From the Mindanao Times (Jun 20, 2020): 50 join ‘rally’ vs. communists (BY RHODA GRACE SARON)
Some 150 residents of Barangay Igangon, San Isidro town in Davao del Norte staged a “peace rally” on Sunday to dissociate themselves from the communist groups and their legal fronts.
1Lt Amadeuz Vj Celestial, Civil Military Operations officer of 60th Infantry Battalion, said the withdrawal of support was in time with the commemoration of the 122nd anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence last Friday.
The village has also declared the rebels as persona non grata.
Celestial said those who attended the event were former members of the underground mass organizations of the rebels in the area, with the rebels tapping some of them even as couriers, spies, and even saboteurs of government projects and initiatives.
He said those who joined the event voluntarily submitted themselves to the Community Support Team of the 60th Infantry Battalion (60IB) in San Isidro.
Many of them are also immediate family members of active New People’s Army regulars.
The military unit and the local government unit of the place launched the Community Support Program (CSP) in the barangay last March to facilitate the delivery of government services and programs, especially in the conflict affected boundary areas of the municipality.
Through continuous dialogue, visitations, and delivery of services, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSP was able to convince the CPP-NPA members and supporters to surface and voluntarily cooperate with the authorities.
“The whole point of our CSP is to convince these victims of the CPP-NPA to turn from their communist-terrorist ideology and withdraw all forms of support to the CPP-NPA. But instead of coercing them to do so, we approached them through peaceful dialogues, and we helped them resolved their individual, family, and community issues,” Celestial said.
To culminate the program, the municipal government and the military unit conducted a three-day seminar which included a one-day “all government programs and services orientation” featuring the provincial and municipal local governments’ skills, education, livelihood, employment, and financial programs.
The second day of the seminar focused on the various programs that can be availed of by former NPA regulars and Milisya ng Bayan under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program. There was also an information briefing on other non-economic programs such as on health and social welfare services.
During the seminar, the participants also underwent team-building activities and workshops that promoted unity, patriotism, bayanihan, and other Filipino spiritual and moral values that have been lost to their community due to the CPP-NPA’s influence in their barangay.
On the last day of the activity, the participants staged a “peace rally” which was highlighted with the burning of the CPP, NPA, and NDF flags; reciting of oath of withdrawal of support from the CPP-NPA; and the ceremonial reading and signing of the Barangay’s declaration of ‘Persona Non Grata’ against the CPP-NPA-NDF.
Messages of support for the government’s ongoing campaign to end the local communist armed conflict were expressed by the participants.
As a gesture of support, the municipal government and the provincial government of Davao del Norte turned over farm inputs for the newly established peoples’ organizations in the barangay and vowed to continue assisting them as they start anew with their life as a ‘normal community.’
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Tagalog News: 6CMO Bn personnel sumailalim sa journalism, communication seminar
From the Philippine Information Agency (Jun 20, 2020): Tagalog News: 6CMO Bn personnel sumailalim sa journalism, communication seminar (By PIA Cotabato City)
LUNGSOD NG COTABATO, Hunyo 20 (PIA) – Sumailalim kahapon ang nasa 20 mga sundalo na kabilang sa 6th Civil-Military Operations (6CMO) Battalion ng 6th Infantry Division, Philippine Army sa seminar na tinawag na Basics of Social Media Etiquette, Journalism, and Effective Communication.
Ang aktibidad ay isinagawa ng Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region XII. Naging resource persons sina PIA XII assistant regional director Danilo Doguiles na nagbahagi ng kaalaman patungkol sa basic news writing at effective communication through social media at Oliver Ross Rivera, Information Officer II na tinuruan ang mga sundalo ng tamang paggamit ng social media at paggawa ng social media cards.
Ayon kay LTC Edgardo Vilchez, Jr., acting chief ng 6th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at commanding officer ng 6CMO Battalion, ang nasabing seminar ay makatutulong upang malinang pa ang kakayahan ng tropa ng 6CMO Battalion pagdating sa mga nasabing paksa.
Aniya, mahalaga ito upang lalong makapagbigay-suporta ang 6CMO Battalion sa Joint Task Force Central sa pamamagitan ng paghahatid ng tama at maayos na impormasyon sa publiko.
Giit pa ni Vilchez, gayong ang pag-aaral ay isang tuloy-tuloy na proseso, ilang mga pagsasanay na ang napagdaanan at pagdadaanan pa ng mga kasundaluhan ng 6CMO Battalion. (LTBolongon-PIA Cotabato City)
LUNGSOD NG COTABATO, Hunyo 20 (PIA) – Sumailalim kahapon ang nasa 20 mga sundalo na kabilang sa 6th Civil-Military Operations (6CMO) Battalion ng 6th Infantry Division, Philippine Army sa seminar na tinawag na Basics of Social Media Etiquette, Journalism, and Effective Communication.
Ang aktibidad ay isinagawa ng Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region XII. Naging resource persons sina PIA XII assistant regional director Danilo Doguiles na nagbahagi ng kaalaman patungkol sa basic news writing at effective communication through social media at Oliver Ross Rivera, Information Officer II na tinuruan ang mga sundalo ng tamang paggamit ng social media at paggawa ng social media cards.
Ayon kay LTC Edgardo Vilchez, Jr., acting chief ng 6th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office at commanding officer ng 6CMO Battalion, ang nasabing seminar ay makatutulong upang malinang pa ang kakayahan ng tropa ng 6CMO Battalion pagdating sa mga nasabing paksa.
Aniya, mahalaga ito upang lalong makapagbigay-suporta ang 6CMO Battalion sa Joint Task Force Central sa pamamagitan ng paghahatid ng tama at maayos na impormasyon sa publiko.
Giit pa ni Vilchez, gayong ang pag-aaral ay isang tuloy-tuloy na proseso, ilang mga pagsasanay na ang napagdaanan at pagdadaanan pa ng mga kasundaluhan ng 6CMO Battalion. (LTBolongon-PIA Cotabato City)
NPA terrorist in MisOr on downfall
From the Philippine Information Agency (Jun 20, 2020): NPA terrorist in MisOr on downfall (By 58th Infantry Battalion)
CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental, June 20 – Three combatants from Subregional Committee 1 (SRC1) of North Central Mindanao Regional Command (NCMRC) surrendered to the 58th Infantry "Dimalulupig" Battalion last June 19.
Alias Dino the Platoon Leader of Platoon Ryan, SRC1 together with his party wife alias Dina who is also the platoon medic together with alias Jegs surrendered their one M653 and one AK 47 rifle.
According to Alias Dino, he decided to return to the folds of the law because he cant see the future of his family in the armed revolution. The New Peoples Army (NPA) propaganda of equal rights to all is just a decisive way to gain more members and supporters. "Di na gyud namo makaya ang kagutom sa bukid. Gsto nako atimanon akong pamilya. Dili tinuod ang gi ingon sa mga kumander nga pantay pantay. Sila gani kay gacorrupt sa amo” said Dino.
CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental, June 20 – Three combatants from Subregional Committee 1 (SRC1) of North Central Mindanao Regional Command (NCMRC) surrendered to the 58th Infantry "Dimalulupig" Battalion last June 19.
Alias Dino the Platoon Leader of Platoon Ryan, SRC1 together with his party wife alias Dina who is also the platoon medic together with alias Jegs surrendered their one M653 and one AK 47 rifle.
According to Alias Dino, he decided to return to the folds of the law because he cant see the future of his family in the armed revolution. The New Peoples Army (NPA) propaganda of equal rights to all is just a decisive way to gain more members and supporters. "Di na gyud namo makaya ang kagutom sa bukid. Gsto nako atimanon akong pamilya. Dili tinuod ang gi ingon sa mga kumander nga pantay pantay. Sila gani kay gacorrupt sa amo” said Dino.
The surrenderees also brought with them seven long magazines for M16, seven magazines for AK47 rifles, assorted several ammunitions, one Microsoft tablet and other subversive documents. (58IB)
The surrenderees also brought them Seven long magazines for M16, Seven magazines for AK47 rifles, assorted several ammunitions, One Microsoft tablet and other subversive documents.
Alias Dino also called on his former group, "kabalo man mo nga dili tinuod ang tumong sa atong rebolusyon, mas maayo nga mubalik ta sa sabakan sa gobyerno nga mau ang maghatag sa atong maayo nga kaugmaon. Ayaw namo pag-antos sa kalisod sa atong walay ayo nga tumong nga armadong pakigbisog." (You already knew that you're headed nowhere with the armed struggle. I suggest that you return to folds of the law.)
The surrender of the Communist NPA terrorist leaders has been a strong indication that the NPAs organization is on the brink of collapse. It can be recalled that four high ranking NPA terrorist leaders along with six others perished on the running gun battle in the boundaries of Misamis Oriental and Agusan Norte.
The launching of Development Security Support Plan "Pagkab-ot Mis Or," which aims to sustain the peace and development of the Province of Misamis Oriental and the all-out support to the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Whole-of-Nation Approach to End Local Communist Armed Conflict has gained results and positive feedbacks all over the region.
"Alias Dino and two others will be enrolled in the Enhanced Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) to receive some benefits from choosing the road to peace," said Lt. Col. Ricky L Canatoy, Commanding Officer, 58th Infantry Battalion." (58IB)
The surrenderees also brought them Seven long magazines for M16, Seven magazines for AK47 rifles, assorted several ammunitions, One Microsoft tablet and other subversive documents.
Alias Dino also called on his former group, "kabalo man mo nga dili tinuod ang tumong sa atong rebolusyon, mas maayo nga mubalik ta sa sabakan sa gobyerno nga mau ang maghatag sa atong maayo nga kaugmaon. Ayaw namo pag-antos sa kalisod sa atong walay ayo nga tumong nga armadong pakigbisog." (You already knew that you're headed nowhere with the armed struggle. I suggest that you return to folds of the law.)
The surrender of the Communist NPA terrorist leaders has been a strong indication that the NPAs organization is on the brink of collapse. It can be recalled that four high ranking NPA terrorist leaders along with six others perished on the running gun battle in the boundaries of Misamis Oriental and Agusan Norte.
The launching of Development Security Support Plan "Pagkab-ot Mis Or," which aims to sustain the peace and development of the Province of Misamis Oriental and the all-out support to the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s Whole-of-Nation Approach to End Local Communist Armed Conflict has gained results and positive feedbacks all over the region.
"Alias Dino and two others will be enrolled in the Enhanced Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) to receive some benefits from choosing the road to peace," said Lt. Col. Ricky L Canatoy, Commanding Officer, 58th Infantry Battalion." (58IB)
2 rebel returnees in Iloilo get livelihood cash aid
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 20, 2020): 2 rebel returnees in Iloilo get livelihood cash aid (By Gail Momblan)
AID TO EX-REBELS. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. (2nd from right) turns over financial aid to "Aguila", a former rebel, on Friday (June 19, 2020). Two former rebels have received cash and livelihood aid via the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army's 61st Infantry Battalion)
AID TO EX-REBELS. Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. (2nd from right) turns over financial aid to "Aguila", a former rebel, on Friday (June 19, 2020). Two former rebels have received cash and livelihood aid via the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army's 61st Infantry Battalion)
Two former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Iloilo have received livelihood cash aid via the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).
In a statement Saturday, the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) said “Aguila” and “Carol” received PHP15,000 cash and PHP50,000 worth of livelihood assistance from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Iloilo provincial government.
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. and DILG-Iloilo provincial director Teodora Sumagaysay turned over the assistance to the two former rebels in a ceremony during the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting at old provincial Capitol here on Friday.
Based on the information of the Army, “Aguila” was a former Team Leader of Special Partisan Unit, Central Front, Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay while “Carol” was a former Political Officer of Squad 2, Suyak Platoon, Southern Front, also of Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay.
The two also turned over to the government three firearms.
The former rebels said the cash assistance from the government can help them start their new peaceful life far from the hardship and hunger they experienced while under the communist group.
Lt. Col. Joel Benedict Batara, Army’s 61st Infantry Battalion (61IB) commander, said the surrender of the two is another indication that the CPP-NPA is only good at terrorism and breaking their promises to their members.
"I encourage the remaining NPAs to surrender, be responsible citizens and instruments of peace,” Batara said.
The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1106508
In a statement Saturday, the Philippine Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (3ID) said “Aguila” and “Carol” received PHP15,000 cash and PHP50,000 worth of livelihood assistance from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the Iloilo provincial government.
Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. and DILG-Iloilo provincial director Teodora Sumagaysay turned over the assistance to the two former rebels in a ceremony during the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting at old provincial Capitol here on Friday.
Based on the information of the Army, “Aguila” was a former Team Leader of Special Partisan Unit, Central Front, Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay while “Carol” was a former Political Officer of Squad 2, Suyak Platoon, Southern Front, also of Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay.
The two also turned over to the government three firearms.
The former rebels said the cash assistance from the government can help them start their new peaceful life far from the hardship and hunger they experienced while under the communist group.
Lt. Col. Joel Benedict Batara, Army’s 61st Infantry Battalion (61IB) commander, said the surrender of the two is another indication that the CPP-NPA is only good at terrorism and breaking their promises to their members.
"I encourage the remaining NPAs to surrender, be responsible citizens and instruments of peace,” Batara said.
The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1106508
65 ex-ASG members get relief aid in Basilan
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 20, 2020): 65 ex-ASG members get relief aid in Basilan (By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.)
RELIEF AID. Sixty-five former members of the Abu Sayyaf Group in the municipality of Sumisip, Basilan province, receive Friday (June 19, 2020) relief goods and hygiene kits from Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. The relief assistance is part of the Covid-19 response program of BMFI, which was assisted by the Army's 64th Infantry Battalion during the activity. (Photo courtesy of 101st Infantry Brigade)
RELIEF AID. Sixty-five former members of the Abu Sayyaf Group in the municipality of Sumisip, Basilan province, receive Friday (June 19, 2020) relief goods and hygiene kits from Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. The relief assistance is part of the Covid-19 response program of BMFI, which was assisted by the Army's 64th Infantry Battalion during the activity. (Photo courtesy of 101st Infantry Brigade)
A total of 65 former members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) received relief goods and hygiene kits from Balay Mindanaw Foundation Inc. (BMFI) amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, a military official said Saturday.
Brig. Gen. Fernando Reyeg, 101st Infantry Brigade (IB) chief, said the ASG “returnees” were selected as beneficiaries of the government’s Program Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) for Peace in the town of Sumisip, Basilan.
The 64th Infantry Battalion (IB), one of the operating units of 101IB, helped the BMFI in the distribution Friday of the relief aid in Barangay Tumahubong, Sumisip.
BMFI is a Filipino Mindanao-based and Mindanao-focused non-stock, non-profit organization, which is primarily engaged in promoting equity-based development and sustainable peace.
The relief goods consisted of a sack of 25-kilogram rice; five cans of sardines; five packs of noodles; a pack of coffee; and a kilogram of sugar.
The hygiene kit contained a bottle of alcohol, a toothbrush, a bar soap, a shampoo, and sanitary napkins for women.
Reyeg said the program is for the social healing and reconciliation brought about by the effect of enhanced community quarantine measures implemented by the provincial government of Basilan.
Also present during the activity were Ariel Hernandez, special assistant to the secretary of the office of the Presidential Peace Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity; Lt. Col. Freddie Calosing, commander of the 68IB; and Sumisip Mayor Jul-Adnan Hataman.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1106500
Brig. Gen. Fernando Reyeg, 101st Infantry Brigade (IB) chief, said the ASG “returnees” were selected as beneficiaries of the government’s Program Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) for Peace in the town of Sumisip, Basilan.
The 64th Infantry Battalion (IB), one of the operating units of 101IB, helped the BMFI in the distribution Friday of the relief aid in Barangay Tumahubong, Sumisip.
BMFI is a Filipino Mindanao-based and Mindanao-focused non-stock, non-profit organization, which is primarily engaged in promoting equity-based development and sustainable peace.
The relief goods consisted of a sack of 25-kilogram rice; five cans of sardines; five packs of noodles; a pack of coffee; and a kilogram of sugar.
The hygiene kit contained a bottle of alcohol, a toothbrush, a bar soap, a shampoo, and sanitary napkins for women.
Reyeg said the program is for the social healing and reconciliation brought about by the effect of enhanced community quarantine measures implemented by the provincial government of Basilan.
Also present during the activity were Ariel Hernandez, special assistant to the secretary of the office of the Presidential Peace Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity; Lt. Col. Freddie Calosing, commander of the 68IB; and Sumisip Mayor Jul-Adnan Hataman.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1106500
NPA platoon leader, 2 others surrender in MisOr
From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 20, 2020): NPA platoon leader, 2 others surrender in MisOr
Google map of Claveria town, Misamis Oriental.
Google map of Claveria town, Misamis Oriental.
Three communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels surrendered Friday in the Misamis Oriental town of Claveria, the Army's 58th Infantry Battalion (58IB) said on Saturday.
The three rebels were identified as a certain Dino, a platoon leader; his wife Dina, a medic; and another NPA regular. Their identities were concealed for security reasons, 58IB said in a statement.
Dino was quoted by 58IB as saying they decided to yield because he wanted to raise his family outside the communist movement.
He said the NPA "propaganda of equal rights to all is just a decisive way to gain more members and supporters.
The 58IB said the three rebels surrendered two high-power firearms, assorted ammunition, subversive documents, and a laptop.
"We realized that there's no purpose for our armed struggle, so I suggested to my colleagues that we go down (from the mountains) and lay down our arms and carve our own future,"58IB quoted Dino as saying.
Lt. Col. Ricky L. Canatoy, 58IB commander, said the series of surrenders among the NPA ranks in the province was "a strong indication" that the communist rebel in the area is "on the brink of collapse."
Earlier four high-ranking NPA leaders and six other rebels perished during the clashes with government troops at the Misamis Oriental and Agusan Norte borders early last month.
"Alias Dino and two others will be enrolled in the Enhanced Local Integration Program for them to receive benefits for choosing the road to peace," Canatoy said.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1106497
The three rebels were identified as a certain Dino, a platoon leader; his wife Dina, a medic; and another NPA regular. Their identities were concealed for security reasons, 58IB said in a statement.
Dino was quoted by 58IB as saying they decided to yield because he wanted to raise his family outside the communist movement.
He said the NPA "propaganda of equal rights to all is just a decisive way to gain more members and supporters.
The 58IB said the three rebels surrendered two high-power firearms, assorted ammunition, subversive documents, and a laptop.
"We realized that there's no purpose for our armed struggle, so I suggested to my colleagues that we go down (from the mountains) and lay down our arms and carve our own future,"58IB quoted Dino as saying.
Lt. Col. Ricky L. Canatoy, 58IB commander, said the series of surrenders among the NPA ranks in the province was "a strong indication" that the communist rebel in the area is "on the brink of collapse."
Earlier four high-ranking NPA leaders and six other rebels perished during the clashes with government troops at the Misamis Oriental and Agusan Norte borders early last month.
"Alias Dino and two others will be enrolled in the Enhanced Local Integration Program for them to receive benefits for choosing the road to peace," Canatoy said.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1106497
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