Road projects in insurgency-cleared brgys near completion

May 28, 2022, 2:55 pm

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From the Visayan Daily Star (May 27, 2022): Road projects in insurgency-cleared brgys near completion (BY GILBERT P. BAYORAN)

Brig. Gen. Inocencio Pasaporte, 303rd Infantry Brigade commander, inspects the near completed road concreting project in one of the 14 insurgency cleared barangays in Escalante City, Negros Occidental.* PA photo

The farm to market road in insurgency cleared barangays of Escalante City in Negros Occidental, built under the Barangay Development Program of Task Force ELCAC (Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict), is now 80 percent completed, disclosed yesterday by Brig. Gen. Inocencio Pasaporte, 303rd Infantry Brigade commander.

A total of 14 insurgency cleared barangays in Escalante City received P20 million each worth of infrastructure projects under the BDP ELCAC.

The recipients are barangays of Alimango, Binaguiohan, Buenavista, Dian-ay, Japitan, Langub, Libertad, Mabini, Malasibog, Paitan, Pinapugasan, Rizal, Udtongan and Washington, all in Escalante City.

Pasaporte, accompanied by Mayor Melecio Yap, Lt. Col. J Jay Javines, 79th Infantry Battalion commander, and Engr. Joan Cabrera of the Department of Interior and Local Government inspected on March 25 the ongoing TF ELCAC funded projects in Brgys. Pinapugasan, Mabini, Rizal and Alimango, all in Escalante City.

The 14 Escalante City barangays benefitted by the various infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects under the BDP-ELCAC, including concreting of farm-to-market roads, construction of additional school classrooms and health centers, electrification, water system reservoirs enhancements and communal faucets, installation of solar streetlights with complete accessories, farm tractors with complete implements and provision of fertilizers to farmer-beneficiaries.

Twelve other insurgency cleared barangays in Negros Occidental also received P20 million each infrastructure projects.

Pasaporte said that the Philippine Army in Negros will continue to assist the DILG in terms of project implementation, monitoring and provision of necessary security support and assistance within their operational areas.

https://visayandailystar.com/road-projects-in-insurgency-cleared-brgys-near-completion/

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NPA arms cache with six rifles seized in Bukidnon

May 28, 2022, 2:59 pm

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From the Mindanao Times (May 27, 2022): NPA arms cache with six rifles seized in Bukidnon (BY RHODA GRACE SARON)

THE SOLDIERS under the 10th Infantry Division recovered another arms cache with six high-powered firearms in the vicinity of Sitio Spring, Barangay Sinaysayan, Kitaotao, Bukidnon on May 25.

Photo courtesy of 10th Infantry Division

The 72nd Infantry Battalion recovered one M653 rifle, one M16A1 rifle, one Garand rifle, three M4 Carbine rifles, and war materiel, including 60 rounds of 30 caliber ammunition, two rounds of 40mm ball, eight magazines from an M16 rifle, five clips from a Garand rifle, two 12-kilogram anti-personnel mines, and one bandolier.

According to Lt. Col. Jose C.Regonay Jr., the commanding officer of 72IB, the recovery of these firearms was made possible through the revelation of Mayunie Man-inday Sayad alias King, who also previously revealed the location of six high-powered firearms in Kitaotao on May 20.

Moreover, LtCol Regonay told that the communist rebels buried the said firearms and then posed as civilians while fleeing the area during the conduct of intensified Focused-Military Operations by the 72IB, 39IB, and 73IB all under the supervision of the 1002nd Infantry Brigade.

MGen. Nolasco A. Mempin, 10ID commander, lauded the Agila troops for the continuous recovery of firearms in the 10ID area of responsibility.

“The cooperation and support of former rebels in revealing their arms cache is a clear manifestation that, indeed, we have gained their trust and confidence,” Mempin added.

https://mindanaotimes.com.ph/2022/05/27/npa-arms-cache-with-six-rifles-seized-in-bukidnon/

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Navy makes strategic move to Subic shipyard facing WPS

May 28, 2022, 3:04 pm

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Posted to Panay News (May 28, 2022): Navy makes strategic move to Subic shipyard facing WPS

The Philippine Navy’s newest ship BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) docks at the former Hanjin Heavy Industries shipyard in Subic Bay, Zambales. (Photo from the Philippine Navy)

The Philippine Navy now has a home for its biggest ships after docking its vessels in commercial shipyards for so long.

The Navy on Tuesday formally took over part of a strategic shipyard facing the West Philippine Sea as its newest ship BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) made a symbolic docking at the former facility of South Korea’s Hanjin Heavy Industries in Subic Bay, Zambales. It will occupy 100 hectares of the northern portion of the 300-hectare shipyard, now called Agila Subic, for a lease of around P1 billion a year.

The activation and subsequent operation of a naval operating base Subic is in line with the Navy’s scaled-up maritime operations to support the needed base services of the deep draft vessels such as Jose Rizal class frigates, Del Pilar class patrol ships and Tarlac class landing docks, the Navy said in a statement.

“We have been buying capital ships but we don’t have a place to park them. They’re at South Harbor, squatting there. But recently, the Navy got the northern part of Hanjin. The Navy is happy because they have a place of their own where they can park their capital ships,”Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said at the Philippine Navy anniversary last Friday. Capital ships are the Navy’s most important warships and are generally larger compared to other members of a fleet.

‘Shorter reaction time’

The Navy will also transform its stake in the shipyard as the future headquarters of the Philippine Fleet, Naval Sea Systems Command, Offshore Combat Force and Sealift Amphibious Force, which are all currently stationed in Sangley Point, Cavite City.

Retired Navy chief Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, who was part of the negotiations for the deal, said the shipyard was in a strategic location due to its proximity to the West Philippine Sea and it has “a shorter reaction time going to the Philippine Rise.”

Subic Bay, a former US military base until it closed in 1992, is located about 260 kilometers from the Chinese-controlled Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. It is also the safest and nearest port facing the disputed waterway.

Aside from its ideal location, Bacordo said the shipyard has a deep harbor facility for their big ships, which their naval bases lacked.

“Since we acquired our big ships, it’s always in Subic, Cebu, Zamboanga City pier, but never in a Navy base. Now, we can accommodate our large vessels and future submarines,” he told the Inquirer.

He added, “It’s a well-protected harbor—from the sea, the weather disturbances, because of the mountains and Grande Island covering the entrance of Subic Bay.”

Aside from the Navy, US defense contractor Vectrus Inc., which provides facility and base operations, logistics and other services to the US military, will occupy the shipyard, according to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).

The SBMA said some former Hanjin workers would be rehired by Vectrus.

Subic Mayor Rolen Paulino Jr. said the city government planned to provide training to its residents as he expected a rise in employment in the ship-repair industry in the area.

Strategic play

The commercial shipyard operated by South Korea’s Hanjin stopped operations in 2019 after defaulting on $1.3 billion in loans, including $400 million due to Philippine banks and $900 million from South Korean lenders.

The shipyard, which at the height of its operations employed about 30,000 workers, went into court insolvency proceedings.

Two Chinese companies reportedly showed interest to invest in the facility, but this raised concerns in the defense department over its strategic implications.

American company Cerberus Capital Management acquired the shipyard in April this year in a $300-million, 50-year lease deal after Hanjin sought out white knights.

The move to sell to an American investor was a strategic play to ward off a potential Chinese takeover, a security official told the Inquirer.

“Working with the United States on this project will help ensure that we are able to protect our interests not only for our country but the whole region,” Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said after the deal signing on April 19 in Washington.

“The completion of the Subic Bay shipyard will redound to benefits for the country, bring jobs to the local communities, increase economic activity, and at the same fortify our strategic security measures,” he added.

‘Perfect opportunity’

In June 2019, retired US Navy Capt. Brian Buzzell wrote in the US Naval Institute’s magazine that Hanjin’s financial problems represented “a perfect opportunity to return to Subic Bay” for the Americans.

“It also would send a strong message to Beijing that, despite its efforts, the alliance between the United States and the Philippines is strong and unbreakable,” he wrote.

He had proposed that the Indo-Pacific Command initiate a study to analyze the impact on operational readiness of more repair capacity in the western Pacific, including the impact on current workloads at Ship Repair Facility Yokosuka, Japan, and the Guam Shipyard Division.

He added that the Philippine government needed to indicate it was willing to enter into a public-private partnership with the United States.

Cerberus will spend P17 billion in what it calls Project Agila to redevelop and operate the shipyard. The scope of work will include upgrading buildings at the site to modern operational and safety standards such as adequate facilities and procedures to manage ship waste and ballast water and response capabilities for potential spills of hazardous materials. It is also planning a wide range of infrastructure improvements at the yard facilities.

The interagency, Cabinet-level Fiscal Incentives Review Board has already approved tax-free perks for the P17-billion project. “The project was granted special corporate income tax, value-added tax (VAT) exemption from importation, VAT zero-rating on local purchases, and duty exemption on importation,” according to the Department of Finance. (Frances Mangosing ©Philippine Daily Inquirer 2022)

https://www.panaynews.net/navy-makes-strategic-move-to-subic-shipyard-facing-wps/

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Mahigit 400 miyembro ng kilusang komunista, na-neutralize ng militar sa Eastern Mindanao ngayong taon

May 28, 2022, 3:14 pm

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Posted to Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) (May 27, 2022): Mahigit 400 miyembro ng kilusang komunista, na-neutralize ng militar sa Eastern Mindanao ngayong taon (More than 400 members of the communist movement, have been neutralized by the military in Eastern Mindanao this year)

Naging matagumpay ang kampanya ng Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) laban sa mga teroristang komunista sa unang bahagi ng taon.

Ayon Eastmincom Commander Lt. General Greg T. Almerol, aabot sa 452 na miyembro ng kilusang komunista ang na-neutralize sa kanilang area of responsibility mula Enero hanggang sa kasalukuyan.

Sa bilang na ito, 35 ang nasawi sa pakikipaglaban sa mga tropa, 26 ang nahuli o arestado, 194 ang sumuko, at 197 ang nag-bawi ng pagsuporta sa NPA.

Ayon kay Almerol, ang pagkaka-neutralize ng malaking bilang ng mga teroristang komunista ay nagresulta sa pagkakabuwag ng anim na Guerilla Fronts at dalawang Sub-Regional Guerilla Units (SRGUs).

Narekober din ng mga tropa ang 342 na high-powered firearms ng kalaban, kung saan 106 ang boluntaryong isinuko, at 236 ang nasamsam sa combat operations.

Panawagan naman ulit ni Almerol sa mga miyembro ng Kilusang Komunista na magbalik-loob na sa gobyerno para makinabang sa mga benepisyo ng Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) at mamuhay nang tahimik sa piling ng kanilang mga pamilya.

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369 new soldiers told ‘not to fail the people they must serve’

May 29, 2022, 2:27 pm

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From the Philippine News Agency (May 29, 2022): 369 new soldiers told ‘not to fail the people they must serve’ (By Franck Dick Rosete)

DEFENDERS. The 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army welcomes the 369 new graduates of the basic military training during the closing ceremony at Camp Osito Bahian in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on May 23, 2022. The new batch of soldiers is composed of 51 females and 318 males. (Photo courtesy of 4ID)

Be instruments of change for the betterment of the communities and never fail the people you must serve.

Maj. Gen. Wilbur Mamawag, chief of the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Division (4ID), thus advised the 369 new graduates of the Basic Military Training to Candidate Soldier Course Class 690, 691, and 706.

Composed of 51 females and 318 males, 172 are with “special skills”, 64 are with the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit, 48 belong to the Indigenous Peoples groups, and 85 are with the engineering unit.

In a statement over the weekend, Mamawag said the additional forces will secure communities in the Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions.

“All the knowledge and competencies that they have acquired in the training must be translated into effectively accomplishing all the tasks and responsibilities. They must be prepared to assume different roles to become reliable partners of the people in peace and development,” he stated.

They underwent five months of training and satisfactorily completed the mandatory requirements for basic soldiery.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1175368

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PAF probes crash-landing of Hermes 900 drone

May 29, 2022, 2:30 pm

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From the Philippine News Agency (May 29, 2022): PAF probes crash-landing of Hermes 900 drone (By Priam Nepomuceno)

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said it is now conducting investigations to determine the exact cause of the crash-landing of its Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) while about to land at the Lumbia Airport, Cagayan De Oro City Saturday.

PAF spokesperson Col. Maynard Mariano, in a statement forwarded to reporters Saturday night, said the UAV took off at around 9:30 a.m. to perform a functional check flight (FCF).

"Upon takeoff, the UAV proceeded to 5NM (five nautical miles) east of Lumbia and ascended to 10,000 ft. After finding the FCF procedure to be satisfactory, the pilots declared the termination of test and started to descend 5000 ft 1.5 miles east of Lumbia Airport," he added.

At around 11:46 a.m., communication with the UAV was cut.

"All emergency procedures were performed, and field service representatives were called for troubleshooting," Mariano said.

He added that the Hermes 900 UAV crash-landed in a vegetated area where it was last confirmed to have lost contact.

"No civilian casualties and damage of properties were reported. The Command will be conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of such incident," Mariano said.

Mariano said the UAV, which is the same size as a small trainer plane, is still recoverable.

“As of the moment, the recovery is ongoing. The aircraft suffered considerable damage but was recoverable," he added

The Hermes 900 is an Israeli medium-size, multi-payload, medium-altitude long-endurance UAV designed for tactical missions.

It is a successor to the Hermes 450 series of drones, one of the most widely used military drones in the world.

It has an endurance of over 30 hours and can fly at a maximum altitude of 30,000 feet with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance, and communications relay.

In 2020, the PAF received three Hermes 900 and one Hermes 450 unmanned aerial systems as part of a contract worth approximately USD175 million.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1175364

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Kampo ng BIFF, binomba

May 29, 2022, 2:34 pm

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From the Mindanao Examiner (May 29, 2022): Kampo ng BIFF, binomba (BIFF camp, bombed)

Kinumpirma ng militar na dalawang miyembro ng teroristang grupo na Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) ang napatay sa bayan ng Datu Salibo sa magulang lalawigan n Maguindanao matapos na bombahin ng 6th Infantry Division ang kuta ng pro-ISIS group.

Sinabi ni Brig. Gen. Eduardo Gubat, ang acting commander ng 6th Infantry Division at Joint Task Force Central, na nasawi sa atake ng militar si Abdul Patir at Sadam Salandang at may tinatayang 17 ang sugatan, kabilang na ang kanilang lider na Abu Turaife.

Bagama’t sugatan ay Nakatakas naman ang gupo ni Turaife. Isinagawa ang pambobomba sa grupo ng BIFF kamakailan, subali’t ngayon lamang ito inilahad ng militar matapos na makumpirma ang bilang ng mga casualties sa panig ng mga terorista.

“Tiniyak naman natin na hindi malalagay sa peligro ang buhay ng mga residente dahil sa pagnanais ng ating kalaban na maglagi sila sa lugar. Siniguro naman ng ating mga kasundalohan na nasusunod parin ang karapatang pantao na pinapairal natin. Hindi lamang sa mga residente pati na sa mga nakasagupa ng ating pwersa,” ani Gubat.

May panawagan naman ang Heneral sa mga natitirang myembro ng BIFF at iba pang mga grupo na sumuko na lamang ng mapapayapa at magbagong-buhay at tutulungan umano sila ng pamahalaan.

“Those weakened BIFF-Karialan Faction members who remain entangled in their twisted violent ideology and terroristic ways must surrender now as the JTFC will always be relentless in its operations and we will hunt them down until the last terrorist element is prevented from waging violence and intimidation to our peace-loving communities in the province of Maguindanao,” wika pa ni Gubat sa mga ayaw sumuko.

http://mindanaoexaminernewspaper.blogspot.com/2022/05/kampo-ng-biff-binomba.html

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PAF’s unmanned aerial vehicle crashes in Bukidnon

May 29, 2022, 3:13 pm

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From MindaNews (May 28, 2022): PAF’s unmanned aerial vehicle crashes in Bukidnon (By FROILAN GALLARDO)

An Israel-made unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Philippine Air Force crashed near a popular mountain resort in Baungon town, Bukidnon on Saturday afternoon.

The military reported no casualties at the crash site and no major damage to any private property.

Major Francisco Garello Jr., spokesman of the 4th Infantry Division said a Special Forces team is now guarding the crash site near Ultra Winds Mountain Resort in Baungon town.

The resort is some 1.2 nautical miles east of Lumbia Airport here, the old passenger aviation airport and now the base of the PAF 15th Strike Wing and the Tactical Operations Group 10.

Baungon, Bukidnon. Map courtesy of Google Maps

PAF spokesperson Col. Menard Mariano said the Hermes 900 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was returning to Lumbia airport when its operators lost control of the long distance radio link to the aircraft at around 1 p.m.

He said by 2 p.m., they declared the UAV as missing.

“The operators in Lumbia computed the last radio contact with the aircraft and residents in the area confirmed the crash site,” Mariano said.

He said the operators conducted a functional check flight, allowing the UAV to ascend to 10,000 feet.

PAF acquired nine Hermes 900 UAVs from Israel’s Elbit Systems under the Horizon 2 phase of the revised Armed Forces of the Philippines program.

The Hermes 900 is a Multi-role, medium altitude long distance unmanned reconnaissance aircraft and is the most advanced UAV in the AFP.

https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2022/05/pafs-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-crashes-in-bukidnon/

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MILF/MNLF applicants take exams for entry in Philippine National Police

May 29, 2022, 3:16 pm

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From MindaNews (May 29, 2022): MILF/MNLF applicants take exams for entry in Philippine National Police (By FERDINANDH B. CABRERA)

Hundreds of applicants for police from among male and female members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Moro National Liberation Front on Sunday took the National Police Commission’s Special Qualifying Eligibility Examination (NSQEE) for entry into the Philippine National Police (PNP).

Passers of the NSQEE will be conferred by the NAPOLCOM with eligibility for temporary appointment as patrolman or patrolwoman in the PNP. Permanent appointment can be given upon satisfaction of the prescribed educational requirement of baccalaureate degree which they have to obtain within fifteen (15) years upon entry to the PNP, as prescribed under Section 14 of RA 8551, on the general qualification for appointment into the PNP.

Members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Moro National Liberation Front queue outside the Notre Dame University in Cotabato City, venue of the Napolcom’s Special Qualifying Eligibility Examination for entry into the Philippine National Police. MIndaNews photo by FERDINANDH B. CABRERA

The waiver can be availed of within five years from the ratification of the Organic Law. The law was ratified in January 2019.

It also states that the requirement of educational attainment shall be complied with within 15 years from their entry, provided that their ranks and grades shall be subject to existing laws, rules and regulations governing the PNP.

The NAPOLCOM in its May 19 press release said members of the MILF and MNLF who aspire to join the police service shall submit a certification issued by the MILF or MNLF chair, validated by the Ad Hoc Office on Bangsamoro Policing as prescribed under Executive Order No. 0003 issue on March 7, 2022.

https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2022/05/milf-mnlf-applicants-take-exams-for-entry-in-philippine-national-police/

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Kalinaw News: 2 NPA Who are Tribal Leaders of Dulangan Manobo Tribe enlightened and surrendered for the betterment of the Tribe

June 2, 2022, 6:46 pm

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From Kalinaw News (May 29, 2022): 2 NPA Who are Tribal Leaders of Dulangan Manobo Tribe enlightened and surrendered for the betterment of the Tribe

2 communist terrorists yield in Sultan Kudarat.

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – May 29, 2022

Two members of the West Daguma Front surrendered to the Joint Task Force Central in Sultan Kudarat on May 26, 2022.

According to Col. Michael Santos, Commander of the 603rd Infantry Brigade, the two were identified as alias Tumalao/Patikan and alias Sultan, members of the Sub-Regional Committee Daguma (SRC Daguma), West Daguma Front, Far South Mindanao Region (FSMR). They surrendered to Lt. Col. John Paul Baldomar, Commanding Officer of the 37th Infantry Battalion at Sitio Lower Tinagdanan, Barangay Hinalaan, Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat.

Lt. Col. Baldomar revealed that the former rebels are respected Tribal Leaders of the Dulangan Manobo Tribe. “We were informed of the desire of the two to end their armed struggle. We then conducted a dialogue and an outreach program in their community together with the local government officials of Kalamansig. These activities enlightened the minds of the two tribal leaders and made them decide to surrender for the betterment of their tribe,” Lt. Col. Baldomar stated.

“The surrender of the most respected Tribal Leaders of the Dulangan Manobo Tribe in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat is a clear manifestation that the local IPs already realized that they had been used and manipulated by the communist terrorists for their own interests that greatly affected the lives of the IPs. This event is an indication of the continuous downfall of the CTG influence in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat and the eventual dismantling of the SRC DAGUMA, FSMR,” Brig. Gen. Eduardo Gubat, Acting Commander of the JTF Central said.

During the first five months of 2022, a total of 68 communist terrorists surrendered to the military in Central Mindanao.

Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command attributed this feat to the continued conduct of the Community Support Programs of the military troops coupled with the unwavering support of the local government units and the peace-loving people in the communities.

“We are hopeful that with the continuous implementation of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program of the government, we will be able to convince the remaining members of the terror groups to lay down their arms and return to the folds of the law,” Lt. Gen. Rosario, Jr. added.

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Kalinaw News: Civilian tip-off leads to discovery of war materiel in Aurora town

June 2, 2022, 6:54 pm

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From Kalinaw News (May 30, 2022): Civilian tip-off leads to discovery of war materiel in Aurora town

BALER, Aurora-War materiel owned by members of Communist New People’s Army Terrorist Group belonging to Sub-regional military area 4A4 of the New People’s Army (NPA) was discovered by government troops led by 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion in a tip-off from a civilian in Barangay Matawe, Dingalan town, this province, Friday, May 27, 2022.

In an interview, Lt. Julito B. Recto Jr., acting commander of 91st IB, said the Alpha Company led by 1st Lt. Jevie J. Sagragao was conducting combat operations around 8:30 a.m. together with 1st Provincial mobile for company of Aurora police provincial office, Dingalan Municipal Police Station and 1st Provincial mobile force company, Nueva Ecija when they discovered a war supplies cache at the hinterlands of Barangay Matawe in Dingalan town, this province.

Recto said the troops recovered one anti-tank mine, one detonating cord, and one cal. 38 revolver.

He said that the recovery was due to the tip of the community who provided information that led to the recovery of war items. Recto commended the effort of the government troops for their immediate action.

“So far our troops are scouring the area for further development against the enemy,” Recto said.

Recto also calls the remaining members of the dismantled NPA to lay down their arms and be with their love ones.

“I call for them (NPA) to surrender. This is now the time to embrace peace and the government’s offer of a comfortable life through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). Our government is here ready to welcome for those who wanted to embrace a new life with peace and will ensure that they will get all the assistance they need through E-CLIP,” Recto said.

The military official also commended the troops for their recent accomplishment.

“Let us continue to intensify our efforts in our campaign against terrorism and let us continue to support peace and development projects to end armed conflict,” Recto ended.

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Kalinaw News: NICA at 17IB sa mga kabataan: Huwag magpalinlang sa CPP-NPA-NDF

June 2, 2022, 7:04 pm

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From Kalinaw News (May 30, 2022): NICA at 17IB sa mga kabataan: Huwag magpalinlang sa CPP-NPA-NDF (NICA and 17IB to the youth: Do not be fooled by the CPP-NPA-NDF)

RIZAL, Cagayan – Bagamat naideklara nang insurgency-cleared ang Zinundungan Valley na kinabibilangan ng mga barangay ng Masi, San Juan at Bural sa bayang ito, patuloy pa rin ang 17th Infantry Battalion katuwang ang National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) sa pagsasagawa ng mga peace symposium upang hindi na muling manumbalik pa ang pagsuporta ng mga residente lalong-lalo na ang mga kabataan sa maling ideolohiya ng CPP-NPA-NDF.

Sa pamamagitan ng Youth for Peace (YFP) Cagayan chapter, ibinahagi ni John Carlo Manzano, presidente ng organisasyon, ang adhikain ng YFP sa pagpapalaganap ng mga makabuluhan at produktibong aktibidad para sa mga kabataan upang mailayo sila sa mapaglinlang na taktika ng rekrutment ng mga miyembro ng makakaliwang grupo.

Sa naging presentasyon nito sa naging tagumpay ng YFP sa nakalipas na isang taon, binigyang diin nito na hindi lang nakatuon sa mga team building activity ang kanilang organisasyon dahil nagsasagawa rin sila ng mga peace symposium kung saan iba’t ibang kinatawan ng ahensiya ng pamahalaan ang iniimbitahan upang magbahagi ng bagong kaalaman, pagsasagawa ng mga aktibidad na may kinalaman sa pangangalaga sa kalikasan at iba pa na malayo sa magulo at madilim na buhay ng isang NPA.

“Hindi lang dapat laging para sa sarili. Mabigat mang sabihin at gawin, pero dapat para sa bayan naman. Dun tayo sa matinong organisasyon gaya ng FYP at huwag sa CPP-NPA-NDF na sumisira sa kinabukasan ng mga kabataan,” aniya.

Naging katuwang ni Manzano si Babylyn Rivera, ang presidente ng YFP Lasam chapter.

Sinusugan naman ng NICA sa pamamagitan ni Regional Director Phlormelinda Olet ang sinabi ng YFP sa pagbabahagi kung ano-ano ang mga rason kung bakit kabataan ang target ng CPP-NPA-NDF at iba’t ibang paraan nila para manlinlang ng kapwa nila kabataan.

Aminado si Olet na napakahusay mangumbinsi ng mga organisador ng mga makakaliwang grupo dahilan upang mabilis ma-enganyo ang ilang mga kabataan na sumapi sa kanilang kilusan.

Gayunpaman, naniniwala ito na sa patuloy na pagbabahagi ng mga taktika nila at mga impormasyon na galing mismo sa mga dating rebelde na boluntaryong sumuko, mas nagiging bukas ang isipan ng mga kabataan na hindi makakatulong sa pagkamit ng kanilang pangarap ang pagsuporta sa kanilang organisasyon.

“Nu payagan tau isuda nga marecruit da tayu, siyempre maranasan tâu ti narigat a biag. Adun apu ti nakasarsarita mi nga dati miyembro ti NPA nga ibaga da nga narigat talaga isa nga agtaktaka kami nga adda latta sumrek, maal-lilaw dagamin,” said Olet

[If we will fall into their trap of deceitful recruitment, we will experience hardship. We have talked to many former rebels and their testimonies proved how awful to become a member of the CPP-NPA-NDF.]

Samantala, mismong si Alyas Ka Jerry ang nagbahagi ng kanyang personal na karanasan nang aktibo pa itong miyembro ng teroristang grupo na ayon sa kanyang paglalarawan – ang pinakamadilim na bahagi ng kanyang buhay.

“Nagrigat ubbing. Nagrigat ti taray nga taray nu adda ti militar nga mangkamat idi kanyami. Malaksid nga maiyadu kayu pamilyayu, nu agsakit kami idi han kami makapan ospital nga mapan agpaagas. Isu haan kayu agpaloko kanyadan. Haan nak mabuteng kanyada ta ulbudda,” ani Ka Jerry.

[Ang hirap (ng buhay) na maging isang NPA. Ang hirap na takbo ka nang takbo kung merong mga sundalo noon na hahabol sa amin (sa bundok). Maliban sa mailalayo ka sa pamilya mo, kung magkakasakit kami noon ay hindi kami pwedeng pumunta ng ospital upang magpagamot. Kaya huwag kayong magpaloko sa kanila. Hindi na ako matatakot sa kanila dahil sinungaling sila.]

Nagsagawa rin ang kasundaluhan sa pamamagitan ng 501st Infantry Brigade ng maikling pagbabahagi kung paano makakapasok sa Philippine Military Academy (PMA) at sa Philippine Army kung saan nagkaroon ng interaktibong palitan ng katanungan na nagpapakita ng interes ng ilang kabataan na maging mga susunod na kawal ng pamahalaan.

Naniniwala naman si Atty. Joel Ruma, ang bise-mayor ng nasabing bayan na mapapanatili ng Zinundungan Valley ang insurgency-cleared status nito dahil sa patuloy pa rin ang pakikipag-ugnayan ng iba’t ibang ahensiya ng pamalaan upang magbigay ng tulong sa mga komunidad na kabilang dito at patuloy na presensiya ng kapulisan at kasundaluhan upang masigurong ligtas ang mga residente rito laban sa banta ng CPP-NPA-NDF.

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Kalinaw News: 1 High Ranking CNT Dead as Clash Between Government Troops and Terrorists Erupted in Daraga

June 2, 2022, 7:31 pm

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From Kalinaw News (May 30, 2022): 1 High Ranking CNT Dead as Clash Between Government Troops and Terrorists Erupted in Daraga

CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur- A high-ranking leader of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) has been confirmed killed during a gunfight in the vicinity of Zone 7, Barangay Anislag, Daraga, Albay, at 3:30 in the afternoon, Saturday, May 28.

According to the report, the troops of the 31st Infantry (CHARGE) Battalion (31IB) under the 903rd Infantry (PATRIOT) Brigade together with the Daraga Municipal Police Station and Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) were conducting security operations at the said barangay in response to the tip-off from the residents about the presence of at least five (5) terrorists attempting to extort money from the locals when the armed skirmish happened.

The exchange of fire lasted for five (5) minutes with no casualties reported on the government side.

As a result, one (1) high ranking and considered to be notorious Communist NPA Terrorist (CNT) has been killed and was identified as Antonio Abadeza under the alias of ‘Ka-Platop’; Vice Commanding Officer of KP3, BRPC.

Also, several items were seized from the encounter site including one (1) cal. 45 pistol, assorted CNT’s personal belongings, and terroristic propaganda materials.

Lieutenant Colonel Marlon Mojica, Battalion Commander of 31IB, thanked the residents for their intense cooperation which led to the successful operation and the neutralization of one of the top leaders of the CNT in Bicol.

Brigadier General Aldwine Almase, Commander of the 903rd Infantry (PATRIOT) Brigade also emphasized the strengthened cooperation between the community and the troops which resulted in the neutralization of the said high-ranking CNT.

“Mas paiigtingin pa natin ang mas matibay na kooperasyon at ang paglalatag ng seguridad sa ating mga mamamayan. Patuloy na ang paghina ng kalaban lalo na at unti-unti nang nauubos ang kanilang mga pinagtataguan, mga kasamahan, at ang kanilang mga leader. Patuloy nating susugpuin ang mga natitira pang teroristang armado na ayaw pa rin sumuko at makiisa sa ating inaasam na kapayapaan,” BGen. Almase said.

Also, Police Brigadier General Mario A. Reyes, Regional Director of PRO5 lauded the success of the operation due to the cooperation of the Army and PNP in its operation against the CNTs in the Region.

Major General Alex Luna, Commander of 9th Infantry (SPEAR) Division and Joint Task Force (JTF) Bicolandia commended the alertness of the government troops amidst the election period.

“Hindi mapapagod ang mga tropa sa ating adhikain na matapos na ang insurhensiya sa Bicol, kahit katatapos pa lamang natin sa election, at sa tulong ng mga lokal, hindi natin hahayaan na makapagpahinga pa itong mangilan-ngilan na lamang na mga armado na patuloy pang humihina dahil sa pagkaubos ng kanilang mga pinagtataguan at ang patuloy na pagsuplong sa kanila ng mga mamamayan,” Maj. Gen. Luna said.

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Kalinaw News: One communist terrorist dead in a clash with gov’t troops in Ifugao

June 2, 2022, 7:33 pm

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From Kalinaw News (May 30, 2022): One communist terrorist dead in a clash with gov’t troops in Ifugao

Camp Aquino, Tarlac City –One member of the communist terrorist group died during an armed encounter with the troops of the 54th Infantry Battalion who are conducting pursuit operations in the vicinity of Sitio Binangyuyaw, Brgy Namal, Asipulo, Ifugao in the afternoon of May 29, 2022.

According to Commander of Northern Luzon Command, Lt. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr, “The troops were fired upon by more or less 15 armed men upon being seen in the area to which they’ve reacted in order to preempt further danger that the CTGs may cause in the nearby communities.”

In a separate statement Brig. Gen. Krishnamurti Mortela, Commander of Joint Task Group Defender said that, “The fleeing Communist terrorist left one M16A2 rifle which was recovered by the troops on ground zero.”

Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Andrew Costelo, Commander of Joint Task Force Kaugnay lauded the involved troops’ selfless service and commitment to their duties which manifest in the “series of accomplishments’’ they are achieving.

Maj. Gen. Costelo also said that, “The military welcomes the peaceful surrender of those who are willing to abandon armed struggle and become productive citizens of our country.”

Likewise, Lt. Gen. Torres expressed his elation upon the headways that the unit has been making in terms of ensuring the decimation of communist terrorist groups in their area of operations.

The NoLCom Commander also added that the defenders of the North adhere to the International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights which protect and value human life even amidst armed conflict, he said “We will see to it that our people will always be protected, we only want peace and that is the end goal for us. We encourage our brothers and sisters who are still under the deception of the CTGs to come back to the fold of the law and surrender while you still have the chance because it will only be a matter of time before the long arms of the law will reach you.”

It can be recalled that the 54IB troopers rescued the wounded leader of the weakened guerilla front-AMPIS who was abandoned by his comrades after a gunfight with the military on May 26, 2022, at Sitio Belbel, Brgy. Namal, Asipulo, Ifugao.

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Kalinaw News: Military discover terrorists’ arms cache in San Jose, Tarlac

June 2, 2022, 7:38 pm

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From Kalinaw News (May 31, 2022): Military discover terrorists’ arms cache in San Jose, Tarlac

Camp Aquino, Tarlac City – May 31, 2022

Government forces of the 3rd Mechanized Battalion under the operational control of the Joint Task Force Kaugnay discovered an arms cache of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) around six o’clock in the morning of May 30, 2022, at Sitio Tala, Brgy Burgos, San Jose, Tarlac.

In a statement, Lt. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr., Commander of the Northern Luzon Command, revealed that “the troops in the area received an anonymous tip from a concerned citizen regarding the whereabouts of the arms cache allegedly owned by the dwindling terrorist group Komiteng Larangan Guerilla Tarlac – Zambales (KLG TARZAM).”

Commanding Officer of 3rd Mechanized Battalion Lt. Col. Jeszer Bautista further revealed that among the recovered items are the following: one (1) Galil rifle; two (2) M16 Rifles; one (1) M203 grenade launcher; one (1) Shotgun; one (1) long magazine for Galil; four (4) Short Magazines for M16 rifle; seventy-one (71) pcs of 5.56mm ammunition; and eighteen (18) pcs of 40x46mm grenade launcher ammunition.

Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Andrew Costelo, Commander of Joint Task Force Kaugnay lauded the troops’ consecutive accomplishments in their area of operations and at the same time hailed the continuous success of their mission to the “active participation of the people which is vital in sustaining and ensuring the peace in the area.”

Moreso, Lt. Gen. Torres said that “the continuous discovery of CTG’s arms cache is a way to deplete them of their resources which prevents them from performing hostile attacks in the north and central Luzon.”

“Our series of operations against these terrorists will continue to intensify as we aim to further constrict the CTGs of their operating spaces, limit their movement, and disable them from their ability to recruit and deceive our countrymen,” the NoLCom Commander added.

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Kalinaw News: Evangeline Rapanut aka Chat/Ines falls into authority’s hands

June 2, 2022, 7:40 pm

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From Kalinaw News (May 31, 2022): Evangeline Rapanut aka Chat/Ines falls into authority’s hands

CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- After years of sowing fear and terror, high ranking Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) member Evangeline Rapanut also known as Chat/Ines was arrested by combined forces of the AFP and PNP in Greenwood Heights Subdivision, Brgy Paliparan 1, Dasmariñas City, Cavite today, May 31, 2022. Rapanut was served with Warrants of Arrest for the crimes of Murder and Frustrated Murder she and her cohorts committed in Cagayan Valley region.

Evangeline RAPANUT @Chat/Ines was the former Secretary of Komiteng Rehiyon- Cagayan Valley (KR-CV), and a current CPP Central Committee member; 2nd Deputy Secretar

y for Organization and Deputy Secretary, National Education Department (NED) of the CPP-NPA-NDF. Rapanut has been in the underground movement since the 1970s until she became a full-time NPA member in the mid-1970s. Randy Belen TAMAYO @Deng, communication staff of the National Education Department of the CPP-NPA-NDF was also arrested during the conduct of the said law enforcement operation.

Assorted war materials were recovered during the operation to wit: one (1) M16 Blackwater Bushmaster assault rifle with SN L925100, one (1) magazine assembly with 18 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, one (1) 9mm Armscor pistol with SN 1013624, one (1) magazine assembly for 9mm with 6 rounds ammunition, one (1) hand grenade, four (4) detonating cords, one (1) blasting cap, one (1) Kingston USB flash drive with 8Gb memory, and several cellular phones and electronic devices.

Rapanut is responsible for mass orientations to radicalize especially the youth, students, and vulnerable sectors such as indigenous people, trade unions, urban poor, and farmers purposely to recruit additional political and military cadres in support of the recovery of Komiteng Probinsya (KOMPROB) Batangas under Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee (STRPC) and expansion into parts of Cavite and Central Quezon as the center of manufacturing and industrial establishments in Southern Tagalog.

MGen Laurence E Mina congratulated the combined government forces on the successful neutralization of high-ranking CPP members. “The apprehension of Evangeline Rapanut and Randy Tamayo will lead to the exposure of the CTG’s nationwide extortion operations, infiltration into the different sectors of society, the conduct of terroristic activities, and their international and local political works, particularly their use of front organizations. Their arrest will further weaken the CTG which is now on the verge of collapse due to the successive government operations that resulted in the neutralization and apprehension of its Party leadership.”

MGen Mina further stressed that the arrest of Rapanut and Tamayo could not have been made possible without the professionalism and competence of the government forces involved, and the strong support of the people.

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Kalinaw News: JTF Sulu holds Joint Training Exercise

June 2, 2022, 7:55 pm

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From Kalinaw News (Jun 1, 2022): JTF Sulu holds Joint Training Exercise

Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista, Jolo, Sulu – June 01, 2022

The Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu with its Philippine Army (PA), Philippine Air Forces (PAF), and Philippine Navy (PN) components conducted a Joint Training Exercise (JTX) dubbed as “Lupah Sug 03-2022” on the island municipality of Siasi, Sulu on May 29, 2022.

According to Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, Commander of the 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division and JTF Sulu, said, “the JTX enhances teamwork. Through JTX, we were able to hone our basic core competency of warfighting and it strengthened our camaraderie as we perform our respective duties and responsibilities.”

“More than 500 troops from the Army, Navy and Air Force participated in the JTX utilizing the modern air, naval, and ground assets of the AFP. We were able to improve the interoperability of our units, and we were able to enhance our systems and processes in responding to different battlefield scenarios,” added Maj. Gen. Patrimonio.

JTF Sulu Training and Education Officer Col. Gerald Monfort narrated, “the JTX this year have some innovations wherein we included a Civic and Humanitarian Action (CHA) activity to provide basic services to the local populace such as free medical check-up, free circumcision, haircut, and medicines, and a total of 130 residents benefited from the program.”

Meanwhile, during the closing ceremony, Municipality of Siasi Mayor Ben-Sayeed Muksan extended his gratitude to the JTF Sulu for choosing the Siasi municipality as the site for the JTX. Mayor Muksan also thanked the military of their efforts in making Sulu a peaceful province.

“Kami po ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa ating mga kasundaluhan sa inyong walang sawang suporta at pagpapanatili ng kaligtasan at kapayapaan ditto sa aming probinsya.” Hon. Muksan said

“Sa aking mga kababayan, wala kayong dapat ikabahala sapagkat ang ating probinsiya ay masasabi kong ligtas at mapayapa. Sa mga nais mamasyal, maayos, at mapayapa na po ang aming probinsya at bukod sa mababait ang mga tao, marami din pong mga pasyalan ditto,” Hon. Muksan added.

The event was graced by Col. Christopher Tampus, Chief of Joint Staff, JTF Sulu; Naval Task Group Sulu (NTGS) and 4th Marine Brigade (4MBde) led by Lt. Cmdr. Jay Mendoza; Col. Leomar Jose Doctolero, Commandant, Division Training School; Col Gregorio Nieveras, Division Inspector General; Lt. Col. Michael Maquillan, Commanding Officer, 101st Infantry Battalion; Lt. Col. Vincent Michael Mallari, Group Commander, Tactical Operations Group Sulu Tawi-Tawi (TOG SULTAW) and other senior officers.

Maj. Gen. Patrimonio extended his gratitude to the troops and partner stakeholders who actively participated saying, “We are all part of the team with one vision of bringing lasting peace and sustainable development in the province of Sulu. The JTX does not only hone our warfighting capabilities, but also a medium to make our bond stronger, work with each other with trust, and perform our individual duties and responsibilities with a high degree of confidence,” Maj. Gen. Patrimonio concluded.

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Kalinaw News: 13 Former Rebels receive more than 700K worth of Financial Assistance in Mountain Province

June 2, 2022, 7:58 pm

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From Kalinaw News (Jun 1, 2022): 13 Former Rebels receive more than 700K worth of Financial Assistance in Mountain Province

Fort Magsaysay, NE- The 69th Infantry (Cougar) Battalion, 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division, Philippine Army under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Marcelo F. Valdez, Commanding Officer, and key Stakeholders facilitated the awarding of Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) to the thirteen Former Rebels (FRs) on May 31, 2022 held at Chico Breeze, Poblacion, Bontoc, Mountain Province.

Each beneficiary received cash assistance amounting to Php 15,000- 149,000 for them to use as start-up in returning to the folds of the law and living a normal life away from armed conflict.

“We are happy to see the developments in our campaign to end the local communist armed conflict. We believe that with every concerned government agency performing their respective mandate and contribution in the anti-insurgency campaign will lead to end the local communist armed conflict. We assure everyone that the Philippine Army will always be your partner in our quest for lasting peace in the country”, said LTC VALDEZ in his message.

The Provincial Social Welfare Development Office (PSWDO) led by Miguela Angwani and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) headed by Mr Anthony Manolo I. Ballug, Provincial Director together with Honorable Bonifacio C. Lacwasan Jr, Governor of Mountain Province and Lt. Col. Valdez facilitated the awarding.

The effort of the different local government units and national government agencies is just part of the Whole of the Nation Approach to end the local communist armed conflict as stated in the Executive Order No. 70.

Meanwhile, Major General Andrew D. Costelo, Commander, 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division reminded the FRs, “Hinihikayat ko kayo na gamitin ninyo sa tamang paraan ang natanggap na tulong mula sa gobyerno. Gawin ninyong panimula ito sa pagbabagong buhay hindi lamang para sa inyong sarili kundi para narin sa inyong mga pamilya. At asahan niyo na handa ang pamahalaan upang tulungan ang mga katulad ninyo na nais magbalik loob sa ating gobyerno.”

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Kalinaw News: CNT in the Barrio surrender with firearms, ammunition in Pampanga

June 2, 2022, 8:03 pm

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From Kalinaw News (Jun 1, 2022): CNT in the Barrio surrender with firearms, ammunition in Pampanga

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija – The Commander of the 7th Infantry (KAUGNAY) Division, Philippine Army, MGEN ANDREW D COSTELO PA welcomed the surrender of one CPP-NPA terrorist (CNT) in the Barrio belonging to the weakened Komiteng Larangang Guerilla West-South Party Committee (SPC) in Brgy. Ebus, Guagua, Pampanga on June 01, 2022.

MGEN COSTELO PA identified the CNT in the Barrio personality as Fernando Aquino who surrendered with one M653 rifle; two magazines (30 rounds); two magazines (20 rounds); and 93 rounds of ammunition to the troops of the 703rd Infantry (AGILA) Brigade.

“The surrender was the result of the intensified information campaign of the government through the ‘Whole-of-Nation’ Approach to convince the remaining supporters of the CTG to yield and start their life anew outside terrorist organization. Wala silang mapapala sa pagsuporta at pagsali sa teroristang grupo kundi ang kamatayan at pagkasira ng kanilang kinabukasan. Kaya naman patuloy ang aming panawagan na sila ay sumuko na at ang ating gobyerno ay may programang nakalaan para sa kanila,” said MGEN COSTELO.

Meanwhile, the Commander of the 703rd Infantry (AGILA) Brigade, Philippine Army COLONEL JOSEPH NORWIN D PASAMONTE lauded the decision of Aquino to surrender and for him to have a better life with the help of the government through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP).

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Kalinaw News: Army’s 3rd Mechanized Battalion unearths war materiel in Tarlac; 5 firearms recovered

June 2, 2022, 8:11 pm

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From Kalinaw News (Jun 1, 2022): Army’s 3rd Mechanized Battalion unearths war materiel in Tarlac; 5 firearms recovered

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija – Following the intensive Focused Military Operations of the 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion, Armor Division, Philippine Army under the operational control of the 7th Infantry (KAUGNAY) Division, unearthed 5 firearms belonging to the weakened Komiteng Larangang Guerrilla Tarlac-Zambales (KLG-TARZAM) on May 30, 2022 at the vicinity of Sitio Tala, Brgy. Burgos, San Jose, Tarlac.

According to MGEN ANDREW D COSTELO PA, Commander of 7ID, the recovery of Communist Terrorist Group’s arms cache was the result of the strong cooperation and support of the community in Tarlac to the peace and security efforts of the Army as they are eager to help the government in ending the local communist armed conflict in their province.

Among the war materiel recovered by the authorities were one Galil; two M16 rifles; one M203 Grenade Launcher; one shotgun; one long magazine for Galil; four short magazines for M16 rifle; 71 pieces of 5.56mm ammunition; and 18 pieces of 40mm grenade launcher ammunition.

“We attribute this accomplishment to the community who are always on our back to support our campaign to end the local communist armed conflict. Maraming taga Barangay ang galit na galit sa pananakot at pangingikil ng teroristang grupo kaya naman sila na mismo ang nagsusumbong sa awtoridad nang kanilang kinaroroonan. Patuloy ang aming panawagan na makipagtulungan ang kumonidad sa awtoridad upang sabay nating masugpo ang kanilang masasamang gawain,” said MGEN COSTELO.

It can be recalled that since this 1st Quarter of this year, the 7ID through its line units conducted Focused Military Operations in the areas of Tarlac, Zambales and Pangasinan to dismantle the said terrorist group which forced them to abandon their traditional hideouts, reorganize into smaller groups and hide their equipment to evade the government forces.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Jeszer M Bautista, the Commanding Officer of the 3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion said, “Ang ating pagtuklas sa kinaroroonan ng mga armas na ito ay nagpapatunay lamang na ang ating mga kababayan ay naghahangad na protektahan ang kanilang komunidad laban sa mga terorista sa pamamagitan ng pagrereport sa ating mga kasundaluhan ng kinaroroonan ng mga terorista maging ang kanilang mga kagamitan. Nagpapatunay lamang ito na wala nang sumusuporta at malapit na nating magapi ang mga terorista.”

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