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Wilcon Depot Inc. to adopt a park

BAGUIO CITY — A Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Baguio, led by Mayor Benjie Magalong, and Wilcon Dept Inc., represented by William Belo, was inked on November 7. The MOA expresses the commitment of Wilcon Dept Inc. to support the City in improving the circle or street island located along the stretch of BGH Rotonda through the Adopt-A-Park program. Wilcon Dept Inc. will act as the park’s development partner. Additionally, the volunteer will assist in the park’s preservation, introduce improvements and development projects approved by CEPMO, ensure accessibility, and then finally turn over all accomplishments upon the revocation or termination of the agreement. Meanwhile, the city will exercise its authority to review and approve any programs and projects of the cooperative before its implementation. It will also supervise the execution of these, ensure the preservation and safeguarding of park facilities, allow the temporary setting up of the volunteer’s signage at the location, and enforce existing laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances on the management and operation of City parks. The Adopt-A-Park program allows government and non-government entities to participate in development activities for city parks. Photos by Eunice Tomacder

Joint operatives seizes kilos of shabu at Liloan Port

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CAMP GOV. BANTUG, Maasin City – Authorities intercepted a large drug haul discovered in an abandoned vehicle during a port interdiction operation at the Liloan Ferry Terminal, Barangay San Roque, Liloan, Southern Leyte, early morning on November 8. At around 12:15 a.m, a composite team from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Southern Leyte Maritime Group (SLMG), Liloan Municipal Police Station (Liloan MPS), Regional Intelligence Unit (RIU) 8, Provincial Intelligence Unit and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) conducted a routine inspection of vehicles arriving from the MV Fast Cat M17, which had traveled from Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte. During the inspection, the team found an abandoned virgil grey Mitsubishi Montero with its engine running in the port’s marshalling area. Anticipating that the vehicle may be loaded with explosives, the interdiction team requested the assistance of the PCG K9 unit. The initial search for explosives, conducted in the presence of barangay officials from San Roque, Liloan, and employees of FastCat, yielded negative results. However, at around 1:50 a.m, PDEA agents conducted a thorough inspection of the vehicle’s interior and found three large bags in its compartment. A Narcotic Detection Dog indicated a positive alert for illegal drugs. Upon further examination, authorities confiscated a total of 57 large packs containing suspected illegal substances, estimated to weigh approximately one kilogram per pack. A follow-up investigation into the identity and whereabouts of the driver, based on the bill of lading, revealed that the driver is from Surigao, while the registered owner of the vehicle is from Carmen, Surigao del Sur. The joint team is currently conducting follow-up operations, backtracking the vehicle’s movements and, if necessary, initiating a hot pursuit of the driver. Col. Hector Enage, provincial director of the Southern Leyte Police Provincial Office, lauded the composite interdiction team for promptly executing the port operations as agreed upon during the Transit Guard meeting on September 25, 2024. “I am pleased to report that the team has successfully removed approximately 57 kilograms of illegal drugs from our streets,” he stated. “This significant seizure represents our commitment to protecting our communities and ensuring a safer environment for all.”

CONGRATULATIONS, Islay Erika Bomogao

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CONGRATULATIONS, Islay Erika Bomogao Our Igorot pride just won her first ONE Championship fight against Fuu of Japan in a 100-pound catchweight bout by way of a clear-cut unanimous decision held Friday evening at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. We are very proud of you, Islay. Happy birthday, too.

SEC reminds corporations to clear their record as ECIP deadline draws near

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Corporations have only less than a month left to clear their record and avoid higher fines and penalties for the late and non-filing of reportorial requirements to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ending on November 30, the SEC Enhanced Compliance Incentive Plan (ECIP) under Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 13, Series of 2024 provides eligible corporations a final chance to regain their good standing and pay penalties at significantly lower rates. “With less than a month left before we officially close ECIP, we encourage noncompliant, suspended and revoked corporations to complete their applications to ensure the continuous operations of their businesses,” SEC Chairperson Emilio B. Aquino said. “We remind corporations that the submission of reportorial requirements is mandated by law, and failure to comply could result in the suspension or revocation of their corporate registration,” he added. Republic Act No. 11232, or the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines, requires all SEC-registered corporations to submit their annual financial statements (AFS) and General Information Sheets (GIS). Noncompliance could lead to the imposition of applicable fines and penalties and, for extreme cases, the suspension or revocation of corporate registration. This strips a company of the powers and privileges granted to a registered corporation, including separate juridical personality, limited liability, and perpetual existence, among others. Corporations who have incurred fines and penalties for the late or non-filing of their AFS or GIS, as well as noncompliance with MC No. 28, Series of 2020, which requires corporations to designate official and alternative contact details, may apply for ECIP. Page 2 of 2 Under the program, non-compliant corporations, including those under the delinquent status, shall pay only P20,000 to settle their fines and penalties for the covered violations, while suspended or revoked corporations will only have to pay 50% of their total assessed penalties, and a petition fee of P3,060 to lift their order of suspension/revocation. However, payment of the ECIP fees does not guarantee that corporations will automatically regain their good standing. Eligible corporations will have to submit their latest due AFS and GIS as part of their application. Suspended/revoked firms, meanwhile, will also have to submit their petition to lift the order of suspension or revocation, along with other supporting documents. Eligible corporations, which fail to avail of ECIP, will be subjected to the updated scale of fines and penalties that the SEC implemented in April through MC No. 6, Series of 2024. The new rates are around 900% to 1,900% higher compared to the previous rates that had been in place for more than two decades. The application process is fully online. To apply for ECIP, corporations should log in their respective accounts on the SEC Electronic Filing and Submission Tool (eFAST) and pay the fees through Electronic System for Payments to the SEC (eSPAYSEC).

Baguio’s top wanted person for 31 counts of theft, arrested in Pangasinan

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BAGUIO CITY — A 36-year-old male individual, identified as the Top 8 Most Wanted Person in the City of Baguio, was arrested during a coordinated police operation in Bulaoen East, Sison, Pangasinan on November 7, 2024. The operation was carried out by the joint forces of the City Intelligence Unit (CIU) along with the City Investigation and Detection Management Unit (CIDMU), BCPO Police Station 4, Regional Intelligence Division (RID) PRO CAR, City Intelligence Team Baguio RIU-14, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Pangasinan Police Front Unit – Special Action Tracker Team 3, and the Sison Municipal Police Station. The individual, a married resident of Sison, Pangasinan, is facing charges for committing 31 counts of Theft. He was booked in Sison Municipal Police Station and will soon be transported to Baguio City Police Office, where he will face charges filed against him. The Baguio City Police Office, under the supervision of Col.Ruel Tagel,city director, continues to step up efforts to apprehend individuals with outstanding warrants as part of its commitment to public safety and public service.

CIDG seizes over P2.4-B illegal cigarettes, equipment in major operation in Bulacan and Valenzuela

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The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crime Unit, in coordination with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and local law enforcement, successfully executed simultaneous OPLAN OLEA and dismantled a large-scale illegal manufacturing and distribution operation, seizing over P2.4 billion worth of counterfeit cigarettes and smuggling equipment in Bulacan and Valenzuela from November 6–7, 2024. The operation focused on Bulacan, allegedly the main hub for the illegal production of counterfeit cigarettes, which were then distributed to Valenzuela. Carried out under the authority of BIR Mission Order No. MS0201700024179, and in accordance with Section 6(C) of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, the operation led to the seizure of various brands of illicit cigarettes and an extensive array of cigarette manufacturing equipment. The operation also revealed the illicit plant’s capacity to produce an estimated 12.9 million cigarettes daily, valued at approximately P45 million per day. The total market value of the confiscated items, including production machinery and raw materials, is estimated at P1.245 billion in the factory in Bulacan. Additionally, 155 trafficked individuals were rescued from the illegal plant. Furthermore, authorities confiscated a significant amount of illicit cigarette brands valued at an estimated P1.158 billion during three separate operations in Valenzuela. Several individuals were arrested, including foreign nationals alias “Yanliang” , “Rock”, “Zizhan” “Zili”, and “Ziqiang”, arrested in Valenzuela, and “WU” in Bulacan. They now face charges related to tax evasion, intellectual property violations, and human trafficking, among other crimes. Seizure and inventory operations were carefully conducted by BIR Revenue Officers in the presence of local Barangay Moranquillo, San Rafael Bulacan officials, ensuring complete transparency. The arrested suspects have been transferred to the CIDG Anti-Fraud and Commercial Crime Unit (AFCCU) for documentation and further legal processing. Meanwhile, all confiscated evidence remains under the temporary custody of the BIR. Charges for violations under R.A 9208, the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (as amended by RA 10364), and R.A. 8293 (Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines) are currently being prepared against the suspects. “This successful operation highlights our firm commitment to dismantling criminal syndicates that exploit vulnerable individuals and jeopardize public safety. The CIDG is determined to ensure that no one is above the law—dahil ang gusto ng pulis, ligtas ka ” emphasized Brig.Gen.Nicolas Torre III.

Tayug, pinarangalan bilang Overall Most Competitive LGU

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TAYUG,Pangasinan — “ Mga minamahal kong kababayan, sa ating pagsusumikap at sama-samang pagkilos para sa ikabubuti ng bayan ng Tayug, muli tayong pinarangalan! Ikinagagalak kong ibahagi sa inyo ang apat na prestihiyosong parangal na iginawad sa ating bayan sa Cities and Municipalities Competitive Index (CMCI) 2024 Regional Awarding Ceremony ng Department of Trade and Industry,” pahayag ni Atty. Tyrone D. Agabas, Municipal Mayor Top 1 sa Overall Competitiveness sa Region 1 at Top 5 sa buong Pilipinas Ipinapakita nito na ang Tayug ay isang bayan na may balanseng kakayahan at progreso sa larangan ng ekonomiya, serbisyong pampubliko, at imprastruktura. Ang ating pangarap na maging mas maunlad na komunidad ay unti-unting natutupad, at ito ay pagkilalang mahalaga sa ating mga hakbang tungo sa tagumpay. Top 1 sa Economic Dynamism sa Region 1 at Top 6 sa buong bansa Ang parangal na ito ay patunay ng ating masiglang ekonomiya, kung saan ang bawat negosyo, malaki man o maliit, ay lumalago. Ito ay dahil sa suporta ng lokal na pamahalaan at ng bawat isa sa atin, mula sa ating mga mamamayan hanggang sa mga nag-iinvest sa ating bayan. Top 1 sa Government Efficiency sa Region 1 at Top 5 sa buong bansa Tunay na mahalaga ang pagiging epektibo at mabilis ng serbisyo ng ating lokal na pamahalaan. Ang parangal na ito ay sumasalamin sa ating dedikasyon na tugunan ang bawat pangangailangan ng Tayugenians at patuloy na pagsusumikap na maging tapat at mahusay sa pamamahala. Top 3 sa Infrastructure sa Region 1 at Top 25 sa buong bansa Sa ating pagtutok sa imprastruktura, ang Tayug ay nagiging mas makabago at angkop para sa pangangailangan ng bawat mamamayan. Ang mga proyektong ito ay sumusuporta sa ating layuning magkaroon ng ligtas at progresibong bayan. Ayon kay Agabas, pinasasalamatan niya ang kanyang katuwang sa pagpapa-unlad ng bayan na si Vice Mayor Lorna Primicias, kasama ang mga konsehal, department heads, empleyado ng munisipyo, at iba pang ahensya ng gobyerno. Ang bawat parangal na ito ay para sa lahat ng Tayugenians na walang sawang tumutulong, nag-aambag, at sumusuporta sa ating mga programa at adhikain. Sa ating pagkakaisa at pagtitiwala sa bawat isa, patuloy nating mapapaunlad ang ating bayan.

SM City Cabanatuan Christmas Centerpiece

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Region 3 / Street Journal

Get ready to experience the CHRISTMAS FLIGHT around the world! Experience a magical odyssey at SM City Cabanatuan’s Christmas Centerpiece, where a tapestry of diverse traditions awaits. The focal point is a towering 35-foot Christmas tree adorned with glistening lights, complemented by a 15-foot Santa Claus riding a plane, poised to embark on an exhilarating journey! Surrounding them are representations of Santas from around the world, alongside Christmas trees of different heights and an abundance of holiday presents, each showcasing the unique culture and heartwarming celebrations of the season.

Wanted sa Iloilo, nadakip sa Baguio

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By Zaldy Comanda BAGUIO CITY — Isang 28-anyos na lalaking top most wanted sa Iloilo City ang nasakote ng mga operatiba ng Baguio City Police Office – Police Station 7 sa isang manhunt operation sa Lower General Luna, Baguio City, noong Nobyembre 4. Ayon kay Col.Ruel Tagel, city director, ang wanted na si Alyas Boy,tubong San Juan,Iloilo City ay nakalista bilang Top Most Wanted Person sa iba’t ibang antas sa Western Visayas: Top 8 sa Regional Level sa ilalim ng Police Regional Office 6, Top 8 sa City Level ng Iloilo, at Top 3 sa Station Level ng Station 4, Iloilo City . Nakatakdang sagutin ni Boy ang mga kaso laban sa kanya para sa mga paglabag sa iba’t ibang probisyon ng Republic Act 9165, o Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. Kabilang sa mga paglabag ang pagbebenta at pag-iingat ng mga mapanganib na droga, at pagkakaroon ng mga drug paraphernalia. Nagpapatuloy na ang koordinasyon sa Iloilo City Police Station 4 para sa paglipat ng mga akusado sa Iloilo City. Kabilang sa iba pang yunit na sangkot sa matagumpay na pag-aresto ang mga miyembro ng BCPO City Investigation and Detective Management Unit, City Intelligence Unit, investigation and intelligence unit ng PRO-CAR, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 15, at Iloilo City Police Station 4. Ayon kay Tagel, ang e-Warrant System ng Philippine National Police na naging daan sa pagkaka-aresto ng suspek. “ Ang advanced na sistemang ito ay nagsasentro at nagdi-digitize ng mga warrant of arrest sa buong bansa, na nagpapahintulot sa mga yunit ng pagpapatupad ng batas mula sa iba’t ibang rehiyon na ma-access ang real-time na data sa mga wanted na tao. Sa pamamagitan ng e-Warrant System at patuloy na pagtutulungan ng mga yunit ng pulisya, pinalalawak namin ang aming pag-abot upang matiyak na kahit na ang pinakamahirap na mga nagkasala ay dinadala sa hustisya, at upang matiyak na ang bawat sulok ng bansa ay mananatiling ligtas at ligtas,”pahayag ni Tagel.

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