Kalinaw News: Army’s 91IB welcomes Rebel Returnee; Dingalan Mayor gives financial assistance, calls for long-lasting peace

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 25, 2022): Army’s 91IB welcomes Rebel Returnee; Dingalan Mayor gives financial assistance, calls for long-lasting peace



FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija — A week after the surrender of alias “JR/Joey”, a member of Komiteng Larangang Guerilla – Sierra Madre (KLG-SM) of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), the Local Chief Executive of Dingalan, Aurora, Mayor Shierwin H. Taay, gave him financial assistance worth Php10,000 and food packs at the Mayor’s Office on January 24, 2022.

The simple handover ceremony was witnessed by 1st lieutenant Jun Niño O. Espora, Commanding Officer of Alpha Company of 91st Infantry (SINAGTALA) Battalion, Philippine Army, 1st Lieutenant Jevie J. Sagragao, together with Police Captain Rufinita Garcia, Officer-in-charge (OIC) of Dingalan Municipal Police Station.

In his message, Mayor Taay welcomed the surrender of alias “JR/Joey” and reiterate his call for unity for long-lasting peace in his municipality.

“Isang malaking oportunidad na sa pamamagitan ni alias JR, ang pagbabalik-loob niya sa pamahalaan upang matugunan ang kanyang pangangailangan upang makapamuhay ng normal,” said Mayor Taay.

Lieutenant Colonel Reandrew P. Rubio, Commanding Officer of 91IB, on the other hand, extended his gratitude to Mayor Taay for his untiring support to the efforts of his unit as they continue to maintain peace and security in their Area of Operations.

Meanwhile, the Commander of the 7th Infantry (KAUGNAY) Division, Philippine Army MGen Andrew D. Costelo PA, cited the initiative of the Local Chief Executive of Dingalan in giving financial assistance to the Rebel Returnee and urged the MTF-ELCAC to continue its collaborative activities that will gain more accomplishments in line with its mission under Executive Order No. 70.

“Malaking bagay ang suporta ng LGU sa ating mga dating rebelde dahil makakatulong ito sa kanilang pagsisimula muli. Hindi lang yan, naipaparamdam pa natin sa mga ito na importante ang kanilang pagbabalik loob sa pangmatagalang kapayapaan na ating hinahangad sa bawat lugar, ” said MGen Costelo.

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