Friday, December 31, 2010
NCRPO aims for zero indiscriminate firing incidents
MANILA, Philippines - The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) is pushing for zero incidents of indiscriminate firing among police officers during the coming New Year revelry, an official said yesterday.
Cop goes ballistic in Pasig City
MANILA, Philippines - A Pasig City policeman on Friday went ballistic after security guards of the Ortigas Center accosted him because of an alleged parking violation.
Cops on full alert amidst new year revelry
National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Nicanor Bartolome said he has ordered his men to look out for incidents of indiscriminate firing of guns this New Year and to help prevent injuries from illegal fireworks.
Street party for Bangkal residents sans firecrackers
MANILA, Philippines - A street party and New Year countdown is being organized in Barangay Bangkal in Makati City to make Friday night’s celebrations more cheerful for the residents who have been banned from using firecrackers.
747 firecracker zones sa MM
747 firecracker zones sa MM
Ni Danilo Garcia (Pilipino Star Ngayon)
Updated December 31, 2010 12:00 AM
MANILA, Philippines - May 747 “firecracker zones” ang itinatag ng National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) at mga lokal na pamahalaan sa buong Metro Manila.
Ngunit nangangamba si NCRPO Director Nicanor Bartolome na baka walang sapat na bilang ng mga ambulansya sa naturang mga firecracker zones na maghahatid sa mga biktima ng paputok sa mga pagamutan kaya patuloy ang panawagan nito sa pag-iingat sa paghawak ng anumang uri ng paputok.
“Baka di mapunuan yan kasi 747 ang firecracker zones sa Metro Manila pa lang. Ang malaking area mas mataas ang risk. Pati ambulance, yan ang sabi natin, dapat may nakaantabay kahit di one ambulance per zone, but at least accessible at makakarating kung may kailangan,” ani Bartolome.
Muli rin namang nanawagan si Bartolome sa publiko na makipagtulungan sa pulisya sa kampanya laban sa iligal na pagpapaputok ng baril ng pulis man o sibilyan. Kailangan umano ng pulisya ng tulong ng publiko upang maparusahan ang mga lumalabag sa batas sa pamamagitan ng pagkontak sa hotline ni PNP chief, Director General Raul Bacalzo na 0917-8475757.
Sa naturang bilang ng firecracker zones, may 271 nito ang nasa lungsod ng Maynila. Nararapat umano na maluwag ang lugar, maayos ang bentilasyon, malayo sa kabahayan at may nakaantabay na trak ng bumbero at ambulansya.
Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=643917&publicationSubCategoryId=93
Ni Danilo Garcia (Pilipino Star Ngayon)
Updated December 31, 2010 12:00 AM
MANILA, Philippines - May 747 “firecracker zones” ang itinatag ng National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) at mga lokal na pamahalaan sa buong Metro Manila.
Ngunit nangangamba si NCRPO Director Nicanor Bartolome na baka walang sapat na bilang ng mga ambulansya sa naturang mga firecracker zones na maghahatid sa mga biktima ng paputok sa mga pagamutan kaya patuloy ang panawagan nito sa pag-iingat sa paghawak ng anumang uri ng paputok.
“Baka di mapunuan yan kasi 747 ang firecracker zones sa Metro Manila pa lang. Ang malaking area mas mataas ang risk. Pati ambulance, yan ang sabi natin, dapat may nakaantabay kahit di one ambulance per zone, but at least accessible at makakarating kung may kailangan,” ani Bartolome.
Muli rin namang nanawagan si Bartolome sa publiko na makipagtulungan sa pulisya sa kampanya laban sa iligal na pagpapaputok ng baril ng pulis man o sibilyan. Kailangan umano ng pulisya ng tulong ng publiko upang maparusahan ang mga lumalabag sa batas sa pamamagitan ng pagkontak sa hotline ni PNP chief, Director General Raul Bacalzo na 0917-8475757.
Sa naturang bilang ng firecracker zones, may 271 nito ang nasa lungsod ng Maynila. Nararapat umano na maluwag ang lugar, maayos ang bentilasyon, malayo sa kabahayan at may nakaantabay na trak ng bumbero at ambulansya.
Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=643917&publicationSubCategoryId=93
NCRPO probes gift-bombing in Taguig
By JEAN FERNANDO
December 30, 2010, 7:32pm
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Thursday said that the motive of the gift-bombing incident that led to the death of a real-estate businesswoman in Taguig City last Wednesday could have been over family feud.
NCRPO Chief Nicanor Bartolome said that they have learned that prior to the incident, the victim, Yvonne Chua, 31, of Mahogany Place, Block 10, Lot 21 in Barangay Bambang allegedly received threats through her cellphone because of misunderstanding in the family.
He said that based on their investigation, the woman who brought the gift to Chua’s house in Parañaque City was allegedly from the household of the victim’s relative.
The NCRPO chief also said that they came out with the family feud angle as could have been the motive in the killing of Chua which they based on the testimony of the security guard who received the gift claiming that the woman who brought the gift identified herself as the helper of a relative.
Bartolome, however, admitted that they have yet establish a definite set of suspects and they still have to verify the lead.
He said that investigators are talking to the victim’s relatives and neighbors and they are now building a list of names to follow up.
It was learned that the gift which contained three grenades was first brought to the house of the victim in Parañaque last Tuesday night.
The security guard who received it kept the gift for overnight and was brought by the family driver the next day to the couple’s house in Taguig.
Police said that Chua upon receiving the gift placed it on her lap while opening it and one of the grenades placed inside exploded while the two other remaining failed to explode.
During the investigation, Bartolome said they have learned that the victim was engaged in a real estate business and had several commercial buildings in different parts of Metro Manila.
Bartolome also said that Yvonne’s husband is involved in the export business.
As a result of the incident, the NCRPO advised the public to be vigilant when receiving gifts during the holidays.
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/295646/ncrpo-probes-giftbombing-taguig
December 30, 2010, 7:32pm
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Thursday said that the motive of the gift-bombing incident that led to the death of a real-estate businesswoman in Taguig City last Wednesday could have been over family feud.
NCRPO Chief Nicanor Bartolome said that they have learned that prior to the incident, the victim, Yvonne Chua, 31, of Mahogany Place, Block 10, Lot 21 in Barangay Bambang allegedly received threats through her cellphone because of misunderstanding in the family.
He said that based on their investigation, the woman who brought the gift to Chua’s house in Parañaque City was allegedly from the household of the victim’s relative.
The NCRPO chief also said that they came out with the family feud angle as could have been the motive in the killing of Chua which they based on the testimony of the security guard who received the gift claiming that the woman who brought the gift identified herself as the helper of a relative.
Bartolome, however, admitted that they have yet establish a definite set of suspects and they still have to verify the lead.
He said that investigators are talking to the victim’s relatives and neighbors and they are now building a list of names to follow up.
It was learned that the gift which contained three grenades was first brought to the house of the victim in Parañaque last Tuesday night.
The security guard who received it kept the gift for overnight and was brought by the family driver the next day to the couple’s house in Taguig.
Police said that Chua upon receiving the gift placed it on her lap while opening it and one of the grenades placed inside exploded while the two other remaining failed to explode.
During the investigation, Bartolome said they have learned that the victim was engaged in a real estate business and had several commercial buildings in different parts of Metro Manila.
Bartolome also said that Yvonne’s husband is involved in the export business.
As a result of the incident, the NCRPO advised the public to be vigilant when receiving gifts during the holidays.
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/295646/ncrpo-probes-giftbombing-taguig
Cops eye family feud in Taguig gift-wrapped blast
By U.S. News Agency / Asian
Police have ruled out terrorism as the motive behind the package-bomb explosion in Taguig City on Wednesday morning that killed a businesswoman.
Director Nicanor Bartolome, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, on Thursday said probers were eyeing other motives, including family feud in the incident.
Bartolome said investigators were pursuing leads that a family feud might have been the motive in the gift-wrapped explosion that killed 31-year Yvonne Chua inside her house in Taguig city.
Bartolome said the leads included the death threats sent to Chua’s mobile phone days before the incident.
“Itong biktima ay may natatanggap na palang pagbabanta sa kanyang cellular phone noong mga nakaraang araw at pinapalagay nya na misunderstanding sa pamilya (The victim recently receives death threats thru her cellular phone but she thinks it’s a family misunderstanding),” Bartolome said.
He also said that the woman, who initially brought the gift package to the Chua’s house in Paranaque before it was taken to Taguig, told the security guard she was from the household of the victim’s relative.
“Yung initial statements na nakuha natin sinasabi na yung package ay galing sa isang miyembro din ng pamilya so tinitingnan natin ito (Those initial statement that we got was that the package came from a member of the family, so that’s other angle that we were trying to see),” the NCRPO chief said.
But he said they had yet to establish a definite set of suspect or suspects as they were still checking all the possible motives of the incident.
Probers are also tracing the source of the fragmentation grenade, two of which were recovered by responding personnel of the Explosives and Ordnance Division (EOD) and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).
Taguig City Police chief, Sr. Supt. Thomas Apolinario, said that victim was actually the target of the bomb because there is another gift tag attached stated that: “To Yvonne. Merry Merry Christmas “.
Apolinario said Chua died instantly when the bomb exploded on her face at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The victim sustained wounds in the abdomen and legs.
Her husband, Vincent Chua, and their child were not hurt in the explosion.
Only one of the three grenades in the package exploded, Bartolome said adding that unwrapping the package removed the safety pin from the device causing it to go off.
Chua was unwrapping the gift inside her home in Mahogany Place 3 in Barangay Bambang, Taguig on Wednesday morning when it exploded killing her on the spot.
The victim was reportedly involved in the real estate business, while her husband was in the export business.
The incident took place while authorities were on heightened alert status due to the 10th anniversary of the Rizal Day bombing that left at least 20 people dead and scores wounded and the upcoming New Years Day revelry. (Reported By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan)
Source: http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/national/cops-eye-family-feud-in-taguig-gift-wrapped-blast/
Police have ruled out terrorism as the motive behind the package-bomb explosion in Taguig City on Wednesday morning that killed a businesswoman.
Director Nicanor Bartolome, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief, on Thursday said probers were eyeing other motives, including family feud in the incident.
Bartolome said investigators were pursuing leads that a family feud might have been the motive in the gift-wrapped explosion that killed 31-year Yvonne Chua inside her house in Taguig city.
Bartolome said the leads included the death threats sent to Chua’s mobile phone days before the incident.
“Itong biktima ay may natatanggap na palang pagbabanta sa kanyang cellular phone noong mga nakaraang araw at pinapalagay nya na misunderstanding sa pamilya (The victim recently receives death threats thru her cellular phone but she thinks it’s a family misunderstanding),” Bartolome said.
He also said that the woman, who initially brought the gift package to the Chua’s house in Paranaque before it was taken to Taguig, told the security guard she was from the household of the victim’s relative.
“Yung initial statements na nakuha natin sinasabi na yung package ay galing sa isang miyembro din ng pamilya so tinitingnan natin ito (Those initial statement that we got was that the package came from a member of the family, so that’s other angle that we were trying to see),” the NCRPO chief said.
But he said they had yet to establish a definite set of suspect or suspects as they were still checking all the possible motives of the incident.
Probers are also tracing the source of the fragmentation grenade, two of which were recovered by responding personnel of the Explosives and Ordnance Division (EOD) and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).
Taguig City Police chief, Sr. Supt. Thomas Apolinario, said that victim was actually the target of the bomb because there is another gift tag attached stated that: “To Yvonne. Merry Merry Christmas “.
Apolinario said Chua died instantly when the bomb exploded on her face at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The victim sustained wounds in the abdomen and legs.
Her husband, Vincent Chua, and their child were not hurt in the explosion.
Only one of the three grenades in the package exploded, Bartolome said adding that unwrapping the package removed the safety pin from the device causing it to go off.
Chua was unwrapping the gift inside her home in Mahogany Place 3 in Barangay Bambang, Taguig on Wednesday morning when it exploded killing her on the spot.
The victim was reportedly involved in the real estate business, while her husband was in the export business.
The incident took place while authorities were on heightened alert status due to the 10th anniversary of the Rizal Day bombing that left at least 20 people dead and scores wounded and the upcoming New Years Day revelry. (Reported By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan)
Source: http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/national/cops-eye-family-feud-in-taguig-gift-wrapped-blast/
Family feud seen in gift-wrapped bombs
POLICE are now looking on family feud as one of the motives behind the gift-wrapped bombs that exploded and killed a woman in Taguig City last Wednesday, a high raking police official said Thursday.
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Nicanor Bartolome issued the statement after they found out that victim Yvonne Chua received death threats days before the incident.
The intimidation to the victim apparently stemmed from "family misunderstanding".
“Itong biktima ay may natatanggap na palang pagbabanta sa kanyang cellular phone noong mga nakaraang araw pa at pinapalagay nya na misunderstanding sa pamilya,” noted Bartolome.
He added that the woman who brought the gift package to the Chua’s house in Paranaque told the security guard that she was from the household of the victim’s relative.
“Yung initial statements na nakuha natin sinasabi na yung package ay galling sa isang miyembro din ng pamilya so tinitingnan natin ito,” reiterated Bartolome.
Probers are also tracing the source of the fragmentation grenades, two of which were recovered by responding personnel of the Explosives and Ordnance Division (EOD) and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).
The gift box contained three grenades but only one exploded when its safety pin was removed when the package was unpacked, killing the victim on the spot.
(AH/Sunnex)
National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Nicanor Bartolome issued the statement after they found out that victim Yvonne Chua received death threats days before the incident.
The intimidation to the victim apparently stemmed from "family misunderstanding".
“Itong biktima ay may natatanggap na palang pagbabanta sa kanyang cellular phone noong mga nakaraang araw pa at pinapalagay nya na misunderstanding sa pamilya,” noted Bartolome.
He added that the woman who brought the gift package to the Chua’s house in Paranaque told the security guard that she was from the household of the victim’s relative.
“Yung initial statements na nakuha natin sinasabi na yung package ay galling sa isang miyembro din ng pamilya so tinitingnan natin ito,” reiterated Bartolome.
Probers are also tracing the source of the fragmentation grenades, two of which were recovered by responding personnel of the Explosives and Ordnance Division (EOD) and the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).
The gift box contained three grenades but only one exploded when its safety pin was removed when the package was unpacked, killing the victim on the spot.
(AH/Sunnex)
Cops: Ambulances not enough for Metro Manila's 747 firecracker zones
Metro Manila police chief Director Nicanor Bartolome reminded the public to be cautious in using firecrackers as there are not enough ambulances for some 747 firecracker zones in Metro Manila for the New Year's Day revelry.
“Baka di mapunuan yan kasi 747 ang firecracker zones sa Metro Manila pa lang. Ang malaking area mas mataas ang risk. Pati ambulance, yan ang sabi natin, dapat may nakaantabay kahit di one ambulance per zone, but at least accessible at makakarating kung may kailangan," Bartolome said in an interview on dzRH radio on Thursday.
(There may not be enough ambulances for each of the 747 firecracker zones in Metro Manila. If this is so, residents in the bigger zones will be at greater risk. We are exploring ways to make sure that even if we cannot have one ambulance per zone, the ambulances serving more than one zone will at least be accessible and can respond quickly.)
Bartolome also reiterated his appeal to the public to contact the Philippine National Police to report abuses or incidents related to the New Year revelry.
He said concerned citizens can contact the PNP through PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo’s hotline at 0917 847-5757.
“Habang ang pulis at ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan naghahanda at nagbibigay ng seguridad sa Metro Manila, ang ating hinihingi sa ating kababayan kaunting vigilance. Pag may napansin... maaring i-report sa ating pulis," he said.
(While the police and other government agencies secure Metro Manila, we appeal to the public for vigilance. If you notice something suspicious, report it to our policemen.)
Firecracker zones
Bartolome said the police had coordinated with local government units in Metro Manila to establish some 747 firecracker zones.
Bartolome said out of the 747 firecracker zones, 271 are in Manila alone.
The zones, the areas where the lighting of firecrackers is allowed, were set up to discourage residents from lighting firecrackers inside or near their homes.
“Dapat maluwag ang area, well-ventilated, malayo sa kabahayan at accessible. May fire trucks near the firecracker zones," he said.
(The areas should be open, well-ventilated, and far from residential areas but accessible. Fire trucks should be placed near the firecracker zones.)
Illegal firecrackers destroyed
Bartolome said he has ordered the destruction of illegal fireworks seized from vendors in past days.
He said the illegal fireworks will be destroyed on Thursday afternoon so that they could no longer pose a threat to the public and the police facilities where the seized fireworks are kept.
“Sisirain natin mamaya after lunch ang nakumpiska na, para di magamit o mag-pose ng danger sa opisina dahil doon for now nakatambak ang nakumpiska nila," he said.
(We plan to destroy the fireworks after lunch, so they will not pose a danger to the police facilities where they are being kept.) – VVP, GMANews.TV
“Baka di mapunuan yan kasi 747 ang firecracker zones sa Metro Manila pa lang. Ang malaking area mas mataas ang risk. Pati ambulance, yan ang sabi natin, dapat may nakaantabay kahit di one ambulance per zone, but at least accessible at makakarating kung may kailangan," Bartolome said in an interview on dzRH radio on Thursday.
(There may not be enough ambulances for each of the 747 firecracker zones in Metro Manila. If this is so, residents in the bigger zones will be at greater risk. We are exploring ways to make sure that even if we cannot have one ambulance per zone, the ambulances serving more than one zone will at least be accessible and can respond quickly.)
Bartolome also reiterated his appeal to the public to contact the Philippine National Police to report abuses or incidents related to the New Year revelry.
He said concerned citizens can contact the PNP through PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo’s hotline at 0917 847-5757.
“Habang ang pulis at ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan naghahanda at nagbibigay ng seguridad sa Metro Manila, ang ating hinihingi sa ating kababayan kaunting vigilance. Pag may napansin... maaring i-report sa ating pulis," he said.
(While the police and other government agencies secure Metro Manila, we appeal to the public for vigilance. If you notice something suspicious, report it to our policemen.)
Firecracker zones
Bartolome said the police had coordinated with local government units in Metro Manila to establish some 747 firecracker zones.
Bartolome said out of the 747 firecracker zones, 271 are in Manila alone.
The zones, the areas where the lighting of firecrackers is allowed, were set up to discourage residents from lighting firecrackers inside or near their homes.
“Dapat maluwag ang area, well-ventilated, malayo sa kabahayan at accessible. May fire trucks near the firecracker zones," he said.
(The areas should be open, well-ventilated, and far from residential areas but accessible. Fire trucks should be placed near the firecracker zones.)
Illegal firecrackers destroyed
Bartolome said he has ordered the destruction of illegal fireworks seized from vendors in past days.
He said the illegal fireworks will be destroyed on Thursday afternoon so that they could no longer pose a threat to the public and the police facilities where the seized fireworks are kept.
“Sisirain natin mamaya after lunch ang nakumpiska na, para di magamit o mag-pose ng danger sa opisina dahil doon for now nakatambak ang nakumpiska nila," he said.
(We plan to destroy the fireworks after lunch, so they will not pose a danger to the police facilities where they are being kept.) – VVP, GMANews.TV
Cops: Ambulances not enough for Metro Manila's 747 firecracker zones
Metro Manila police chief Director Nicanor Bartolome reminded the public to be cautious in using firecrackers as there are not enough ambulances for some 747 firecracker zones in Metro Manila for the New Year's Day revelry.
“Baka di mapunuan yan kasi 747 ang firecracker zones sa Metro Manila pa lang. Ang malaking area mas mataas ang risk. Pati ambulance, yan ang sabi natin, dapat may nakaantabay kahit di one ambulance per zone, but at least accessible at makakarating kung may kailangan," Bartolome said in an interview on dzRH radio on Thursday.
(There may not be enough ambulances for each of the 747 firecracker zones in Metro Manila. If this is so, residents in the bigger zones will be at greater risk. We are exploring ways to make sure that even if we cannot have one ambulance per zone, the ambulances serving more than one zone will at least be accessible and can respond quickly.)
Bartolome also reiterated his appeal to the public to contact the Philippine National Police to report abuses or incidents related to the New Year revelry.
He said concerned citizens can contact the PNP through PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo’s hotline at 0917 847-5757.
“Habang ang pulis at ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan naghahanda at nagbibigay ng seguridad sa Metro Manila, ang ating hinihingi sa ating kababayan kaunting vigilance. Pag may napansin... maaring i-report sa ating pulis," he said.
(While the police and other government agencies secure Metro Manila, we appeal to the public for vigilance. If you notice something suspicious, report it to our policemen.)
Firecracker zones
Bartolome said the police had coordinated with local government units in Metro Manila to establish some 747 firecracker zones.
Bartolome said out of the 747 firecracker zones, 271 are in Manila alone.
The zones, the areas where the lighting of firecrackers is allowed, were set up to discourage residents from lighting firecrackers inside or near their homes.
“Dapat maluwag ang area, well-ventilated, malayo sa kabahayan at accessible. May fire trucks near the firecracker zones," he said.
(The areas should be open, well-ventilated, and far from residential areas but accessible. Fire trucks should be placed near the firecracker zones.)
Illegal firecrackers destroyed
Bartolome said he has ordered the destruction of illegal fireworks seized from vendors in past days.
He said the illegal fireworks will be destroyed on Thursday afternoon so that they could no longer pose a threat to the public and the police facilities where the seized fireworks are kept.
“Sisirain natin mamaya after lunch ang nakumpiska na, para di magamit o mag-pose ng danger sa opisina dahil doon for now nakatambak ang nakumpiska nila," he said.
(We plan to destroy the fireworks after lunch, so they will not pose a danger to the police facilities where they are being kept.) – VVP, GMANews.TV
“Baka di mapunuan yan kasi 747 ang firecracker zones sa Metro Manila pa lang. Ang malaking area mas mataas ang risk. Pati ambulance, yan ang sabi natin, dapat may nakaantabay kahit di one ambulance per zone, but at least accessible at makakarating kung may kailangan," Bartolome said in an interview on dzRH radio on Thursday.
(There may not be enough ambulances for each of the 747 firecracker zones in Metro Manila. If this is so, residents in the bigger zones will be at greater risk. We are exploring ways to make sure that even if we cannot have one ambulance per zone, the ambulances serving more than one zone will at least be accessible and can respond quickly.)
Bartolome also reiterated his appeal to the public to contact the Philippine National Police to report abuses or incidents related to the New Year revelry.
He said concerned citizens can contact the PNP through PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo’s hotline at 0917 847-5757.
“Habang ang pulis at ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan naghahanda at nagbibigay ng seguridad sa Metro Manila, ang ating hinihingi sa ating kababayan kaunting vigilance. Pag may napansin... maaring i-report sa ating pulis," he said.
(While the police and other government agencies secure Metro Manila, we appeal to the public for vigilance. If you notice something suspicious, report it to our policemen.)
Firecracker zones
Bartolome said the police had coordinated with local government units in Metro Manila to establish some 747 firecracker zones.
Bartolome said out of the 747 firecracker zones, 271 are in Manila alone.
The zones, the areas where the lighting of firecrackers is allowed, were set up to discourage residents from lighting firecrackers inside or near their homes.
“Dapat maluwag ang area, well-ventilated, malayo sa kabahayan at accessible. May fire trucks near the firecracker zones," he said.
(The areas should be open, well-ventilated, and far from residential areas but accessible. Fire trucks should be placed near the firecracker zones.)
Illegal firecrackers destroyed
Bartolome said he has ordered the destruction of illegal fireworks seized from vendors in past days.
He said the illegal fireworks will be destroyed on Thursday afternoon so that they could no longer pose a threat to the public and the police facilities where the seized fireworks are kept.
“Sisirain natin mamaya after lunch ang nakumpiska na, para di magamit o mag-pose ng danger sa opisina dahil doon for now nakatambak ang nakumpiska nila," he said.
(We plan to destroy the fireworks after lunch, so they will not pose a danger to the police facilities where they are being kept.) – VVP, GMANews.TV
Thursday, December 30, 2010
First aid tips on 'cracker injuries
AS hospitals gear up for the rash of firecracker-fireworks-related injuries from the coming New Year revelry, the Department of Health (DOH) yesterday gave first-aid tips for firecracker blast burns as well as poisoning.
Dr. Eric Tayag, head of the DOH-National Epidemiology Center (NEC), said first degree burns should be immediately be run through water or soaked in iced water before drying these up and wrapped in gauze.
"If there‘s bleeding, put pressure on the wound directly para matigil ang bleeding then i-elevate ang arm na affected kasi pwedeng himatayin ang bata," said Tayag.
He said burns with phosphorus should first be wiped before they are run though water.
In cases of poisoning due to firecracker ingestion, Tayag advised that the victim be fed with five raw eggs so as to coat the gastrointestinal tract to prevent the chemical from sticking to the stomach.
"Dalhin sa ospital kase doon pwede magbigay ng antidote (for poisoning)," he said.
The DOH has placed all government-run hospitals under Code White Alert in order to ensure the preparedness of hospital personnel, equipment, medicines and facilities.
Meanwhile, the number of those injured by firecrackers and stray bullets reached 201 from the period of December 21 to 28.
"One hundred and eighty-nine (94 percent) were due to fireworks, seven (4 percent) to stray-bullets and five (2 percent) to fireworks ingestion," the December 29 Kampanya Kontra Paputok 2010 Injury Surveillance Report showed.
Ninety-six cases or 48 percent were caused by the illegal firecracker piccolo followed by "kwitis" (18), five-star (15), whistle bomb (9), "boga" (9), and triangle (7).
One hundred and twenty-three or 65 percent of those injured were active users or directly handled firecrackers while another 24 got injured while under the influence of alcohol. Fireworks ingestion remained at five. – Gerard Naval
Source: http://www.malaya.com.ph/12302010/news8.html
Dr. Eric Tayag, head of the DOH-National Epidemiology Center (NEC), said first degree burns should be immediately be run through water or soaked in iced water before drying these up and wrapped in gauze.
"If there‘s bleeding, put pressure on the wound directly para matigil ang bleeding then i-elevate ang arm na affected kasi pwedeng himatayin ang bata," said Tayag.
He said burns with phosphorus should first be wiped before they are run though water.
In cases of poisoning due to firecracker ingestion, Tayag advised that the victim be fed with five raw eggs so as to coat the gastrointestinal tract to prevent the chemical from sticking to the stomach.
"Dalhin sa ospital kase doon pwede magbigay ng antidote (for poisoning)," he said.
The DOH has placed all government-run hospitals under Code White Alert in order to ensure the preparedness of hospital personnel, equipment, medicines and facilities.
Meanwhile, the number of those injured by firecrackers and stray bullets reached 201 from the period of December 21 to 28.
"One hundred and eighty-nine (94 percent) were due to fireworks, seven (4 percent) to stray-bullets and five (2 percent) to fireworks ingestion," the December 29 Kampanya Kontra Paputok 2010 Injury Surveillance Report showed.
Ninety-six cases or 48 percent were caused by the illegal firecracker piccolo followed by "kwitis" (18), five-star (15), whistle bomb (9), "boga" (9), and triangle (7).
One hundred and twenty-three or 65 percent of those injured were active users or directly handled firecrackers while another 24 got injured while under the influence of alcohol. Fireworks ingestion remained at five. – Gerard Naval
Source: http://www.malaya.com.ph/12302010/news8.html
Housewife killed as Christmas gift explodes in Philippines
Manila - A 31-year-old housewife was killed Wednesday in the Philippines when a grenade hidden in a Christmas gift exploded, police said.
The victim, Yvonne Chua, died immediately, according to Director Nicanor Bartolome, chief of Manila police.
Bartolome said the package was delivered to the victim's house in the Manila suburban city of Taguig.
"There were three grenades inside the package and one exploded as the victim opened it," he said. "The victim was sitting on a sofa and the gift was on her lap when the blast occurred."
Chua's husband and 7-year-old son were not hurt in the explosion.
Bartolome said investigators were still determining who sent the package to the family.
The victim, Yvonne Chua, died immediately, according to Director Nicanor Bartolome, chief of Manila police.
Bartolome said the package was delivered to the victim's house in the Manila suburban city of Taguig.
"There were three grenades inside the package and one exploded as the victim opened it," he said. "The victim was sitting on a sofa and the gift was on her lap when the blast occurred."
Chua's husband and 7-year-old son were not hurt in the explosion.
Bartolome said investigators were still determining who sent the package to the family.
DOH: Hospitals ready for New Year emergencies
With less than 24 hours before the New Year, Health Secretary Enrique Ona declared government hospitals in Metro Manila ready to deal with emergencies from the New Year revelry.
But Ona said the next 12 hours will be critical as this is usually the time the bulk of casualties are brought to the hospitals for treatment.
“I am now double-checking the hospitals. They are ready. But the next 12 hours will be critical as this is the time the bulk of cases come in," he said in an interview aired on dzBB.
He described medical personnel and equipment, including specialists, as “very, very complete" and “all ready."
“Kumpleto tayo sa gamot, sa duktor at sa supplies (We are complete in terms of medicines, doctors and supplies)," he said.
But he also made a last-minute appeal to the public not to light firecrackers or burn tires to welcome the New Year.
“Burning tires in particular can be very toxic," he said.
Ona kicked off his inspections at the Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center and Tondo Medical Center in Manila. With him was Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.
As of early Friday, the Health Department’s casualty count had risen to 245, including nine victims of stray bullets. — LBG, GMANews.TV
But Ona said the next 12 hours will be critical as this is usually the time the bulk of casualties are brought to the hospitals for treatment.
“I am now double-checking the hospitals. They are ready. But the next 12 hours will be critical as this is the time the bulk of cases come in," he said in an interview aired on dzBB.
He described medical personnel and equipment, including specialists, as “very, very complete" and “all ready."
“Kumpleto tayo sa gamot, sa duktor at sa supplies (We are complete in terms of medicines, doctors and supplies)," he said.
But he also made a last-minute appeal to the public not to light firecrackers or burn tires to welcome the New Year.
“Burning tires in particular can be very toxic," he said.
Ona kicked off his inspections at the Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center and Tondo Medical Center in Manila. With him was Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.
As of early Friday, the Health Department’s casualty count had risen to 245, including nine victims of stray bullets. — LBG, GMANews.TV
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
DOH: Firecracker injuries now at 173, may hit 1K by January 1
With 173 people having been hurt in "firecracker-related" incidents since last week, the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the figures could reach 1,000 during New Year's Day revelry.
In a press conference on Tuesday, Health Secretary Enrique Ona said the DOH has so far recorded 173 firecracker-related injuries since the agency started with its "Oplan Iwas Paputok" campaign on December 21.
He said 83 people or almost half of the victims (48 percent) were injured by “piccolo" firecracker. Fifteen people were hurt by a "kwitis," 15 by a "whistle bomb," 15 by "boga," and seven by a "trianggulo."
Of the victims, six were hit by stray bullets while five ingested "watusi."
Ona said this year's figures are lower than the ones in the same period last year. However, the Health secretary stressed that injuries were still highest among children (43 percent), particularly 15 years old or younger.
In Quezon City, 12 firecracker-related injuries were recorded. The city had set up 142 "firecracker zones" or designated areas where firecrackers could be exploded.
"I think it's very important for the families during this period [to be safe]. Kasi instead na masaya ay papasukan lang ng isang aksidente na makakaapekto hindi lang sa kanilang anak o kaibigan kundi sa kanilang buong pamilya," Ona said.
While the DOH is encouraging people to welcome the New Year not with firecrackers but with other noise-making devices, Ona still warned revelers to take extra precaution when using horns.
In the same press conference, Ona revealed that at least two children were hospitalized in Manila after accidentally swallowing the horn's whistle. He did not elaborate on the current condition of the kids.
By the rate of the recorded fireworks casualties from December 21 to December 27, Ona predicted that the figures could reach 900 to 1,000 by New Year’s Day.
In 2009, the DOH recorded 870 firecracker-related injuries, 35 stray bullet-injuries, and two watusi ingestions.
Meanwhile, Don't use firecrackers during the holidays if you don't want to spend New Year festivities in the hospital.
Meanwhile, Malacañang seconded the DOH warning by emphasizing that firecracker use during the New Year festivities may land people in the hospital.
"Sa ating mga kababayan, huwag na po tayo magpapaputok kasi mahirap naman po na bagong taon sa ospital tayo papasok," said deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte in an interview with Palace reporters on Tuesday.
(To our countrymen, please stop using firecrackers because it's difficult to spend the new year in the hospital.)
Valte urged parents to closely watch their children during the festivities to keep them away from harmful firecrackers.
This year, the government has been encouraging revelers to do away with firecrackers being exploded on the ground. Instead, the Philippine National Police said "aerial fireworks" would be safer and better. [See related article: Cops pushing for alternative to firecrackers...]
The firecrackers the PNP banned in 2007 and still prohibited are: Lolo Thunder; Super Lolo; Bawang (large); Pla-pla; Watusi; Kwiton; Giant Whistle; Judas Belt (large); Og; and Atomic Bomb. — With Jam L. Sisante/LBG/JV, GMANews.TV
In a press conference on Tuesday, Health Secretary Enrique Ona said the DOH has so far recorded 173 firecracker-related injuries since the agency started with its "Oplan Iwas Paputok" campaign on December 21.
He said 83 people or almost half of the victims (48 percent) were injured by “piccolo" firecracker. Fifteen people were hurt by a "kwitis," 15 by a "whistle bomb," 15 by "boga," and seven by a "trianggulo."
Of the victims, six were hit by stray bullets while five ingested "watusi."
Ona said this year's figures are lower than the ones in the same period last year. However, the Health secretary stressed that injuries were still highest among children (43 percent), particularly 15 years old or younger.
In Quezon City, 12 firecracker-related injuries were recorded. The city had set up 142 "firecracker zones" or designated areas where firecrackers could be exploded.
"I think it's very important for the families during this period [to be safe]. Kasi instead na masaya ay papasukan lang ng isang aksidente na makakaapekto hindi lang sa kanilang anak o kaibigan kundi sa kanilang buong pamilya," Ona said.
While the DOH is encouraging people to welcome the New Year not with firecrackers but with other noise-making devices, Ona still warned revelers to take extra precaution when using horns.
In the same press conference, Ona revealed that at least two children were hospitalized in Manila after accidentally swallowing the horn's whistle. He did not elaborate on the current condition of the kids.
By the rate of the recorded fireworks casualties from December 21 to December 27, Ona predicted that the figures could reach 900 to 1,000 by New Year’s Day.
In 2009, the DOH recorded 870 firecracker-related injuries, 35 stray bullet-injuries, and two watusi ingestions.
Meanwhile, Don't use firecrackers during the holidays if you don't want to spend New Year festivities in the hospital.
Meanwhile, Malacañang seconded the DOH warning by emphasizing that firecracker use during the New Year festivities may land people in the hospital.
"Sa ating mga kababayan, huwag na po tayo magpapaputok kasi mahirap naman po na bagong taon sa ospital tayo papasok," said deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte in an interview with Palace reporters on Tuesday.
(To our countrymen, please stop using firecrackers because it's difficult to spend the new year in the hospital.)
Valte urged parents to closely watch their children during the festivities to keep them away from harmful firecrackers.
This year, the government has been encouraging revelers to do away with firecrackers being exploded on the ground. Instead, the Philippine National Police said "aerial fireworks" would be safer and better. [See related article: Cops pushing for alternative to firecrackers...]
The firecrackers the PNP banned in 2007 and still prohibited are: Lolo Thunder; Super Lolo; Bawang (large); Pla-pla; Watusi; Kwiton; Giant Whistle; Judas Belt (large); Og; and Atomic Bomb. — With Jam L. Sisante/LBG/JV, GMANews.TV
Ultimatum ni Gen. Nick Bartolome vs sakla
ni Lucy at video karera ni Rey Recto
TUMPAK ‘yang HAKBANG mo na ‘yan, NCRPO chief, Gen. Nick Bartolome!
Ang una sigurong dapat ninyong puruhan ay ang KAMANAVA dahil nand’yan ang pugad ng mga SAKLAAN ni LUCY gayundin ang VIDEO KARERA ni REY RECTO at BUBOY GO!
DEKADA na ang ipinamamayagpag ng SAKLAAN ni LUCY gayundin ang mga demonyong VK ni Rey Recto na may reinforcement pa ng makina mula kay Buboy Go.
Sana ay hindi maging ningas-kugon ‘yang order ninyo Gen. Bartolome…
Tsk tsk tsk …
[Source]
TUMPAK ‘yang HAKBANG mo na ‘yan, NCRPO chief, Gen. Nick Bartolome!
Ang una sigurong dapat ninyong puruhan ay ang KAMANAVA dahil nand’yan ang pugad ng mga SAKLAAN ni LUCY gayundin ang VIDEO KARERA ni REY RECTO at BUBOY GO!
DEKADA na ang ipinamamayagpag ng SAKLAAN ni LUCY gayundin ang mga demonyong VK ni Rey Recto na may reinforcement pa ng makina mula kay Buboy Go.
Sana ay hindi maging ningas-kugon ‘yang order ninyo Gen. Bartolome…
Tsk tsk tsk …
[Source]
NCRPO chief inspects LRT, MRT
By Non Alquitran and Mike Frialde
(The Philippine Star) Updated December 29, 2010 12:00 AM
MANILA, Philippines - To prevent the spillover of the Sulu violence in Metro Manila, National Capital Region Police Office chief Director Nicanor Bartolome inspected yesterday the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) platforms and stations to ensure the safety of the riding public.
The inspection was conducted two days before the 10th anniversary of the infamous Rizal Day bombing which left 22 people dead and scores of others injured.
Most of the casualties in the bombing blamed on Muslim rebels were commuters inside the LRT coach that stopped at the Blumentritt station. “I’m very satisfied with the security measures that the LRT and MRT authorities are implementing,” Bartolome said.
“Even with the big volume of commuters availing of our railway transit systems, our police patrollers and the security personnel are making sure that a repeat of the Dec. 30, 2000 attack will not happen… Never again,” Bartolome assured the commuters.
LRTA officials led by operations managers Ma. Teresa Llera and Wilfredo Bungcarol; chief security officer Jimmy Chua; joined Bartolome and his district directors in his security inspection.
In its first stop, the inspecting team meticulously scrutinized the security procedures being implemented by LRT personnel in Gateway, Cubao terminal of LRT Line 2. They then observed the security inspection in Farmers/Cubao MRT station before boarding the MRT coach heading south to Taft/Pasay Rotonda station. Police and LRTA officials assured the riding public of continued police services to endure their security during the holiday season.
Bartolome then inspected the LRT Line 1 stations along Taft Avenue, stopping at Central Terminal (Arroceros) and visited the exact location of the infamous Rizal Day bombing of 2000 in the LRT 1 Blumentritt station before proceeding to Grand Central station in Monumento, Caloocan City.
The last leg of the inspection was the new MRT line from Caloocan to Muñoz station in Quezon City.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
NCRPO, LRTA, MRT assure public of security measures
By U.S. News Agency / Asian
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), together with the officials of Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT), on Tuesday assured the public of beefed up security measures in different stations of the mass transit system to ensure the safety of the riding public.
According to NCRPO Director Nicanor Bartolome, there will be no spill-over of the Christmas Day blast in Jolo, Sulu even as it ramped up security measures in places where people tend to congregate ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Rizal Day bombing at the Light Rail Transit (LRT) that left scores dead and wounded.
“There is no indication of any attack. We have not monitored any specific threat and we do not see any spill-over of the Jolo blast,” Bartolome said, referring to the explosion inside a church in the war-torn province that left 11 parishioners and the priest injured.
He said that was also the same assessment of the military’s National Capital Region Command (NCRCom), adding that there are enough policemen to thwart any terrorist or criminal elements out to sabotage the Holiday Season.
Bartolome was accompanied by LRT operations managers Ma. Teresa Llera and Wilfredo Bungcarol, chief security officer Jimmy Chua and the NCRPO’s District Directors Chief Supt. Benjardi Mantele (Quezon City Police District); Chief Supt. Roberto Rongavilla of the Manila Police District and Chief Supt. Edgardo Ladao of the Northern Police District.
The inspecting team scrutinized the security procedures being implemented by LRT personnel in Gateway Cubao terminal of LRT Line 2 as well as the inspection of passengers in Farmers/Cubao MRT station before boarding the MRT coach heading south to Taft/Pasay Rotonda station.
They also proceeded to inspect the LRT Line 1 stations along Taft Avenue, stopping at Central Terminal (Arroceros) and visited the exact location of the infamous Rizal Day bombings of 2000 in the LRT-1 Blumentritt station before proceeding to Grand Central station in Monumento, Caloocan City.
The last leg of the inspection was the new MRT line from Caloocan to Munoz station in Quezon City.
“I’m very satisfied with the security measures that the LRT and MRT authorities are implementing”, a visibly pleased Bartolome told the media that accompanied his team.
“Even with the big volume of commuters availing of our railway transit systems, our police patrollers and the security personnel are making sure that a repeat of the December 30, 2000 attack will not happen…Never again”, the official added.
An average of 400,000 passengers ride the LRT on a daily basis.
The inspection was conducted two days before the 10th year of the Rizal Day bombings of 2000 wherein 22 people died and hundreds were injured. Most of the casualties were commuters inside the LRT coach that stopped at the Blumentritt station.
Despite of the absence of any threats, Bartolome said the entire 17,000-strong Metro Manila police force remains on heightened alert status up until the end of the year.
Security measures such as the deployment of additional foot and mobile patrols and bomb-sniffing dogs to malls, bus terminals, seaports, airports, the LRT and the MRT systems and other vital installations have been doubled since the start of the Holiday Season.
Camanava, QC cops ordered to go after ‘sakla’ operators
By Kristine Felisse Mangunay
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:09:00 12/27/2010
Filed Under: Games, Casinos & Gambling, Police, Graft & Corruption
MANILA, Philippines—Police Director Nicanor Bartolome, National Capital Region Police Office chief, has ordered his men in Quezon City and in the Camanava (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela) area to intensify their campaign against “sakla,” an illegal cards game.
In a memorandum, a copy of which was obtained by the Inquirer, Bartolome directed Chief Superintendent Edgardo Ladao of the Northern Police District and Chief Supt. Benjardi H. Mantele of the Quezon City Police District to “take appropriate action on the matter.”
They were also asked to immediately submit “a report on the results” to the Presidential Action Center and furnish the NCRPO with a copy.
The December 23 memo was signed by Senior Supt. Carmelo Valmoria, acting chief of the NCRPO regional directorial staff.
The directive was issued in response to a letter sent by concerned citizens complaining about the proliferation of the illegal cards game in the Camanava area, Quezon City and Bulacan province.
The letter, written in Filipino, was sent to President Aquino in July but was received by the Office of the President only on September 21.
The letter, a copy of which was obtained by the Inquirer, pointed to a resident of Navotas as the financier of the gambling operations in several areas.
The complainants claimed that several high-ranking police officers who were protecting the illegal gambling operations were receiving millions of pesos weekly from the financier.
The group also said a policeman from Caloocan City was in charge of delivering the money to the police officials.
Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20101227-311251/Camanava-QC-cops-ordered-to-go-after-sakla-operators
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 23:09:00 12/27/2010
Filed Under: Games, Casinos & Gambling, Police, Graft & Corruption
MANILA, Philippines—Police Director Nicanor Bartolome, National Capital Region Police Office chief, has ordered his men in Quezon City and in the Camanava (Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela) area to intensify their campaign against “sakla,” an illegal cards game.
In a memorandum, a copy of which was obtained by the Inquirer, Bartolome directed Chief Superintendent Edgardo Ladao of the Northern Police District and Chief Supt. Benjardi H. Mantele of the Quezon City Police District to “take appropriate action on the matter.”
They were also asked to immediately submit “a report on the results” to the Presidential Action Center and furnish the NCRPO with a copy.
The December 23 memo was signed by Senior Supt. Carmelo Valmoria, acting chief of the NCRPO regional directorial staff.
The directive was issued in response to a letter sent by concerned citizens complaining about the proliferation of the illegal cards game in the Camanava area, Quezon City and Bulacan province.
The letter, written in Filipino, was sent to President Aquino in July but was received by the Office of the President only on September 21.
The letter, a copy of which was obtained by the Inquirer, pointed to a resident of Navotas as the financier of the gambling operations in several areas.
The complainants claimed that several high-ranking police officers who were protecting the illegal gambling operations were receiving millions of pesos weekly from the financier.
The group also said a policeman from Caloocan City was in charge of delivering the money to the police officials.
Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20101227-311251/Camanava-QC-cops-ordered-to-go-after-sakla-operators
PNP sees no spillover of Jolo bombing to Metro
PNP sees no spillover of Jolo bombing to Metro
PNP sees no spillover of Jolo bombing to Metro
Posted on 28 Dec 2010 at 2:25pm
Anthony Vargas
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) on Tuesday allayed fears that the Christmas Day bombing in Jolo, Sulu would be replicated in Metro Manila.
“We don’t see a spillover of what happened in Jolo as there are no indications of attack . . . both the police and military have similar assessments,” NCRPO Director Nicanor Bartolome told reporters in a chance interview.
Nevertheless, the NCRPO, which has remained on heightened alert since last month, intensified security measures at transport terminals, malls, commercial establishment and similar places.
The increased security came two days ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Rizal Day bombing in which 26 people were killed and scores of others injured when Islamist militants bombed two commuter trains in Manila.
On Christmas Day, at least 11 persons, including a priest, were wounded when an improvised explosive device went off in a church inside Camp Asturias, the police headquarters in Jolo.
Police acknowledged receiving information that at least six members of the Abu Sayyaf group (ASG) were planning to carry out bombings in Sulu and that the church was among the targets.
Following the church bombing, the PNP Directorate for Operations (DO) under Chief Superintendent Josefino Cataluña ordered increased police visibility and deterrent patrols in malls, churches, entertainment centers, transport terminals, markets, and theme parks.
http://dateline.ph/2010/12/28/pnp-sees-no-spillover-of-jolo-bombing-to-metro/
Security check
NCRPO Director Nicanor Bartolome talks to policemen while a security guard checks the bag of a passenger at a commuter train station in Metro Manila. Bartolome assured the public that there would be no replication in the National Capital Region of the Christmas Day bombing of a church in Jolo, Suklu. (photo courtesy of NCRPO)
Monday, December 27, 2010
NCRPO aims for a zero firing incidents during New Year
By Non Alquitran (philstar.com)
Updated December 27, 2010 04:55 PM Comments (2) View comments
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) is pushing for a zero incidents of indiscriminate firing among policemen during the coming New Year revelry.
To help attain their goal, NCRPO chief Director Nicanor Bartolome started sealing the muzzle of handguns and long firearms issued to policemen in Metro Manila to prevent the weapons from being fired in the New Year celebration.
Using a masking tape, Bartolome sealed the muzzles of firearms of elements of the Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB), Regional Headquarters Support Group (RHSG) and Regional Police Intelligence and Operating Unit (RPIOU) during simple ceremonies at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.
Bartolome’s five district directors also made rounds of police stations in their jurisdictions to do the same exercise with the weapons of their men.
“Gen. Bartolome wanted a zero incidents of indiscriminate firing in Metro Manila so he was busy making the rounds of police stations in the metropolis to see to it that the taping of muzzles of firearms of policemen are religiously being carried out,” said Senior Superintendent Dionardo Carlos, NCRPO spokesman.
The NCRPO recorded at least three incidents of indiscriminate firing involving policemen during the 2010 New Year revelry, Carlos said.
The NCRPO director would make rounds of the 16 cities and a municipality in Metro Manila today to inspect the designated firecrackers zones, which should be located in a secluded area to prevent firecracker blast casualties.
Earlier, Bartolome barred Metro policemen from playing with firecrackers to set an example among Metro Manilans not to use illegal firecrackers to welcome the New Year.
Carlos also urged the 12 million Metro Manilans to use legal firecrackers only to contribute to the DOH goal of lesser firecracker blast victims for the year 2011.
Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=643072&publicationSubCategoryId=200
Updated December 27, 2010 04:55 PM Comments (2) View comments
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Regional Police Office (NCRPO) is pushing for a zero incidents of indiscriminate firing among policemen during the coming New Year revelry.
To help attain their goal, NCRPO chief Director Nicanor Bartolome started sealing the muzzle of handguns and long firearms issued to policemen in Metro Manila to prevent the weapons from being fired in the New Year celebration.
Using a masking tape, Bartolome sealed the muzzles of firearms of elements of the Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB), Regional Headquarters Support Group (RHSG) and Regional Police Intelligence and Operating Unit (RPIOU) during simple ceremonies at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.
Bartolome’s five district directors also made rounds of police stations in their jurisdictions to do the same exercise with the weapons of their men.
“Gen. Bartolome wanted a zero incidents of indiscriminate firing in Metro Manila so he was busy making the rounds of police stations in the metropolis to see to it that the taping of muzzles of firearms of policemen are religiously being carried out,” said Senior Superintendent Dionardo Carlos, NCRPO spokesman.
The NCRPO recorded at least three incidents of indiscriminate firing involving policemen during the 2010 New Year revelry, Carlos said.
The NCRPO director would make rounds of the 16 cities and a municipality in Metro Manila today to inspect the designated firecrackers zones, which should be located in a secluded area to prevent firecracker blast casualties.
Earlier, Bartolome barred Metro policemen from playing with firecrackers to set an example among Metro Manilans not to use illegal firecrackers to welcome the New Year.
Carlos also urged the 12 million Metro Manilans to use legal firecrackers only to contribute to the DOH goal of lesser firecracker blast victims for the year 2011.
Source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=643072&publicationSubCategoryId=200
Rookie cop shot in Parañaque
By JEAN FERNANDO
December 27, 2010, 3:52pm
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Region Police Office Monday ordered the immediate arrest of four men who shot and seriously wounded a rookie policeman while conducting foot patrol early Monday morning in Paranaque City.
Based on a report submitted to NCRPO Chief Nicanor Bartolome, PO1 Cayetano Orquina, assigned at the Paranaque Police Precinct 2 was conducting foot patrol together with two other colleagues at 5 a.m. at the corner of MIA Road and Quirino Avenue, Tambo, Parañaque when they spotted a parked taxi at the dark portion of the area.
The NCRPO chief said that according to the city’s police chief, Sr. Supt. Alfredo Valdez, Orquina, upon seeing the suspiciously parked taxi tried to get near and was surprised to see the unidentified taxi driver alighted from the vehicle and ran.
Bartolome said the three passengers of the taxi also reportedly alighted from the vehicle and one of them shot the approaching Orquina.
He said the policeman was shot in the abdomen and in the right ear that exited on his neck and was brought to the San Juan de Dios Hospital for treatment by his two other companions.
“Nagpapatrolya si PO1 Orquina sa may Tambo sa MIA Road, may napansin na taxi na kahinahinala.
Nilapitan nila ito at noong sisitahin nila biglang nagpaputok ang nasa loob (PO1 Ortiña was conducting a regular patrol along MIA Road when he chanced on the taxi parked suspiciously in the area. When he approached the cab, the men inside fired at him), Bartolome said.
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/295049/rookie-cop-shot-para-aque
December 27, 2010, 3:52pm
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Region Police Office Monday ordered the immediate arrest of four men who shot and seriously wounded a rookie policeman while conducting foot patrol early Monday morning in Paranaque City.
Based on a report submitted to NCRPO Chief Nicanor Bartolome, PO1 Cayetano Orquina, assigned at the Paranaque Police Precinct 2 was conducting foot patrol together with two other colleagues at 5 a.m. at the corner of MIA Road and Quirino Avenue, Tambo, Parañaque when they spotted a parked taxi at the dark portion of the area.
The NCRPO chief said that according to the city’s police chief, Sr. Supt. Alfredo Valdez, Orquina, upon seeing the suspiciously parked taxi tried to get near and was surprised to see the unidentified taxi driver alighted from the vehicle and ran.
Bartolome said the three passengers of the taxi also reportedly alighted from the vehicle and one of them shot the approaching Orquina.
He said the policeman was shot in the abdomen and in the right ear that exited on his neck and was brought to the San Juan de Dios Hospital for treatment by his two other companions.
“Nagpapatrolya si PO1 Orquina sa may Tambo sa MIA Road, may napansin na taxi na kahinahinala.
Nilapitan nila ito at noong sisitahin nila biglang nagpaputok ang nasa loob (PO1 Ortiña was conducting a regular patrol along MIA Road when he chanced on the taxi parked suspiciously in the area. When he approached the cab, the men inside fired at him), Bartolome said.
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/295049/rookie-cop-shot-para-aque
Friday, December 17, 2010
NCRPO director nakakuha ng 2nd star
December 17, 2010 | Friday | 7:51 am
DZRH NEWS
Isang magandang pamasko ang tinanggap ni NCRPO Director Nicanor Bartolome at ito ay nang masungkit niya ang kanyang ikalawang estrelya.
Kahapon, na-promote si Bartolome bilang director na ang ranggo ay katumbas ng major general sa Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Si Bartolome, graduate ng PMA Class 1980, ang kauna-unahan sa kanilang batch na nakakuha ng 2nd star.
Kasama ang kaniyang pamilya, nanumpa ang NCRPO chief kay PNP Chief Raul Bacalzo.
Hindi itinago ni Bacalzo ang kaniyang paghanga kay Bartolome sa pagiging simple at mapagkumbaba nito kaya pinayuhan niya ito na panatilihin ang kanyang humility.
DZRH NEWS
Isang magandang pamasko ang tinanggap ni NCRPO Director Nicanor Bartolome at ito ay nang masungkit niya ang kanyang ikalawang estrelya.
Kahapon, na-promote si Bartolome bilang director na ang ranggo ay katumbas ng major general sa Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Si Bartolome, graduate ng PMA Class 1980, ang kauna-unahan sa kanilang batch na nakakuha ng 2nd star.
Kasama ang kaniyang pamilya, nanumpa ang NCRPO chief kay PNP Chief Raul Bacalzo.
Hindi itinago ni Bacalzo ang kaniyang paghanga kay Bartolome sa pagiging simple at mapagkumbaba nito kaya pinayuhan niya ito na panatilihin ang kanyang humility.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Metro Manila police chief gets 2nd star
By Abigail Kwok
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 11:17:00 12/16/2010
Filed Under: Police, Government
MANILA, Philippines – The head of the Metro Manila police force was promoted to two-star rank Thursday, the first in his class to get Director rank among officials of the Philippine National Police.
Chief Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome was promoted to Director in simple ceremonies led by PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo at Camp Crame in Quezon City.
A member of the PMA Class 1980, Bartolome was appointed chief of the National Capital Region Police Office last October, after then NCRPO chief Director Leocadio Santiago was relieved from his post due to the botched rescue of Hong Kong tourists last August 23.
The Aquino sisters are adopted members of PMA class ’80.
Bartolome served as PNP spokesman before being appointed as regional director of Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon).
Bartolome was the first in his batch in the PNP to get one-star and two-star ranks, respectively.
“I feel I must work harder. I must not rest my laurels,” he said about his promotion.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20101216-309285/Metro-Manila-police-chief-gets-2nd-star
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 11:17:00 12/16/2010
Filed Under: Police, Government
MANILA, Philippines – The head of the Metro Manila police force was promoted to two-star rank Thursday, the first in his class to get Director rank among officials of the Philippine National Police.
Chief Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome was promoted to Director in simple ceremonies led by PNP chief Director General Raul Bacalzo at Camp Crame in Quezon City.
A member of the PMA Class 1980, Bartolome was appointed chief of the National Capital Region Police Office last October, after then NCRPO chief Director Leocadio Santiago was relieved from his post due to the botched rescue of Hong Kong tourists last August 23.
The Aquino sisters are adopted members of PMA class ’80.
Bartolome served as PNP spokesman before being appointed as regional director of Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon).
Bartolome was the first in his batch in the PNP to get one-star and two-star ranks, respectively.
“I feel I must work harder. I must not rest my laurels,” he said about his promotion.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20101216-309285/Metro-Manila-police-chief-gets-2nd-star
Mandatory cctv sa mga establisamiento, isusulong ng NCRPO chief
Ito ang Balita | 12/16/2010 8:04:19 PMby UNTV News Team
Muling iginiit ni National Capital Region Police Office Chief Nicanor Bartolome ang pagkakaroon ng closed-circuit television system ng mga business establishment.
Ayon kay Bartolome, plano niyang makipag-pulong sa mga local government official ng Metro Manila upang imungkahi na gawing requirement sa pagkuha ng permit ang pagkakaroon ng cctv.
Binigyang diin ng Police official na malaki ang maitutulong nito upang masolusyunan ang talamak na nakawan at iba pang krimeng nangyayari sa araw-araw.
Friday, December 10, 2010
NCRPO nabs 15 'illegal gamblers'
Manila (10 December) -- At least 15 people were arrested on recently after the anti-illegal gambling operatives of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) raided at least three gambling dens in different parts of Metro Manila, a ranking official reported.
NCRPO director Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome said the raids were conducted along P. Gomez and Tiago Blumentritt Streets in Sta. Cruz and Concepcion Aguila Street, Quiapo, Manila.
Those arrested were Josh Mendoza, 21, resident of Blumentritt, Manila; Maribeth Flores, 49, Tondo; Randy Barbosa, 29, from Sta. Cruz; Leonardo Curabo, 58, and Reynato Curabo, 51, both from L. Rivera St., Manila; Dominador Hari, 58, Sta. Cruz; Andy Manahan, 48, Sampaloc; Jun Cruz, 34, Quiapo; Niña Cunanan, 30, Tondo; Gerry Palad, 47, Tondo; Leonardo Esber, 21, Blumentritt; Jhon Lopez, 35, Sta. Cruz; Eduardo Ecal, 52, Sta. Cruz; Rey Ortenez, 22; Sta. Cruz; and Rosie Lumbang, 42, from Makati City.
The police was able to recover four telephone units, three calculators, bet money in different denominations and other illegal gambling paraphernalia from the suspects.
The intensified anti-gambling campaign were conducted by the Regional Public Safety Battalion's Intelligence and Investigation Team, led by Senior Supt. Elmer Cabreros, in coordination with the Manila Police District.
The 15 suspects are now in the custody of NCRPO's Regional Headquarters Support Group - Custody Security Office.
They were charged for violating PD 1602 (Illegal Gambling) during inquest proceedings held at the Manila City Prosecutor's Office.
Earlier, the Metro Manila police also arrested at least a dozen people involved in illegal gambling activities in Malabon and Manila. (PIA-MMIO)
PIA Press Release
2010/12/10
NCRPO director Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome said the raids were conducted along P. Gomez and Tiago Blumentritt Streets in Sta. Cruz and Concepcion Aguila Street, Quiapo, Manila.
Those arrested were Josh Mendoza, 21, resident of Blumentritt, Manila; Maribeth Flores, 49, Tondo; Randy Barbosa, 29, from Sta. Cruz; Leonardo Curabo, 58, and Reynato Curabo, 51, both from L. Rivera St., Manila; Dominador Hari, 58, Sta. Cruz; Andy Manahan, 48, Sampaloc; Jun Cruz, 34, Quiapo; Niña Cunanan, 30, Tondo; Gerry Palad, 47, Tondo; Leonardo Esber, 21, Blumentritt; Jhon Lopez, 35, Sta. Cruz; Eduardo Ecal, 52, Sta. Cruz; Rey Ortenez, 22; Sta. Cruz; and Rosie Lumbang, 42, from Makati City.
The police was able to recover four telephone units, three calculators, bet money in different denominations and other illegal gambling paraphernalia from the suspects.
The intensified anti-gambling campaign were conducted by the Regional Public Safety Battalion's Intelligence and Investigation Team, led by Senior Supt. Elmer Cabreros, in coordination with the Manila Police District.
The 15 suspects are now in the custody of NCRPO's Regional Headquarters Support Group - Custody Security Office.
They were charged for violating PD 1602 (Illegal Gambling) during inquest proceedings held at the Manila City Prosecutor's Office.
Earlier, the Metro Manila police also arrested at least a dozen people involved in illegal gambling activities in Malabon and Manila. (PIA-MMIO)
PIA Press Release
2010/12/10
Thursday, December 2, 2010
PNP welcomes new police recruits
By Non Alquitran (The Philippine Star)
Updated December 02, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (4) View comments
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) welcomed into its fold yesterday at least 723 new police recruits.
NCRPO director Chief Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome administered the oath-taking ceremony of the new police recruits who would undergo a grueling six-month Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC).
After graduating from their PSBRC training, the recruits would undergo another six-month Field Training Program (FTP) under the NCR Training School before they would be integrated to the NCRPO headquarters and its five police districts.
The recruits’ families and friends witnessed the activity held at the NCRPO grandstand in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City at 10 a.m. yesterday.
Bartolome said that a total of 1,442 applicants vied for the 2010 NCRPO Recruitment Program where at least 1,247 were males while 195 were females.
After a series of test and validation, only 723 applicants (635 males and 88 females) were successful, according to the Regional Screening Committee headed by Chief Superintendent George Regis, deputy director for operations of the NCRPO. Other members of the recruitment committee were Director Cynthia Navarro, of the National Police Commission (Napolcom), Assistant Regional Director Virgilio Castro of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Edwin Bulaclac, of the Regional Peace and Order Council, and Vicky Stohner, of the women’s sector.
Bartolome said the recruits underwent a battery of physical, neuro-psychiatric, drug, medical and dental tests after a tough written general knowledge examination.
They also underwent character and background investigation and only those who were finally cleared were allowed in the final interview.
In his short message, DILG-NCR Regional Director Renato Brion encouraged the new police recruits to give utmost dedication in serving the public.
“The country is now experiencing economic growth brought about by the favorable peace and security climate. It is critical that the police maintain the positive conditions to carry on the momentum of change and development under PNoy’s administration” Brion added.
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=635277&publicationSubCategoryId=65
Updated December 02, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (4) View comments
MANILA, Philippines – The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) welcomed into its fold yesterday at least 723 new police recruits.
NCRPO director Chief Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome administered the oath-taking ceremony of the new police recruits who would undergo a grueling six-month Public Safety Basic Recruit Course (PSBRC).
After graduating from their PSBRC training, the recruits would undergo another six-month Field Training Program (FTP) under the NCR Training School before they would be integrated to the NCRPO headquarters and its five police districts.
The recruits’ families and friends witnessed the activity held at the NCRPO grandstand in Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, Taguig City at 10 a.m. yesterday.
Bartolome said that a total of 1,442 applicants vied for the 2010 NCRPO Recruitment Program where at least 1,247 were males while 195 were females.
After a series of test and validation, only 723 applicants (635 males and 88 females) were successful, according to the Regional Screening Committee headed by Chief Superintendent George Regis, deputy director for operations of the NCRPO. Other members of the recruitment committee were Director Cynthia Navarro, of the National Police Commission (Napolcom), Assistant Regional Director Virgilio Castro of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Edwin Bulaclac, of the Regional Peace and Order Council, and Vicky Stohner, of the women’s sector.
Bartolome said the recruits underwent a battery of physical, neuro-psychiatric, drug, medical and dental tests after a tough written general knowledge examination.
They also underwent character and background investigation and only those who were finally cleared were allowed in the final interview.
In his short message, DILG-NCR Regional Director Renato Brion encouraged the new police recruits to give utmost dedication in serving the public.
“The country is now experiencing economic growth brought about by the favorable peace and security climate. It is critical that the police maintain the positive conditions to carry on the momentum of change and development under PNoy’s administration” Brion added.
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=635277&publicationSubCategoryId=65
Monday, November 29, 2010
Metro to get more cops for Christmas
By Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 11/29/2010 8:58 PM |
Updated as of 11/29/2010 8:58 PM
MANILA, Philippines - More than 1,000 police officers will be fielded in the whole of Metro Manila starting December 1 to augment existing police forces that will patrol the streets for the Yuletide season.
Chief Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome, regional director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCPRO), told ABS-CBN News in a telephone interview that he has ordered police officers assigned to desk jobs to go out on the streets for patrol as an added measure to help curb criminality.
"This is to augment personnel who are conducting patrol duties, we need more warm bodies," he said.
He said every year, they are expecting crimes like theft and robbery to rise during the Christmas season.
Aside from the 14,400 police officers in the National Capital Region (NCR) who man the streets regularly, 800 more police desk personnel will be deployed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and another 800 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
These are considered to be peak hours of transaction when most people are out on the streets.
Bartolome said there is no need to train police desk personnel in patrolling the streets since they have been trained to do so since they entered the force.
He added that the concentration of deployment will be in areas where people usually converge like malls, bus terminals, seaport, public markets, and areas set up for the Christmas season like bazaar, tiangges, and others.
Random checkpoints will also be established especially at night to guard against carjackers and criminals riding in tandem in a motorcycle.
On Monday night, an ABS-CBN news team saw police officers constantly on patrol in night markets in Mandaluyong, malls in Pasig and San Juan, and bus terminals along EDSA.
Some police officers are on foot patrol manning the entrances, exits, and perimeters of a mall in Pasig, while a police mobile was roving around a popular night market in Mandaluyong and a busy mall in San Juan.
Crime rate not soaring
Bartolome, however, clarified that the new strategy of deploying desk personnel is not an indication of crime increasing in the NCR.
He said police statistics show that there has not been any crime resurgence for the past 10 months.
He revealed that the crime rate in Metro Manila went down by as much as 27% as compared to the first ten months of last year.
"Wala namang tumataas, we just want to reduce the incidence of crime," Bartolome said.
The Eastern Police District (EPD), meanwhile, has also activated 6 more intelligence teams.
Their main task is to curb crimes related to robbery of banks and establishments, carjacking, and kidnapping.
Senior Supt. Alfredo Masculino Calama-an, EPD deputy head for planning and operations said each team, called the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG), will be composed of 8 police officers whose training has been focused on police intelligence and operations.
Each police station covered by EPD such as Mandaluyong, San Juan, Marikina, and Pasig will get the services of the SOTG during the Yuletide season. Two more units were assigned to the EPD headquarters.
Carjacking cases up
Calama-an admitted there has been an increase in the incidence of car theft and carjacking cases in their district, particularly incidents involving the "Bundol Gang."
The situation had prompted Sen. Manny Villar to file a resolution urging the Senate Committee on Public Order and Illegal Drugs, to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation, on the rise of car thefts in the metropolis.
The move seeks to intensify public campaigns on drivers' safety and stamp out notorious car theft groups operating in the country.
Senate Resolution No. 284 indicated that the daily record on car theft activities in the NCR for the last 3 quarters of this year shows a daily average of 2 to 4 incidents.
The stolen vehicles are often used to commit more serious crimes like kidnapping, robbery, murder, and other related activities, according to Villar.
The resolution added that the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) recorded a total of 1,032 cars and vans stolen nationwide in 2009.
The PNP-HPG also reported that from July to September this year, a total of 58 vehicles were stolen in Quezon City, 48 vehicles in Manila, and 24 in Mandaluyong City.
Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Urvan and Isuzu Crosswind units ranked as the top 3 most-stolen vehicles.
The resolution also stated that Metro Manila, Region 3 (Central Luzon), and Region 4A (Calabarzon) are the top 3 areas where car theft is rampant in the Philippines. The top 3 cities in Metro Manila where car thieves often strike are Quezon City, Manila, and Makati.
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/11/29/10/metro-get-more-cops-christmas
Posted at 11/29/2010 8:58 PM |
Updated as of 11/29/2010 8:58 PM
MANILA, Philippines - More than 1,000 police officers will be fielded in the whole of Metro Manila starting December 1 to augment existing police forces that will patrol the streets for the Yuletide season.
Chief Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome, regional director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCPRO), told ABS-CBN News in a telephone interview that he has ordered police officers assigned to desk jobs to go out on the streets for patrol as an added measure to help curb criminality.
"This is to augment personnel who are conducting patrol duties, we need more warm bodies," he said.
He said every year, they are expecting crimes like theft and robbery to rise during the Christmas season.
Aside from the 14,400 police officers in the National Capital Region (NCR) who man the streets regularly, 800 more police desk personnel will be deployed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., and another 800 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
These are considered to be peak hours of transaction when most people are out on the streets.
Bartolome said there is no need to train police desk personnel in patrolling the streets since they have been trained to do so since they entered the force.
He added that the concentration of deployment will be in areas where people usually converge like malls, bus terminals, seaport, public markets, and areas set up for the Christmas season like bazaar, tiangges, and others.
Random checkpoints will also be established especially at night to guard against carjackers and criminals riding in tandem in a motorcycle.
On Monday night, an ABS-CBN news team saw police officers constantly on patrol in night markets in Mandaluyong, malls in Pasig and San Juan, and bus terminals along EDSA.
Some police officers are on foot patrol manning the entrances, exits, and perimeters of a mall in Pasig, while a police mobile was roving around a popular night market in Mandaluyong and a busy mall in San Juan.
Crime rate not soaring
Bartolome, however, clarified that the new strategy of deploying desk personnel is not an indication of crime increasing in the NCR.
He said police statistics show that there has not been any crime resurgence for the past 10 months.
He revealed that the crime rate in Metro Manila went down by as much as 27% as compared to the first ten months of last year.
"Wala namang tumataas, we just want to reduce the incidence of crime," Bartolome said.
The Eastern Police District (EPD), meanwhile, has also activated 6 more intelligence teams.
Their main task is to curb crimes related to robbery of banks and establishments, carjacking, and kidnapping.
Senior Supt. Alfredo Masculino Calama-an, EPD deputy head for planning and operations said each team, called the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG), will be composed of 8 police officers whose training has been focused on police intelligence and operations.
Each police station covered by EPD such as Mandaluyong, San Juan, Marikina, and Pasig will get the services of the SOTG during the Yuletide season. Two more units were assigned to the EPD headquarters.
Carjacking cases up
Calama-an admitted there has been an increase in the incidence of car theft and carjacking cases in their district, particularly incidents involving the "Bundol Gang."
The situation had prompted Sen. Manny Villar to file a resolution urging the Senate Committee on Public Order and Illegal Drugs, to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation, on the rise of car thefts in the metropolis.
The move seeks to intensify public campaigns on drivers' safety and stamp out notorious car theft groups operating in the country.
Senate Resolution No. 284 indicated that the daily record on car theft activities in the NCR for the last 3 quarters of this year shows a daily average of 2 to 4 incidents.
The stolen vehicles are often used to commit more serious crimes like kidnapping, robbery, murder, and other related activities, according to Villar.
The resolution added that the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) recorded a total of 1,032 cars and vans stolen nationwide in 2009.
The PNP-HPG also reported that from July to September this year, a total of 58 vehicles were stolen in Quezon City, 48 vehicles in Manila, and 24 in Mandaluyong City.
Toyota Fortuner, Nissan Urvan and Isuzu Crosswind units ranked as the top 3 most-stolen vehicles.
The resolution also stated that Metro Manila, Region 3 (Central Luzon), and Region 4A (Calabarzon) are the top 3 areas where car theft is rampant in the Philippines. The top 3 cities in Metro Manila where car thieves often strike are Quezon City, Manila, and Makati.
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/11/29/10/metro-get-more-cops-christmas
Friday, November 12, 2010
MOTORIZED ANTI-STREET CRIME OPERATIVES (MASCO) and TASK FORCE DRAGON (TFD) LAUNCHED
PRESS RELEASE
Manila Media Bureau
November 12, 2010
Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim yesterday graced the launching of the motorized anti-street crime operatives (MASCO) and the Task Force Dragon (TFD) at the Manila Police District Station 11 with a call for the police to establish good relations with the citizens in their jurisdiction.
Manila Media Bureau
November 12, 2010
Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim yesterday graced the launching of the motorized anti-street crime operatives (MASCO) and the Task Force Dragon (TFD) at the Manila Police District Station 11 with a call for the police to establish good relations with the citizens in their jurisdiction.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
NCRPO chief: Metro Manila ‘relatively safe’ from terrorists
Posted on 07 Nov 2010 at 3:43pm
Anthony Vargas
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila is “relatively safe” from terror attacks notwithstanding the travel advisories issued by at least six countries last week, the chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Sunday.
Nevertheless, Chief Superintendent Nicano Bartolome said “these (travel advisories) will also help us be more effective in our efforts to quickly respond to any crisis and prevent any terrorist incident in Metro Manila.”
The administration has reacted vehemently to the travel advisories issued by the United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, with President Benigno Aquino III vowing to “express our displeasure that there is no adequate basis” to the warnings. His defense secretary, Voltaire Gazmin, also brushed off the advisories.
But a former police intelligence chief, retired general Rodolfo Mendoza Jr., said the advisories “should not be disregarded” since the countries that issued them “have the capacity to collate information and they have the capacity to analyze information.”
The advisories were issued soon after the foiling of a plot to attack the US with bombs sent through cargo forwarders.
While more receptive to the advisories, Bartolome also assured that the 17,000-strong NCRPO is capable of keeping Metro Manila safe, terror threat or not.
With the Christmas season coming up, the NCRPO has beefed up its forces with personnel from the Regional Public Safety Battalion, deploying them to tourist spots and key economic areas in the metropolis since last month.
“They (augmentation forces) were deployed as early as mid-October in anticipation of more people visiting Metro Manila during the holiday season,” Bartolome said.
Metro Manila’s five police districts have also set up Police Assistance Desks (PADs) at transport terminals, commercial centers and malls.
Metro Manila is not new to terror attacks. On December 30, 2000, the Light Rail Transit was bombed, killing 26 and injuring dozens more. The Southeast Asian terror network Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) has been blamed for the incident.
On February 14, 2005, members of the Abu Sayyaf, Rajah Solaiman Movement (RSM) and JI set off near simultaneous explosions in Makati, General Santos and Davao Cities, killing at least eight people and wounding scores of others.
A year before this, the Abu Sayyaf set off a bomb on the Superferry 14 in Manila Bay, sinking the vessel and killing more than 100 persons, the deadliest terrorist attack at sea.
Anthony Vargas
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila is “relatively safe” from terror attacks notwithstanding the travel advisories issued by at least six countries last week, the chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said Sunday.Nevertheless, Chief Superintendent Nicano Bartolome said “these (travel advisories) will also help us be more effective in our efforts to quickly respond to any crisis and prevent any terrorist incident in Metro Manila.”
The administration has reacted vehemently to the travel advisories issued by the United States, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, with President Benigno Aquino III vowing to “express our displeasure that there is no adequate basis” to the warnings. His defense secretary, Voltaire Gazmin, also brushed off the advisories.
But a former police intelligence chief, retired general Rodolfo Mendoza Jr., said the advisories “should not be disregarded” since the countries that issued them “have the capacity to collate information and they have the capacity to analyze information.”
The advisories were issued soon after the foiling of a plot to attack the US with bombs sent through cargo forwarders.
While more receptive to the advisories, Bartolome also assured that the 17,000-strong NCRPO is capable of keeping Metro Manila safe, terror threat or not.
With the Christmas season coming up, the NCRPO has beefed up its forces with personnel from the Regional Public Safety Battalion, deploying them to tourist spots and key economic areas in the metropolis since last month.
“They (augmentation forces) were deployed as early as mid-October in anticipation of more people visiting Metro Manila during the holiday season,” Bartolome said.
Metro Manila’s five police districts have also set up Police Assistance Desks (PADs) at transport terminals, commercial centers and malls.
Metro Manila is not new to terror attacks. On December 30, 2000, the Light Rail Transit was bombed, killing 26 and injuring dozens more. The Southeast Asian terror network Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) has been blamed for the incident.
On February 14, 2005, members of the Abu Sayyaf, Rajah Solaiman Movement (RSM) and JI set off near simultaneous explosions in Makati, General Santos and Davao Cities, killing at least eight people and wounding scores of others.
A year before this, the Abu Sayyaf set off a bomb on the Superferry 14 in Manila Bay, sinking the vessel and killing more than 100 persons, the deadliest terrorist attack at sea.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Police Chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome:A new brand of service
BY DON MOGARTE SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORPolice chief Supt. Nicanor Bartolome assumed the post as director of the National Capital Region Command at a time when the region’s police force was still reeling from the aftermath of the bungled hostage crisis on August 23. Inevitably, much is expected of Bartolome as he leads a force that has been beaten black and blue by critics.
University sociologist and police matters expert Ariston Centeno believes that the most pressing task at hand is for the new regional police chief to put order in the house and boost the morale of the men and women of the police force.
Optimistically, Centeno says that Bartolome’s vast experience in troubled Mindanao (his first job in the police force saw him in action in Maguindanao, Lanao del Norte and North Cotabato) as a decorated police officer has prepared him to take on the challenges of overseeing the nation’s capital and its surrounding cities.
“Manila is most demanding in terms of maintaining peace and order. That is a tough job and it requires a well-rounded police officer. Gen. Bartolome has a lot of work to do. All eyes are on him,” Centeno points out.
Urban terrorism and a growing number of criminal elements are just two of the daunting problems facing Metro Manila. Given these, Centeno says Bartolome should always be on his toes everyday to make sure that the Metro police force is always prepared to maintain peace and thwart any attempt to disrupt law and order.
Critic Andres Caro, meanwhile, warns Bartolome that he should not repeat the same mistakes of his predecessor.
“He should inspire—and that inspiration should be manifested down the line. More than that, what we want to see is police readiness and preparedness in the event another crisis erupts,” he stresses.
It also helps that Bartolome has served some of the most popular Philippine National Police (PNP) chiefs, who certainly have different personalities—from Roberto Lastimoso to Panfilo Lacson to Jesus Verzosa, among others.
“I just hope that with him around, the National Capital Regional Police Office [NCRPO] will be able to redeem itself from the public outrage it received as a result of the hostage incident,” Centeno points out.
Voice of the PNP
For years, Bartolome was mass media’s access to the PNP being the organization’s spokesman. As the alter ego of the national police chief and the voice of thousands of policemen in the country, he certainly learned the ropes of dealing with members of the media.
A journalist who has been covering the police beat for many decades, shares that Bartolome treats every member of media with respect. “He does not discriminate whether a reporter writes for a tabloid or a broadsheet. He values deadlines and knows how to answer even the most stupid questions na hindi mapapahiya yung magtatanong [in a way that will save the reporter from embarssment],” recalls Maricel Cruz, a former Crame beat reporter.
Of course, Bartolome has his own share of criticisms, too. As PNP’s spokesman, he was unfazed though, knowing full well that it was part of his territory.
Decorated police officer
A side from his impressive track records in Mindanao, Bartolome has also proved his expertise in the areas of police management, police-community relations and logistics.
With his illustrious track record in the national police, Bartolome’s appointment on October 15 as the new chief of the NCRPO came as no surprise to many of his colleagues.
Bartolome graduated from the Philippine Military Academy in 1980 and that same year, he was shipped to become a platoon leader of the 54th Philippine Constabulary Battalion in Maguindanao.
For six years, from 1980 to 1986, Bartolome served in Mindanao. He was the Ex-O of the 441 PC Company in Lanao del Norte and 457 PC Company in North Cotabato. He later became commanding officer of the 480 PC Company in Cotabato City.
After the historic EDSA Revolution in 1986, Bartolome became an instructor at the PC Training Command in Cavite. He held this position until 1988. From the passion of classroom teaching, Bartolome returned to Mindanao, this time as chief of the Military Training Group in Camp Parang in Maguindanao.
He held the position for three years before being appointed in 1990 as commanding officer of the 480 Police Mobile Group in Cotabato City.
In 1993, he was chosen to head the Real Property Management Division under the PNP Headquarters’ Directorate for Logistics.
In between his busy schedule as police officer, Bartolome furthered his education by taking up a Masteral Degree in Business Administration at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, a course he finished in 1995.
From taking care of the national police’s logistics, he was appointed as administration, budget and fiscal officer of the PNP’s Directorate for Research and Development.
At the same time, he was privileged to be an instructor at the National Police Agency in Japan where he shared his expertise.
He then became the PNP spokesman and chief of the PNP Public Information Office in 1999, a position he held until 2001.
From there, his next posting was as chief of the Directorial Staff of the PNP Headquarters Support Service.
He was then appointed and served as provincial director of the Tarlac Police Provincial Office. After finishing his tenure in Tarlac, he was back again as national police spokesman and Philippine Intelligence Operation chief from 2007 to 2009.
Also in 2009, he finished his Doctorate of Philosophy in Criminology at the Philippine College of Criminology in Manila.
From June 2009 to August 2010, he held the positions of director of the PNP Community Relations Group and regional director of PNP in Region IV-A.
Throughout his career, Bartolome received awards that became testaments to his dedication and service to the country.
For three consecutive years from 1983 to 1985, Bartolome was named PC Junior Officer of the Year in Central Mindanao and nationwide.
Other medals and citations include: two Distinguished Service Medals, four Special Service Medals, two Heroism Medals, 19 Efficiency Medals, two Outstanding Achievement Medals, two Good Conduct Medals, one Bronze Cross Medal, 13 PNP Merit Medals, 10 Military Merit Medals, seven Military Commendation Medals and 14 PNP Commendation Medals.
Moreover, he was made PC TRACOM Officer of the Year in 1989, received the District Director of the Year in 1992, PPSC President’s Award in 1998, PMA Cavalier Award for Special Field in 1999, Best Senior PCO of the Year in 2003 and 2004, PMA Cavalier Award for Staff Functions in 2006, Provincial Director of the Best Police Provincial Office of the Year in Central Luzon in 2006, and Best Senior PCO of the Year in the field of Operation in Central Luzon in 2006.
Solid commitment
As NCRPO chief, Bartolome is focusing on making sure that Metro Manila is safe from terrorist threats and at the same time, the police force under his leaderships is going after gangs and criminal elements.
He is a believer in the importance of police and community partnership in attaining a climate of peace.
He knows that the road ahead is strewn with stumbling blocks, but as he says in his assumption speech (see sidebar), quoting a Chinese proverb, “We must keep on stepping.”
‘A more credible, reliable and effective service to the public’
NCRPO chief Director Bartolome’s acceptance speech at Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, October 15, 2010.
A Chinese proverb says that “To get through the hardest journey, we need to take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.”
An assumption of a new post can be considered a tough journey. Now, as I take over the post as the new regional director of the NCRPO (National Capital Region Police Office), I am well aware that I am in for a difficult expedition ahead.
But another saying also mentions that it is not destination that matters but the journey and the lessons that you have learned along the way.
Indeed, the PNP (Philippine National Police) particularly the NCRPO, has been on a hard journey, but these obstacles should serve as a motivation to improve and enhance the capability of the men and women of the NCRPO.
With this in mind, allow me to thank our Chief of the PNO, Director Gen. Raul M. Bacalzo for his faith and confidence in giving me the post of the NCRPO Regional Director.
Like I have said, I am well aware that I have my work cut out for me, but I am prepared to take on the challenges.
Allow me also to extend my gratitude to Police Director Leocadio Santiago for his support as I take over
the NCRPO command.
As the Chinese proverb says, we must keep on stepping. That is why I would like to ask for the support and cooperation of every uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the NCRPO as we step together in serving and providing a more credible, reliable and effective service to the public.
I look forward to starting this new chapter of my journey with all of you, and I do hope that with everyone working together, we can make the NCRPO achieve even greater heights.
Thank you everyone.
Mabuhay ang PNP at ang NCRPO
THANK YOU EVERYONE.
MABUHAY ANG PNP AT ANG NCRPO.
From 12 hours of agony to weeks of blame and controversy
Monday, August 23, at about 10 a.m.: Dismissed chief Senior Insp. Rolando Mendoza takes 25 passengers in a tourist bus hostage in Intramuros.
Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Mendoza releases some of the hostages while negotiations are ongoing.
Between 2 and 3 p.m.: Mendoza starts posting messages on the bus window: “Big mistake to correct a big wrong decision,” “Big deal will start after 3 p.m. today.”
3 p.m.: Negotiators give in to Mendoza’s demand to refuel the bus. Mendoza’s brother Gregorio talks to him on the phone and asks for an extension of the deadline.
3:30 p.m.: Mendoza posts a message that read “Media now.”
Between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Mendoza releases another hostage. Food is delivered to the hostages. Negotiations are still ongoing.
6 p.m.: A letter from the Ombudsman is given to Mendoza.
At about 7 p.m.: Mendoza’s brother, Gregorio is arrested.
At about 7:30 p.m.: The bus driver escapes and says all the hostages had been killed.
Between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.: Gunshots are heard from the bus. Members of the Special Weapons and Tactics start assault operations.
At about 8:40 p.m.: The dead body of the hostage taker is seen. Police secures the area and rescues surviving hostages.
August 24, 12:30 a.m.: President Benigno Aquino 3rd holds a televised press conference.
August 26: The Senate conducts hearing on the bungled hostage taking operations where all officials involved in the incident are invited to tell their stories and shed light on the incident.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, the Palace convenes the Incident Investigation and Review Committee (IIRC) during the first week of September.
September 6: The IIRC is formed to probe the bloody August 23 hostage taking in Manila.
The IIRC probe holds a five-day marathon hearing. The team also went to the Manila hostage site to also include in the report their observations there.
In between hearings, the IIRC sent two teams to Hong Kong to interview survivors of the incident and retrieve three of eight cell phones turned over earlier to authorities of the Chinese territory.
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said the first team, composed of Philippine National Police-Scene of the Crime Operatives (PNP-SOCO), left the country at about 7:55 a.m. The second team was composed of a special prosecutor of the Department of Justice (DOJ) and officers of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
The police team is composed of Superintendents Lorlie Nilo Arroyo and Reynaldo Dimalanta de Guzman, while the NBI-DOJ is composed of Assistant State Prosecutor Cielito Celi, NBI head agent Danielito Lalusis and ballistician Perla Landicho.
September 17: The IIRC finally submits advance copy of its report regarding the August 23 bus hostage crisis to President Aquino, according to Secretary Ricky Carandang, head of the presidential communications group.
The President received the report from the IIRC headed by Justice Secretary Leila de Lima who said that “parts of the report will include recitation of facts, evaluation of facts, identifying who is accountable for the tragedy and the recommendations.”
The IIRC stated at least 10 people in government and media sectors will be held answerable for the hostage tragic ending.
Mr. Aquino formed a review panel headed by the Palace legal team, headed by Ed de Mesa and Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa, to further review recommendations of the IIRC.
The receipt of the report came during the time when President Aquino was about to leave for a seven-day official trip to US on September 20. A day before he left the country, the President said that the announcement of the findings would be done upon his return from US. He vowed at a news conference that the copies of the report would be available and accessible online.
At the same press conference, de Mesa hinted that “we are upholding most of the recommendations . . . (there would be) just a realignment of certain charges.”
Mr. Aquino said he wanted to make sure the charges that will be filed would prosper in court.
Upon the President’s return to the country, Malacañang once again reset the date for the release puff the results of its legal review of the IIRC report.
Prior to his US trip, Aquino said the review would be out October 6, but a “draft” of the said report was leaked to media (an ABS-CBN report dated October 8) “absolving” some officials involved in the incident.
It was during the second week of October when President Aquino announced at a news conference the results of the IIRC report. He concurred with the findings of the leaked Palace report on the IIRC recommendations.
The National Peace and Order Council, the Crisis Management Committee and other things the experts didn’t know
The issue of accountability in the Quirino hostage crisis has been muddled in the dizzying media reports, accusations from left and right, numerous commentaries made by self-appointed experts, and in some ways, even the Incident Investigation and Review Committee (IIRC) report. The media, critics and bodies such as the IIRC point to the culpability of various offices and individuals.
So far, however, there appears to be no clear systematic framework being used in assigning culpability. One question that begs to be asked is this: In the light of the value we, as a society, place on the sometimes conflicting views on accountability, press freedom, national security and right to life, what is a fair and just basis for apportioning responsibility in this particular case? Is there a basis for the indictment of the current public officials taking the blame or are we missing something?
1. Policy Framework
It is clear that the process of ensuring accountability cannot be treated in an unsystematic and arbitrary manner. It should be grounded in the relevant national policies and laws. The IIRC report and the media have repeatedly pointed out to the Crisis Management Manual. Little mention, however, has been made about other relevant policies that need to be considered.
Executive Order (EO) 309 of 1987, EO 320 of 1988, Memorandum Circular 121 of 2000, EO 773 of 2009, the Crisis Management Manual of 2000, and the Hostage Negotiations Manual collectively provide the legal and administrative basis for the Peace and Order Councils and the Crisis Management Committees, and outlines their roles in responding to threats to peace and order, including terrorism and hostage situations. It also outlines the roles and responsibilities that each and every agency and official is expected to perform.
2. Peace and Order Councils
The National Peace and Order Council (NPOC) is tasked to contribute to the strategies of the National Security Council, coordinate and monitor, and serve as a forum for deliberation for peace and order concerns. This executive body in essence plans, monitors, and oversees the manner by which authorities respond to peace and order issues and problems at the national level. [1]
2.1. The NPOC is chaired by the secretary of Interior and Local Government (SILG). Its members include: the secretaries of the Department of Justice, Department of Foreign Affairs, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of National Defense, Department of Agriculture, Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Health, Department of Trade and Industry, Department of Transportation and Communications, Department of Education, and the Executive Secretary and Press Secretary. Also members are the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Director of the National Bureau of Investigation. It further includes the chairmen of the Dangerous Drugs Board, the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, and the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission. It also counts the Director General of the National Security Council (NSC), the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, as well as three representatives from the private sector appointed by the President of the Philippines. [2] Peace and
Order Councils exist at the national level, as well as the regional, provincial, city, and municipal levels.
2.2. The Regional Peace and Order Councils (RPOCs) are composed of the region’s Provincial Governors, the Mayors of the Highly Urbanized Cities, the Presidents of the Leagues of Municipalities, representatives of component cities and the private sector, and wherever applicable, the regional counterparts of the departments, offices and agencies enumerated in the NPOC. The Chairman and Vice Chairman are appointed by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary with the approval of the President of the Philippines. [3]
2.3. The Provincial Peace and Order Councils (PPOC) are headed by the Provincial Governors as Chairman and the Vice Governors as Vice Chairman. Its members are composed of one representative of the Sangguniang Lalawigan, three representatives from the private sector, and wherever applicable, the provincial counterparts of the departments, offices and agencies as enumerated in the NPOC. [4]
2.4. The City or Municipal Peace and Order Council (CPOC or MPOC) are headed by the Mayor as Chairman and the Vice Mayor as Vice Chairman. Its membership consists of one representative or the Sangguniang Panlungsod or Sangguniang Bayan, three representatives from the private sector, and the municipal counterparts of the departments, offices and agencies as enumerated in the NPOC, wherever applicable. [5]
2.5. The RPOCs, PPOCs, CPOCs, and MPOCs are tasked to perform similar duties and functions as the NPOC, at their level of jurisdiction. As per E.O. 773, this includes: [6]
· Serving as a forum for dialogue and deliberation of major issues and problems affecting peace and order coming up with measures which will improve or enhance peace and order and public safety;
· Recommending measures to converge and orchestrate internal security operations efforts of civil authorities and agencies, military and police;
· Applying moral suasion to and/or recommend sanctions against local chief executives who are giving material and political support to the Communist rebels;
· Monitoring the provision of livelihood and infrastructure development programs and projects in the remote rural and indigenous population areas adopted to isolate them from the Communist rebels;
· Agitating/arousing, organizing and mobilizing ideological, political and organization works;
· And performing all other functions assigned by law, the President or the NPOC.
3. Crisis Management Committees (CMCs)
As per Philippine government policy, all terrorist-based crises (including hostage situations) are generally police matters and shall be handled as such unless the situation escalates into that which requires a higher unit of authority to carry out the government’s Anti-Terrorism Policy. [7]
3.1. Crisis Management Committees (CMCs) are designated to handle “terrorist-based” crisis, which include hostage situations. The CMC is activated by the appropriate level of the POC with jurisdiction over the incident to “direct the mobilization of necessary government resources to assist in the resolution of a crisis.” It is also tasked to “set the mode of interoperability between concerned agencies to ensure that operational demands during the crisis period are aptly met, and all government actions are coordinated and complementary.” [8]
3.2. In the event of terrorist activities (including hostage taking), the local commander of the PNP is tasked to immediately take all necessary steps to resolve the crisis and/or prevent it from escalating. A higher PNP unit such as the provincial or regional command should immediately take full control and responsibility of the situation, if the crisis is beyond the operational capability of the local PNP unit, “when its judgment calls for such an action.” [9] If a crisis is not resolved at the local police level, the POC of the municipality or province affected by the crises immediately convenes and immediately organizes/activates a CMC headed by the concerned local chief executive (the mayor or governor as the case may be) with guidance from the national government, in accordance with the Crisis Management Manual. [10]
3.3. The CMC orchestrates all efforts to resolve a crisis through careful coordination of all agencies concerned. It is not the negotiating team. Thus, local executives or CMC members shall refrain from acting as negotiators or mediators so as not to raise the stakes in a hostage crisis situation. The CMC, instead, designates an official negotiator preferably from the pool of trained negotiators from the PNP or AFP. [11] At the same time, the CMC tasks the police and/or the military to craft and prepare a contingency plan for the use of reasonable force if peaceful measures are exhausted. The local CMC ensures the continuity of all government actions and efforts on the groundntil its responsibility has been assumed by a higher CMC or agency of the national government. [12]
3.4. When a crisis has evolved into a military situation where the perpetrators have preponderant military capability, the AFP unit having jurisdiction over the affected municipality or province shall take a proactive role to assist the PNP and local governments concerned in resolving the crisis. [13] Other government agencies, when requested, shall render assistance to the local or national CMC according to their mandates and expertise at all stages of the crisis. [14]
4. The National Crisis Management Committee
4.1. Incidents arising from public law and order problems are normally handled by the National Peace and Order Council (NPOC). [15] If a situation arises from internal security threats and evolves into a national security concern, the Cabinet Cluster “E” or the Cabinet Cluster on Security and Political Development is activated and designated as the national CMC tasked to deal with the situation. The national CMC includes the Secretaries of Interior and Local Government, Justice, Foreign Affairs, National Defense, and the Director-General of the National Security Council as well as the Presidential Legislative Liaison Officer for the Senate and the House of Representatives. [16] The national CMC may take over the responsibilities of the local CMC, or give strategic and policy guidance in support of their efforts. [17]
4.2. The Cluster “E” acting as the national CMC may designate a lead Cabinet member who is the head of the lead agency or the office of primary responsibility (OPR) that is addressing the situation on the ground, to oversee the implementation of the Policy or strategic guidance of the Cluster “E.” The OPR and its head shall have the flexibility to configure the task units/ entities and utilize the resources and agencies of the department concerned to effectively ensure unity of command. [18] In the case of the Quirino hostage incident, the general consensus is that the DILG is the office of primary responsibility.
Sources:
[1] E.O. 309, and EO 320 as amended by EO 773 of 2009 Section 2.a to d.
[2] Ibid, Section 1.a.
[3] Ibid, Section 1. b.
[4] Ibid, Section 1. c.
[5] Ibid, Section 1. d.
[6] Ibid, Section 3. a to f
[7] Memorandum Circular No. 121 of 2000 C.5
[8] Ibid, Section C.6
[9] Ibid, Section D.1
[10] Ibid, Section D.2.a.
[11] Ibid, Section D.2.b.
[12] Ibid, Section D.2.c and d
[13] Ibid, Section D.3.c and d
[14] Ibid, Section D.5.a
[15] Memorandum Circular No. 121 of 2000, Section D.4.a
[16]http://www.unescap.org/drpad/publication/integra/volume1/philippines/1pl01a01.htm#ClusterE:SecurityandPoliticalDevelopment
[17] Ibid, Section D.4.b and c
[18] Ibid, Section D.4.d
Source: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/sunday-times/29780-police-chief-supt-nicanor-bartolomea-new-brand-of-service
Friday, October 15, 2010
Santiago turns over NCRPO to Bartolome
MANILA, Philippines - National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) chief Director Leocadio Santiago on Friday finally left his post and turned it over to Chief Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome.
Santiago turned over the post to Bartolome during a ceremony held at the NCRPO headquarters at Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan.
Bartolome is leaving his post as Calabarzon [Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon] regional police chief.
Police spokesman Agrimero Cruz Jr. said Thursday that aside from Bartolome, Chief Superintendent Samuel Pagdilao of the police's Western Visayas regional police office, was also being eyed for the post.
Pagdilao, meanwhile, has been appointed director of the Calabarzon police regional office.
Santiago was ordered relieved by Philippine National Police chief Raul Bacalzo after Malacañang ordered the filing of an administrative complaint against him over the botched negotiations for the August 23 Manila hostage crisis, which left 8 Hong Kong tourists dead.
Santiago's relief was not immediately implemented as the police leadership had to ask permission from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) because of the existing election ban on appointments.
Bacalzo had said that Santiago was relieved from the NCRPO because he needs to prepare for the administrative complaint.
“The relief is done to ensure I have full time to focus on the investigation when the investigation body wanted me any time of the day I'd be available and not be cumbered by any responsibilities,” Santiago said.
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/10/15/10/santiago-turns-over-ncrpo-bartolome
Santiago turned over the post to Bartolome during a ceremony held at the NCRPO headquarters at Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan.
Bartolome is leaving his post as Calabarzon [Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon] regional police chief.
Police spokesman Agrimero Cruz Jr. said Thursday that aside from Bartolome, Chief Superintendent Samuel Pagdilao of the police's Western Visayas regional police office, was also being eyed for the post.
Pagdilao, meanwhile, has been appointed director of the Calabarzon police regional office.
Santiago was ordered relieved by Philippine National Police chief Raul Bacalzo after Malacañang ordered the filing of an administrative complaint against him over the botched negotiations for the August 23 Manila hostage crisis, which left 8 Hong Kong tourists dead.
Santiago's relief was not immediately implemented as the police leadership had to ask permission from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) because of the existing election ban on appointments.
Bacalzo had said that Santiago was relieved from the NCRPO because he needs to prepare for the administrative complaint.
“The relief is done to ensure I have full time to focus on the investigation when the investigation body wanted me any time of the day I'd be available and not be cumbered by any responsibilities,” Santiago said.
Posted at 10/15/2010 4:26 PM | Updated as of 10/15/2010 9:52 PM
NCRPO chief Director Bartolome’s acceptance speech
NCRPO chief Director Bartolome’s acceptance speech at Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan, October 15, 2010.
A Chinese proverb says that “To get through the hardest journey, we need to take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.”
An assumption of a new post can be considered a tough journey. Now, as I take over the post as the new regional director of the NCRPO (National Capital Region Police Office), I am well aware that I am in for a difficult expedition ahead.
But another saying also mentions that it is not destination that matters but the journey and the lessons that you have learned along the way.
Indeed, the PNP (Philippine National Police) particularly the NCRPO, has been on a hard journey, but these obstacles should serve as a motivation to improve and enhance the capability of the men and women of the NCRPO.
With this in mind, allow me to thank our Chief of the PNO, Director Gen. Raul M. Bacalzo for his faith and confidence in giving me the post of the NCRPO Regional Director.
Like I have said, I am well aware that I have my work cut out for me, but I am prepared to take on the challenges.
Allow me also to extend my gratitude to Police Director Leocadio Santiago for his support as I take over the NCRPO command.
As the Chinese proverb says, we must keep on stepping. That is why I would like to ask for the support and cooperation of every uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the NCRPO as we step together in serving and providing a more credible, reliable and effective service to the public.
I look forward to starting this new chapter of my journey with all of you, and I do hope that with everyone working together, we can make the NCRPO achieve even greater heights.
Thank you everyone.
Mabuhay ang PNP at ang NCRPO
THANK YOU EVERYONE.
MABUHAY ANG PNP AT ANG NCRPO.
A Chinese proverb says that “To get through the hardest journey, we need to take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.”
An assumption of a new post can be considered a tough journey. Now, as I take over the post as the new regional director of the NCRPO (National Capital Region Police Office), I am well aware that I am in for a difficult expedition ahead.
But another saying also mentions that it is not destination that matters but the journey and the lessons that you have learned along the way.
Indeed, the PNP (Philippine National Police) particularly the NCRPO, has been on a hard journey, but these obstacles should serve as a motivation to improve and enhance the capability of the men and women of the NCRPO.
With this in mind, allow me to thank our Chief of the PNO, Director Gen. Raul M. Bacalzo for his faith and confidence in giving me the post of the NCRPO Regional Director.
Like I have said, I am well aware that I have my work cut out for me, but I am prepared to take on the challenges.
Allow me also to extend my gratitude to Police Director Leocadio Santiago for his support as I take over the NCRPO command.
As the Chinese proverb says, we must keep on stepping. That is why I would like to ask for the support and cooperation of every uniformed and non-uniformed personnel of the NCRPO as we step together in serving and providing a more credible, reliable and effective service to the public.
I look forward to starting this new chapter of my journey with all of you, and I do hope that with everyone working together, we can make the NCRPO achieve even greater heights.
Thank you everyone.
Mabuhay ang PNP at ang NCRPO
THANK YOU EVERYONE.
MABUHAY ANG PNP AT ANG NCRPO.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Motorists warned vs ‘bundol’ gang along C-5 road
By Abigail Kwok
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 18:44:00 11/09/2010
MANILA, Philippines—Motorists are told to take extra precaution when traveling along C-5 road as a notorious robbery syndicate is believed to be preying on motorists traversing along this highway, particularly those coming in from the airport.
“We are giving special attention to C-5 (road),” National Capital Region police office director Chief Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome said in an interview.
The warning came after Metro Manila police discovered that there were “high” incidents recorded in the beltway stretching from Quezon City to Taguig city involving the notorious robbery group.
The “bundol” (bump) gang usually targets foreigners or overseas Filipino workers. Their modus operandi involves bumping at unsuspecting vehicles. Once the driver of that vehicle alights, the suspects will then forcibly take the vehicle as well as the victim’s other personal belongings.
Bartolome said the latest victim of the “bundol” gang was the San Diego family. Last Friday, the San Diego family on board a Mitsubishi Montero had just fetched their daughter from the airport when they were attacked by the “bundol” gang along C-5 road.
Early this morning, police arrested two members of the robbery group and recovered the vehicle of the San Diegos.
Asked why the group was specifically operating along C-5 road, Bartolome pointed to the highway’s proximity to the airport and motorists coming from the airport usually pass along this highway.
“It is also possible that someone from the airport is tipping off this group as to their possible victims,” Bartolome added.
Bartolome vowed that there will be increased police vigilance in this highway through more police checkpoints and the deployment of MASCO policemen, or the motorcycle anti-street crime operatives.
Police also gave the following tips to motorists to avoid falling prey to the “bundol” gang:
• Be conscious of your movement and take note if someone is following you;
• If you are bumped along a major highway in a suspicious manner, do not stop. Instead, find the nearest police station or gas station. Do not stop in areas where there is poor lighting.
Police Highway Patrol Group director Chief Superintendent Leonardo Espina added, “It is highly illogical for someone to hit you on a speeding highway when you are traveling at a speed of 60 to 80 kilometers per hour.”
“If you get hit while you are moving at that speed, then it’s probably intentional. Do not stop or confront the suspect. Go to the nearest police station,” he added.
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 18:44:00 11/09/2010
MANILA, Philippines—Motorists are told to take extra precaution when traveling along C-5 road as a notorious robbery syndicate is believed to be preying on motorists traversing along this highway, particularly those coming in from the airport.
“We are giving special attention to C-5 (road),” National Capital Region police office director Chief Superintendent Nicanor Bartolome said in an interview.
The warning came after Metro Manila police discovered that there were “high” incidents recorded in the beltway stretching from Quezon City to Taguig city involving the notorious robbery group.
The “bundol” (bump) gang usually targets foreigners or overseas Filipino workers. Their modus operandi involves bumping at unsuspecting vehicles. Once the driver of that vehicle alights, the suspects will then forcibly take the vehicle as well as the victim’s other personal belongings.
Bartolome said the latest victim of the “bundol” gang was the San Diego family. Last Friday, the San Diego family on board a Mitsubishi Montero had just fetched their daughter from the airport when they were attacked by the “bundol” gang along C-5 road.
Early this morning, police arrested two members of the robbery group and recovered the vehicle of the San Diegos.
Asked why the group was specifically operating along C-5 road, Bartolome pointed to the highway’s proximity to the airport and motorists coming from the airport usually pass along this highway.
“It is also possible that someone from the airport is tipping off this group as to their possible victims,” Bartolome added.
Bartolome vowed that there will be increased police vigilance in this highway through more police checkpoints and the deployment of MASCO policemen, or the motorcycle anti-street crime operatives.
Police also gave the following tips to motorists to avoid falling prey to the “bundol” gang:
• Be conscious of your movement and take note if someone is following you;
• If you are bumped along a major highway in a suspicious manner, do not stop. Instead, find the nearest police station or gas station. Do not stop in areas where there is poor lighting.
Police Highway Patrol Group director Chief Superintendent Leonardo Espina added, “It is highly illogical for someone to hit you on a speeding highway when you are traveling at a speed of 60 to 80 kilometers per hour.”
“If you get hit while you are moving at that speed, then it’s probably intentional. Do not stop or confront the suspect. Go to the nearest police station,” he added.
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