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Month: April 2013

Agug-uging iti Lagangilang natortyur

Posted by | Apr 21, 2013

2 MIN READNi BRENDA S. DACPANO www.nordis.net LAGANGILANG, Abra — Natortyur weno naparigat ti agug-uging a residente ti Sitio Palpalitpit, Brgy. Cayapa iti Lagangilang, Abra idi Enero 29, 2013. Segun iti salaysay ti biktima a ni...

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Baguio to celebrate Cordillera Day

Posted by | Apr 21, 2013

2 MIN READBy DELIA BAGNI www.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY – In celebration of the 29th Cordillera Day, Cordillerans shall once again gather to discuss the burning issues confronting the country, the region and its people on April...

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P4P movement urged to show face

Posted by | Apr 21, 2013

2 MIN READBy DELIA BAGNI www.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY — Two partylists challenged P4P to come out and show their face to the public, and prove their allegations against the progressive groups, in their complaints filed at the...

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Makabayan storms Comelec

Makabayan storms Comelec

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy DELIA BAGNI
www.nordis.net

BAGUIO CITY — Members of progressive party-lists under the Makabayan coalition and other groups trooped to the regional office of the Commission on Election (Comelec) Cordillera to protest the impending disqualification against party-lists Piston and Kabataan.

ON THE SPOT PROTEST ART. Members of Kabataan Partylist who trooped to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cordillera regional office also expressed their protest the impending disqualification of progressive partylists through an on the spot drawing branding the Comelec as President Aquino’s lapdog. Photo by Delia Bagni

ON THE SPOT PROTEST ART. Members of Kabataan Partylist who trooped to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Cordillera regional office also expressed their protest the impending disqualification of progressive partylists through an on the spot drawing branding the Comelec as President Aquino’s lapdog. Photo by Delia Bagni

Two party-lists, Kabataan and Piston, are being charged by the Comelec for violating sections of Comelec Resolution 9615 on the posting of campaign materials in public places.

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Cordi PNP admits lapses as NPA claims victory

Cordi PNP admits lapses as NPA claims victory

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

3 MIN READBy KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL
www.nordis.net

BAGUIO CITY — Police Regional Office Cordillera (PRO-Cor) Regional Director General Benjamin Magalong admits some operational lapses on the part of the Philippine National Police (PNP) while Nona Del Rosario Command (NDRC)-New Peoples Army (NPA) Ifugao Spokesperson Ka Wigan Moncontad claims victory over the ambush that killed three cops and wounded three others last April 5.

SALUTE. Members of the New People's Army execute a gun salute during their ceremonies to celebrate the anniversary of the NPA. Photo grabbed from www.ndfp.net

SALUTE. Members of the New People’s Army execute a gun salute during their ceremonies to celebrate the anniversary of the NPA. Photo grabbed from www.ndfp.net

“There were operational lapses on the part of the PNP. Well, it happens,” the police regional director said. Among the lapses, he said include passing through an area where there were no appropriate avenues for maneuver and compromised presence. He boasted that the team dispatched in the said operation was one of the best Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team in the region.

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Abra votes being bought for P3K

Abra votes being bought for P3K

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy ACE ALEGRE

BAGUIO CITY — Voters in Abra are reportedly being bought for P3,000, a disturbing fact this early into the local campaign.

2013_0414mutyaMore than a month before the May polls, voters in Bangued, Abra’s capital town are being bought by a political family for P3,000 each, confirmed Cordillera police director Chief Supt. Benjamin Magalong.

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Martial Law victims reunite April 27

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy RAMON DACAWI / PIO

Victims of martial rule, before and after it was declared on September 21, 1971, and even after it was formally lifted on January 17, 1981, will unite and reunite on April 27 at the University of the Philippines – Baguio.

An expanded version of the reunion of the First Quarter Storm activists in the same venue several years back, the upcoming gathering, dubbed “TIBAK Reunion” will focus on testimonies of victims until 1986, when the Marcos regime came to an end through the People Power Revolution.

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More paper cranes in the continuing search for James

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

3 MIN READBy KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL
www.nordis.net

BAGUIO CITY — Together with many other families of victims of enforced disappearances, the Balao family with the Cordillera Human Rights Alliance (CHRA) and the Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) continue the excruciatingly painful search for their loved ones.

This April 19, on the 52nd birthday of James Moy Balao, his family, friends and colleagues enjoins everyone to fold paper cranes with a short message for James and help make that one wish come true, for justice for James and all other victims of enforced disappearances as they be reunited with their families.

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Workers protest PNoy’s new labor laws

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy ALDWIN QUITASOL
www.nordis.net

BAGUIO CITY — Anakpawis Cordillera Regional Coordinator Micheal Cabangon said that the signing of President Benigno Aquino III of two new labor laws will not benefit the Filipino workers and their families at all.

On March 22, the president signed into law the Act Strengthening Tripartism. The law declared tripartism in labor relations as a state policy where employers and workers will be part of policy-making bodies of the government. The said law mandates the establishment of a National tripartite Industrial Peace Council (NTIPC). The body will be headed by the secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

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NPA, gov’t troops clash anew in Kalinga

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL
www.nordis.net

BAGUIO CITY — Two days after police operatives were ambushed in Asipulo, Ifugao, Philippine Army (PA) troops figured in another encounter with New Peoples Army (NPA) rebels in Pinukpuk, Kalinga, April 7.

In an emailed statement, Tipon Gil-ayab, spokesperson of the Lejo Cawilan Command of the NPA operating in Kalinga congratulated its Marcial Daggay Front for outmaneuvering one platoon of PA in Apatan, Pinukpuk, Kalinga last April 7 where two soldiers were killed and one was wounded.

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CPA calls on Philex to also clean up Agno River

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL
www.nordis.net

BAGUIO CITY — The Cordillera Peoples Alliance (CPA) urged the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to let Philex Mining Corporation clean up Agno River as well because it is where most of the mine waste discharged from Philex’s tailings pond 3 now rests.

CPA Deputy Secretary General Santos Mero in an interview underscored that most of the over 20 million metric tons of mine wastes discharged from Philex’s tailings pond 3 (TP3) went to the Agno River and the mine company’s clean up plan is limited to the Balog Creek. He added that the MGB should ensure that Philex also cleans up Agno.

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Casiño urges suspension of MGB official who facilitated illegal magnetite extraction in Ilocos

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READQUEZON CITY — Makabayan Coalition Senate bet Teddy Casiño called on top officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to immediately suspend a regional official of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) who facilitated the illegal extraction of magnetite in the coastal areas of Ilocos Sur.

“While MGB Director Leo Jasareno finally heard the plaints of Ilocos environmental and church groups opposing the wholesale plunder of our magnetite resources in the Ilocos region, I think that the DENR should at least suspend MGB Region I Director Carlos Tayag for failing to implement the cease and desist order (CDO) against Taiwanese-owned Wellresource Mining Co. operating in Caparacadan, Caoayan and San Sebastian, San Vicente in Ilocos Sur. That director has contributed to the permanent degradation of the coastal areas within his jurisdiction and his actions or inactions have violated pertinent laws that he is supposed to follow,” Casiño said.

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Itogon dads endorse SSM operation

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy DELIA BAGNI
www.nordis.net

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — The Sangguniang Bayan of Itogon through an SB Resolution Number 055, series of 2013 endorsed a resolution of Barangay Gumatdang approving the operation of a small scale mining company.

The SB endorsed Barangay Gumatdang Resolution Numbered 4 series of 2013 recommending under certain conditions the proposed small scale mining of Chainus Resources Corporation (CRC). The operation of will cover Chico, Batawil of Gumatdang in the municipality of Itogon.

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New PMA superintendent installed

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

< 1 MIN READBy KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL
www.nordis.net

BAGUIO CITY— Barely five months after assuming the post as Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Superintendent, Lt. General Ireneo Espino hands over the command to Vice Admiral Edgar Abogado in a turn over ceremony last Apri l1.

The turn over ceremonies was officiated by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. General Emmanuel Bautista.

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Cordi fighter set to rule the octagon for another title

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy DELIA BAGNI
www.nordis.net

BAGUIO CITY — Team Lakay fighter Dave Galera is set to fight Reydon “Red” Romero of Manila Deftac team for the Interim Bantamweight Title Belt in the main event of the Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) 23 “Unrivaled” on April 27 at the SMX Convention Center of the Mall of Asia (MOA).

BAGUIO’S PRIDE. Mixed Martial Arts fighters of Team Lakay pose with their championship belts during the press conference at Luisa’s Cafe for their upcoming fight next month on Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) at Mall of Asia arena. Photo by Delia Bagni

BAGUIO’S PRIDE. Mixed Martial Arts fighters of Team Lakay pose with their championship belts during the press conference at Luisa’s Cafe for their upcoming fight next month on Universal Reality Combat Championship (URCC) at Mall of Asia arena. Photo by Delia Bagni

Galera holds a perfect record of four wins and no loss. He swept three of his winning bouts by submissions. His fight against one of the toughest bantamweight pugs Kieff Mangusan of La Trinidad, Benguet leaves him with an impressive first round submission mark.

Galera traces his roots in Baguio City.

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Editorial: Give peace a chance

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READOur deepest condolences to the families of the three policemen and two soldiers killed in two different encounters with units of the revolutionaries. It is very sad that brothers are being pitted against brothers in the longest running civil war in Asia.

If the war against invading colonizers during Lapu-lapu’s time, during Juan Oraa’s and Mateo Carino’s time against the Spanish and Americans, during the second world war against the Japanese invaders are to be included; this would really be the longest war waged by the Filipino people in defense of the right to be an independent nation. The right to benefit as a people and sustain their generations from their counry’s common resources as against the exportation and waste of its natural resources, – mining produce, its intellectual and human resources, etc., for a few to accumulate profit.

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Editorial: A 20% representation for the marginalized

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

< 1 MIN READThe 1987 Constitution provided for representation of the poor and marginalized sectors in Philippine society with a 20% representation in the house of representatives through sectoral representatives and the Party list system.

Considering that our congress is dominated by “big compradors and big landlords,” it was a welcome provision that the poor, the bottom rung, and the majority of the population get some representation in congress.

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Crossroads: Paper cranes for James Balao

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy MARY LOU MARIGZA
www.nordis.net

On April 19, we will be celebrating James Balao’s birthday again. Again, he will be absent for the celebration. Again we will be wishing that he is okay where ever he is. And we will again whisper to the winds how he is missed. Cordillera Human Rights Alliance and his family are making paper cranes to be hanged on a tree to remember James.

James was abducted by military men on September 17, 2008 in Tomay, La Trinidad, Benguet. He is among the more than 200 men and women who have been victims of enforced disappearance with the implementation of Oplan Bantay Laya or Operation Freedomwatch under then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. In letters sent to his family prior to his abduction, he informed them that he was being followed and watched by State security agents.

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From Under This Hat: Dates this April

From Under This Hat: Dates this April

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy KATHLEEN T. OKUBO
www.nordis.net

It is summer time in this part of the world and well into the fiesta season with the election circus to top it all. Aside from watching the circus from a safe distance and trying it once in a while before it passes after May 13, here are some activities to consider for this month:

Saturday the 13th April was the reunion of the clans of the grand couple Maumau (Pablo Cariño) and Chaxadi. The parents of Juan Oraa, Mateo, Espiritu, Payat, Channal, Savay, Tallin and Sison. The ancestors of the many clans of Tublay, Baguio, and La Trinidad. All together they can be a formidable group of community leaders for the Ibaloy, Kankanaey and Kalanguya communities of Benguet and not just another source of politicians and bureaucrats. There are among them who have served their local LGUs, the provincial government, in regional bodies, with national agencies including the police and military forces, and Malacañang. They make their ancestors proud and the reunion is an anual offering in gratitude for the blessings bestowed, and it has for a decade now been a warm renewal of bonding between the so many relatives, some we met for the fist time. Long live.

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Labor Watch: Going abroad for better jobs, waiting for uncertainty

Labor Watch: Going abroad for better jobs, waiting for uncertainty

Posted by | Apr 14, 2013

2 MIN READBy ALDWIN QUITASOL
www.nordis.net

The news trending these days is the so-called escalating tension in the Korean Peninsula. According to the big players in the Western media, the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea or simply the North Korea is carelessly provoking South to go to war. Reports of the corporate media say the North is challenging its neighbor and hurling threatening statements. The United States posing as the world’s police is again aggressively declaring it will do so-called necessary steps if war will break between the two Korean governments.

According to western powers, North Korea is an isolated country trying to create terror against its neighbors. But how does DPRK’s government know what is happening to the rest of the world? While the rest of the world only get little information, notwithstanding if it is true or not, about North Korea and its people. So that they can only rely on speculations and assumptions made by so-called experts? While so-called isolated state of DPRK who has no citizens working in other countries is freely accessing the internet, web sites and mirrors of other countries, its government has great concerns for the people who have no business at all with the war between the South and North and thus warns them to leave the US-friendly South Korea.

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Candidates for Representative of Benguet

Candidates for Representative of Benguet

Posted by | Apr 13, 2013

2 MIN READBy KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL
www.nordis.net

Considering that Benguet is already over mined, what is your stand on mining?

We are for responsible mining. Large scale mining companies should comply with mining guidelines to ensure the protection of the environment. We also want to sit down with the small scale miners (SSM) to discuss with them their proposed amendments to President Benigno Aquino’s Executive Order 79. We believe that the SSM were not properly consulted.

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Statements: SC hearing on the constitutionality of the Mining Act of 1995

Posted by | Apr 13, 2013

4 MIN READBy THE PHILIPPINE TASK FORCE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES RIGHTS

We, the Philippine Task Force for Indigenous Peoples Rights (TFIP), echo the need to hear indigenous peoplesEvoices in the course of the debate on the constitutionality of the Mining Act of 1995. The seemingly lucrative revenues to be collected from myriad mining corporations operating in the country have not reflected on the lives of indigenous communities affected by large-scale mining.

The contribution of the mining sector to the national economy and even to employment remains insignificant. Mining and quarrying is the 3rd lowest in terms of value added to the Philippine economy among the 14 major industries. On the other hand, the mining sector had the highest profit margin of 36.9% in 2006 and 38.9% in 2008.

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Weekly Reflections: How to choose leaders (1/2)

Weekly Reflections: How to choose leaders (1/2)

Posted by | Apr 13, 2013

5 MIN READBy REV. LUNA DINGAYAN
www.nordis.net

The midterm elections for local and national leaders are just around the corner. And so, it is but proper and fitting to remind us once again of some Biblical principles of choosing leaders. The Book of Deuteronomy gives us some important reminders on how to choose our leaders.

Deuteronomy is considered to be a product of serious reflections on leadership, especially on what leaders could do to make or unmake a nation. Although the book talks about the events during Moses’ time, it was actually written, according to Biblical scholars, during the latter years of the Southern Kingdom of Judah, shortly before it was captured by the Babylonians in 586 BCE and the people with their leaders were carried away to Babylon as captives.

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Ifugaos flee due to PNP-NPA clash

Ifugaos flee due to PNP-NPA clash

Posted by | Apr 7, 2013

2 MIN READBy KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL and ACE ALEGRE
www.nordis.net

BAGUIO CITY — Residents of sitio Nangkatinge, Barangay Namal, Asipulo decided to seek refuge in the Nangkatinge National High School (NNHS) and in an adjacent sitio Budo to ensure community safety from combat operations launched by the Philippine National Police against New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in the said area, April 5.

Superintendent Davy Limmong, Police Regional Office Cordillera (PROCor) information officer said the Regional Public Safety Battalion and Provincial Public Safety Company of the PROCor were patrolling the area as part of a combat operations when ambushed by NPA rebels early morning of April 5, killing three police officers and wounding three others.

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Strawberry fest winners recognized

Posted by | Apr 7, 2013

2 MIN READBy DELIA BAGNI www.nordis.net LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — Winners on the Strawberry Festival 2013different competitions were recognized and awarded their prizes and certificates during the culminating program at the La...

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PMA receives class 2017

Posted by | Apr 7, 2013

< 1 MIN READBy KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL www.nordis.net BAGUIO CITY — The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) received class 2017 at the PMA grandstand last April 1. PMA Superintendent Lt. General Ireneo Espino disclosed that...

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Candidates for Governor of Benguet

Posted by | Apr 7, 2013

4 MIN READBy KIMBERLIE NGABIT-QUITASOL www.nordis.net Your Northern Dispatch Weekly will run this Face -Off corner the next four weeks, on what some local candidates think about some burning issues of the day with the hope to...

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