Kalinaw News: Military boosts presence in Davao de Oro

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 23, 2021): Military boosts presence in Davao de Oro

MACO, Davao de Oro – – The 48th Infantry Battalion from CARAGA is now redeployed in Davao de Oro augmenting the military forces in the once-hot bed area of communist insurgency.
With the redeployment, the battalion will now be under the operational control of the 1001st Infantry Brigade based in Maco, Davao de Oro enhancing the brigade’s capability to finally defeat the peace spoilers in the province.

On April 22, 1001st PAGASA Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Luis Rex Bergante welcomed the 48IB Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Enrique Rafael during the latter’s courtesy call.
It can be recalled that 48IB arrived in Davao Region on February 11 this year from Bulacan and was deployed immediately in CARAGA region, prior to their redeployment in Davao de Oro.
True to its name – Guardians Battalion and imbued with deep sense of commitment, the unit vowed to uphold and protect the freedom, democracy and relatively peaceful atmosphere that the community currently enjoys.

BGEN Bergante emphasized that the augmentation of additional troops in the Brigade’s area of responsibility will help fast track in liberating this part of the region from fear and exploitation of the vulnerable sectors brought about by the Communist Terrorist Groups.

With the convergence of stakeholders and the implementation of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Executive Order No 70 to End Local Communist Armed conflict, the Brigade is optimistic in defeating insurgency by any means, however, remains open for those members of the New People’s Army who will surrender and return to the folds of the law.

Aside from Davao de Oro, the PAGASA brigade also covers portion of Davao del Norte and Agusan del Sur.

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