From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 18, 2021): Phil Army recovers more high-powered firearms from combat operations (By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay)
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur, Feb. 17 (PIA) - More and more high-powered firearms are being recovered by the government troopers out of the numerous successful combat operations in various parts of Bicol against the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) operating in the region.Just this month, five (5) firearms were recently recovered from two separate successful operations of the elements of the Philippine Army (PA) from the enemy’s grounds.
Photo credits: 9ID/DPAO, Phil. Army
On Feb. 16, Tuesday, four (4) M16 rifles were seized by the joint elements of 2nd Infantry Battalion (2IB) and PNP when they received a tip-off from the residents of Barangay Sta. Maria, Mobo, Masbate about the presence of CTG members in the area.
This prompted the troops to conduct a security operation where they encountered at least 15 communist NPA terrorists (CNTs) around 6 o'clock of that morning. The exchange of fire lasted for 15 minutes before the enemies withdrew, leaving their firearms behind.
Lt. Col. Siegfried Felipe Awichen, 2IB Battalion Commander expressed his gratitude to the residents who immediately reported the CNTs sightings which helped them a lot in defeating the enemies and gaining the grounds.
In another encounter in Sorsogon on Feb. 14, Sunday, elements of 22nd Infantry Battalion (22IB) also received an information about an alleged CTG hideout in Barangay Calpi in Bulan town. The troops immediately verified the information and was able to find an abandoned M16 rifle inside a nipa hut.
Aside from the said high powered firearm, two bandoliers and other CTG supplies were also seized.
In a press statement made by Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) Spokesperson CAPT John Paul Belleza, he said that Lt. Col. Nelson Mico, Battalion Commander of 22IB directed his troops to continue scouring the area to preempt any unlawful activities the CTG is planning to carry out.
Joint Task Force Bicolandia (JTFB) and 9ID Commander MGEN Henry A. Robinson, once again lauded the unwavering dedication of the troops in relentlessly pursuing the extensive operations in Bicol.
MGEN Robinson believes that the successful operations of the troops are causing a major setback on the CTG.
"These scores speak about our ever-persistent fight against communist insurgency. Paliit na ng paliit ang mundong ginagalawan ng mga komunistang teroristang ito dahil maliban sa mas pinaigting nating operasyon, nakakatanggap din tayo ng suporta mula sa mga Bicolano kung kaya mas napapadali ang paghahanap natin sa CTG. Sa mga CTG members, kung iiwanan niyo lang naman ang inyong armas kung saan-saan, mabuti pa isuko niyo na lamang 'yan sa amin at magbalik-loob na kayo sa pamahalaan (The CTG’s world kept on getting smaller every time our government troopers are winning, because aside from our extensive operations, we also received tip-off and support from the Bicolanos which makes it easier for us to locate them. To the CTG members, if you are just going to leave your firearms behind, just surrender it to us and return to the folds of law.)", he said.
MGEN Robinson stressed that when a CTG member surrender a firearm, he will receive a firearm remuneration which they can use to start a new life. They will also receive cash, livelihood, medical and educational assistance.
“However, the most important benefit of returning to the folds of the law is the attainment of our goal to make Bicol a more peaceful and progressive region. Sama-sama nating abutin ang adhikaing ito (Together, let’s make this dream come true)," MGen. Robinson said.
“It can be recalled that last February 1, four CTG members were killed, one was apprehended and ten high powered firearms were captured in an armed encounter in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur. These achievements are proofs of the Army's aggressive stance against terrorism and the apparent defeat of CTG in Bicol,” Capt. Belleza added. (PIA5/Camarines Sur, with reports from CJPBelleza, PA)
On Feb. 16, Tuesday, four (4) M16 rifles were seized by the joint elements of 2nd Infantry Battalion (2IB) and PNP when they received a tip-off from the residents of Barangay Sta. Maria, Mobo, Masbate about the presence of CTG members in the area.
This prompted the troops to conduct a security operation where they encountered at least 15 communist NPA terrorists (CNTs) around 6 o'clock of that morning. The exchange of fire lasted for 15 minutes before the enemies withdrew, leaving their firearms behind.
Lt. Col. Siegfried Felipe Awichen, 2IB Battalion Commander expressed his gratitude to the residents who immediately reported the CNTs sightings which helped them a lot in defeating the enemies and gaining the grounds.
In another encounter in Sorsogon on Feb. 14, Sunday, elements of 22nd Infantry Battalion (22IB) also received an information about an alleged CTG hideout in Barangay Calpi in Bulan town. The troops immediately verified the information and was able to find an abandoned M16 rifle inside a nipa hut.
Aside from the said high powered firearm, two bandoliers and other CTG supplies were also seized.
In a press statement made by Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) Spokesperson CAPT John Paul Belleza, he said that Lt. Col. Nelson Mico, Battalion Commander of 22IB directed his troops to continue scouring the area to preempt any unlawful activities the CTG is planning to carry out.
Joint Task Force Bicolandia (JTFB) and 9ID Commander MGEN Henry A. Robinson, once again lauded the unwavering dedication of the troops in relentlessly pursuing the extensive operations in Bicol.
MGEN Robinson believes that the successful operations of the troops are causing a major setback on the CTG.
"These scores speak about our ever-persistent fight against communist insurgency. Paliit na ng paliit ang mundong ginagalawan ng mga komunistang teroristang ito dahil maliban sa mas pinaigting nating operasyon, nakakatanggap din tayo ng suporta mula sa mga Bicolano kung kaya mas napapadali ang paghahanap natin sa CTG. Sa mga CTG members, kung iiwanan niyo lang naman ang inyong armas kung saan-saan, mabuti pa isuko niyo na lamang 'yan sa amin at magbalik-loob na kayo sa pamahalaan (The CTG’s world kept on getting smaller every time our government troopers are winning, because aside from our extensive operations, we also received tip-off and support from the Bicolanos which makes it easier for us to locate them. To the CTG members, if you are just going to leave your firearms behind, just surrender it to us and return to the folds of law.)", he said.
MGEN Robinson stressed that when a CTG member surrender a firearm, he will receive a firearm remuneration which they can use to start a new life. They will also receive cash, livelihood, medical and educational assistance.
“However, the most important benefit of returning to the folds of the law is the attainment of our goal to make Bicol a more peaceful and progressive region. Sama-sama nating abutin ang adhikaing ito (Together, let’s make this dream come true)," MGen. Robinson said.
“It can be recalled that last February 1, four CTG members were killed, one was apprehended and ten high powered firearms were captured in an armed encounter in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur. These achievements are proofs of the Army's aggressive stance against terrorism and the apparent defeat of CTG in Bicol,” Capt. Belleza added. (PIA5/Camarines Sur, with reports from CJPBelleza, PA)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1067075
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