CAMP TOLENTINO, Bataan, Philippines — The Police Provincial Office (PPO) warned Sunday that minors and students playing computer games, particularly during class hours, is strictly prohibited and shop owners tolerating them will face charges.

Senior Superintendent Arnold D. Gunnacao, Bataan PPO director, made this clear as he appealed to parents to monitor the activities of their children.

Gunnacao cited how the Orion Police Station, led by Senior Inspector Marvin Pedere, recently launched an operation that led to the slapping of charges against Reynan Galit for alleged violation of the Municipal Children Code, when 23 students and minors were caught playing computer games at his shop during class hours. (Mar T. Supnad)

P.A.F. ACQUIRES 4 NEW AIRCRAFT

PAMPANGA, Philippines – Four new SF-260 Basic Trainer Aircraft, the second batch of newly-acquired planed by the Philippine Air Force (PAF), will be blessed Monday at the Haribon Hangar of the 410th Maintenance Wing at Clark Air Base, Pampanga.

The acquisition of 18 Basic Trainer Aircraft is a modest modernization for the Philippine Air Force and a big boost for PAF’s capability to train PAF pilots.

The increase in the number of SF-260FH fleet is aimed at improving the training curriculum for pilot training in the country. (Franco G. Regala)

INDANG DAY SET

CAVITE, Philippines – Indang, a small but first-class town in Cavite, is celebrating its foundation day on Wednesday, December 1, with simple day-long activities at the municipal hall. Just like the exact date of the birth of Jesus Christ, no one in Indang could say when the town was established.

Officials said there are no surviving official records that could tell the exact date of the town’s establishment but one document reveals that the town was founded during a cold month in 1655.

“Indang is celebrating the 15th founding anniversary although the town was established centuries ago,” said Municipal Tourism Officer Marianito V. Nuestro. (Anthony Giron)

GANG BOSS FALLS

PAGBILAO, Quezon, Philippines — Police reported Sunday having busted the suspected leader of a gang of robbers responsible for a series of cargo van heists on the Zigzag Road in Barangay Malicboy, here.

Police said Ricky Aguilar de la Cruz of of Meycauyan, Bulacan, was arrested last Friday after engaging elements of the Pagbilao Police Station in a shootout in Barangay Malicboy. Wounded, De la Cruz was taken by lawmen to the Jane County Hospital where he allegedly identified other members of his gang.

A follow-up operation led to the arrest of Jhon Mark Malaque Tatlong Hari, alias “Macmac,” in Barangay Calumpang, Tayabas, Quezon and the recovery of stolen cheese products of one Renebeth Garcia and a certain Rowena Pesigan. (Danny Estacio)

BLACK NAZARENE IN ANTIPOLO MONDAY

ANTIPOLO CITY, Philippines — Motorists should expect heavy traffic particularly in the vicinity of the Antipolo Cathedral Monday as thousands of devotees of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo flocking to the cathedral here for the traditional visit of the image of Jesus Christ in purple robe in this city Monday and Tuesday.

Police, local government personnel and village peacekeepers, along with civic organizations and medical teams from the Philippine National Red Cross, will work hand-in-hand to maintain peace and order during this yearly activity. (Nel B. Andrade)