CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur, Aug. 16 (PIA) -- Joint elements of 83rd Infantry Battalion (83IB) and members of the Philippine National Police (PNP)-Lagonoy subdued members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) and killed two Communist NPA terrorists (CNTs) in a firefight at Brgy. Olas, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, Aug. 15, Saturday.
The encounter took place at 8:20 in the morning after the government troopers responded to a tip from a barangay resident informing them of the presence of an armed group.
Seized high-powered guns from the encounter site at Brgy. Olas, Lagonoy, Camarines Sur, Aug. 15, 2020, Saturday. (Photo courtesy of 9ID DPAO/PA.
The troops immediately conducted security operations in the said area and chanced upon 15 CTGs. A firefight ensued resulting to the killing of two CNTs. The enemies fled to an unknown direction while the troopers were able to seize high-powered firearms which include two M16 rifles, one M653 rifle, one AK47 and propaganda materials from the fleeing CNTs.
In a press statement issued by the Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) Spokesperson, CPT John Paul Belleza, he stated that this is another triumph on the part of the government, citing the cooperation being extended by the community.
“It can be recalled that last week of July, a CNT member was also killed and one M60 machine gun, M16 rifle, anti-personnel mine, cellphone, assorted ammunitions, roll of electric wire, propaganda materials and other personal belongings were seized in an armed clash in Sorsogon. This triumph will not be possible without our community helping us,” Belleza added.
Joint Task Force Bicolandia (JTFB) under MGEN HENRY A ROBINSON JR PA stressed that the operation foiled the attempt of the CTG to carry out their terroristic acts in the fourth district of the province.
"Our top priority is to safeguard the civilians and their communities by preventing the CTG from hampering the peace efforts of the government. Our string of accomplishments is a proof of how sincere your Army in Bicol to attain genuine peace and sustainable development,” the 9ID Commander said.
He then called on the Bicolanos to be part of the solution to end decades of insurgency in the region.
“To all the Bicolanos, we are in this together. Tulong-tulong tayong tapusin ang armadong tunggalian," MGen Robinson stressed. (LSMacatangay, with reports from 9ID DPAO JPBelleza- PIAV/Camarines Sur)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1050461
In a press statement issued by the Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) Spokesperson, CPT John Paul Belleza, he stated that this is another triumph on the part of the government, citing the cooperation being extended by the community.
“It can be recalled that last week of July, a CNT member was also killed and one M60 machine gun, M16 rifle, anti-personnel mine, cellphone, assorted ammunitions, roll of electric wire, propaganda materials and other personal belongings were seized in an armed clash in Sorsogon. This triumph will not be possible without our community helping us,” Belleza added.
Joint Task Force Bicolandia (JTFB) under MGEN HENRY A ROBINSON JR PA stressed that the operation foiled the attempt of the CTG to carry out their terroristic acts in the fourth district of the province.
"Our top priority is to safeguard the civilians and their communities by preventing the CTG from hampering the peace efforts of the government. Our string of accomplishments is a proof of how sincere your Army in Bicol to attain genuine peace and sustainable development,” the 9ID Commander said.
He then called on the Bicolanos to be part of the solution to end decades of insurgency in the region.
“To all the Bicolanos, we are in this together. Tulong-tulong tayong tapusin ang armadong tunggalian," MGen Robinson stressed. (LSMacatangay, with reports from 9ID DPAO JPBelleza- PIAV/Camarines Sur)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1050461
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