The Army's 303rd Infantry Brigade now covers the whole island of Negros, its commander, Col. Francisco Delfin, said yesterday in anticipation of possible terroristic activities by the New People's Army during its 47th founding anniversary on March 29.
Delfin said this is coupled with security operations against NPA remnants in Negros and complimented by their Bayanihan Team Activities in facilitating the delivery of basic services to residents of remote areas in the province.
The NPA recently claimed responsibility for the ambush in Candoni, that claimed the lives of two policemen and caused injuries to four others, including two civilians.
Delfin said the Candoni ambush may have been among the highlights of the NPA anniversary, or was aimed at projecting to candidates in the May 9 elections that they are still a force to reckon with.
He said the Philippine Army has adequate security forces to beef up the police in maintaining peace and order during the election in remote areas.
Delfin, however, admitted that the NPA is an immediate threat to the election. To avert this, their security operations are being done without let-up, he added.
He reiterated his call for the NPA to abandon the armed struggle, and instead, join the electoral process
Instead of pursuing the armed struggle and espousing violence, Delfin said it would be a welcome move, if they join the election
http://www.visayandailystar.com/2016/March/08/topstory5.htm
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