Cops in Kian Killing Charged with Murder, Torture

Police Officers Charged with Murder and Torture

The parents of Kian delos Santos filed murder and torture charges against the police officers who are involved in the death of their son. The parents were accompanied by the Public Attorneys Office (PAO) chief Persida Acosta.

Acosta told the media that the wheels of justice will turn now and run its course after filig the charges Friday. She also hoped that the case will be resolved by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for not more than 60 days after the filing.

4 Police Officers Charged with Murder and Torture

Four police officers were charged with murder and torture. The respondents were Chief Inspector Amor Cerillo, the relieved commander of Caloocan City Police Community Precinct 7; Police Officer (PO) 3 Arnel Oares; PO1 Jerwin Cruz; and PO1 Jeremias Pereda.

The involved police officers violated Article 248 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) and Republic Act 9745, also known as the Anti-Torture Law. They were charged for torturing a minor resulting to death, which falls under Section 4(A-1) and (A-14), and Section 14(1) and (5) of the said law.

Kian Intentionally Killed

The autopsy report of the PAO revealed that Kian, an alleged drug runner, was shot at the back lying down. Witnesses also testified that Kian delos Santos did not fought back or tried to escape as alleged by the arresting police officers. The autopsy report also highlighted the intent of the gunmen, which is to kill the suspect by shooting him in critical areas of his body.

Drug War's Collateral Damage

A senate investigation is also being conducted about the incident, which some lawmakers said is a clear example of EJK. Caloocan police officials told the senators during the hearing that they only based their accusations on posts and messages from social media. The President's drug war has been marred by large number of deaths and killings of minor suspects.

Meanwhile relatives, friends, and other supporters of Kian are asking the President to look into this case and hoping that justice be served to the innocent grade 11 student.

Updated Drug List of President Duterte Goes Public

President Duterte's Updated Drug List

President Rodrigo Duterte won't stop his campaign against illegal drugs. Just recently, he showed an updated list of people who are allegedly involved in the illegal drug trade. The list include the names of incumbent and retired local government officials, lawmakers, policemen and military personnel, people in the judiciary department, and other big names involve in the drug trade.

The President said that the list was re-validated by the police and concerned agencies. Those people in the updated drug list will be investigated by proper authorities and will be charge accordingly.

The names of narco-politicians, policemen, court magistrates, generals, and other people engaged in the illegal drug trade are listed below:

COURT MAGISTRATES

Judge Mupas of Dasmariñas City, Cavite
Judge Reyes, Baguio City
Judge Savilo, Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 13, Iloilo City
Judge Casiple, Kalibo, Aklan
Judge Rene Gonzales, Municipal Trial Court (MTC)
Judge Navidad, RTC-Calbayog City
Judge Ezekiel Dagala MTC, Dapa, Siargao

INCUMBENT AND FORMER LOCAL EXECUTIVES, LAWMAKERS

Mayor Reynaldo Flores - Naguilian, La Union
Mayor Dante Garcia - Tubao, La Union
Mayor Martin De Guzman - Bauang, La Union
Mayor Marjorie Apel Salazar - Lasam, Cagayan
Mayor Goto Violago - San Rafael, Bulacan
Mayor Marino Morales - Mabalacat, Pampanga
Mayor Felix Castillo - Langiden, Abra
Ex Mayor Eufronio Erigel - Agoo, La Union
Mayor Jesus Celeste, Alyas Boying - Bolinao, Pangasinan
Mayor Jose "Pepe" Miranda - Santiago City, Isabela
Mayor Vicente Amante - San Pablo City, Laguna
Mayor Ryan Dolor - Bauan, Batangas
Vice Mayor Edgardo Trinidad - El Nido, Palawan
Mayor Alex Centena - Calinog, Iloilo
Mayor Julius Ronald Pacificador - Hamtic, Antique
Mayor Jed Mabilog - Iloilo City
Mayor Sigfredo Betita - Carles, Iloilo
Marciano Malones-Maasin, Iloilo
Ex-Mayor Michael Rama - Cebu City
Mayor Hector Ong - Laoang, Northern Samar
Mayor Rolando Espinosa - Albuera, Samar
Mayor Beda Canamaque - Basay, Negros Oriental
Ex-Mayor Madeline Ong - Laoang, Northern Samar
Vice Mayor Francis Ansing Amboy - Maasin, Iloilo
Fralz Sabalones - San Fernando Cebu
Antonio Pesina - Iloilo City
Erwin "Tongtong" Plagata - Iloilo City
Buddy Aingan - Kulambungan, Davao Del Norte
Former board member Ricardo Parojinog - Misamis
Mayor Fahad Salic - Marawi City
Congressman Guillermo Romarate, Jr. - 2nd District, Surigao del Norte
Jessie Aguilera - Alegria, Surigao del Norte
Mayor Mohammad Ali Abenal - Marantao, Lanao del Sur
Jamal Dadayan - Buadiposo-Buntong, Lanao del Sur
Rasmiyah Macabago - Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur
Muslim Alen Macadato - Lobatan, Lanao Del Sur
Rasul Santi Datu Zaldy Ampatuan - Maguindanao
Montaser Zabal - Talitay, Maguindanao
Vicman Montawal - Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
Samsudin Dimaukom - Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao
Norodin Salasal - Datu Salibo, Maguindanao
Ex-Mayor Benahar Tulawie - Talipao, Sulu
Nova Princess Parojinog Echavez
Omar Solitario Ali - Marawi City
Abdul Wahid Sabal - Vice Mayor, Talitay, Maguindanao
Otto Montawal - Datu Montawal, Maguindanao
Nida Dimagcon - Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao
Arafat Salik - Marawi City
Rasmia Macabagu - Siguran, Lanao Del Sur
Ex-Mayor Abubakar Abdukarim Afdal - Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur
Mayor Gamar Ahay Janihim - Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte
David Navarro - Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Bobby Alingan - Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte
Yusofa Monder Bugong Ramin - Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
Ex-Congressman JC Rahman Nava - Guimaras
Party-list Rep. Jeffrey Celis - Panay

ACTIVE AND RETIRED LAWMEN 

Police Inspector Rolando Batolayan
Ret. Supt. Maristelo Manalo, CIDG
Roberto Palisoc - Station 7 MPD
Ret. Supt. Siceron Ada
Chief Insp. Eric Bunaventura - Navotas
PO2 Geraldine Bautista Manuel - Health Service
SPO3 Ronald Calap - Isabela
PO3 Rodel Samoledo - Lalio
PO3 Cecilio Domingo - CIDG
PO2 Ryan Mendoza - Tarlac Pstation
Jeffrey Serafica - Butuan
PO1 Norman Adarlo - Puerto Galera
Mark Canete RSRPSV Mimaropa
PO1 Mark Christian Catalina - Camarines Norte
PO2 Allan Carpio - Pasay City
PO3 Eric Lazo - QCPD
PO3 Alexander Macabeo - Parañaque City
PO3 Johnny Mahilom - QCPD
PO2 Cielito Minendrez - Binangonan
Ret. General Vicente Loot
Ret. General Valerio - Iloilo
General Bernando Diaz - Region 6
General Idio - Calbayog City
Ret. Supt. Floro Antique
Supt. Kashmir Dimangcup - former Iloilo Base Commander
Supt. Delia Paz - RDIDM
Supt. Genepa Riu - Intelligence
Supt. Ifel Duenas
Supt. Kaundag
Supt. Eugenio Malik, Maritime Group, former chief of Antique Anti-Drug Group
Supt. Gumboc
Supt. Leven
Chief Insp. Rio Maymay
Senior Insp. Kenneth Militar, Iloilo
Senior Insp. Donasco
Insp. De Jose - Region 6
Insp. Duarte - Arevalo, Iloilo
Chief Insp. Vicente Vicente - Banate
Supt. Romeo Santander - Cebu
PO2 Michael Cortez - Barili
SPO1 Jen Dela Victoria - Cebu
SPO1 Onel Nabua - Barili
PO2 Jomar Ibanez - Lapu Lapu
PO3 Ryan Martusciamco - Cebu
PCI Ibrahim Jabiran- Zamboanga
PCI Senior Insp. Perfecto Abrazaldo Awi, Jr.- Misamis Oriental
Insp. Roy Sinuhales Montes - Iligan Pro
Supt. Ricardo Gando Pulot - Quezon, Bukidnon Insp. Martin Plaza
PO1 Pierre Dizo - Zamboanga Del Sur
PO3 Omar Kwani - Zamboanga City
Romel Mansol - PRO9
PO3 Daryl Pagi - Labasan
SPO1 Totong Jay Valdez
SPO1 Rodrigo Ramos - Bukidnon Pro
SPO1 Renaldo Dela Victoria - Cagayan De Oro
SPO3 Emilio Mendoza Lusaria - Iligan
Marlo Espinosa -- Bukidnon
SPO3 Mat -- CIDG Mati, Davao Oriental
SPO3 Rosel Eleviera - CIDG Tagum, Davao Del Norte
PO3 Jesse Balabag - Region 11
PO3 Filimino Soronya - Digos
Insp. Juan Glen Alicarte - PRO 12
PO1 Philip Pantarolia - Tacurong City
SPO1 Jerry Dela Rosa - SCP PIO
PO3 Bebot Ruiz - GSC-PIO
PO3 Estelito Solanio - Saranggani
PO1 Jerebel Oxio
SPO1 Bilyones Ernesto - NCR
Montemayor Lito - Roxas District, Jail Aparri Dist
PO1 Vicente Renaldo Celis - NCR
Sait Dexel - Mimaropa
SPO1 Tubil Felix - Region 3
SPO3 Angeles Nicolas Ponce - Region 3
SPO2 Mercene Rod - Marinduque BFP
FO1 Reynaldo Valencia - Claveria
Sgt. Vic Dela Cruz - Mimaropa
Brig. Genera.l Leonzo Daniega - NCR
Spo3 Gerry Mendoza - NCR
Reomante Daitu - Region5
Reymar Daitu - Region 5
Zamora Reynato Gumaro - Region6
JO1 Allan Coca Manatad - Region7
SPO3 Cristy Cielo Tinag - Region 7
Arsad Kasimiro Castro - ARMM
PFC Arsad Phillip Miro - ARMM
Corporal Kosina Lopez Giamad Loy - 52nd Brigade Armm
PFC Mamadali Ifad -- ARMM
Yasin Abulgalit Bobong
JO1 Cobacho Alfredo Galis
FO1 Aplaca Nicolas Ponce - ARMM
FO3 Ibanez Ricardo Villariz - Region 9
Marine Corporal Alfrenz Burias Abedin-- Western Mindanao,
Jimmy Manlangit - Region 12

Caught on Video: Possible Drug Swallowed by Vice Mayor Parojinog During Raid

A new video is now circulating online about the attempt of Vice Mayor Nova Princess Parojinog to conceal a possible evidence against her. 

In her previous media interview, she claimed that the raiding team headed by Chief Inspector Jovi Espenido planted all the evidences gathered in her house in Ozamiz City. She also claimed that the police cut the CCTV during the search and stole the hard drive. She also appealed to President Duterte to initiate an inquiry about the simultaneous serving of search warrants against her family.

The Parojinogs are included in the drug list of the President and known for their links with convicted drugs lords in the Bilibid prison.

The raid resulted in the deaths of Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr, her mother, brother, and a number of barangay civilian volunteers. These volunteers acted as private guards to the Parojinogs according to the local police. 

In the video clip, Vice Mayor Nova Parojinog attempted to hide a packet of white substance from the police officers while they are searching her room. When police officers is searching her belongings, she immediately get something from a bag and hid it in her hand. She even swallowed a small object, which could be a sachet containing a powder substance (which could be a small pack of drug), a sim card, or other possible evidence against her.

Please take a look at this video clip aired by GMA News.

President Duterte 2nd SONA 2017: Videos Live Stream and Full text

State of the Nation Address

President Rodrigo Duterte will deliver his second State of the Nation Address today July 24, 2017 at Batasang Pambansa. It is expected that the president will highlight his achievements of his second year of tenure as the 16th President of the Republic.

If you can't watch the live telecast of the 2nd SONA of the President, we'll post the live stream videos of his SONA on our site. We'll also upload the full text of his speech afterwards.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte SONA 2017 Live Stream

(note: start of formal speech at 37:28 min)

Top Issues Tackled at SONA 2017

Full Text SONA 2017

http://www.rappler.com/nation/176566-full-text-president-rodrigo-duterte-sona-2017-philippines

President Duterte's SWS Record High Survey Rating

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

The recent survey conducted by the Social Weather Station (SWS) showed that majority of Filipinos still support President Rodrigo Duterte. The survey, which was conducted from June 23 to 26, revealed that almost 8 in 10 or 78% of Filipino adults expressed approval of Duterte's performance. This is the highest rating the President got during his first year presidency. His net satisfaction rating is +66 which is very good. The survey result is a personal record high for the President. 

This SWS survey will also boost the government's claim that the country is better under the current administration. Despite the issues on war on drugs, Marawi siege, corruption, traffic, and poverty, the President is still popular among Filipinos.  

But what are his gains and loses in this particular survey. What are the areas where his approval increased and the social class where he gained a favorable rating? Here are some Quick Facts about the SWS Survey on President Duterte's Performance:

Net satisfaction rating: “very good” +66

Number of respondents: 1,200

Survey conducted: June 23 to 26, 2017

Comparison with Last SWS Survey

The President gained additional 3 points in the latest survey as compared to his rating last March, which is +63 with 75 percent net satisfaction rating.

A major change in his rating is the Visayas and balance Luzon areas. But his rating dip in the Mindanao region.

Visayas: increased to 11 points to an “excellent” +73 (83 percent satisfied, 10 percent dissatisfied) 

Rating last survey: +62 (75 percent satisfied, 12 percent dissatisfied)

Balance Luzon: increased by 7 points but stayed “very good” at +58 (73 percent satisfied, 15 percent dissatisfied)

Rating last survey: +51 (68 percent satisfied, 17 percent dissatisfied)

Mindanao: fell to 12 points but still rated as “excellent” at +75 (83 percent satisfied, eight percent dissatisfied)

Rating last survey: +87 (89 percent satisfied, three percent dissatisfied)

Metro Manila: dropped at +63 but remained in “very good” level (77 percent satisfied, 13 percent dissatisfied)

Rating last survey: +64 (76 percent satisfied, 12 percent dissatisfied)  

Very Good Rating in Socioeconomic Classes 

The President's rating under socioeconomic classes remained very good. He got the highest rating among class E at +67, which increased to seven points from +60 last survey. He is also popular among class ABC. He got +59, which is 3 percent higher than his previous rating for this class. For class D respondents, President Duterte got +66, a 2 percent increase from the previous survey.  

PRD's approval among men and women respondents stayed at "very good" rating. College graduates rated him "excellent" at +76, while those who are high school graduates, elementary school graduates and those who did not finished elementary gave him "very good" rating.

The SWS survey has sampling error margins of plus or minus 3 percentage points for national percentages, and plus or minus 6 percentage points for each region.

1M Crowd Expected at Pro-Duterte Grand Rally on Feb 25

EDSA Revolution Anniversary

Pro-Duterte supporters will again unite to show their support to President Duterte. They will be staging a peace rally/gathering on February 25. The rally will be held at the Quirino Grandstand, the same spot where they showed full support to the candidacy of the then Mayor Duterte. Interior Undersecretary John Castriciones, who is also the secretary general of the Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte National Executive Coordinating Council (MRRD-NECC), said in an interview that various groups supporting Mr. Duterte and members of different religious communities would converge on Rizal Park for the two-day event. Organizers have no target figure for the number of people attending the rally but they are optimistic that they can get an attendance of 1 million.

Castriciones also said that the gathering is a show of support to the government's campaign against the evils of society like illegal drugs, corruption and poverty.

Social Media Supporters Urge People to Join  

Avid supporters of the President are already disseminating information about the said event tomorrow. Sass Rogando Sasot, a known Duterte supporter asks her followers to go to the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta on February 25. The event will start at 5pm. She even posted a video encouraging people to come and participate in the event. Right now, the post has been shared and liked by thousands of her followers. The video has been viewed by almost 700,000 people.

Aside from the Manila gathering, there will be several events or rallies that will be held in various parts of the country. Some big events are expected in the Visayas and Mindanao areas, particularly in Davao. A lot of Duterte supporters abroad will also held similar events on the same day. The complete list is posted on Sasot's Facebook account with the hashtag #UnitedDDS.  

EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary

February 25, 2017 is the 31st anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution but the celebration will be simple according to the Palace. The usual salubong will not be performed. Instead, a program will be held at Camp Crame that will be attended by Sec Medialdea and other government officials. Meanwhile, President Duterte will be at Davao City to attend to an important event for the Bangsamoro Transition Commission.

A rally will also be held at EDSA Shrine. Prominent people, including former President Fidel Ramos, former Sen Rene Saguisag and martial law survivor Etta Rosales, have confirmed their attendance. 

550 Donated Blood Units Tainted With HIV: DOH Report

DOH report on HIV-infected blood units

A report from the Department of Health (DOH) revealed that the number of HIV-infected blood units is increasing every year. According to the December 2016 HIV and Aids Registry of the Philippines (Harp) report, the DOH have detected at least 550 HIV-infected blood units last year. The increase is more than 17% compared to the data in 2015, which is 456 cases.

But the DOH assured the public that these tainted blood units were not transfused to patients. These were discarded after initial screening from blood banks. They also sent the blood samples to Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) for confirmatory tests.

This data is alarming since it shows that there is an increasing number of people infected with HIV in the Philippines. HIV leads to AIDS, an incurable disease up to this day. With regards to the tainted blood units, the donors may not have any knowledge that they are already infected with HIV.

Killed Drug Suspects Worth P5,000 said Amnesty International

AI report on President Duterte's drug war

According to Amnesty International, police personnel involved in anti-drug operations were being paid for every drug suspect killed. This report was one of the findings of the London-based human rights watchdog. AI also alleged that most of the killings done by the authorities or suspected vigilantes is systematic, planned, and organized. Since the order came from the top authorities, these drug-related killings can be considered as crime against humanity.

AI conducted their own investigation to unearth the truth about the spate of killings around the country. A lot of the cases are considered extra judicial killings. Most of the victims are poor people and they are targeted because they are suspected drug users or sellers. According to Tirana Hassan, AI's crisis response director, the national police are breaking laws they are supposed to uphold while profiting from the murder of impoverished people. This accusation was backed by their own investigation conducted in November to December 2016. They interviewed at least 110 people including families of victims and witnesses.

Police Paid to Kill Drug Suspects

The most controversial finding of the group is the alleged pay out to police officers for each encounter with drug suspects. An active anti-narcotics police officer who was interviewed by the group revealed that they are not paid for arrests but given incentives for killing drug suspects. The amount ranges from P8,000 to P15,000. The officer said that they are paid in cash secretly by the headquarters. Some local government units in Metro Manila are also providing incentives for every killed drug suspect.

Two hired-killers interviewed by the AI also revealed that a police officer pays them P5,000 for every killed drug user and paid higher if the job is to kill a pusher, which is between P10,000 to P15,000.

Some police officers also get incentives from funeral homes where they bring killed drug suspects. Some get as much as P10,000 per cadaver since they bring them to expensive funeral homes.

In most occasions, drugs and weapons are planted to link the suspects in the drug trade.

AI Must Testify on the Pay-for-Kill Claim 

Meanwhile, Senator Chiz Escudero said in a recent interview that he wants Amnesty International to testify in a Senate inquiry about the alleged pay-for-kill scheme in the PNP. The allegation that the PNP paid its personnel and assassins is a serious issue.

As of January 2017, there are already more than 7,000 casualties on the war on drugs by President Duterte. Critics say that most of these were done in EJK style.

Sec Aguirre Denied Involvement in Bribery Scandal

Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre DOJ

In the latest Senate hearing on the bribery scandal involving top officials of the Bureau of Immigration, Secretary of Justice Vitaliano Aguirre denied his alleged involvement in the bribery case. "I could not be bribed." This is the statement of Aguirre when asked about his alleged participation or knowledge of the P50 million given to 2 BI commissioners.

Associate Commissioners Al Argosino and Michael Robles, both frat brothers of Aguirre and President Duterte, denied that they have asked money from Jack Lam or retired Police Senior Superintendent Wally Sombero Jr. Sombero acted as the middleman for Lam and tried to negotiate the release of the Chinese nationals who were arrested in Fontana late last year. However, the testimony of these BI officials have failed to convince the Senators.

Meanwhile, Secretary Aguirre was forced to apologize to some senators for insinuating that they have a sinister plot to implicate him in the bribery scandal. Aguirre apologized to Senator Francis Pangilinan and Senator DeLima during the hearing on Tuesday.

65th Miss Universe Results

65th Miss Universe Coronation

Today is the coronation of the 65th Miss Universe 2016. The pageant is held at Mall of Asia Arena, January 30 (Manila Time). Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach will crown her successor. Most of the judges were former Miss Universe like Dayanara Torres and Sushmita Sen.

Top 13 finalists:

Kenya
Indonesia
USA
Mexico
Peru
Panama
Colombia
Philippines
Canada
Brazil
France
Haiti
Thailand

Top 9 Finalists:

USA
Thailand
France
Mexico
Kenya
Colombia
Canada
Haiti
Philippines

Top 6 Miss Universe Finalists:

France
Kenya
Colombia
Philippines
Thailand
Haiti

TOP 3 MISS UNIVERSE FINALISTS

Haiti

France

Colombia

Here is the final results of the 65th Miss Universe:


Miss Universe Ms. FRANCE

1st Runner Up Ms. HAITI
2nd Runner Up Ms. COLOMBIA