Zero firecrackers and stray bullet injury in Zamboanga del Sur on Christmas Eve

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (Dec. 26, 2014) --- At least zero injury on firecrackers and stray bullet during the celebration of Christmas Eve being reported from 26 municipalities in Zamboanga del Sur and Pagadian City, Police Official said.

Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Director Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre said Thursday that as of 10:00 AM today no victim on firecrackers was been reported.

Ecaldre commended all his Municipal Police Station chiefs for the job well done towards their “Iwas Paputok Campaign” since December 15 and prohibition of using firecrackers during the Christmas Eve and New Year’s celebration.

Ecaldre is also hoping that the same achievement will be made on the New Years rivalry celebration.

The police had recorded one fatality of stray bullet during the 2013 New Year’s revelry in this city but zero in 2014 and 6 injuries in 2013 and only 2 in 2014 or a 66 percent reduction of injuries.

Department of Health (DOH) records shows from December 21 to January 5 2013 Zamboanga del Sur has recorded 6 cases, Zamboanga City 1, Zamboanga del Norte 1, Zamboanga Sibugay zero and Isabela zero.

In the comparative reports from DOH in the entire Zamboanga Peninsula from December 5 to January 5 in 2013-2014 firecrackers has 64 while 8 on 2014; Stray 6 on 2013 while 2 on 2014; Watusi has zero from 2013 to 2014 with the total reduction of injuries of 85 percent. (JONG CADION-MPF News)

Police arrest wanted persons in Zambonaga del Sur

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (Dec. 24, 2014) -- Police personnel arrested an alleged rape suspect identified as Benben Arapon a.k.a. "Ben" in a manhunt operation Golictop in the nearby town of Midsalip this province last Dec. 18.

In Dumingag, a wanted person identified as Marilyn Y. Tampos was collared by police during the conduct of an operation in Lower Landing last Dec. 18.

Marilyn was nabbed based on the warrant of arrest for slander by deed with P12,000 recommended bail bond.

In Vincenzo Sagun, police nabbed a wanted person in Cogon for violation of RA 9262 last Dec. 19. Police identified the arrested person as Victor D.  Sumagang, 58.

In Molave, police served a warrant of arrest against a BJMP detainee Mabuhay last Dec. 19. 

Police identified the detainee as Ross B. Ebarle, arrested by the virtue of warrant for the crime of carnapping with recommended bail bond of P300-thousand. 

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Zamboanga del Sur policemen joins nationwide muzzling of guns

ZSPPO Provincial police chief, Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur, Dec. 23 (PNA) – Provincial police chief, Senior Supt. Sofronio Ecaldre, has directed all his officers and personnel against the firing of guns during Christmas and New Year’s eve.

Ecaldre issued the warning as he led Monday here the sealing of the gun muzzles of policemen in this province.

Ecaldre said that administrative and criminal charges will be filed against any policemen “once they will use their firearms outside the call of duty.”

Ecaldre led the nationwide taping of gun muzzles for personnel based at the provincial headquarters at Camp Abelon in this city and in the municipal police stations.

Ecaldre’s command covers the one component city and 26 municipalities of this province.

He said the sealing of the service firearms is a show of commitment in compliance with a Philippine National Police (PNP) higher command directive against the use or firing of guns during the Christmas Eve and New Year’s revelry.

He said the inspection and removal of the masking tape in the muzzle of their guns will be in January 3 next year. (PNA)
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