THE SURIGAO del Norte Police Provincial Office (SDNPPO) has warned the public to be wary of individuals or groups falsely claiming to represent Indigenous communities, particularly those associated with Datu Adlaw.
Datu Adlaw, whose real name is Jorgeto Corpuz Santisas, and his 40 companions have been charged with alarm and scandal under Article 155 of the Revised Penal Code for their actions that caused distress among residents of Surigao City.
Col. Warren Dablo, the SDNPPO director, commended the Surigao City Police Station for its swift response in addressing the recent disturbances caused by the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines.
“I commend our police personnel for their swift action in maintaining peace and order and ensuring the safety and security of our Surigaonon citizens,” Col. Dablo said in a statement.
He urged the public to remain calm and vigilant. “Kami ay nanawagan sa publiko na panatilihing mahinahon at mapagmatyag (We call on the public to be calm and vigilant),” he added.
Dablo assured the public that the SDNPPO, in coordination with relevant agencies, will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to prevent similar incidents.
“Let us all work together to uphold harmony and the rule of law in Surigao City and our province,” he emphasized.
Meanwhile, Datu Adlaw has claimed that the government has no right to intervene after his group closed down several establishments in the city. He justified their actions by stating they were merely protecting their ancestral domain.
However, Attorney Ferdausi Cerna, the provincial director of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) – Surigao del Norte, has dismissed Datu Adlaw’s claims as baseless.
Cerna warned the public to be vigilant against fake tribal groups and suggested that Datu Adlaw may require mental health evaluation, stating that his statements do not align with the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act (IPRA).
Furthermore, Cerna emphasized that the NCIP does not recognize the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines, the group led by Datu Adlaw.
A purported “new government” has been making waves online, claiming to have control over wealth distribution not only in the Philippines but across the globe.
The announcement, attributed to the “Queen of Mulacañang Palace,” has raised eyebrows.
Malacañang Palace is the official residence of the President of the Philippines, and the use of such titles suggests a bizarre and potentially dangerous power grab.
The “Queen” is reportedly the wife of “Datu Adlaw,” a figure who has previously garnered attention for his controversial activities.
The recent activities of this group in Surigao City have alarmed local residents and authorities, prompting concerns about their intentions and the potential impact of their claims.
Photo courtesy of SDNPPO/Screenshot photo of Rhoda Grace B. Saron
