Renabor: The hope of Tugaya

Marawi City – After the ambush incident that resulted to the brutal killing of re electionist town mayor Alimatar P. Guroalim and injuring his four companions in an early morning of Eid'l Fitr, Peace at last was felt by residents here following the appointment of Acting mayor Mangawan C. Renabor. On July 22 ,2010 Acting mayor Renabor was appointed by Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)acting Regional Governor Ansaruddin "Hooky" Alonto Adiong ona neutral ground to ease the tension between the two warring political parties, Guroalims and the Balindong led by mayoralty candidate Alber Balindong, son of former mayor Mangawan Pacalna Balindong. Renabor is a relative to both families. Considering the atmosphere of trepidation, Mayor Renabor, with the consent of then ARG Adiong, temporarily transferred the seat of government as temporary Municipal Hall at Barangay Sugod Mawatan situated along the National highway, to make himself more accessible to his constituents in providing ample delivery of basic services due to them such, as the medical missions, symposia and forums led by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of Health, (DOH) Department of Agriculture and fisheries (DAF), Department of Education (DepEd) and other line agencies of the government. Meanwhiel, the Philippine National Police Officer –in-Charge (PNP-OIC) Lanao del Sur Provincial director PSupt Cosaine M. Derogongan deployed "Peace keeping forces" with Army Col .Jed Motus of the 65th Infantry Battalion (IB) as ground commander with the joint effort of the PNP-Regional Mobile Group under the command of PSupt Lumanda D. Idsla. Col Motus disclosed in an interview that the incident is a politically motivated. Due to escalation of tensions that prompted the evacuation of some residents in the adjacent municipalities and the desistance of students and pupils from going to school, mayor Renabor constituted a "local Crisis Management Committees" to directly deal with the grievances of his people and address the best solutions to achieve the real meaning of peace. Mayor Renabor, being a man of principle, belonging to a clan of peace loving people who is presently holding a title of royalty as "Datu Sa Masiu" is bound to restore Peace and Order in Tugaya. Right after his assumption of duty, Renabor owing to his effort to have restore peace and order and in order to sustain economic stability, he restore electricity which was long deprived from his people during the past/previous administrations. Notwithstanding the distaste of some envious camps trying to underestimate the capability of mayor Renabor in implementing good governance in Tugayay, ARG Adiong was pleased having no regrets to have installed him as acting mayor considering his proven probility of the task accorded to him. Inasmuch as most camps, such as the religious leaders, local officials ,barangay officials farmers , fishermen, traders /businessmen and even the warring political families conceded to mayor Renabor's appointment as the acting mayor (according to several interviews) residents had aired their sentiments and enthusiasm of having perceived a "One of a kind ' concerned administration ever since ,manifested by his first lady Bai Shoraida Titiban Renabor, for having implemented several projects acquired from different government agencies before his appointment. The acting mayor praised and commended the performances and tenacity of the good men in uniform assigned in Tugaya and expressed his heartfelt thanks and gratitude to both ARG Ansarudding Alonto and Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong,Jr for their advocacy for peace and development in the ARMM and l in the Lanao del Sur, respectively and above all to our Almighty Allah's blessing and guidance appointment of mayor Mangawan C. Renabor is indeed a welcome development for Tugaya after the political turmoil .

104th is doing well in Maguindanao..residents

               
                  MARIZ   REVALES and RIC CLET
Tacurong City - Residents here lauded 104th brigade for bringing peace and order situation normal again after their arrival ten (10)months ago.
Major Alonto Maamo, its civil military officer in an interview with the media disclosed that perhaps residents in the area felt secured after addressing some of the problems .
"WE are doing our mandate by bringing normalcy in the area here in Tacurong and Sultan Kudarat province, at kahit may kaguluhan dito noon  naibalik namin ang kapayapaan",Maamo said

104th brigade is a peace keeping forces under the command of Col Mario A. Mendoza  and as much as possible is avoiding to be placed in the middle of conflict.
" Our unit has done civil military project such as to provide security in the area for the international and local non government organization (NGO)   while  they stay at the area", Maamo said..
Since their arrival last December 22,  2009 104th brigade has implemented activities and programs related to peace and development. Such as mini concert, bike for peace, medical outreach and other community services.
"For simply doing biking, residents felt secured in seeing military who are not from this place roaming around the streets riding in their bikes. ",Maamo noted.
Maamo said that Bike for peace will be launched again and this time their commanding officer and other ground commanders will go with them in visiting the troops in the area riding in their bikes.
Recently, General Romeo Lustestica of the first Infantry  "Tabak" Division visited the brigade and commended its performance. ' We felt proud for sending 104th brigade in this part of the region as I   know that this unit can deliver the mandate task before them", Lustestica said in an interview. 
Media in the area and from Lanao where 104th brigade  previously assigned also lauded the unit for its contributions while in the said areas.

ARMM peace summit kicks off today

                                                 ARMM Peace Summit kicks off today

                                                                                            RIC CLET

COTABATO CITY – All roads  lead to this Southern Island today for  foreign and national dignitaries  to discuss  possible solutions affecting peace and development in Mindanao. organizers said.

Organizers of this momentous event  of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) noted that the  summit is aimed at helping to create a paradigm for peace and development thrusts that may serve as reference of the Aquino administration and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in their imminent resumption of peace talks.

In his report, Ali Macabalang, ARMM  Chief of Bureau of  Information noted that the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), which is pushing for the full implementation of the provisions of its 1996 final peace accord with the government, has confirmed participation in the summit, while the MILF leadership has declined to join the gathering in view of a mechanism it has reportedly agreed with the state in the would-be renewed peace talks.

Envoys from Malaysia, Indonesia, and other countries belonging to the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) are the guests alongside with Western and European states who have also confirmed attendance.

Philippine authorities from the military and the police had secured the area. The two day summit is the culmination of the previous peace summit which was held at the provinces of Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi Tawi prior to this consultations

" Abdullah Cusain, ARMM deputy executive secretary, noted at least 11 major issues dealing with concerns for the enhancement of autonomy and proactive peace efforts in Muslim Mindanao have been collated for deliberation at the summit", Macabalang said.

ARMM acting Gov. Ansaruddin Alonto-Adiong, will welcome the guests and visitors, in his   recent statements he urged his constituents to "think, talk and work for peace" in order to shape a peaceful climate in the region.

Local officials of Cotabato City and the ARMM will  deliver their respective messages on the significance  of the two day summit.

Talaayan former mayor focuses on agriculture, livelihoodfor constituents

                       Talayan former mayor focuses on agriculture, livelihood for constituents

 

Talayan, Maguindanao- This agricultural town will soon be known as the cassava producing municipality in the province of Maguindanao to boost the living condition of his constiteunts.

Ali Midtimbang, father of concurrent municipal mayor Tungkang "Toh' Midtimbang and Nathaniel Midtimbnag of Datu Anggal town stressed that he will venture on cassava plantation to provide livelihood to its residents.

In 1980's, Talayan was known as the leading supplier of the Philippine Trade, the plant that produce various products from cassava. " I found it out that cassava is less expensive  in terms of operational and labor, Midtimbang said.

The ex-mayor, since his retirement, focused on agricultural farming. He started from sugar which he said it was a failure due to high cost of labor and operation. He added that one of the problem is the distance from its plant which was located in North Cotabato.

Talayan also produced rice which he said, it has a total of  more than 1000 irrigated rice farm in low land area, coconut, corn, mangoes which has  more than 300 hectares planted with variety of mangoes.

Midtimbang stressed that peace and order is very normal and manageable, when asked about peace and order in this municipality. " in fact, we have a very peaceful election here, he said.

He claimed that there are isolated cases once in awhile but it can be resolved in the municipal level. He said that the town officials including himself is settling "rido" or family feuds which is normal in this part of the country.

Midtimbang disclosed that with the plan and programs in mind will surely put Talayan into the economic  map of the province of Maguindanao.

 

 

 

                          

 

 

 

 

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Rinabor is the hope of Tugaya

Tugaya, Lanao del Sur- After the ambushed that killed the reelectionist town mayor, Alimatar Guroalim and wounding his four companions in an early morning ambush in Tugaya town recently, ARMM governor Assarudin "Hooky" Adiong appointed on July 22 as OIC for Tugaya Mangawan C. Rinabor, who he said is a relative to both warring parties.
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The incident brought tensions which resulted to the evacuations of some residents and suspension of different classes' in this municipality.


Due to its controversies several camps aired their sentiments and doubts to the appointment of Rinabor on how he can maintain peace and order in the town marred by community violence due to politics.
"I was appointed by Honorable Governor Hooky Adiong as mayor because of trust and confidence that I can deliver the mandate given to me", Rinabor said.
Rinabor noted that his mandate is to provide basic services, run the office of the municipal government and the safety of his constituenst.
He said a Local Crisis Management Committee has been created to deal, address and find solutions to alarming situations in Tugaya.
Meanwhile, PNP Provincial director PSupt Cosaine M.Derogongan implemented peace keeping forces with 65th Infantry Battalion (IB) Col Motus as the ground commander
Col Motus in an interview disclosed that the ambush incident is a politically motivated.
Rinabor lauded recently the command of Col. Jed Motus, 65th Infantry Battalion (IB) and the Philippine National Police- Regional Mobile Group for having the town deliberately from possible escalations of tensions.
The mayor who is the husband of Sorah Rinabor head of the Provincial General Services of Lanao del Sur upon the order of ARMM governor temporarily transferred the municipal hall at Barangay Sugud Mawatan.


Chief Supt Bienvenido Latag said police have formed a special investigation task group including members from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Scene of the Crime Operations, and Intelligence units to get to the bottom of the incident.
Police looking the incident was politically motivated, as Guroalim was seeking reelection.
Latag said the special elections, where Guroalim intended to seek the mayoralty post, were scheduled in the town on November 6, due to the violence that marred the May 10 elections in the town.
"Alam ninyo ang lugar na ARMM medyo mainit ang labanan dito ng kandidato (You know ARMM is a relatively hot spot during elections he said.
Adiong believed that with the appointment of Rinabor as OIC, being a relative of both warring parties is the best person in the position.
In the case of Tugaya town, this year's local elections are hotly contested by feuding Balindong and Guroalim clans.
Police personnel in the province "have been advised not to enter the cordoned off area of the town to prevent the escalation of armed conflict." Motus said.
He added, "Both warring parties are suspicious of the Maranao local police forces."
He said the firefight between the Balindong and Guroalim clans during last June's elections was sparked by the local police elements related to either of the two camps.
"People coming in and going out of Tugaya are subjected to close police check to prevent tension in the area", Derogongan said..

Mga suporter ni dating gov Ampatuan dismayado sa naudlot na hearing

Cotabato City – Hindi lamang mga kamag anak ng 57 ka taong pinaslangsa Maguindanao Masaker ang dismayado sa nauadlot na hearing nnoong merkules matapos ng ang Regional Trial Court ay pagbigyan ang kahilingan ni Andal Ampatuan,Jr ang unang suspetsado.

Gayon din ang pagkadismaya ng mga suporter at loyalista ni dating ARMM gov Zaldy Ampatuan na naniniwala na ito ay walang kasalanan sa nangyaring masaker dahil ito ay diumanoy nasa Manila ng mangyari ang insidente.

Si Datu Ali Midtimbang,dating mayor ng Talayan, Maguindanao at iba pang mga lider na ayaw magpabanggit ng poangalan ay nabigo din sa kanilang inaasahan na mapadali ang desisyon ng korte sa kaso ni Gov Ampatuan.Marami sa mga mayor ng ARMM ang umaasa na mapawalang sala si Goc. Zaldy sa pagkadawit sa kanya sa dahilan na ito wala ng mangyari ang insidente.

Sa hearing sa Quezon City Jail sa Camp Bagong Diwa sa Taguig City, si Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes ng Branch 221 ng Regional Trial Court sa Quezon City ay pinagbigyan si Andal sa kanyang kahilingan na hinihain ni Atty. Sigfrid Fortun. "The motion for resetting is hereby [partly] granted. The hearing today is postponed, and hereby reset for September 8 and 15," ayon kay Reyes.

Ang mga abogado ng Prosecution sa pangunguna ni Assistant Senior State Prosecutor Richard Anthony Fadullon nagsabi na ito ay maliwanag na "delaying tactics" sa kampo ng mga Ampatuan..

Sa hearing na naudlot ang witness na katulong ng mga Ampatuan ay haharap sana sa pagdinig na diumanoy nakarinig sa planong pag paslang sa 57 ka tao noong Nobiembre 23 ,2009.

Ayon kay Fadullon ang mga kamag anak ng mga nasawi ay naghirap na ng matagal sa parating pagkauadlot ng mga hearing at ito ay malaking insulto sa kanila.

Si DOJ secretary Liela De Lima ay dismayado rin sa resulta ng pagkaudlot ng nasabing hearing."It seems there is an abuse in the dilatory tactics". Sinabi pa nito na hihingi ito ng tulong sa Supreme Court upang ito maituwid ang mga ganitong bagay na maaring makapagbigay ng hindi magandang halimbawa sa ibang mga kaso na nabibinbin sa korte.

kandidatong mayor sa patay sa ambush,apat ang sugatan

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> Kandidatong mayor sa Lanao patay sa
> ambush,apat ang sugatan
>                       RIC CLET at MARIZ REVALES
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> Tugaya,Lanao del Sur -  Patay si mayor re electionist
> Alimatar Guroalim habang apat ng kanyang mga kasamahan ay
> sugatan sa ambush kaninang umaga matapos magsimba sa
> barangay Dilimbayan dito na pinagbabaril ng hindi pa
> kilalang mga tao na lulan ng maroon na pajero.
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> Si Mayor Guroalim ay patay ka agad agad ayon kay 
> Autonomous Region in Muslim  Mindanao (ARMM) police Chief
> Superintendent Bienvenido Latag.
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> "Pupunta siya sa mosque upang magdasal sa Eid'l Fitr nila.
> Dead on the spot si Mayor Guroalim, ang driver at tatlong
> kasamahan sugatan ",a yon kay Latag.
>
> Ang driber ni Guroalim na si Khalid Taher at mga kasamahan
> na sina Jalani ALcasim,Asrin Sampao at Alvin Mustafa ay
> nagtamo ng sugat ay madaling isinugod saAMai pakpak hospital
> ng Marawi City.
>
> Sinabi ni Latag na sila ay nagtatag ng special
> investigation task group kasama ang mga mimbro mula sa
> Criminal Investigation and Detection Group, Scene of the
> Crime Operations,at Intelligence units upang maresolba ang
> insidente.
>
> Ang pulisya ay natutuk sa posibilida na ang insidente ay
> may kinalaman sa pulitika dahil anya si Guroalim ay
> tumakbong mayor dito.
>
> Ayon kay Latag ang special elections, kung saan si Guroalim
> ay tumatakbong mayor na nakatakdang ganapin sa nobyembre 6
> dahil sa magulong halalan noong Mayo 10.