The military has admitted for medical attention Sgt. Adriano Bingil, an abducted soldier who was released by the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed-wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), on December 31, 2015, at Las Nieves town of Agusan del Norte.
“Based from the initial examination, Sgt. Bingil is experiencing both physical and mental fatigue,” said military physician Major Jonna Dalaguit.
Dalaguit said Bingil will be temporarily admitted at a station hospital to recuperate from his current condition.
Capt. Joe Patrick Martinez, spokesman of the 4th Infantry Division said a barangay kagawad who was with Bingil when they were flagged down by the NPA rebels while riding a motorcycle, supposed Bingil was targeted because the rebels wanted the AFP to stop its Bayanihan efforts for peace and development in the remote areas of the CARAGA region.
“The captive soldier was deprived of his freedom for the last three and a half months, not to mention the anxiety and anguish experienced by his family and loved ones,” Martinez said.
“Tataw ni nga walay kaayuhan nga gusto ang NPA sa among barangay. Ang gusto lang nila magpabilin ang kalisud arun dali ra makarekrut og bag-ong miyembro sa NPA (It is clear that the NPAs don’t want our barangay to be developed for them to easily recruit new member),” said Martinez, quoting the barangay kagawad, who requested anonymity.
Martinez admitted that the incident has somehow affected the supposed delivery of some government programs and services for the Lumads.
Col. Alexander Macario, commander of 401st Infantry Brigade, said: “For the NPA bandits, once development have set-in in that area or in every community, the issues that they are catalyzing upon will no longer be relevant. That is why they need to do something for example kidnapping our soldier to block or impede these developments from reaching our people.”
Mayor Ronaldo Corvera of San Luis, Agusan del Sur, and the head of municipal crisis committee, together with Rep. Lawrence Fortun, 1st District of Agusan del Norte, and Mayor Rodrigo Duterte of Davao City, facilitated the release of Bingil, who was brought to the Division Advance Command Post in Barangay Bancasi, Butuan City.
Bingil was immediately received by the acting commander of the 4th Infantry Division, Brigadier General Paul Atal, Deputy Brigade Commander of 401st Infantry Brigade, Col. Cresente Maligmat, and the medical team for check-up.
“What the NPA did is plain kidnapping and it is a crime punishable by law. Nevertheless, we appreciate the gesture of them returning our soldier, hoping that they are projecting a renewed faith in peace and aspiring to resume the peace talks with the government through the NDF,” said Atal.
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Fighters of the New People’s Army (NPA) (left) stand in formation during the commemoration of the 46th anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). On December 31, 2015, the NPA released Sgt. Adriano Bingil, who has been their captive since September 19, 2015. (Photo courtesy of Alexander D. Lopez)
“Based from the initial examination, Sgt. Bingil is experiencing both physical and mental fatigue,” said military physician Major Jonna Dalaguit.
Dalaguit said Bingil will be temporarily admitted at a station hospital to recuperate from his current condition.
On September 19, 2015, the NPA abducted Bingil, a member of the Bayanihan team of the 26th Infantry Battalion assigned in Barangay Mahagsay, San Luis town of Agusan del Sur.
“The captive soldier was deprived of his freedom for the last three and a half months, not to mention the anxiety and anguish experienced by his family and loved ones,” Martinez said.
“Tataw ni nga walay kaayuhan nga gusto ang NPA sa among barangay. Ang gusto lang nila magpabilin ang kalisud arun dali ra makarekrut og bag-ong miyembro sa NPA (It is clear that the NPAs don’t want our barangay to be developed for them to easily recruit new member),” said Martinez, quoting the barangay kagawad, who requested anonymity.
Martinez admitted that the incident has somehow affected the supposed delivery of some government programs and services for the Lumads.
Col. Alexander Macario, commander of 401st Infantry Brigade, said: “For the NPA bandits, once development have set-in in that area or in every community, the issues that they are catalyzing upon will no longer be relevant. That is why they need to do something for example kidnapping our soldier to block or impede these developments from reaching our people.”
Mayor Ronaldo Corvera of San Luis, Agusan del Sur, and the head of municipal crisis committee, together with Rep. Lawrence Fortun, 1st District of Agusan del Norte, and Mayor Rodrigo Duterte of Davao City, facilitated the release of Bingil, who was brought to the Division Advance Command Post in Barangay Bancasi, Butuan City.
Bingil was immediately received by the acting commander of the 4th Infantry Division, Brigadier General Paul Atal, Deputy Brigade Commander of 401st Infantry Brigade, Col. Cresente Maligmat, and the medical team for check-up.
“What the NPA did is plain kidnapping and it is a crime punishable by law. Nevertheless, we appreciate the gesture of them returning our soldier, hoping that they are projecting a renewed faith in peace and aspiring to resume the peace talks with the government through the NDF,” said Atal.
http://www.mb.com.ph/abducted-soldier-released-by-npas-to-remain-in-hospital-for-medication/
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