Pampanga Today: July 2013

Candaba is a big school to learn resiliency

Candaba is a big school for those who want to learn resiliency, disaster preparedness and how to live in harmony with the environment.

The Candabeños accept the fact that they cannot escape from it because Candaba is naturally a catch basin – nature’s gift. They understand that in times of flood, the only thing they can do is to live in harmony with nature.

Local folks said they believe that if somebody - or disaster agency for that matter - wants to learn more on disaster preparedness, they should study in the school of vast experience of the people here.

Before flood surfaces in the swamp due to a heavy downpour, they start to prepare their fishing gears, boats, flashlights, and foods for fishing expedition, as it is expected that they would get more fish catch.

This shows the resiliency and flexibility of these people in dealing with flood. They consider the annual flooding not as a perennial problem but a way of life.

Yabut to propose a resolution on river protection

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Fourth district board member Ricardo Yabut yesterday bared that he is set to propose a resolution urging barangay officials to enforce laws advocating protection to major waterways in the province particularly Pampanga River.

Yabut said that this is in response to the request of made by some concerned citizens here asking him to initiate the campaign in order to bring back the old glory of Pampanga River.

"Marami ang tumatawag sa atin at nage-email yung mga iba nakatira na sa abroad, hinihiling nila na pangunahan natin ang pagsasalba sa ating kailugan sa pamamagitan ng resolusyon na magbibigay proteksiyon," he added.

The board member recalled that during his younger days, most of the people living in the neighboring communities are relying and getting their livelihood in the river because the same is still free from pollution.

"Dyan tayo lumaki sa ilog. Noong bata pa tayo naghuhuli tayo ng isda sa Pampanga River dyan narin tayo naliligo at pagkakataon pa nga na nakakainom tayo ng tubig ilog dahil malinis noon," Yabaut stated.

However, he noted that Pampanga River is now in its 'sorry state' due to inrresponsible dumping of waste by the communities and concerned stakeholders.

"Ibang ibang klase ng basura ang itinatapon na nila sa ilog, mayroon ng domestic waste, waste material ng ilang kumpanya, dumi ng hayup at marami pa," Yabut stressed.

Under his proposal, the communities adjacent to Pampanga River will be required to pass and approve a setting the guidelines on the initiative and the imposition of the specific penalty for those who would continue to violate the law on dumping of garbage on the river.

"Hindi lang sa Pampanga River applicable ito, pati sa iba pang nating waterways, water channels at tributaries sa buong lalawigan," the board clarified.

It was learned that the nearby communities are continuously dumping domestic garbage near the embankment of Pampanga River.

Officials agree on "social fund' for indigent

CANDABA - Local elected officials here recently agreed to allocate some P2-M as social fund for the indigent Candabenios who cannot afford to pay in full their hospital obligations.

Mayor Rene Maglanque said that he wanted to bring the services of the municipality closer to the people.

"Ang gusto natin diretso sa tao ang serbisyo at ito ang ibibigay natin sa kanila. Yung pondo ng munisipyo ay para sa tao," he added.

Maglanque said that for next year's budget deliberation, he would recommend to the Sangguniang Bayan to allocate the said amount to ensure the success of its implementation.

He explained that under his proposal, the municipality would enter into memorandum of agreement with the identified government hospitals to discount on the financial obligation of any Kabalen who would secure the health services of the latter.

This will be charged against the account set to be opened by the municipality in the hospital.

"Siyempre limited lang yung ating pondo, certain percentage ang babayaran natin para marami din ang ating matulungan. Pero titiyakin natin palalakihin natin ang pondo sa mga darating na panahon," he stated.

Vice Mayor Normita "Babes" Evangelista assured the mayor that the Sangguniang Bayan would support the establishment of social fund.

"Kami naman sa Sangguniang Bayan basta maganda ang programa ay in full support kami kay mayor. Maganda itong iniisip niyang social fund dahil makikinabang talaga ang ating mga kababayan," she noted.

Guv cites COA role on anti corruption campaign

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - The provincial chief executive recently cited the role of the Commission on Audit (COA) on anti corruption campaign by the government particularly in the use of public funds to various projects.

Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda said that COA's main thrust is to ensure accuracy and transparency in government transactions

This according to Pineda would contribute in the elimination of corruption in the delivery services in the province covering various municipalities and barangays.

With this, she suggested the holding of a special training for the local elected officials on procurement rules, implementation of budgets, disbursements, basic accounting and other matters involving preparation of financial reports.

“If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear and instead you will appreciate the good intention of the COA as they only want government transactions fair, just and transparent. That’s what I want – good governance,” Pineda said.

Pineda also encouraged all local government officials to follow the rules and regulation and requirement of the commission on audit for clean and honest to goodness government operations.

“This is to ensure the accuracy and transparency of the official government transactions being signed and undertaken by the local executives in the province, towns and villages in the implementation of projects and programs for the benefit of the Kapampangans. At para hindi na pabalik-balik at paulit ang mga kinakailangang requirements at dokumento,” she stated.

The governor explained that the presence of a fair COA audit will prevent corrupt officials from squandering public funds.

Mayor asks capitol’s help on park development

ARAYAT – This town Mayor Emmanuel “Bon” Alejandrino has recently sought the help of the provincial government on the plan to develop the full potential of the Arayat National Park as main tourists destination in Central Luzon.

Alejandrino in an official visit with Governor Lilia Pineda the other day bared that he is eyeing a public-private partnership in order to bring back the old glory of the park.

The mayor believed that it is not too late to save and develop the same into an eco-tourism destination in the province.

“The potential of the Mt. Arayat National Park to be a tourist attraction in the region is very big. It has its own waterfalls. There are old trees and wild life here that will draw the interest of nature lovers,” he said.

As this developed, he said he would request the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Office involving their intention to get back the authority to manage and maintain the national park

However, initially, the local government unit under the leadership of Alejandrino vowed to implement environmental laws providing protection to nature.

Alejandrino also wanted to prohibit the unauthorized cutting of trees and other illegal activities in the mountain.

As Brethren celebrates 99th founding anniversary: INC now marching towards centennial

The Brethrens of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) in the Philippines and abroad are celebrating the Church’s 99^th founding anniversary while marching forward for grand centennial celebration next year.

Today, the membership of the Iglesia ni Cristo comprises at least 113 nationalities. It maintains about more than 104 ecclesiastical districts in the Philippines and in 112 more countries and territories in the world.

The Last Messenger – Bro. Felix Manalo

Sometime in November, 1913, the late Brother Felix Y. Manalo secluded himself in one of the rooms of his house at Pasay City.

For two days and three nights he kept himself in the room studying the Bible and fervently praying to God.

This period of reflection led to his enlightenment of knowing the divine mission that God called him, to preach the Church of Christ in this last days.

From then on, Bro. Felix started preaching the last work for salvation in Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila.

After establishing two locale congregations in Punta and Tipas, the Iglesia Ni Cristo was officially registered with the Philippine government on July 27, 1914.

Brother Felix preached in public plazas and participated in religious discussions and debates resulted in the rapid growth of Church membership.

He has succeeded in winning into the Church of Christ a handful of faithful converts, then, he began to form a small group of followers.

For 48 uninterrupted years, Brother Felix bravely continued his mission and work for the spiritual well being of the church members.

He cared and cherished Christ’s beloved Church until his death on April 12, 1963.

First Executive Minister – Bro. Erano G. Manalo

For more than 46 years, brother Eraño G. Manalo , known to members as “Ka Erdy” led the Iglesia Ni Criso to the glorious stature.

He dedicated his whole life for the welfare of the Church.

The Church under Ka Erdy remains in God’s merciful hand and keeps on receiving His grace and sovereign guidance and this can be attested by the continued success in its mission and expansion.

The concrete proof of the success of the Church under the supervision of Ka Erdy was the unabated construction of magnificent houses of worship that serve as Phillipines’ distinct landmark.

This includeds the unprecedented expansion of the Church beyond Philippine shore, unhindered by global economic downturn.

The Church has also made its present in the West – believed to be the fulfillment of biblical prophecies – in 1968 with the establishment of the local congregations in Hawaii and California .

Ka Erdy also spearheaded the establishment of local congregations of the Church of Christ in Rome; in Jerusalem in 1996 and in Greece in 1997.

For the Church, these remarkable accomplishments are works of God through the dynamic and inspired leadership of Ka Erdy.

Present Executive Minister – Bro. Eduardo Manalo

Upon the death of Bro. Erdy, Bro. Eduardo V. Manalo assumed the office as the church's executive minister on September 8, 2009.

Three years later, the Iglesiani Ni Cristo has added 65 local congregations, 20 congregation-extensions, and 57 GWS or Group Worship Services units that are being groomed to one day becoming extensions and eventually local congregations outside the Philippines.

Seven new ecclesiastical districts or large administrative units were added including Northeast Asia (August 31, 2010), Southeast Asia (July 28,2011), Eastern Canada (June 16, 2011), Western Canada (June 16, 2011), Qatar (July 9,2012), United Arab Emirates (July 9,2012), and United Kingdom (July 9,2012).

In the Philippines alone, where INC Engineering and Construction Department undertakes the church's construction projects, 316 houses of worship, each with offices and housing facilities, were dedicated while 28 more were dedicated outside the Philippines from September 11, 2009 to September 7,2012.

The biggest house of worship outside the Philippines can be found in Barcelona, Spain which can accommodate more than 1,000 worshipers at a time.

On August 17, 2011, the Church led the groundbreaking of the Philippine Arena- on a 75-hectare field straddling Bocaue and Sta. Maria Bulacan.

The 50,000-seater multi-purpose structure, touted to become the world's biggest indoor domed arena, is expected to be completed in time for the INC's centennial celebration in July 2014.

Other major projects of the church as part of its centennial celebration are the EVM Convention Center and the Iglesia Ni Cristo Museum along Central Avenue, Quezon City, The Legal Department Building and the INC Media Center Building inside the INC Central Office Complex in Quezon City, and the Philippine Stadium and the Philippine Sports Center also in Bulacan.

In that area now called Ciudad de Victoria (City of Victory) will also rise the EGM Medical Hospital and the New Era University- Bocaue Campus. One of the most significant of these "centennial projects" is the new College of Evangelical Ministry being constructed along Central Avenue. Three levels higher and more than double the floor space of its four-story predecessor.

Eduardo Manalo has ordained 1,620 new ministers within the span of his three-year administration.

"Palakasan" noted in registration voters

CANDABA - Registrants coming from the far flung barangays here yesterday noted that familiarity and "palakasan" are common practice during registration for the upcoming Sangguniang Kabataan and barangay elections.

According to them, they were disappointed with the way the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the municipal level handles registration of incoming voters.

"Kami po ang layo ng aming pinanggagalingan, kabitbahay namin ay nasa Bulacan na, kaya madaling araw pa ay nandito na kami pero ang nakakalungkot may mga dumarating na may dalang numero at registration form. Pagdating nila, sila pa ang unang inaasikaso," Mang Tirso, a resident here stated.

He explained that what is happening is highly irregular and in fact would even encourage residents to go home instead due to inconvenience.

"Alas nuebe na ng gabi ini-entertain pa nila ang dumarating tapos kapag kilala nila yung naghahakot ng tao, mabilis ang pag proseso sa kanilang registration," Mang Tirso stated.

Another resident from Barangay Mapinique - a community near Bulacan area noted that their group finished their registration late in the evening despite the fact that they came few hours ahead of time.

The registration is being held at the Mayor's Action Center inside the compound of Ms. Earth Part in Barangay Mandasig.

Meanwhile, Comelec scheduled the filing of Certificates of Candidacy on October 15 until October 17.

The election period covers the period of September 28 to November 12.

Casting of votes will be on October 28 starting seven in the morning up to three in the afternoon.

Guv wants to avoid ‘double’ funding on infra projects

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The provincial chief executive recently instructed the engineers to carefully study program of works submitted by the local government units including those requested by the barangay officials to avoid double funding.

Governor Lilia Pineda wanted to spend the capitol resources to priority projects which would benefit the general interest of Kapampangan

“Gov. Pineda stressed that budget should be allocated for essential projects needed in the barangay or municipality. All requests from barangay should be certified by the local government units,” Engr. Noli Pangan, assistant provincial engineer said.

Pangan claimed that they are currently working with infrastructure projects previously approved but delayed due to ban implemented by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) relative to the recently concluded 2013 elections.

As this developed, he stated that more than P140-M worth of infrastructure projects are being implemented.

PEO records show that some P34, 571, 000 is allocated for the construction of school building and classrooms; P13, 375, 000 for covered courts; P10-million for barangay halls; P12, 460, 000 for the repair and concreting of roads and bridges; Escolastica Romero District Hospital received P26.5 million for its rehabilitation and improvement and another P44 million is allocated for other buildings and infrastructures.

These project are expected to be finished this year.

Dike works a 'milking cow' for contractor - folks

CANDABA - Local folks here described the pending works of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) along Arnedo Dike in Barangay Mandasig section as another 'milking cow' after the alleged another P22-M budget has been exhausted with only few metal sheets were installed at the foot of the dike.

According to the residents, the public works wasted another set of millions of pesos as the same would withstand the expected strong current of water coming upstream of the Pampanga River particularly this rainy season.

"Mukhang wala silang magandang engineering design na angkop sa problema. Hindi na sila natuto, baka hindi na nila kayang bilangin ang bilang ng mga metal sheets na ibinaon nila pero paulit ulit lamang itong bumabagsak," Alfred Mamawan, a resident here said.

Mamawan noted that the contractor started the working on the site few weeks ago. However, after installing the metal sheets at the foot of the dike, it has withdrawn its heavy equipment and since then, no more construction worker has been sited in the area.

"Batay sa mga napagtanungin naming nagtatrabaho doon bago sila umalis wala na daw pong pondo kaya tigil na ang project. Sa tingin namin ibinaon lamang nilang yung mga bakal para i-justify ang paggamit ng pondo," another resident told Sun Star Pampanga.

Earlier reports have it, several hundreds of millions of pesos had already been spent by the public works but still the problem remains unsolved.

In fact, the newly concreted portion of the Arnedo Dike in the area previously collapsed while the weather is fair and water in Pampanga River is calm and in average level.

"Ibig sabihin lang nito, hindi talaga pinag aaralan ng mga engineers nila ang plano bago nila gawin ang project," another resident here stated.

Capitol, DA partnership boosts farmers’ production

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The continuing partnership between the provincial government and the Department of Agriculture (DA) had boosted the production of the Kapampangan farmers.

This came as the DA provided some P8,702,204.95 for the farm equipment distributed to the farmers representing 85 percent of the cost and the provincial government shared a total of P1,686,170.95 which composed the 15 percent share.

The 15 % share is supposed to be the share of the farmers but it was shouldered by the provincial government.

Bong Bamba, a farmer from Barangay Pulung Masle, in Guagua town said the new equipment will lessen their production cost and will make their work easier.

“One of the expenses in planting is the rental for equipment. Now with the hand tractors with trailers that we received we don’t need to rent the machine and also we don’t need to pay P7 to P10 per sack for the hauling,” Bamba said.

Farm machineries distributed are as follows: 14 shallow tube wells (STWs); 23 hand tractors with trailers; 4 reapers;13 threshers and 3 mini tractors.

“The instruction of Gov. Pineda is to give the farm machineries for free. This made true because the provincial government shouldered the counterpart of the farmers in the purchase of the equipment,” Crispin Guinto, acting provincial agriculturist said.

The distribution of farm machineries was led by Vice Gov. Dennis “Delta” Pineda together with 3^rd District Board Member Ferdinand Labung, 2^nd District Board Member Anthony “Ton-Ton”Torres among others.

Electric coop consumers hits policy on bond for re-connection

STA. ANA - Several consumers of Pampanga 1 Electric Cooperative (Pelco 1) here yesterday lambasted the latest policy on imposing an additional burden to disconnected members by requiring them to pay bond before having re - connected.

This came as a 65-year old member was refused to be connected again after she fails to pay the said bond.

"Kaya nga kami naputulan dahil wala kaming pera ngayon dinagdagan pa nila ang dapat naming bayaran," she told Sun Star Pampanga.

According to the teller serving the paying station of the electric coop here, the bond is equivalent to at least one month electric bill as shown in the previous billing statement.

This will not be credited to the next bill of the disconnected member, but instead shall remain to be kept by the Pelco 1 until the member decided not to avail the services of the latter.

"Kung hindi ito gagamitin pambayad sa susunod na bill, kailan ko makukuha ang bond na sinasabi ninyo? Kapag patay na ako?" the old woman further asked.

Previously, Pelco 1 only requires the disconnected member to pay all pending electric bills plus interest and re-connection fee so that the electric connection will be re-installed.

"Total naman kooperatiba ito, sana naman iniisip din nila ang kalagayan namin. Hindi yung puro kanila ang nasusunod," another complaining member pointed out.

Pelayo to file motion for reconsideration on Luciano case

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO - Former Candaba Mayor Jerry Pelayo yesterday disclosed that he is set to file a motion for reconsideration before the Office of the Ombudsman after the criminal and administrative charges filed against Clark International Airport Corp (CIAC) president and CEO Victor Jose Luciano and 10 others were dismissed.

The charges rooted in the demolition of old buildings inside the Clark Freeport Zone, the materials of which were donated. to Aeta groups.

"Kinakausap kuna ang ating abogado. Magpa file tayo ng motion for reconsideration dahil malinaw naman na mayroon nakinabang dito," Pelayo told Sun Star Pampanga in a phone interview.

He stressed that it is not true that the buildings were indeed dilapidated and beyond economic repair.

"Na demolish ang mga buildings, nawala na lamang ang napagbenthan ng mga materiales at hindi tinanggap ng mga Aeta ang dapat sana ay para sa kanila. Mayroon tayong ebidensiya na magpapatunay nito," Pelayo noted.

Also cleared of estafa (fraud), malversation, grave abuse of authority (oppression), grave dishonesty, gross neglect of duty and violation of the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees were Silverio A. Clemente, former manager of CIAC’s Procurement, Property and General Services Department; Ruel T. Angeles, CIAC Engineering Services and Maintenance Department manager; Tarcicius T. Tiotuyco, Building and Utilities Regulatory Department manager of the Clark Development Corporation; BURD assistant manager Angel T. Pineda; Oscar Dizon, president, Office of the Tribal Chieftains; Oscar Rivera, president, Bamban Aeta Tribal Association Inc.; Josie Gomes, Antonio Castro, Rene Soliman, and Noli De Guia.

“Complainants failed to present sufficient evidence that public respondents’ individual participation in the donation and subsequent demolition of the subject buildings were attended with bad faith, manifest partiality or gross inexcusable negligence,” the decision stated.

The Ombudsman in its decision explained that the donation of the building materials “originated neither from CIAC nor from the respondent CIAC officials. Records show that Luciano only acted upon the endorsements made by the PMS, PAC and the NCIP on the requests of the Aeta groups.”

Maglanque pushes for drug free Candaba

CANDABA - Mayor Rene Maglanque yesterday warned suspected drug pushers who are reportedly operating in town victimizing innocent individuals.

This came as Maglanque pushes for a drug free Candaba which according to him is vital for the impending growth and development in the locality.

"Bawal po ang pusher dito sa Candaba umalis na kayo dito. Hindi kayo pwedi sa aming bayan. Kung mayroon man ilang na dito na droga ang kanilang ikinabubuhay ay humanap na kayo ng ibang pagkakakitaan dahil hindi natin ito ito-tolerate," he said.

The mayor stressed that anyone who will be caught by the local police selling illegal drugs will face the strong arm of the law.

"Susundin natin ang tamang proseso. Igagalang din natin ang kanilang karapatan sa ilalim ng batas pero titiyakin natin ang mananagot sila sa kanilang pagbebenta ng ilegal na droga," Maglanque added.

Vice Mayor Normita Evangelista declared that she is in full support with the bold measure initiated by Maglanque on his anti illegal drugs campaign.

"Ayaw din talaga nating gustoang ganyan dahil maraming kabataan ang nasisira ang buhay dyan," she noted.

With this, the mayor instructed the town's chief of police Superintendent Benjamin Medina to intensify effort to apprehend individuals who are engaged in the trade of illegal drugs.

"Mayroon na tayong direct instruction kay hepe na walang sisinuhin, hulihin ang sinumang mapapatunayan nagbebenta ng droga," he further stated.

Comelec asks village officials to share on poll expenses

CITY OF SAN FERNANDO – An official from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) here recently asked the village officials to share part of their resources to ensure the success of the holding of Sangguniang Kabataan and barangay elections.

Atty. Lydia Pangilinan, provincial election supervisor bared that only more than P1-B has been allocated for the conduct of the upcoming elections.

This according to her is not enough to cover the expenses on Sangguniang Kabataan and barangay elections in the entire country with more than 40,000 barangays.

As this developed, the commission by virtue of a resolution is requiring every barangay to set aside not less than P10,000 for the election but not more than 10 percent of the available general fund.

Meanwhile, the barangay officials who attended a general meeting the other day led by the provincial government expressed disagreement on the proposed sharing scheme by the Comelec.

They claimed that there is no budget for the purpose because the same is not considered in the previous barangay budget deliberations.

“Kung ganun pala ang plano nila dapat sinabi nila agad para nakapag allocate tayo ng pera dito. Pero ngayon wala tayong pagkukunan,” a barangay official who requested not to be named stated.

Another village leader stated that deferring the Sangguniang Kabataan and barangay elections is the solution for the problem.

Police establishes random checkpoints

CANDABA - Police authorities here yesterday disclosed that they are currently establishing random checkpoints in strategic areas to prevent lawless groups from operating in town victimizing innocent Candabenios.

Superintendent Benjamin Medina, town's chief of police claimed that the initiative is in response with the recently reported attempt to kidnap two public school pupils by an unidentified group on board of a white van.

"Yung kidnapping para humingi ng ransom medyo malabo yun pero posibli kung ang pakay ng mga taong ito ay internal organ," Medina said.

The police chief added that they are not dispensing the possibility of having a consummated kidnapping incident in town in the future.

In fact, he instructed the police personnel to remain vigilant and further increase visibility to preempt this lawless group from committing a crime here.

"Tinitignan natin kung pweding gawin na natin ng regular ang checkpoints sa tatlong region natin. Dito sa Poblacion, Kapampangan at Tagalog Region tulad ng gusto ng ating Mayor Rene Maglanque," Medina stated.

Town celebrates nutrition month today

CANDABA – The municipal government will be celebrating the 39th Nutrition Month under the theme of Gutom at malnutrisyon, sama-sama nating wakasan (Hunger and malnutrition, let us end them together) today.

Myline Biccay, Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) chief said that pupils from the 36 Day Care Centers in town together with their parents are expected to participate in the celebration.

She noted that celebration will be graced by Mayor Rene Maglanque who is known for his advocacy of promoting the general welfare of the day care pupils and other elementary students.

"Magkakaroon tayo ng parada sa Poblacion kung saan sasakay ang mga bata sa float na dinsenyuhan ng ibang ibang klase ng gulay," Biccay added.

According to the National Nutrition Council Technical Committee, hunger deprives people of a basic fundamental right — the right to food.

It was learned that hunger incidence in the Philippines has worsened in recent years, affecting more Filipino families.

The activity is aimed at increasing awareness on hunger issues and actions to mitigate hunger and malnutrition, encourage stakeholders to contribute to addressing hunger issues and advocate for stronger political action to end hunger.

It is also intended to promote vegetable gardening as a source of additional food and income.

The celebration of the nutrition month has been institutionalized by virtue of Presidential Decree no. 491 also known as Nutrition Act of the Philippines.

Locals arrested for hijacking

SAN SIMON – Three locals here were arrested yesterday by authorities for the alleged involvement in hijacking incident in Sta. Maria town in Bulacan.

The police identified the suspects as Elmer Sta. Ana, 32, Alexlie Dantes, 24, Joe De Guzman, 30, all are residents of Barangay San Pablo Propio this town.

According to the initial investigation, Sta. Maria police chief-Superintendent Lalaine Amparo coordinated with the local police here at around 2:45 in the morning.

Amparo relayed the hi-jacking incident that transpired within their area of responsibility, however, the suspects were believed to be hiding in Barangay San Pablo Propio.

With this, Chief Inspector Michael John Riego conducted a follow up operation which eventually resulted to the arrest of suspects.

The suspects were subsequently brought to Sta. Maria Police Station for proper disposition.

Recovered from the suspects are stolen chickens allegedly found at the house of a former councilman and barangay captain Benjamin De Guzman

Sun Star Pampanga tried to contact De Guzman for comment but failed.