Kalinaw News: Phil. Army activates Special CAFGU to counter NPA extortion in Valencia City, Bukidnon

Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 2, 2021): Phil. Army activates Special CAFGU to counter NPA extortion in Valencia City, Bukidnon



MARAMAG, Bukidnon – Special CAFGU Active Auxiliary (SCAA) applicants composed of eighty-eight (88) civilian volunteers started their forty- five (45) days Basic Military Training (BMT) in a simple opening ceremony at Barangay San Isidro, Valencia City, Bukidnon last 30 August 2021. The said training is jointly being conducted by the 4th Division “Mentor” Training School (4DTS) and 88th Infantry “Maringal” Battalion of the Philippine Army.

Present during the said opening ceremony were Honorable Azucena Huervas , City Mayor of Valencia; General Glenn Macasero (Ret), City Peace and Order Consultant; Lieutenant Colonel Christian James P. Vingno , Commanding Officer of 88IB and Major Jerson J. Ingloria, Assistant Commandant of 4th Division Training School.

The activation of the said SCAA Company was made possible through a MOA between the AFP and LGU of Valencia City purposely to counter the extortion activities of the New People’s Army in the said City. It will also reinforce the Critical Infrastructure Protection and Security Operation (CIPSO) of the Phil Army that ensures protection to all government flagship projects in Bukidnon.

Meanwhile, Mayor Huervas during her message as the Guest of Honor and Speaker said: “Today I am happy that the activation of SCAA in Valencia City has finally materialized after a year of waiting. This pandemic will not stop us in continuing our service to the people. We will now be able to stop the extortion activities of the Communists Terrorist Group or the NPAs.” Likewise, she also congratulated the applicants for being able to pass the screening process and for volunteering to serve the people of Valencia City. Lastly, she reminded them to stay focus and finish the training.

In his remark, Lieutenant Colonel Christian James P. Vingno, Commanding officer of 88IB, expressed his appreciation for the unwavering support of the Local Government Unit of Valencia City to the Phil Army in maintaining peace and order in the province of Bukidnon. He also praised the courage and determination of the civilian volunteers to serve for the people of Valencia City and the country as a whole. He also reminded them to take their training seriously in preparation for their deployment. This training is meant to equip you with knowledge and skills essential in the performance of your role as the Army’s partner in maintaining peace and stability in this part of Central Mindanao, Ltc. Vingno added

This initiative is also an offshoot of the constant collaboration of the Phil Army with the Local Government Units in line with the President’s directive to institutionalize the whole of nation approach in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace by creating a national task force to end local communist armed conflict. Otherwise known as E.O. 70 (Task Force ELCAC). It can be recalled that the CPP-NPA-NDF extorts around 1.2 billion pesos from numerous businesses in Mindanao every year.

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