7ID condemns burning of construction equipment in Carranglan

From the Philippine  Information Agency (Dec 20): 7ID condemns burning of construction equipment in Carranglan

The Philippine Army's 7th Infantry Division (7ID) has condemned the burning of two heavy duty construction equipment by elements of the New Peoples Army (NPA) in Barangay Putlan, Carranglan town in Nueva Ecija last Saturday evening. “These are criminals who extort money from contractors. They resort to burning equipment when their extortion demands were denied” said 7ID Commander Brigadier General Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. “We will ensure that developmental projects by the government in Central Luzon will push through and we encourage the support of all stakeholders to help in securing and protecting this projects by providing information to the whereabouts of these perpetrators so that cases will be filed and justice may be served” Catapang added.

Based on initial investigation, five fully armed men with one amazon pretending to be locals asking for solicitations gained entry in the compound of Northern Builders Corporation and immediately detained the security guard. Responding forces of 3rd Infantry Battalion immediately rushed to the scene and found out that all of the workers were detained in one room. They were immediately freed by the troops. Initial investigation also reveals that the same NPA group is responsible for the five similar burning incidents in Central Luzon in the last four months.

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