Hi, My Name is...44

Land disputes are a problem in the Philippines. They are usually familial and end in death. Brother killing brother, cousins killing cousins, neighbors killing neighbors all over a piece of land. It's very tragic. It's very Filipino. 

Hi, our names are Julie Saway, Dindo Saway, and Elfredie Saway. We have had a long running dispute over our neighbors over a land claim. It is our land of course but they would not listen. So, we massacred them. Four of them died while two were only wounded. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1698613/4-dead-2-wounded-in-bukidnon-attack-due-to-land-dispute

Four persons were killed as members of one family attacked their neighbors in a village in Lantapan town, Bukidnon, in the morning of Sunday, Nov. 27, police said.

The attack took place in Sitio Kiabacat, Barangay Songco in Lantapan, according to a report from the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office.

Investigators identified the dead as Rocky Cruz, 33, male, married, with a gunshot wound in the back of his head; Rachel Cruz, 19, female, with a gunshot on her left breast; Winlove Sinto, 30, male, wutg a gunshot wound on his chest; and Daniel Lugnasan, 54, male, with hack wounds on his face.

Two others — a certain Mael Lugnasan, 30, and a minor — were wounded.

Police identified the suspects as certain Julie Saway, Dindo Saway, Elfredie Saway — all of legal age, and residents of the village.

Three other unidentified individuals were seen forcibly entering Mael Lugnasan’s house and shooting the victims with a still unknown firearms.

Police said the attackers then proceeded to another house owned by Daniel Lugnasan and hacked Daniel with a bolo.

In a phone interview, Col. Reynante Reyes, Bukidnon provincial police director, said the incident could have been triggered by a land dispute.

“Victims and suspects are both claimants of an 80-hectare ancestral land and both parties are neighbors in Barangay Songco,” Reyes said.

He added the town police had a record of the two sides’ conflicting claims.

On Sunday afternoon, tribal and village leaders and the victims’ family met to find ways to resolve the conflict and prevent the escalation of violence.

Reyes said they were trying to negotiate for possible settlement through tribal means.

Police are still hunting the other assailants.

Hi, my name is Leo Dimaano. I used to be a tenant for Cesar Cortez. Me and my brother worked his land for a while. We demanded a piece of the land for ourselves to till. The argument became so heated between us that Cesar shot and killed my brother.  For some reason the cops let him out of jail. So, I killed both him and his wife. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1830238/quezon-farmer-shot-dead-in-shooting-incident-caused-by-land-dispute

A 68-year-old farmer was killed while his wife was wounded after they were shot on Monday (Sept. 11) allegedly due to a land dispute in Tiaong town in Quezon province.

The Quezon police, in a report Tuesday, Sept. 12, said Cesar Cortez and his wife Jaina, 69, were cutting grass around 11:30 a.m. inside their lot in Barangay Behia.

Suddenly, Leo Dimaano, 39, a resident of the locality, appeared and, without any provocation, repeatedly shot the couple using an M-16 rifle. The suspect fled after the shooting.

Cesar died on the spot due to fatal gunshot wounds on his head and body.

Jaina, who also suffered gunshot wounds, was taken by their daughter to San Pablo Medical Center in neighboring San Pablo City, Laguna for treatment.

Investigators said Dimaano and his late brother Ruel were former tenants of the victims and had demanded a portion of the land they were tilling.

The issue was brought to the barangay office for settlement. However, Ruel was shot and killed on Oct. 25, 2022 and Cesar was charged as a suspect in the killing, the police said.

The report did not provide further information about the case and why Cesar was out of jail.

The report said “land dispute and personal grudge” was the motive behind the shooting of the Cortes couple.

Police launched a manhunt operation to arrest the assailant.

Hi, my name is Edgardo Seno Flores. My nephew, Eduardo Tan Bequilla, and I were having a dispute over some land. When he came to visit town for a wake I met him on the way to a sari-sari store where he was going to buy cigarettes. I attacked him immediately shooting and hacking him. 

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/530896/man-accused-of-killing-nephew-over-land-dispute-in-alegria-cebu

A 58-year-old man landed in jail after being accused of killing his own nephew over a land dispute in Alegria town southern Cebu on Sunday, October 1, 2023.

Police in Alegria arrested the suspect, identified as Edgardo Seno Flores, around 7:20 a.m. on Sunday.

Seno, 58, allegedly stabbed and then shot dead his 44-year-old nephew identified as Eduardo Tan Bequilla.

According to initial findings from investigators of the Alegria Police Station, Bequilla was walking towards a sari-sari store to buy cigarettes in Sitio Sangi, Brgy. Madridejos early Sunday morning.

The victim, who resided in Lapu-Lapu City, was in Alegria that time to attend the wake of a deceased relative.

While on his way to the store, Bequilla met his uncle, Flores, who immediately attacked him.

The victim sustained a gunshot wound and multiple hacking injuries on different parts of his body that ultimately led to his death, police said.

After gathering information from witnesses and relatives, law enforcers immediately conducted a manhunt against Flores, who reportedly admitted to have committed the crime.

He later told investigators that he and his nephew had been fighting over a land dispute.

Hi, my name is  Mario Radana. My cousin, Regino Dela Torre, and I were having a dispute over land. He was having a drinking session with friends. When he decided to go home I met him on the road and hacked hm to death with a bolo. 

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/513866/hacking-in-minglanilla-man-kills-cousin-over-land-dispute

A land dispute led to the killing of a 58-year-old man in Sitio Kambaye, Barangay Campo 7 in Minglanilla town, Cebu on Saturday evening, July 1, 2023.

Police in this southern Cebu town identified the victim as Regino Dela Torre. The suspect was identified as Mario Radana, 73 years old, and the cousin of the victim.

Based on investigation, police said the motive of the victim’s killing was because of land dispute.

According to the police report, a concerned citizen reported to Minglanilla Police Station about a hacking incident that transpired in Sitio Kambaye at around 6:30 p.m.

And around 7:20 p.m. responding personnel from the Minglanilla Police arrived at the crime scene.

Based on the initial investigation, the witness, Julito Patunog said that they were having a drinking session with his friends and Dela Torre at around 6 p.m. Dela Torre decided to go home first.

On his way home, Dela Torre was suddenly attacked by the suspect, who happens to be the victim’s first degree cousin, according to police.

Radana hacked Dela Torre’s back using a bolo, which hit the victim’s nape.

Dela Torre was immediately brought to Minglanilla District Hospital but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician Dr. Jataporn Batanagol.

Meanwhile, the suspect was arrested by the responding authorities after he was advised to surrender by the barangay councilors.

The police recovered one bolo from Radana that measured about 18 inches, including the wooden handle.

The suspect was officially charged with murder after the son of the victim filed a complaint on Monday, July 3, 2023, according to Police Staff Sergeant Jaypee Nardo, desk officer of Minglanilla Police Station.

Hi, my name is George Hipgano. I was a farmer engaged in a land dispute with Leonido Tahup. It got so heated that Leonido said he would kill me. Sure enough one day we met while herding carabaos and we ended up hacking each other to death.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1869584/in-quezon-2-farmers-hack-each-other-dead-over-land-dispute

Two farmers hacked each other to death on Saturday in San Francisco town in Quezon province over a land dispute, authorities said.

In a report on Sunday, police said George Hipgano and Leonido Tahup met while herding their carabaos in a mountainous area of Barangay Silongin at around 7 p.m. on December 2.

The meeting ended with the duo hacking each other. Both died on the spot from fatal hacked wounds.

Police said a land dispute between the two triggered the hacking incident but did not elaborate. Before the incident, Tahup allegedly threatened Hipgano that he would kill him.

The police are conducting further investigation.

Hi, my name is “Christian." That's the alias they have given me anyways. Because I was having a dispute with Engelito Ormacido I went to his house and threatened him. He and his sons chased me away which is just what I intended because five of my guys were waiting for them.  Their aliases are “Elmer,” “Vincent," “Venson," and “Armendo." The fifth guy is a member of the Army. 

The  twist is that “Armendo" is the brother of Engelito and the rest of us are his sons except for one of us who is shacking up with my sister. 

It's all in the family! 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1882751/2-farmers-dead-1-hurt-in-quezon-shooting-due-to-land-dispute-grudge

Two farmers were killed and another one was wounded after they were shot on Monday (January 1) allegedly due to a family land dispute in Tayabas city, Quezon.

Quezon police in a report on Tuesday (January 2) said the victims Engelito Ormacido, 64; and his sons Rico, 37 and Joselito, 38, were inside their house in Barangay Isabang around 5 p.m.

Suddenly, one of the suspects, identified as alias “Christian,” appeared and reportedly verbally threatened the victims.

The three men became infuriated and chased “Christian,” who ran away.

Unknown to the victims, five other suspects were waiting for them outside.

One of the suspects was armed and repeatedly shot the victims.

Engelito and Joselito died on the spot from gunshot wounds in different parts of their bodies while Rico was wounded on his left arm.

The investigators found six empty shells from a caliber .45 pistol at the crime scene.

In a follow-up operation, police arrested three other suspects “Elmer,” “Vincent” and “Venson.”

Two other suspects – allegedly a member of Philippine Army and “Armendo” – surrendered to police.

Only “Christian” is at large and is now the subject of a manhunt.

In a text message on Tuesday morning, Tayabas police chief Lieutenant Colonel Bonna Obmerga said “land dispute and long-time grudge” were the motives behind the killing.

Obmerga said “Armendo” is the brother of victim Engelito.

“The rest of the suspects are his (Armendo’s) sons. One of them is a live-in partner of his daughter,” he added.

Police are conducting further investigation.

HI, My Name is...43

In the Philippines the workplace can be rather violent. Whether your co-worker feels slighted or you go out with them to drink and an argument erupts it is always best to watch your back.

Hi, my name is Jodilo Ontel Patua. I work in construction. It's a hard enough job without my coworkers teasing me all the time. Finally I had all I could take. While they were watching television I snuck up on them and stabbed them with a kitchen knife. Now they won't tease me anymore. 

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/541262/construction-worker-in-cebu-city-stabs-two-men-for-making-fun-of-him

When his co-workers were making fun of him, a 33-year-old construction worker allegedly got mad and stabbed two men in Barangay Pahina Central, Cebu City on Monday evening, November 20, 2023.

The incident took place inside a construction site along Colon Street at around 8:30 p.m.

A police report showed that the Carbon Police Station received a call about a stabbing incident in the area at around 9:50 p.m., which personnel immediately responded to.

The suspect was identified as 33-year-old Jodilo Ontel Patua alias “Jojo,” a stay-in construction worker at the site and a native of Barangay Kambagahan, Bais City, Negros Oriental.

Patua allegedly began running amok while wielding a kitchen knife and stabbed two of his coworkers because he could not take their teasing.

One of the victims was identified as 39-year-old Alberto Aranez Pajar, a plumber and also a stay-in employee at the site. Pajar is a resident of Bitoon, Dumanjug, Cebu.

Police Major Miles Damoslog, chief of Carbon Police Station, told CDN Digital in a phone interview that Pajar was watching television when he was suddenly approached by Patua.

The suspect then allegedly stabbed Pajar in the stomach.

After this, a security guard came to attempted to subdue Patua, which resulted in him also getting stabbed.

The security guard was identified as 41-year-old Pejy Doydora Salon, a resident of Sitio Zone Sayote, Paknaan, Mandaue City, Cebu.

Damoslog said that the workers were allegedly making fun of Patua, which caused him to get angry and run amok.

 Hi, my name is Rodolfo Hinalas Jr. I work at a carwash. One of my coworkers is very rude. When he gets drunk he thinks everyone is his enemy. He even disrespected my sister. We settled our differences but I still held a grudge. After that we got into an argument so I stabbed him dead. 

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/889156/carwash-boy-in-qc-stabs-dead-co-worker/story/

A carwash boy in Quezon City was arrested for allegedly stabbing dead his co-worker due to an unsettled grudge, according to the report of James Agustin on "Saksi."

A video showed the one man assisting another man who was staggering as they entered the barracks of the car wash shop in Barangay Greater Fairview in Quezon City where they worked.

The events that followed could not be seen but one man was found dead with stab wounds in different parts of his body inside the barracks.

The SOCO, Scene of the Crime Operatives, found a knife in the area.

And through the CCTV, the police identified the last person who was with the victim alive, the other carwash boy Rodolfo Hinalas Jr.

"Our victim went home to his work place where he was staying. Our suspect was also there who held the victim to make him sleep in the quarters. There was a small argument and it ended in a heinous crime," said Police Major Don Don Llapitan Quezon City Police District CIDU (Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit).

The suspect was arrested in a follow-up operation conducted along Commonwealth Avenue.

It was found out during the investigation into the crime, the motive of the crime was an old grudge. There was an altercation between them last month after the victim showed disrespect towards the sister of the suspect. However, the incident was settled between them.

Llapitan said that also based on their investigation the suspect had pent up anger towards the victim.

"I did that because what a rude person he really is. If he wasn't already a rude person, I wouldn't have stabbed him. He's too much. When he's drunk, everyone is his enemy," said Hinalas.

The suspect is facing murder charges.

Hi, my name is  Benjamin Eñigo Kangke. I was drinking and offered my coworker a drink. He refused so I tried to hit stab him with a knife. But I missed. So he picked up a steel bar and hit me in the head. He then took my knife and stabbed me a few times until I was dead. 

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/523618/construction-worker-who-tried-to-stab-drinking-buddy-gets-killed-instead-in-cebu-city

A 56-year-old construction worker tried to kill his colleague and drinking buddy Wednesday night, August 23.

But Benjamin Eñigo Kangke was the one who ended up dead after he failed to hit Joseph Lauriat Udtohan with a knife.

According to Patrolman Rondel Padilla, desk officer of the Adloan Police Community Precinct, Udtohan, 42, managed to retaliate by hitting Kangke with a steel pipe. He later on took Kangke’s knife and used this to stab him on the chest which caused his immediate death.

The incident happened at around 9 p.m. in their bunkhouse in Sitio Tagaytay in the mountain barangay of Adlaon in Cebu City.

But it was only reported to the police at 10 a.m. the next day, Thursday, August 24, when other construction workers saw Kangke’s lifeless body.

Padilla said that Udtohan left Kangke at the bunkhouse and went home to his family in Sitio Hagnum, Barangay Lusaran in Cebu City.

Kangke is from Sitio Buhing Tubig in Barangay Buanoy, Balamban town. 

Both men are stay-in workers at a construction site in Barangay Adlaon.

Quoting the outcome of their initial investigation, Padilla said that Kangke was drinking liquor with Udtohan at the bunkhouse Wednesday night.

At around 9 p.m., Kangke reportedly offered another drink to Udtohan but the latter already refused to take the drink.

Angered, Kangke allegedly tried to stab Udtohan with a knife, but he missed. Udtohan found a steel bar which he used to hit Kangke on the head.

Kangke sustained lacerations on the right side of his head, the police report showed.

With Kangke already injured, Udtohan reportedly took the knife that he was holding and used this to stab the construction worker, hitting him on the left side of his chest, which caused his immediate death.

During their investigation, Padilla said that Udtohan claimed that he killed Kangke in self-defense.

He surrendered to Barangay Captain Agustin Partolan at the Lusaran Barangay Hall on Thursday.

Udtohan is now detained at the Adlaon Police Community Precinct while they prepare for the filing of a homicide charge against him.

Hi, my name is Filex Rimobatac. I work in construction with a man named Cyrus Lucsin. One night he came to my bunkhouse and we got into a heated argument about drugs. So I pulled out a gun and shot him in the head and killed him.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/522461/construction-worker-shot-dead-by-coworker-after-heated-argument-police-eye-illegal-drugs-as-motive-in-consolacion

A construction worker was shot dead allegedly by a coworker after an argument inside a bunkhouse in Barangay Nangka, Consolacion, Cebu on Thursday morning, August 17, 2023.

Personnel from the Consolacion Police Station responded to a shooting alarm inside the Belize North Subdivision at around 8:00 a.m. on Thursday.

Responding officers proceeded to the area and found a lifeless man lying on the floor with a gunshot wound on the left side of his head.

Police identified the victim as 36-year-old Cyrus Lucsin, a construction worker, and a native of Negros Oriental.

The victim was rushed to the Eversley Childs Sanitarium and General Hospital but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.

The police identified the suspect as Filex Rimobatac, who also works in the same construction company and a resident of Barangay Luyo, Barili, Cebu.

Police said that the victim went to the bunkhouse of the suspect where a heated altercation ensued.

At the height of their argument, Rimobatac allegedly shot the victim in the head and then fled. 

Police Staff Sergeant Rechie Gilleran, investigator at the Consolacion Police Station, told CDN Digital in a phone interview, that the suspect was the only one seen leaving the bunkhouse after a witness heard a gunshot.

The police recovered from the crime scene a 9 mm empty shell, drug paraphernalia such as aluminum foil, three improvised lighters, an improvised tooter, and one piece plastic sachet containing several small plastic sachets believed to be used for repacking illegal drugs.

Gileran said that they are eyeing drugs as a possible motive behind the shooting as they suspect that Rimobatac could be a drug seller due to the drug paraphernalia found inside his bunkhouse.

Hi, my name is Fausto Quiño. I work construction pouring cement. One day I was told I messed up and made a mistake while pouring. The foreman scolded me and said I might be let off at the end of the month. But we don't make mistakes on purpose. If he let me go that would mean I could not pay for my child's schooling. So, instead of doing my best for the rest of the month and talking to him I did the next best thing. I killed him while he was sleeping by hitting him in the head. 

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/521921/construction-worker-kills-foreman-in-mandaue-for-telling-him-he-might-lose-his-job-for-his-mistake

A 58-year-old laborer or construction worker killed his 57-year-old foreman using a steel pipe inside the construction site at the Mandaue Reclamation Area in Mandaue City at past noon today, August 14.

This was after he was scolded for committing a cement-pouring mistake at the construction site and was told that he might be laid off at the end of the month.

Police Major Andy Michael Roque, Police Station 1 or Centro Police Station chief of the Mandaue City Police Office, in an interview with CDN Digital, said that construction worker Fausto Quiño attacked the foreman Isidro Cameros, while he was taking his break and sleeping at the construction site at past noon today.

Quiño of Balilihan town in Bohol Province told Police Major Roque that he was angry at the foreman, Cameros, of Barangay Tisa, Cebu City, for scolding him and for telling him that he might lose his job by the end of the month.

(He will remove me from my job even though there is no clear mistake. Because at work, we don’t purposely do things to make a mistake.)

(He will lay me off from my job, so this means, that I can no longer pay for the schooling of my child.)

According to Police Major Roque, that an angry Quiño got his chance at revenge when he chanced upon Cameros at a noon break for workers at the construction site.

He said that Quiño saw Cameros sleeping and saw a 2-meter long pipe nearby.

Roque said that Quino then allegedly attacked Cameros hitting him several times in the head.

The police officer said that Quiño tried to flee the construction site but the other construction workers pursued, caught him and turned him over to the security guard, who in turn turned him over to the responding policemen.

Hi, my name is Richard Cardenas. I work as a farmhand. I got into a dispute with a coworker. So, of course, I barged into his tent while he was resting and stabbed him to death. 

https://mb.com.ph/2023/7/13/farmhand-stabbed-dead-by-co-worker-in-quezon

A 28-year-old farmhand was stabbed dead by his co-worker while resting in his tent in a rice field in Barangay Guis-Guis San Roque, this town, on Wednesday afternoon, July 12.

Police identified the victim as Romar dela Peña, a resident of Barangay Santa Catalina Sur, Candelaria, Quezon.

He died on the spot due to stab wounds.

The suspect Richard Cardenas, alias “Burdado,” fled.

Police are eyeing work dispute as motive in the killing.

Hi, my name is Dario (not my real name). My crotch was itching so I gave it a good go even taking out my penis to make sure the itch got relieved. But my coworker Rosana (not her real name) saw it and she got mad. She filed a complaint and the police were called. The police said I was infatuated with Rosana and whipped it out to show her as a sign of arousal. But that is ridiculous. Why would I do that at work? 

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/worker-nabbed-for-allegedly-fondling-genitals-in-front-of-female-colleague

A 30-YEAR-OLD construction worker was arrested by police in Compostela town, northern Cebu, after he allegedly showed his genitals to a female worker of a food manufacturing firm on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022.

Dario (not his real name) was arrested by Compostela town police after Rosana (not her real name) filed a complaint against him.

Police said the incident occurred at the food manufacturing firm’s plant in Barangay Lupa.

Lt. Andrew Rellanos, Compostela Police Station chief, told SunStar Cebu the incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Friday.

Rosana told police that she was approaching the firm’s Bundy clock with two of her male colleagues and Dario.

Both Dario and Rosana work at the same firm.

After she clocked in, Rosana was surprised when she saw Dario pull out his penis in front of her.

(The suspect held his penis and showed it to the woman. He even fondled it in front of her.)

Out of anger, Rosana immediately called the police.

Dario was arrested following the incident.

Dario, according to police, denied Rosana’s allegations.

According to Rellanos, Dario told them he was just trying to relieve an itch in his genitals, but he didn’t realize Rosana had seen him do it.

But Rellanos said Dario may have been infatuated with Rosana and decided to show his genitals to the woman as a sign of arousal.

Rellanos said they will charge Dario with violating Republic Act 11313, or the Safe Spaces Act, otherwise known as the Bawal Bastos Law.

Dario said his relatives are set to post bail on his behalf.

Hi, my name is Gretchen Malalad. I have 30 cats and my maid takes care of them. But unbeknownst to me she was actually trying to poison them with muriatic acid. The other helpers alerted me to her suspicious behavior and I was able to catch her in the act with CCTV. She said it was tedious taking care of all the cats. It seems you can't trust your help even if they have been with you for two years. 

https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/21/23/maid-accused-of-trying-to-poison-cats-admitted-deed-village-chief-says

Former ABS-CBN reporter Gretchen Malalad has shared a disturbing incident on social media, accusing her former house help of attempting to poison Malalad's 30 adopted cats with muriatic acid.

 

In a TikTok video, Malalad accused her former helper, who had been with her for two years, of attempting to poison her 30 adopted cats with muriatic acid. 

In the said video, the maid can be seen holding a mug while going inside the cat's cage. Malalad claims that the mug contained muriatic acid and she secretly poured it into the pets' drinking bowl.

 

Malalad's other helpers alerted her about the former maid's suspicious behavior, revealing that the pet cats' drinking bowl had been contaminated with muriatic acid.

 

The incident prompted Malalad to file a complaint with the barangay in Manila where the maid lives.

 

According to Alladin Cuevas, the village chief of Barangay 189 in Manila, a recent hearing revealed that upon review of the CCTV footage, the maid admitted to attempting to poison the cats.

 

"Hindi siya makapag-deny pero siguro alam niya sa sarili niya na nahuli siya kasi 'yung mug po, nasa mug. 'Yung muriatic pinipilit nya inumin pero 'di naman niya inilalapit po kasi nandoon po nakalagay muriatic," Cuevas said, adding, "Naging sagot niya, wala naman namatay na pusa."

 

He said the helper also expressed concerns about the tedious nature of caring for the cats, citing instances where she got hurt.

 

"Yung pananakit, 'yung kalmot at kagat ng pusa. Sabi ko natural 'yan, kasi nag-aalaga ka," said Cuevas.

 

Malalad and her former helper are scheduled to meet in a barangay hearing on December 10. 

Malalad said she is resolute in her decision to pursue legal action when she returns from a trip abroad.

 

Efforts to obtain the helper's side were unsuccessful as she was unavailable to give an interview Tuesday.  

Hi, my name is Nelson Loriente. I work as a security guard. While on the job I got in to an argument with my coworker Jeffrey Pandas Camo over the handheld radio. He was so angry he pulled out his revolver and shot me. So, I pulled out my shot gun and blasted him dead. 

https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/9/security-guard-killed-in-gunfight

A security guard was killed in a gunfight with a colleague while on duty in a solar power plant in Barangay Gueset here on Saturday, December 9.

Police identified the victim as Jeffrey Pandas Camo, 39.

Investigation said the suspect, Nelson Loriente, 51, and Camo were on duty when a heated argument erupted over their service handheld radio. 

At the height of their argument, Camo drew his caliber. 38 revolver service firearm and shot Loriente, who returned fire with his service 12-gauge shotgun. 

Both sustained bullet wounds were taken to the Nazarene General Hospital in Lingayen, this province, where Camo was declared dead.

Loriente is recuperating in the hospital. 

Hi, my name is Kevin Lapu-Lapu and I work as an errand boy. My brother also works as an errand boy for the same family. My brother got angry and flipped off our employer's eldest son who is 14. His mom punched him in the stomach in retaliation. That made me very angry. So in revenge I took their youngest son who is 7 out for a tricycle ride. When we were alone I put my knee to his stomach and covered his mouth until he stopped breathing. I left his body in a grassy area and returned home like nothing happened. But eventually everyone found out what I did. 

https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/21/errand-boy-kills-son-of-employer-to-avenge-younger-brother-after-spat

A 27-year-old family errand boy allegedly killed the seven-year-old son of her employer in Leyte, Leyte to avenge his younger brother following an altercation a week ago on December 14.

The suspect, Kevin Lapu-Lapu, faces a kidnapping with homicide case for killing the victim, who went missing on that day in Calubian, Leyte. 

The Calubian Municipal Police Station found out that the victim was taken by the suspect, a resident of Sitio Kamalig, Barangay Palid 1, Leyte, Leyte, on board a tricycle on that day, as shown by surveillance footage.

The next day, December 15, the suspect reported to work as if nothing happened. 

Police took the suspect into custody and during questioning, he revealed that he brought the victim to Sitio Lawad, Barangay Palid 1.

A search and retrieval operation was launched and the body of the victim was found in a sloping and grassy area in Sitio Lawad. 

The suspect admitted that he killed the victim by covering his mouth and pressing his knee against the victim's stomach to avenge his younger brother who also works as an errand boy in the victim’s family.

He said the victim's mother punched his younger brother after he made a dirty finger at the 14-year-old elder brother of the victim. 

The suspect also admitted that he left the victim in the area and went home after the incident.

Lapu-Lapu was previously convicted of drug charges in Manila and was released after plea bargaining.

Hi, my name is Robert Tolentino. On Christmas Day I was having a drinking spree with a co-worker named Daniel and several friends. A misunderstanding occurred between Daniel and one of our other friends and they got into a heated argument. I attempted to pacify Daniel but he pulled out a knife and stabbed me several times until I was dead. 

https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/25/peacemaker-stabbed-dead-on-christmas-eve

A laborer was stabbed dead while pacifying his co-worker on Christmas Eve during a drinking spree in Barangay Concepcion here.

Police identified the victim as Robert Tolentino, 32, single, of Barangay Concepcion.

Investigation said the victim and the suspect, “Daniel,” 42, a co-worker of Tolentino, together with other friends, were having a drinking spree when a misunderstanding erupted between Daniel and one of their companions.

Tolentino tried to pacify Daniel but he drew a knife drew a knife and stabbed him several times in the body.

The victim was taken to the Doña Marta District Memorial Hospital in Atimonan, Quezon where he was declared dead.

Daniel fled on board on motorcycle and took the murder weapon with him.

Police are conducting manhunt against the suspect who face appropriate charges.

Hi, My Name is...42

In a Youtube comment I was asked if I had anything positive to say about the Philippines. Even though I concentrate on the negative I do have positive things to say. This time instead of highlighting disturbing crimes let me introduce you to some real achievers.  Say hello to these Philippine success stories. 

Hi, my name is Xavier Solda. I am the current jail warden of Zamboanga City Jail Male Dormitory. At the International Corrections and Prisons Association I was honored as the Outstanding Correctional Service Employee for my tireless dedication to improving the lives of people incarcerated in the Philippines. Kind of ironic seeing as the Philippines corrections system is overcrowded by 367%. 

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1212557

A Filipino jail officer was honored as the Outstanding Correctional Service Employee by the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA), besting other global nominees in the field of jail management and corrections.

In a statement Thursday, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) said Jail Supt. Xavier Solda, current jail warden of Zamboanga City Jail Male Dormitory (ZCJMD), received the award in a special ceremony at the ICPA Conference in Antwerp, Belgium on Wednesday night. (Thursday morning, Manila time).

ICPA executive director Natalie Boal said Solda bagged the award for his tireless dedication to improving the lives of people incarcerated in the Philippines.

The ICPA Correctional Excellence Awards Committee, composed of corrections executives from different countries, cited Solda’s outstanding accomplishments in effecting jail management reforms, professionalism, and work ethics.

In his acceptance speech, Solda acknowledged the huge challenge of helping people behind bars rebuild their lives while citing national efforts to address the pressing concerns in jails.

“We will continue to move forward with concrete solutions; all for justice and human dignity,” said Solda, a member of the PNPA Class of 2008 and a product of the Development Academy of the Philippines and the Ateneo School of Government.

“I hope and pray that we can work together as one global community in the field of corrections, bonded with strong desire to build a better future, for the next generations to come,” he added.

In September, Solda’s unit was recognized as Best City Jail and a recipient of the first Gray Dove Award, the BJMP’s national recognition award for peacebuilding and innovations.

Before being named as ZCJMD head in January, Solda served as BJMP spokesperson.

Hi, my name is Antonio Mendoza. In October 2014 I played the 6/42 Lotto through "lucky pick." The next morning after the draw I learned I won. However, my granddaughter crumpled the ticket. In an attempt to flatten I try daughter has the bright idea to iron it with a cloth on top. This caused the ticked to be burned. It was a real mess and I ended up going to the Supreme Court. Thankfully they sided with me and the PCSO will soon be releasing the money to me.   

https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/26/pcso-assures-turnover-of-p12-m-prize-to-bettor-with-damaged-lotto-ticket

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Melquiades Robles has assured that the agency will comply with the Supreme Court's order to release the over P12-million Lotto 6/42 jackpot prize to the bettor who has a damaged winning ticket.

On Oct. 25, Robles welcomed lottery winner Antonio Mendoza to his office, where he gave him the assurance that the money would be given to him after the documentary and other processes are completed.

This comes after the SC issued a 17-page ruling ordering the PCSO to release Mendoza's winnings, which amount to P12,391,600.

"I assured him (Mendoza) that I will expedite the process of his claim," Robles said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Oct. 26.

"Kailangan lang may (We only need) certificate of finality from SC. I will make sure that he enjoys the fruits of his winnings ASAP (as soon as possible). I wanted to put a closure on this issue," he added.

The SC decision stated that “even in the absence of a readable ticket, he (Mendoza) was able to prove that he selected a set of numbers that corresponds to the winning combination number for the 6/42 Lotto draw on Oct. 2, 2014.”

“Thus, he is entitled to receive the jackpot prize for the said Lotto draw,” it added.

Moreover, the PCSO will pay six percent interest per annum from the date of the finality of its decision until fully paid.

On Oct. 2, 2014, Mendoza registered three bets for the Lotto 6/42 draw through "lucky pick" at a Lotto outlet in Batangas.

The following morning, on Oct. 3, Mendoza discovered that one of the "lucky pick" combinations had won, but his granddaughter had crumpled his winning ticket.

In an attempt to flatten the crumpled ticket, his daughter ironed it underneath a cloth, which unfortunately caused the ticket to be partially burned.

Hi, my name is Odette Aquitania Ricasa. I can now boast that I am the first Filipina to have travelled to every country in the world. That is 195 countries! But actually I have travelled to over 301 countries which includes obscure islands like the Robinson Crusoe Islands. For me, the real challenge is trying to get from one destination to another in the cheapest and most interesting way possible. And now I can say with Johnny Cash, "I've been everywhere man." Now if I can only get a ride from Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos into space!

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1653634/77-year-old-woman-claims-to-be-1st-filipino-to-reach-all-195-world-countries

Odette Aquitania Ricasa, aged 77, takes pride in having accomplished a feat that just a few of people in history have managed to do: See all 195 of the world’s countries.

Last but not least, Ricasa touched down in Kurdistan, Iraq, on Thursday, completing that country her final journey.

The United Nations currently recognizes 193 of the world’s 195 countries, with the Holy See and Palestine serving as non-member observer states.

Ricasa told INQUIRER.net that she felt “ecstatic” about traveling to all the countries.

This year, she visited Sudan, Chad, the Central African Republic, Libya, and Iraq; before the pandemic, she had only seen five nations.

When asked why she goes on trips, she said that “travel is learning” and that no matter where she goes, folks have always been welcoming and friendly, despite the dangers she has seen.

“I love that challenge; the unknown of what might happen, or who I might meet, the possibilities are endless. I relied on people’ kindness” said Ricasa.

Ricasa had already accomplished numerous travel milestones before claiming she had visited every country. The Philippine Global Explorers said that by 2015, Ricasa had visited every continent.

Ricasa has journeyed to hundreds of locations, including offshoot remote islands.

“I have traveled to count 301 countries [sic], including remote islands, e.g., Robinson Crusoe Islands, Lakshadweep islands, Andaman Nicobar islands, etc.,” Ricasa said over a Facebook chat on Thursday.

According to the British public broadcaster BBC, islands such as the Robinson Crusoe Islands are under Chile, and the Andaman Nicobar islands are under India.

Ricasa is an icon in the travel community, being a member of the prestigious Travelers’ Century Club, which only allows members who have traveled to 100 or more countries, according to their website.

She is also the Los Angeles president of “Odette’s Travel Club”. They “have 300 plus members, only eight Pinoy members, all American,” she said.

Ricasa said she traveled while heading the U.S. West Coast chapter of the” Philippine Global Explorers travel community.”

“I need to be moving. For me, the real challenge is trying to get from one destination to another in the cheapest and most interesting way possible,” she said.

Having gone far and wide, Ricasa traced her humble beginnings to Quiapo, Manila.

When asked what inspired her to start traveling, she shared that geography was her favorite subject in school.

“When I was in high school and college, my fave was geography. The teacher will show pics of apple trees, deer, moose, mountains, snow, and white Christmas. I said to myself I will go to [the] USA one day,” she said on Thursday.

However, the road abroad was not easy, as her family faced financial difficulties.

“We were middle class. I studied at the exclusive girls school Assumption San Lorenzo [College]. But my father lost it all in gambling,” she shared.

Eventually, she applied for an immigrant visa and was able to immigrate to the US in 1971. But the challenges did not end there.

“All I had was $50 in my pocket, stayed with my bro in New York, worked in Manhattan,” she recounted.

Persevering, Ricasa worked hard as a systems analyst and a real estate broker to ensure that she could save money and eventually fulfill her travel dreams. At 40 years old, she was finally able to start traveling to different countries.

Ricasa has not stopped traveling since.

Aside from being a globetrotter, Ricasa is an accomplished author, an artist, a motivational speaker and a pianist.

With all her travels, it is no wonder she could write six books about her experiences on the road.

Ricasa is also an established artist, having learned from artists around the world during her travels. She has over 120 paintings on display at the Ricasa Art Gallery in San Clemente, Southern California, with even more pieces displayed around the world.

She has also been invited as a motivational speaker for events worldwide, encouraging others to pursue their passions.

On top of all of these achievements, she was also able to raise three children.

Ricasa is living proof that there can be no limit to one’s dreams as long as one has the perseverance to pursue them.

Hi, my name is Sebastian Esai Eco Eviot. In 2009 I left my home of Davao for Switzerland where I became very active in Youths For Christ Europe and a council member of the English-speaking Roman Catholic Community of Canton Berne. Being a devout Catholic I decided the best way to serve would be to join the Swiss Guard. After two years of basic training I became a second lieutenant of the Swiss Army. I am not the first Filipino to join the Swiss Guard but I am the first full-blooded Filipino to join the Swiss Guard. 

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1180656

A first full-blooded Filipino has been appointed to the ranks of the Pontifical Swiss Guard at the Vatican City.

Fr. Gregory Ramon Gaston, Rector of the Pontificio Collegio Filippino, said Sebastian Esai Eco Eviota formally joined the ranks, citing a letter from Swiss Guard commander Christoph Graf dated Jan. 17, 2022.

"We are happy to see children of Filipinos incorporated into the Church and society abroad," he said in an interview over Church-run Radio Veritas Thursday.

Eviota, a native of Davao City is already active in serving in various ministries of the church.

The Catholic priest noted that the inclusion of Filipinos in the Swiss Guard is proof of the widespread missionary work of Filipinos as Christians, especially since the Philippines is the third largest country in terms of the number of baptized Catholics at over 80 million.

"As we begin the next 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines, the service of those with Filipino roots in the Pontifical Swiss Guards and in the Vatican as a whole is yet another manifestation that indeed we are gifted to give of ourselves wherever God has called us to be," Gaston added.

Eviota is the second Filipino to be included in the Pontifical Swiss Guard after Swiss-Filipino Vincent Lüthi.

His father, Diomedes Eviota Jr. is from Surigao City while his mother Editha Eco is from Agusan Del Sur.

In 2009, Eviota left the Philippines and went to Switzerland where he became active in Youths for Christ (YFC) Europe and a council member of the English-speaking Roman Catholic Community of Canton Berne.

He became a second lieutenant of the Swiss Army after two years of basic training and served in the Infantry 13th Battalion.

The Pontifical Swiss Guard is a minor armed force and honor guard unit maintained by the Holy See that protects the Pope and the Apostolic Palace within the territory of the Vatican City.

Hi, my name is Alfonso “Jojo” Bigay. I am a backward runner. You have probably never heard of my sport because it is not popular but I want to do this to bring honor and pride to our province and the country as well. I wanted to prove that Filipinos can excel in the field of track events where height is might by breaking the existing Guinness backward running word record. I have been trying to break the record since 2015. Surely my time will come and soon. 

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1180331

A 53-year-old Pangasinense will attempt to set a Guinness World Records for backward running this December.

In a phone interview on Monday, Alfonso “Jojo” Bigay said the Guinness Book of World Records has accepted his application to beat the world record for fastest run backward 100 and 200-meter male category.

“There is a go-signal from Guinness. It will probably happen this December at the Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center (NRSCC) oval area in Lingayen town, Pangasinan,” he said.

Bigay said he targets to beat the 13.6 seconds in 100 meters by Germany’s Roland Wegner and 30.99 seconds in 200 meters by Spain’s Christian Rodriguez.

“I wanted to prove that Filipinos can excel in the field of track events where height is might by breaking the existing Guinness backward running word record,” he said. 

Bigay was set for the bid last December but he was injured while training.

Nonetheless, Bigay is continuing with his training to achieve his goal.

“I am regularly training at the beachfront and at the NRSCC. I also do stationary bike backpedaling, skip rope, and many more. My sport doesn’t get that much attention because it is not popular but I want to do this to bring honor and pride to our province and the country as well. I thank my sponsors today for believing in me and my goal,” he said.

He appealed to Pangasineses for moral support as their presence and cheers will keep his adrenaline up to beat the world record.

Meanwhile, Bigay encouraged the youths to try his backward running sport, which is twice beneficial as the usual running sport.

Bigay started as a track runner before he became a backward runner in 1991.

Hi, my name is Emil Rebejo Vega. I have lived and worked in Japan for 16 years. On my way home from work I saw a woman about to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge. I immediately stopped my motorcycle and went up to her. I held her hand so she would not jump and we waited until the police arrived. I am no hero but later on the police gave me a citation for my actions. 

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/pinoyabroad/dispatch/832546/pinoy-in-japan-cited-for-preventing-woman-from-jumping-off-bridge/story/

A Filipino in Japan was given citation for rescuing a woman who was about to jump off a bridge, Unang Balita reported on Monday.

Leyte-born Emil Rebejo Vega was on his way home from work on board his motorcycle when he spotted the woman preparing to jump off the bridge.

According to him, he immediately went to the woman and held her hand while he asked for help from other motorists, who in turn called the police.

Because of what he did, Rebejo, who has been living in Japan for 16 years, was given a citation by the Asaka City police force.

Hi, my name is Lolo Romeo. I am an old man and I mend shoes for a living. In my 64 years I have never had a girlfriend until now. When I met Valentina I fell so in love that I could not sleep. She told me she had three boyfriends before she met me but none them lasted because none of them had a job. I courted her with flowers, bread, and soft drinks. Eventually she said yes to me and now we are planning our wedding. Thankfully her parents are ok with the situation despite me being old enough to be her grandfather. 

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/familyandrelationships/848163/64-year-old-lolo-falls-in-love-with-18-year-old-woman/story/

A 64-year-old lolo who has never had a girlfriend before fell in love with an 18-year-old woman in Monkayo, Davao de Oro.

According to an episode of "Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho," Lolo Romeo is a shoe mender who had decided that it's better for him to be forever alone.

It all changed, however, when he met Valentina, who is young enough to be his granddaughter.

"'Yung unang kita  namin, na-in love ako sa kanya kasi napakabait na babae. Sa sobrang in-love ko sa kanya hindi ako nakatulog," he said.

("When we first met, I fell in love with her because she is such a kind woman. I was so in love with her that I couldn't sleep.")

Romeo has a simple job, but Valentina admires him. She had three boyfriends before, but their relationships didn't work out because none of them had a job.

("He courted me for three weeks. I liked him because he gave me softdrinks and bread. He gave me flowers.")

("I said yes because I fell in love with him. I liked him because he loved me first. Our age gap doesn't matter.")

Valentina said Romeo is her "The One." Romeo, meanwhile, said age doesn't matter in love as long as your hearts understand each other.

Other people had things to say about their May-December love affair, but Romeo has chosen to ignore all of them. For him, all that matters is Valentina, as well as her family.

Fortunately, Valentina's parents are accepting of their relationship.

("It's fine as long as they understand each other and treat each other properly. It's what my daughter wants. It's not our place to say anything."

Romeo and Valentina are currently living together. Romeo has also asked for Valentina's hand in marriage, but they are still saving up for the wedding.

Valentina takes care of Romeo and accompanies him in his job. They earn P300 a day, so funding their wedding is still a long way to go.

But they are not in a rush to start a family.

The couple recently celebrated their ninth monthsary. Romeo gifted Valentina new shoes, while KMJS shouldered their date so they can have fun on their special day.

("My love for you means I will stay true to you, the two of us will be together because you're the one I love the most.")

Hi, my name is Camille Jesalva. I was working as a caregiver when Hamas attacked Israel and another war began. My ward and I hid in a safe room which protected us when Hamas entered the house looking for hostages. But the fourth time they entered we were found out. I pleaded with the man to leave us alone because my ward was old and did not know anything. Then I reached in my wallet and pulled out my savings and gave it to him to go away. Thankfully he did and not long after we were rescued by the IDF.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1212879

The Filipino caregiver who willingly gave her savings to convince a Hamas terrorist to spare her and her elderly ward is finally flying home to the Philippines soon.

In a virtual interview with reporters on Tuesday, 31-year-old Camille Jesalva said the Philippine Embassy in Israel has offered her a seat in the government’s next repatriation flight.

Jesalva was alone with her 95-year-old ward Nitza Hefetz at their residence in a kibbutz in Nirim when the Hamas terrorist group mounted a deadly cross-border attack against Israel on Oct. 7.

From the morning of Oct. 7 until they were rescued by the Israeli Defense Forces in the afternoon, different Hamas members entered their home at least four times.

Jesalva, who was hiding in a safe room with Nitza, said the terrorists missed them the first three instances.

“Before 12, the fourth one entered. ‘I’m dead’ I’m already thinking like that and then Nitza heard the commotion and shouted to close the door,” she narrated.

Attempting not to upset their trespasser, Jesalva pleaded for understanding that Nitza was old and that “she don’t know anything”.

Without hesitation, she emptied out her wallet and gave the money to the armed man --money that she was supposed to give to her family when she returns to the Philippines.

“He asked if there was more money and I said no more and then after that, he got out the room,” she recalled.

Throughout that nerve-racking experience, Jesalva said she was thinking about her only child in the Philippines.

“Hiningi ko po ‘yong picture ng anak ko kasi alam ko na hindi na ako mabubuhay, gusto ko ‘yong last na image na makikita ko ‘yong anak ko (I already asked the picture of my child thinking that would be my final moment, I wanted that the last image that I will see is my child),” she said.

“Ayoko pa pong mamatay, kawawa ‘yong anak ko (I don’t want to die because what will happen to my kid),” she added.

Jesalva said she will go on a vacation to the Philippines and spend the holidays with her kid but promised to still return to Israel to take care of Nitza.