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Acorda told cops to remain non-partisan

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Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.

Amid rumor of Marcos ouster

Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr.

CALBAYOG CITY– Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief General Benjamin Acorda Jr. reminded the members of the police force to stay away from politics and be steadfast in protecting the Constitution.

Acorda emphasizes that as law enforcers, their main mandate is to follow what is mandated by the Constitution.

“Huwag tayong magpapaniwala sa mga panlilinlang,” Acorda said during his speech before police personnel who gathered at the Calbayog Sports Center on Friday (Feb.2).

“For us to keep our Republic intact, we should uphold the rule of law. Kung anuman ang mandate ng Constitution sa atin, doon lang tayo,” Acorda added.

The PNP top official also dismissed rumors that there is a call for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to step down from office.

“Often, it is told in the media. May mga media practitioners na nag sasabi, AFP, PNP generals asking PBBM to resign. Gentlemen, I never ask kasi nilagay yung picture ko dun. I never ask anyone to resign, more so the President,” Acosta stressed.

He then encourages the entire police force to be vigilant and never believe in the sugarcoated promises of some.

“Leave the politics to them. We assure this administration kung ano ang require ng batas sa atin doon tayo. That is what we will keep this country intact,” Acosta emphasized.

Acosta visited Calbayog to personally condole and turnover assistance to the family of three policemen who were killed in a police operation against the Ampoan Criminal Group in Sta. Margarita, also in Samar, last Jan.31.

Killed during the shootout were Staff Sgt. Christian Tallo and Corporal Eliazar Estrelles Jr. of the PNP 1st Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company, and Master Sgt. Paul Terence Paclibar of the PNP Regional Mobile Force Battalion who were bestowned the highest honor given to a PNP personnel, the Medalya ng Kadakilaan (PNP Heroism Medal),

Acorda also visited the four wounded policemen who are recuperating in a private hospital in this city -Corporals Rannel Pedamato and Mark Jason Sixta, and Patrolmen Ham Kritnere Capalis and Mark Redoblado.

They were awarded the Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting (PNP Wounded Personnel Medal) by the PNP chief.

(ROEL T. AMAZONA, with LIZBETH ANNABELA)

ChED chief encourages SUCs to offer online classes as a way to encourage more enrollment

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ChEd Chairman Prospero De Vera asks state universities and colleges in the country to offer online classes as a way to encourage more students to enroll.
ChEd Chairman Prospero De Vera asks state universities and colleges in the country to offer online classes as a way to encourage more students to enroll.

CATBALOGAN CITY – Commission on Higher Education (ChED) Secretary Prospero “Popoy” de Vera, III urged public higher learning institutions in the country to adopt a distance method of education to increase more enrollment of students in state universities and colleges (SUCs).

De Vera made his remark during a press conference as he visited the Samar State University, this city, last Thursday (Feb.1).

“We have to invest in technology. We have to have technology mediate in learning para hindi kailangang sa classroom lang lagi natututo ang mga bata,” he said.

The ChED official said that several SUCs in the country are already offering distance education like the University of the Philippines Open University wherein students no longer need to attend regular classes in a classroom setting but only have to access their lessons online.

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mode of teaching and learning was shifted to modular and online by the education department to ensure continuity amidst the threat of the pandemic.

For students to fully understand online lessons, De Vera suggested that lectures should be accessible online and remotely for students to access the materials anytime if ever they cannot immediately understand them.

Offering a distance education will not only help in increasing the number of enrollees among SUCs but will also help in addressing the problem of lack of facilities which some schools experience when in-campus learning resumes after the pandemic, the ChEd official added.

During the pandemic, SUCs experienced an increase of enrollment after they implemented flexible learning which became a problem after the resumption of face-to-face classes as it revealed the need for additional facilities due to enrollment increase.

Under the 2024 General Appropriations Act, the CHED is instructed to look into the absorptive capacity in the enrollment of SUCs.

“The commission will seriously evaluate how you accept students, and what are the parameters. How will you ensure that they are in a learning environment because by law we are supposed to rationalize it, nakalagay na sa GAA,” De Vera emphasized.

De Vera said that he will be issuing a memorandum to all SUC presidents to talk with top officials at the regional office and look at their enrollment pattern.

The CHED official was in Catbalogan City for a series of activities including the ‘Padyak’ caravan.

His visit was highlighted with the Padyak at Samar, a biking journey from SSU main campus to Jiabong, Samar joined by biking groups in the province, and personnel from the Philippine National Police, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)

Ormoc cops conducted port inspection; yields negative of illegal drugs, firearms

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ORMOC CITY– On the first day of this love month, the Ormoc City Police Office led a surprise a port inspection at the GGC Private Port based in Barangay Punta, this city.
The port’s management consented this move of the police to check on the arriving cargoes and vehicles for possible presence of unlawful substance and explosives getting entry to the province from the island of Cebu.

The morning operation of more than a 100 personnel that involved the full force of the city police including the SWAT was in collaboration with other government agencies namely the Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Philippine Drug Enforcement Group- Special Operations Unit, Philippine Ports Authority, Maritime Police and K9 unit.

Sniffing dogs were utilized to assist in the quick search of the trucks containing various delivery goods and private vehicles as they embarked from the vessel that arrived from Mandaue City, Cebu.

Col. Nelvin Ricohermoso, City Police Director, was glad to declare that there were no explosives or any banned possessions from the cargoes and private travelers yielded.
Although surprised, the drivers were in full cooperation with the authorities during the entire process.

According to the police director, port interdiction is in line with their continuous efforts of fighting against the illegal drugs considering that most of the intelligence reports they receive, the illegal substance dispersed at the locality are sourced mostly from Mindanao and Cebu areas.

To the voyagers, he warned them to avoid even trying to carry any kind of illegal drug or item since the local police were on watch.

“Not here in Ormoc!” as he always speaks addressing the public.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)

DPWH-NSSDEO joins international coastal clean-up drive

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NSSDEO, Brgy. Burabud, Laoang, N. Samar-The Department of Public Works and Highways-Northern Samar Second District Engineering Office (DPWH-NSSDEO) employees conducted a coastal clean-up led by NSSDEO Rank-and-File Employees Association officers, last December 13, 2023, along the coastlines of Barangay 8, Pambujan, Northern Samar with the goal of marine conservation, community awareness, maintaining cleanliness, and strengthening the preservation of biodiversity.

The coastal clean-up activity was made possible through the active support of the Barangay Chairperson, Hon. Analiza Paguntalan of Barangay 8, Pambujan, Northern Samar.

The DPWH- NSSDEO rank and file employees collected various kinds of plastic trash and garbage scattered in the area to help the local community combat plastic pollution and keep the ocean clean.

Through this initiative, it will contribute to the country’s effort to be part of the global awareness to protect the ocean by reducing issues caused by various debris brought by the tide, local visitors, or tourists, wherein aquatic species and beach enthusiasts will be secured from debris. Hence, a greater biodiversity, healthier ecosystem, and clean beachfront will be attained.

Moreover, this activity aims to reduce marine toxic chemicals and other waste materials that would result to plastic pollution on marine species, wherein plastic is very harmful to the ocean and takes many years to decompose.

Eventually, the collected biodegradable and recyclable materials were segregated and disposed properly after on-site documentation.

NSSDEO top management, District Engineer Charlito S. Carlobos and Assistant District Engineer Atty. Arthur Eric L. Sabong, appreciated the collaborative efforts of the Rank-and-File Association officers and employees for joining the International Coastal Clean-up (ICC) drive.
(RONEL L. CALUPO,PIO STAFF)

Live wire causes life of a construction worker in Northern Samar

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ORMOC CITY-A construction worker was declared dead on arrival at the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital in Catarman town after incurring fatal injuries after he was electrocuted at a construction site inside the compound of the municipal hall in Gamay, also in Northern Samar on Saturday (Feb.3) at about 8:10 am.

The victim, who was only identified as ‘Baladad’and of legal age, was working on the installation of steel trusses in the of a multi-purpose building that is being constructed when the steel trusses he was holding touched the live wire of the electric post of Northern Samar Electric Cooperative(Norsamelco’s) resulting to his accidental electrocution.

After he was electrocuted, the victim instantly fell to the ground from the top of the two storey building.

Because of the severity of his injuries, the victim was referred to the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital for further medical intervention but was declared dead on arrival by his attending physician.
(ROBERT DEJON)

Philippine Red Cross conducts blood donation drive in DPWH Eastern Samar

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BORONGAN CITY– The Philippine Red Cross conducted a successful blood donation drive at the Department of Public Works and Highways Eastern Samar District Engineering Office (DPWH ESDEO) on January 26, 2024.

The event collected 31 bags of blood donations from various groups and government agencies, including the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Students from Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC), DPWH ESDEO Employees, and other private volunteers.

The bloodletting activity was carefully screened to ensure the safety of both donors and recipients. Donors had to fill out a form, and proceed for an initial interview with a doctor and only those weighing 50 kilos and above, with normal blood pressure are deemed fit for blood donation.

According to Sheena Rose Globio, a medical technologist from the Philippine Red Cross, the organization offers a range of services, including the supply of sufficient, safe, and quality blood products in Eastern Samar.

“This blood drive is essential to help meet the demand for blood products and ensure that those in need receive the necessary transfusions,” said Globio.

Globio also revealed that the Philippine Red Cross has a Blood Samaritan Program, which is funded by the City Government of Borongan. Under this program, Borongan residents do not have to pay for blood and processing fees.

Meanwhile, DPWH ESDEO District Engineer Domcelio Natividad congratulated the Philippine Red Cross for the success of the blood donation drive.

Also, the District Engineer committed that the DPWH ESDEO will continue supporting meaningful activities that will benefit the public.

“The DPWH ESDEO has partnered with the Philippine Red Cross for years in conducting blood drives, such as this one. The success of this bloodletting activity is a testament to the generosity and kindness of the people of Eastern Samar,” said DE Natividad.
(JAYSON ESPESO/PR)

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