From the Philippine Information Agency (May 13, 2021): New Defender brigade commander vows intensified counter-insurgency efforts (By Joyah Mae C. Quimoyog)
Newly-appointed brigade commander of the 702nd Infantry (Defender) Brigade, Philippine Army Brigadier General Krishnamurti Mortela vowed to continue and strengthen the counter-insurgency efforts of the Army through the whole-of-nation approach to end armed conflict institutionalized through Executive Order No. 70.“As the new brigade commander, I intend to continue our programs that led to the clearing, particularly in Ilocos Sur, from the armed group,” Brig. General Mortela said in an interview after his courtesy call with Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Luis Singson on May 7.
“There’s always a plan coming from the communist terrorist groups (CTGs) that once we clear the conflict-affected areas, they want to come back and recover it, so we’ll make sure – the Philippine Army, the 702nd Brigade, will be a partner to pursue especially our development efforts and we will support all the initiatives of the provincial government of Ilocos Sur led by Governor Singson,” he added.
BGen Mortela expressed his gratitude to Governor Singson for the 100 percent support of the provincial government to all the programs and activities of the Philippine Army in bringing sustainable peace and security in the province.
Likewise, Governor Singson lauded the constant peace initiatives of the Philippine Army in connection to the withdrawal of support to the CTGs and oath of allegiance to the government of 69 members of Underground Mass Organization (UGMO) in Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur on May 3.
COURTESY CALL. Brigadier General Krishnamurti A. Mortela (left), accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel Rodrigo Mariñas Jr., the commander of the Army's 81st Infantry Battalion (center), during his courtesy call with Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Luis V. Singson (right) on May 7 at the Provincial Capitol, Vigan City. (jmcq/pia)
With the recent accomplishments of the Army in Ilocos Region, especially in Ilocos Sur, Brig. General Mortela vowed the continuous neutralization of the CTG remnants as there are still some underground and sectoral front organizations that could be potential source of NPA fighters against the government, hence, the intensified presence of the government not only by the military but the whole government – local government units (LGUs) and the national government agencies (NGAs) that will bring enhanced governance in these areas.
“Dito sa Ilocos Sur, ang effort natin ay zero NPA talaga and zero support system to the CTGs,” Brig. Gen. Mortela said.
The military will increase their presence to the communities which were affected by CTGs but it will now be in the form of securing government development projects through the Army’s Community Support Program.
“It’s about getting in touch with these misled individuals through convenient peace advocacy – educating them and correcting the misled ideology implanted by the CPP-NPA, talking with them, and putting together the development programs of various national government agencies discredited by the CPP-NPA. So if we’re able to correct all of these, the UGMO members will be enlightened and will have faith in the government,” Brig. Gen. Mortela said.
“We entice them to come back and fully support the government and the government will provide the needs of the communities kung saan andoon mga UGMO natin and when we say UGMO, these could be farmers, fisherfolks, women, and even youth organizations that have been misled by the CPP-NPA kasi sila talaga ang tina-target nila,” he added.
“They are now ready to fight and prevent the NPA from victimizing them again so we have to show our sincerity by bringing services to them,” Brig. General Mortela ended.
Brig. General Mortela was installed as the new commander, replacing Brig. General Audrey Pasia, in a ceremony held at the 702nd Brigade Headquarters, Camp Tito Abat, Manaoag, Pangasinan on April 26.
The new 702nd Brigade Commander is the former Brigade Commander of the 701st Infantry Brigade based in Mindanao while the outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Pasia, is now assigned as the Assistant Division Commander of the 5th Infantry Division in Isabela Province. (JCR/AMB/JMCQ/PIA Ilocos Sur)
With the recent accomplishments of the Army in Ilocos Region, especially in Ilocos Sur, Brig. General Mortela vowed the continuous neutralization of the CTG remnants as there are still some underground and sectoral front organizations that could be potential source of NPA fighters against the government, hence, the intensified presence of the government not only by the military but the whole government – local government units (LGUs) and the national government agencies (NGAs) that will bring enhanced governance in these areas.
“Dito sa Ilocos Sur, ang effort natin ay zero NPA talaga and zero support system to the CTGs,” Brig. Gen. Mortela said.
The military will increase their presence to the communities which were affected by CTGs but it will now be in the form of securing government development projects through the Army’s Community Support Program.
“It’s about getting in touch with these misled individuals through convenient peace advocacy – educating them and correcting the misled ideology implanted by the CPP-NPA, talking with them, and putting together the development programs of various national government agencies discredited by the CPP-NPA. So if we’re able to correct all of these, the UGMO members will be enlightened and will have faith in the government,” Brig. Gen. Mortela said.
“We entice them to come back and fully support the government and the government will provide the needs of the communities kung saan andoon mga UGMO natin and when we say UGMO, these could be farmers, fisherfolks, women, and even youth organizations that have been misled by the CPP-NPA kasi sila talaga ang tina-target nila,” he added.
“They are now ready to fight and prevent the NPA from victimizing them again so we have to show our sincerity by bringing services to them,” Brig. General Mortela ended.
Brig. General Mortela was installed as the new commander, replacing Brig. General Audrey Pasia, in a ceremony held at the 702nd Brigade Headquarters, Camp Tito Abat, Manaoag, Pangasinan on April 26.
The new 702nd Brigade Commander is the former Brigade Commander of the 701st Infantry Brigade based in Mindanao while the outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Pasia, is now assigned as the Assistant Division Commander of the 5th Infantry Division in Isabela Province. (JCR/AMB/JMCQ/PIA Ilocos Sur)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1075011
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