PLACER, Surigao del Norte, Jan. 8 -- The remains of the New People's Army (NPA) terrorists who were killed in the recent encounter between the 29th Infantry Battalion (29IB), PhilippineArmy and communist NPA terrorists (CNTs) in Jabonga town were positively identified and claimed by their respective families on Wednesday, December 30.
The dead bodies were identified by their kins as Marife Mercansel Montero @Owen, 23, single, and a resident of Purok Pangasian, Unaban, Tago, Surigao del Sur while the other male cadaver was identified as Regie Mae Ochavillo @Thunder, 20, single and a resident of Purok 8, Del Pilar, Cabadbaran City.
In the investigation conducted, it was found out that Marife was recruited to join the CNTs sometime in 2018. She was a second-year college student taking up Political Science at St. Theresa College in Tandag City. According to Annabelle, an older sister of Marife, all they know was her sister is doing well in her studies but unknowingly she got involved in the underground movement with the CNTs.
The dead bodies were identified by their kins as Marife Mercansel Montero @Owen, 23, single, and a resident of Purok Pangasian, Unaban, Tago, Surigao del Sur while the other male cadaver was identified as Regie Mae Ochavillo @Thunder, 20, single and a resident of Purok 8, Del Pilar, Cabadbaran City.
In the investigation conducted, it was found out that Marife was recruited to join the CNTs sometime in 2018. She was a second-year college student taking up Political Science at St. Theresa College in Tandag City. According to Annabelle, an older sister of Marife, all they know was her sister is doing well in her studies but unknowingly she got involved in the underground movement with the CNTs.
On the other hand, Regie’s body was claimed by his grandfather. Accordingly, he stayed with his grandparents prior to his involvement with the armed movement sometime in October 2019. In his stint with the armed group, he was identified as a regular member of SYP16A of Guerilla Front 16 operating in the towns of Kitcharao-Jabonga-Santiago-Tubay.
In his statement, Lolo Nerio Ochavillo, expressed his heartfelt thanks to the soldiers who assisted them in claiming the remains of his grandson.
Meanwhile, Col. George L Banzon, Commander of 901st Infantry (Fight ‘Em) Brigade, strongly condemned the CNTs for their longstanding deceptions and exploitations on the students and youth to advance their hidden agenda. He added that the CNTs are using lies and propaganda to entice the youth to join their violent movement.
In his statement, Lolo Nerio Ochavillo, expressed his heartfelt thanks to the soldiers who assisted them in claiming the remains of his grandson.
Meanwhile, Col. George L Banzon, Commander of 901st Infantry (Fight ‘Em) Brigade, strongly condemned the CNTs for their longstanding deceptions and exploitations on the students and youth to advance their hidden agenda. He added that the CNTs are using lies and propaganda to entice the youth to join their violent movement.
“We strongly denounced the CNTs for the unfortunate demise of two young individuals. Just like the other members of NPA who went astray with the communist terrorist group, they were victims who fell in the CNT’s modus. Their recruiters brain-washed and radicalized them using propaganda on societal issues with the intent of agitating their youthful minds, arousing their emotions and building hatred in their hearts. These youngsters took arms and went against the government because of CNT’s exploitations," he said.
Along this line, he also reminded the public to be mindful of their children who are vulnerable and target of CNT’s recruitment. He further explained that the CNTs are aiming at the youth because they need to fill the dwindling numbers of their cadres and members in order to sustain their armed struggle.
The 29th Infantry (Matatag) Batallion in coordination with the local government unit of Jabonga facilitated the turnover of the remains of the dead NPA members to their respective families so that they will be accorded with a decent burial. (Cpt. Joash U. Pramis, CMO Officer, 901 Infantry Brigade/PIA Agusan del Norte)
Along this line, he also reminded the public to be mindful of their children who are vulnerable and target of CNT’s recruitment. He further explained that the CNTs are aiming at the youth because they need to fill the dwindling numbers of their cadres and members in order to sustain their armed struggle.
The 29th Infantry (Matatag) Batallion in coordination with the local government unit of Jabonga facilitated the turnover of the remains of the dead NPA members to their respective families so that they will be accorded with a decent burial. (Cpt. Joash U. Pramis, CMO Officer, 901 Infantry Brigade/PIA Agusan del Norte)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1063181
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