Renew, or surrender, guns
with expired licenses: PNP

The provincial Firearms and Explosives Office is racing against time in its campaign for the renewal of 7,494 guns with expired licenses, now possessed by individuals in Negros Occidental.

Of the 11,408 firearms with licenses and recorded at FEO since 1998, only 319 owners have applied for renewal so far, records of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office show.

Supt. Jefferson Descallar, NOPPO Operations Branch, however, said other licensed firearm holders may have applied for renewal directly to the FEO regional office, or at Camp Crame.

After the re-launch of the war against loose firearms, the Police Regional Office 6 reported the renewal of 1,001 firearm licenses in Western Visayas, in the past two months.

Chief Supt. Agrimero Cruz, regional police director is enjoining gun owners to decide soon their option, whether to renew licenses or surrender their guns, in case they wish to terminate their possession.

The PRO6 reported that as of August this year, there are 33,068 licensed guns with expired licenses in Western Visayas.

A gun with an expired license is considered unlicensed, and its possession is a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment, under Presidential Decree 1866 as amended by Republic Act 8294,

The firearm is also subject to confiscation since the license is deemed revoked, Cruz said.

“Task Force Armas,” headed by Senior Supt. Wesley Barayuga, deputy regional director for Operations, was recently activated in Western Visayas to run after owners of loose firearms.

Members of the task force have started their house-to-house visitations to remind owners of loose firearms and offer them assistance.

The campaign against loose firearms and those with expired licenses is part of the security preparations of the PNP, for the 2013 elections.*GPB

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DLNHS Z-Club
officers inducted

The officers and members of the Domingo Lacson National High School Z-Club were inducted into office by the Zonta Club of Bacolod, recently, a press release from Capitol said.

The officers are Mevie Joy Gallego, president; Jezel Joy Aballe, vice president; Love Gift Horlador, secretary; Angelique Mae Pleje, treasurer; Jennah Raisha Ditchon, auditor; Carlo Quezon, public information officer; Ivy Jane Banisan, business manager; and Cris John Elon and Angel Joy Vista, peace officers, the press release also said.

Z-Club will conduct skills and leadership trainings and values education, and promote community work under the supervision of the Zonta Club of Bacalod, with Merle Lizares as president and Dr. Marilyn Marañon as vice president, in line with the club’s theme, “Future Leaders Building a Better World Today”.

Present at the induction were Z-Club advisers Reneliza Llavore and Rudylene Tan, and DLNHS principal Esteban Albacea, who thanked the group for their project, the press release said.

Future projects of the club are the concreting of pavement and construction of more comfort rooms in Bacolod and nearby areas, and the organization of a dengue-free community, the press release added.*

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‘Walk for road safety’ Nov. 18

The road safety advocacy memorial walk will be held 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 18, from the provincial Capitol Lagoon to the Robinsons Place in Mandalagan, Bacolod City, and the public is invited to joined, a press release from organizers said.

The activity was organized by Project C.A.R.E.S., and is in line with the World Day of Remembrance commemoration being observed in Bacolod City since 2006, after the Negros Occidental Sangguniang Panlalawigan adopted the Declaration of the United Nations of every third Sunday of November as World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims and their families, the press release said.

Other activities are the signature drive on the theme “Aim for Zero Road Traffic Crash”; memorial mass, wreath-laying, candle-lighting and prayer ceremonies; road safety advocacy; recognition of partners and; a program titled “Light of Hope Initiative”, the press release said.

Meanwhile, names of victims for remembering during the memorial rites can be pre-registered through the Facebook Group Page “Project C.A.R.E.S.-Neg. Occ. Philippines”. Those interested may contact Denise Martirez or May Altarejos Cueva at 476-5773, 708-0702, 0917-3008840 or 0932-3335089, the press release added.*

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Milk distribution, feeding
program eyed in Bacolod

A milk distribution and feeding program is being planned by the Kabisig ng Kalahi Foundation, and the Office of Bacolod Rep. Antony Golez Jr., in 13 elementary schools in Bacolod City, a press release from Golez’s office said.

Around 1,170 kilos of milk will be distributed to students of the Abkasa ES, Mandalagan ES, Montevista ES, F. Gonzaga ES, ABES 1 ES, Fr. Gratian Murray ES, Kabugwason ES, Bata II ES, Paglaum ES, G.L. Jaena ES, Puentevella ES, Patricia Homes ES, and the Villa Esperanza ES; and the Abkasa, Mandalagan and Montevista elementary school will also receiving meals, the press release said.

Golez will also continue the distribution of vitamins in the barangays of Bacolod as part of his health and nutrition programs, it also said.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Academy of Medical Specialists will recognize Golez during its 7th EPIC Awards tomorrow at the Diamond Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, the press release said.

PAMS president, Fresco Yapendon, and Awards Committee chair, Blesilda Salvador, wrote that Golez was selected for his “exemplary work in public service and in relation to rendering better health care and services” the press release also said.

The other awardees are Senator Edgardo Angara, environmental advocate Gina Lopez, television personalities Sheryl Cosim and Bernadette Sambrano, and Rep. Maria Isabelle Climaco (Zamboanga City, 1st District). EPIC stands for Eight Pioneering/Progressive/Productive Individuals or Chapter/Community/Cooperative, the press release added.*

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