Kalinaw News: To recover their loses; rebels staged low key ambush, terroristic acts

From Kalinaw News (May 30, 2021): To recover their loses; rebels staged low key ambush, terroristic acts



Troops of 66th Infantry Battalion engage in a 10-minute firefight with more or less 10 members of the communist terrorist group under Weakened Guerilla Front 18, Sub-Regional Command 3 of the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee at Barangay Badas, Mati City, on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at 8.50am.

Responding to the reports of communist terrorist presence in the area from the community, troops on board the military truck head to the area to verify the information. At around 08:50 AM, troops were engaged by the terrorist group wounding one soldier.

The wounded soldier was rushed to the Davao Oriental Provincial Hospital for immediate medical treatment after the firefight and is now in stable condition, while troops continue to verify casualties from the other side.

Meanwhile, 66IB immediately deployed more troops to hunt down the communist terrorist who fled towards the Northeast direction from the encounter area.

10th Infantry Division Commander MGen Ernesto C Torres Jr. downplays the terroristic act as a show of force tactic to recruit new members to recover from their loses brought about by peace and development gains from Executive Order no. 70.

“The few remaining terrorist rebels just wanted to project strength by conducting terrorist acts even with their already weak force to show that they are still a force to reckon with. They resort to this cowardly act to recruit new members and generate resources from their loss as their number continue to drop due to the convergence of the community, local government units, and the army in Davao Oriental against insurgency.” MGen Torres added.

Also, Mati City Mayor Michelle Nakpil Rabat in a statement condemns the atrocious act of the terrorist rebels that affected the traffic, tourism, and livelihood of the people of Mati City.

“This brings to light the fact that armed struggle is not the way to bring peace and development to our city, to our people.” Mayor Rabat said.

As of May 2021, 10ID recorded less than 30 manpower and firepower of communist rebels operating in Davao Oriental following the surrender of 10 rebels under Weakened Guerilla 18 (WGF 18).

Moreover, Agila Division assures the public to remain calm as the situation is under control while urging everyone to increase vigilance and exercise the culture of security in reporting suspicious movement and activities of individuals to the army and the police.

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