3 More Communist Terrorists, converted to Sultan Kudarat

Posted to Mindanao Daily News (Aug 30, 2023): 3 More Communist Terrorists, converted to Sultan Kudarat

3 More Communist Terrorists, converted to Sultan Kudarat

CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – Carrying their weapons of war, three communist terrorists presented themselves to the leadership of the 37th Infantry (Conqueror) Battalion at Camp Betita, Barangay Tibpuan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat.

Hunger, fatigue, hardship and missing their loved ones who have not been with them for a long time are the main reasons for their conversion to the government.

It is said that their armed warfare against the government no longer has a sensible direction and that their movement is gradually disintegrating as a result of continued dialogue and intensified military offensives.

According to Lt. Col. John Paul Baldomar, the Commanding Officer of 37IB, the converts on August 27th included members of Beijing Pltn, SRC Daguma where they also dropped their weapons of war which included: a 5.56 MM Bushmaster M16A1 rifle, an SMG 9mm Uzi and a 5.56mm Colt M16 rifle.

Because of this, Brigadier General Michael Santos, Commander of the 603rd Brigade praised the continuous efforts of each Conqueror troopers to eradicate the insurgency in their jurisdiction in peaceful ways.

Major General Alex S. Rillera, Commander of the 6th Infantry (Headquarters) Division and Joint Task Force Central also expressed his appreciation for these efforts of the 37IB under the 603rd Brigade to pave the way for growing the ever-emerging peace and peace “You who see the difference if you respond to the goal of peace of our government, you can live safely with your loved ones, so I continue to call on your colleagues to return to the government and help us develop the our town”, said Maj. Gen. Rillera.

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