Monday, July 23, 2018

DWDD: SONA 2018 I SND, CSAFP arrives at Batasan

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 23): SONA 2018 I SND, CSAFP arrives at Batasan

BATASAN COMPLEX, Quezon City (DWDD) – Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez arrives at the Office for Legislative Affairs – AFP at the House of Representatives.


This was followed by the arrival of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and his Wife.



They were met and assisted by OLAAFP Officers headed by Chief, OLA Brigadier General Jess Estoesta AFP. Photo credits to Ana Villaflores, AFPOLA / AES / MCAG

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DWDD: TALK TO MEN | CGPA visits 803IBDe

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 23): TALK TO MEN | CGPA visits 803IBDe



CATARMAN, Northern Samar (DWDD) – Lieutenant General Rolando Joselito D Bautista AFP, Commanding General of Philippine Army, visits the 803rd Infantry Brigade, 8ID, PA on July 22, 2018.

Gen Bautista was welcomed by Colonel Ramil M Bitong INF (GSC) PA, Commander, 803Bde.

Highlights of said visit is the information Briefing; Talk to Men; Distribution of Books to Company Commanders; and Boodle Fight with the team Peacemaker. 803IBDe / MCAG
 










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DWDD: TALK TO MEN | CGPA visits 8ID

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 23): TALK TO MEN | CGPA visits 8ID

CAMP VICENTE LUKBAN, Catbalogan, Samar (DWDD) – Boosting the morale of troops, Lieutenant General Rolando Joselito D. Bautista AFP, Commanding General, Philippine Army visits the home of the Stormtroopers and led the Donning of Ranks to the newly promoted personnel of 63rd Infantry “Innovator” Battalion during the Talk to the Men at 8ID Grandstand on July 21, 2018. He also gave thanks to the 8th Infantry Division’s contribution to liberate Marawi from Maute-ISIS Terrorist group. 8DPAO / MCAG










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DWDD: BALIK BARIL PROGRAM | 4 North Cotabato towns hand over loose firearms to 6ID

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 23): BALIK BARIL PROGRAM | 4 North Cotabato towns hand over loose firearms to 6ID

 

CAMP GEN GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – A total of 254 loose firearms from the four municipalities of North Cotabato were handed over to the military this morning, July 19, 2018 at the provincial gymnasium in Amas, Kidapawan.

Brig Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana, Commander of 6th Infantry Division, formally received the firearms during the turnover ceremony coming from Aleosan, Kabacan, Pigcawayan and Libungan towns.

North Cotabato Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño-Mendoza, 602nd Brigade Commander Col. Alfredo V. Rosario, 34th Infantry Battalion Commander Angelo Lutera, Lt. Col. Ciriaco Lomas-e, Pigcawayan Mayor Eliseo Garcesa, Libungan Mayor Cristopher Cuan, Aleosan Mayor Vicente Sorupia, and Kabacan Mayor Herlo Guzman Jr. were present during the activity.

“I would like to thank the local chief executives of the Province of North Cotabato for their support and cooperation on campaign against loose firearms of the national leadership,” Brig. Gen. Sobejana said.

He also commended the leadership of Governor Lala for the effort and the positive response in the program that reached a total of 772 surrendered loose firearms to date in her province.

 

“The number of firearms surrendered can be translated into the reduction of crimes in the community that will greatly contribute to achieve long and lasting peace,” Brig. Gen. Sobejana added.

On the other hand, Governor Lala said that she will not stop until loose firearms are totally eradicated in her province.

Among the firearms surrendered were 3 cal 7.62mm sniper rifle, 5 cal 7.62mm M14, 2 caliber 5.56mm Ultimax, 2 caliber 5.56mm M16, 9 cal .50 sniper rifle, 1 cal .30 sniper rifle, 42 cal .30 Garrand, 44 cal .30 Mussel, 4 cal .30 Carbine, 1 cal .30 light machine gun, 3 cal .30 Browning Automatic rifle, 51 12-Gauge Shotgun, 43 cal 40mm M79 grenade launcher, 1 cal 40mm M203, 1 rocket propelled grenade, 4 60mm mortar, 1 single-shot pistol, 1 single-shot M16, 2 Thompson, 17 Springfield rifles, 2 Carbines, 2 cal 9mm UZI, 2 KG9, 2 12-gauge shot pistol, 1 cal .45 pistol, and 8 cal .38 revolver.

At present, a total 1,903 loose firearms were yielded to 6th Infantry Division. 6DPAO / MCAG
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DWDD: ENEMY CRUMBLING | High Ranking NPA Leader Arrested

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 23): ENEMY CRUMBLING | High Ranking NPA Leader Arrested



CAMP GEN MACARIO PERALTA, Jamindan, Capiz (DWDD) – By virtue of the arrest warrant for the crime of Murder and Frustrated Murder, elements of 803rd Infantry “Peacemaker” Brigade, 8th Infantry Division and the Northern Samar Provincial Police Office successfully arrested MARIETA BARTOLO a.k.a TAYANG, NPA top terrorist leader in Northern Samar and four (4) others on July 13, 2018 at Barangay Bangkerohan, Catarman, Northern Samar.

With this development, the Central Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines will exhaust all efforts and resources to sustain this victory and finally give our people the safe environment they long deserve! 3DPAO / MCAG

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DWDD: PUBLIC SERVICE | 1MBLT conducts All-in-One Mission in Pata, Sulu

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jul 23): PUBLIC SERVICE | 1MBLT conducts All-in-One Mission in Pata, Sulu

BARANGAY PATIAN, Pata, Sulu (DWDD) – The Marine Battalion Landing Team – 1 held a successful All-in-One Mission in Barangay Patian, Pata Sulu.

The officers and personnel of MBLT-1 delivered basic services together with personnel of the Parang District Hospital, Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista (KHTB) Station Hospital at PCF 393 Florencio Iñigo benefitting hundreds of residents of Brgy. Patian. MBLT1 / MCAG
 




















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