Posted to the Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Jul 9, 2023): Demoralized CTG Members Surrender 6 High-Powered Firearms in Surigao del Sur
3rd Special Forces "Arrowhead" Battalion, Philippine Army·
Demoralized CTG Members Surrender 6 High-Powered Firearms in Surigao del Sur
Lianga, Surigao Del Sur – In a significant victory against insurgency, two (2) Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members voluntarily surrendered at Headquarters, 3SFBn, Brgy St Christine, Lianga, Surigao del Sur on July 8, 2023. The joint efforts of 3rd Special Forces (Arrowhead) Battalion and 75th Infantry (Marauder) Battalion, Philippine Army, led to the successful neutralization of members from Regional Sentro De Grabedad (RSDG), NEMRC.
The surrender of @KR and @JONG-JONG, who had been operating in the hinter areas of Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur, was made possible due to the relentless focused military operations conducted by the Philippine Army that resulted to series of armed engagements. The said former rebels later revealed the location of an arms cache, resulting in the recovery of two (2) .50 caliber sniper rifles, four (4) AK47 rifles, seven (7) AK47 magazines, and two (2) .50 caliber magazines with 27 rounds of caliber .50mm ammunition.
The former rebels are currently undergoing custodial debriefing and legal processing, initiating the formal process of integrating themselves back into the mainstream society. They will receive immediate assistance from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), amounting to Php10,000.00. Moreover, cash assistance of Php10,000.00 from the Provincial Office and Php5,000.00 from the City Mayor’s Office will be provided. Additionally, the Department of Social Welfare and Development's Livelihood Settlement Grant (LSG) will offer a livelihood assistance of Php20,000.00.
BGEN FRANCISCO F LORENZO JR PA, 401st Brigade Commander, commended the courageous decision of the surrendering individuals and conveyed the government's message of reconciliation to the remaining CTG members. He urged families to encourage their loved ones to surrender, emphasizing the government's sincere commitment to ending the local communist armed conflict in the country.
BGEN LORENZO JR PA acknowledged the efforts of 3rd Special Forces Battalion, led by LTC PAULO F BAYLON INF (GSC) PA, and 75th Infantry Battalion, led by LTC JAN B MOLERO INF (GSC) PA. He encouraged them to maintain partnerships with various agencies to ensure peace, reconciliation, and development within their respective areas of operations, in line with the Whole of the Nation Approach of the Government.
Together, we are making significant progress towards lasting peace and security in our Area of Responsibility BGEN LORENZO JR added.
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