Imbestigador in Catarman

The investigative GMA TV show,"Imbestigador," hosted by veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez featured the illegal drug trade involving cocaine being sold by fishermen from Mondragon, Northern Samar. The entrapment operation resulted in the apprehension of a certain "Ponio" infront of a bank in Catarman, Northern Samar. The cocaine was said to have come from the same foreign vessel reported earlier to have dumped a large haul of cocaine, when it was about to be apprehended by authorities, off the coast of Eastern Samar. The cocaine were then believed to have been found by fishermen all over Eastern Samar and Northern Samar, but failed to turn over the said drugs to the authorities. Watch the Imbestigador episode below, as soon as it gets available.

Applicants for Judge in Laoang, Mondragon-San Roque

The Supreme Court of the Philippines Judicial and Bar Council announced on January 22, the applicants for the different judgeship positions in Region 8.

For the Municipal Trial Court in Laoang, Northern Samar, the applicants are Elino C. Chin; Reynaldo M. Espinar; Eduarto N. Potot; and Armando L. Rosadino.

For the Municipal Circuit Trial Court in Mondragon - San Roque, Northern Samar, the applicants are Elino C. Chin; Reynaldo M. Espinar; and Emerenciana M. Manook.

Ma. Luisa D. Villarama, Clerk of Court and JBC Ex Officio Secretary said that the public may submit sworn complaint, written report or opposition against any of the aforesaid candidates for judgeship positions not later than February 4, 2008 to the JBC Secretariat, 2nd Floor Centennial Building, Supreme Court, Padre Faura St., Manila or to email address jbc_supremecourt@yahoo.com.ph.