The Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division have
"neutralized" 77 New People's Army (NPA) bandits during operations in
the Western Visayas region in 2015.
Out of the said number, 67 voluntarily surrendered to
government troops after realizing the futility of their actions, six were
captured during joint military-police operations while four were killed during
encounters.
Major Ray Tiongson, 3rd Infantry Division spokesperson, said
these figures come from their assessment of 2015's Internal Peace and Security
Operations (IPSO).
IPSO data also showed that 44 of the surrendered rebels came
from Panay while 23 are from Negros
Island
"Through focused and purposive peace and security
operations during the period, the 3ID has recovered 43 firearms and 35
explosive materials," Tiongson pointed out.
In addition, the 3rd Infantry Division was able to
facilitate the stability of internal peace and security in the provinces of
Aklan and Antique and the declaration of the provinces of Iloilo
Brig. Gen. Harold Cabreros, 3rd Infantry Division commander,
attributed the accomplishments to the complementary and concerted efforts of
the military, police and other stakeholders who continue to work together in
securing and advancing the gains in peace and security in their areas of
operation.
“The success in our IPSO is the success of our people who
longed for just and lasting peace in this part of the country,” he added.
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