Kalinaw News: CPP/NPA suffers huge debacle anew

From Kalinaw News (Dec 6, 2022): CPP/NPA suffers huge debacle anew

Camp Lapulapu, Cebu City – The CPP – NPA terrorists in the Visayas continue to weaken, as they suffer another huge debacle due to the sustained focused military operation of the government troops in the region.

This after members of the 62nd Infantry Battalion encountered a group of CPP – NPA terrorists under Komiteng Rehiyon – Negros, Cebu, Bohol, and Siquijor (KR NCBS) on November 28 at Brgy Quintin Remo, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental.

The firefight lasted for about 40 minutes and resulted to the death of two (2) NPA terrorists and the recovery of six (6) firearms and another war materiel, which include two (2) M16 rifles; one (1) M203 grenade launcher; one (1) AK47 assault rifle; one (1) M14 rifle; one (1) Cal. 357 revolver pistol; assorted live ammunition; personal belongings, and several subversive documents.

The two (2) NPA fatalities were identified as Johnhilll Sarsa alias Mark, the Political Officer of Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda (SYP) Platoon Lenovo, Central Negros Front 1 (CN1), Komiteng Rehiyon – Negros Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor (KR-NCBS) and Dalmacio Dela Torre alias Delmar, a member of CN1, KR-NCBS.

This huge setback extends the series of debacles suffered by the CPP – NPA terrorists in the region. It can be recalled that from November 16 – 24, a total of 14 CPP – NPA terrorists were neutralized by the government forces, nine (9) of whom died in a series of encounters, two (2) surrendered, while three (3) were apprehended. Apart from these, a total of 60 firearms were also seized by the government troops along with several war materiel during the said period.

Major General Benedict M Arevalo PA, the Acting Commander of Visayas Command lauded the troops for their unwavering commitment in answering the call of the people for genuine and lasting peace in the region.

“The CPP – NPA terrorists in the Visayas continue to weaken with these series of setbacks. We will sustain our campaign until such time that this menace is totally eradicated. Thus, we appeal to the few remaining members of the CPP – NPA terrorists. Lay down your arms and return to the folds of the law before the long arms of justice will catch up with you,” MGen Arevalo added.

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