Cuevas lauds RMO6’s feat as nat’l winner (March 09, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The region’s top cop is all praises for the Regional Maritime Office 6 (RMO6) after it emerged as the Best Performing Regional Office in the annual search of the Maritime Group.
RMO6 received Plaque of Merit last March 1, 2010 during the Maritime Group (MARIG) celebration of the PNP 19th founding anniversary at Camp Crame, Quezon City. It bested 14 other regional offices.
Cuevas lauded the accomplishments of RMO6 in 2009.
RMO6 has apprehended 1,125 persons as a result of its 156 anti-illegal fishing operations. It also confiscated 187 fishing vessels and some 7,117 kilos of assorted fishes.
“May its feat inspire other National Support Units and other PNP units to deliver better results in their campaigns to serve and protect the community,” Cuevas said.
RMO6 was also a recipient of Best Performing National Operational Support Unit award during the PRO6’s celebration of the 19th PNP Anniversary last February 10.
This year’s theme of MARIG’s celebration of the 19th PNP day was “Maritime Pulis at Mamamayan Bayanihang Pangkatahimikan at Pangkaayusan sa Karagatan”.
ABS-CBN Foundation’s Managing Director, Regina Paz “Gina” Lopez, was its Guest of Honor and Speaker.
Human Security Act: SUSPENDED (March 09, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The Police Regional Office 6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, echoed the declaration of the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) regarding the suspension of Republic Act 9372 or also known as the Human Security Act (HSA).
Cuevas said the ATC suspended the implementation some provisions of HSA for one month before and two months after the national and local elections.
ATC cited Section 62 of RA 9372 that states “…the provisions of this Act shall be automatically suspended one month before and two months after the holding of any election.”
Cuevas said, with the suspension of HSA, law enforcement agencies cannot use the provisions of HSA as bases for filing cases of acts punishable under Section 3 of the said law. He advised them to file cases using the provisions of the Revised Penal Code, and other spread laws.
Section 3 of HSA enumerates the following provisions of the Revised Penal Code:
a. Article 122 (Piracy in General and Mutiny in the High Seas or in the Philippine Waters);
b. Article 134 (Rebellion or Insurrection);
c. Article 134-a (Coup d' Etat), including acts committed by private persons;
d. Article 248 (Murder);
e. Article 267 (Kidnapping and Serious Illegal Detention);
f. Article 324 (Crimes Involving Destruction), or under
1. Presidential Decree No. 1613 (The Law on Arson);
2. Republic Act No. 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Waste Control Act of 1990);
3. Republic Act No. 5207 (Atomic Energy Regulatory and Liability Act of 1968);
4. Republic Act No. 6235 (Anti-Hijacking Law);
5. Presidential Decree No. 532 (Anti-Piracy and Anti-Highway Robbery Law of 1974); and,
6. Presidential Decree No. 1866, as amended (Decree Codifying the Laws on Illegal and Unlawful Possession, Manufacture, Dealing in, Acquisition or Disposition of Firearms, Ammunitions or Explosives)
thereby sowing and creating a condition of widespread and extraordinary fear and panic among the populace, in order to coerce the government to give in to an unlawful demand shall be guilty of the crime of terrorism and shall suffer the penalty of forty years of imprisonment, without the benefit of parole as provided for under Act No. 4103, otherwise known as the Indeterminate Sentence Law, as amended.
PRO6 creates STG “Salakot” to intensify proactive security this election (March 09, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The three election-violent related incidents (ERVIs) in Western Visayas caused Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) to create a task group to intensify and supplement existing elections operational activities particularly the proactive measures and incident management in coordination with Commission on Elections and other security forces in classified Election Wathlist of Areas (EWAS).
The Special Task Group (STG) “Salakot” is headed by PRO6 deputy director for Operations, Police Senior Superintendent Melchor Fajardo, and will be directly supervised by PRO6 top cop, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, in his concurrent capacity as the Regional Task Group Commander of HOPE 2010.
Cuevas said the STG “Salakot” is aimed to employ psychological emphasis to all candidates of the existence of more independent and well-equipped, dedicated units that may strike anywhere in the region particularly in EWAS to enforce PNP election mandates without fear or favor.
To date, there are three ERVIS reported by PRO6: (1) the slaying of Brgy. Councilor Aresnio Flaviano of Brgy Loong, Concepcion, Iloilo on February 13; (2) the killing of former mayor and a present candidate Luis Mondia Jr of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental on February 17 in front of Jaro Cathedral; and, (3) the burning of a tractor owned by mayoralty candidate in Lemery, Iloilo for the failure to pay Permit to Campaign to the Communist Terrorists. The throwing of grenade this morning (Feb. 8) in Carlos Bakeshop, a store owned by the children of incumbent Mayor and a candidate for Congressman in Iloilo City, Jerry Treñas, is still pending to be included in the list of ERVIs depending on the result of the investigation.
Cuevas also said that the creation of STG “Salakot” is to further assure the public of the capability of the PNP and other security forces in the region to make the May 10 elections not only successful but also peaceful and orderly.
7 security guards among the gunban violators (March 07, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – Of the 124 arrested violators of Comelec gun ban in Western Visayas, seven of whom are security guards.
This is what the latest count of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) on the number of arrested violators of Republic Act 8740 which prohibits the carrying of firearms, explosives and deadly weapons during the 150-day election period.
The said report said disclosed that there are now 101 civilians, four members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, seven government officials, two members of CAFGU, 1 member of CPP/NPA and two members of RPA/ABB are among the arrested gun ban violators.
Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (PPO) still leads the accomplishments with 43 arrested persons, 39 confiscated firearms, and 36 cases filed in court.
Bacolod City Police Office (PO) has 20 arrested persons, 12 confiscated firearms, and filed 17 cases in court.
Capiz PPO has 17 arrested persons, 16 confiscated firearms, and filed in court 14 cases.
Iloilo PPO has 12 arrested persons, 11 firearms confiscated, and 11 cases filed.
Antique PPO has arrested 10 persons, confiscated nine firearms, and filed 10 cases in court.
Iloilo City PO has nine arrested persons, six firearms confiscated and filed 9 cases in court.
Aklan has also nine arrested persons, confiscated five firearms and filed nine cases in court.
Guimaras has four arrested violators, confiscated two firearms, and filed four cases in court.
PRO6 also reported 31 bladed weapons and five grenades confiscated from some of the suspects.
PRO6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, reiterated the warning to gun owners that despite their permits to possess the firearms they can still be arrested for violation of gun ban since the permit to carry firearms outside of residence is suspended temporarily this election period.
“This campaign of the government is to ensure an honest, orderly and peaceful May 10, 2010 national and local elections,” he said.
Cuevas also warned the public of the unscrupulous persons who are selling fake PTCFOR for PhP5,000.00
“Please report to the nearest police stations the presence of persons who are doing this kind of business in your area,” he said.
PRO6 sets 8 peace pacts for HOPE (March 04, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – In its pursuit for an honest, orderly and peaceful May 10, 2010 elections, the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) schedules eight peace covenant signing ceremonies in six provinces and two highly urbanized cities of Western Visayas.
PRO6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani R Cuevas, said two of these peace pacts have already been forged. Bacolod City held it on January 17 and the Province of Iloilo have it yesterday afternoon.
Cuevas revealed that six covenant signing ceremonies are already set. Guimaras will hold it today (March 5) at St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church, San Miguel, Jordan. In Aklan, it will be on March 9 at 9:00 a.m. at St. John de Baptist Church, Kalibo Cathedral, Kalibo. Negros Occidental will hat it on March 10 or 11 at 2:00 p.m. at Provincial Capitol Multi-Purpose Center, Bacolod City. In Iloilo City, it will be on March 13, the time and venue are yet to be determined. In Capiz, the pact signing will on March 19 at 1:30 p.m. at Roxas City Cathedral, Roxas City; and, Antique will have it on March 22.
Cuevas said the covenant signing is a manifestation of the common desire of political candidates and other agencies involved in the election for an honest, orderly and peaceful May 10, 2010 polls.
“It is too an evidence that all who are seeking elective positions are ready to level the playing field by adhering to our election laws to attain an honest, orderly, and peaceful elections,” he said.
The top cop also assured the public and the political candidates that the region’s police force will remain non-partisan in a common bid for a credible election”.
Gun Ban violators reached 112 (March 01 , 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The Police Regional Office 6 has now recorded to date 112 violators of gun ban in Western Visayas.
The number of persons arrested include 93 civilians, two members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, six government officials and 11 other violators (security guards, NPA, and CAFGU).
As a result, a total of 90 firearms, 27 bladed weapons and five grenades were confiscated from the violators.
With these, there are now 92 cases filed in court while 13 cases are still being prepared for filing.
Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (PPO) still has the most number of arrested persons with 36, with 34 firearms confiscated, and 26 cases filed. Bacolod City Police Office (PO) has 19 persons arrested with 11 firearms confiscated, and 16 cases filed. Capiz PPO comes close with 16 persons arrested, confiscated 15 firearms and filed 14 cases. Antique PPO has arrested 9 persons, confiscated 9 firearms, and filed nine cases.
PRO6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas said that the increase of apprehensions on the violation of Comelec gun ban is a manifestation of the intensified operations of our law enforcers especially on the conduct of checkpoints/chokepoints and other saturation drives.
“We have to continue our enhanced police visibility operations to apprehend those who violate the gun ban to achieve an orderly, honest and peaceful elections comes May 10, 2010.” he added.
WV has more than 100 violators of gun ban (Feb 25, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The Police Regional Office 6 has now recorded to date 105 violators of gun ban in Western Visayas.
The arrests include 87 civilians, two members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, six government officials and ten others (security guards, NPA, and CAFGU).
As a result, there are 83 firearms, 24 bladed weapons and two grenades confiscated from the violators.
There are now 75 cases filed in court while 22 are still being prepared for filing.
Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (PPO) still has the most number of arrested persons with 33, 31 confiscated firearms, and 20 cases filed. Bacolod City Police Office (PO) has arrested 19 persons, confiscated 11 firearms, and filed 11 cases. Capiz PPO has arrested 15 persons, confiscated 14 firearms and filed 13 cases. Antique PPO has arrested 10 persons, confiscated 9 firearms, and filed eight cases.
With the order of arrest, confiscated firearms and cases filed in court, Iloilo PPO has 9-7-7; Iloilo City PO has 8-5-8; Aklan PPO has 8-5-5; and Guimaras with 3-1-3, respectively
PRO6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas said the ballooning statistics on gun ban is an indication of the intensified operations of police force especially on the conduct of checkpoints/chokepoints and other saturation drives.
“We have to continue our enhanced police visibility operations to apprehend those who violate the gun ban,” he added.
One vote has power (4) (Feb 25, 2010)
Does my vote really matter? Like me, many Filipinos may sometimes doubt the impact of their one, solitary vote during elections. And maybe this is one reason for many Filipinos to remain apathetic with the upcoming May 10, 2010 elections.
The upcoming election is a milestone in our history as a nation. It is an opportunity to effect change in our government. But it is disheartening to realize that many of us think that our one, solitary vote is insignificant in our pursuit for change. This is not surprising though. The results of previous elections seemed to tell us that regardless of whom we voted, a corrupt and calloused leader still gets the power. This must be so because of alleged rampant cheating by those who have guns, goons and gold.
So, will this May 10, 2010 elections make a difference? Will the fully automated election system (AES) render our one, solitary vote justice?
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is saying that AES will not only make our election process efficient but also resolve the issue on cheating. The AES will lessen the human intervention in the counting and tallying of votes, the phase in the election process where cheating usually occurs. Commendable!
However, while the Comelec addresses the efficiency in the counting and tallying of votes, the success of the election is not guaranteed.
We have heard reports on failed field tests of Precinct Optical Scan units due to problem on signal, an indispensable element for this AES to work.
A survey also showed that 7 of the 10 Filipinos (or 71%) have less awareness or unaware of the new voting system.
With less than 70 days before the May 10, 2010 elections, mind-boggling questions regarding the AES are running in our minds. Will this AES really work for the best interest of the Filipinos? Are we ready to face and accept the outcome of having this AES? Will this AES make us feel that our one, solitary vote matters this election?
Despite the efforts of the Comelec and other advocacy groups to make everyone feel confident with the AES, many of us can’t still help but think that this May 10, 2010 is still a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”.
But I am in a contention that while we have so many doubts and fears regarding the AES, we still have no reason not to cast our one, solitary vote.
It is my conviction that the first thing we should do to dissipate our doubts and fears regarding the results of this upcoming elections is to go out of our homes, go to our respective polling precincts, cast our votes for candidates whom we believe can best represent our interests, and guard our votes.
FLAMES OF LOVE WARM THE FIRE VICTIMS
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with the victims of fire in Brgy Nabitasan
(Feb 16, 2010)
The day of hearts is still worth-celebrating amidst pains of tragic incidents.
This statement was proven true when Police Regional Office 6 in partnership with other groups celebrated Valentine’s Day with the more 180 victims of blaze in Brgy. Nabitasan, La Paz, Iloilo City in the midnight of January 23, 2010.
The activity was conceptualized by the Regional Public Information Office as PNP’s way of giving love for the said victims on the day of hearts.
With the support from Police Community Relations Section of Iloilo City Police Office, a feeding activity was held in the morning where soup and pieces of bread were the treats for the fire victims who are still on temporary shelter at the Barangay Nabitasan Elementary School and the Multi-Purpose Hall.
Armed with cups, bowls, casseroles, and spoons, children and adults alike queued to avail a cup-full of arroz caldo and hot pandesal.
It was a warm morning with the love from Mamang Pulis and Aling Pulis. It was a morning of a very warm Valentine’s Day.
Another treat awaited the fire victims in the afternoon of the same day. Packs of goodies from the students of Ramon Avanceña National High School and PRO6 were raffled to hopeful beneficiaries. There was a disparity in the number of victims and the packs of relief goods; the reason that not all could have a share. Nevertheless everyone was excited and happy for the gestures of concern and love from their police and fellow Ilonggos.
As the officers of the Supreme Student Government of the Ramon Avanceña National High School and PSSupt Ren Darroca, the Officer-in-Charge of the Regional Police Community Relations Division, turned over the packs of relief goods, smiles filled the air and love enveloped the surrounding.
Truly, these activities were just little things; but they indubitably left an imprint in the hearts and memories of the fire victims that Valentine’ Day.
It was indeed a date to remember!
180 PNP applicants admitted to police service (Feb 16, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) welcomed recently 180 new members in an oath taking ceremony at Camp Martin Delgado parade ground.
It was announced on December 2008 the opening of PNP Attrition Recruitment Program for 2009 to fill in the vacancies in the PNP due to retirement, death, dismissal and resignation of its members.
There were 615 applicants against the 180 quota allocation for Western Visayas.
PRO6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, administered the oath taking rite.
Cuevas challenged the neophyte cops to be supportive of the PNP Integrated Transformation Program by making themselves real epitomes of Mamang Pulis and Aling Pulis, who are God-fearing, humane, dependable, approachable, and presentable.
The recruits then underwent the reception rites where they performed different physical exercises to test their endurance, stamina and patience while under pressure.
While on temporary appointment status, they will undergo six months of Public Safety Basic Recruit Course at the Regional Training School 6, Bakyas, Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City; six months Field Training Program; and, 45-day PNP Modified Special Counter-insurgency Operations Unit Training at the 6th Regional Public Safety Management Battalion at Victorias City, Negros Occidental.
They will receive a monthly gross pay of PhP16, 317.00 plus other cash benefits.
Cuevas to Managuit’s claims: “Unfair and baseless ”(Feb 12, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The region’s top cop vehemently denies and describes the accusations of Mrs. Vilma Managuit, wife of the late SPOIII Rafael Managuit, as without basis and unfair.
Police Regional Office 6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, said the PNP has been supportive with the bereaved Managuit family.
The late Managuit died after his recovered grenade exploded at the Special Weapons and Tactics Detachment at Robinson’s Mall, De Leon St., Iloilo City at about 7:15 a.m of March 31 last year.
Cuevas said he ordered the immediate release of the financial assistance in a form of cash advance amounting to one hundred thousand pesos (PhP100,000.00) to the wife of the deceased.
Likewise, the late Managuit was awarded Medalya ng Kadakilaan or PNP Heroism Medal.
“We sympathized with them that was why we tried our best to help ease their burden and sorrow by extending the necessary support,” Cuevas said to clarify the accusation of Mrs Managuit of PNP’s non-recognition of her husband’ heroic death.
Managuit claimed that her husband well-deserved a recognition during the PRO6 celebration of the 19th PNP Anniversary yesterday.
Likewise, Cuevas clarified that the PRO6’s list of awardees for the 19th PNP Anniversary was patterned after the list of award categories given by PNP National Headquarters.
“We have other categories of awards last year that we did not have this year. In fact, it is almost new list of categories of awards that we used yesterday,” he said.
This year’s awards for individual category went to Police Chief Inspector Gilbert Gorero, Chief of Police of San Jose, Antique as national finalist in the 2009 Search for the LEAD PNP; Police Senior Inspector Lourdes Banzuelo of Iloilo City Police Office as the PNP lone awardee for the Civil Service Commission Search for the Dangal ng Banyan Award; Police Officer II Rina Salaya of Maasin Municipal Police Station as one of the Ten Outstanding Policewomen of the Philippines; and, Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) Nelson Cajilig as NUP of the Year.
28 police units to get new patrol cars (Feb 09, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) will distribute today 28 new Toyota Hi-Lux patrol cars to enhance police mobility, visibility, and response to emergencies and call for police assistance.
Three of these patrol cars will go to the province of Aklan for the municipalities of Batan and Madalag Municipal Police Stations (MPSs) and its Provincial Public Safety Management Company (PPSMC) and four patrol cars will go to Laua-an, Pandan, and Sibalom MPSs and PPSMC of the Province of Antique.
The province of Capiz is allotted four units of patrol cars for Dao, Sapian and Pontevedra MPSs; Guimaras will receive three patrol cars Jordan, Sibunag and Provincial Headquarters. The province of Iloilo will get 12 patrol cars for Lambunao, Leganes, Leon, San Dionisio, San Enrique, San Joaquin, San Miguel, Sta. Barbara, Sara, Tigbauan, Tubugan, and Provincial Headquarters.
Negros Occidental will receive two units for its PPSMC.
One patrol car will be given to the Regional Public Safety Management Battalion.
PRO6 top cop Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas said the acquisition of these patrol vehicles will ultimately improve police mobility and response to call for assistance.
“PRO6 has been adjudged to have the highest respect, trust and confidence rating by the community; it is only then proper for us to continuously improve our services for them,” Cuevas said.
The turn over of the patrol cars coincides with the celebration of PRO6 of the 19th PNP Anniversary.
PRO6 cites units, individuals and groups on the 19th PNP Day (Feb 09, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City - Eighteen awardees will be honored today as Police Regional Office 6 celebrates the 19th Anniversary of Philippine National Police.
Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office is named as the Model Police Provincial Office for 2009; San Carlos City Police Station as Model Urban Police Station; and, EB Magalona Police Station as Model Rural Police Station.
Other best units are 608th as Model Provincial Maneuver Unit; Regional Crime Laboratory Office 6 as Model National Support Unit for Administration; Regional Maritime Office 6 as Model National Support Unit for Operations; and, 6th Regional Public Safety Management Battalion receives special award for its participation as contingent to Task Force BAND-IT in Sulu province particularly in the campaign against criminality and insurgency.
Awards for individual category go to Police Chief Inspector Gilbert Gorero, Chief of Police of San Jose, Antique as national finalist in the 2009 Search for the LEAD PNP; Police Senior Inspector Lourdes Banzuelo of Iloilo City Police Office as the PNP lone awardee for the Civil Service Commission Search for the Dangal ng Banyan Award; Police Officer II Rina Salaya of Maasin Municipal Police Station as one of the Ten Outstanding Policewomen of the Philippines; and, Non-Uniformed Personnel (NUP) Nelson Cajilig as NUP of the Year.
PRO6 also gives awards to Iloilo City Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) as Model BPAT of the Year; Victorio Andrade, Ph.D. as resident auditor; Pastor Celino Villarete for his invaluable service in the moral transformation program of the PRO6; CPU TV Channel and DYLL Radyo ng Bayan for their support in the information and advocacy campaign of PRO6 against criminality, insurgency and terrorism; The News Today for providing PRO6 issues of its newspapers for a number of years thereby contributing immensely in the limited resources of the privileged police offices, and Smartcom, Inc. as reliable communications partner in various activities.
Awardees will receive Plaque of Merit and Best of the Best Unit Streamer.
The Head of the Directorate for Integrated Police Operations – Visayas, Police Director Ray Roderos, representing Chief PNP, Police Director General Jesus A. Versoza, will hand over the awards.
Neohyte cops pledge loyalty to PNP badge (Jan 27, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – A Badge of Honor ceremony was held Tuesday with the 261 police officers I (POIs) at the New Multi-Purpose Hall, Camp Martin Delgado, Fort San Pedro, Iloilo City
The ceremony was to remind the police officers of the source of their legal authority to discharge law enforcement functions as law enforcer.
“The virtues of service, honor and justice must remind us always to render the highest form of public service to our fellowmen”, Police Regional Office director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, told the participants.
“We are to serve the citizenry with the commitment of sacrifice and willingness to die in the service of God, country, and people,” he added.
The 261 POIs have just graduated from a Field Training Program – On the Job Training (FTP-OJT), a requirement in getting a permanent appointment status in the PNP.
Rev Father Noli Detoyato of San Jose Parish Church officiated the blessing of the PNP Badge and the participants.
Gun ban violators rose to 23 (Jan 21, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) arrested 23 persons for violations of Comelec gun ban as of this report.
The arrests were results of checkpoint/chokepoint operations, response to call for police assistance and saturation drive.
The police confiscated 18 firearms, four bladed weapons, one grenade and one explosive.
Ten cases were filed against the violators, while ten others are still under investigation and pending for filing.
A case against Senior Jail Officer II Jonathan Ibutnande, who was arrested on January 15, 2010 at Poblacion, Malinao, Aklan was dismissed per order of Ma. Maya Bien Q Mayor-Tolentino, Provincial Prosecutor of Aklan, on the ground that carrying of magazines and ammunitions alone is not construed as violations of gun ban.
Negros Police Provincial Office still leads the six provincial and two city police offices in the accomplishment with seven arrested persons.
Negros PNP defends title as best performing police unit in WV (Jan 20, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City –The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) final Performance Evaluation Rating for 2009 revealed that Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO) is on top of other police units in Western Visayas.
NOPPO swept all four performance evaluation ratings last year as No. 1 of six provincial and two city police offices in the region.
NOPPO is headed by Police Senior Superintendent Manuel B. Felix.
The rating was based on ten performance indicators: personnel, logistics, intelligence, operations, doctrine development, plans, research, community relations, finance management, and investigation.
PRO6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani R Cuevas, applauded NOPPO for keeping an outstanding performance throughout the year 2009.
In the final quarter, Iloilo City Police Office landed at No.2 from No. 4 spot in the third quarter. Aklan PPO and Iloilo PPO were in No. 3 and 4, respectively; Guimaras PPO was in No. 5 followed by Capiz PPO, Antique PPO, and Bacolod City.
“COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IS NEEDED TO FIGHT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN” (Jan 20, 2010)
Few years ago statistics showed that seventy percent (70%) of the crimes against women and children happens inside the home. This datum maybe true today… but we hope not it did not get worse.
For several years now, the Philippine National Police has been working so hard… realizing the need to be at the “forefront of family violence prevention and a more emboldened community based projects and activities toward reducing and eliminating the victimization of any family member as well as harmonizing and strengthening human relationship within the family household, among neighbors and between communities.”
The institutionalization of women and children protection desk in all police units manifests the “PNP’s adherence to its social contract with the people by protecting the best interest of the most vulnerable and most defenseless women and children victims, including minors who violate the laws, and those at risk of danger, harm and exploitation.”
I am confident to say that in Western Visayas, the PNP has been doing well in its mandates to make this region a better place for women and children to live, work, play, invest and do business.
Our litany of accomplishments in the war on violence against women and children (VAWC) bespeaks of our unwavering commitment to deter perpetrators of any and all forms of violence against this sector. We have a good list of awardees – individuals and units alike – in the field of women and children protection. Most prominent of these awardees is no less than the Police Chief Inspector Ma. Cecilia R. Detablan, our Regional Chief of Women and Children Protection Desk.
Through the years, we have produced outstanding performers…fighters against VAWC. We have to be proud of this accomplishment among the many of what we have already achieved.
Today, as we witness the blessing and turn-over of this new structure that manifests our commitment to fight more and more any and all forms of VAWC, we have to remember that the mission does not lie on our shoulder alone. Community involvement on this task is not only important, it is indispensable.
This building would not be made possible without the support of the local government unit and the people who believe in our mission.
We take pride to this milestone in our fight against VAWC. And most importantly, we take pride for gift of generosity of people who work with us and willing to share their blessings not for the PNP but for people who need most of our help and support.
Finally, I enjoin everyone to continuously hold on our commitment… on our mission to make Western Visayas ever women and children friendly.
Good day and God bless us all.
PNP deputy chief for admin to visit PRO6 (Jan 15, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The Philippine National Police deputy chief for administration, Police Deputy Director General Geary Barias, will be the guest of honor and speaker in the flag raising ceremony of Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) this Monday (Jan. 18).
Barias was the region’s top cop from August 2, 2006 to January 7, 2007.
He was also then the chairman of the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council 6 during the oil spill at Guimaras on August 11, 2006.
He was behind the PRO6’s project “Katawhayan kag Kalinungan sa Dalan”, which sought the enhanced police visibility, smooth flow of traffic, and deterrence of crimes in the major thoroughfares in Iloilo City.
Barias is coming over to hold a dialogue with the personnel of PRO6 regarding issues and concerns involving their morale and welfare.
Gun ban won’t hamper police intel operations (Jan 15, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City –The implementation of total gun ban by the Commission on Election (Comelec) during this election period will not impede the intelligence-related operations of the Philippine National Police.
This, Police Superintendent Noel Dumalag said in an interview in Talakayan Sa Isyung Pulis, a cable-television program of Police Regional Office 6.
Dumalag is the deputy chief of the PRO6 Operations and Plans Division.
“Carrying of guns is not always necessary in the conduct of police intelligence operations,” he said.
The Comelec total gun ban provides that all members of the law enforcement agencies must be in their official uniform when carrying their issued firearms.
“There was no exemption to the rule. This is how strict the gun ban is,” said Assistant Regional Election Director, Atty Tomas Valera, of Comelec 6.
Valera was also the guest of TSIP on Thursday afternoon.
He also said that, even if wearing an official uniform, law enforcement officers carrying their personal firearm will still be violating the gun ban.
Comelec, PNP and AFP election meeting heldCamp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City (Jan 13, 2010)
The Commission on Elections, Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Western Visayas held the first coordinating meeting today at Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado to thresh out issues and concerns regarding the security preparations for the May 10, 2010 elections.
The delegates for the meeting were the regional, provincial, city and other top brasses of the three organizations.
The PNP and AFP presented their respective election security assessments, including the identified election watchlist of areas.
The Operations Officer of the 3rd Infantry Division of the AFP, Lieutenant Colonel Jesus Manangquil Jr., briefed the participants of the AFP’s area of operations and situation update and assessment on the presence of threat groups, particularly the New People’s Army; while the Regional Intelligence Chief of the Police Regional Office 6, Police Senior Superintendent Cornelio Defensor, explained the parameters of the Election Watchlist of Areas (EWA) and Partisan Armed Groups.
Defensor said 43 towns and cities in the region are in the EWAs of the PNP. But changes will possibly happen with the results of continuing assessments of the situation.
The PRO6, AFP and Comelec will regularly monitor election-related incidents and other developments on the security situation that will probably affect the data on EWAs.
The Comelec through its Passi City Election Officer, Alice Bernadette Naranjo, demonstrated how the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machine will be used during the elections with representatives from Police Regional Office 6 and the 3rd ID, AFP as mock voters.
The PCOS machine used was the first unit to arrive in Western Visayas.
“PNP, AFP personnel must be in uniform to carry gun” - Cuevas (Jan 13, 2010)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – It is mandatory that personnel of the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines must wear their uniforms when carrying their issued firearms.
This was clarified by Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, in connection with the implementation of total ban of firearms during the election period which started Jan. 10 and will end June 9, 2010.
Cuevas said the rule includes the PNP personnel detailed as security guards to political candidates.
“Our men are required to wear their uniform while providing security with the political aspirants,” he said adding that those who will violate this rule will be arrested.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) implements the total gun ban to prevent any violent incident this May 2010 national and local elections.
Likewise Comelec Resolution 8714 provides that aside from PNP and AFP, personnel of other law enforcement agencies of the government are allowed to carry firearms under four conditions: (a) he/she is in the regular plantilla of the said agencies and is receiving regular compensation for the services rendered in said agencies; (b) he/she is in the agency-prescribed uniform showing clearly and legibly his name, rank and serial number, or in case rank and serial number are inapplicable, his agency-issued identification card showing clearly his name and position, which identification card showing clearly his name and position; (3) he/she is duly licensed to possess firearm and to carry the same outside or residene by means of a valid mission order or letter order; and (4) he/she is in the actual performance of official law enforcement duty, or in going to or returning from his residence/barracks or official station.
PRO6 has now recorded eight violators of the ban since it took effect Jan. 10. Capiz Police Provincial Office has arrested 3, including PFC Daniel Borres, an AFP member; Negros PPO has two; Antique PPO has two, including Jose Maria Necesito, a government employee; and Bacolod City has arrested 1 vio
All violators are still under investigations pending the filing of case
Meanwhile, PRO6 spokesperson, Police Superintendent Ranulfo Demiar, said that police checkpoints being conducted pursuant to the implementation of Comelec gun ban must adhere to the “plain view” doctrine.
Iloilo City PNP commends police auxiliaries (Jan 10, 2010)
Camp Achilles D Plagata, Iloilo City – The Iloilo City Police Office awarded today Certificate of Recognition to 12 police auxiliaries for their accomplishments against crimes.
ICPO guest of honor and speaker, Iloilo City councilor Erwin “Tong-Tong” Plagata, handed over the certificates to Police Auxiliaries Glenn Puertas, Carlos Maprangala, Jr, Pablo Roda III, Jose Salvador Aguirre, Randy Deocampo, Edward Amihan, Angel Vale, Emilio Matulac II, Alex Dimapilasan, Erwin Bantad, Jenny Gandecila and Glenn Puertas.
These police auxiliaries were recognized for arresting the suspects in several incidents of snatching, theft, malicious mischief, alarm and scandal, and violation of City Ordinance 138 or Illegal Possession of Deadly Weapon.
Plagata who authored the resolution creating the Iloilo City Police Auxiliary Unit said that indeed the Police Auxiliaries have been very effective partner of the PNP in the campaign against criminality in the city.
ICPO director, Police Senior Superintendent Melvin Mongcal, said the 100 police auxiliaries serve as force multipliers in maintaining peace and order in the Iloilo City .
“We can maximize the deployment of our police uniformed personnel by providing them police auxiliaries as partners in conducting police visibility and other law enforcement duties” he added.
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City â Clearer and more specific than before. (Dec 23, 2009)
This statement would best describe the new organizational vision of the Philippine National Police.
The PNP has adopted a clearer and more specific vision statement that will serve as guide to its goal of genuine transformation.
The new vision goes âImploring the aid of the Almighty, by 2030, we shall be a highly capable, effective and credible police service working in partnership with a responsive community towards the attainment of a safer place to live, work, invest and do business.â
The significant additions to the previous vision statement are the adaptation of a line from the Philippine Constitution, âImploring the aid of the Almightyâ¦â, and the â2030â as the target date for the realization of its goal of organizational transformation.
Police Regional Office 6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, said that the line âImploring the aid of the Almightyâ is an expression of acceptance of the truth that the PNP cannot achieve its goal of genuine transformation without the Divine Providence.
âThe PNP Integrated Transformation Program would be in vain should we rely solely on our strengths,â Cuevas said.
This development comes out as an offshoot of the extended time frame of the PNP Integrated Transformation Program, which was previously set to end on 2015 and later placed at 2030.
The extension was based on the suggestion of management experts who said that it takes at least two decades for an organization to completely effect total transformation.
Cuevas expressed confidence that the countryâs police force will soon recover from negative perception of the public and will become one of the countryâs bests.
âWe are now rated as among the six best performing agencies of the country after we launched the PNP ITP,â he said, â[and] we can soon be the best in Asia.â
With its ITP, the PNP has launched several projects to win public trust and confidence by resolving organizational dysfunctions, enhancing its law enforcement capabilities and improving the benefits of its personnel and their dependents.
Police Director Raul Bacalzo is the Executive Director of PNP ITP Program Management Office, while PCSupt Artemio G Hicban is the Regional Transformation Manager in Western Visayas.
PNP Aklan all set for HEPGMA,s groundbreaking of Aklan first Biomass Plant and RORO send-off (Dec 6, 2009)
The Aklan Police Provincial Office is all set for the visit of Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo today, Monday, December 7, 2009 during the groundbreaking ceremony of Aklan's first biomass plants in Banga, Aklan and send-off ceremony of RORO in Dumaguit, Aklan as part of her three-province visit in Panay Island.
Arroyo also groundbreak the P40-million drainage system project in Roxas City, Capiz that will benefit some 20 barangays to solve the perennial flooding. She inaugurated the Tinapayan ng Bayan, a joint project of the Italy government and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, in Janiuay, Iloilo.
In Banga, Aklan, provincial leaders headed by Aklan Governor Carlito Marquez and Aklan Rep. Florencio Miraflores will welcome President Arroyo for the groundbreaking rites of Asea One Power Corporation (AOPC) 12 megawatts biomass fueled-plants.
The renewable energy power plant is seen to augment the power supply needs of Aklan Electric Cooperative (Akelco) using rice straws, rice hulls, corn husks and other agricultural waste as feedstock in generating alternative energy for the biomass system.
After said groundbreaking, HEPGMA will proceed to Dumaguit Seaport for the Send-Off Ceremony of the (RORO) ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF as an alternative way of transportation from Manila to Kalibo vice-versa.
The PNP Aklan in coordination with the Presidential Security Group (PSG) provided all the security measures until the duration of the activity in the AOR.
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City â Clearer and more specific than before.(Nov. 24, 2009)
This statement would best describe the new organizational vision of the Philippine National Police.
The PNP has adopted a clearer and more specific vision statement that will serve as guide to its goal of genuine transformation.
The new vision goes âImploring the aid of the Almighty, by 2030, we shall be a highly capable, effective and credible police service working in partnership with a responsive community towards the attainment of a safer place to live, work, invest and do business.â
The significant additions to the previous vision statement are the adaptation of a line from the Philippine Constitution, âImploring the aid of the Almightyâ¦â, and the â2030â as the target date for the realization of its goal of organizational transformation.
Police Regional Office 6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, said that the line âImploring the aid of the Almightyâ is an expression of acceptance of the truth that the PNP cannot achieve its goal of genuine transformation without the Divine Providence.
âThe PNP Integrated Transformation Program would be in vain should we rely solely on our strengths,â Cuevas said.
This development comes out as an offshoot of the extended time frame of the PNP Integrated Transformation Program, which was previously set to end on 2015 and later placed at 2030.
The extension was based on the suggestion of management experts who said that it takes at least two decades for an organization to completely effect total transformation.
Cuevas expressed confidence that the countryâs police force will soon recover from negative perception of the public and will become one of the countryâs bests.
âWe are now rated as among the six best performing agencies of the country after we launched the PNP ITP,â he said, â[and] we can soon be the best in Asia.â
With its ITP, the PNP has launched several projects to win public trust and confidence by resolving organizational dysfunctions, enhancing its law enforcement capabilities and improving the benefits of its personnel and their dependents.
Police Director Raul Bacalzo is the Executive Director of PNP ITP Program Management Office, while PCSupt Artemio G Hicban is the Regional Transformation Manager in Western Visayas.
Firearms Amnesty Program is Extended until November 30, 2009 (Nov. 10, 2009)
Gun holders are flocking at Firearms, Explosives, Security Agencies and Guards Supervision Section of Police Regional Office 6, Camp Martin Delgado, Iloilo City to process their applications for the Firearms Amnesty Program which is extended until November 30, 2009. The PNP seeks to account the estimated 1.1 million loose firearms nationwide.
Police station to account 1 loose firearm a week (November 3, 2009)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – Police Regional Office 6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani R Cuevas, directed all police station chiefs to deliver at least one loose firearm every week.
The order is part of PRO6’s campaign to account the estimated 52,000 loose firearms, including those with unrenewed licenses, circulating in the region.
Since August 1, PRO6 campaigns for the registration of loose firearms and renewal of expired gun licenses.
PRO6 implements the last firearm amnesty program under EO 817 that runs from October 1 to 31.
Earlier, the PNP announces that the program will not be extended on November 2, a holiday.
Cuevas, however, said that the Firearms, Explosives, Security Agencies and Guards Supervision Section (FESAGSS) will be open on Saturday to accommodate the last-minute applicants for the firearms amnesty program.
He also said that even after the amnesty period the region’s police force will continue to conduct operations to account the loose firearms.
Hence, the requirement of “one loose firearm a week” for each police station.
Avoid going to Cemeteries at Night (October 28, 2009)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City â âVisit the graves of your loved ones before the sun sets.â
This reminder comes from Police Regional Office 6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani R Cuevas.
Cuevas encourages the public to defer from going to cemeteries in the eve of Nov 1 and 2 to avoid any untoward incident.
âCriminal elements are more inclined to operate at night; thus, to avoid them is stay away from the dark,â the regionâs top cop quipped.
The regionâs police force will be on full alert status during this twin occasion.
Under PRO6 Oplan Kalag-Kalag 2009, police personnel will be deployed in cemeteries, churches and terminals.
Police Assistance Centers will also be established in strategic areas where motorists and the public in general may seek assistance.
Cuevas also reminds the public to always note the hotline numbers of police stations or units in their respective locality for reporting of incidents or requesting assistance to emergencies.
Pro 6 braces up for All Saints’ and Souls’ Day (October 28, 2009)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City â Police Regional Office 6 will deploy PNP personnel in all areas of convergence to provide 24-hour police visibility and other public safety services as the country observes All Saintâs Day and All Soulâs Day on November 1 and 2, respectively.
The regionâs police force will be on Full Alert Status during the said days.
PRO6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, said that the personnel of 6 th Regional Mobile Group and members of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) will also be deployed to help prevent criminals and terrorists from taking advantage of the situation.(click to continue).
PNP: No extension of gun amnesty (October 27, 2009)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The month-long Final Firearms Amnesty Program will end October 30. And gun holders who have not availed this program cannot hope for an extension.
This, Police Regional Office 6 reminds the public especially those who possess guns with unrenewed license or loose firearms to apply now for license while there is still time.
“In two days, gun amnesty is over. Executive Order 817 provides only processing for renewal of gun licenses or applying for the license from October 1 – 30,” PRO6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, said.
Gun owners could get their firearms registered simply by paying P1,000 for every unlicensed firearm and P650 for every firearm with expired license.
The program is part of the efforts of the government for an orderly and peaceful election in 2010.
PRO 6 honors contingent to Jolo Sulu (October 26, 2009)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – Seventy–five police officers of Western Visayas were given “heroes” welcome and awarded with medals for services rendered to Mindanao today.
These cops served as contingent of Police Regional Office 6 (PRO6) to PNP Task Force “International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)” and Task Force BANDIT” in Sulu Province from April 10 to October 22 of this year.
The contingent arrived Sunday evening at Iloilo Port.
The Directorate for Integrated Police Operations (TDIPO), Police Director Ray Roderos, led the welcome party with PRO6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas. (click to continue).
AGILITY TEST OF PNP APPLICANTS (October 13, 2009)
About 520 PNP applicants underwent agility test on October 13, 2009 at Police Regional Office 6. PNP and Napolcom personnel supervises the test which is composed of exercises that will determine the stamina, endurance, and physical prowess of police wannabee.(click to continue).
Final firearms amnesty starts Oct. 1 (October 2, 2009)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The processing of licenses for loose firearms or renewal of expired gun licenses runs from October 1 to 30, 2009.
Under Executive Order 817, “All individual and judicial entities may renew their expired licenses and/or register their unregistered firearms with the PNP.”
The campaign is aimed to account the estimated 1 million loose firearms nationwide and possibly deter violent incidents in the upcoming national and local elections.
“Statistics show that from 2004-2008, 97 percent of all crime incidents involving firearms were committed using loose/unregistered firearms,” President Arroyo noted in the EO.
In Western Visayas, the campaign started since last month with the sending of letters to gun owners whose names appeared in the list of persons with unrenewed gun licenses.
Police Regional Office 6 (PRO 6), through its Firearms, Explosives, Security Agencies and Guards Supervision Sections (FESAGSS) in Camp Delgado and city/provincial offices, also started accepting applications for firearms amnesty since August 1.
As of earliest count, about 2,000 guns were applied for amnesty by their owners. Of that number, 1,660 firearms are intended for renewal of license; while 240 loose firearms are being processed for the issuance of license.
PRO 6 has also distributed about 8,000 letters to gun holders encouraging them to avail the final amnesty program.
The region’s top cop, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani Cuevas, said that the number of applicants for amnesty is expected to rise as the program closes to its deadline.
This, Cuevas enjoins all sectors to help disseminate the information regarding the ongoing firearms amnesty program.
Renewal of firearms license costs P 650.00 only, while application fee for license for loose firearms is P1,000.00.
He also said that, after the amnesty period, the PNP, together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, National Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Customs, Philippine Ports Authority, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and other law enforcement agencies would go after the owners of loose firearms.
For inquiries and other details, call FESAGSS at (033) 508-4517 or visit http://piopro6.multiply.com.
PRO 6 gears up for annual inspection (Sept 25, 2009)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – A team from Internal Affairs Service in Camp Crame will visit Western Visayas this October to check the operational readiness of the region’s police force.
This Annual General Inspection – Operational Readiness and Security Inspection, Test, and Evaluation (AGI-ORSITE) also aims to assess the compliance of police offices and units to the directives of the PNP National Headquarters.
PRO6 prepares for this inspection with series of pre-AGI-ORSITE to provincial and city offices, municipal police stations and mobile groups.
Regional inspection teams observe how police personnel adhere to policy in the wearing of uniform, to demonstration of camp defense and crisis management.
PRO 6 Director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani R. Cuevas, said the AGI-ORSITE seeks to ensure the uniform interpretation of policies and directives governing both the administration and operation matters of the PNP.
PRO6 has always been adjudged in the past as one of the top performing Police Regional Offices in crisis management,a camp defense and other matters during AGI-ORSITE.
“But we are not complacent, we are all set to do better than what we did last year,” Cuevas said.
PRO6 to host transformation caravan (Sept 14, 2009)
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – A three-day Transformation Caravan is set this week as part of the Philippine National Police’s effort to drumbeat its Integrated Transformation Program (ITP).
The Transformation Caravan is a sequel of the Transformation Torch Relay Run covering the 17 regions around the country and 20 National Support Units which was completed last September 2008.
The caravan was conceptualized after a nationwide survey conducted jointly by the PNP and the Asia-Pacific Centre for Research, Inc (ACRE, Inc) showed that the familiarity of the public on the PNP-ITP lagged below average (22.8%).
Police Regional Office 6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani R. Cuevas, said the caravan started at National Capital Region Police Office last November 2008 and since has already been to all Police Regional Offices in Luzon and is now on its 9 th Leg at the Bicol region en route to Western Visayas this week for the 10 th Leg.
PRO6 has lined up sets of activities relative to the caravan: torch run, forum with the stakeholders, mangrove planting, and coastal clean-up, among others.
Cuevas also said that the caravan is aimed “to engage personally, progressively and deliberately” the stakeholders of the PNP-ITP.
PNP-ITP is the roadmap of the PNP for its long-term and lasting reforms, aims to resolve organizational dysfunctions and improve the quality of police services, strengthen law enforcement capabilities, and enhance the welfare and benefits of police personnel and dependents
“Scubasureros” go to Guimaras
Camp Martin Teofilo Delgado, Iloilo City – The Philippine National Police Chief, Police Director General Jesus A. Versoza, is set to visit Guimaras Province for a coastal clean-up and mangrove planting on Thursday.
The activity is dubbed as “scubasurero”, Versoza’s pet program which focuses on PNP’s involvement in the preservation of the environment and conservation of natural resources.
The coastal clean up and mangrove planting will be held at Brgy. Tando, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras.
There will also be fun dive at Guisi Clearwater Resort in Brgy. Dolores of the said town.
Last year, Police Regional Office 6 director, Police Chief Superintendent Isagani R. Cuevas, replicated the project and held a coastal clean up at Brgys. Sto. Niño Sur and Norte, Averalo, Iloilo City.
He also enjoined all police units in the region to implement the project in their respective areas of responsibility
2 Rob Suspects Killed in Foiled RCBC Heist in Hinigaran (Sept 9, 2009)
Camp Montelibano Sr., Bacolod City. Two suspects were neutralized by responding lawmen when at least six suspects staged a daring robbery of the RCBC bank in Hinigaran town some 60 kilometers south of Bacolod City Tuesday evening.
Police Chief Inspector Rico Santotome Jr, spokesman of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office said that the bank robbery incident at the Hinigaran branch of RCBC at Rizal Street transpired at about 6:45 pm when the bank was about to close.
One of the suspects identified as CAFGU member Dennis Española of Barangay Cansalungon in nearby Isabela town was killed in the ensuing firefight after alert members of Hinigaran PNP led by Police Senior Inspector Sonny Boy Bernus responded to the said bank heist.
Witnesses said that Española was the one who led the heist by getting the attention of one of the two guards on duty at the time before forcing themselves in and declared the robbery. (click to continue)
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