MALITBOG, Bukidnon (DWDD) – A Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army terrorist (CNT) member of Guerilla Front 4B (GF4B) of North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC) died in a clash with troops of 8th Infantry Battalion (8IB) at around 03:20 in the afternoon, May 4, 2018 at Sitio Victory, Barangay San Luis, Malitbog, Bukidnon.
Found in the encounter site along with the dead body is an M16 rifle. The dead CNT was unidentified as of the time of release and was already turned over to Datu Juliano Lipangga, tribal leader of Sitio Victory for a decent burial.
“I am deeply saddened that another deceived Filipino citizen died in an encounter with my troops. This is what NPA terrorists do all the time! They recruit members and when an encounter happens, they leave their recruited member behind dead or wounded.” Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Illana, Commanding Officer of 8IB said.
The operation was launched acting on the reports from the populace that do not want the presence of CNTs in their communities. Further, information received in some areas of 8IB stated that CNTs are asking Permit to Campaign (PTC) and Permit to Win (PTW) to Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan candidates.
“We will establish grounds and verify on the reports received from concerned populace with regards to NPA terrorist asking PTC and PTW. Meanwhile, we affirm that our soldiers will continue to uphold the peaceful undertaking of the synchronized Barangay and SK elections. We will be extra vigilant to avoid any chaos that the NPA terrorists may do to disrupt the election.” Brigadier General Eric Vinoya, Commander of 403rd Infantry Brigade stated.
Article 261 of the Omnibus Election Code states that giving of donations, goods or in kind to a group during election period to advance his or her candidacy is an election offense.
“The Permit to Campaign Scheme or in simple language – EXTORTION, perpetrated by NPA terrorists is repugnant in all possible ways. Candidates who will be paying PTC will violate the Omnibus Election Code and these candidates should not win. I call on the candidates of Barangay and SK Elections to never give-in to the demands of NPA terrorist by paying Permit to Campaign and Permit to Win. Further, I encourage voters of the Elections to choose wisely and not vote for candidates who is paying PTC and PTW.” Major General Ronald Villanueva, Commander of 4th Infantry Division said. 8IBDependable / MCAG
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