The number of rebel forces operating in Eastern Mindanao
Command areas has steadily decreased.
This was disclosed by Capt. Alberto Caber, EMC public
affairs office chief, in a message to the PNA.
"There's a significant decrease in number as to the
manpower, firearms, guerilla fronts of NPA and affected barangays in Eastern Mindanao ," he added.
During the first quarter of 2014, NPA strength in the EMC
has been estimated to be at 2,049 fighters with 2,379 firearms.
Also recorded were 29 guerilla fronts which affect 550
barangays.
"For the first quarter of 2015, NPA manpower has been
placed at 1,866 with 2,300 firearms. Affected barangays are now at 496 with 26
guerilla fronts," Caber stressed.
The reduction is attributable to the high number of arrested
and neutralized NPA members during encounters; and rebels who have surrendered
with high-powered and low-powered firearms," he added.
"The arrest were undertaken jointly with the PNP. In
the spirit of Bayanihan, we are hoping another remarkable accomplishment this
second quarter of 2015," Caber concluded.
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