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The Philippine National Police (PNP) intensified its anti-smut campaign with the raid last March 2 of Tik Tik publications, a company that publishes tabloid newspapers that prints pornographic pictures and stories.       The raiding team composed of Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) agents swooped down on the Tik Tik offfice at 281 Santolan Road, Bgy. Parada, Valenzuela, M.M.

     Police led by P/Supt. Napoleon Estilles seized about 80, 000 copies of the tabloid and several printing plates.

     CIDG Chief P/CSupt Lucas M. Managuelod said charges of violation of Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code (Immoral doctrines, obscene publications, exhibitions, and indecent shows) will be filed against Tik Tik owners Henry Cuino and Lorenzo Banag. Early this year, CIDG agents raided Barako, Remate, and Remate Tonight printing offices for similar violations.

     The renewed drive against pornography is aimed at protecting the values of our citizens especially the youth," Managuelod said.

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PCSUPT Managuelod was taken aback, thanked the personnel of CIDG in a very cordial but emotional speech to well wishers.       According to Chinese proverbs, 50 years old is a good age – the symbol of the birth of wisdom and progress.

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Mother still knows best. Operatives from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) yesterday rescued 14-year-old Babylin Suerte Taytay from white slavery at a beer joint in Marilao, Bulacan -- some six hours after her mother, Josephine Suerte, came to policemen. “I commend the operatives who undertook the raid,” Managuelod said. “Police should react the same way they did and improve response time.”

           A composite team from the CIDG’s Women and Children Concern Office (WACCO) led by Atty. Eduardo S. Vilena and Detection and Special Operations Office (DSOO) led by SPO4 Ildefonso, along with Bulacan PNP, swooped down on the La Bamba Beer House and rescued Babylin and four other minors held against their will.

           Police also arrested five adult women caught working without the necessary permits. A certain Senado “Sonny” Bondoc reportedly owns the beer house. Police are readying two cases against Bondoc for violation of RA 7658 (Employment of Minors) and RA 7610 (Child Abuse).