Alleged NPA courier in Caraga region nabbed

From the Manila Bulletin (May 21, 2020): Alleged NPA courier in Caraga region nabbed (By Mike Crismundo

CAMP COL. RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – The joint law enforcement operation of the Philippine Army (PA) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) has led to the arrest of another alleged wanted communist-New People’s Army (NPA) courier in the hinterland of Barangay Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur province.



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Caraga Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13) Regional Director Brig. Gen. Joselito T. Esquivel, Jr. identified the arrested alleged Militia ng Bayan member as Eric G. Enriquez, 33, who is allegedly a supply courier for the Weakened Guerrilla Front 19 (WGF 19) of the CPP-NPA Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEPRC).

The operation was carried out by the Army’s 3rd Special Forces Battalion (3rd SFBn), 13th Regional Mobile Forces Battalion (13th RMFBn), Surigao del Sur Provincial Mobile Force Company, and Lianga Municipal Police Station at around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday based on the warrant of arrest issued on May 21, 2018, by Judge Lilibeth O. Ladaga of the Regional Trial Court, 11th Judicial Region, Branch 28.

The suspect was charged with murder and multiple attempted murder.

The PRO 13 also reported on Thursday that from January 1, 2020 to May 19, 2020, a total of 91 Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) were already neutralized in Caraga region.

Out of 91, 30 were apprehended based on the strength of warrant of arrest, 10 were captured during armed encounter and checkpoint operations, 43 surrendered to the authorities, and eight were killed in the firefight, PRO 13 record said.

“The local folks are already fed up with the abuses and illegal activities of the CNTs, that’s why they are now reporting to government security forces,” Esquivel said.

“The CNTs are now losing their grip in the mountains,” the PRO13 top police official added.

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24 NPA rebels killed in May clashes: Army

From the Mindanao Times (May 21, 2020): 24 NPA rebels killed in May clashes: Army (BY RHODA GRACE SARON)

Seventy-seven members of the New People’s Army, including top leaders, were neutralized by the different units under the Eastern Mindanao Command as it intensified its security operations in May.

Lt Col Ezra Balagtey, the EastMinCom spokesperson, said the NPA suffered a series of defeats in less than a month as 24 rebels were killed, 11 captured, and 42 have surrendered in the past four weeks.

This also includes the capture and surrender of 83 and 13 firearms, respectively, and the discovery of guerilla hideouts in the different parts of the command’s area of responsibility.

To mention a few of EMC’s successful operations, an NPA front was earlier decimated after 10 NPAs were killed and five high-powered firearms were captured on May 10, in a series of encounters with soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division in Misamis Oriental and Agusan del Norte.

On May 12, the 1st Special Forces Battalion also captured a machine gun in Sitio Kimutya, San Rafael, Talakag, Bukidnon.

In Davao Oriental, elements of the 28th Infantry Battalion recovered two Garand rifles, one M16 rifle, one AR15 rifle, and one Ultimax MK3 machine gun in an arms cache in Barangay Maragatas, Lupon on the evening of May 16 during a pursuit operation after the unit figured in an encounter on May 13.

In a separate incident, elements of the 36th IB discovered a guerrilla hideout at the vicinity of Cabangahan, Cantilan, Surigao Del Sur, and confiscated one IHL banned landmine, two-way radio, personal belongings, and subversive NPA documents.

Likewise, operating troops of the 26th IB discovered an NPA lair in Guibonon, Esperanza, Agusan Del Sur, and were able to confiscate one tablet, four containers of gasoline, ammunition, and subversive documents.

On May 18, 2020, at 11:30 AM, other troops of 36th IB, while conducting security operations, encountered an undetermined number of rebels in Barangay Siagao, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur.

The said encounter lasted for 45 minutes, which led to the death of one NPA. It also resulted in the recovery of AK47 rifles, land mines, and medical supplies.

Lt. General Jose C. Faustino Jr., commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command, directed all units under EMC to intensify their implementation of security operations to prevent the NPAs from committing atrocities and harassment on communities already reeling from the pandemic.

“While most of us are busy fighting COVID-19, we do not want to give the NPAs space and time to take advantage of the situation to carry out their evil plans and atrocities that will add misery to our communities,” he said.

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AFP-CRS: Starved NPA rercuit involved in Miagao clash surrenders

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (May 19, 2020): Starved NPA rercuit involved in Miagao clash surrenders

Unbearable hunger in the mountains forced another NPA recruit involved in Cabalaunan clash in Miagao, Iloilo to surrender to the Army’s 61st Infantry (Hunter) Battalion

Lieutenant Colonel Joel Benedict Batara, Commanding Officer of the 61IB, identified the surrenderee as alias Dodot, 18 years old of Sibalom, Antique and a member of Suyak (SDG) Platoon, Southern Front, KR-Panay.

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AFP-CRS: Three Abu Sayyafmembers neutralized in Sulu encounter

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (May 19, 2020): Three Abu Sayyafmembers neutralized in Sulu encounter

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AFP/CRS: Two NPA combatant surrendered, one captured after Surigao Sur clash

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (May 19, 2020): Two NPA combatant surrendered, one captured after Surigao Sur clash

Two combatant of the New People’s Army (NPA) fled and voluntarily surrender while another combatant was captured by the army’s 36th Infantry (Valor) Battalion after the recent clash with the CPP-NPA terrorist transpired at Brgy Cabangahan, Cantilan,Tago, Surigao del Sur

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AFP-CRS: Families ditches NPAs in Bukidnon

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (May 19, 2020): Families ditches NPAs in Bukidnon

A total of 163 families left their homes to avoid New Peoples Army (NPA) propaganda in Bukidnon.

Due to the NPA’s presence in the area, 163 families are forced to temporarily leave their homes from Purok 7 (Sitio Sta Rita) and Purok 8 (Sitio San Roque) towards Sitio Malapgap all of Brgy Sinanglanan, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

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AFP-CRS: Army seizes machine gun in Bukidnon clash

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (May 19, 2020): Army seizes machine gun in Bukidnon clash

THE Philippine Army’s 1st Special Forces Battalion (1SFBn) captured a machine gun during a series of clashes with the New People's Army (NPA) on May 12 in Bukidnon.

The operating troops of 1SFBn showed its dedication to duty and bravery when they retorted to a local folks’ tip of armed group’s presence in Sitio Kimutya, San Rafael, Talakag, Bukidon.

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AFP-CRS: Philippine Navy's missile-capabale figate sets sail for the Philippines

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (May 20, 2020): Philippine Navy's missile-capabale figate sets sail for the Philippines

The Philippine Navy’s first missile-capable frigate, BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150), will start its journey to the Philippines next week.

The ship will set sail from South Korea on May 18 and arrive in Subic Bay on May 23, where it will first undergo technical inspection and acceptance

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AFP/CRS: Army scores anew in a nother Surigao del Sur clash

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (May 20, 2020): Army scores anew in a nother Surigao del Sur clash

The 36th Infantry (Valor) Battalion under the operational control of 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade scored anew in a clash against CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) at Sitio Kiskis , Brgy Siagao, San Miguel, Surigao del Sur.

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AFP-CRS: Army, rebels clash anew, hardcore NPA militia apprehended

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (May 20, 2020): Army, rebels clash anew, hardcore NPA militia apprehended

Kamagong troopers under the leadership of LTC ALEXANDER D BANATAO clash once again with members of the New People’s Army (NPA) at Sitio Piagdugan, Brgy Maragatas, Lupon, Davao Oriental.

A firefight has erupted when NPA rebels fired upon the troops of 28th Infantry Battalion conducting security operations to act upon a call from a local official fearing the presence of armed rebels in their community. During the said gun battle, the NPA rebels detonated two (2) Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).

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AFP/CRS: 21 CPP-NPA rebels yield in South Cotabato

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (May 20, 2020): 21 CPP-NPA rebels yield in South Cotabato

Former communist New People’s Army rebels pose with their surrendered firearms and explosives after yielding to the police and the military on May 15, 2020 in Banga town, South Cotabato province. The 21 returnees, who were presented to local officials and the media on Monday (May 18, 2020) will be enlisted into the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program.

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AFP/CRS: Army Troops Rescue NPA Child Warrior, Slams Reds for Illegal Recruitment

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (May 20, 2020): Army Troops Rescue NPA Child Warrior, Slams Reds for Illegal Recruitment

Army rescues NPA child warrior slams red for illegal recruitment

Troops from the 28th Infantry (KAMAGONG) Battalion under the leadership of LTC ALEXANDER D BANATAO apprehended and rescued a child warrior following a skirmish against an undetermined number of NPA last 09 May at Sitio Tawas, Brgy Maragatas, Lupon, DOR. Alyas “Jack”, whose true name was hidden on purpose, 17 years of age, and a resident of Purok 1-A, Brgy Cabay-angan, Dujali, Davao del Norte was spared from imminent death brought about by the exposure to armed conflict caused by the recruitment of NPA in the communities.

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WESTMINCOM: Local terrorist neutralized in Maguindanao

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (May 20, 2020): Local terrorist neutralized in Maguindanao

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City- May 20, 2020

Military troops neutralized an enemy and recovered explosives and other war materials of the Local Terrorist Group in a brief gunfight in Maguindanao this morning, May 20.

Combat troops of the 33rd Infantry Battalion conducted a security operation and encountered the local terrorists in Barangay Sapakan, Rajah Buayan yesterday.

Ground forces pursued the evading militants and discovered traces of bloodstains at the engagement site, according to Col. Joel Mamon, officer-in-charge of the 601st Infantry Brigade.

Pursuing troops engaged anew in a 20-minute clash with twelve local terrorists in Sitio Kampana, Barangay Tabungao at 4:30am today.

The series of offensives led to the recovery of an enemy cadaver, two improvised explosives and components, three magazines, and a half sack of IED fertilizer.

Troops continue to pursue the fleeing militants and scour the area.

Meanwhile, a soldier died from the injuries sustained in said gunfight.

The identity of said casualty will not be disclosed pending notification to the next of kin.

“The armed forces mourn such loss and commiserate with the bereaved family and friends of our comrade-in-arm who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the gunfight,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.

“We nevertheless sustain our security campaign to neutralize local terrorists in our earnest desire to end lawlessness and violence,” he added.

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WESTMINCOM: 2 LTG members neutralized in mounted offensives

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Facebook Page (May 20, 2020): 2 LTG members neutralized in mounted offensives

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City- May 20, 2020

Military troops neutralized two enemies in the mounted offensives against the Local Terrorist Group operating in Maguindanao on May 18.

Soldiers of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion ferociously fought the group of Saga Indong, Mahdi Adam, and alias Zan under Karialan faction in Barangay Lower Salbu, Datu Saudi Ampatuan at 7:50pm on Monday.

Ground forces neutralized LTG members Salamat Kutin, brother of alias Zan, and Nasruden Akmad in the five-hour clash. Two more fighters, identified as alias Amad and Saudi, incurred gunshot wounds.

The mechanized company delivered fire and fought anew against 10 enemies led by Samuel Panigas in said barangay at 9:10pm. Another twenty-minute clash ensued between combat troops and fighters in said barangay five minutes after.

Mortar teams of the 57th Infantry Battalion, meanwhile, delivered fire towards the enemy location in Sitio Lagasan, Barangay Elian, Datu Saudi Ampatuan at 7:52pm. Combat troops further engaged in a two-hour gunfight with 20 enemies, led by Pahad Adam, Saudara Malik, and Zainoden Kiaro.

Combat troops of the 57IB discovered enemy tracks and empty shells of ammunition following clearing operations in Barangays Pagatin 1 and Sambulawan, Datu Salibo at 6am on Tuesday.

At 7:30pm yesterday, the 1st Mech Bn cleared the engagement site in Sitio Lining, Barangay Lower Salbu.

Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, Joint Task Force Central commander, said the ground forces build up their pursuit and combat operations against Daesh-inspired fighters.

“Offensives are mounted to derail enemy movement and hostile plans which may hamper the security and enforcement of community quarantine in the area,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.

“The military continues its relentless efforts to quell terrorism and lawlessness with its sustained campaign for peace and progress,” he added.

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