Soldiers recover NPA leader's rifle in Quezon

From the Philippine Information Agency (Oct 10, 2020): Soldiers recover NPA leader's rifle in Quezon (By PA 2ID DPAO) 

CAMP CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal, Oct 10 (PIA) --Soldiers recovered a high-powered firearm belonging to a Communist NPA Terrorist's leader following a tip from a former comrade on Thursday, October 1.

Elements of the 1st Infantry Battalion recovered an M16 rifle with magazines and ammunition owned by a certain Jordan Mopon alias Atoy, a known NPA leader and the mastermind of various atrocities in the past including the burning of heavy equipment by Northern Builders in Infanta, Quezon in 2019.

BGen Alex Rillera, Commander of the 202nd Brigade attributed the feat to the swift response of the soldiers on the ground after receiving a former rebel's tip of buried war materials owned by a ranking NPA terrorist in his jurisdiction.

"Our soldiers' mastery of terrain, the real-time information, and cooperation from the civilians as well as former rebels played a significant role in the series of tactical victories in my area," he said.

MGen Greg Almerol, Commander of the 2nd Infantry commended the soldiers for their continuous and unwavering effort in eradicating the few remaining terrorists in this part of the country.

He also believes that with the unwavering support and cooperation of the communities, and the military's concern for the wellbeing of the former rebels, this terrorist group will soon be defeated and their ideologies eradicated.

"I encourage the former rebels who are now on the side the government to encourage their comrade’s to embrace peace by surrendering to the folds of the law and avail of the benefits put in place by the government through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program or E-CLIP.”

Almerol ended his statement by reiterating his soldiers' commitment to advocate peace and serve the people under his jurisdiction.

This accomplishment increased the total number of recovered NPA terrorists' firearms to 135 since January 2020. (PIA-4A/PA 2ID DPAO)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1055617