Key Philippine Military and Insurgency-Related Events

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 4, 2021): Cops probe killing of 3 persons in SoCot town (By Richelyn Gubalani)

Photo: Google map of Polomolok, South Cotabato

Police have launched a deeper investigation into the suspected summary execution of three persons in a remote village in Polomolok, South Cotabato.

Lt. Col. Alex Joe Orcajada, chief of Polomolok municipal police station, said the three victims were found hogtied with gunshot wounds past 9 a.m. Monday near a river in Purok 2, Barangay Sulit.

He identified the victims as Jayson Endencio, 25, of Purok 1, Barangay Lapu; and Eros James Benosa, 18, and Carlyn Loyd Huelar, 22, both of Purok 6, Barangay Sulit.

They were reportedly last seen by relatives leaving Barangay Sulit on Sunday morning aboard a motorcycle, he said.

“They only said they’re going to the Melyango (swimming) resort in Tboli (town),” Orcajada said in a phone interview.

The police official said the families of the three victims reported them as missing after failing to return home on Sunday evening.

Concerned residents eventually found their remains separately on Monday morning and relatives confirmed their identities.

Orcajada said investigators are already following some leads regarding the killing, including the possible suspects, but withheld specific details pending the ongoing investigation.

But he hinted it was possible that the victims were mistaken as “assets” of authorities by certain lawless groups.

“We’re looking into all angles and gathering accounts from possible witnesses to identify the suspects,” Orcajada said.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1155517

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 4, 2021): 3 more soldiers in Lanao Sur tower blast get medals (By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.)

SIMPLE CEREMONY. Maj. Gen. Generoso Ponio, 1st Infantry Division (ID) commander, awards the Wounded Personnel medals to three soldiers confined at Camp Major Cesar Sang-an Station Hospital in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur on Monday (Oct. 4, 2021). The three were among eight soldiers hurt in an explosion near transmission towers in Buadiposo-Buntong, Lanao del Sur last week. (Photo courtesy of the 1ID Public Affairs Office)

The Army’s 1st Infantry Division (1ID) on Monday awarded Wounded Personnel Medals (WPM) to three more soldiers hurt in an explosion near transmission towers in Buadiposo-Buntong, Lanao del Sur last week.

Maj. Gen. Generoso Ponio, 1ID commander, led the awarding of medals in a ceremony inside the Camp Major Cesar Sang-an Station Hospital in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur.

Ponio said the WPM recipients -- Sgt. Roy Malhin, PFC Elmar Miquiabas, and PFC Jeffrey Andrade, all of the Army’s 55th Infantry Battalion, were honored for their utmost dedication to duty.
Ponio also extended financial assistance and gave grocery items to the three awardees who are recuperating at the military hospital.

Ponio said the three awardees were among the eight soldiers who were wounded after a booby trap exploded while they were securing the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) personnel in Baragay Tangcal, Buadiposo-Buntong, Lanao del Sur, last September 28.

The incident occurred when one of the soldiers tripped over a hidden vine that was connected to the grenade pin planted near the transmission tower while providing security assistance to the NGCP linemen who were conducting routine tower inspection and repair.

Five of the eight wounded soldiers and the two NGCP personnel were taken to Amai Pakpak Medical Center (APMC) in Marawi City.

Two of them have already been released from the hospital and have returned to duty. They all received a similar award.

Brig. Gen. Jose Maria Cuerpo II, 103rd Infantry Brigade commander, bestowed Sunday the WPM to the three still confined at APMC in Marawi City, namely, 2Lt. Bryan Paul Calilung, Pfc. Aries Rico, and Pvt. Benjack de Guzman.

The WPM is awarded to members and civilians employed by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) who are injured or killed in combat with the enemy.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1155496

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 4, 2021): Couple severs ties with NPA after 20 years (By Sarwell Meniano)

LEAVING NPA. The firearm, ammunitions, and subversive materials turned over by a couple who abandoned the New People’s Army and surrendered to the Philippine Army in Leyte on Sunday (Oct. 3, 2021). They were engaged in communist activities for two decades in Luzon before yielding to the military. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army)

A couple engaged in New People’s Army (NPA) activities for two decades in Luzon surrendered on Sunday to the Philippine Army in Mahaplag, Leyte.

Grace and Bart (not their real names), both 50 years old, turned over subversive documents and books, a caliber .38 revolver with a quick ammunition reloader, 13 pieces of live ammunitions, two pieces of 5.56mm ammunitions, and two sets of acupuncture needles.

Grace’s son, also an ex-rebel, convinced them to surrender to the Army’s 14th Infantry Battalion (14IB), according to a press statement on Monday.

The couple was recruited in 2000 by Glicerio Relona, then commander of the NPA South Leyte Front.

After a year, Tirso Abegonia, a ranking NPA commander from Samar and Relona’s father-in-law, sworn in Grace and two other women as full-fledged party members.

The couple belonged to the defunct Evelyn Dublin Command, South Leyte front, that operated in the southern part of Leyte province from 2000 to 2001, before they were assigned to Metro Manila in March 2002.

Grace was tasked to locate and reconnect with NPA members from Leyte who moved to the National Capital Region, according to the military.

In 2002 in Manila, she assisted an NPA member, who travelled alone by air from Leyte to Manila to seek medical treatment.

Bart worked as mason-carpenter, unaware that his common-law wife had maintained ties with NPA leaders in Manila and nearby Rizal province.

Manila-based rebels took part in distributing electronic propaganda materials to the media outlets, the statement added.

In 2005, the couple moved to Subic, Zambales, where “Ka Gary”, a ranking officer of the Workers’ Alliance in Region 3 (WAR-3) worked with Grace.

From 2010 to 2016, the WAR-3 leader engaged Grace in the party-list election campaign of Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, Gabriela Women’s Party, Suara Bangsamoro, and Kabataan, according to the military.

“The revelations of the couple who originated from Leyte but was moved to Luzon by the NPA is a proof of the standard practice of the latter to hide their forces from military offensive in the countryside. This also gives weight to earlier claims by other former rebels that the Makabayan Bloc (in the House of Representatives) is indeed the umbrella organization of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-led party-list groups,” said Brig. Gen. Zosimo OIiveros, commander of the Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade.

The Philippines' Anti-Terrorism Council has designated the CPP, NPA, and National Democratic Front as terrorist groups.

The European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines also listed the CPP-NPA as a terrorist organization.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1155486

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 4, 2021): Marines, PDEA nab 3, seize P6.8-M shabu in Tawi-Tawi (By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.)

DRUG BUST. Joint Marines and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency operatives arrest three alleged big-time drug pushers Saturday (Oct. 2, 2021) in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. A Marine soldier (left) stands guard while PDEA agents conduct an inventory of the confiscated shabu and other pieces of evidence from the suspects. (Photo courtesy of Marine Battalion Landing Team-12)

Joint military and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives have arrested three suspected big-time drug personalities and seized PHP6.8 million worth of illegal drugs in an anti-drug operation in Tawi-Tawi, military officials announced Monday.

Maj. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr., commander of Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), identified the arrested suspects as Rodimer Hamsiri Sappari, 21; Nurmilyn Suldi Majid, 26; and Hatta Muialib Sakiral, 28, all of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.

Rosario said the suspects were arrested by joint operatives of the Marine Battalion Landing Team-12 (MBLT-12) and PDEA around 4:40 p.m. Saturday along Bagay Street in Barangay Poblacion, Bongao.

Seized from the suspects were a kilogram of suspected shabu worth PHP6.8 million, marked money, three wallets, a bag, three identification cards, one brown paper bag, and two plastic pieces of cellophane.

“The intensive planning and coordination led to the successful execution of the buy-bust operation,” Col. Romeo Racadio, Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi commander, said Monday.

Racadio said the arrested suspects were placed under the custody of the PDEA-9 for proper disposition and filing of appropriate charges.

Rosario said they will continue to conduct law enforcement support operations with other law enforcement agencies to prevent the proliferation of illegal drugs in the province of Tawi-Tawi.

“Rest assured that the military units under the Western Mindanao Command will continue to attune its efforts particularly on the government’s campaign against prohibited drugs,” Rosario said.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1155481

Posted to the Visayan Daily Star (Oct 4, 2021): 316 neophyte police officers ready for anti-insurgency campaign (BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN)

The 886 neophyte police officers being readied for deployment soon in all areas of Western Visayas for counter-insurgency and law enforcement operations.* PRO 6 photo

The Police Regional Office 6 will soon deploy its 316 neophyte police officers for internal security campaign and law enforcement operations in the different areas of Western Visayas.

This comes after they completed the 45-day mandatory Basic Internal Security Operations Course (BISOC) on October 2 at Camp Jalandoni in Sara town of Iloilo.

PLt. Col. Arnel Solis, PRO6 spokesperson, yesterday said that the BISOC training develops discipline, character, skills and knowledge of police officers, in terms of internal security and other police operations.

BISOC is one of the mandatory courses before a police trainee will be considered as a full pledged police officer.

The graduates are being expected to be assigned at the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 6, and in the different mobile force companies stationed in Panay and Negros Occidental.

On the other hand, 560 more neophyte police officers, who attended the graduation rites, are also up for a similar training, Solis said.

https://visayandailystar.com/316-neophyte-police-officers-ready-for-anti-insurgency-campaign/

Posted to the Visayan Daily Star (Oct 4, 2021): 16 soldiers get medals (BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN)

Sixteen soldiers of the 79th Infantry Battalion, who figured in an encounter with suspected New People’s Army rebels on September 30 in Brgy. San Pablo, Manapla, Negros Occidental, were conferred with medals, in recognition of their gallantry and heroic acts, by Maj. Gen. Benedict Arevalo, 3rd Infantry Division commander.

The encounter claimed the lives of four NPA rebels, including Marilyn Badayos, former secretary of the NPA South East Front, who was reported by Brig. Gen. Inocencio Pasaporte, 303rd Infantry Brigade commander, to have succeeded slain NPA leader Kerima Lorena Tariman, secretary of the dismantled Northern Negros Front.

Ka Juanito Magbanua, spokesman of the Apolinario Gatmaitan Command, in a statement issued on October 1, condemned the incident, claiming that it was a massacre.

Magbanua insisted that there was no encounter, as he further alleged that security forces entered the house, where the victims were sleeping and mercilessly shot them.

Arevalo lauded the 79IB under the leadership of Lt. Col. J-jay Javines for their commitment and dedication in protecting Negrenses against the NPA remnants in northern Negros

The 79IB was also responsible for the neutralization of Tariman, who died in an encounter on August 20, in Brgy. Kapitan Ramon, Silay City, while Nilda Natan Bertulano, secretary of the NPA South West Front was captured by Special Action Force commandos and 15th Infantry Battalion in another encounter in Brgy. Tabu, Ilog.

Army chief Lt. Gen. Andres Centino also lauded the 79IB for a job well done in northern Negros.

“Your recent success against the state enemies in Negros Occidental contributes to ending the local communist armed conflict in that part of the country,” Centino said in a statement issued by the Philippine Army Public Information Office.

https://visayandailystar.com/16-soldiers-get-medals/

From the Mindanao Times (Oct 4, 2021): BARMM CSOs take a proactive role in Bangsamoro transition with support from EU, AECID

LOCAL Civil Society Organizations in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will take a proactive role in the Bangsamoro transition period with the launch of the European Union (EU) and Spanish Agency for International Cooperation and Development (AECID) supported Enhancing Civil Society Organizations’ Capacities for Inclusive Development (ECSO-CID) on September 30, 2021, in Cotabato City.

BARMM Chief Minister Ahod B. Ebrahim, Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Jorge Moragas, and Head of Cooperation of the Delegation of the European Union in the Philippines Christoph Wagner led the virtual launch organized by the Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA).

The ECSO-CID is a sub-component of the Justice and Society Project under the Support to Bangsamoro Transition (SUBATRA) Programme, which started in July 2020 and will run until June 30, 2025, with an approximate budget of at least Php1.5 billion from the EU and co-funded by AECID.

The Bangsamoro transition period includes the passage of priority legislation and the setting up of BARMM bureaucracy to ensure continued delivery of services.

The ECSO-CID aims to strengthen the capacities of local CSOs in planning, networking, and advocacy, enabling them to formulate innovative ways to support the Bangsamoro transition while promoting a culture of peace and dialogue in communities.

The BARMM Chief Minister noted the vital role of the CSOs in the Bangsamoro peace process. He commended the local CSOs for helping BARMM advocate for the extension of the Bangsamoro transition period. “The CSOs possess the power and capacity to make lasting social change,” he said.

Ambassador Moragas stressed that social support is fundamental in the peace process. “The CSOs will help the Bangsamoro people achieve the dividends of peace the soonest possible time,” Moragas said.

Moragas added that the peacebuilding process in the Bangsamoro is essential for the stability of the country and the region.

The Delegation of the EU in the Philippines reiterated its commitment to lasting peace and development in the Bangsamoro region.

“ECSO-CID reinforces our support to strengthen the capacities of the executive, parliamentary, and judicial branches of the BARMM,” said Wagner.

He added that the role of CSOs is critical in establishing an enabling democratic governance environment during the Bangsamoro transition period.

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) also vowed to provide BARMM efficient and quality procurement, logistics, infrastructure, and communication and visibility services through the SUBATRA Programme. “Rest assured that we will walk beside you in this journey towards achieving lasting peace and development in the BARMM,” said UNOPS Philippines Country Manager Oscar Leonel Marenco Ruiz.

Through the ECSO-CID, the BDA and the Consortium of Bangsamoro Civil Society will engage local CSOs to help bring Bangsamoro government services closer to the people of BARMM.
https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/2021/10/04/barmm-csos-take-a-proactive-role-in-bangsamoro-transition-with-support-from-eu-aecid/

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 4, 2021): Silay farmers abandon NFSW, conducts Condemnation Rally against CTGs

Camp Gerona, Brgy Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental – More members of local farmer’s organizations in Silay City decided to abandon membership from NFSW and strongly denounce the violence and atrocities committed by Communists Terrorist Groups (CTGs) through condemnation rally at Brgy E. Lopez, Silay City, Negros Occidental on October 02, 2021 (Saturday).

Members of the farmers association namely Hda Cumabat Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (HACUARBA); Hda Mariano –D Farmers and Farm Workers Association (HAMADFFWA); Hda Vista Alegre Farmers and Farm Workers Association (HAVAFFWA); and Hda Gretchen Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (HAGARBA) marched along the thoroughfares of their barangay carrying placards bearing messages that earnestly called on the communist insurgents to stop terrorism in their communities while voicing out their sentiments and resistance against the terrorist group.

They took their Oath of Allegiance to the Philippine Government before Hon. Memia Gallego, Brgy Captain of Brgy E. Lopez, 79th Infantry Battalion troops headed by Lt. Colonel J-Jay Javines, Battalion Commander, 79IB and Silay City PNP then burned the replica flags of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA-NDF) were also to show that CNTs are not welcome in their villages. Before the condemnation rally, they already withdrew their membership and support to the National Federation of Sugarcane Workers (NFSW) group in their community.

Brigadier General Inocencio Pasaporte, 303rd Infantry Brigade Commander said, “The activity only goes to show that our locals are already aware of the deceptive tactics of the CPP-NPA-NDF in the area thus they are now actively participating in the government’s thrusts in restoring peace and bringing development and progress in the locality. Their all-out support to the government activities further indicates that they strongly condemn the hostilities perpetrated by CPP-NPA-NDF.

“I commended the wise decision of the farmers in withdrawing membership and support with the NFSW and other CTG affiliated organizations existing in the area. Silaynon already knew whom to trust and collaborate with their barangays to attain their aspirations in life. Nevertheless, your Army along with the PNP, local government units and agencies, and concerned civil society organizations will be here to assist our communities towards its peaceful development,” BGen Pasaporte added.

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https://www.kalinawnews.com/silay-farmers-abandon-nfsw-conducts-condemnation-rally-against-ctgs/

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 4, 2021): 2 former CTGs in Aurora surrendered to government troops to live peacefully

BALER, Aurora-Two former members of the communist terrorist groups (CTGs) voluntarily surrendered to government troops in order to live peacefully in normal lives on Sunday, October 03, 2021 at around 7:30 in the evening as a result of the intensified campaign of the government’s National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict.

The two ex-rebels said that they want to be with their families and live peacefully.

They added that their surrender is for the betterment of their lives and their families.

“Sumuko po kami para maging malinis na ang aming pangalan at mawala na ang takot namin sa araw-araw na pamumuhay. Gusto na naming magbagong buhay at tulongan ang gobyerno para sa tuloy-tuloy na katahimikan dito sa Aurora,” they said.

Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Reandrew P. Rubio said in an interview on Monday that he is glad for them (surrenderers) who finally realized to live peacefully with their families, saying that it is the most important thing to be with their respective family.

“This recent development manifests the effective collaboration and partnership between the military and PNP in implementing the provincial task force to end local communist armed conflict (PTF ELCAC). We are optimistic that the remnants of Komiteng Larangang Guerrilla Sierra Madre (KLG-SM) will eventually surrender and be our partner in pursuit to lasting peace and development,” Rubio said.

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https://www.kalinawnews.com/2-former-ctgs-in-aurora-surrendered-to-government-troops-to-live-peacefully/

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 4, 2021): PLEDS Cluster Intensifies Information Awareness Campaign in Nueva Ecija

Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija — An information awareness drive was conducted by the Local Government Units, the Bravo (BRAVEHEART) Company, 84th Infantry (VICTORIOUS) Battalion together with other members of Peace, Law Enforcement and Development Support (PLEDS) cluster at the Barangays of Sampaloc and Cadaclan in Patabangan and Macapsing, Estrella, and Cabucbucan of Rizal all of Nueva Ecija on 26 – 29 September 2021.

Said activity was part of the implementation of the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP). The RCSP is a convergence mechanism for the LGUs particularly in the barangay for the identification of issues and needed government interventions.

It adheres to the government principles ensuring that social justice and mainstreaming peace and development are given priorities by the LGUs.

The initiatives aimed at informing all sectors in the community and the general public to the current programs of the government pertaining to peace and development and the deceptive strategy of the Communist Terrorist Groups by infiltrating the barangays and other vulnerable sectors of the community.

It is also in line with the continued implementation of Executive Order 70 of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte that institutionalized the Whole-of-Nation Approach in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace in the country.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Enrico Gil C Ileto, Commanding Officer of 84th Infantry (Victorious) Battalion, “We will continue to be relentless in educating and giving information to the people on how this Communist Terrorists Group exploits and uses the masses to advance their atrocious acts.”

“The efforts of the Local Government Units in our Area of Operation through its Retooled Community Support Program is instrumental in ending this half-century-old insurgency in the country,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Acting Commander of the 7th Infantry (KAUGNAY) Division, Philippine Army Brigadier General Luis Rex D. Bergante PA cited the vital importance of strengthened information awareness campaign in far-flung communities as it is one way to prevent the CTG’s lies, deception, and exploitation.

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https://www.kalinawnews.com/pleds-cluster-intensifies-information-awareness-campaign-in-nueva-ecija/

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 4, 2021): 2 NPA Terrorists Perish in Clash

Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija — Two members of the NPA’s Komiteng Larangang Guerilla – Abra, Mt. Province, Ilocos Sur or KLG-AMPIS died following an encounter between the troops of the Army’s 54th Infantry and 69th Infantry Battalions and the 72nd Division Reconnaissance Company (72DRC) in Barangay Mainit, Bontoc Mt. Province on September 28, 2021.

The Commander of 69IB, Lieutenant Colonel Marcelo Valdez identified the personalities as Ernesto Lucabin alias “Ashley” and Wilfredo Gaayon alias “Jazz”.

Troops recovered from the encounter site one (1) M14 Rifle, 9 Anti-personnel mines ; 5 magazines for M14 with 70 rounds of ammunition; 3 magazines for AK 47 with 20 rounds of ammunition; 2 blasting caps; 2 hand grenades; 2 rifle grenades; 4 cellphones; 2 commercial radios; one flash drive; 2 rolls of wire; 5 backpacks; and personal belongings.

“While we condole with the family of the slain Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members for their loss, we also call other members of the CTG to surrender and avail the chance given by the government, so that they can go home to their families rather than suffer the same fate like their dead comrades,” said BGen Mortela.

The Acting Commander of 7th Infantry (KAUGNAY) Division, Philippine Army, Brigadier General Luis Rex Bergante said that the death of the two KLG-AMPIS members is a big blow to the terrorist organization in the Cordillera Region.

“We are saddened by the death of 2 CPP-NPA in Mt Province. I am urging the remaining members of KLG-AMPIS to lay down their arms and be our partner in uplifting the lives of your families and people in remote barangays. Enough of this useless communist ideology,” said BGen Bergante.

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 4, 2021): NPA in Quezon suffers another loss, 4 members surrender to Army

CAMP CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal – 4 members of NPA surrenders anew, early afternoon of October 2, 2021, to the authorities in the province of Quezon.

According to sources, the surrender that happened at 1:30 p.m. yesterday was a direct result of the information campaigns conducted by the 1st Infantry Battalion of the 2nd Infantry Division, Philippine Army through the direction of the Municipal Task Force ELCAC of General Nakar in the province of Quezon.

The surrenderees who were all residents of the municipality of General Nakar were members of Guerilla Front NARCISO of Sub-Regional Military Area-4A of the Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee yielded one Garand Rifle; one Shotgun; and one Caliber .38 Revolver, and all with ammunitions.

Major General Rowen S Tolentino the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division,
Philippine Army lauded the troops as well as the LGU of General Nakar for their continuous sterling achievements saying “Sa 1st IB, well done and keep up the good work.

“Sa amin naman pong iginagalang na Punong Bayan ng General Nakar sa probinisya po ng Quezon, marami pong salamat sa inyong pakikiisa sa programang pangkapayapaan. Saludo po ako sa inyong lahat”.

It can be recalled, that just almost a week ago, when an NPA ammunition cache was discovered in the area, Honorable Eliseo R Ruzol Sr., appealed to his constituents to support their municipal task force to eradicate the insurgency problem of their town.

With the new surrender, seemingly the plea of the said official was favorably considered and acted upon by the town folks of General Nakar, Quezon. And with the current trend,it is not far-fetch, the insurgency problem will be eradicated in just a matter of time.

https://www.kalinawnews.com/npa-in-quezon-suffers-another-loss-4-members-surrender-to-army/

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 4, 2021): AFP Chief sees the stronger partnership with Australian Government

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) looks forward to holding more bilateral engagements with the
Australian Government following the success of this year’s Indo-Pacific Endeavor (IPE
2021). Lieutenant General Jose Faustino Jr congratulated the Australian Ambassador to The Philippines, His Excellency Steven Robinson AO whom he met on Thursday at the General Headquarters Building in Camp Aguinaldo.

“The AFP acknowledges the significance of participating in this year’s Indo-Pacific
Endeavor. Collaboration on activities like IPE echoes our mutual commitment in
advancing our partnership to inculcate resiliency in the region through events of beyond military nature,” he said.

Ambassador Robinson said the IPE 2021 has been the most significant maritime activity of the year. “It is tremendous to have the opportunity to have three Australian Navy vessels here in Philippine Waters conducting an exercise with you [AFP],” he said. The IPE held on September 26 to 29 is the Australian Defense Force’s flagship engagement activity with Southeast Asia.

It is aimed at strengthening regional partnerships and collaborations on Humanitarian
Aid and Disaster Relief, Maritime Security, Gender, Peace, and Security, increased
Interoperability and Capability Integration.

Among activities conducted during IPE 2021 was the Exercise Lumbas participated by
the Philippine Navy’s BRP Antonio Luna and Australian vessels (HMAS) Canberra and
ANZAC. Other activities held were the Women, Peace and Security Symposium, Amphibious Symposium, Special Forces Counterpart Talks, and Close Quarter Battle Mobile Training.

“The conduct of training provides a great opportunity for our personnel to advance their skills and knowledge with the Australian forces. I look forward to more engagements and robust bilateral relationship between our countries’ respective military organizations,” said, Lieutenant General Faustino.

The Philippines and Australia is celebrating 75 years of long-standing diplomatic
partnership as both countries work closely in areas of defense, counter-terrorism, law
enforcement, education, and development.

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https://www.kalinawnews.com/afp-chief-sees-the-stronger-partnership-with-australian-government/

Ang Bayan Daily News & Analysis (Tagalog edition) posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Oct 4, 2021): Pilipinas, pinakakulelat na naman!

ANG BAYAN | OCTOBER 04, 2021

Sa 53 bansa, pinakamahina ang Pilipinas sa paglaban sa pandemyang Covid-19 ayon sa Bloomberg Covid Resilience Ranking na inilabas noong Setyembre 28. Numero uno ang bansa bilang pinakamasamang mapaglalagiang bansa sa panahon ng pandemya. Ito ay matapos ang “tuluy-tuloy na pagsama ng tugon nito sa buong taon ng 2021.” Ang pagraranggo ay isinasagawa ng Bloomberg, isang kilalang burges na magasin na nakabase sa US na nakatuon sa mga usapin sa ekonomya at pulitika sa iba’t ibang panig ng mundo.

Ang paghahanay ay nakabatay sa mga pamamaraan na ipinatupad upang harapin ang pagkalat ng bayrus at ang epekto nito sa panlipunan ang pangekonomyang kalagayan ng bansa.

Bagsak ang bansa sa apat na sukatan na inilatag ng Bloomberg. Una, bumagsak nang 74% ang kapasidad nito na magbyahe sa himpapawid (air travel) at sarado pa rin ang mga hangganan nito sa mga dayuhan. Sa usapin naman ng pagkontrol ng bayrus, binigyang-pansin ng Bloomberg na umaabot sa 27% ang nagpopositibo sa mga sumasailalim sa Covid-19 testing. Ibig sabihin, kulang ang testing at nalilimita lamang sa mga nagpapakita ng sintomas, at hindi sapat ang contact tracing. Kung gayon, malaki ang posibilidad na mas marami ang hindi naibibilang na nahawa sa mga komunidad.

Ayon pa sa institusyon, malaki ang naging epekto ng pandemya sa kalidad ng buhay ng mamamayan ng Pilipinas, hindi pa rin malayang nakakikilos ang mamamayan at mabagal ang pag-usad ng ekonomya na tinatayang lalago lamang nang 4.5% sa taong ito, mas mababa kaysa unang target bago kumalat ang baryant na Delta. Matindi pa, lugmok ang imprastrukturang pangkalusugan ng bansa kumpara sa ibang lugar.

“Peklat sa ekonomya” bilang epekto ng pandemya

Pahayag naman ng United Overseas Bank, magkakaroon ng pangmatagalang “economic scarring” o pagpeklat sa ekonomya ng bansa ang pandemya at makaaapekto ito tiyak sa pag-abante ng ekonomya ng bansa pagkatapos ng pandemya. Dagdag pa sa ligalig na ito ang paparating na eleksyong 2022.

Sa taya ng Oxford Economics, lalago lamang ng 3.5% ang bansa, malayong mababa sa target ng gubyerno. Anila, apektado ang pagrekober ng ekonomya ng Pilipinas sa ikatlong kwarto ng 2021 dahil sa biglaan na namang pagpataw ng mas mahihigpit na lockdown sa National Capital Region at iba pang syudad.

Napilitan nang umamin ang National Economic and Development Authority na aabot sa 10 taon bago makarekober ang lokal na ekonomya. Ito ay matapos paulit-ulit na pagmamayabang na makababangon na ang ekonomya sa 2022 o kahit sa huling kwarto ng 2021. Ipinalalaganap ng mga heneral sa IATF na magkakaroon ng “masayang pasko” sa pangakong “bubuhos” ang bakuna sa huling kwarto ng taon.

Sinisisi ng NEDA ang mga lockdown ng IATF sa pagkalugi ng maraming negosyo at kawalan ng hanapbuhay ng milyun-milyong Pilipino. Tinataya ng ahensya na P41.4 trilyon ang halaga ng nawala sa bansa dulot ng mga lockdown. “Mararamdaman ang pagkalugi na ito sa susunod na 10 hanggang 40 taon,” aniya.

[In the face of the rapidly changing political and economic situation in the Philippines, as well as around the world, the newspaper Ang Bayan publishes daily news and analysis on key issues facing the proletariat and the Filipino people, as well as the oppressed people among others. t other corners of the world. Here you will find the latest news and articles of Ang Bayan.]

https://cpp.ph/angbayan/pilipinas-pinakakulelat-na-naman/

Ang Bayan Daily News & Analysis (Tagalog edition) posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Oct 4, 2021): Wyeth, iligal at tusong nagtanggal ng 21 manggagawa

ANG BAYAN | OCTOBER 04, 2021

Galit ang mga manggagawa sa iligal na pagtanggal ng Nestle-Wyett sa 21 unyonista at regular na manggagawa noong Setyembre 30. Ayon sa mga manggagawa, pinatawag sila sa isang diumanong “team building activity.”

Sa pulong na iyon ibinigay sa kanila ng maneydsment ang “notice of redundancy” o pabatid ng pagsisisante sa 21 manggagawa at unyonista. Nakasaad sa pabatid na kailangan ng 21 na pumirma na sumasang-ayon sila sa pagsisisante at mag-apply sa ibang pusisyon.

Kabilang sa mga tinanggal sa pwesto ang mga forklift operator at quality inspector, mga gawaing esensyal sa kumpanya. Ayon sa unyon ng Wyeth, imposibleng tumakbo ang operasyon ng kumpanya kung wala ang mga manggagawa para rito. Liban dito, halos wala ring bakanteng pusisyon sa iba pang dibisyon ng trabaho sa Wyeth kung saan pinag-aaplay ang mga sinisanteng manggagawa.

Kinundena rin ng unyon ang pagbabawal ng kumpanya na papasukin ang mga manggagawa. Anila, Oktubre 31 pa nakatakdang maging epektibo ang notice of redundancy pero unang araw pa lamang ng Oktubre ay pinagbabawalan nang pumasok ang mga sinisanteng manggagawa.

[In the face of the rapidly changing political and economic situation in the Philippines, as well as around the world, the newspaper Ang Bayan publishes daily news and analysis on key issues facing the proletariat and the Filipino people, as well as the oppressed people among others. t other corners of the world. Here you will find the latest news and articles of Ang Bayan.]

https://cpp.ph/angbayan/wyeth-iligal-at-tusong-nagtanggal-ng-21-manggagawa/

Ang Bayan Daily News & Analysis (Tagalog edition) posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Oct 4, 2021): Tagong yaman nina Tugade at Dennis Uy, nabunyag

ANG BAYAN | OCTOBER 04, 2021

Dalawang Pilipino na ang nabunyag na may itinatagong yaman sa isinapublikong milyun-milyong dokumento na naglalaman ng impormasyon tungkol sa tagong mga kumpanya at ari-arian ng pinakamayayamang negosyante at pulitiko sa buong mundo na tinawag na Pandora Papers.

Sa ulat ng Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, lumitaw ang pangalan ni Department of Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade at ng negosyanteng si Dennis Uy — parehong malapit kay Rodrigo Duterte — sa mga dokumentong ito. Nakarehistro ang kanilang mga kumpanya sa British Virgin Islands, isang bansang kilalang taguan ng mga kurakot at kita ng mga umiiwas magbayad ng buwis sa kani-kanilang mga bansa.

Nakalista si Tugade, kasama ang kanyang asawa at tatlong anak, bilang may-ari ng Solart Hildings Limited — isang kumpanyang nakabase sa British Virgin Islands (BVI). May nakalista itong halagang P75 milyon. Ayon sa PCIJ, wala sa deklaradong statement of Assessts, Liabiltiies and Net Worth (SALN) ni Tugade ang naturang kumpanya.

Si Dennis Uy ay nakalista bilang may-ari ng China Shipbuilding and Exports Corp. at Pacific Rider Limited in Overseas Management Company Trust Limited, parehong nakarehistro sa BVI. Kliyente ang dalawang kumpanya ng Commence Overseas Limited, na siya ring nangangasiwa sa pinansya ng isa pa niyang kumpanya — ang Apex Mining Co. Inc na nakabase sa Mindanao.

Si Tugade at Uy ay dalawa lamang sa tinatayang 900 indibidwal na “nakabase sa Pilipinas” na napangalanan sa Pandora Papers.

Saklaw ng Pandora Papers ang mga sikretong yaman ng 330 pulitiko at 130 bilyunaryo, gayundin ng mga artista, manggagantso, drug lord, mga myembro ng royal family at lider relihiyo sa 200 bansa. Isinapublko ito ng International Consortium of Investigative Journalists noong Oktubre 4.

Sangkot sa kinikilalang pinakamalaking kolaborasyon sa pag-iimbestiga ang mahigit 600 mamamahayag mula sa 150 organisasyong media sa 117 bansa. Ang mga dokumento na may laking 2.94 terabyte ay nasa anyo ng mga dokumento, grapiks, emails, spreadsheet at iba pa. Kalakhan sa pinag-aralan ng ICIJ ay mga datos sa pagitan ng 1996 hanggang 2020.

[In the face of the rapidly changing political and economic situation in the Philippines, as well as around the world, the newspaper Ang Bayan publishes daily news and analysis on key issues facing the proletariat and the Filipino people, as well as the oppressed people among others. t other corners of the world. Here you will find the latest news and articles of Ang Bayan.]

https://cpp.ph/angbayan/tagong-yaman-nina-tugade-at-dennis-uy-nabunyag/

Propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Oct 4, 2021): 4 pilason sa aksyon militar sang NPA sa Himamaylan City, ‘ikaduhang engkwentro’ fake news

DIONESIO MAGBUELAS

SPOKESPERSON

NPA-SOUTH CENTRAL NEGROS (MT. CANSERMON COMMAND)

NEGROS ISLAND REGIONAL OPERATIONAL COMMAND (APOLINARIO GATMAITAN COMMAND)

NEW PEOPLE'S ARMY

OCTOBER 04, 2021

Ginpalukpan sang command detonated explosive sang mga Pulang hangaway idalum sang Mount Cansermon Command (MCC-NPA) ang separado nga kolum sang 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) sadtong Oktubre 1, pasado alas 9 sang aga sa Sitio Kubay-Anahaw, Barangay Carabalan sakop sang Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental. Naglawig sang halos 10 ka minuto ang baylohanay sang lupok nga nagresulta sa apat ka kaswalidad sa hanay sang militar. Samtang wala naman sang natala nga kaswalidad sa hanay sang NPA kag luwas nga nakamaniobra sa paborable nga tereyn.

Sa pihak nga bahin, fake news ang ginpaggwa sang 94th IB sa medya nga may engkwentro sa tunga sang ila tropa kag ginbana-bana 15 ka katapo sang NPA sa Sitio Lanap, Barangay Buenavista sakop sa gihapon sang amo nga syudad.

Halos tatlo ka semana na nga nagapanglighot sa nabukid nga bahin sang Himamaylan City ang 94th IB. Partikular sa Barangay Carabalan, ini ang naga-protektar kag nagapaseguro sang mga proyekto nga kalsada nga may kaangtanan sa plano nga pag-opereyt sang makahalalit nga minahan sa boundary sang Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental kag Tayasan, Negros Oriental nga lubos nga ginapamatukan sang mga pumuluyo ilabi na sang tribu sang Maghat-Bukidnon.

Hugot naman nga ginakondena sang MCC-NPA ang pagpangkastigo sang militar sa mga mangunguma nga sila Pedro Montecino kag iya bata nga si Christopher sang Sitio Kubay-Anahaw, Barangay Carabalan nga asta subong ara pa sa kamot sang 94th IB kag pogus nga ginagamit sa pagpangsulod sang mga kalasangan sa amo nga baryo.###

https://cpp.ph/statements/4-pilason-sa-aksyon-militar-sang-npa-sa-himamaylan-city-ikaduhang-engkwentro-fake-news/

Propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Oct 4, 2021): Phil Army suffers casualties in Central Negros

NEGROS ISLAND REGIONAL OPERATIONAL COMMAND (APOLINARIO GATMAITAN COMMAND)

NEW PEOPLE'S ARMY

OCTOBER 04, 2021

Philippine Army’s 62nd and 94th Infantry Battalions suffered casualties from military actions mounted by Red fighters under the Leonardo Panaligan Command – Central Negros Front (LPC-NPA) and Mount Cansermon Command – South Central Negros Front (MCC-NPA).

On September 22, a 62nd IB soldier was killed when a unit of the LPC-NPA launched a sniping operation against an Army detachment at Barangay Budlasan, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental.

According to Ka JB Regalado, LPC-NPA spokesperson, “the people of the aforementioned barrio cannot erase from their minds and hearts the simultaneous killings of innocent farmers and civilians in Canlaon City last March 30, 2019 by military troops and police during its Oplan Sauron 2.”

Throughout the 2nd wave of the government’s Synchronized Enhanced Managing of Police Operations (SEMPO 2), eight individuals were mercilessly killed and many others were victims of illegal arrests based on trumped-up charges in Canlaon City and the towns of Manjuyod and Sta. Catalina all of Negros Oriental.

Meanwhile, a unit of the MCC-NPA attacked an isolated column of the 94th IB conducting combat operations at Sitio Kubay-Anahaw, Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on October 1 around 9 o’clock in the morning.

Four soldiers were wounded in the 10-minute firefight whereas the NPA unit maneuvered to favorable terrain unharmed.

Ka Dionesio Magbuelas, MCC-NPA spokesperson, denounced the 94th IB for spreading fake news to the media by claiming an encounter ensued between its troops and estimated 15 NPA fighters at Sitio Lanap, Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City.

“94th IB soldiers have been sweeping the mountainous areas of Himamaylan for almost three weeks and it is protecting and securing the road project connected to the planned harmful mining operation at the boundary of Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental and Tayasan, Negros Oriental that is vehemently opposed by residents especially the Maghat-Bukidnon tribe,” he said.

In its statement, the MCC-NPA also condemned the military for beating farmer Pedro Montecino and his son, Christopher, of Sitio Kubay-Anahaw, Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City.

Up to now, the two are still in the hands of the 94th IB and are forced to guide combat operations exploring the forests within the said barrio, it stated.
Notorious criminal punished

Meantime, the LPC-NPA meted the death penalty issued by the people’s revolutionary court against Alvino Ejida, former chief of Barangay Gihub, La Libertad, Negros Oriental last Friday, October 1.

Two fire arms were confiscated from Ejida along with magazines and ammunition.

As specified in its statement, Ejida was a notorious criminal with cases of rape, robbery, and land grabbing among others, and his most recent victims, just last month, were Rolan Fabellaran, Rolan Paculanang and Mansio Cañete whom he shot.

A hardened member of bandit group Salbatore that later on became a counterrevolutionary fanatic group, Ejida was an asset of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and a thug of Congresswoman Jossy Limkaichong of the 1st District of Negros Oriental, it added.###

https://cpp.ph/statements/phil-army-suffers-casualties-in-central-negros/

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 5, 2021): Ranking NPA Member from Mindoro Surrenders

CAMP CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal – Another ranking New People’s Army rebel surrendered to the local authorities of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro on the evening of October 2, 2021, with the support of the military assigned in the area.

The logistics officer of Squad Uno of Guerilla Front ICM under Sub-Regional Military Area – 4D of the Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee surrendered through the Barangay Task Force-ELCAC of Barangay Malo in Bansud, Oriental Mindoro at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, of the said date. The actual surrender of the said NPA rebel was also supported by the Community Support Program Team of 76th Infantry Battalion under the 2nd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army.

According to the surrenderer, she made the decision to return to the folds of the law primarily because of the longingness she felt for her family and secondly because of the lies that she has discovered, that they were made to believe and embrace in their ranks. According also to the former rebel, she was often scolded and rebuked by her superiors for questioning and going against the dogma of their organization, which further strengthened her conviction to surrender and rejoin the mainstream of society.

Major General Rowen S Tolentino the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division lauded the officials of the said barangay and expressed appreciation for the efforts of the CSP team that paved the way for the surrender of the mentioned NPA cadre saying “To the officials and the Task Force -ELCAC of Barangay Malo of Bansud, Oriental Mindoro I salute you for your contribution to our government’s peace effort. As for the CSP team deployed in the barangay, I commend you for a job well done. I hope that you will not falter from our objective of winning the peace, let us continue this noble effort until our goal is realized”.

The recent developments manifested the effectiveness of the task force to end local communist armed conflict up to the barangay level of the municipality of Bansud in the province of Oriental Mindoro. The recent achievement of the local government unit is a welcomed and important contribution to the attainment of peace and security situation in the area, that if continued could pave way for future developments.

Posted to Kalinaw News (Oct 5, 2021): Balik Pamayanan Program Orients to Airport Chapter Eagle Fraternal

Barangay Mahayag, Davao City- The group of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Davao Midtown-Airport Eagles Club prepares for the intervention Program, “Balik Pamayanan” that will launch to its constituents in the hinterlands of Paquibato this coming Saturday, October 9, 2021.

A new intervention program of the 1003rd Brigade, “Balik Pamayanan” Program in partnership with the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Davao Midtown-Airport Eagles Club focus its target towards the family of the slain rebels to have a healing and reconciliation between the troops and supported by the third party or partner NGOs. The concept is a social cohesion and reconciliation for the families of the slain rebel.

It can be recalled that most of the NPA slain has a family, through which if one NPA is killed, expectedly there are ten of his relatives and family members become potential recruits. Through the CNN’s “arouse, organize and mobilize”, they are easily recruited and become members of the CNN.

The member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Davao Midtown-Airport Eagles Club had their orientation of the program at Headquarters ,1003rd Brigade presenting the concept, intervention and commitment of the group as the third party in the reconciliation process that later co-owned the program. They commit to support the program in a duration until the family of the former rebels can adapt and affiliate to the mainstream of the society.

From the heart of the applicant of the Eagles Fraternal it’s a small item giving to their target audience but for the receiver a big start for the education and a day to day survival. The items consist of backpack, 5 kls rice, 4 sardines and safety and health materials for the targeted 100 families of slain rebels in Paquibato District, Davao City.

COLONEL CONSOLITO P YECLA MNSA PA, Commander, 1003rd Brigade said that as our call to help for the families of the slain rebels, we have seen that there are groups and organizations that are ready to help them so that they can feel the sincere love of our countrymen for them behind the mistakes made by their relatives. “There are many ways to solve our problems aside from fighting. Let us participate and help in peacefully solving our problems” he added.

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https://www.kalinawnews.com/balik-pamayanan-program-orients-to-airport-chapter-eagle-fraternal/

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