The Ilocos Times

DOMINADOR  Nacionales, PO2 Nacionales' father, thanks all who attended the ceremony. Alaric A. Yanos By Mizpah Grace G. Castro and Jennifer T. Pambid PGIN-CMO The Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte (PGIN) through the Sangguniang Panlalawigan hailed Mamasapano clash commando PO3 Omar A. Nacionales as a “courageous son of the North” for demonstrating Ilocano resilience and heroism during "Oplan Exodus" of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF). Beginning as an operation to neutralize international terrorist Zulkifli Abdhir alias Marwan, and Abdul Basit Usman, members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) stationed at Brgy. Tukanalipao in Mamasapano, Maguindanao clashed with SAF operatives resulting in the deaths 44 SAF members, 18 MILF fighters and seven civilians on January 25 last year, the biggest loss of government elite forces in Philippine history. PO3 Nacional

HE DIED the way he wanted to live. And so the saga of one Victorino Mangabat Jr.—prime suspect in the slaying of Jemima Kesha M. Andres—ended in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. It was a saga bereft of rhyme or reason—to us totally unaware of his real motives on why he did what he did. The fact that his mother was tugging along with him in his “adventures” may be something worth studying both for psychologists and sociologists. When he was spotted and eventually shot and nabbed, Mr. Mangabat was also with his son, as well as another kidnap victim. The question that begs to be asked is whether Mr. Mangabat is a serial criminal and if so, what made pushed him so. And what was his mother doing about it? So many other question can pop out but the best the authorities can do is to settle for what the mother has to say. The sordid case may have ended with Mr. Mangabat’s death. But the questions remain. And authorities may have to find answers in their own way if they are to prevent a rep

By Dominic B. dela Cruz Staff reporter Laoag City—A balikbayan group based in Northern California served thousands of Ilocanos in a one week medical, surgical, dental and optometric mission in this city. The Philippine Medical Society of Northern California (PMSNC) and the Agkakabsat International in cooperation with the Laoag City government of held the medical mission from January 18-22, 2016. The mission held medical and dental at the Laoag City Hall; while the surgical and optometric mission were held at the Laoag City General Hospital. The mission was open for all Ilocos Norte residents. Naida P. Raugh, the Agkakabsat International founder and chief executive officer said hundreds of boxes of medicines and medical equipment were delivered to the city for the mission. Prior to the mission, Ms. Raugh explained that they transported more than 50 balikbayan boxes containing supplies and medicines. During the first day of the mission on January 18, 800 patients

RA Form No. 10.1 (LCRO) Republic of the Philippines Local Civil Registry Office Province of Ilocos Norte Municipality of Vintar NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION           In compliance with Section 5 of R.A. Act No. 9048, a notice is hereby served to the public that JONATHAN GIMAYEN AGCAOILI has filed with this Office a petition for change of first name from “JONATHAN ROSENDO” to “JONATHAN” in the birth certificate of JONATHAN GIMAYEN AGCAOILI who was born on March 1, 1973 at Vintar, Ilocos Norte and whose parents are Novicio Agcaoili and Blesilda Gimayen.           Any person adversely affected by said petition may file his written opposition with this Office not later than February 15, 2016. (SGD) MENELEO JOEY J. LEAÑO Municipal Civil Registrar Feb. 1-7, 8-14, 2016*IT ___________________________________________________ NOTICE OF ADJUDICATION AND ABSOLUTE SALE           Notice is hereby given that the intestate estate of the deceased FILOMENA TAMAYO HERNANDO a

The Senate passed on February 1 on third and final reading a bill seeking to extend the life of the Human Rights Victims Claims Board (HRVCB) for two more years so it could process all the claims of human rights victims during the martial law. Senate Bill No. 3153, sponsored by Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, seeks to amend Section 29 of Republic Act 10368, also known as the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition (HRVCB) Act of 2013. The measure was passed with 14 affirmative votes, no negative vote and one abstention from Senate Minority Leader Juan Ponce Enrile. According to Mr. Pimentel, the HRVCB was created in February 25, 2013 to provide reparation for the human rights victims during the martial law. Under Section 29 of the law, the Board was given a period of two years from the promulgation of its implementing rules and regulations or from May 12, 2014 to May 12, 2016 to complete its work. However, he said, while the number of claimants was estimated at

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By The Ilocos Times staff This year , there is an equal number of male and female awardees, with one awardee being openly gay. The youngest is nine while the most senior is an octogenarian. Some hold master’s degrees and doctorates while one awardee finished only grade school. Notably, there are two law enforcers and two Supreme Court justices. There is also one student athlete and a university unit. Two women keep Ilocano material culture alive while one man pursues a free and responsible press. And a doctor who strives to keep everybody healthy. In celebration of Ilocos Norte’s 198th Founding Anniversary, The Ilocos Times is proud to announce the 10 Outstanding Ilocanos for 2016. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales A native of Paoay, Ilocos Norte Conchita Carpio Morales is arguably the most efficient and most courageous Ombudsman (and former Supreme Court justice) the Philippines has ever seen. Under Ms. Morales, the Office of the Ombudsman posted a 75-percent