From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 7, 2020): Army recovers rebels' belongings in Aurora (By Jason De Asis)
BALER, Aurora – Troops of the Army’s 91st Infantry Battalion (91IB) recovered on Monday abandoned items believed to be owned by the communist terrorist group (CTG) in Barangay Dimanayat, San Luis town, this province.
A strike operation was conducted at a CTG lair in the area based on the revelation of a former rebel that resulted in the recovery of 35 empty gallons, which, he said, were used for safekeeping their firearms and ammunition as well as their rice supply.
Lt. Col. Reandrew P. Rubio, commander of 91IB, said that according to "Ka Alex", the empty gallons were owned and prepositioned by Komiteng Larangang Guerilla Sierra Madre (KLG-SM) operating in the area.
Rubio said the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front's (CPP-NPA-NDF) logistical build-up and movement have been restricted by the establishment of Dimanayat Patrol Base and the deployment of Community Support Program (CSP), prompting the CTG to abandon the items.
“The recent discovery of abandoned empty containers believed to be owned by KLG-SM indicates that they are now on the run due to our sustained combat operations with the Philippine National Police. It also means that the local populace are no longer supporting them in terms of logistics and finances. We will continue to intensify our security operations for them to force to abandon the armed struggle,” Rubio said in an interview.
He commended the operating team for their diligent efforts and reminded the villagers about the importance of community participation in the fight against terrorism.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1124031
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