2 Cafgu wounded sa IED Explosion, Militar nakaalerto!

From Radio Mindanao Network (Jan 8): 2 Cafgu wounded sa IED Explosion, Militar nakaalerto!


6th ID Pic

Sugatan ang dalawang myembro ng CAFGU sa nangyaring insidente ng pagsabog sa Datu Hopper Maguindanao kaninang umaga.

 Kinilala ang mga nasugatan na sina Michael Dayo at Freddie Lupos na kapwa nagtamo ng minor wounds mula sa di natukoy na uri na IED.

 Sinasabing nagpapatrolya sa bahagi ng Brgy Labu -Labu ang mga ito kasama ng iba pang cafgu ng mangyari ang explosion.

Malaki ang paniniwala ng mga otoridad na ang mga elemento ng BIFF ang nasa likod na IED Explosion.

 Patuloy pa ring nakaalerto ang mga otoridad para sa kaligtasan ng mga sibilyan sa lugar.

https://rmn.ph/2-cafgu-wounded-sa-ied-explosion-militar-nakaalerto/

6 more rebels yield

From Sun Star-Davao (Jan 8): 6 more rebels yield

SIX members of the Underground Mass Organization (Ugmo), including a chairperson of Komiteng Tig-Organisa (KTO), surrendered to the Philippine Army, citing disagreement on the operations of the New People's Army (NPA) against the government.

In a statement, 10th Infantry Division (ID) Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) Captain Jerry Lamosao said the surrenderers were under the Guerilla Front (GF2), Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC) led by alias Jian, the KTO chairperson.

They surrendered at the Headquarters of the 71st Infantry Battalion at Purok 8, Barangay Nueva Visayas, Mawab, Compostela Valley Province last Saturday, January 6.

"KTO is the 2nd level of NPA's organizing in the barangay with series of indoctrination and lectures to the members in order to prepare them for another stage until their shadow government will be realized and rule their own revolutionary administration in their guerilla bases," Lamosao said.

Based on their interview with Jian, he said that the Ugmo was pinpointed only by members of the NPA and were given different tasks such as to expand their organized mass base, monitor presence of soldiers, and collect extortion money as revolutionary taxes.

"Nag-surrender mi kay wala man mi kasabot sa ilang mga balaod. Dili man gyud mi gusto sa ilang mga ginapabuhat sa amoa batok sa gobyerno. Wala lang mi mabuhat kay ginahadlok man mi sa mga NPA mao nang midawat mi sa posisyon nga wala mi kabalo nga mabutang diay mi sa alaot (We surrendered because we no longer understand their policy. We really do not like their actions in the first place against the government. We couldn't just do anything because we are threatened by the NPA if we will not accept the position)," a surrenderer said.

Several Ugmo members and regular NPA fighters have laid down their arms. In fact, last December, around 700 supporters of the NPA had a dialogue with President Rodrigo Duterte at Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) where they were promised financial and livelihood assistance and housing opportunities in exchange of their surrender.

Without these mass supporters, "the armed group will lose their access to the barangays and cut access toward financial and logistical resources," said Lieutenant Colonel Esteveyn E Ducusin, commanding officer of Army's 71st Infantry (Kaibigan) Battalion.

With these developments, he said the force of the NPA has weakened and people were already cognizant of their wrong actions and black propaganda against the government. "These Ugmos are the breathing space of the NPA terrorists. Cutting off the mass support will deter them from entering their former comfort zone [brgys] and will definitely degrade the NPAs expansion program and decrease numbers of armed group recruits," Ducusin said.

"Massive surrender of mass supporters from guerilla bases connotes that the NPA ideology and senseless struggle is failing and that the community already realized its baseless fight against the government," he added.

The 71st IB also thanked the people of Compostela Valley for the trust and confidence given to the soldiers. "Rest assured that we'll remain steadfast and committed in performing our mandated task to deliver genuine peace in our area of operation," he said.

 

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2018/01/08/6-more-rebels-yield-582994

DWDD: CHANGE OF COMMAND | New Leadership at SOCOM and FSRR

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jan 8): CHANGE OF COMMAND  |  New Leadership at SOCOM and FSRR

 

FORT RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija (DWDD) – A Joint Change of Command Ceremony was held for the Special Operations Command and First Scout Ranger Regiment at the Parade Grounds of the Special Operations Command, Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija.

Lt Gen Rolando Joselito D Bautista, Commanding General, Philippine Army, was the Presiding Officer for the ceremony while Defense Secretary Delfin N Lorenzana, served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.

Honors were feted outgoing Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Commander Major General Danilo G Pamonag, AFP and First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) Regiment Commander Brigadier General Rene Glen Paje, AFP.



The programme involved the Presentation of Award and Command Plaque to the outgoing commanders, followed by the Reading of Relief and Relinquishment of Command and the Lowering of their Personal Flag.

This was followed by the Assumption of Command and Receiving of the Command Symbol by the incoming SOCOM Commander MGen Ronnie Evangelista and Incoming FSRR Commander Col William N Gonzales.

CGPA Lt Gen Bautista then delivered his message.

The Special Operations Command (SOCOM) of the Philippine Army is the command that is responsible for planning, conducting, and supporting



special operations for the Philippine Army. Currently, units under SOCOM are the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne),Scout Ranger Regiment and the Light Reaction Regiment.

Meanwhile, the First Scout Ranger Regiment’s (FSSR) mission is to organize, train, equip and provide rapidly deployable forces and conduct special operations in support of SOCOM’s mission.

The regiment’s core capabilities are: direct action, jungle warfare, special reconnaissance, and sniping operations. AES / Photos and Report by LQG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/01/08/change-of-command-new-leadership-at-socom-and-fsrr/

DWDD: RELIEF OPERATIONS | NFWM gives aid to TY Vinta affected residents in Sirawai, Zamboanga Del Norte

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jan 8): RELIEF OPERATIONS  |  NFWM gives aid to TY Vinta affected residents in Sirawai, Zamboanga Del Norte

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE (DWDD) – The Naval Forces Western Mindanao through the Civil Military Operations Unit-Western Mindanao personnel together with BRP Subanon (AT 291), PC Felix Apolinario (PC 395) and Naval Reserve Center- Western Mindanao Reservist conducted Turn-Over of assorted Relief goods intended for the families affected by Typhoon Vinta at Sirawai Municipality, Zamboanga Del Norte on January 4, 2018. CMOU WM / MCAG







http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/01/08/relief-operations-nfwm-gives-aid-to-ty-vinta-affected-residents-in-sirawai-zamboanga-del-norte/

DWDD: MILITARY TRADITION | NETC New Year’s Call

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jan 8): MILITARY TRADITION  |  NETC New Year’s Call

SAN ANTONIO, Zambales (DWDD) – Traditional New Year’s Call to the Commander, Naval Education and Training Command, Rear Admiral Danilo R Rodelas AFP on January 8, 2018. NETC/MCAG













http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/01/08/military-tradition-netc-new-years-call/

DWDD: AFP RESERVE FORCE | Senate Bill No. 1607

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jan 8): AFP RESERVE FORCE  |  Senate Bill No. 1607




NAVAL STATION JOSE ANDRADA, Manila (DWDD) – In the past years since the passage into law of the RA 7077, it is undeniable that there are still certain gaps and loopholes that govern our State. Our reservists who untiringly and willingly protect and serve the Filipino people, more often than not, are unable to experience certain rights and privileges unlike our regular force. For an instance, numerous reservists continuously volunteer to offer their services in the hopes of maintaining the national security and they act on it without a glimpse of hesitation. Unfortunately, as they temporarily depart their civilian careers to serve our beloved country, they come back having been relieved or responsibility of their careers and they are experiencing discrimination in terms of job hiring, reinstatement, promotion, or any employment’s benefit. Even so, they unceasingly provide overwhelming sacrifices every time they respond to the State’s called to active duty.

The then Deputy Chief of Staff for Reservist and Retiree Affairs, J9, RADM ROBERTO A EMPEDRAD AFP, who is now the Acting Flag Officer In Command of the Philippine Navy, addressed these particular issues in the form of the Senate Bill No. 1607 also known as “An Act Strengthening the Employment Rights for Members of the Citizen Armed Forces or the Reserve Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and for other purposes” which was sponsored by Senator Paolo Benigno “Bam” A. Aquino. It captured the very rights of our reservists that were often left unacknowledged. The following are the highlights of the aforementioned bill: it aims to protect the reservists from any form of discrimination in terms of employment and reinstatement processes after having been deployed or mobilized; it assures the reservists of their civilian careers after their duty with recognition of the special needs and assistance of those who are temporarily or permanently injured; and it intends to professionalize the Reserve Force and assure them of their employment rights.

So now, we, the Philippine Navy, invite you to take part with us as we advocate for the rights of our brave reservists. Join us and together let us support the Senate Bill No. 1607, “Reservist Employment Rights.” NPAO/

http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/01/08/afp-reserve-force-senate-bill-no-1607/

DWDD: CHANGE OF COMMAND | New Leadership at SOCOM and FSRR 3

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jan 9): CHANGE OF COMMAND  |  New Leadership at SOCOM and FSRR 3

FORT RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija (DWDD) – A Joint Change of Command Ceremony was held for the Special Operations Command and First Scout Ranger Regiment at the Parade Grounds of the Special Operations Command, Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija.

Lt Gen Rolando Joselito D Bautista, Commanding General, Philippine Army, was the Presiding Officer for the ceremony while Defense Secretary Delfin N Lorenzana, served as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.

Honors were feted outgoing Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Commander Major General Danilo G Pamonag, AFP and First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) Regiment Commander Brigadier General Rene Glen Paje, AFP.

The programme involved the Presentation of Award and Command Plaque to the outgoing commanders, followed by the Reading of Relief and Relinquishment of Command and the Lowering of their Personal Flag.

This was followed by the Assumption of Command and Receiving of the Command Symbol by the incoming SOCOM Commander MGen Ronnie Evangelista and Incoming FSRR Commander Col William N Gonzales. AES / Photos and Report by LQG











http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/01/08/change-of-command-new-leadership-at-socom-and-fsrr-3/

DWDD: CRUMBLING MOVEMENT | NPA’s Organizer Leads Members to Surrender

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jan 9): CRUMBLING MOVEMENT  |  NPA’s Organizer Leads Members to Surrender

MAWAB, Compostela Valley (DWDD) – A total of 6 members of Underground Mass Organization (UGMO) of Guerilla Front 2, SMRC led by alias JIAN (not her true name), Komiteng Tig-Organisa (KTO) chairperson voluntarily surrendered to Headquarters 71st Infantry Battalion, Purok 8, Brgy Nueva Visayas, Mawab, Compostela Valley Province on January 6, 2018 at 10:00 in the morning.



KTO is the 2nd level of NPA’s organizing in the barangay with series of indoctrination and lectures to the members in order to prepare them for another stage until their shadow government will be realized and rule their own revolutionary administration in their guerilla bases.

According to alias JIAN, they [mass base] are pin-pointed only by members of the NPA and were given different tasks such as to expand their organized mass base, monitor presence of soldiers, and collect extortion money as revolutionary taxes.

“Nag surrender mi kay wala man mi kasabot sa ilang mga balaod. Dili man gyud mi gusto sa ilang mga ginapabuhat sa amoa batok sa gobyerno. Wala lang mi mabuhat kay ginahadlok man mi sa mga NPA mao nang midawat mi sa posisyon nga wala mi kabalo nga mabutang diay mi sa alaot”, said aka JIAN, KTO Chaiperson of Brgy Malamodao, Maco, Compostela Valley Province.



In the absence of mass supporters, the armed group will lost their access to the brgy and cut access toward financial and logistical resources.

“This Underground Mass Organizations or UGMOs are the breathing space of the NPA terrorists. Cutting off the mass support will deter them from entering their former comfort zone [brgys] and will definitely degrade the NPAs expansion program and decrease numbers of armed group recruits”, said Lieutenant Colonel Esteveyn E Ducusin, the Commanding Officer of Army’s 71st Infantry (Kaibigan) Battalion.

“Massive surrender of mass supporters from guerilla bases connotes that the NPA ideology and senseless struggle is failing and that the community already realized its baseless fight against the government.” Ducusin added.

As the new year begins, the 71IB thanked the people of Compostela Valley Province for the trust and confidence given to your Kaibigan troopers. Rest assured that we’ll remain steadfast and committed in performing our mandated task to deliver genuine peace in our area of operation.ARMY.MIL.PH/MCAG

http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/01/09/crumbling-movement-npas-organizer-leads-members-to-surrender/

DWDD: ROUND THE CLOCK | 220th Airlifters Maintains Quality Service amid Heavy Post-New Year Sortie

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jan 9): ROUND THE CLOCK  |  220th Airlifters Maintains Quality Service amid Heavy Post-New Year Sortie 



MACTAN AIRBASE, Cebu (DWDD) – As the whole country celebrated the Holiday Season of New Year 2018, personnel from the 220th Airlift Wing were working doubly hard, only to provide operational and airworthy aircraft for the post-new year sorties.

Heavy airlift sorties were conducted for the return flights of those who went on New Year’s break and other airlift requirements of Higher headquarters and Unified Commands.



Aircraft maintenance activities in the 220th Airlift Wing are one of the most challenging environment to work in considering that maintenance has to be carried on time and precise to keep the aircraft in the air. Adding to that complexity are the often vast amounts of data and procedures that need to be managed and to assure in-time compliance in the day to day pressure of keeping the fleet flying, safely and on time.

The Wing Commander, Brigadier General Stephen P Parreño AFP is keeping a watchful eye and close supervision on the conduct of the said activities.

“Maintaining these multi-engine aircraft is kept in compliance with all the operational and maintenance tasks, only to ensure continuous airworthiness”, BGen Parreño said. MCAG / PAF PIO / Photo Courtesy of Major Michael Marvin Manas PAF



http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/01/09/round-the-clock-220th-airlifters-maintains-quality-service-amid-heavy-post-new-year-sortie/