From MindaNews (Jul 3): 2 soldiers hurt in clash with BIFF in Maguindanao
Two soldiers were wounded when they engaged with rebels belonging to the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao Tuesday dawn, Army reports said.
The wounded soldiers were elements of the 33rd Infantry Battalion and were reportedly among those deployed to run after the BIFF after they received reports the threat group has already settled temporarily in Poblacion, Datu Paglas.
Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc, 33IB commander, refused to identify the injured soldiers as they have yet to inform their families.
Meantime, the Army has yet to confirm reports if indeed four BIFF members were killed during the firefight. They admitted they have not recovered bodies of any dead BIFF in the site even after the exchange of fires.
Cabunoc said that while firefight was ongoing, the 39th Infantry Battalion set up road blocks from Barangay Poblacion to Barangay Mayo, both in Datu Paglas, to monitor the presence of the BIFF in the area.
The roadblocks affected the traffic flow between Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat and Makilala and Kidapawan City in North Cotabato but Cabunoc said these were necessary to prevent the BIFF from inflicting further harm on soldiers and the communities.
Residents from war-torn barangays evacuated to the town center of Datu Paglas and sought temporary shelter at the town’s municipal gymnasium while others went to their relatives’ places as refugees, reports said.
The Army added that the fighting in Datu Paglas town was just a spillover of the military offensives they launched against the BIFF two weeks ago in General SK Pendatun and Pagalungan, Maguindanao.
http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2018/07/2-soldiers-hurt-in-clash-with-biff-in-maguindanao/
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Sayyaf man in terror list yields in Basilan province
From the Mindanao Examiner (Jul 3): Sayyaf man in terror list yields in Basilan province
The Philippine military said an Abu Sayyaf militant has surrendered in Basilan, one of 5 provinces under the Muslim autonomous region in Mindanao.
Omaidi Salain also surrendered his M16 automatic rifle to the 74th Infantry Battalion over the weekend in Tuburan town, but was only announced Monday.
Lt. Gen. Arnel dela Vega, chief of the Western Mindanao Command, said Salain was included in the military’s terror list. “Salain was formerly listed number 6 of other identified personalities in the Periodic Status Report of Basilan-based ASG / Urban Terrorist Group,” he said, adding, the militant will undergo investigation.
He said Salain confessed to have surrendered to avail of the government amnesty program which has been promised by President Rodrigo Duterte. “We hope that more Abu Sayyafs will decide to lay down their arms and choose to live a peaceful life. Rest assured they will be provided with livelihood programs to support their basic necessities,” Dela Vega said.
Seven other militants also surrendered recently in Sulu province, also in the autonomous region, and in Zamboanga City. Five Abu Sayyaf fighters, Utong Hatib Insah, Bensar Hatib Insah, Akag Hatib Insah, Kajang Uro and Atim Mandangan, surrendered to Mayor Samier Tan, of Maimbung town in Sulu.
The militants handed over their rifles to Tan and Lt. Col. Martin Daiz Jr, of the 41st Infantry Battalion. The military said the 5 Abu Sayyaf members returned to the fold of the law also to take advantage of the government’s amnesty program and live peacefully with their families.
Two other Abu Sayyaf fighters, identified only through their aliases Iddoh and Pogie, also yielded to the military in Zamboanga City over the weekend. The duo surrendered their rifles to Col. Leonel Nicolas, commander of Joint Task Force Zamboanga; and Colonel Teofilo Bailon Jr, of the Philippine Air Force.
http://mindanaoexaminernewspaper.blogspot.com/2018/07/sayyaf-man-in-terror-list-yields-in.html
The Philippine military said an Abu Sayyaf militant has surrendered in Basilan, one of 5 provinces under the Muslim autonomous region in Mindanao.
Omaidi Salain also surrendered his M16 automatic rifle to the 74th Infantry Battalion over the weekend in Tuburan town, but was only announced Monday.
Lt. Gen. Arnel dela Vega, chief of the Western Mindanao Command, said Salain was included in the military’s terror list. “Salain was formerly listed number 6 of other identified personalities in the Periodic Status Report of Basilan-based ASG / Urban Terrorist Group,” he said, adding, the militant will undergo investigation.
He said Salain confessed to have surrendered to avail of the government amnesty program which has been promised by President Rodrigo Duterte. “We hope that more Abu Sayyafs will decide to lay down their arms and choose to live a peaceful life. Rest assured they will be provided with livelihood programs to support their basic necessities,” Dela Vega said.
Seven other militants also surrendered recently in Sulu province, also in the autonomous region, and in Zamboanga City. Five Abu Sayyaf fighters, Utong Hatib Insah, Bensar Hatib Insah, Akag Hatib Insah, Kajang Uro and Atim Mandangan, surrendered to Mayor Samier Tan, of Maimbung town in Sulu.
The militants handed over their rifles to Tan and Lt. Col. Martin Daiz Jr, of the 41st Infantry Battalion. The military said the 5 Abu Sayyaf members returned to the fold of the law also to take advantage of the government’s amnesty program and live peacefully with their families.
Two other Abu Sayyaf fighters, identified only through their aliases Iddoh and Pogie, also yielded to the military in Zamboanga City over the weekend. The duo surrendered their rifles to Col. Leonel Nicolas, commander of Joint Task Force Zamboanga; and Colonel Teofilo Bailon Jr, of the Philippine Air Force.
http://mindanaoexaminernewspaper.blogspot.com/2018/07/sayyaf-man-in-terror-list-yields-in.html
DWDD: TALK WITH MEN | CSAFP visits troops of JTFs Basilan and Zamboanga
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 2): TALK WITH MEN | CSAFP visits troops of JTFs Basilan and Zamboanga
CAMP NAVARRO, Calarian, Zamboanga City (DWDD) – In his message to the troops of the Joint Task Forces Basilan and Zamboanga during his consecutive visit on July 01, 2018, AFP Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez, Jr. repeatedly reminded the soldiers to manage their finances properly and refrain from having multiple loans.
In Basilan, he also mentioned about the forthcoming change of leadership whereby Brigadier General Juvymax Uy will be designated as the Assistant Division Commander of the 6th Infantry Division and Colonel Fernando Reyeg will take over as the JTF Basilan commander.
General Galvez was welcomed by the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees of the two JTFs respectively.
He was given an operational update by the JTF officers on the ongoing military campaign in preventing and countering violent extremism.
CSAFP concluded by commending the troops of both JTFs for their numerous accomplishments and encouraged them to exert more effort to attain lasting peace in Mindanao. WESTMINCOM / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/talk-with-men-csafp-visits-troops-of-jtfs-basilan-and-zamboanga/
CAMP NAVARRO, Calarian, Zamboanga City (DWDD) – In his message to the troops of the Joint Task Forces Basilan and Zamboanga during his consecutive visit on July 01, 2018, AFP Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez, Jr. repeatedly reminded the soldiers to manage their finances properly and refrain from having multiple loans.
In Basilan, he also mentioned about the forthcoming change of leadership whereby Brigadier General Juvymax Uy will be designated as the Assistant Division Commander of the 6th Infantry Division and Colonel Fernando Reyeg will take over as the JTF Basilan commander.
General Galvez was welcomed by the officers, enlisted personnel, and civilian employees of the two JTFs respectively.
He was given an operational update by the JTF officers on the ongoing military campaign in preventing and countering violent extremism.
CSAFP concluded by commending the troops of both JTFs for their numerous accomplishments and encouraged them to exert more effort to attain lasting peace in Mindanao. WESTMINCOM / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/talk-with-men-csafp-visits-troops-of-jtfs-basilan-and-zamboanga/
DWDD: SECURING THE FUTURE | New PAF base in Balabac, Palawan
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 2): SECURING THE FUTURE | New PAF base in Balabac, Palawan
PALAWAN (DWDD) – A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between Palawan Governor Jose Chavez Alvarez and Philippine Air Force Commanding General Lieutenant General Galileo Gerard Kintanar Jr. for the establishment of a 300-hectare Air Force Base in Barangay Catagupan, Balabac town.
According to LTG Kintanar, “This is a significant and historic event giving us 300 hectares of precious land in southern Palawan, in a place where we’ll hopefully call later as the Balabac Air Base of the Philippine Air Force”.
Governor Alvarez said the setting aside of the government property is its contribution to the government’s efforts to secure the West Philippine Sea and the province’s southern border. He hopes that the presence of the military base will help spur economic growth in the southern corridor of the province.
“Indeed, this is a big milestone for us, as we impart on securing the future of the West Philippine Sea including our southern borders. Rest assured that we have a government here that is ready anytime,” Alvarez said.
The Municipality of Balabac is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Palawan, which has a population of 40,142. The municipality consists of some 36 islands, including the eponymous Balabac Island. It is notable for its uncommon indigenous plant and animal species, such as the nocturnal Philippine mouse-deer or Pilandok. It is also home to dugongs, saltwater crocodiles, sawfishes, and sea turtles. It is in the tentative list for a possible UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination due to the areas biodiversity and its terrestrial and marine ecosystems. AES / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/securing-the-future-new-paf-base-in-balabac-palawan/
PALAWAN (DWDD) – A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed between Palawan Governor Jose Chavez Alvarez and Philippine Air Force Commanding General Lieutenant General Galileo Gerard Kintanar Jr. for the establishment of a 300-hectare Air Force Base in Barangay Catagupan, Balabac town.
According to LTG Kintanar, “This is a significant and historic event giving us 300 hectares of precious land in southern Palawan, in a place where we’ll hopefully call later as the Balabac Air Base of the Philippine Air Force”.
Governor Alvarez said the setting aside of the government property is its contribution to the government’s efforts to secure the West Philippine Sea and the province’s southern border. He hopes that the presence of the military base will help spur economic growth in the southern corridor of the province.
“Indeed, this is a big milestone for us, as we impart on securing the future of the West Philippine Sea including our southern borders. Rest assured that we have a government here that is ready anytime,” Alvarez said.
The Municipality of Balabac is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Palawan, which has a population of 40,142. The municipality consists of some 36 islands, including the eponymous Balabac Island. It is notable for its uncommon indigenous plant and animal species, such as the nocturnal Philippine mouse-deer or Pilandok. It is also home to dugongs, saltwater crocodiles, sawfishes, and sea turtles. It is in the tentative list for a possible UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination due to the areas biodiversity and its terrestrial and marine ecosystems. AES / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/securing-the-future-new-paf-base-in-balabac-palawan/
DWDD: RIMPAC 2018 | PMC conducts Urban Operations Training
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 2): RIMPAC 2018 | PMC conducts Urban Operations Training
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (DWDD) – Members of the Philippine Marine Corps conduct Urban Operations Training at U.S. Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/rimpac-2018-pmc-conducts-urban-operations-training/
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (DWDD) – Members of the Philippine Marine Corps conduct Urban Operations Training at U.S. Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/rimpac-2018-pmc-conducts-urban-operations-training/
DWDD: RIMPAC 2018 | NAVSOG participates in Rope Insertion and Extraction Training
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 2): RIMPAC 2018 | NAVSOG participates in Rope Insertion and Extraction Training
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (DWDD) – The Philippine Navy’s Naval Special Operations Group (NAVSOG) personnel together with other Special Operations Force (SOF) of various navies participated in the lectures and demonstration on the Fast Rope Insertion and Extraction Training conducted by the U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (ABN) in connection with the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2018 Exercise at Wahiawa, Hawaii on June 27, 2018. NPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/rimpac-2018-navsog-participates-in-rope-insertion-and-extraction-training/
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (DWDD) – The Philippine Navy’s Naval Special Operations Group (NAVSOG) personnel together with other Special Operations Force (SOF) of various navies participated in the lectures and demonstration on the Fast Rope Insertion and Extraction Training conducted by the U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (ABN) in connection with the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2018 Exercise at Wahiawa, Hawaii on June 27, 2018. NPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/rimpac-2018-navsog-participates-in-rope-insertion-and-extraction-training/
DWDD: RIMPAC 2018 | Rim of the Pacific Exercise Opening Ceremony
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 2): RIMPAC 2018 | Rim of the Pacific Exercise Opening Ceremony
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (DWDD) – The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2018 formally began at Pier S-1A on June 29 2018 in a press conference led by the Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral (Adm.) John C. Aquilino, and the Commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet, Vice Adm. John D. Alexander.
Present in the event were all the component commanders and senior representatives of participating nations including our Philippine Navy contingent represented by the Commander of Naval Task Force 86, Capt. Ernesto O. Baldovino, along with Commanding Officer (CO) of BRP Davao Del Sur, Capt. Richard David, and CO of BRP Andres Bonifacio, Cdr. Jerry Garrido.
RIMPAC 2018 will run until Aug. 2, 2018. It is led by the United States Pacific Fleet through the Combined Task Force Commander, Vice Adm. Alexander. It is considered as the premiere and world’s largest naval drills currently participated by 25 nations including the Philippines, more than 45 ships and submarines, 200 aircraft and 25,000 plus personnel. NPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/rimpac-2018-rim-of-the-pacific-exercise-opening-ceremony/
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (DWDD) – The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2018 formally began at Pier S-1A on June 29 2018 in a press conference led by the Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral (Adm.) John C. Aquilino, and the Commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet, Vice Adm. John D. Alexander.
Present in the event were all the component commanders and senior representatives of participating nations including our Philippine Navy contingent represented by the Commander of Naval Task Force 86, Capt. Ernesto O. Baldovino, along with Commanding Officer (CO) of BRP Davao Del Sur, Capt. Richard David, and CO of BRP Andres Bonifacio, Cdr. Jerry Garrido.
RIMPAC 2018 will run until Aug. 2, 2018. It is led by the United States Pacific Fleet through the Combined Task Force Commander, Vice Adm. Alexander. It is considered as the premiere and world’s largest naval drills currently participated by 25 nations including the Philippines, more than 45 ships and submarines, 200 aircraft and 25,000 plus personnel. NPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/rimpac-2018-rim-of-the-pacific-exercise-opening-ceremony/
DWDD: Join the PHILIPPINE ARMY!
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 2): Join the PHILIPPINE ARMY!
Join the PHILIPPINE ARMY!
Serve the people. Secure the land.
Be an Army Officer:
For those who would want to become part of the Cadet Corps Armed Forces of the Philippines and later on serve as one of the leaders of the AFP, he/she may take the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) entrance examination.
The following are the qualifications to be a PMA Cadet:
For Officer Candidates that will undergo Officer Candidate Course (OCC), he/she must possess the following qualifications:
For Candidate Soldiers, he must possess the following qualifications:
Pay and Benefits
Landline: (02) 845-9555 local 6843
Cell phone: 0921-975-5548
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AROLuzonOfficialPage
Landline: (032) 231-5157
Cell phone: 0916-640-5919
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AROVisayasOfficialPage
Landline: (088) 850-5279
Cell phone: 0939-954-7673/0927-332-1077/0926-467-4644/0917-712-1222
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AROMindanaoOfficialPage
https://www.facebook.com/AROZamboangaOfficialPage
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/join-the-philippine-army/
Join the PHILIPPINE ARMY!
Serve the people. Secure the land.
Be an Army Officer:
For those who would want to become part of the Cadet Corps Armed Forces of the Philippines and later on serve as one of the leaders of the AFP, he/she may take the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) entrance examination.
The following are the qualifications to be a PMA Cadet:
- Natural born Filipino citizen
- Physically fit and of good moral character
- Single and has never been married
- Must pass the PMA Entrance Examination
- No administrative/criminal case
- At least high school graduate
- Height requirement for both male and female is 5 feet (not to exceed 6’4″ for both)
- At least 17 years old but not a day older than 22 years on 01 April of the year following the date of examination taken.
For Officer Candidates that will undergo Officer Candidate Course (OCC), he/she must possess the following qualifications:
- Holder of a baccalaureate degree;
- Natural-born Filipino
- 21 to 29 years of age upon admission (no age waiver);
- Single and never been married; never borne or sired a child;
- Height of not less than 5’0 ft. (152.4cm) both for male and female, but not more than 6’4” (193.04 cm);
- Of good moral character;
- Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active military service (P1 profile);
- Armed Forces of the Philippines Service Aptitude Test(AFPSAT) raw score of 71 or higher;
- Must have passed other pre-entry written examinations given by the Philippine Army (Army Qualifying Exam (AQE) & Special Written Exam (SWE)); and
- Must pass the Physical Medical Exam and Physical Fitness Test conducted in the Philippine Army thru PAOSC
- Commissioned in the Reserve Force as second lieutenant
- Must not be over 31 years old on the date of Called to Active Duty (CAD);
- Physically, mentally and psychologically fit for active military service (P1 profile);
- Holder of a baccalaureate degree;
- Height of not less than 5’0 ft. (152.4cm) both for male and female, but not more than 6’4” (193.04 cm);
- Of good moral character;
- AFPSAT raw score of 71 or higher;
- Must have passed other pre-entry written examinations given by the Philippine Army (AQE & SWE); and
- Must pass the PME and PFT conducted in the PA thru PAOSC
- Original Transcript of Records
- Original College Diploma
- NSO-Issued Birth Certificate (Original)
- Valid Identification Card
- 2×2 Picture
For Candidate Soldiers, he must possess the following qualifications:
- Natural-born Filipino citizen
- With 72 units in college or if a high school graduate, must possess technical skills/talents needed by the AFP;
- At least 18 to 23 years old before the date of appointment as Candidate Soldier;
- At least 5’0” or 60 inches in height. Similarly, height waiver is no longer issued by the Command;
- Single and without child;
- Of good moral character;
- AFPSAT score of at least 45;
- Must have passed the pre-qualifying PFT and PME; and
- Physically and mentally fit for military training
- Original Transcript of Record/Form 137
- Original College Diploma
- Original Birth Certificate (NSO)
- Valid Identification Card
- 2×2 Picture
Pay and Benefits
- Pay and allowances(Monthly Gross)
- Candidate Soldier – P15,765.00
- Private (Enlisted Personnel) – P22,204.00
- Offcer Candidate – P33,665.00
- 2LT (Call to Active Duty) – P36, 945.00
- Insurance and healthcare Benefits
- Billeting and housing privileges
- Job security
- Leadership and other skills trainings
- Opportunity for career advancement based on performance
- Opportunities for Post graduate Studies both within the country and abroad
- An opportunity to lead in the Army
ARMY RECRUITMENT OFFICE- LUZON (ARO-LUZON)
Fort Andres Bonifacio, Taguig CityLandline: (02) 845-9555 local 6843
Cell phone: 0921-975-5548
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AROLuzonOfficialPage
ARMY RECRUITMENT OFFICE- VISAYAS (ARO-VISAYAS)
Camp Lapu-lapu, Lahug, Cebu CityLandline: (032) 231-5157
Cell phone: 0916-640-5919
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AROVisayasOfficialPage
ARMY RECRUITMENT OFFICE- MINDANAO (ARO-MINDANAO)
Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro CityLandline: (088) 850-5279
Cell phone: 0939-954-7673/0927-332-1077/0926-467-4644/0917-712-1222
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AROMindanaoOfficialPage
https://www.facebook.com/AROZamboangaOfficialPage
FOR ENLISTMENT:
Interested aspirants may inquire at the nearest Regional Community Defense Groups (RCDGs), and any Army Units listed below.- Headquarters Philippine Army (Fort Bonifacio, Makati City)
- 5th Infantry Division (Gamu, Isabela)
- 7th Infantry Division ( Nueva Ecija)
- 1st RCDG ( Pangasinan)
- 3rd Infantry Division (Iloilo City)
- 8th Infantry Division (Catbalogan)
- 53rd Engineering Brigade (Cebu City)
- 1st Infantry Division (Zamboanga City)
- 4th Infantry Division (Cagayan de Oro)
- 6th Infantry Division (Cotabato City)
- 11 RCDG (Davao City)
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/03/join-the-philippine-army/
DRUG OPERATIONS | NOLCOM destroys Marijuana Plantation in Kalinga
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 2): DRUG OPERATIONS | NOLCOM destroys Marijuana Plantation in Kalinga
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – Vast plantations of illegal marijuana were seized by the government authorities in the mountains of Kalinga province morning of June 30, 2018 (Saturday).
Said marijuana plantations were raided, uprooted and burned down by the Joint elements of 50th Infantry “Duty and Country” Battalion (50IB) and 503rd Brigade (503Bde) both of the Joint Task Force (JTF) “Tala” under the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) from Region 1 (Ilocos Region), Region 2 (Cagayan Region), Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR), and the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO).
This is in line with the conduct of joint operations on Marijuana Eradication in the identified target areas, with the help and cooperation of the locals.
Several sites of marijuana plantations were destroyed having one (1) at Brgy. Loccong, Tinglayan, Kalinga and another seventeen (17) separate sites at Brgy. Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga.
Said plantation sites were estimated to have about seven thousand three hundred (7,300) square meters in land area, resulting to the eradication of thirty-seven thousand six hundred fifty (37,650) fully grown marijuana plants and seizure of ten (10) kilograms of dried marijuana stalks.
Overall, the joint operation which ended on 10:00 AM of same day, resulted to the destruction of the illegal items estimated to have a total value of eight million seven hundred twenty-two pesos (Php 8,722,000). NOLCOM will continue to provide assistance and support to Law Enforcement Operations being conducted together with other concerned Law Enforcement Agencies.
NOLCOM will remain as an active partner towards nation-building, in collaboration with other stakeholders.NOLCOM / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/02/drug-operations-nolcom-destroys-marijuana-plantation-in-kalinga/
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – Vast plantations of illegal marijuana were seized by the government authorities in the mountains of Kalinga province morning of June 30, 2018 (Saturday).
Said marijuana plantations were raided, uprooted and burned down by the Joint elements of 50th Infantry “Duty and Country” Battalion (50IB) and 503rd Brigade (503Bde) both of the Joint Task Force (JTF) “Tala” under the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM), the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) from Region 1 (Ilocos Region), Region 2 (Cagayan Region), Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR), and the Kalinga Provincial Police Office (KPPO).This is in line with the conduct of joint operations on Marijuana Eradication in the identified target areas, with the help and cooperation of the locals.
Several sites of marijuana plantations were destroyed having one (1) at Brgy. Loccong, Tinglayan, Kalinga and another seventeen (17) separate sites at Brgy. Buscalan, Tinglayan, Kalinga.
Said plantation sites were estimated to have about seven thousand three hundred (7,300) square meters in land area, resulting to the eradication of thirty-seven thousand six hundred fifty (37,650) fully grown marijuana plants and seizure of ten (10) kilograms of dried marijuana stalks.
Overall, the joint operation which ended on 10:00 AM of same day, resulted to the destruction of the illegal items estimated to have a total value of eight million seven hundred twenty-two pesos (Php 8,722,000). NOLCOM will continue to provide assistance and support to Law Enforcement Operations being conducted together with other concerned Law Enforcement Agencies.
NOLCOM will remain as an active partner towards nation-building, in collaboration with other stakeholders.NOLCOM / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/02/drug-operations-nolcom-destroys-marijuana-plantation-in-kalinga/
DWDD: FOCUSED MILITARY OPERATIONS | NOLCOM discovers another NPA encampment in Abra
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 2): FOCUSED MILITARY OPERATIONS | NOLCOM discovers another NPA encampment in Abra
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – Operating troops of Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) again discovered an encampment used by the Communist NPA Terrorist Group (CNTG) in Sitio Mabungtot, Brgy Ud-udiao, Sallapadan in the province of Abra on July 1, 2018 (Sunday).
The New People’s Army (NPA) campsite was found while Army soldiers of the 24th Infantry “On Guard” Battalion (24IB) of the Joint Task Force (JTF) “Kaugnay” were conducting Focused Military Operations (FMO).
Said abandoned encampment is located in a densely vegetated area that can accommodate eighteen (18) NPA terrorists, which area is about a hundred square meters.
Found at the said encampment were personal belongings of female NPA members, medicines and food sachets.
NOLCOM troops will be relentless in keeping the enemies of the state on the run to deprive them the opportunity to recruit new members, extort from the people and further execute its hostile plans that will endanger the lives of the security forces and the civilians.
NOLCOM also recognizes the important role of the community to make the counter-insurgency effort more sustainable and meaningful in attaining lasting peace. NOLCOM / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/02/focused-military-operations-nolcom-discovers-another-npa-encampment-in-abra/
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – Operating troops of Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) again discovered an encampment used by the Communist NPA Terrorist Group (CNTG) in Sitio Mabungtot, Brgy Ud-udiao, Sallapadan in the province of Abra on July 1, 2018 (Sunday).
The New People’s Army (NPA) campsite was found while Army soldiers of the 24th Infantry “On Guard” Battalion (24IB) of the Joint Task Force (JTF) “Kaugnay” were conducting Focused Military Operations (FMO).
Said abandoned encampment is located in a densely vegetated area that can accommodate eighteen (18) NPA terrorists, which area is about a hundred square meters.
Found at the said encampment were personal belongings of female NPA members, medicines and food sachets.
NOLCOM troops will be relentless in keeping the enemies of the state on the run to deprive them the opportunity to recruit new members, extort from the people and further execute its hostile plans that will endanger the lives of the security forces and the civilians.
NOLCOM also recognizes the important role of the community to make the counter-insurgency effort more sustainable and meaningful in attaining lasting peace. NOLCOM / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/07/02/focused-military-operations-nolcom-discovers-another-npa-encampment-in-abra/
NDF/CPP-IB: Reaction to Lorenzana’s anti-peace talks policy declaration
CPP Information Bureau propaganda statement posted to the National Democratic Front (NDF) Website (Jul 2): Reaction to Lorenzana’s anti-peace talks policy declaration
Information Bureau
Communist Party of the Philippines
July 2, 2018
Gen. Lorenzana, defense secretary, has elaborated the anti-peace talks policy of the Duterte regime. In a piece entitled “The Public Should Know” attributed to him, he cites eight reasons “why we will stop Peace Negotiations.” Indeed, for quite a while now, it has been Lorenzana, who has in fact, been defining the Duterte regime’s true anti-peace policy based on his one-track militarist mindset.
To Lorenzana and his ilk of fascists, including Duterte himself, the only solution to the civil war in the country is the military solution. This is the old 1930s dogma promoted by the US military, who sees profit in every war it instigates and foments.
Lorenzana is a war promoter and consummate militarist. He wants no non-military end to the civil war in the Philippines. He fears losing significance if the present civil war in the country is settled politically through peace negotiations. To him, the only solution is to recruit more and more soldiers to the AFP in order to lay siege on thousands of barrios nationwide and sow terror among the people. To the broad masses of workers and peasants, Duterte, Lorenzana and the AFP, are the real terrorists.
Lorenzana, who once served as the military attache in Washington, is a big US military sales agent in the Philippine government (recall how he rejected the 5,000 AKs from China for the AFP and disposed it to the PNP). He is the zealous US sentry that ensures that the AFP will always remain as the key pillar of US hegemonism in the Philippines.
https://www.ndfp.org/reaction-to-lorenzanas-anti-peace-talks-policy-declaration/
Information Bureau
Communist Party of the Philippines
July 2, 2018
Gen. Lorenzana, defense secretary, has elaborated the anti-peace talks policy of the Duterte regime. In a piece entitled “The Public Should Know” attributed to him, he cites eight reasons “why we will stop Peace Negotiations.” Indeed, for quite a while now, it has been Lorenzana, who has in fact, been defining the Duterte regime’s true anti-peace policy based on his one-track militarist mindset.
To Lorenzana and his ilk of fascists, including Duterte himself, the only solution to the civil war in the country is the military solution. This is the old 1930s dogma promoted by the US military, who sees profit in every war it instigates and foments.
Lorenzana is a war promoter and consummate militarist. He wants no non-military end to the civil war in the Philippines. He fears losing significance if the present civil war in the country is settled politically through peace negotiations. To him, the only solution is to recruit more and more soldiers to the AFP in order to lay siege on thousands of barrios nationwide and sow terror among the people. To the broad masses of workers and peasants, Duterte, Lorenzana and the AFP, are the real terrorists.
Lorenzana, who once served as the military attache in Washington, is a big US military sales agent in the Philippine government (recall how he rejected the 5,000 AKs from China for the AFP and disposed it to the PNP). He is the zealous US sentry that ensures that the AFP will always remain as the key pillar of US hegemonism in the Philippines.
https://www.ndfp.org/reaction-to-lorenzanas-anti-peace-talks-policy-declaration/
CPP/CPP-IB: Reaction to Lorenzana’s anti-peace talks policy declaration
CPP Information Bureau propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Jul 2): Reaction to Lorenzana’s anti-peace talks policy declaration
Information Bureau
Communist Party of the Philippines
2 July 2018
Gen. Lorenzana, defense secretary, has elaborated the anti-peace talks policy of the Duterte regime. In a piece entitled “The Public Should Know” attributed to him, he cites eight reasons “why we will stop Peace Negotiations.” Indeed, for quite a while now, it has been Lorenzana, who has in fact, been defining the Duterte regime’s true anti-peace policy based on his one-track militarist mindset.
To Lorenzana and his ilk of fascists, including Duterte himself, the only solution to the civil war in the country is the military solution. This is the old 1930s dogma promoted by the US military, who sees profit in every war it instigates and foments.
Lorenzana is a war promoter and consummate militarist. He wants no non-military end to the civil war in the Philippines. He fears losing significance if the present civil war in the country is settled politically through peace negotiations. To him, the only solution is to recruit more and more soldiers to the AFP in order to lay siege on thousands of barrios nationwide and sow terror among the people. To the broad masses of workers and peasants, Duterte, Lorenzana and the AFP, are the real terrorists.
Lorenzana, who once served as the military attache in Washington (and who Duterte himself referred to as a CIA agent), is a big US military sales agent in the Philippine government (recall how he rejected the 5,000 AKs from China for the AFP and disposed it to the PNP). He is the zealous US sentry that ensures that the AFP will always remain as the key pillar of US hegemonism in the Philippines.
https://www.philippinerevolution.info/statements/20180702-reaction-to-lorenzanas-anti-peace-talks-policy-declaration
Information Bureau
Communist Party of the Philippines
2 July 2018
To Lorenzana and his ilk of fascists, including Duterte himself, the only solution to the civil war in the country is the military solution. This is the old 1930s dogma promoted by the US military, who sees profit in every war it instigates and foments.
Lorenzana is a war promoter and consummate militarist. He wants no non-military end to the civil war in the Philippines. He fears losing significance if the present civil war in the country is settled politically through peace negotiations. To him, the only solution is to recruit more and more soldiers to the AFP in order to lay siege on thousands of barrios nationwide and sow terror among the people. To the broad masses of workers and peasants, Duterte, Lorenzana and the AFP, are the real terrorists.
Lorenzana, who once served as the military attache in Washington (and who Duterte himself referred to as a CIA agent), is a big US military sales agent in the Philippine government (recall how he rejected the 5,000 AKs from China for the AFP and disposed it to the PNP). He is the zealous US sentry that ensures that the AFP will always remain as the key pillar of US hegemonism in the Philippines.
https://www.philippinerevolution.info/statements/20180702-reaction-to-lorenzanas-anti-peace-talks-policy-declaration
CPP/NPA-Eastern Visayas: On the fake statement attributed to the Nida Cantong Command in Northern Samar and other fake news
NPA-Eastern Visayas propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Jul 2): On the fake statement attributed to the Nida Cantong Command in Northern Samar and other fake news
The Efren Martires Command of the New People’s Army-Eastern Visayas disowns the audio statement by Lito Moreno, who claims to be the spokesperson of the Nida Cantong Command, and aired over DYVL radio station in Tacloban City last June 30 ostensibly in reaction to a vulgar outburst by GRP President Rodrigo Duterte. The Nida Cantong Command is the front operations command of the NPA in the first congressional district of Northern Samar, but it has no spokesperson by that name. Any statement by the NPA in Northern Samar must also be approved by the Rodante Urtal Command, the provincial operations command, which has communicated through official line that there is no such spokesperson or statement from the Nida Cantong Command.
Last May 25, fake news also came out through Bombo Radyo Tacloban in the form of an alleged statement by the Jovito Ragay Command over the armed engagement between the NPA and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Hindang, Leyte. It is impossible for the Jovito Ragay Command to issue such a statement because it is a front operations command in Samar province, while the incident happened in Leyte, outside its area of responsibility. The NPA command for the entire Leyte Island is the Mt. Amandewin Command.
We in the Efren Martires Command call on the media in Eastern Visayas to be vigilant and uphold press freedom against the psychological operations, disinformation and fake news churned out by the AFP and the US-Duterte regime. The media can contact and interview the Efren Martires Command through its e-mail line, and additionally seek verification of any statement issued by the NPA and the revolutionary movement in Eastern Visayas.
https://www.philippinerevolution.info/statements/20180702-on-the-fake-statement-attributed-to-the-nida-cantong-command-in-northern-samar-and-other-fa
The Efren Martires Command of the New People’s Army-Eastern Visayas disowns the audio statement by Lito Moreno, who claims to be the spokesperson of the Nida Cantong Command, and aired over DYVL radio station in Tacloban City last June 30 ostensibly in reaction to a vulgar outburst by GRP President Rodrigo Duterte. The Nida Cantong Command is the front operations command of the NPA in the first congressional district of Northern Samar, but it has no spokesperson by that name. Any statement by the NPA in Northern Samar must also be approved by the Rodante Urtal Command, the provincial operations command, which has communicated through official line that there is no such spokesperson or statement from the Nida Cantong Command.
Last May 25, fake news also came out through Bombo Radyo Tacloban in the form of an alleged statement by the Jovito Ragay Command over the armed engagement between the NPA and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Hindang, Leyte. It is impossible for the Jovito Ragay Command to issue such a statement because it is a front operations command in Samar province, while the incident happened in Leyte, outside its area of responsibility. The NPA command for the entire Leyte Island is the Mt. Amandewin Command.
We in the Efren Martires Command call on the media in Eastern Visayas to be vigilant and uphold press freedom against the psychological operations, disinformation and fake news churned out by the AFP and the US-Duterte regime. The media can contact and interview the Efren Martires Command through its e-mail line, and additionally seek verification of any statement issued by the NPA and the revolutionary movement in Eastern Visayas.
https://www.philippinerevolution.info/statements/20180702-on-the-fake-statement-attributed-to-the-nida-cantong-command-in-northern-samar-and-other-fa
CPP/NPA-Central Negros: Druglords sa Guihulngan kag Bug-os nga Negros Oriental Protektado sang PNP kag AFP
NPA-Central Negros propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Jul 1): Druglords sa Guihulngan kag Bug-os nga Negros Oriental Protektado sang PNP kag AFP
JB Regalado, Spokesperson
NPA-Central Negros (Leonardo Panaligan Command)
1 July 2018
Press Release
Wala untat ang paglusot sang Shabu sa Guihulngan kag bug-os nga Negros Oriental bangud sang paghatag proteksyon sang mga spoiled brats nga PNP kag AFP sa mga druglords, sa pihak sang tudo-kampanya “Oplan Tokhang” sang US-Duterte nga rehimen.
Sandig sa datus nga nakuha sang NPA gikan sa mga dokumento kag Cellphones sang kapulisan sa Guihulngan sadtong Hulyo 21, 2017 nga ambus sang NPA sa nasambit nga PNP unit, halos indi maisip nga “drug users kag pushers” ang na-arestar kag kuno nagsurender sa “Oplan Tokhang”. Apang matapos sang ambus, halin sadtong Hulyo 23, 2017 tubtob Hunyo 2018, naglab-ot na sa 32 ka mga ultimo nga pumuluyo ang nangin biktima sang extra-judicial killings sa Guihulngan. Napulo (10) sa mga ginpatay, mga aktibista kag progresibong pwersa. Samtang 22 naman nga mga inosenteng sibilyan ang ginpamatay nga may “drug related” nga kaso. Ini tanan mga “unsolved cases” samtang wala naman bisan isa sa mga druglords sa Guihulngan ang nadakpan ukon ginpasakaan sang kaso sang US-Duterte nga rehimen.
Ang 22 ka mga indibidwal nga nagkalamatay, biktima lang sang kumpetensyahanay sang 2 ka druglords sa pagpalusot kag pagbaligya sang druga sa Guihulngan kag Negros Oriental. Banggi-anay sang mga sindikato sa druga nga halin sa Cebu City kag San Carlos, Negros Occidental.
Indi lipod sa pumuluyo sang Guihulngan kag sa NPA, duha (2) lang ka mga dalagko nga druglords ang nagadominar sang illegal nga druga sa lugar. Isa na si Mike “Dongkoy” Jakosalem sa Brgy. Humay-humay kag isa pa sa mga Local Executives.
Si Mike Jakosalem isa sa mga Confidential Agents (CA-0421) sang Regional Intelligence Division (RID-PNP-PRO 7) idalum kay PSSUPT. Jonathan Cabal nga nakabase sa Camp Sergio Osmeña Sr. Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City. Katapo man siya sang Active Civilian Taskforce (ACTAF) upod sa iya asawa nga si Maria Teresa M. Reyes. Ang ACTAF nakabase sa Jugan Consolacion, Cebu City idalum kay PSSUPT. Edgar DM Cacayan, Regional Chief CIDG7 bilang adviser kag sa Handler nga si PSUPT. Eduardo N. Mara.
Ginagamit ni Mike Jakosalem bilang Confidential Agent sa pagpatigayon sang iya mga illegal kag kontra-pumuluyo nga mga aktibidad pareho sang pagbaligya sang shabu, paghupot sang mga armas, goons, tubtob sa pagpatay sang ila mga kakumpetensya kag iban pa.
Rason sang korus nga nagadepensa ang Guihulngan Acting Police Chief Supt. Mario Baquiran, NORPPO PNP-Chief S/Supt. Raul Tacaca kag 303rd Infantry Brigade CMO-Officer Capt. Ruel Llanes kay Mike Jakosalem batok sa NPA.
Ginahangkat sang LPC-NPA si Maj. Dinoh Dolina sang 3ID, Col. Alberto Desoyo sang 303rd Bde PA, S/Supt. Raul Tacaca sang NORPPO kag Supt. Mario Baquiran sang PNP-Guihulngan nga mangin tampad kamo sa inyo serbisyo sa pumuluyo. Ang matuod, wala kasolbaran ang problema sa illegal nga druga sa pungsod bangud sang inyo muklat nga paghatag proteksyon sa mga druglords.
Ang “Oplan Tokhang” ginagamit lamang sang mapintas nga rehimeng US-Duterte paagi sa pasistang AFP, PNP kag death squads agud lagson kag pahipuson ang mga aktibista, demokratiko kag progresibong sektor, mga kritiko kag lakip na ang bug-os nga rebolusyonaryong hublag sa pagpanguna sang CPP/NPA/NDF.
https://www.philippinerevolution.info/statements/20180701-druglords-sa-guihulngan-kag-bug-os-nga-negros-oriental-protektado-sang-pnp-kag-afp
JB Regalado, Spokesperson
NPA-Central Negros (Leonardo Panaligan Command)
1 July 2018
Press Release
Wala untat ang paglusot sang Shabu sa Guihulngan kag bug-os nga Negros Oriental bangud sang paghatag proteksyon sang mga spoiled brats nga PNP kag AFP sa mga druglords, sa pihak sang tudo-kampanya “Oplan Tokhang” sang US-Duterte nga rehimen.
Sandig sa datus nga nakuha sang NPA gikan sa mga dokumento kag Cellphones sang kapulisan sa Guihulngan sadtong Hulyo 21, 2017 nga ambus sang NPA sa nasambit nga PNP unit, halos indi maisip nga “drug users kag pushers” ang na-arestar kag kuno nagsurender sa “Oplan Tokhang”. Apang matapos sang ambus, halin sadtong Hulyo 23, 2017 tubtob Hunyo 2018, naglab-ot na sa 32 ka mga ultimo nga pumuluyo ang nangin biktima sang extra-judicial killings sa Guihulngan. Napulo (10) sa mga ginpatay, mga aktibista kag progresibong pwersa. Samtang 22 naman nga mga inosenteng sibilyan ang ginpamatay nga may “drug related” nga kaso. Ini tanan mga “unsolved cases” samtang wala naman bisan isa sa mga druglords sa Guihulngan ang nadakpan ukon ginpasakaan sang kaso sang US-Duterte nga rehimen.
Ang 22 ka mga indibidwal nga nagkalamatay, biktima lang sang kumpetensyahanay sang 2 ka druglords sa pagpalusot kag pagbaligya sang druga sa Guihulngan kag Negros Oriental. Banggi-anay sang mga sindikato sa druga nga halin sa Cebu City kag San Carlos, Negros Occidental.
Indi lipod sa pumuluyo sang Guihulngan kag sa NPA, duha (2) lang ka mga dalagko nga druglords ang nagadominar sang illegal nga druga sa lugar. Isa na si Mike “Dongkoy” Jakosalem sa Brgy. Humay-humay kag isa pa sa mga Local Executives.
Si Mike Jakosalem isa sa mga Confidential Agents (CA-0421) sang Regional Intelligence Division (RID-PNP-PRO 7) idalum kay PSSUPT. Jonathan Cabal nga nakabase sa Camp Sergio Osmeña Sr. Osmeña Blvd. Cebu City. Katapo man siya sang Active Civilian Taskforce (ACTAF) upod sa iya asawa nga si Maria Teresa M. Reyes. Ang ACTAF nakabase sa Jugan Consolacion, Cebu City idalum kay PSSUPT. Edgar DM Cacayan, Regional Chief CIDG7 bilang adviser kag sa Handler nga si PSUPT. Eduardo N. Mara.
Ginagamit ni Mike Jakosalem bilang Confidential Agent sa pagpatigayon sang iya mga illegal kag kontra-pumuluyo nga mga aktibidad pareho sang pagbaligya sang shabu, paghupot sang mga armas, goons, tubtob sa pagpatay sang ila mga kakumpetensya kag iban pa.
Rason sang korus nga nagadepensa ang Guihulngan Acting Police Chief Supt. Mario Baquiran, NORPPO PNP-Chief S/Supt. Raul Tacaca kag 303rd Infantry Brigade CMO-Officer Capt. Ruel Llanes kay Mike Jakosalem batok sa NPA.
Ginahangkat sang LPC-NPA si Maj. Dinoh Dolina sang 3ID, Col. Alberto Desoyo sang 303rd Bde PA, S/Supt. Raul Tacaca sang NORPPO kag Supt. Mario Baquiran sang PNP-Guihulngan nga mangin tampad kamo sa inyo serbisyo sa pumuluyo. Ang matuod, wala kasolbaran ang problema sa illegal nga druga sa pungsod bangud sang inyo muklat nga paghatag proteksyon sa mga druglords.
Ang “Oplan Tokhang” ginagamit lamang sang mapintas nga rehimeng US-Duterte paagi sa pasistang AFP, PNP kag death squads agud lagson kag pahipuson ang mga aktibista, demokratiko kag progresibong sektor, mga kritiko kag lakip na ang bug-os nga rebolusyonaryong hublag sa pagpanguna sang CPP/NPA/NDF.
https://www.philippinerevolution.info/statements/20180701-druglords-sa-guihulngan-kag-bug-os-nga-negros-oriental-protektado-sang-pnp-kag-afp
4 BIFF killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Maguindanao clashes
From the Philippine Star (Jul 2): 4 BIFF killed, 2 soldiers wounded in Maguindanao clashes
The 6th ID sent reinforcements but the militants retreated into the Liguasan Delta as they were closing in. AFP, file
MAGUINDANAO, Philippines — Clashes in Maguindanao on Sunday left four members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters dead and two soldiers wounded.
The BIFF uses the Islamic State flag and is opposed to the peace process between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
The first two BIFF fatalities, Muktar Undi and Orai Sangkay, were killed in a gunfight with personnel of the 21st Mechanized Infantry Company in Barangay Pamalian in Shariff Saydona Mustapha town in Maguindanao.
The hostilities erupted when BIFF gunmen attacked soldiers dispatched to Barangay Pamalian to check on reports that BIFF militants were collecting money from residents.
The soldiers, led by 1Lt. Juvylito Lisondra, returned fire and engaged their attackers in an hour-long firefight.
The BIFF bandits who ambushed Lisondra and his companions retreated to the Liguasan Delta as reinforcements from the Army's 57th Infantry Battalion and the 64th Division Reconnaissance Company of the 6th Infantry Division were closing in.
Members of municipal peace and order councils in the second district of Maguindanao province confirmed the deaths of Undi and Sangkay in the encounter.
Staff Sgt. Alfredo Tambo and Private 1st Class Ian Cajeta of the 21st Mechanized Infantry Company were wounded in another firefight several hours later with BIFF bandits in Barangay Elian in nearby Datu Saudi-Ampatuan.
Tambo and Cajeta were in a platoon sent to patrol open fields in Barangay Elian when BIFF members attacked from two directions.
Two more terrorists, whom barangay folk identified as Aliman Bontah and Idris Udar, reportedly perished in the gunfight.
Capt. Arvin Encinas, public affairs officer of 6th ID, said the wounded Tambo and Cajeta were rushed to a hospital.
The clashes on Sunday preceded skirmishes between BIFF bandits and soldiers in the Pusao area at the boundary of the Saydona and Datu Saudi towns on Monday morning.
Local officials said the encounter was provoked by the BIFF's incursion into a farming community there to collect rice and money from villagers.
Encinas said the tactical maneuvers of 6th ID in the second district of Maguindanao are law enforcement operations meant to weaken the BIFF.
The group, which has three factions, espouses hatred of the government and stokes public animosity against non-Muslims.
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/07/02/1829896/4-biff-killed-2-soldiers-wounded-maguindanao-clashes
The 6th ID sent reinforcements but the militants retreated into the Liguasan Delta as they were closing in. AFP, file
MAGUINDANAO, Philippines — Clashes in Maguindanao on Sunday left four members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters dead and two soldiers wounded.
The BIFF uses the Islamic State flag and is opposed to the peace process between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.
The first two BIFF fatalities, Muktar Undi and Orai Sangkay, were killed in a gunfight with personnel of the 21st Mechanized Infantry Company in Barangay Pamalian in Shariff Saydona Mustapha town in Maguindanao.
The hostilities erupted when BIFF gunmen attacked soldiers dispatched to Barangay Pamalian to check on reports that BIFF militants were collecting money from residents.
The soldiers, led by 1Lt. Juvylito Lisondra, returned fire and engaged their attackers in an hour-long firefight.
The BIFF bandits who ambushed Lisondra and his companions retreated to the Liguasan Delta as reinforcements from the Army's 57th Infantry Battalion and the 64th Division Reconnaissance Company of the 6th Infantry Division were closing in.
Members of municipal peace and order councils in the second district of Maguindanao province confirmed the deaths of Undi and Sangkay in the encounter.
Staff Sgt. Alfredo Tambo and Private 1st Class Ian Cajeta of the 21st Mechanized Infantry Company were wounded in another firefight several hours later with BIFF bandits in Barangay Elian in nearby Datu Saudi-Ampatuan.
Tambo and Cajeta were in a platoon sent to patrol open fields in Barangay Elian when BIFF members attacked from two directions.
Two more terrorists, whom barangay folk identified as Aliman Bontah and Idris Udar, reportedly perished in the gunfight.
Capt. Arvin Encinas, public affairs officer of 6th ID, said the wounded Tambo and Cajeta were rushed to a hospital.
The clashes on Sunday preceded skirmishes between BIFF bandits and soldiers in the Pusao area at the boundary of the Saydona and Datu Saudi towns on Monday morning.
Local officials said the encounter was provoked by the BIFF's incursion into a farming community there to collect rice and money from villagers.
Encinas said the tactical maneuvers of 6th ID in the second district of Maguindanao are law enforcement operations meant to weaken the BIFF.
The group, which has three factions, espouses hatred of the government and stokes public animosity against non-Muslims.
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/07/02/1829896/4-biff-killed-2-soldiers-wounded-maguindanao-clashes
Army, police thwart BIFF 'show of force' in Maguindanao town
From the Philippine Star (Jul 3): Army, police thwart BIFF 'show of force' in Maguindanao town
In this file photo, soldiers of the 33rd Infantry Battalion hoisting the Philippine flag in an area of the Liguasan Delta that they cleared of militants. The 33rd IB and police thwarted the planned BIFF attack in Datu Paglas. 6th Infantry Division, released
MAGUINDANAO, Philippines — Authorities foiled on Tuesday an attempt by militants to show force and hoist the Islamic State flag in a populated area in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao.
Personnel of the Army's 33rd Infantry Battalion and the police Special Action Force reportedly wounded two members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in firefights in the Mupak area of Datu Paglas after dawn Tuesday.
Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, said the joint operation by the 33rd IB and the SAF was carried out after BIFF gunmen led by Abu Solaiman rejected appeals by local officials in Datu Paglas for them to leave.
Sobejana said the operation was properly coordinated with the local government unit of Datu Paglas, located in the second district of Maguindanao, and commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in the municipality.
Abu Solaiman and his followers fled to the nearby Liguasan Delta when soldiers dispatched to neutralize them started bombarding their positions with 81-mm mortars.
Municipal officials said they have alerted villagers of their request for authorities to drive the BIFF militants away, enabling them to relocate to safer areas shortly before the firefights erupted.
Barangay folk told reporters that two BIFF bandits, identified only as Awil and Gadoh, were wounded in the hostilities.
Local clerics who know the duo said Awil hails from Barangay Pusao in Shariff Saidona Mustapha, hometown of the terrorist Abu Toraife, leader of one of three factions in the BIFF.
Capt. Arvin Encinas, public affairs officer of 6th ID, said they received feedback from residents that Abu Solaiman’s group planned a show of force somewhere in Datu Paglas as a diversion amid an ongoing offensive against BIFF forces in Maguindanao.
Soldiers killed four BIFF bandits in a series of encounters in the province on Sunday.
Muktar Undi and Orai Sangkay were killed in a gunfight with personnel of the 21st Mechanized Infantry Company in Barangay Pamalian in Saidona town Sunday.
Two other BIFF bandits, Aliman Bontah and Idris Udar, perished in a clash with personnel of the same unit in Barangay Elian, Datu Saudi two hours later.
More encounters between BIFF gunmen and pursuing units of the 6th ID in nearby towns ensued on Monday.
Sgt. Jose Nasar De Luna was killed Monday in a gunfight with militants in Barangay Pusao, Shariff Saidona Mustapha that left his companion, Pvt. Roy Mark Exiomo, wounded.
The two soldiers were in a platoon dispatched to run after a group of BIFF bandits collecting food and money from villagers.
Abu Solaiman’s group was first noticed on Monday afternoon by residents of Mupak, an agricultural community in Datu Paglas. The group seemed to be preparing for an attack, residents said.
Local officials said the group was to hoist the black Islamic State flag near the town proper of Datu Paglas to trigger panic among residents and divert the attention of Army units chasing BIFF forces in nearby towns.
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2018/07/03/1830206/army-police-thwart-biff-show-force-maguindanao-town
Personnel of the Army's 33rd Infantry Battalion and the police Special Action Force reportedly wounded two members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in firefights in the Mupak area of Datu Paglas after dawn Tuesday.
Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Army’s 6th Infantry Division, said the joint operation by the 33rd IB and the SAF was carried out after BIFF gunmen led by Abu Solaiman rejected appeals by local officials in Datu Paglas for them to leave.
Sobejana said the operation was properly coordinated with the local government unit of Datu Paglas, located in the second district of Maguindanao, and commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in the municipality.
Abu Solaiman and his followers fled to the nearby Liguasan Delta when soldiers dispatched to neutralize them started bombarding their positions with 81-mm mortars.
Municipal officials said they have alerted villagers of their request for authorities to drive the BIFF militants away, enabling them to relocate to safer areas shortly before the firefights erupted.
Barangay folk told reporters that two BIFF bandits, identified only as Awil and Gadoh, were wounded in the hostilities.
Local clerics who know the duo said Awil hails from Barangay Pusao in Shariff Saidona Mustapha, hometown of the terrorist Abu Toraife, leader of one of three factions in the BIFF.
Capt. Arvin Encinas, public affairs officer of 6th ID, said they received feedback from residents that Abu Solaiman’s group planned a show of force somewhere in Datu Paglas as a diversion amid an ongoing offensive against BIFF forces in Maguindanao.
Soldiers killed four BIFF bandits in a series of encounters in the province on Sunday.
Muktar Undi and Orai Sangkay were killed in a gunfight with personnel of the 21st Mechanized Infantry Company in Barangay Pamalian in Saidona town Sunday.
Two other BIFF bandits, Aliman Bontah and Idris Udar, perished in a clash with personnel of the same unit in Barangay Elian, Datu Saudi two hours later.
More encounters between BIFF gunmen and pursuing units of the 6th ID in nearby towns ensued on Monday.
Sgt. Jose Nasar De Luna was killed Monday in a gunfight with militants in Barangay Pusao, Shariff Saidona Mustapha that left his companion, Pvt. Roy Mark Exiomo, wounded.
The two soldiers were in a platoon dispatched to run after a group of BIFF bandits collecting food and money from villagers.
Abu Solaiman’s group was first noticed on Monday afternoon by residents of Mupak, an agricultural community in Datu Paglas. The group seemed to be preparing for an attack, residents said.
Local officials said the group was to hoist the black Islamic State flag near the town proper of Datu Paglas to trigger panic among residents and divert the attention of Army units chasing BIFF forces in nearby towns.
https://www.philstar.com/nation/2018/07/03/1830206/army-police-thwart-biff-show-force-maguindanao-town