Army’s 51st Inf Battalion accepts 13 MILF surrenderees

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IPHO reports decline in dengue cases in Lanao del Sur

MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, August 16 – The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) reported a dramatic drop in the number of dengue cases in the province, this year.

IPHO chief Dr. Alinader Minalang said only 45 dengue cases were recorded from January to August, this year, compared to the reported 351 cases with five (5) deaths during the same period last year.

Based on the records, he said, children aged 1-10 years old were the most vulnerable to dengue cases.

Minalang explained that the records for both years were taken from the five (5) district hospitals and rural health units in the province, and the Amai Pakpak Medical Center, in the city.

But, he said the report does not include those records from hospitals in the nearby cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro where victims of the province could have possibly been taken for treatment.

We will look into the possibility of coordinating with these hospitals to be able to get the necessary data, he further explained.

The IPHO chief attributed the significant decrease in dengue cases to their massive information and education campaign against the deadly disease.

He also lauded the active participation and coordination of all stakeholders, including the local government units (LGUs), the Department of Education, and the members of the tri-media in increasing public awareness on dengue prevention and control.

Despite the decline, Minalang still reiterated for the continuous campaign to fight the dreaded-dengue disease.

He likewise advised public to stay alert, maintain proper cleanliness and sanitation and do the 4S strategy against dengue.

Meanwhile, the Aquino government is urging LGUs and the communities to get and spread out dengue traps to reduce the number of dengue-carrying mosquitoes and subsequently lower down the number of dengue cases in the country.

Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said the dengue trap is very cheap and proven to be effective.

Developed by the Department of Science and Technology, the Mosquito Ovicidal/Larvicidal trap or the OL Trap is a simple device that helps lessen the number of dengue-carrying female mosquitoes by attracting them and killing their eggs trapped in the kit.

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PDEA nabs 2 in Marawi shabu tiangge raid

Two persons were arresterd as combined elements of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and Army neutralized a shabu tiangge the other day in Marawi City.

PDEA Director General Jose S. Gutierrez Jr. said elements of the PDEA Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, together with the Army’s 103^rd Infantry Brigade, arrested Zainoding M. Manos, 25 and Myrna B. Lindab, 37, both of Sabalamanao, Marawi City, in simultaneous buy bust operations in Lower Danalan, Bgy. Lumber, Marawi City, and dismantled shabu tiangge.

It was learned that Manso was allegedly maintaining the drug den in the compound and was arrested after selling three plastic sachets of shabu to a poseur buyer. He yielded four medium-sized and 20 small plastic sachets containing seven grams of shabu.

Lindab was caught after selling three sachets of shabu to PDEA agent. Recovered from her were 58 small plastic sachets of shabu.

Charges of violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, have been filed against the suspects who were detained at PDEA ARMM detention facility.

Gutierrez said that this is the sixth shabu tiangge dismantled by PDEA and other law enforcement agencies nationwide and the third in Mindanao from January to present. (Zaida delos Reyes-Palanca/www.journal.com.ph)

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PBA Legends to play in Marawi City on September 2

August 15 --- The PBA Legends based in the Philippines and reinforced by PBA Legends USA Foundation chairman and former pro league superstar Abe King will play a game at the Mindanao State University Dimaporo Gym in Marawi City on September 2.

PBA Legends Foundation secretary general Ruffy Ignacio said the Legends will play against the strong champion team"Achievers" of governor Mamintal "Bombit" Alonto Adiong which includes selected varsity athletes of MSU.

Ignacio told the Daily Inquirer from Washington State that the Legends are "enthusiastic about celebrating with the University its 50th Foundation (Golden) Anniversary. It is also a way for the Legends to spread unity and peace in the region, and to share happiness with brother and sister Muslims with the end of Ramadan, a holiday called Eid ul-Fitr."

The PBA Legends roster will include King, four-time PBA MVP Alvin Patrimonio, MVPs Atoy Co and "Bogs" Adornado, Ronnie Magsanoc, "Bong" Hawkins, "Bobby" Jose, Ed Cordero, seven-footer Edward Joseph Feihl, Nelson "The Bull" Asaytono, Johnedel Cardel and Joey Santamaria.

Santiago said governor Alonto Adiong, an avid sportsman, is sponsoring the trip of the Legends to Marawi. He said "It is the Governor's gesture of support to his Alma Mater MSU for its golden anniversary. Gate proceeds will fund selected academic programs of the University, through the MSU Alumni Association and the PBA Legends USA Foundation."

This is the very first time that the PBA superstars of yesteryears, are playing in Marawi as a team. Reports from Marawi City said basketball fans are excited at the prospect of seeing thier basketball idols in person. (By Ronnie Nathanielsz/PhilBoxing.com)

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51IB’s “Bayanihan” campaign plan results in surrender of MILF in Lanao Sur

MALABANG, Lanao del Sur, August 7 (PIA) -- At least nine (9) fighters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) voluntarily surrendered to Lt. Col. Bagnus P. Gaerlan, Commander of the 5th Infantry Brigade (5Bde), 1ID, Philippine Army, at its headquarters, in Barangay Matling, this town, last Aug. 5.

This brings to 32, the total n umber of MILF fighters who surrendered to 51IB after the 23 others, last July 23 and July 25.

“We see this as already an output of the massive campaign of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in winning the hearts and minds of the people,” Gaerlan said.

For his part, Lt. Col. Ceasar Marlon M. Yadao, Commander of the 51st Infantry Battalion (51IB), said they have succeeded in showing the MILF fighters the role of the AFP in attaining just and lasting peace through the new IPSP campaign plan “BAYANIHAN,” which they have implemented in Lanao del Sur’s (LDS) second district.

Yadao said these fighters belonged to MILF’s 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade (Bde), 101st Base Command (BC), Northern Mindanao Front of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (NMF-BIAF), under Punder Balindong, a.k.a. as Abu Asraf operating in the towns of Pualas, Calanugas, part of Picong, all of LDS.

Some of them also belong to MILF’s 304th Bde, 116th BC, Central Mindanao FC, BIAF, under a certain Aleem Salic operating in the towns of Marogong, Kapatagan and Balabagan, of the same province.

Said MILF surrenderees are: 1) Moba Obinay Ginal, 2) Samin Casa Imam, 3) Eding Imam Cararik, 4) Pamie Masacal Datumanong, 5) Mahid Mapandi Dimatingcal, 6) Jalil Casman Datumanong, 7) Nashif Socor Gampong, 8) Ayonan Datumanong Macugar, 9) Fahad Datumanong Macugar.

The 51IB Commander said the fighters brought along with them their firearms which included the following:

One (1) cal. 30 M1 Garand rifle bearing serial number 1423257, two (2) M203 Grenade Launcher (GL) bearing serial number 13711 and defaced with one (1) 40MM ammunition.

Two (2) M79 GL (40MM) bearing serial number 580219, one (1) Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) with a defaced serial number with one (1) ammunition and two (2) cal .45 pistols bearing serial numbers 461177 and 125479, respectively.

Among the reasons why they surrendered were that they wanted to have a normal life and that they have nothing to gain from joining the MILF group because of the hardships that they experienced in the mountains.

They believed that only their high ranking Commanders are gaining from their organization and that they realized that taking arms against the government will only make their lives and their families miserable.

They also noticed that those who surrendered were given livelihood programs by the government that helped them to have better lives as normal citizens, the 51IB Commander said. (51IB CMO/PIA-10)

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7 nabbed in Lanao drug raids

Seven people were arrested in a series of anti-drug operations in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.

The raid was conducted by joint elements of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and the 103rd Infantry Brigade on several houses in Barangay Raya Madaya.

Authorities reportedly seized 40 grams of shabu. They also confiscated 13 "video karera" machines.

Among those arrested were suspected drug peddlers Myrna Lindab and Zainoding Mamoro.

Their cohorts only identified as Orak and Philip were able to elude arrest.

“Malaking isda o maliliit na isda ang nakukuha natin, ang importante gumagalaw ang gobyerno,” said Lt. Col. Edwin Layese of PDEA-ARMM.

Authorities were also grateful for help extended by Raya Madaya residents in their efforts to eliminate illegal drugs from their village. - With a report from Roxanne Arevalo, ABS-CBN News Iligan

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Army’s 51 IB intensifies info drive on illegal drugs and climate change

MALABANG, Lanao del Sur, Aug. 4 (PIA) -– An intensified information campaign on the ill-effects of drug abuse and climate change have been waged by the 51st Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army, within its area of responsibility (AOR), this province.

“We are doing this as a way to win the hearts and the minds of the people and show them the role of every member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in community building,” said Lt. Col. Ceasar Marlon M. Yadao, Commander of 5IB, also called the “Fuerte Uno” Battalion.

Yadao said the campaign of the AFP to help in such endeavor is also geared towards attaining lasting peace through its new Campaign Plan Internal Peace and Security Plan (IPSP) “BAYANIHAN.”

“We want the people and the other government agencies in our AOR to know that 5IB is with them in the fight against illegal activities of some individuals, especially, on the illegal drugs trrade and anti-illegal logging,” he said.

Meanwhile, 1Lt. Emil Charlie B. Jaudian, Civil Military Operations (CMO) Officer of 51IB said activities in their campaign included the conduct of a series of film showings about the ill effects of drugs to a person using it, and how global warming affects the temperature of the earth resulting in climate change.

Also included are films showing the horrible effects of illegal logging to the people and to the community and concerns for environmental protection and conservation.

These activities were conducted in the different high schools in the second district of Lanao del Sur, namely:

Spencer Foundation National High School in Malabang, last July 1, Pualas National High School in Pualas, July 2, and San Isidro National High School in Balabagan, July 3.

Felix A, Panganiban Academy of the Philippines in Malabang, July 13, Kapatagan National High School, Kapatagan, July 14, Lanao Agricultural College, in Lumbatan, July 19, and Gannasi National High School, in Gannasi, July 26.

Particularly, the purpose of the said symposium/information drives is to encourage the youth to participates in the government massive campaign against these illegal activities that if not prevented will escalate and destroy not only today’s generation but also the generations to come,Jaudian added.

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