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
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.