The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday condemned
the latest attacks of the rebel group New People’s Army (NPA) which killed six
policemen and injured 15 others in Baggao, Cagayan on Tuesday morning.
“The acts of the NPA clearly show their utter disregard of
human lives and concern of the welfare of the local populace despite of the
effort of the government to uplift the well being of the people of Cagayan thru
sustained development,” said PNP Spokesperson Chief Supt. Wilben Mayor.
The six policemen who died in the attack were identified as
PO1 Ryan G. Annang, PO1 Derrel P. Sunico, PO1 Arjay A. Bautista, PO1 Rogelio C.
Alfonso, PO1 Julius N. Soriano and PO1 Jaypy P. Aspiros.
Mayor said the PNP leadership assures the surviving families
and kin of the “fallen hero cops” of financial support and social benefits.
”On behalf of a grateful nation, the PNP high command
extends condolences to the orphaned families of the deceased. Initially, the
bereaved families shall be provided with PNP financial support and benefits
from the Public Safety Mutual Benefit Fund Inc. (PSMBFI),” he said.
”We urge our people to denounce these acts of the NPA and
support the effort of the government by providing us information that would
lead to the arrest of the perpetrators and bring them to justice. We extend our
deepest condolences to the families of the slain policemen and ensure that
their welfare will be attended to soonest,” he added.
Sr. Supt. Ronaldo Olay, Cagayan Provincial Police Office
director, said the encounter took place in KM 20, Barangay Sta. Margarita, at
10:00 a.m on Tuesday.
The NPAs reportedly attacked Bruscan, a construction company
handling the irrigation project in the town.
Chief Supt. Franklin Moises Mabanag, Cagayan Valley Regional
Police deputy director for administration, said elements of the Regional Public
Safety Battalion were deployed to Baggao to investigate an arson incident
allegedly carried out by NPA members and pursue the attackers.
The 15 policemen who were wounded are Sr. Insp Arnel I.
Acain, PO3 Jeremy F. Garcias, PO1 Olier R. Cabildo, PO1 Elvis C. Madali, PO1
Edmar T. Mallillin, PO1 Jobert N. Ducusin, PO1 John Fritz G. Balunsat, PO1
Richmon E., Diesto, PO1 Kelvin E. Taguibao, PO1 Jae Mark S. Camaraunan, PO1
Mark Lester T. Layugan, Sr. Insp. Clan Cabansi, PO2 Jaypol C. Melad, PO1
Estanislao S. Calayan and PO1 Mateo A. Ballad.
Meanwhile, the PNP reminded anew all police regional offices
to be remain vigilant, enhance personnel security and conduct preventive and
proactive operations in coordination with military units against lawless
elements and criminal groups.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=858000
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