Kalinaw News: 79IB conducts CTG information drive in Calatrava

Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 31, 2021): 79IB conducts CTG information drive in Calatrava



Sagay City, Negros Occidental — The Army’s 79th Infantry (Masaligan) Battalion has intensified its awareness campaign to counter the recruitment, extortion activities and violation of human rights committed by the Communist Terrorists Group (CTG) operating in Northern Negros. This activity was initiated after a series of shooting incidents happened in Calatrava and its neighboring towns in mid-December.

An information awareness drive was conducted on thursday, December 30, 2021 at Sitio Huebesan, Brgy Marcelo, Calatrava, Negros Occidental and was participated in by the residents and Barangay Officials headed by Brgy Captain Arnulfo Libod-libod.

Lieutenant Colonel J-jay Javines, Commanding Officer of 79IB provided the overview of the activity highlighting how the residents can contribute in the goverment’s whole-of-nation approach to end local armed conflict.

Said activity was also highlighted with a film showing entitled “Suplong-The Fall of Ka Oris” a documentary by veteran TV journalist Mr. Ceasar Soriano on the last days of Jorge “Ka Oris” Madlos as head of the NPA’s National Operations Command before the AFP finally caught the most wanted NPA in the country.

The troops also displayed tarpaulin containing information about active NPA personalities and the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) benefits such as but not limited to financial and livelihood assistance, and value of firearms surrendered to the government.

The various efforts of the Philippine Army in clearing focus barangays under the influence of the NPAs were likewise shared to the participants.

In his message, Brgy Captain Libod-libod thanked 79IB for initiating the activity. He urged his constituents to closely collaborate with the Philippine Army and local PNP to ensure that the abuses and violence of the Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) will be put to an end.

For his part, Lt.Col. Javines enjoined the residents of Brgy Marcelo not to be persuaded by the senseless ideology and so- called “help and justice” from the NPAs.

“The attainment of an insurgency-free community require a collective effort from all sectors of the society. The AFP and PNP cannot do it alone. Without your support, we can only do so little. Hence, I encourage everyone to join hands and help the government’s effort to put an end to the decades-long insurgency. Together, let us build peaceful, resilient and progressive communities that are inhospitable to any threat group that undermine our efforts for nation building,” said Lt.Col. Javines.

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