CAMP BAUTISTA, Sulu (DWDD) – The Sulu Commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines visited troops in the frontline fighting the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in hinterlands of Patikul and Talipao towns the whole day today.
Brig. Gen. Arnel dela Vega, Joint Task Force Sulu Commander met troops of the 101st Infantry Brigade in Patikul led by Col Jesus Manangquil and the 501st Infantry Brigade headed by Col Jose Faustino. Brig.
Gen. Dela Vega’s visit intends to boost the morale of troops in the field and was at the same time appraised on the progress of the focused military operations. Several media were also among the contingent and able to see first-hand the situation and the untiring efforts of troops to pursue the ASG.
Asked by media on the complexity of the operation, Brig. Gen. Dela Vega said “it will just be a matter of time before our troops will engage the ASG and punch a decisive blow into their ranks and leadership”.
When asked by media on particular advantage of the ASG on terrain familiarity, Col Jesus Mananguil of 101Bde said, “the familiarity of terrain is a noted advantage to them as of now but as our troops conduct more operations and patrols and become more familiar with the terrain, we will negate that advantage and we will deliver a decisive blow against the ASG.
Media and NGOs accompanying the visit marvelled at the scenic beauty of the place from Patikul to Talipao. Col Jose Faustino of 501Bde said “We have to cleanse Sulu of the scourge of the Abu Sayyaf and make this place peaceful so that economic activity and tourism will prosper”.
The latest tally of ASG killed is 59 (32 in Sulu, 27 in Basilan) while govt troops suffered 18 killed in action (15 in Sulu, three in Basilan); 28 wounded in action (27 in Sulu, one in Basilan). JTFS / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2015/strengthening-morale-jtf-sulu-commander-visits-troops/
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