WESTMINCOM: Zambo Norte is now insurgency-free

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Apr 22, 2022): Zambo Norte is now insurgency-free

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Zambo Norte is now insurgency-free

DIPOLOG CITY, Apr. 20 (PIA) - 53 years, and finally, the province of Zamboanga del Norte can truly be freed from the clutches of the notorious NPA terrorists that has been plaguing vulnerable sectors in far-flung communities, spreading lies and deception.

Former rebels, who witnessed and personally experienced the barbaric acts and cruelty of the communist group, are now making a stand against it and even called on their brothers and sisters who are still being deceived and operate in the hinterlands to lay down their arms and live the life they should have.

In a testimony, Ka PeeWee, former commanding officer of Kalaw, Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (WMRPC) testified on the exploitation and lies of the CTG.

 
He said that he was easily recruited to join the organization since there was no government presence in their barangay and only NPA members conducted orientations and provided services. He served about 20 years with the communist group.

Meanwhile, Ka Ason, who served for 34 years in the NPA, shared she served as a rebel for a long time because she was indoctrinated and made to believed that the government (military) will kill her once she surrendered or captured.

 
The FRs initiated a rally admonishing the atrocious acts of the CPP-NPA-NDF during a consultation meeting with the armed conflict-affected areas in Zamboanga del Norte province held recently at Dipolog City.

As a show of strong support to the ELCAC initiatives of the government, they burned down an NPA-NDF flag and strongly advocated in hand-written banners and placards “freedom from terrorism and insurgency!”.

Provincial Governor Roberto Uy declared the province insurgency-free upon the recommendation of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) after rigorous implementation of programs and projects in the 25 priority barangays of different municipalities.

The 102nd “Igsoon” Brigade, Philippine Army including all of its battalions operating in the different parts of the province take pride in announcing the dismantling of guerilla fronts in the area during the PTF-ELCAC meeting held today, April 20, at the Zamboanga del Norte Convention and Sports Center.

 
“Based on our parameters, the bulk of the NPA’s forces are with us. Nandito na sa atin. Binibigyan natin ng tulong at hanapbuhay,” said BGen. Leonel M. Nicolas, brigade commander of 102nd Brigade.

The last guerilla front “Big Beautiful Country” (BBC) operating in the province has been dismatled around second quarter of 2022.

 
“We have no more guerilla fronts or any entity in the province that is affecting our peace and security,” stressed Nicolas.

Zamboanga del Norte is now insurgency-free and ready for development as per declaration of the PTF-ELCAC. (EDT/PIA Zamboanga del Norte)

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