Kalinaw News: High-Powered Firearm Recovered Anew in New Bataan, DDO

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 13, 2022): High-Powered Firearm Recovered Anew in New Bataan, DDO



New Bataan, Davao de Oro – Joint elements of Scout Platoon, 25th Infantry “FIREBALL” Battalion (25IB), 28th Infantry “KAMAGONG” Bn and Philippine National Police (PNP) counterparts in Davao de Oro Police Provincial Office (DDOPPO) and New Bataan Municipal Police Station discovered communist terrorist groups (CTGs) arms cache composed of one (1) M60 Caliber at Sitio Tandik, Barangay Tandawan, New Bataan, Davao de Oro on April 13, 2022.

Government security forces discovered the said arms cache on the information provided by a former communist NPA terrorist (CNT) identified as alias “Wenwen,” a member of Weakened Guerilla Front 2 (WGF 2) who surrendered to the PNP.

Last April 8, Wenwen revealed the location of another CTG arms cache that resulted in the recovery of seven (7) High powered firearms, and one (1) improvised explosive device (IED) at Barangay Andap also in New Bataan, Davao de Oro. Authorities say that the said firearms were used by the combined elements of Regional Headquarters (RHQ), Regional Operations Command (ROC), and WGF 2, all of the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC) of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA).

Lt. Col Michael T. Aquino, Commanding Officer of 25IB, said, “Through the continuous combat operations of the Philippine Army’s 1001st Infantry “PAG-ASA” Brigade (1001Bde), the said CTGs have been hard-pressed. The CTG members have been experiencing hunger and fear, leaving them no choice but to surrender. The successive surrender of the WGF 2 slowly demoralizes its remaining members because of its diminishing firearms and manpower, gradually incapacitates the said NPA elements, and slowly approaches its downfall.”
“We are close to winning this fight.

Through collaboration with the PNP units, Local Government Units, and the confidence and support that the former CNts give us, we can finally achieve peace in the whole province that is inclusive for sustainable development. We still offer our hands for those who will give their true intention to join us in the mainstream.” Lt. Col. Aquino said.
Brig. Gen. Jesus P. Durante III, commander of 1001Bde, said, “I commend the troops for yet another significant accomplishment. Their exemplary performance and dedication are worthy of emulation. Wenwen showed sincerity in returning to the folds of the law by tipping off their previous arms cache. We assure him that his sincerity will be recognized and appreciated.”

“More former CNTs continue to reveal the locations of other arms caches in different areas. Former CNTs who surrendered will be enrolled in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP). They will become beneficiaries of various government interventions and assistance to help them reintegrate as responsible and productive members of peaceful communities,” BGen Durante concluded.

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