Lightning Incident

TABINA, Zamboanga del Sur - Lightning incident occurred at Purok Quarry Barangay Abong-abong, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 7:15 AM of May 26, 2019.

The victim was identified as Roger Guillena Jr y Harden, 16 years old, grade 8 students and a resident of Purok Quarry, Barangay Abong-abong, Tabina, Zamboanga del sur. 

Investigation conducted disclosed that at about 5:30 AM of the same day, the victim went alone to Barangay Poblacion, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur to buy a spare part for their pump boat and boarded on a paddled banca of their neighbor. At about 7:15 AM, the person of Ronilo Ocang saw a banca heading towards Purok Quarry when lighting suddenly struck and the person boarded in the said banca fell.

Immediately, he informed other fishermen/concern citizens on their area and search was conducted, wherein at about 8:05 AM, the body of Roger Guillena Jr y Harden was found and was immediately brought to their house.

CPR and other revival processes were conducted but to no avail. The attending medical personnel of Tabina Rural Health Unit declared the victim dead.

Shooting Incident

TABINA, Zamboanga del Sur - Shooting incident took place at Purok Waling-Waling, Barangay New Oroquieta, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 12:15 AM, April 30, 2019. 

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Marcelo Gonzaga Masayon, 58 years old, married, farmer, and a resident of afore said place.

He was shot several times by five suspects identified as

Robert Maco a.k.a. Berting;

Salvino Pastoriza a.k.a. Eugene;

Jonel Mamentas;

Roberto Almazon a.k.a RoyRoy; and

Rupierto Isanan.

Investigation disclosed that prior to the incident, said victim along with his family were sleeping inside their house of said place when shot several times by the above-mentioned suspects. Luckily, no one was hurt during the incident.

Evidence recovered from the crime scene are two (2) fired cartridge cases of caliber 7.62 and one (1) live ammunition of same caliber.

PNP personnel of Tabina MPS conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly locate and arrest the fleeing suspects.

Appropriate charges are being prepared for filing in court against the suspects.

Señor citizen woman wounded in Shooting Incident

TABINA, Zamboanga del Sur - Señor citizen woman in Shooting incident transpired at Purok Bagacay, Barangay Doňa Josefina, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 11530 PM of April 29, 2019.

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Eduarda Balansag y Ayawan, 86 years old, widow, resident of afore-said place, who sustained gunshot wound at the upper part of her left thigh.

The victim was immediately brought to Tabina Rural Health Unit for medication and later referred to Margosatubig Regional Hospital.

Accordingly, a certain Abundio Piang y Paalisbo, 54 years old, male, farmer and a resident of said place were sleeping at about 11:45 PM of April 29, 2019 when he was awakened by constant barking of the dog.

He stood up and got his flashlight and verified the surroundings. With the light of his flashlight, he saw the person of Emilio Sumagang, Roger Baguio and three (3) others with long firearms at the back of his house and thereafter several gunshots were fired towards him.

Fortunately, he was able to jump; however, his mother-in-law identified as Eduarda Balansag y Ayawan,was hit.

Suspects fled immediately after the incident going to barangay Manicaan Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur.

Tabina Municipal Police Station is now conducting manhunt operation against the fleeing suspect.

1 person killed in Shooting Incident

TABINA, Zamboanga del Sur (April. 25, 2019) – One person was killed in Shooting incident transpired at Barangay Lumbia, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 9:30 PM of April 23, 2019.

The victim was identified as Jacer Jacalan y Baltazar, 49 years old, married, farmer, Chief Tanod of aforesaid Barangay and resident of District Cabuso, Lumbia, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur.

Initial investigation disclosed that the Barangay Tanod’s of aforesaid barangay were performing their night duty at Lumbia Multi-Purpose Hall adjacent to its Barangay Hall when two unidentified pick-up trucks arrived, suddenly unidentified masked men with firearms dismounted from the aforesaid vehicles and went towards the location of Barangay Tanod’s. However, some Barangay Tanods manage to flee from the area and sought refuge from the neighboring houses.

The victim identified as Jacer Jacalan y Baltazar and Rolando Melca y Mercado, 50 years old, farmer, a tanod member and resident of District Canaway, Lumbia, Tabina were left at the Multi-Purpose Hall.

At that juncture, the said masked men demanded them to drop at the ground and even kicked them.

When the masked men were about to leave the area,

Jacer Jacalan y Baltazar and

Rolando Melca y Mercado run towards their barangay hall, but gun shots were fired by the masked men, unfortunately, Jacer Jacalan y Baltazar was hit.

He sustained one (1) gunshot-wound at the right butt that resulted to his untimely death.

The unidentified suspects immediately fled towards the direction of Barangay Mabuhay, Tabina on board the same vehicles.

Motive of the incident are yet to be determined. Victim dead body was already at the care of his immediate family.

Recovered from the crime scene were four (4) empty shells of caliber 5.56mm.

Man Held for the Crime of Attempted Murder

TABINA, Zamboanga del Sur (April 1, 2019) - PNP personnel of Tabina Municipal Police Station conducted police operation (service of arrest warrant) at Purok Bogo, Barangay Tultolan, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 10:00 PM, March 31, 2019.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Roel Ronolo Y Orlasan, 33 years old, single, storekeeper by occupation, and a resident of Purok Bogo, Brgy. Tultolan, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur.

The accused was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest for the crime of Attempted Murder, docketed under Criminal Case number 18-008, dated 13 February 2018, issued by Presiding Judge, RTC, Branch 29, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur with bail bond recommended fixed at One Hundred Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php120,000.00).

Subject person is now temporarily detained at Tabina MPS detention cell while waiting for commitment order from the court.

Top 8 Most Wanted Person (Tigbao Municipality), Captured

TIGBAO, Zamboanga del Sur (March 19, 2019) - PNP personnel of Tigbao MPS conducted operation at Purok 2, Barangay Tigbao, Tigbao. Zamboanga del Sur at about 1:20 PM of March 18, 2019.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Petronilo Badilles Y Caolawon 54 years old, listed, Top 8 Most Wanted Person (Tigbao Municipality).

The arrest was by virtue of warrant of arrest docketed under Criminal Case # 7716-2k5 issued by Judge of RTC 9 Branch 20, Pagadian City for the crime of Robbery With Force Upon Things with forty thousand pesos Php40,000.00) bail for his temporary liberty.

The arrested person was temporarily detained at Tigbao MPS for proper disposition.

LGU employee killed in Shooting Incident

TABINA, Zamboanga del Sur (March 18, 2019) – LGU emplkoyee was killed in Shooting incident transpired at Purok Dap-Dap, Barangay Culabay, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 2:30 PM on March 17, 2019 particularly at the entrance gate of Barangay Culabay Cockpit Arena.

The victim was identified as Juan Monterola Y Rosalijos, male, 58 years old, married, casual LGU employee of Tabina Municipality, and a resident of Barangay Baganian, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur.

Investigation disclosed that prior to the incident, the victim was standing on the entrance gate of Barangay Culabay Cockpit Arena, when suddenly two (2) unidentified suspects approached the victim and without any apparent reason shot him several times.

The victim sustained gunshot wounds on the different parts of his body that resulted to his instantaneous death, while suspects fled to the direction of Barangay Baganian of said municipality onboard undetermined type of single motorcycle.

Accordingly, the suspects were wearing black and white shirt with estimated height of 5’5” to 5’7” and estimated age of 30 to 35 years old.

Based on the post mortem conducted by Medical Officer of Rural Health Unit of Tabina municipality, the victim was declared dead on the spot (DOS) due to multiple gunshot wounds.

Evidences recovered from the crime scene were fourteen (14) fired cartridge cases of caliber .45 pistol and six (6) slugs.

The cadaver was turned-over to the immediate family and now lies at his residence of said place. PNP personnel of Tabina Municipal Police Station conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the fleeing suspects.

The motive of the incident still to be determines.

LGU employee killed in Shooting Incident

TABINA, Zamboanga del Sur (March 18, 2019) – LGU emplkoyee was killed in Shooting incident transpired at Purok Dap-Dap, Barangay Culabay, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 2:30 PM on March 17, 2019 particularly at the entrance gate of Barangay Culabay Cockpit Arena.

The victim was identified as Juan Monterola Y Rosalijos, male, 58 years old, married, casual LGU employee of Tabina Municipality, and a resident of Barangay Baganian, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur.

Investigation disclosed that prior to the incident, the victim was standing on the entrance gate of Barangay Culabay Cockpit Arena, when suddenly two (2) unidentified suspects approached the victim and without any apparent reason shot him several times.

The victim sustained gunshot wounds on the different parts of his body that resulted to his instantaneous death, while suspects fled to the direction of Barangay Baganian of said municipality onboard undetermined type of single motorcycle.

Accordingly, the suspects were wearing black and white shirt with estimated height of 5’5” to 5’7” and estimated age of 30 to 35 years old.

Based on the post mortem conducted by Medical Officer of Rural Health Unit of Tabina municipality, the victim was declared dead on the spot (DOS) due to multiple gunshot wounds.

Evidences recovered from the crime scene were fourteen (14) fired cartridge cases of caliber .45 pistol and six (6) slugs.

The cadaver was turned-over to the immediate family and now lies at his residence of said place. PNP personnel of Tabina Municipal Police Station conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the fleeing suspects.

The motive of the incident still to be determines.

Top 9 Most Wanted Person, Captured in Tabina, Zambo Sur

TABINA, Zamboanga del Sur (Feb. 25, 2019) - Joint PNP personnel of Zamboanga Del Sur Provincial Mobile Force Company and Tabina MPS conducted manhunt operation against Top 9 most wanted person (Municipal level) at Purok San Lorenzo, Brgy. Baganian, Tabina, Zamboanga del Sur at about 11:20 PM of February 25, 2019.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Junrel Paalisbo y Enanor, 34 years old, single and a resident of Brgy. Baganian, Tabina, Zamboanga Del Sur.

The suspect was arrested by virtue of warrant of arrest docketed under Criminal case Nos. 18-097 issued by Hon. Ruben N Bance, Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, Branch 29, 9th Judicial Region, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur for the crime of Murder with No Bail is recommended for his temporary liberty.