CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City-Joint elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police conducted a joint law enforcement operation Friday, March 13, that led to the death of top New People’s Army leader Julius Soriano Giron.
Giron is the head of the so-called National Military Commission of the Communist Party of the Philippines. He is also the overall chairman of the CPP-NPA, the position vacated by Benito Tiamzon when he was arrested in 2014.
“The death of Giron will further rattle the communist terror group and its dwindling force for losing its strategic leader. Giron is much closer and more relevant in NPA operations than the absentee Jose Maria Sison, and is thus more influential to their ranks,” said AFP Chief of Staff General Felimon Santos Jr.
Authorities were serving a search warrant (Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition) and multiple warrants of arrest at around 3:30 a.m. in Brgy Queen of Peace in Baguio City when Giron and two companions resisted resulting to a firefight.
Giron is wanted for rebellion, arson, and frustrated murder.
His companions were identified as Lourdes Tan Torres/Ma Lourdes Dineros Tangco, member of CPP Executive Committee and the other a suspected security aide.
Recovered in their possession were one M16 rifle, one cal. 45 Colt, one Cal. 45 Rock Island, three hand grenades, and one long magazine for the M16.
The subjects were found in Giron’s property reportedly acquired and paid for in cash, a rare privilege reserved for NPA leaders and front organization heads.
“We commend our troops for the successful neutralization of this notorious NPA leader, landing a serious blow against the CTG, and bringing us closer to our goal of ending the local communist armed conflict in the country,” General Santos Jr said.
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