Friday, March 6, 2015

Eastern Mindanao Command anti-rebel drive gaining ground

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 6): Eastern Mindanao Command anti-rebel drive gaining ground

The Eastern Mindanao Command on Friday announced that its campaign against the New People's Army (NPA) is gaining momentum as it recorded 39 encounters with the rebel force since the lifting of the unilateral suspension of military operations last Jan. 19.

Killed in those encounters where 16 NPA fighters which also resulted in the recovery of 34 firearms.

Operations also caused the displacement of the NPAs from 33 of their encampment.

"While we are pursuing these bandits in their lair, in partnership with the different Local Government Units, our door is open for those who want to surrender. For this year, we have a total of 27 surrenderees which we are processing for their enrolment to the Comprehensive Localized Integration Program," said Eastern Mindanao Command head Lt. Gen. Aurelio Baladad.

Likewise, the Eastern Mindanao Command, through its subordinate units, conducted 27 Medical Missions in its area of operation benefiting about 500, mostly Indigenous people.

The Eastern Mindanao Command has also facilitated livelihood assistance program in South Cotabato and Sarangani while assisting other formerly organized grass roots cooperatives in Davao Sur.

Further, the army engineers implemented farm to market rehabilitation projects in Patil, Kapalong town, Davao Norte.

Units under 1003rd Brigade are also assisting in the road construction of the road network connecting Davao Del Norte and Bukidnon.

"Our troops are also involved in the different socio-economic endeavors to resolve issues that breed insurgency in the countryside. And while doing so our troops adhere to the Respect of Human Rights and Rule of Law" Baladad said.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=742155

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