Kalinaw News: Army’s 89IB rescues child warrior in San Fernando, Bukidnon

Posted to Kalinaw News (Nov 10, 2021): Army’s 89IB rescues child warrior in San Fernando, Bukidnon



A 13-year old female minor was rescued by troops of 89th Infantry Battalion and barangay officials of San Jose, San Fernando, Bukidnon on November 09, 2021.

The minor was identified as Ellen Mansumuy-at alyas Ela and a resident of Sitio Nalubas, Brgy Palma Gil, Talaingod, Davao del Norte. Alyas Ela is a child combatant and member of SRGU, SRC5, SMRC. It was reported that alyas Ela escaped from the CPP-NPA Terrorists group led by Ida Marie Montero alyas Mandy, the secretary of SRC5, SMRC. Said CNTs were evading the on-going Focused Military Operations being conducted by the 1003rd Infantry Brigade, 10th Infantry Division in San Fernando, Bukidnon.

During the initial assessment, Alyas Ela suffered from hunger, fatigue, stress and psychological trauma that she incurred when she was in the armed struggle. She disclosed that her six (6) year old brother, Joseph, is currently also with the CNTs.

Lieutenant Colonel Donald P Gaffud, Battalion Commander of 89th Infantry Battalion strongly condemns the continuous heinous act of the CNTs in destroying the future of Filipino children. This is a clear violation of the International Humanitarian Law wherein recruitment of minors to armed struggle is strictly forbidden.

Ellen Mansumuy-at alyas Ela is currently in the custody of 89th Infantry Battalion after being coordinated with the Social Welfare Development Office of Talaingod, Davao del Norte for proper counseling.

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