From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Apr 28): FUTURE LEADERS | PMA Entrance Exam Set on August 19,2018
FORT GREGORIO DEL PILAR, Baguio City (DWDD) – The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) requirements for admission are the following:
– Natural-born Filipino citizen
– Minimum 5 feet for both male and female
– Physically fit and of good moral character
– Single and has never been married
– Grade 11 students and below are not yet qualified to take the exam.
– High school graduate with 85% GPA
– Grade 12 Senior High School may take the exam provided that they graduate before April 01,2019 (K-12)
– 17 years old to 21 years old
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Duly accomplished application form. Download it here >> http://www.pma.ph/PMAEE%20APPLICATION%20FORM%202017.pdf
2. NSO Birth Certificate (Photocopy)
3. Original and photocopy of ANY of the following:
– Copy of your High School form 137
– Latest grade in High School if currently in Grade 12
– Certificate of Grades from last semester attended (for college students)
PMA / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/03/05/future-leaders-pma-entrance-exam-set-on-august-192018-3/
#Katropa #PMA #PMAEntranceExamSetonAugust192018
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/28/future-leaders-pma-entrance-exam-set-on-august-192018-4/
Sunday, April 29, 2018
DWDD: SUSTAINED OPERATIONS I 19 NPAs in Mountain Province surrender to NOLCOM
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Apr 30): SUSTAINED OPERATIONS I 19 NPAs in Mountain Province surrender to NOLCOM
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – Nineteen (19) communist terrorist in Mountain Province surrendered to troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines – Northern Luzon Command (AFP-NOLCOM).
According to data released by the AFP NOLCOM, the rebels surrendered to officials on April 26, Thursday. Two of them were members of the New People’s Army (NPA), while the rest were Militia ng Bayan. The two NPA fighters were residents of Ifugao and Mountain Province operating in the Cagayan area, while the Militia ng Bayan members were from the Cagayan Valley.
With the latest development, NOLCOM spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Isagani Nato said more communists are expected to surrender given the intensified operations in the area. “NOLCOM [is] expecting more from the ranks of the communist terrorists to surrender in the coming days, as NOLCOM units relentlessly pursue the conduct of focused military operations in their identified sanctuaries,” he said.
Philippine Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Louie Villanueva said a total of 6,709 rebels have surrendered—not counting these 19—and 288 firearms have been seized since the peace talks were terminated November last year. “The Philippine Army, as the main force provider of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, fully supports the commander-in-chief on his thrusts and advocacies to totally eliminate the CPP-NPA-NDF terrorists and the other threat groups,” he said.
“Due to intensified military operations, there was a significant increase in the number of surrenderees particularly from the CPP-NPA terrorists,” he added. NOLCOM / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/sustained-operations-i-19-npas-in-mountain-province-surrender-to-nolcom/
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – Nineteen (19) communist terrorist in Mountain Province surrendered to troops of the Armed Forces of the Philippines – Northern Luzon Command (AFP-NOLCOM).
According to data released by the AFP NOLCOM, the rebels surrendered to officials on April 26, Thursday. Two of them were members of the New People’s Army (NPA), while the rest were Militia ng Bayan. The two NPA fighters were residents of Ifugao and Mountain Province operating in the Cagayan area, while the Militia ng Bayan members were from the Cagayan Valley.
With the latest development, NOLCOM spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Isagani Nato said more communists are expected to surrender given the intensified operations in the area. “NOLCOM [is] expecting more from the ranks of the communist terrorists to surrender in the coming days, as NOLCOM units relentlessly pursue the conduct of focused military operations in their identified sanctuaries,” he said.
Philippine Army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Louie Villanueva said a total of 6,709 rebels have surrendered—not counting these 19—and 288 firearms have been seized since the peace talks were terminated November last year. “The Philippine Army, as the main force provider of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, fully supports the commander-in-chief on his thrusts and advocacies to totally eliminate the CPP-NPA-NDF terrorists and the other threat groups,” he said.
“Due to intensified military operations, there was a significant increase in the number of surrenderees particularly from the CPP-NPA terrorists,” he added. NOLCOM / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/sustained-operations-i-19-npas-in-mountain-province-surrender-to-nolcom/
DWDD: KOMODO 2018 | PN Frigate participates in Multi-Lateral Exercise in Indonesia
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Apr 30): KOMODO 2018 | PN Frigate participates in Multi-Lateral Exercise in Indonesia
NAVAL STATION JOSE ANDRADA, Manila (DWDD) – The Philippine Navy has sent over 300 officers to Indonesia to take part in the Komodo 2018, said to be the “biggest multilateral naval exercise” in the world.
The naval officers and personnel travelled onboard BRP Gregorio del Pilar.
“This (exercise) is the first international defense and security engagement to be participated by the PN this year,” Navy spokesperson Captain Lued Lincuna said.
The Komodo exercise is held once every two years, and participated in by the navies of over 30 countries including China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Hosted by Indonesia, this year’s exercise will be held at the Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia from May 4, Friday to May 9, Wednesday.
The event will include 12 workshops for all participants estimated to reach 4,000. “It aims to enhance the relationship and cooperation among participating navies in building common understanding about humanitarian assistance, disaster response operations, and will also focus on the Maritime Interdiction,” Lincuna said.
“This multilateral naval exercise is a platform on how the PN and other navies in the region can cooperate and work together to address shared maritime security priorities through the development of combined naval tactics, techniques and procedures,” he said. NPAO / MCAG
NAVAL STATION JOSE ANDRADA, Manila (DWDD) – The Philippine Navy has sent over 300 officers to Indonesia to take part in the Komodo 2018, said to be the “biggest multilateral naval exercise” in the world.
The naval officers and personnel travelled onboard BRP Gregorio del Pilar.
“This (exercise) is the first international defense and security engagement to be participated by the PN this year,” Navy spokesperson Captain Lued Lincuna said.
The Komodo exercise is held once every two years, and participated in by the navies of over 30 countries including China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Hosted by Indonesia, this year’s exercise will be held at the Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia from May 4, Friday to May 9, Wednesday.
The event will include 12 workshops for all participants estimated to reach 4,000. “It aims to enhance the relationship and cooperation among participating navies in building common understanding about humanitarian assistance, disaster response operations, and will also focus on the Maritime Interdiction,” Lincuna said.
“This multilateral naval exercise is a platform on how the PN and other navies in the region can cooperate and work together to address shared maritime security priorities through the development of combined naval tactics, techniques and procedures,” he said. NPAO / MCAG
DWDD: BALIK BARIL PROGRAM | 25 unlicensed guns surrendered in Talitay, Maguindanao
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Apr 30): BALIK BARIL PROGRAM | 25 unlicensed guns surrendered in Talitay, Maguindanao
CAMP GEN GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – At least 13 high-powered and 12 low-powered firearms were surrendered by the local leaders of Talitay in Maguindanao in a ceremony held at the town’s municipal hall on April 21, 2018.
The firearms were surrendered by Talitay Mayor Omar Abdulwahab Sabal to 6th Infantry Division Assistant Commander and GPH-CCCH Chairman Brig. Gen.Cirilo Thomas Donato Jr and 90th Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Crisaldo Fernandez.
The surrender of firearms was a product of the concerted efforts of 90th Infantry Battalion, Talitay Vice-Mayor Kamid Buisan and the town’s barangay leaders.
Among the firearms surrendered were 3 US Garrand rifles, 2 US M14 rifles, 1 M79 Tube Launder Grenade, 1 homemade M16 rifle, 1 homemade M14 rifle, 1 improvised US Garrand rifle, 1 homemade shotgun, 1 M16 Elesco, 1 homemade Tongram, 1 M79 rifle rifle, 8 caliber .38 pistol, 2 caliber .45 pistol, and 1 caliber .48 pistol.
During the Ceremony, Mayor Sabal said that he strongly supports the ‘Balik-Baril’ Program of the government as this will help shun violence and extremism in the region.
As the Assistant Division Commander of 6th ID, Brig Gen. Donato said that peace will be attained by working together.
He also congratulated the people of Talitay for partaking in the government’s program to have a peaceful community.
A total of 664 firearms were surrendered and recovered in the areas of 6th ID as of today. 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/balik-baril-program-25-unlicensed-guns-surrendered-in-talitay-maguindanao/
CAMP GEN GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – At least 13 high-powered and 12 low-powered firearms were surrendered by the local leaders of Talitay in Maguindanao in a ceremony held at the town’s municipal hall on April 21, 2018.
The firearms were surrendered by Talitay Mayor Omar Abdulwahab Sabal to 6th Infantry Division Assistant Commander and GPH-CCCH Chairman Brig. Gen.Cirilo Thomas Donato Jr and 90th Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Crisaldo Fernandez.
The surrender of firearms was a product of the concerted efforts of 90th Infantry Battalion, Talitay Vice-Mayor Kamid Buisan and the town’s barangay leaders.
Among the firearms surrendered were 3 US Garrand rifles, 2 US M14 rifles, 1 M79 Tube Launder Grenade, 1 homemade M16 rifle, 1 homemade M14 rifle, 1 improvised US Garrand rifle, 1 homemade shotgun, 1 M16 Elesco, 1 homemade Tongram, 1 M79 rifle rifle, 8 caliber .38 pistol, 2 caliber .45 pistol, and 1 caliber .48 pistol.
During the Ceremony, Mayor Sabal said that he strongly supports the ‘Balik-Baril’ Program of the government as this will help shun violence and extremism in the region.
As the Assistant Division Commander of 6th ID, Brig Gen. Donato said that peace will be attained by working together.
He also congratulated the people of Talitay for partaking in the government’s program to have a peaceful community.
A total of 664 firearms were surrendered and recovered in the areas of 6th ID as of today. 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/balik-baril-program-25-unlicensed-guns-surrendered-in-talitay-maguindanao/
DWDD: BALIK BARIL PROGRAM | 6ID receives 76 more unlicensed firearms
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Apr 30): BALIK BARIL PROGRAM | 6ID receives 76 more unlicensed firearms
CAMP GEN GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – A total of 76 unlicensed firearms was turned over by the municipalities of Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Talayan, Guindulungan and Datu Saudi Ampatuan of Maguindanao in separate ceremonies on April 24, 2018.
Datu Anggal Midtimbang Mayor Datu Nathaniel Midtimbang, Talayan Mayor Datu Tungkang Midtimbang, and Guindulungan Mayor Datu Midpantao Midtimbang Jr turned over 59 assorted firearms to 90th Infantry Battalion under 603rd Infantry Brigade in a ceremony held in Talayan Municipal Hall.
The surrender of loose firearms of the three municipalities are the concerted efforts of the “Kapamagayon” Inter-agency Task Force, a unit collaboration of the local government units of Mother Kabuntalan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Talayan, Talitay, and Guindulungan as a mechanism of peace and development within the clustered municipalities under the supervision of 90th IB.
On the other hand, the Mayor Bai Anida A. Dimaukom of Datu Saudi Ampatuan surrendered 17 loose firearms to 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion and 57th Infantry Battalion under 601st Infantry Brigade coming from the Barangays of Gawang, Kitango, Kitapok, Madia, Kabengi and Salbu.
The firearms were formally received by 601st Infantry Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Diosdado C. Carreon held at the Municipal Hall of Datu Saudi Ampatuan.
The Commander of 6th Infantry Division, Maj. Gen. Arnel B Dela Vega, commended the local chief executives of the 4 municipalities for their efforts in participating in the Balik-Baril Program of the government.
As of today, a total of 740 loose firearms were surrendered in 6ID AOR since January 2018. 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/balik-baril-program-6id-receives-76-more-unlicensed-firearms/
CAMP GEN GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – A total of 76 unlicensed firearms was turned over by the municipalities of Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Talayan, Guindulungan and Datu Saudi Ampatuan of Maguindanao in separate ceremonies on April 24, 2018.
Datu Anggal Midtimbang Mayor Datu Nathaniel Midtimbang, Talayan Mayor Datu Tungkang Midtimbang, and Guindulungan Mayor Datu Midpantao Midtimbang Jr turned over 59 assorted firearms to 90th Infantry Battalion under 603rd Infantry Brigade in a ceremony held in Talayan Municipal Hall.
The surrender of loose firearms of the three municipalities are the concerted efforts of the “Kapamagayon” Inter-agency Task Force, a unit collaboration of the local government units of Mother Kabuntalan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Talayan, Talitay, and Guindulungan as a mechanism of peace and development within the clustered municipalities under the supervision of 90th IB.
On the other hand, the Mayor Bai Anida A. Dimaukom of Datu Saudi Ampatuan surrendered 17 loose firearms to 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion and 57th Infantry Battalion under 601st Infantry Brigade coming from the Barangays of Gawang, Kitango, Kitapok, Madia, Kabengi and Salbu.
The firearms were formally received by 601st Infantry Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Diosdado C. Carreon held at the Municipal Hall of Datu Saudi Ampatuan.
The Commander of 6th Infantry Division, Maj. Gen. Arnel B Dela Vega, commended the local chief executives of the 4 municipalities for their efforts in participating in the Balik-Baril Program of the government.
As of today, a total of 740 loose firearms were surrendered in 6ID AOR since January 2018. 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/balik-baril-program-6id-receives-76-more-unlicensed-firearms/
DWDD: BALIK BARIL PROGRAM | Cotabato City Mayor turns over unlicensed guns to 5SFBn
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Apr 30): BALIK BARIL PROGRAM | Cotabato City Mayor turns over unlicensed guns to 5SFBn
CAMP GEN GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – The Cotabato City joined other local chief executives in 6th Infantry Division’s area of jurisdiction to respond in the campaign of the government against loose firearms.
Cotabato City Mayor Frances Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi turned over 9 high-powered and 35 low-powered firearms and explosives to 5th Special Forces Battalion (5th SFBn) Commander Ltc Eros James M. Uri and Task Force Kutawato (TFK) Commander Col. Wilbur C. Mamawag on April 25, 2018.
The firearms were collected from the residents of the city through the joint efforts of 5th SFBn, TFK, Cotabato City Police Office, and the city’s local leaders.
Maj. Gen. Arnel B. Dela Vega, Commander of 6th ID, expressed his gratitude to Mayor Guiani-Sayadi for participating in the military’s disarmament campaign.
As of today, 837 loosed firearms were surrendered and recovered in the different municipalities and cities under 6th ID. 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/balik-baril-program-cotabato-city-mayor-turns-over-unlicensed-guns-to-5sfbn/
CAMP GEN GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – The Cotabato City joined other local chief executives in 6th Infantry Division’s area of jurisdiction to respond in the campaign of the government against loose firearms.
Cotabato City Mayor Frances Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi turned over 9 high-powered and 35 low-powered firearms and explosives to 5th Special Forces Battalion (5th SFBn) Commander Ltc Eros James M. Uri and Task Force Kutawato (TFK) Commander Col. Wilbur C. Mamawag on April 25, 2018.
The firearms were collected from the residents of the city through the joint efforts of 5th SFBn, TFK, Cotabato City Police Office, and the city’s local leaders.
Maj. Gen. Arnel B. Dela Vega, Commander of 6th ID, expressed his gratitude to Mayor Guiani-Sayadi for participating in the military’s disarmament campaign.
As of today, 837 loosed firearms were surrendered and recovered in the different municipalities and cities under 6th ID. 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/balik-baril-program-cotabato-city-mayor-turns-over-unlicensed-guns-to-5sfbn/
DWDD: Maigo LDN Voluntarily Turns Over 34 Firearms and Explosives
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Apr 30): Maigo LDN Voluntarily Turns Over 34 Firearms and Explosives
KUTA SANG-AN, Labangan, Zambo del Sur (DWDD) – Thirty-four (34) assorted firearms were voluntarily surrendered to Joint Task Force Ranao in the municipality of Maigo, Lanao Del Norte on April 23, 2018.
The ceremonial turn-over of firearms was headed by Hon. Rafael C. Rizalda, municipal mayor, with Colonel Ezra James P. Enriquez, Deputy Brigade Commander of 2nd Mechanized Brigade of the JTF Ranao in the covered court of the municipality.
The yielded firearms and explosives include one (1) light anti-tank weapon, twenty-six (26) high-powered firearms, seven (7) low-powered firearms, eighteen (18) fragmentation and rifle grenades and one (1) improvised explosive.
Mayor Rizalda explained the advocacy of President Duterte in turning over all loose firearms not only in Mindanao but in the entire country as a whole. “Today we turn over loose firearms in my municipality in line with the President’s advocacy.” Said Rizalda.
“Peace and security is a shared responsibility. Collaboration among the local government units, local populace and the securing forces is vital in attaining just and lasting peace in our area of responsibility” said Major General Roseller G. Murillo, Commander, JTF Ranao and 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division. 1DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/maigo-ldn-voluntarily-turns-over-34-firearms-and-explosives/
KUTA SANG-AN, Labangan, Zambo del Sur (DWDD) – Thirty-four (34) assorted firearms were voluntarily surrendered to Joint Task Force Ranao in the municipality of Maigo, Lanao Del Norte on April 23, 2018.
The ceremonial turn-over of firearms was headed by Hon. Rafael C. Rizalda, municipal mayor, with Colonel Ezra James P. Enriquez, Deputy Brigade Commander of 2nd Mechanized Brigade of the JTF Ranao in the covered court of the municipality.
The yielded firearms and explosives include one (1) light anti-tank weapon, twenty-six (26) high-powered firearms, seven (7) low-powered firearms, eighteen (18) fragmentation and rifle grenades and one (1) improvised explosive.
Mayor Rizalda explained the advocacy of President Duterte in turning over all loose firearms not only in Mindanao but in the entire country as a whole. “Today we turn over loose firearms in my municipality in line with the President’s advocacy.” Said Rizalda.
“Peace and security is a shared responsibility. Collaboration among the local government units, local populace and the securing forces is vital in attaining just and lasting peace in our area of responsibility” said Major General Roseller G. Murillo, Commander, JTF Ranao and 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division. 1DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/maigo-ldn-voluntarily-turns-over-34-firearms-and-explosives/
DWDD: COMMANDER’S TIME | Com, 2ID with newly assigned 2LTs
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Apr 30): COMMANDER’S TIME | Com, 2ID with newly assigned 2LTs
CAMP GEN MATEO CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal (DWDD) –Major General Rhoderick M Parayno AFP, Commander, 2ID talked with the newly assigned 2nd Lieutenants during a Commander’s time held at Signal Battalion here at Camp Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal on April 23, 2018.
MGen Parayno gave his insights, guidance and advice to the new Platoon Leaders of what to expect in the field when they report to their respective unit of assignment. He also shared his experience during his 2LT days.
The 15 newly assigned 2nd Lieutenants were members of Officer Preparatory Course (OPC) “ Lakanlawig” Class 67-2016 and Officer Candidate Course (OCC) “Gahiusa” Class 48-2017.
Further, the newly assigned officers were formally received and welcomed during a fellowship night at DTS view deck on April 24, 2018. 2DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/commanders-time-com-2id-with-newly-assigned-2lts/
CAMP GEN MATEO CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal (DWDD) –Major General Rhoderick M Parayno AFP, Commander, 2ID talked with the newly assigned 2nd Lieutenants during a Commander’s time held at Signal Battalion here at Camp Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal on April 23, 2018.
MGen Parayno gave his insights, guidance and advice to the new Platoon Leaders of what to expect in the field when they report to their respective unit of assignment. He also shared his experience during his 2LT days.
The 15 newly assigned 2nd Lieutenants were members of Officer Preparatory Course (OPC) “ Lakanlawig” Class 67-2016 and Officer Candidate Course (OCC) “Gahiusa” Class 48-2017.
Further, the newly assigned officers were formally received and welcomed during a fellowship night at DTS view deck on April 24, 2018. 2DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/commanders-time-com-2id-with-newly-assigned-2lts/
DWDD: GROUND BREAKING | Building Classrooms under BK 2018
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Apr 30): GROUND BREAKING | Building Classrooms under BK 2018
CABU, Cabanatuan City (DWDD) – A Ground Breaking Ceremony of a 2-Classroom Building at the Cabu Elementary School in Cabu, Cabanatuan City on April 24, 2018 as part of the humanitarian civic action activities under the RP-US Balikatan (BK) 2018.
Representing Mayor Julius Cesar Vergara of Cabantuan was Councilor Eduardo Joso B. Joson VII as Guest of Honor and Speaker.
From the 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division, Philippine Army is Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Eugene M. Villaruz, Commanding Officer of the 7th Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Battalion. From the 548th Engineering Construction Brigade is their Commanding Officer, LTC Elmer Jay C. Anibigno II and LTC Arman G. Mampusti, Exercise Directorate HQS/CMO-HCA Plan, along with LTC Soulynamma D. Pharathikoune, Commanding Officer of the 9th ESB, USMC.
A similar event took place at the Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac yesterday attended by the Commanding Officer of the 702nd Brigade, 7ID PA, Colonel Henry A. Robinson Jr., while Honorable Florencio C, Mamucud, Barangay Captain of Brgy. Cut-cut II represented the Mayor of Capas, Tarlac.
BK is an annual military exercise between the Armed forces of the Philippines and the United States Pacific Command, where both contingents will be working shoulder to shoulder in information exchanges and live training events to enhance interoperability and advance regional security cooperation.
The RP-US BK 2018 formally opens on May 7, 2018 and features humanitarian civic action activities in pre-selected areas in Cagayan, Isabela and Central Luzon. Here in Luzon, 2-classroom buildings are being constructed in Tarlac and in Cabanatuan City, both in the province of Nueva Ecija, other classrooms will be constructed in Cagayan and Isabela. 7DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/ground-breaking-building-classrooms-under-bk-2018/
CABU, Cabanatuan City (DWDD) – A Ground Breaking Ceremony of a 2-Classroom Building at the Cabu Elementary School in Cabu, Cabanatuan City on April 24, 2018 as part of the humanitarian civic action activities under the RP-US Balikatan (BK) 2018.
Representing Mayor Julius Cesar Vergara of Cabantuan was Councilor Eduardo Joso B. Joson VII as Guest of Honor and Speaker.
From the 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division, Philippine Army is Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Eugene M. Villaruz, Commanding Officer of the 7th Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Battalion. From the 548th Engineering Construction Brigade is their Commanding Officer, LTC Elmer Jay C. Anibigno II and LTC Arman G. Mampusti, Exercise Directorate HQS/CMO-HCA Plan, along with LTC Soulynamma D. Pharathikoune, Commanding Officer of the 9th ESB, USMC.
A similar event took place at the Calangitan Elementary School in Capas, Tarlac yesterday attended by the Commanding Officer of the 702nd Brigade, 7ID PA, Colonel Henry A. Robinson Jr., while Honorable Florencio C, Mamucud, Barangay Captain of Brgy. Cut-cut II represented the Mayor of Capas, Tarlac.
BK is an annual military exercise between the Armed forces of the Philippines and the United States Pacific Command, where both contingents will be working shoulder to shoulder in information exchanges and live training events to enhance interoperability and advance regional security cooperation.
The RP-US BK 2018 formally opens on May 7, 2018 and features humanitarian civic action activities in pre-selected areas in Cagayan, Isabela and Central Luzon. Here in Luzon, 2-classroom buildings are being constructed in Tarlac and in Cabanatuan City, both in the province of Nueva Ecija, other classrooms will be constructed in Cagayan and Isabela. 7DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/04/30/ground-breaking-building-classrooms-under-bk-2018/
Ombudsman withdraws raps vs Misuari for 'lack of evidence'
From the Philippine Star (Apr 28): Ombudsman withdraws raps vs Misuari for 'lack of evidence'
The Office of the Ombudsman has moved to drop two
of the six cases it filed against Moro National Liberation Front founder
Nur Misuari in connection with the alleged anomalous procurements made during
his term as governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
In a motion dated April 16, filed before the Sandiganbayan Third Division, the ombudsman's Office of the Special Prosecutor moved to withdraw one count each of graft and malversation of public funds through falsification of public documents, which it filed against Misuari and former regional officials of the Department of Education in May last year.
In a resolution attached to the motion, the ombudsman admitted that it is withdrawing the two cases for “lack of sufficient evidence.”
The motion came after the Third Division, in its Aug. 31, 2017 ruling gave the prosecution a chance to gather additional evidence to support its charges.
It can be remembered that in the cases it filed on May 22, 2017, the ombudsman's prosecution team charged Misuari with three counts of violation of Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and another three counts of the complex crime of malversation of public funds through falsification of public documents under the Revised Penal Code.
Named as Misuari's co-accused in the cases are former regional officials of DepEd namely; then DepED-ARMM director III Leovigilda Cinches, chief accountant Pangalian Maniri and supply officer Sittie Aisa Usman, as well as several private individuals.
Based on the information of the cases, a total of P115,220,454 was paid by the ARMM government to three private suppliers from 2000 to 2001 for the supposed purchase of educational kits for the public schools in the region.
Of this amount, P31 million was allegedly paid to MBJ Learning Tools on Dec. 21, 2000 while P46.261million was paid to CPR Publishing on July 24, 2001 both for the supply of information technology packages.
An amount of P37.959 million, meanwhile, was allegedly paid to White Orchids Printing and Publishing House in September 2001 for the supply of educational materials.
The ombudsman said none of the supposed purchased materials were ever delivered. Instead, the respondents allegedly falsified disbursement vouches, purchase orders, canvass reports, sales invoices, delivery receipts and other supporting documents to make it appear that the transactions were above board.
However, in its Aug. 31, 2017 resolution, the Third Division noted that while the prosecution alleged that Misuari and Usman signed the purchase order and inspection report, respectively, pertaining to the transactions with White Orchids, these documents were not among those transmitted by the prosecution to the court as part of the records of the cases.
However, instead of outrightly dismissing the cases pertaining to the alleged anomalous procurements from White Orchids, the Third Division gave the prosecution opportunity to submit additional evidence.
In its motion, the prosecution said it had coordinated with an audit team from the Commission on Audit who conducted an investigation on the questioned ARMM transactions but the team said the documents requested are not in their possession or could no longer be located.
The prosecution said it had also coordinated with the ombudsman's Military and Other Law Enforcement Offices which is the nominal complainant in the cases, as well as the with the DepEd-ARMM, but both agencies said they cannot locate the requested documents.
“Thus, in view of the fact that the documents relative to the transaction between White Orchids and DepEd ARMM could no longer be located and produced despite diligent efforts, the prosecution hereby moves for the withdrawal of Informations for Criminal Case Nos. SB-17-CRM 1019 and 1022,” the prosecution said
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/04/28/1810305/ombudsman-withdraws-raps-vs-misuari-lack-evidence
In a motion dated April 16, filed before the Sandiganbayan Third Division, the ombudsman's Office of the Special Prosecutor moved to withdraw one count each of graft and malversation of public funds through falsification of public documents, which it filed against Misuari and former regional officials of the Department of Education in May last year.
In a resolution attached to the motion, the ombudsman admitted that it is withdrawing the two cases for “lack of sufficient evidence.”
The motion came after the Third Division, in its Aug. 31, 2017 ruling gave the prosecution a chance to gather additional evidence to support its charges.
It can be remembered that in the cases it filed on May 22, 2017, the ombudsman's prosecution team charged Misuari with three counts of violation of Republic Act 3019 or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act and another three counts of the complex crime of malversation of public funds through falsification of public documents under the Revised Penal Code.
Named as Misuari's co-accused in the cases are former regional officials of DepEd namely; then DepED-ARMM director III Leovigilda Cinches, chief accountant Pangalian Maniri and supply officer Sittie Aisa Usman, as well as several private individuals.
Based on the information of the cases, a total of P115,220,454 was paid by the ARMM government to three private suppliers from 2000 to 2001 for the supposed purchase of educational kits for the public schools in the region.
Of this amount, P31 million was allegedly paid to MBJ Learning Tools on Dec. 21, 2000 while P46.261million was paid to CPR Publishing on July 24, 2001 both for the supply of information technology packages.
An amount of P37.959 million, meanwhile, was allegedly paid to White Orchids Printing and Publishing House in September 2001 for the supply of educational materials.
The ombudsman said none of the supposed purchased materials were ever delivered. Instead, the respondents allegedly falsified disbursement vouches, purchase orders, canvass reports, sales invoices, delivery receipts and other supporting documents to make it appear that the transactions were above board.
However, in its Aug. 31, 2017 resolution, the Third Division noted that while the prosecution alleged that Misuari and Usman signed the purchase order and inspection report, respectively, pertaining to the transactions with White Orchids, these documents were not among those transmitted by the prosecution to the court as part of the records of the cases.
However, instead of outrightly dismissing the cases pertaining to the alleged anomalous procurements from White Orchids, the Third Division gave the prosecution opportunity to submit additional evidence.
In its motion, the prosecution said it had coordinated with an audit team from the Commission on Audit who conducted an investigation on the questioned ARMM transactions but the team said the documents requested are not in their possession or could no longer be located.
The prosecution said it had also coordinated with the ombudsman's Military and Other Law Enforcement Offices which is the nominal complainant in the cases, as well as the with the DepEd-ARMM, but both agencies said they cannot locate the requested documents.
“Thus, in view of the fact that the documents relative to the transaction between White Orchids and DepEd ARMM could no longer be located and produced despite diligent efforts, the prosecution hereby moves for the withdrawal of Informations for Criminal Case Nos. SB-17-CRM 1019 and 1022,” the prosecution said
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/04/28/1810305/ombudsman-withdraws-raps-vs-misuari-lack-evidence
MILF: Tiyakap Kalilintad Holds Peace Advocacy on Human Rights and Unarmed Civilian Protection
Posted to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Website (Apr 27): Tiyakap Kalilintad Holds Peace Advocacy on Human Rights and Unarmed Civilian Protection
More than a hundred members of Tiyakap Kalilintad Inc., (TKI) have gathered at Barangay Nituan this municipality on April 23, 2017 in an effort to strengthen community security actions.
The Iranun cluster of TKI in coordination with Local Government Unit of Parang, Maguindanao conducted Peace Advocacy on Human Rights and Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP).
The event was graced by eminent personalities from the International Monitoring Team (IMT) and Nonviolent Peace Force (NP).
Village Councilman Salik Adam Ramalan of Barangay Nituan in his opening remarks expressed his gratitude to TKI for choosing their locality as the venue.
In the open forum, an NP representative presented a lecture on UCP. “In countless times, in every shot from the guns of warring groups, civilians are the first victims,” said Sarato Pasante.
Meanwhile, Captain Jerry B. Gaviola of 37th IB, 6 ID, Philippine Army proudly expressed their accomplishments in maintaining peace within their areas of jurisdiction. The Municipal Police also imparted their share of improving security of the local populations.
Abu Asma of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Information Committee shared his thoughts and views on the current status of the peace process and the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).
“Our struggle for Right to Self-Determination is a long journey without any shortcut, and tested by inevitable stumbling block in many forms that something anticipated, “Abu Asma said.
The Regional Human Rights Commission of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (RHRC-ARMM) also delivered topics on the Universality of Human Rights and some guidelines and protocols on arresting “criminals.”
The IMT explained their mandates as a third party that monitors the implementation of the ceasefire agreement as contained in the peace agreements signed between the Government of the Philippines, and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (GPH - MILF).
Abdulnasser Binasing, Operations Manager of the TKI presented the rationale of the program. He challenged everyone to play their part in having the dreamed peace exist in Moro homeland.
“While some people chose to side with those obstructing the peace initiatives, others resort to violent means of asserting what they want, we at Tiyakap Kalilintad in response, go for the reverse, that is peaceful and the nonviolent ways.” he stressed.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1301/tiyakap-kalilintad-holds-peace-advocacy-on-human-rights-and-unarmed-civilian-protection
More than a hundred members of Tiyakap Kalilintad Inc., (TKI) have gathered at Barangay Nituan this municipality on April 23, 2017 in an effort to strengthen community security actions.
The Iranun cluster of TKI in coordination with Local Government Unit of Parang, Maguindanao conducted Peace Advocacy on Human Rights and Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP).
The event was graced by eminent personalities from the International Monitoring Team (IMT) and Nonviolent Peace Force (NP).
Village Councilman Salik Adam Ramalan of Barangay Nituan in his opening remarks expressed his gratitude to TKI for choosing their locality as the venue.
In the open forum, an NP representative presented a lecture on UCP. “In countless times, in every shot from the guns of warring groups, civilians are the first victims,” said Sarato Pasante.
Meanwhile, Captain Jerry B. Gaviola of 37th IB, 6 ID, Philippine Army proudly expressed their accomplishments in maintaining peace within their areas of jurisdiction. The Municipal Police also imparted their share of improving security of the local populations.
Abu Asma of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Information Committee shared his thoughts and views on the current status of the peace process and the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).
“Our struggle for Right to Self-Determination is a long journey without any shortcut, and tested by inevitable stumbling block in many forms that something anticipated, “Abu Asma said.
The Regional Human Rights Commission of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (RHRC-ARMM) also delivered topics on the Universality of Human Rights and some guidelines and protocols on arresting “criminals.”
The IMT explained their mandates as a third party that monitors the implementation of the ceasefire agreement as contained in the peace agreements signed between the Government of the Philippines, and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (GPH - MILF).
Abdulnasser Binasing, Operations Manager of the TKI presented the rationale of the program. He challenged everyone to play their part in having the dreamed peace exist in Moro homeland.
“While some people chose to side with those obstructing the peace initiatives, others resort to violent means of asserting what they want, we at Tiyakap Kalilintad in response, go for the reverse, that is peaceful and the nonviolent ways.” he stressed.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1301/tiyakap-kalilintad-holds-peace-advocacy-on-human-rights-and-unarmed-civilian-protection
MILF: Stakeholders Set Guidelines for Sustainable Peace
Posted to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Website (Apr 28): Stakeholders Set Guidelines for Sustainable Peace
IN PHOTO- Participants to the workshop listen to the presentation of one of the speakers at Bai Fatima Matabay Plang Memorial Gymnasium, Doruloman, Arakan, Cotabato
Over 50 highly selected individuals have shown their eagerness and collective efforts to work for sustainable peace held at Hadja Bai Fatima Matabay Plang Memorial Gymnasium, Community Foundation College of Science and Technology (CFCST), Doroluman, Arakan, Cotabato on April 20-22, 2018.
Under the auspices of Bangsamoro Development Agency- Central Mindanao (BDA-CenMin) in line with its Peace Building Program, the 3-day Workshop on Sustainable Peace was participated by representatives from various stakeholders from Arakan, Cotabato, such as: United Bangsamoro of Arakan Valley for Peace (UBAVP), Unity and Reconciliation Committee (URC), Muslim Youth Religious Organization (MYRO)-CFCST Chapter, employees and Supreme Student Council (CSSC) of CFCST.
“Participation to the workshop we were able to set guidelines to ensure that peace becomes sustainable,” said Prof. Anok U. Nonakan, Dorm Manager III, CFCST, and one of the participants.
“This is the best formula for sustainable peace: a people-centered approach where human beings are transformed to a unique persons where moral and spiritual developments precede over material development,” said Masulot Mintok, UBAVP President.
Peace and violence mainly rely on how far men and women behave, for it is through them that make what the world would be, explained Musib A. Plang, URC Representative.
“The state of peace and success of any nation depends on how people are enlightened, morally and spiritually,”
Mintok added.
“I know that we, the youth are the hope of our nation in the future to achieve lasting peace despite the longest history of bloodshed due to centuries-old injustices perpetrated by colonial powers from some parts of the world. This workshop is an important tool that serves as our guiding principles in attaining sustainable peace, stressed Saddam Abdulwahid, President, MYRO-CFCST Chapter.
“That is why, we need to establish strong foundation of peace within ourselves,” Plang retorted in response to what Abdulwahid have said.
“Hence, the people-centered approach is the best way to ensure that moral and spiritual developments precede over material development. This is the most appropriate formula for sustainable development,” said Nonakan during a conversation with the BDA-CenMin Team.
“This is also the best way where the youth are guided in the most upright way to safeguard them from any temptation and makes them free from all kinds of illegal acts and extremist groups,” clarified Mintok during his message of support to the activity.
“So, we thank the BDA for facilitating this workshop as this plays vital role to remind us that attaining sustainable peace in our homeland is neither impossible dream nor an unreachable aspiration as long as the Bangsamoro behave the way it would be along with their utmost collective struggle to regain their right to self-determination in the most diplomatic and civilized ways,” said Kadatuan Makalin, SSC President.
The BDA-Central Mindanao believes that the Bangsamoro, amidst all the injustices including divide-and-rule tactic committed against them by the oppressors are continuously working hard to empower itself in accordance with the universally accepted norms and standards of international law.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1303/stakeholders-set-guidelines-for-sustainable-peace
IN PHOTO- Participants to the workshop listen to the presentation of one of the speakers at Bai Fatima Matabay Plang Memorial Gymnasium, Doruloman, Arakan, Cotabato
Over 50 highly selected individuals have shown their eagerness and collective efforts to work for sustainable peace held at Hadja Bai Fatima Matabay Plang Memorial Gymnasium, Community Foundation College of Science and Technology (CFCST), Doroluman, Arakan, Cotabato on April 20-22, 2018.
Under the auspices of Bangsamoro Development Agency- Central Mindanao (BDA-CenMin) in line with its Peace Building Program, the 3-day Workshop on Sustainable Peace was participated by representatives from various stakeholders from Arakan, Cotabato, such as: United Bangsamoro of Arakan Valley for Peace (UBAVP), Unity and Reconciliation Committee (URC), Muslim Youth Religious Organization (MYRO)-CFCST Chapter, employees and Supreme Student Council (CSSC) of CFCST.
“Participation to the workshop we were able to set guidelines to ensure that peace becomes sustainable,” said Prof. Anok U. Nonakan, Dorm Manager III, CFCST, and one of the participants.
“This is the best formula for sustainable peace: a people-centered approach where human beings are transformed to a unique persons where moral and spiritual developments precede over material development,” said Masulot Mintok, UBAVP President.
Peace and violence mainly rely on how far men and women behave, for it is through them that make what the world would be, explained Musib A. Plang, URC Representative.
“The state of peace and success of any nation depends on how people are enlightened, morally and spiritually,”
Mintok added.
“I know that we, the youth are the hope of our nation in the future to achieve lasting peace despite the longest history of bloodshed due to centuries-old injustices perpetrated by colonial powers from some parts of the world. This workshop is an important tool that serves as our guiding principles in attaining sustainable peace, stressed Saddam Abdulwahid, President, MYRO-CFCST Chapter.
“That is why, we need to establish strong foundation of peace within ourselves,” Plang retorted in response to what Abdulwahid have said.
“Hence, the people-centered approach is the best way to ensure that moral and spiritual developments precede over material development. This is the most appropriate formula for sustainable development,” said Nonakan during a conversation with the BDA-CenMin Team.
“This is also the best way where the youth are guided in the most upright way to safeguard them from any temptation and makes them free from all kinds of illegal acts and extremist groups,” clarified Mintok during his message of support to the activity.
“So, we thank the BDA for facilitating this workshop as this plays vital role to remind us that attaining sustainable peace in our homeland is neither impossible dream nor an unreachable aspiration as long as the Bangsamoro behave the way it would be along with their utmost collective struggle to regain their right to self-determination in the most diplomatic and civilized ways,” said Kadatuan Makalin, SSC President.
The BDA-Central Mindanao believes that the Bangsamoro, amidst all the injustices including divide-and-rule tactic committed against them by the oppressors are continuously working hard to empower itself in accordance with the universally accepted norms and standards of international law.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1303/stakeholders-set-guidelines-for-sustainable-peace
MILF: Peace forum-dialogue with ARMM employees on Bangsamoro Government and Federalism held at SKCC
Posted to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Website (Apr 28): Peace forum-dialogue with ARMM employees on Bangsamoro Government and Federalism held at SKCC
IN PHOTO-Mohagher Iqbal of MILF Peace Implementing Panel delivers his lecture on the Proposed Bangsamoro Government and Federalism
The Forum ZFD and KUMUNET held a successful peace forum-dialogue in coordination with MILF Peace Implementing Panel, Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC), and the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) for regional officials and employees at Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC), ORG Compound, Cotabato City on April 26,.2018.
The said forum was attended by more than 200 employees, a small portion of more than 31, 000 ARMM employees of the region that will be affected by the proposed transition.
BTC Commissioners Atty. Raissa Jajurie and Dr. Susana Anayatin were the panel who provided answers to the questions, and clarifications about the transition, and the effect of the abolition of ARMM.
Atty. Jajurie assured them that there will be due process in the implementation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law specifically the security of tenure of regular employees with an add on benefits and guaranteed re - hiring of those qualified under the Bangsamoro qualifications standard set by the Bangsamoro Parliament, and the Civil Service Commission.
Mohagher Iqbal, Chair of the MILF Peace Implementing Panel who spoke about the proposed Bangsamoro Government and Federalism during the afternoon session, explained that " with the abolition of ARMM, there will be a total overhaul of its regional structures and personnel for the new political entity. If we want to change the system for better good and for the welfare of our constituents, we need to take some sacrifices. "
" We have to start it right so that we could proceed it correct. " He added.
The Director of Regional Administrative Services Engr. Avila Abobakar presented the simulated computation of the total benefits including the terminal leave and separation pay under the provision of the BTC crafted BBL, and to be reckoned with till December of 2018 for more the 31,000 employees affected will be needing at least 32B.
He said, "At this point in time we have 35B budget that are now ready and with the 150B block grant for the transition everything is in order. We are ready and will welcome Bangsamoro Government. "
During the noontime break, a presscon was held with Chairman Iqbal and ARMM Regional Governor Hataman by the local and mainstream media.
The media asked about the pronouncement of Pres. Duterte in Buluan , Maguindanao that he will resign if BBL is not passed by end of the month.
Both leaders are in agreement that such a statement is already an indication that the president is sincere and serious to put an end to the Bangsamoro Question by supporting the passage of the BBL.
[Video: ARMM government suportado ang BBL; Handang-handa na rin sa pagsapit ng BTA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCgWFewzFLc
ARMM Regional Governor Mujiv S. Hataman tiwalang maipapasa ang Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) sa darating na May 2018. Nakahanda narin sa smooth transition para sa pagbibigay daan sa bagong mamamahala sa Bangsamoro Transition Authority.]
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1306/peace-forum-dialogue-with-armm-employees-on-bangsamoro-government-and-federalism-held-at-skcc
IN PHOTO-Mohagher Iqbal of MILF Peace Implementing Panel delivers his lecture on the Proposed Bangsamoro Government and Federalism
The Forum ZFD and KUMUNET held a successful peace forum-dialogue in coordination with MILF Peace Implementing Panel, Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC), and the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) for regional officials and employees at Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex (SKCC), ORG Compound, Cotabato City on April 26,.2018.
The said forum was attended by more than 200 employees, a small portion of more than 31, 000 ARMM employees of the region that will be affected by the proposed transition.
BTC Commissioners Atty. Raissa Jajurie and Dr. Susana Anayatin were the panel who provided answers to the questions, and clarifications about the transition, and the effect of the abolition of ARMM.
Atty. Jajurie assured them that there will be due process in the implementation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law specifically the security of tenure of regular employees with an add on benefits and guaranteed re - hiring of those qualified under the Bangsamoro qualifications standard set by the Bangsamoro Parliament, and the Civil Service Commission.
Mohagher Iqbal, Chair of the MILF Peace Implementing Panel who spoke about the proposed Bangsamoro Government and Federalism during the afternoon session, explained that " with the abolition of ARMM, there will be a total overhaul of its regional structures and personnel for the new political entity. If we want to change the system for better good and for the welfare of our constituents, we need to take some sacrifices. "
" We have to start it right so that we could proceed it correct. " He added.
The Director of Regional Administrative Services Engr. Avila Abobakar presented the simulated computation of the total benefits including the terminal leave and separation pay under the provision of the BTC crafted BBL, and to be reckoned with till December of 2018 for more the 31,000 employees affected will be needing at least 32B.
He said, "At this point in time we have 35B budget that are now ready and with the 150B block grant for the transition everything is in order. We are ready and will welcome Bangsamoro Government. "
During the noontime break, a presscon was held with Chairman Iqbal and ARMM Regional Governor Hataman by the local and mainstream media.
The media asked about the pronouncement of Pres. Duterte in Buluan , Maguindanao that he will resign if BBL is not passed by end of the month.
Both leaders are in agreement that such a statement is already an indication that the president is sincere and serious to put an end to the Bangsamoro Question by supporting the passage of the BBL.
[Video: ARMM government suportado ang BBL; Handang-handa na rin sa pagsapit ng BTA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCgWFewzFLc
ARMM Regional Governor Mujiv S. Hataman tiwalang maipapasa ang Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) sa darating na May 2018. Nakahanda narin sa smooth transition para sa pagbibigay daan sa bagong mamamahala sa Bangsamoro Transition Authority.]
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1306/peace-forum-dialogue-with-armm-employees-on-bangsamoro-government-and-federalism-held-at-skcc
NDF: On the AFP’s brutal killing of 15-year old Rondi Ondo
Propaganda statement posted to the National Democratic Front Website (Apr 29): On the AFP’s brutal killing of 15-year old Rondi Ondo
The CPP condemns in the strongest terms possible the AFP’s Eastmincom for the despicable killing of 15-year old boy Rondi Ondo last Saturday (April 21) in Barangay Astorga, Davao del Sur. Ondo, was with his uncle and cousin collecting coconuts when operating troops of the AFP fired upon them mistaking them for NPA fighters.
The CPP further condemns the AFP for claiming that Rondi was a “child soldier” of the NPA in a futile effort to cover-up their crime. Rondi’s mother, Marissa, vehemently denies that he was an NPA member. The AFP’s fake news mill is daily churning out increasingly incredulous lies in the mass media to fool the people.
This incident of child killing adds to the growing list of atrocities committed by the AFP against the peasant masses under Oplan Kapayapaan.
https://www.ndfp.org/on-the-afps-brutal-killing-of-15-year-old-rondi-ondo/
The CPP condemns in the strongest terms possible the AFP’s Eastmincom for the despicable killing of 15-year old boy Rondi Ondo last Saturday (April 21) in Barangay Astorga, Davao del Sur. Ondo, was with his uncle and cousin collecting coconuts when operating troops of the AFP fired upon them mistaking them for NPA fighters.
The CPP further condemns the AFP for claiming that Rondi was a “child soldier” of the NPA in a futile effort to cover-up their crime. Rondi’s mother, Marissa, vehemently denies that he was an NPA member. The AFP’s fake news mill is daily churning out increasingly incredulous lies in the mass media to fool the people.
This incident of child killing adds to the growing list of atrocities committed by the AFP against the peasant masses under Oplan Kapayapaan.
https://www.ndfp.org/on-the-afps-brutal-killing-of-15-year-old-rondi-ondo/
CPP: Manggagawang Pilipino, magkaisa at buklurin ang buong bayan!
Propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines Website (Apr 29): Manggagawang Pilipino, magkaisa at buklurin ang buong bayan!
Communist Party of the Philippines
29 April 2018
Kasama ng uring manggagawang Pilipino, at ng masang proletaryo sa buong daigdig, ipinagdiriwang ng Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas (PKP) ang Pandaigdigang Araw ng Paggawa. Bigyang-pugay natin ang mga bayani at martir ng kilusang manggagawa. Gawin nating inspirasyon ang kanilang buhay ng walang pag-iimbot na paglilingkod sa bayan.
Ginugunita natin ang Mayo Uno ngayong taon na malaki ang tungkuling buklurin ang pinakamalawak na bilang ng mga manggagawa para isulong ang mga pakikibakang pangkabuhayan at labanan ang anti-manggagawa at anti-mamamayang pasistang rehimeng US-Duterte.
Dagdag na makabuluhan ang paggunita sa Mayo Uno ngayong taon dahil ipagdiriwang din natin sa ilang araw sa Mayo 5, ang ika-200 taon ng araw ng kapanganakan ni Karl Marx, pinakadakilang gurong komunista. Si Marx ang unang nakapaglahad ng ideolohiya ng proletaryo. Sa mahigit nang isa’t kalahating siglo, ginabayan ng Marxismo ang mga manggagawa sa kanilang mga pakikibaka sa ekonomya at pagsusulong ng rebolusyonaryong pakikibaka para wakasan ang sistema ng pang-aaliping sahuran. Umunlad ang Marxismo sa Marxismo-Leninismo-Maoismo sa tatlong yugtong dinaanan na epikong tunggalian ng kapitalismo at proletaryong rebolusyon.
Balik-tanawin natin ang makasaysayang mga pakikibaka para sa walong-oras na paggawa, makatarungang sahod, karapatan sa pag-uunyon, pagwewelga at iba pang karapatan ng mga manggagawa sa buong mundo. Higit sa lahat, gunitain natin ang ika-100 taong anibersaryo ng tagumpay ng Dakilang Proletaryong Rebolusyong Oktubre sa Russia na nagtatag ng diktadura ng proletaryo at nagbukas ng pitong dekadang matatagumpay na sosyalistang rebolusyon at konstruksyon sa sangkatlo ng buong daigdig.
Subalit nagapi ng burgesya ang proletaryo at naipanumbalik ang kapitalismo sa Russia, China at iba pang bansa. Napaatras ang sosyalistang rebolusyon sa buong mundo. Gayunman, ang mga nagawa nito sa pagpawi sa pagsasamantala at mabilis na pag-angat ng antas ng lipunan ay nananatiling inspirasyon sa mga manggagawa at masang anakpawis para magsikhay sa rebolusyonaryong landas. Ang patuloy na paglubha ng iba’t ibang anyo ng kapitalistang pagsasamanta sa ilalim ng mga patakarang neoliberal ay nagpapasidhi ng kanilang pagnanais na iluwal ang panibagong pagdaluyong ng bagong demokratiko at sosyalistang rebolusyon sa buong daigdig.
Sa Pilipinas, pinapasan ng masang manggagawa ang bigat ng palagiang krisis ng malakolonyal at malapyudal na sistema. Mabilis na lumalala ang kanilang kalagayan sa ilalim ng ni Duterte. Pambubuladas ang ipinagmalaki niyang siya’y “sosyalista.” Ang totoo, siya’y anti-manggagawa at maka-kapitalista. Pinako ang mababang sahod ng mga manggagawa para akitin ang dayong mamumuhunan. Ang nakatakdang minimum sa NCR (₱512 kada araw) ay wala pa sa kalahati ng kailangan (₱1,171 kada araw) para disenteng mabuhay ang laking-anim na pamilya. Lumalala pa ang krisis ng disempleyo matapos mahigit 630,000 trabaho ang minasaker noong nagdaang taon. Araw-araw, libu-libo ang napupwersang mangibang-bayan. Pabor siyang pahabain ang araw ng paggawa sa pamamagitan ng four-day workweek. Binabalewala ang kagalingan at kaligtasan sa pagawaan. Ginagamit ang pulis at mga sundalo upang supilin ang karapatan sa pag-uunyon at pagwelga gamit ang militar at pulis.
Sa ilalim ni Duterte, walang ibang mapagpipilian ang mga manggagawa kundi ang bagtasin ang landas ng militanteng pakikibaka. Itayong muli ang libu-libong unyon. Puspusang isulong ang demokratikong mga pakikibaka. Ibangon at malakihang isulong ang militanteng kilusang manggagawa. Pasiklabin ang mga pakikibakang manggagawa sa libu-libong mga pagawaan at iba pang empresa.
Buuin ang pinakamalapad na pagkakaisa ng masang manggagawang Pilipino laban sa rehimeng US-Duterte para labanan ang anti-manggagawang mga patakaran at programa nito. Kaalinsabay nito, pamunuan ang pagbubuklod sa sambayanang Pilipino para ihiwalay, labanan at ibagsak ang rehimeng US-Duterte—ang numero unong kaaway ng buong bayan.
Buuin ang pinakamalapad na pagkakaisa ng masang manggagawa laban sa tiraniya at terorismo ng rehimeng US-Duterte. Makipagkaisa sa masang magsasaka sa kanayunan, sa kanilang mga pakikibakang antipyudal at sa paglaban nila sa pasistang atake laban sa kanilang mga komunidad. Ilantad sa kalunsuran at mga sentrong bayan ang pambobomba, pananakop, tortyur, pagdakip at pagkulong, pagnanakaw at iba pang pandarahas ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) sa ilalim ng Oplan Kapayapaan.
Sumapi sa Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas! Ang partido komunista ang ating partidong pampulitika. Binubuklod ito ng Marxismo-Leninismo-Maoismo, ang ideolohiya ng proletaryo. Ito ang konsentrasyon ng maka-uring interes ng mga manggagawa. Itinuturo nito ang landas ng paglaban upang ibagsak ang paghahari ng mga mapagsamantala at mapang-aping uri at itatag ang kapangyarihang pampulitika ng proletaryo.
Mga manggagawa, magsandata at maging mga Pulang kumander at mandirigma ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan! Itinatag ng Partido ang hukbong bayan para isulong ang armadong pakikibaka at durugin ang mga armadong galamay ng naghaharing estado. Isinusulong ang matagalang digmang bayan para mag-ipon ng lakas sa kanayunan at palibutan ang kalunsuran hanggang kaya na nitong ibagsak ang mga reaksyunaryo uri at itatag ang demokratikong kapangyarihan ng bayan sa buong bansa.
Limampung taon nang sumusulong ang demokratikong rebolusyong bayan sa Pilipinas. Ang mga pagsulong na ito sa nakaraan ang nagbibigay sa mamamayang Pilipino ng pag-asa na makamit ang ganap na tagumpay sa hinaharap para itatag ang isang malaya at maunlad na kinabukasan.
Mabuhay ang mga manggagawang Pilipino!
Gunitain ang ika-200 taong anibersaryo ng kapanganakan ni Karl Marx!
Yakapin at palaganapin ang Marxismo-Leninismo-Maoismo!
Ibagsak ang rehimeng US-Duterte!
Isulong ang demokratikong rebolusyong bayan!
Mabuhay ang Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas!
Communist Party of the Philippines
29 April 2018
Kasama ng uring manggagawang Pilipino, at ng masang proletaryo sa buong daigdig, ipinagdiriwang ng Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas (PKP) ang Pandaigdigang Araw ng Paggawa. Bigyang-pugay natin ang mga bayani at martir ng kilusang manggagawa. Gawin nating inspirasyon ang kanilang buhay ng walang pag-iimbot na paglilingkod sa bayan.
Ginugunita natin ang Mayo Uno ngayong taon na malaki ang tungkuling buklurin ang pinakamalawak na bilang ng mga manggagawa para isulong ang mga pakikibakang pangkabuhayan at labanan ang anti-manggagawa at anti-mamamayang pasistang rehimeng US-Duterte.
Dagdag na makabuluhan ang paggunita sa Mayo Uno ngayong taon dahil ipagdiriwang din natin sa ilang araw sa Mayo 5, ang ika-200 taon ng araw ng kapanganakan ni Karl Marx, pinakadakilang gurong komunista. Si Marx ang unang nakapaglahad ng ideolohiya ng proletaryo. Sa mahigit nang isa’t kalahating siglo, ginabayan ng Marxismo ang mga manggagawa sa kanilang mga pakikibaka sa ekonomya at pagsusulong ng rebolusyonaryong pakikibaka para wakasan ang sistema ng pang-aaliping sahuran. Umunlad ang Marxismo sa Marxismo-Leninismo-Maoismo sa tatlong yugtong dinaanan na epikong tunggalian ng kapitalismo at proletaryong rebolusyon.
Balik-tanawin natin ang makasaysayang mga pakikibaka para sa walong-oras na paggawa, makatarungang sahod, karapatan sa pag-uunyon, pagwewelga at iba pang karapatan ng mga manggagawa sa buong mundo. Higit sa lahat, gunitain natin ang ika-100 taong anibersaryo ng tagumpay ng Dakilang Proletaryong Rebolusyong Oktubre sa Russia na nagtatag ng diktadura ng proletaryo at nagbukas ng pitong dekadang matatagumpay na sosyalistang rebolusyon at konstruksyon sa sangkatlo ng buong daigdig.
Subalit nagapi ng burgesya ang proletaryo at naipanumbalik ang kapitalismo sa Russia, China at iba pang bansa. Napaatras ang sosyalistang rebolusyon sa buong mundo. Gayunman, ang mga nagawa nito sa pagpawi sa pagsasamantala at mabilis na pag-angat ng antas ng lipunan ay nananatiling inspirasyon sa mga manggagawa at masang anakpawis para magsikhay sa rebolusyonaryong landas. Ang patuloy na paglubha ng iba’t ibang anyo ng kapitalistang pagsasamanta sa ilalim ng mga patakarang neoliberal ay nagpapasidhi ng kanilang pagnanais na iluwal ang panibagong pagdaluyong ng bagong demokratiko at sosyalistang rebolusyon sa buong daigdig.
Sa Pilipinas, pinapasan ng masang manggagawa ang bigat ng palagiang krisis ng malakolonyal at malapyudal na sistema. Mabilis na lumalala ang kanilang kalagayan sa ilalim ng ni Duterte. Pambubuladas ang ipinagmalaki niyang siya’y “sosyalista.” Ang totoo, siya’y anti-manggagawa at maka-kapitalista. Pinako ang mababang sahod ng mga manggagawa para akitin ang dayong mamumuhunan. Ang nakatakdang minimum sa NCR (₱512 kada araw) ay wala pa sa kalahati ng kailangan (₱1,171 kada araw) para disenteng mabuhay ang laking-anim na pamilya. Lumalala pa ang krisis ng disempleyo matapos mahigit 630,000 trabaho ang minasaker noong nagdaang taon. Araw-araw, libu-libo ang napupwersang mangibang-bayan. Pabor siyang pahabain ang araw ng paggawa sa pamamagitan ng four-day workweek. Binabalewala ang kagalingan at kaligtasan sa pagawaan. Ginagamit ang pulis at mga sundalo upang supilin ang karapatan sa pag-uunyon at pagwelga gamit ang militar at pulis.
Sa ilalim ni Duterte, walang ibang mapagpipilian ang mga manggagawa kundi ang bagtasin ang landas ng militanteng pakikibaka. Itayong muli ang libu-libong unyon. Puspusang isulong ang demokratikong mga pakikibaka. Ibangon at malakihang isulong ang militanteng kilusang manggagawa. Pasiklabin ang mga pakikibakang manggagawa sa libu-libong mga pagawaan at iba pang empresa.
Buuin ang pinakamalapad na pagkakaisa ng masang manggagawang Pilipino laban sa rehimeng US-Duterte para labanan ang anti-manggagawang mga patakaran at programa nito. Kaalinsabay nito, pamunuan ang pagbubuklod sa sambayanang Pilipino para ihiwalay, labanan at ibagsak ang rehimeng US-Duterte—ang numero unong kaaway ng buong bayan.
Buuin ang pinakamalapad na pagkakaisa ng masang manggagawa laban sa tiraniya at terorismo ng rehimeng US-Duterte. Makipagkaisa sa masang magsasaka sa kanayunan, sa kanilang mga pakikibakang antipyudal at sa paglaban nila sa pasistang atake laban sa kanilang mga komunidad. Ilantad sa kalunsuran at mga sentrong bayan ang pambobomba, pananakop, tortyur, pagdakip at pagkulong, pagnanakaw at iba pang pandarahas ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) sa ilalim ng Oplan Kapayapaan.
Sumapi sa Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas! Ang partido komunista ang ating partidong pampulitika. Binubuklod ito ng Marxismo-Leninismo-Maoismo, ang ideolohiya ng proletaryo. Ito ang konsentrasyon ng maka-uring interes ng mga manggagawa. Itinuturo nito ang landas ng paglaban upang ibagsak ang paghahari ng mga mapagsamantala at mapang-aping uri at itatag ang kapangyarihang pampulitika ng proletaryo.
Mga manggagawa, magsandata at maging mga Pulang kumander at mandirigma ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan! Itinatag ng Partido ang hukbong bayan para isulong ang armadong pakikibaka at durugin ang mga armadong galamay ng naghaharing estado. Isinusulong ang matagalang digmang bayan para mag-ipon ng lakas sa kanayunan at palibutan ang kalunsuran hanggang kaya na nitong ibagsak ang mga reaksyunaryo uri at itatag ang demokratikong kapangyarihan ng bayan sa buong bansa.
Limampung taon nang sumusulong ang demokratikong rebolusyong bayan sa Pilipinas. Ang mga pagsulong na ito sa nakaraan ang nagbibigay sa mamamayang Pilipino ng pag-asa na makamit ang ganap na tagumpay sa hinaharap para itatag ang isang malaya at maunlad na kinabukasan.
Mabuhay ang mga manggagawang Pilipino!
Gunitain ang ika-200 taong anibersaryo ng kapanganakan ni Karl Marx!
Yakapin at palaganapin ang Marxismo-Leninismo-Maoismo!
Ibagsak ang rehimeng US-Duterte!
Isulong ang demokratikong rebolusyong bayan!
Mabuhay ang Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas!
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