Posted to Kalinaw News (Dec 2, 2021): Talaingod Clash Captured 2 CNTs, Yield 4 HPFAs
MAWAB, DAVAO DE ORO — Combined Troops of 1003rd Bde encounters the group led by alias Macky that resulted to the capture of two Communist NPA Terrorist and recovery of four firearms at Sitio New Laslasakan, Barangay Palma Gil, Town of Talaingod at 5:58 pm of December 1, 2021.
A certain Masarinda Balite alias “ALINA” was identified as the medical and supply officer of the Sub-Regional Guerilla Unit, Sub-Regional Committee 5 of the Communist NPA Terrorist (CNT) was found wounded and immediately provided first aid by troops.
She was one of more than 10 NPAs who figured in running 20-minutes gunfight with members of the composite troops of 56IB, 27IB and 3IB. Her companion Odessa Dumol alias “ANN” was also captured.
Colonel Consolito Yecla, Commander of the 1003rd Brigade said that the hostilities erupted when the group of alias Macky refused to surrender despite the effort of Ka Eloy who calls for the remaining IP CNTs to accept the peace program offered by the government.
The said rebels also left three (3) M-16 assault rifles and one (1) M-4 rifle along their escape route as they fled in haste.
“We treat wounded enemies with compassion in keeping with International Humanitarian Laws. She (Balite) will be turned over properly to the nearest hospital for proper medication,” Colonel Yecla said.
On the other hand, early afternoon yesterday, two (2) CNTs namely Nester Tausan alias “BONG”, the Supply Officer of Squad Primera Andoy of SMRC, 19 yrs old, a resident of So Sambulongan, Palma Gil, Talaingod, and Wena Teklonay alias “SIRENA”, the Supply Officer, Platoon Basil of SMRC, 18 yrs old, a resident of So Muling, Gupitan, Kapalong also surrendered to the Brigade.
Alongside with the campaign of the Brigade against SRGU in Talaingod, there were 63 CNTs who already surrendered, 32 firearms recovered and 7 encounters for the past five months.
Colonel Yecla once again urged the remaining active CNTs to return to the folds of the law and voluntarily surrender before becoming casualties on the on-going focused military operations.
Meanwhile, 10th Infantry Division Commander MGen Ernesto C Torres Jr applauded the troops of 56th, 27th, and 3rd Infantry Battalion for the successful conduct of joint operation which resulted to the capture of two members of Communist Terrorist Group.
“To the remaining deceived individuals still wandering in the hinterlands of Talaingod, Davao Del Norte and other areas in 10ID, your Philippine Army will be your guide out of that limbo. Now is the right time to go back, join the efforts of the government, help find a solution, and together we will win this peace as a nation. Let us unite against a common enemy, the CPP-NPA-NDF.” MGen Torres said.
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