THE MILITARY has recorded four torching incidents allegedly perpetrated by the New People’s Army in Caraga and Northern Mindanao last month.
Capt. Joe Patrick Martinez, spokesperson of 4th Infantry Division, said apart from the incidents, one landmine was planted inside a proposed site for hydroelectric power plant in Bukidnon, two kidnapped and civilians killed.
The most recent burning incident happened on Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Barangay Bit-os, an outskirt community of Butuan City when the NPA torched one backhoe that is used for the development projects in the said area.
Another NPA group burned down a prime mover after the owner refused to give in to their extortion demand in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Rosario town of Agusan del Sur. The truck was burned near a school, witnessed by students.
“These are the reasons why the AFP has declared an all-out-war against this terror group,” said Maj. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr., division commander. “They demand for peace but their actions speak otherwise. We cannot let them (NPAs) roam around and lord over the lives of our peace-loving people.”
On Monday, two encounters took place in Misamis Oriental and Surigao del Norte. One soldier died and one wounded in a fight.
“These are the reasons why the AFP has declared an all-out-war against this terror group,” said Maj. Gen. Benjamin Madrigal Jr., division commander. “They demand for peace but their actions speak otherwise. We cannot let them (NPAs) roam around and lord over the lives of our peace-loving people.”
On Monday, two encounters took place in Misamis Oriental and Surigao del Norte. One soldier died and one wounded in a fight.
On Tuesday around 10:30am, troops under the 30th Infantry Battalion, who were pursuing the NPAs they encountered earlier in Malimono town of Surigao del Norte, have recovered one M16 rifle with fully loaded magazine, one fully-loaded magazine for AK-47, on IED, subversive documents and extortion letters.
“The death of our soldier will never be forgotten especially by the people to whom he dedicated his life and service. He has offered the ultimate sacrifice so that people in this part of the country may live in peace,” Madrigal said.
Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte has underlined that there should be a compelling reason to return to the negotiating table.
“The death of our soldier will never be forgotten especially by the people to whom he dedicated his life and service. He has offered the ultimate sacrifice so that people in this part of the country may live in peace,” Madrigal said.
Earlier, President Rodrigo Duterte has underlined that there should be a compelling reason to return to the negotiating table.
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