus when it was torched and sustained third-degree burns, said Fama.

A few minutes later, four other buses were already engulfed by fire, leaving nothing minutes later but carcasses.

While the communist rebels surfaced as the main suspects in the incident, probers are eyeing other angles as motive in the attack, such as labor dispute which emerged as the motive in the burning of buses in Cubao, Quezon City a few months ago.

Fama said checkpoints and chokepoints have already been established in Pangasinan and nearby provinces as augmenting police and military combatants have been called in to join in hot pursuit operations. By LIEZLE BASA • AARON RECUENCO - TEMPO

5 murder suspects fall in Zambales

Five wanted men tagged by police as "high value targets" in Zambales were arrested by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) based in Central Luzon, police reported yesterday.

Sr. Supt. Marvin Bolabola, CIDG chief for Region 3, identified those arrested as Junior Abigania, 33; Josefino Abegania, 23; Tranquilino Amoguis, 16; Rolando Escalona, 21, all of Calapcuan, Subic, Zambales; and John Mananita of Barangay Caweg, Subic.

"Their arrest was part of the PNP’s campaign in the region headed by Chief Supt. Nilo dela Cruz (Region 3 director) to intensify our efforts in arresting ‘high value targets’ and fugitives. Our RD wants us to work and work," pointed out Bolabola.

The suspects are wanted to appear before the Regional Trial Court Branch 74 in Olongapo City for the murder of one Cresencio Tatunay on Dec. 8, 2006. (Mar T. Supnad - TEMPO)