Acquired in 1994, the SF-260 was piloted by two PAF officers who took off from Sangley Point in Cavite shortly before 7 a.m. There is no information yet on why it failed.

Reports said a fisherman found aircraft wreckage at Lamonja Island at about 11:45 a.m. the same day. A fuel tank, a helmet and a plane seat had been reportedly recovered from the sea.

Some reports identified the missing Air Force officers as Maj. Neil Tumaneng and 1Lt. Michael Arugay.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Coast Guard has sent divers to help in the search and rescue of Tumaneng and Arugay.

The Coast Guard in Bataan and Mariveles, along with divers from the Special Operations Group, has proceeded to the crash site on board rubber boats and a motorized boat.

This year’s IT Governance Summit will focus on disciplines such as Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Resource Management, Strategic Alignment and Value Delivery.

The topics that will be featured are: How to Implement Successful IT Programs, Management of IT Operational Risks, Governance of Cyber Security, Business Continuity Management in line with the IT Governance Framework and many more.

With more than 95,000 constituents through the more than 190 chapters established in over 75 countries worldwide, ISACA has been a pace‐setting global organization for information governance, control, security and audit professionals.

Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences, publishes the  Information Systems Control Journal, and develops international information systems auditing and control standards.

It also administers the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation, earned by more than 60,000 professionals since 1978; the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designation, earned by 9,000 professionals since 2002; the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT); and the new Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control certification (CRISC) designation.

ISACA‐Manila is the local arm promoting the objectives of the ISACA International. ISACA‐Manila conducts review programs for the CISA and CISM exam, seminars and other topical and relevant programs to meet the educational and networking needs of IT professionals and help maintain their professional edge in an ever‐changing global environment.

The expected attendees are Chief Executive Officers, Chief Information/Technology Officers, IT Auditors, IT Governance Professionals, Information Security Professionals, Auditors, Compliance and Assurance, Professionals,  IT Consultants and Practitioners, Risk Management Professionals and Business Managers.

Previously known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, ISACA now goes by its acronym only, to reflect the broad range of IT governance professionals it serves.

Charged before the office of Surigao City Prosecutor Jesse Rey Silvosa were Jorge Madlos alias Oris, Spokesperson of NPA Mindanao Committee; Myrna Sularte alias Maria Malaya, Iyay, Bing-bing, Imang, Secretary of NPA’s North Eastern Mindanao Committee; Nando Robuca alias Putol; Rommel Salinas alias Mark, Artem, Doming; Pablo Logatiman alias Boni, Mike, Bedo; Edilborte Reponte Dabal alias Bong, Waco; Isagani Madlos alias Edron; a certain Bea; Daday; Rudy; Nayan; Grace; Liam; Owen/Jong; Joseph; Cris/Tomas and 120 other suspected members of NPA rebels with last known address at Barangay Cadianao, Claver, Surigao del Norte.

The police said the leaders, who were named in the complaint, were positively identified by witnesses as the personalities who led the attack at the PGMC mining site in Cadianao, Claver town last October 3.

Madlos, Sularte and Edron have standing warrant of arrests for other NPA-related atrocities in Northern Mindanao.

Investigation disclosed that the said suspects led the raid at the site of PGMC that resulted to the destruction of 18 trucks and other equipment amounting to more than PhP2 billion. The suspects also disarmed and divested the security and office personnel of PGMC of seven 9mm pistols, 7 shotguns, three .38 caliber revolvers, 3 KG-9 rifles, radio and office equipment amounting to PhP423,000.

The incident resulted in the destruction of 18 trucks and many other equipments amounting to more than PhP2 billion (US$47.18 million). In a number of cases, the NPA uses extortion as a means of funding their operations. The NPA has said it attacked the mining site because it destroyed the environment and maltreated its employees. But many believe the reason behind it is that the mining company refused to pay revolutionary taxes.

After 36 days in captivity, New People’s Army (NPA) members released Police Officer 2 Faisal Juhaili in Barangay Kanipaan, Bayog, Zamboanga del Sur.

The fifty-year old policeman was seized following the rebels’ raid at the police station of Tigbao town in the same province.

He was among four policemen on duty when some 40 rebels raided the police station last April 9. The rebels carted away seven M-16 Armalite rifles, an M-14 rifle and a .9-mm pistol.

In a press conference last Wednesday (May 16), Juhaili said he was made to move from one place to another, as the rebels were trying to elude government forces.

Chief Supt. Napoleon Estilles, police regional director, said Juhaili was released for humanitarian reasons following negotiations between the communist insurgents and the victim’s family.

National Democratic Front (NDF)-Mindanao spokesman Jorge Madlos alias Ka Oris said in a statement that they released Juhaili since he has no pending cases with the revolutionary movement.

In his speech during the premiere showing of the documentary on the PNP Special Action Force (SAF) entitled: “Tagaligtas” at the AFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City Wednesday (May 16), Aquino cited the relevance of this kind of documentary that show the innate positive characteristics of the men and women in uniform which, he said, serves as an inspiration to all Filipinos.

“Ang mga ganitong uri ng dokumentaryo ay nagsisilbing inspirasyon upang buhayin ang ating pagka-makabayan, at ipamulat sa atin kung bakit may kakambal na pagpapahalaga, katapatan, at pananagutan ang tinatamasa natin ngayong kalayaan,” the President said.

“Subalit maging makatotohanan po tayo: wala pong magagawa ang mga katangiang binanggit ko kung wala namang suportang natatanggap ang ating mga kawal at pulis mula sa pamahalaan na kumakatawan sa sambayanan. Lumalabnaw ang mga prinsipyong ito kung wala sa panig natin ang taumbayan… madaling ipagyabang na nasa likod ng ating mga kawal at sundalo ang sambayanan. Sa tuwid na daan, hindi po tayo basta lang nangangako. nagtatrabaho tayo para gawing kongkreto ang paghahatid ng serbisyo,” he added.

The President also noted the developmental programs being implemented by the Aquino government to further enhance the capabilities of the security forces.

“Kaya naman inaaruga at pinapalakas natin ang kakayahan ng ating mga tagapagligtas.Para sa ating pambansang kapulisan, nakabili tayo nitong nakaraang taon ng 144 patrol jeeps, 100 patrol utility vehicles, 182 motorcycle units, 500 assault rifles, 148 na 40mm grenade launchers, at 57 squad automatic weapons. Upang suklian ang kagitingan ng mga alagad ng batas, bukod sa 21,800 na pabahay na naipatayo natin, magdaragdag pa tayo ng 31,200 na pabahay ngayong 2012. Makalipas ang halos dalawang taon ng mabuting pamamahala, ‘di po ba’t tinutuldukan na natin ang inyong mga kalbaryo? Ngayon, ang mga tagapagtanggol ng naaapi ay hindi na kailangan pang maapi,” President Aquino said as he acknowledged the positive results of the government’s efforts in effecting reforms.

“Nagbubunga na nga po ang mga ipinunla nating reporma: natatalikuran na ang kulturang wang-wang, nanunumbalik na ang kumpiyansa sa sundalo’t kapulisan, at napapangalagaan ang seguridad ng taumbayan. Ituloy po natin ang laban sa tuwid na daan; sama-sama nating pagsilbihan ang bandila, at pabilisin ang pag-arangkada ng bayan tungo sa tunay na kasaganahan,” the President said.

Present during the film showing were former president Fidel V. Ramos, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo and AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Jessie D. Dellosa, among others.

The documentary, produced by former Interior and Local Government Secretary Rafael Alunan III and directed by Bernard Dacanay, recounted SAF’s beginnings, multi-missions and contributions to internal security and public safety.

Former president Ramos, who founded the unit in 1983,said that the documentary also intends to raise the public’s trust and confidence in their law enforcers apart from raising the PNP and SAF’s prestige.

The short film showcased the SAF’s strategic role in defending Camp Crame and overthrowing the Marcos regime in February of 1986; its defense of President Corazon Aquino’s government against several coup attempts in 1987 and 1989; and its contributions to counter-insurgency, anti-terrorism and anti-crime from the 1980s to the present.

Former SAF commanders, officers and non-commissioned officers, and other key personalities who helped shape its history, shared their stories as they experienced it.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the tremor hit the area at around 10:45 local time with the epicenter at the Celebes Sea or 132 kilometers southwest of the Sarangani.

The earthquake has a depth of 13.4 kilometers.

There are no reports of damages or injuries.

In a report submitted to NBI Officer-In-Charge Atty. Nonnatus Caesar R. Rojas by the Anti-Human Trafficking Division (AHTRAD) chief Atty. Dante B. Bonoan, the suspects are all floor managers of AREA 51 KTV Entertainment Club along Roxas Blvd., Parañaque City.

On May 3, the NBI received an information from the International Justice Mission (IJM), a non-government organization accredited by the IACAT that the said entertainment club is engaged in the trafficking of minors. They were made to work as nude dancers and Guest Relation Officers (GRO) who provide sex services to the club’s customers.

In the evening of the same date upon receipt of the complaint, AHTRAD conducted surveillance. It confirmed the presence of GROs who appeared to be minors who not only dance in full nudity but were also offered to the customers and can be taken to the club’s VIP rooms, and render sex services for a fee.

After confirming the illegal and exploitative acts by the management against the victims, a rescue operation was planned. Last May 5, at 10:00 pm, an NBI operative, posed as customer while other NBI agents were posted nearby. A few drinks later, a floor manager approached and offered two women for a sex service for PhP3,000.

Moments after, the team, together with representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and IJM raided the club and rescued the victims. A total of 60 women were rescued and 19 of them were confirmed minors who were turned over to DSWD. Suspects were brought to the NBI.

Charges for violation of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act and the Child Abuse Law were filed against the victims before the Department of Justice.

Two unidentified suspects on board a motorcycle shot dead Police Officer 3 Rafael Bartolome, 46, a resident of Plaridel, Bulacan, and a member of Bulacan CIDG, in Lapid’s Ville Subdivision, Barangay. Tambubong, San Rafael, Bulacan.  The incident took place at around 6:30 p.m.

CIDG chief, Police Director Samuel Pagdilao Jr. has ordered Region 3 CIDG Chief Sr. Supt. Rudy Lacadin and Bulacan CIDG chief Police Chief Insp. Monico Cadayona to immediately identify gun-for-hire groups based in Central Luzon with emphasis on armed riding tandems who may be behind the killing.

Pagdilao also ordered the CIDG in Region 3 to mobilize their community volunteers, the Community Investigative Support (CIS) to help in gathering more information and possible witnesses and evidence that will link the suspects to the killing.

Initial investigation showed Bartolome sustained multiple gunshot wounds from a caliber .45 pistol.

Prior to his killing, Bartolome had just visited the house of a certain Marife de Vera in Lapid’s Ville Subdivision where he had early dinner with the latter.

Reports also said that while eating, the victim received a phone call and afterwards hurriedly left, boarded his owner-type jeep (CNU 814) and promised de Vera to return for the interrupted dinner.

Witnesses disclosed that when the victim’s owner type jeep reached the main gate of the subdivision, he alighted from his vehicle and at that instance the suspects, on board a motorcycle, shot Bartolome twice on the head.

Probers from Bulacan CIDG led by PCI Cadayona is still conducting follow–up investigation on the killing of Bartolome to determine the motive/s behind the killing and to identify the personalities who may have the motives to kill the victim.

Pagdilao further ordered Lacadin to exert all efforts in pinpointing the armed tandem and leave no stone unturned in bringing the culprits before the bar of justice.

Pagasa forecasters said the rain was due to the habagat (southwest monsoon), which signals the start of the rainy season.

Meanwhile, a trough of a Low Pressure Area (LPA) is affecting the western section of North and Central Luzon while an Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is affecting Mindanao,

Because of the weather conditions, North and Central Luzon, Palawan, and Mindanao are to experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms,

The rest of the country will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or in the evening.

There is no tropical cyclone located within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

There is no tropical cyclone located within the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

In the morning, scattered rainshowers are expected over the area of Eastern Visayas. Scattered rainshowers fell in the vicinity around Dinagat Island.