Key Philippine Military and Insurgency-Related Events: 05/02/22

Monday, May 2, 2022

Kalinaw News: Workers, People’s organizations, former rebels and supporters condemned CPP-NPA-NDF on Labor Day in Aurora and Nueva Ecija.

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BALER, Aurora–A group of workers, people’s organizations (PO), former rebels and supporters of CPP-NPA-NDF in the provinces of Aurora and Nueva Ecija gathered in separate locations on Labor Day, Sunday, May 01, 2022 condemning the atrocities & evil activities of the Communist Party of the Philippine (CPP), New People’s Army (NPA) & National Democratic Front (NDF).

In a message exclusively sent to PNA by Ka Brendon who requested his anonymity, the stage demonstrations against the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) were conducted in the Covered Courts of Brgy. Diteki, San Luis, Aurora and Brgy. Tagumpay, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija.

Ka Brendon said that there were 93 protesters who attended in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija while 127 protesters participated in Brgy. Diteki, San Luis, Aurora criticizing the CTG’s operations in the said provinces.

The activity’s main theme “Pagmumulat sa Katotohanan, Labanan at Kondenahin ang Panlilinlang ng walang Katuturan” refers to the CTG’s motives & activities.

In Nueva Ecija, the condemnation rally was followed by the oath taking of newly elected officers and this was facilitated by Tagumpay People’s Organization headed by Yolanda S. Baldos (President) together with the Brgy. officials of Brgy. Tagumpay, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija headed by Leah Geronimo Chairwoman, Pastor Loreto Guib of SAMBAYANAN and different POs from the barangays of Bagong Sikat, Calabasa and Olivete in said town.

In Aurora, the “Alyansa ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan Para sa Kasaganahan at Kapayapaan” facilitated the Condemnation and Peace Rally, Covenant Peace Signing of unity accord for peace and prosperity, and Candle lighting as a symbol of unity and peace, and finally the Burning of NPA’s Flag as closing part of the program. The different People’s Organizations from Central Aurora commenced this activity.

Ka Brendon said that the said groups criticized the deal of some politicians with the CPP-NPA-NDF just to win. He added further that the endorsement came straight from the Central Committee of the CPP known as the Kamatayan Bloc/KABAG party lists whose only aim is to destroy the good reputation of the government.

“The CPP-NPA-NDF is no longer significant in the two provinces of Aurora and Nueva Ecija. These terror groups could no longer find allies and have lost control of barangays where they used to have sympathizers,” Ka Brendon said, moreover explaining that the support from the communities is now on the side of the government who is providing relevant information to the public for their successful anti-insurgency campaigns.

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.

The Anti-Terrorism Council also formally designated the NDF as a terrorist organization on June 23, 2021, citing it as “an integral and inseparable part” of the CPP-NPA that was created in April 1973.

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Kalinaw News: CNT cadaver exhumes by the gov’t troops in Sta. Teresita, Cagayan

Posted to Kalinaw News (May 2, 2022): CNT cadaver exhumes by the gov’t troops in Sta. Teresita, Cagayan

PIGGATAN, ALCALA- Another cadaver of a Communist NPA Terrorist was exhumed by the troops of the 77th Infantry Battalion and PNP on May 1, 2022 at Sitio Aboli, Barangay Aridoen, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan.

The cadaver was identified as Michael Edillo alias Mareg, 23 years old, a resident of Barangay Bunugan, Baggao, Cagayan, and a medical & Pambansang Demokratikong Paaralan (PADEPA) Instructor of the East Front Committee of Henry Abraham Command, Komiteng Probinsya Cagayan, Komiteng Rehiyon-Cagayan Valley. He was coarsely buried by his comrades in the said place.

Alias Mareg was killed during an encounter between the military troops and the Communist Terrorist Group in Barangay Dungeg, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan on September 22, 2021. Note that during the said encounter, five CNT cadres and members were also killed.

“Lawin and Lee, both Former Rebels tipped off the whereabouts of the cadaver of alias Mareg. They guided the troops to be able to unearth the cadaver that was indecently buried by the terrorist group somewhere in the mountainous part of Sta. Teresita,” LtC Magtangol Panopio, Battalion Commander of 77IB said as he acknowledges the support of the Former Rebels. “We are really grateful for the cooperation of the former rebels so that we can give alias Mareg a decent burial and we can at least let his family mourn in peace.” He then encourages the remaining members of the CTGs to return now to the folds of the law and live peacefully and progressively with their families instead of fighting for wrong ideologies just to be treated as junk afterward.

Meanwhile, the cadaver of alias Mareg was turned over to his family in Barangay Bunugan.

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Kalinaw News: Remnants of NPA in 1003Bde AOR surrenders

Posted to Kalinaw News (May 2, 2022): Remnants of NPA in 1003Bde AOR surrenders

MAWAB, Davao De Oro – Two (2) members of the Special Partisan Unit (SPARU) of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) surrender with their two (2) caliber 45 pistols to the 27th Infantry “Action” Battalion in Panabo City on April 30, 2022.

27IB, 89IB, other Intelligence units, and Panabo Municipal Police Station of the Philippine National Police launched Intelligence Operations that led to the surrender of alias “Ka Aldong”, assistant squad leader; and alias “Toto”, courier, who are both members of the dismantled Pulang Bagani Command 1 of the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee.

Lieutenant Colonel Allan M Tesoro, Acting Commanding Officer of 27IB said that 27IB will assist the surrenderors in their enrolment in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and help them return to the mainstream society.

Meanwhile, 10ID Commander MGen Nolasco A Mempin commended the troops of 27IB and other units under 1003Bde for continuously striving hard in winning over the remaining members of the dismantled armed group to surrender and live a normal life with their families.

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Kalinaw News: Army joins NICA on Community consultations to former 55 CTGs in Aurora

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 30, 2022): Army joins NICA on Community consultations to former 55 CTGs in Aurora

BALER, Aurora-55 former communist terrorist groups (CTGs) belonging to 30 New Peoples Army (NPA) and 25 milisyang bayan (MB) who abandoned the communist movement, burned the Communist Party of the Philippines-New Peoples Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) flag and pledged allegiance to the government at the covered court of Barangay Marikit in the town of Casiguran, this province on Friday, April 29, 2022.

Lt. Col. Julito B. Recto Jr., commander of the Philippine Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion said that the activity was the results of the recently concluded Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) Region 3 Situational Awareness and Knowledge Management (SAKM) Convergence for local peace engagement and community consultation facilitated by the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) region 3 Director Maria Luisa F. de Guzman, the group took their oath of allegiance to the government to help end the local communist armed conflict, they torched the flag of the communist terrorist groups (CTGs).

During the activity, Recto assured the surrenderers and those who will surrender of their safety, saying that the Philippine Army troopers are here to protect them from any harm brought about by atrocities of the NPA.

“I guarantee the surrenderer’s safety. It is much important to be reuniting with families and live peaceful, normal and productive lives. Ang inyong maayos na pamumuhay sa komunidad at hindi na sa bundok,” Recto said.

The battalion commander also said that the 91st IB is always on the support to bring closer the government to the people.

“With this kind of activity, there is progress in peace and unity. Our government is serious in its efforts to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in this province, Recto said.

On the other hand, De Guzman thanked the locals for condemning the CTGs and helping them to attain inclusive peace and development in Aurora.

“This is a result of our community consultation in promoting peace and stability in the province, our campaign against insurgency together with the help of security forces and concerned agencies. I thank all of you for helping the government in its fight against terrorism,” she said.

De Guzman urged the participants to have an organization and officers so that once that they are organize, it will be more easy to bring assistance coming from the government.

“We will help, talk and will address what you need. We urged you to organize and mobilize. Rest assured that the government will do their part to bring hope, bring financial assistance and livelihood so that no one will comes back with the CTGs,” De Guzman said.

Army retired Major General Abraham Claro C. Casis of the office of the presidential adviser on peace, reconciliation and unity (OPAPRU) said that the government has always been open for diplomatic communication projecting a peaceful resolution gearing towards ending any form of conflict that may trigger violence.

“Whatever the results of our dialogue, I report it personally to Secretary Carlito Galvez. Pinupuri ko po kayo dahil napaka-safe na ngayon sa inyong probinsiya at marami na ring turista ang dumadayo. Salamat po sa inyong pagdalo. Maliban sa ibinibigay sa inyo ng gobyerno sana isipin din natin ang ano mang magagawa para sa gobyerno,” Casis said.

Meanwhile, APPO Provincial Director, Police Colonel Julio S. Lizardo expressed his sincerest thanks for the reintegration in the government and mainstream society of the surrenderers.

“Bilang kapalit, nais naming ipaalam ang buong suporta ng APPO katuwang ang mga ahensiyang nandirito upang paglingkuran kayo sa abot ng aming kakayanan. Asahan po ninyo na bukas ang aming himpilan para tumugon sa inyong mga pangangailangan na sasailalim sa pagpapatupad ng batas, pagpapanatili ng katahimikan at kaayusan, internal na seguridad at kaligtasang pampubliko.

Patuloy po naming palalawain ang ating samahan sa mga pribadong grupo mula sa iba’t-ibang sector sa ilalim ng tinatawag nating nationa coalition of Lingkod bayan advocacy groups and force multipliers sa ilalim ng E.O.70,” Lizardo said.

He also assured the surrenderers of police assistance among others that will fast track them to live peacefully and happily.

Meanwhile, Ka Baldo, one of the surrenderers who was a former commander shared his unforgettable experienced when he was in the CPP-NPA-NDF operating in the province of Aurora wherein it all resulted to the loss of his family and kin.

“Nung sumama po ako sa kanila ay nasira ang aking pamilya. Ang aking asawa at mga anak ay lumayo ang loob sa akin at nanirahan na sa Mindanao. Hindi ko na mabuo ang aming pamilya. Kaya bilang dati ninyong Kumander ako ay humihiling sa inyo na huwag ng lumaban sa gobyerno. Makipagtulungan po tayo sa kanila at magbagong buhay ng totoo. Mahalin natin ang ating pamilya upang hindi ito mawasak katulad ng nararanasan ko ngayon. Huwag maniwala sa mga panlilinlang ng NPA,” Ka Baldo 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.

The National Democratic Front (NDF) has been formally designated as a terrorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as “an integral and inseparable part” of the CPP-NPA created in April 1973.

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Kalinaw News: Two CNT lives lost in a clash against 36IB in Surigao del Sur

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 30, 2022): Two CNT lives lost in a clash against 36IB in Surigao del Sur

LANUZA, Surigao del Sur- Operating troops of the 36th Infantry “Valor” Battalion, encountered more or less ten (10) Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) at Brgy. Nurcia, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur at around 3:00 p.m., April 29, 2022.

Residents of Nurcia found out about the planned extorsion of the CNTs on the campaign rallies of politicians and the community and decided to tip off the troops of 36IB of their location. The unit immediately responded and conducted clearing operations and was able to catch the CNTs in an ecounter. The exchange of fires lasted for about ten (10) minutes which resulted in the death of two (2) CNT members and the recovery of one (1) M16 rifle and one (1) Cal. 45 pistol.

The 36IB coordinated with the PNP as the bodies of the CNTs were brought to Madrid District Hospital for proper verification and proper disposition.

Lt. Col. Michael Rey S. Reuyan, Commanding Officer of 36IB said that “With the help and support of Surigaonons, we will continue our pursuit operations against CNTs to pre-empt their extorsion activity and terroristic acts. Likewise, this encounter will serve as an eye-opener to the remaining CNTs who still refuse to surrender. This may be the outcome they may also end up with. End the Armed conflict return to your families, surrender yourself, and take control of your life.”

Likewise, the 901st Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. George L. Banzon reiterated, “To the remaining CPP-NPA terrorists, lay down your firearms, return to your families, especially this coming National and Local Elections (NLE), every citizen shall exercise their right to vote and take their opportunity to be part in the conduct of electoral process. Therefore, Get Out and Vote. Go back to the mainstream of the society and avail the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), the government intervention package for those who will surrender,” he added.

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Kalinaw News: Government troops unearth indecently buried CNT cadaver

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 30, 2022): Government troops unearth indecently buried CNT cadaver

CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- A cadaver of a Communist NPA Terrorist was unearthed by the joint operatives of the 77th Infantry Battalion and PNP at Sitio Liaga, Barangay Mabuno, Gattaran, Cagayan on April 27, 2022.

The cadaver was identified as Mary Grace Bautista alias Sinag- member of East Front Committee, Komiteng Probinsya Cagayan, Komiteng Rehiyon-Cagayan Valley. She is the legal and party wife of Edgar Bautista alias Simoy, former OD member and a finance officer of KOMPROB Cagayan.

LtC Magtangol Panopio, Battalion Commander of 77IB said that they were able to recover the cadaver based on the revelation of a former rebel. “Alias Sinag was killed during an encounter between the PNP and the Communist Terrorist Group in August 2022 in Barangay Mabuno, Gattaran. Her corpse was dragged by her comrades and buried indecently at the said place even though she is the wife of a CTG leader.”

The Battalion Commander then extended his condolences to the family of alias Sinag. “Her cadaver was brought to the funeral service and then later transferred to Gamu, Isabela where her hometown is for proper burial.”

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Kalinaw News: Army at PLGU Ilocos Sur Binigyan ng Disenteng Kasal Ang Dating NPA

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 30, 2022): Army at PLGU Ilocos Sur Binigyan ng Disenteng Kasal Ang Dating NPA (Army and PLGU Ilocos Sur Give Decent Marriage to Former NPA)

Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur | Ipinamalas ng 702nd Brigade sa dalawang magsing-irog na dating rebelde ang desinteng kasal noong ika-27 ng Abril taong kasalukuyan. Katuwang ang Local na Pamahalaan ng Ilocos Sur sa pangunguna ni Gobernor Ryan Luis Singson.

Agad namang nagpasalamat ang bagong mag-asawang Victor at Karen sa Gobernador ng Ilocos Sur at 702nd Brigade sa suportang moral at pinansyal upang maidaos ang kanilang kasal.

Sila Victor Baltazar alyas “Omar” at Karen Bravo alyas “Irish” ay kapwa membro ng KLG-AMPIS ay nagpasyang sumuko dahil kahirapan sa bundok. Sila ay nagpasyang sumuko upang tuldokan ang kanilang paghihirap sa bundok at bigyang daan ang matagal na nila hinahangad na magkaroon ng pamilya at huhay na malaya.

Ayon kay Gobernor Singson, “Ako’y natutuwa sa desisyon nila Victor at Karen dahil binigyan nila ng importansya ang magkaroon ng kapayapaan hindi lamang sa Probinsya ng Ilocos Sur kundi pati sa kanilang mga sarili. Binabati ko sila ng ngayong araw ng kanilang kasal. I wish them good life and more blessings to come.”

Nananawagan naman si BGen Krishnamurti A Mortela PA, punong heneral ng 702nd Brigade sa mga natitirang myembro ng KLG-AMPIS sa kanyang nasasakupan na sumuko na at ibigay ang kapayapaan sa kanikanilang mga sarili at sa buong reheyon.

“Bilang pinuno ng 702nd Infantry Brigade, ako’y nananawagan sa natitirang NPA sa aking nasasakupan na sumuko na at bigyan daan ang kapayapaan. Ako’y nagagalak at natutuwa sa pagsuko nila Victor at Karen upang magkaroon sila ng panibagong buhay at magsimulang muli bilang bagong kasal”, ayon kay Mortela.

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Kalinaw News: Two NPA Child Warriors yield to Agila Troopers

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 29, 2022): Two NPA Child Warriors yield to Agila Troopers

MAWAB, Davao De Oro – 10th Infantry “Agila” Division welcomes the surrender of two (2) minors from Regional Operations Command, Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (ROC, SMRC) of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) along with two (2) others to 66th Infantry Battalion at Brgy Coronobe, Maragusan, Davao de Oro on April 27, 2022.

The surrenderors are identified as alias “Jomari”, 18 years old, Squad Political Guide; alias “Vina”, 19 years old, Squad Supply Officer; alias “Macoy”, 14 years old, Team Supply Officer; and alias “Dondon”, 15 years old, Platoon Supply Officer. Likewise, they led the troops of 66IB in locating the two (2) M16 rifles which they hid at Sitio Mission, Brgy Andap, New Bataan, Davao de Oro.

10ID Commander MGen Nolasco A Mempin hails the surrender of CTG members and the rescue of the two minors. He lauded 66IB under 701st Infantry Brigade for their intensified intelligence and focused-military operations that led to this significant accomplishment. “To the members of the CTG, stop exploiting the Filipino youth. Surrender now and abandon the armed struggle that victimized thousands of lives,” MGen Mempin added.

Since 2016, 10ID recorded 121 rescued minors used by the CTG in their armed struggle. Moreover, the two minors were already reported to the New Bataan Municipal Social Welfare Development Office for appropriate action.

Kalinaw News: Sagupaan ng Militar at NPA, Sumiklab Kasunod ng Pagbalik Loob ng mga Miyembro ng NPA sa Surigao del Norte

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 29, 2022): Sagupaan ng Militar at NPA, Sumiklab Kasunod ng Pagbalik Loob ng mga Miyembro ng NPA sa Surigao del Norte (Clash between Military and NPA, Outbreak Following Return of NPA Members in Surigao del Norte)

Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte – Isang bakbakan ang naganap sa pagitan ng mga kasundaluhan ng 30th Infantry (Fight On) Battalion at mga miyembro ng teroristang NPA sa bulubunduking bahagi ng Sitio Alimayo, Brgy Payapag, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte nitong ika-28 ng Abril 2022.

Nangyari ang bakbakan pagkatapos makatanggap ng ulat ang 30IB mula sa mga residente tungkol sa presensiya ng mga armadong grupo ng teroristang NPA na pinaniniwalaang mga miyembro ng pinagsamang pwersa ng Sandatahang Yunit Pangpropaganda (SYP) 16C2 ng Guerilla Front (GF) 16, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) na pinamumunuan ni Alberto Castañeda o mas kilala bilang alyas JD at SYP 16C1, GF16, NEMRC sa pamumuno ni Roel T Neniel o mas kilala naman bilang alyas Jacob . Kung kaya agad na umaksyon ang kasundaluhan ng 30IB upang kumpirmahin ang nasabing sumbong.

Dakong alas syete ng umaga habang nagpapatrolya ang mga tropa sa nasabing lugar ay agad silang pinaputukan ng mga armadong grupo at agad namang gumanti ang kasundaluhan na humantong ito sa mahigit kumulang na labinlimang minutong sagupaan.

Tinatayang nasa sampung (10) armado ang nakasagupa ng tropa na kung saan ay agad ding tumakbo papalayo at naiwan ang mga iba’t-ibang pangteroristang kagamitan gaya ng dalawang (2) Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) o mga ilegal na pampasabog, limang (5) magasin ng AK47 na baril, tatlumpung pirasong bala ng 7.62mm at tatlong kahong bala ng 5.56mm na may lamang siyamnapung (90) pirasong bala, bandoler, at iba pang pang-personal na kagamitan at subersibong dokumento.

Samantala, noong ika-21 ng kaparehong buwan ay sumuko sa himpilan ng 30IB ang isang New People’s Army (NPA) Iskwad Lider na si Reymark M Calimpusan alyas Green, 22 taong gulang na naninirahan sa Brgy Pongtud, Bacuag, Surigao del Norte at miyembro na si Arnie B. Jubasan alyas DJ, 23 taong gulang na naninirahan naman sa Brgy Magtangale, San Francisco, Surigao del Norte. Ang dalawa ay pawang mga kasapi ng teroristang grupo ng SYP16B, GF16, NEMRC.

“Dili na nako maantos ang kamingaw sa akong pamilya ug dili na makaya ang kagutom ug kalisod sa bukid” (Hindi ko na matiis ang pangungulila sa aking pamilya at hindi na makaya gutom at kahirapan sa bundok). Pahayag ni Green sa dahilan ng kanilang pagsuko.

Ayon kay Lt Col Ryan Charles G. Callanta, Pinuno ng 30IB, “Taos-puso akong nagpapasalamat sa mga mamamayan sa kanilang patuloy na pagbibigay ng mga impormasyon tungkol sa kinaroroonan ng mga armadong grupo ng NPA. Sa nangyaring sagupaan, napigilan natin ang paghasik ng lagim ng mga teroristang NPA sa nasabing lugar sa pamamagitan ng pananakot at sapilitang pag-demand ng suporta at extortion sa walang kalaban-laban na mga kababayan natin dun”.

“Makakamit natin ang kapayapaan at kaunlaran kapag sama-sama tayo. Muli kong hinihikayat ang mga kasamahan nila Reymark at Arnie na bumalik na rin sa kanilang mga pamilya upang makapagsimula sila ng panibagong buhay na mapayapa dahil sila ay mga biktima lamang ng mapaglinlang na propaganda ng mga teroristang NPA.”

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Kalinaw News: 5IB boils terror plans in Butig, Lanao Del Sur

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 29, 2022): 5IB boils terror plans in Butig, Lanao Del Sur

Troops of the 5th Infantry DUTY BOUND Battalion launched a massive offensive against more or less 40 members of the ISIS Inspired – Dawlah Islamiya Maute Group under a certain ABDULLAH in the hinterlands of Brgy Ragayan, Butig, Lanao Del Sur in the morning of April 27, 2022.

The daring operation was based on information provided by the local populace. Weeks prior to the operation, residents from the area reported the presence of armed men in the mountainous part of Brgy Ragayan. Residents feared that the said group plans to disrupt the upcoming elections in Butig. Their revelations coincided with earlier reports received by the Army that the said armed group had been stockpiling construction materials and food supplies in the area.

The troops engaged the enemy in a 4-hour gun battle which started at 8:30 in the morning until noon. Artillery fires from the 1st Field Artillery 5th Infantry DUTY BOUND Battalion and close air support from two AW109 Attack Hellicopter of the Tactical Operations Group of the Philippine Air Force provided support to the engaged troops. The bloody encounter resulted to the neutralization of 5 DI-MG members and the recovery of four high powered firearms, an RPG, numerous rounds of ammunition, one improvised land mine and other war material.

Unfortunately, Cpl Rutenvic P. Jaralve Inf PA from Bacungan, Zamboanga Del Norte paid the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against the terrorists while another trooper was slightly injured but in stable condition at the Army’s Medical Treatment Facility.

“The encounter is proof that the terrorists are out to disrupt the peace whenever they are capable. It is for this reason that the Army is aggressive in its counter-terrorist operations. We will never let them succeed. Despite the unfortunate loss of one of our brother in arms, we will never abandon the fight against terrorists wherever they may be. The passing of Cpl Jaralve will only strengthen our courage and determination to fight terrorists here in Lanao Del Sur. He will always be remembered and honored for his courage and dedication to duty.” said LTC ROMULUS B RABARA INF (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer, 5th Infantry DUTY BOUND Battalion.

Kalinaw News: Four (4) NPA members surrendered, two (2) high powered firearms were captured in Davao de Oro

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 28, 2022): Four (4) NPA members surrendered, two (2) high powered firearms were captured in Davao de Oro

Mati City, Davao Oriental- Another four (4) NPA members surrendered and two (2) of them were found out to be minors. These regular members of NPA of Regional Operational Command of Southern Mindanao Regional Committe (SMRC) voluntarily surrendered to the troops of 66th Infantry (Kabalikat), Battalion under the operational control of 701st Infantry (Kagitingan) Brigade. 66IB troops discovered their location at Brgy Coronobe, Maragusan, Davao de Oro in the morning of April 27, 2022 when they presented themselves peacefully.

They are identified as @Jomari, 18 y/o, Squad Political Guide, @Vina, 19 y/o Squad Supply Officer, @Macoy, 14 y/o, Team Supply Officer, and @Dondon, 15y/o, Platoon Supply Officer all of Regional Operational Command, Regional Headquarters, Southern Mindanao Regional Committee. The two minors were already reported to MSWD of New Bataan, Davao de Oro for appropriate action. The surrenderees also guided the 66IB troops in locating the two (2) M16 rifles which they hid at Mission, Brgy Andap, New Bataan, Davao de Oro.

BGen Oliver C Maquiling, 701st Brigade Commander, congratulates the troops of 66IB for their continued and relentlessly intelligence operation to locate the insurgents who scampered for their safety after a series of combat engagements with government troops. BGen Maquiling emphasized that “the surrender of four NPAs is a testament to the Army’s effort to provide avenues for the rebels to return to the folds of the law in a peaceful manner.”

The 701st Brigade and PNP will assist the parents of the minors and DSWD file appropriate charges against the leadership of the NPA’s SMRC for recruiting minors and for child trafficking.

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Kalinaw News: Former NPA leader, turns 10ID soldier

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 28, 2022): Former NPA leader, turns 10ID soldier

MAWAB, Davao de Oro – “My passion and skills are exploited by the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) and that is why I became a member of the New People’s Army. Now that I am a soldier, I can use my skills and knowledge to serve our country,” said Daniel Castillo, a former NPA leader after the Closing Ceremony of the Candidate Soldier Course held in Mawab, Davao De Oro on April 28, 2022.

Daniel Castillo alias Steven is a former Political Instructor of the Guerilla Front 55 of the CTG who surrendered to 10ID in November 2020. He is one of the 34 former rebels or otherwise known as “friends rescued” out of the 286 strong candidate soldiers who finished the six (6) month-long training at the 10th Division Training School.

Castillo admitted that transitioning from an NPA rebel into a surrenderor and subsequently into a candidate soldier is tough. “It is a regimented life, we have to wake up very early, we have to do drills, to exercise. We were taught different skills and techniques in order to survive a soldier’s life to prepare us sa future isip mga sundalo ng 10ID. For me the hardest part syempre is the adjustment from being a civilian to being a soldier, tapos syempre yung pakikisama ko rin sa mga kasama ko because of my background,” Castillo added.

Moreover, present during the ceremony is Paulette Castillo, Daniel’s mother, former Regional Peasant Secretariat of the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC) who served in the CTG for 30 years and surrendered in July 2021.

“Siyempre karon nalipay kog maayo nga nag sundalo na siya, syempre compared kung Bagong Hukbong Bayan (BHB) siya. Syempre nagpapasalamat ako sa EO70, NTF-ELCAC kasi kung walang NTF-ELCAC malamang hindi makakapag sundalo ang anak ko at hindi rin siya mag susurender,” said Paulette Castillo in vernacular.

Meanwhile, aside from Castillo, Gelejurain I Ngujo, former Supply Officer of Guerilla Front 55, and twin brother of Gelejurain II who was killed in a clash in February 2020 in New Bataan, Davao De Oro also graduated from the same class.

Kalinaw News: Massive surrender of communist terrorists continues

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 28, 2022): Massive surrender of communist terrorists continues

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – Nine members of the Communist NPA Terrorist (CNT) yielded to the military in Central Mindanao on April 27, 2022.

Maj. Gen. Juvymax Uy, Commander of Joint Task Force Central said among the surrendered personalities is the Squad Leader of Platoon Madrid, West Daguma Front, Sub-Regional Committee Daguma, Far South Mindanao Region known as alias Jumbo. The former rebels submitted themselves to the troops of the 37th Infantry Battalion at the unit’s headquarters in Barangay Tibpuan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat.

Lt. Col. Allen Van Estrera, Commanding Officer of 37IB attributed this success to the intensified intelligence operations of the unit.

Meanwhile, during the debriefing, alias Jumbo revealed that they decided to surrender because of the hardships and pressure they attain as a result of the series of focused military operations and community support programs conducted by 37IB.

Former rebels handed over two 7.62mm AK47 rifles, one 5.56mm M16 rifle, one 5.56mm M653 Carbine, one 9mm submachine gun, two cal.45 pistol, and one MK2 hand grenade.

“Your Armed Forces will relentlessly continue the implementation of peaceful mechanisms to convince the remaining CNT members to abandon their armed struggle and return to the folds of the law,” Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command said.

From January 2022 to date, a total of 61 Communist Terrorist Group personalities were neutralized in Central Mindanao of which five were killed, 53 surrendered, and three were apprehended.

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Kalinaw News: AFP joins 2022 Asian Defense & Security Exhibition

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 28, 2022): AFP joins 2022 Asian Defense & Security Exhibition

CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – To update and evaluate its modernization program requirements, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined this year’s Asian Defense & Security (ADAS) exhibition happening in Pasay City from 27 to 29 April 2022.

The AFP Chief of Staff, General Andres Centino attended the ADAS 2022 opening ceremony at the World Trade Center Metro Manila on Wednesday. In a message, he cited the event as an opportunity for the AFP’s project evaluation teams to assess and evaluate suitable requirements for the military’s defense and security platforms, systems, and equipment.

“The Defense and Security sector has significantly benefited from the ADAS series. By establishing networks and fostering stronger collaboration with the leaders of the industry, the event provides opportunities for our policymakers to develop effective and swift responses against a myriad of national security threats,” said General Centino.
Also present were Mr. Andrew Marriott, Managing Director of Apac Expo Pte. Ltd., in charge of organizing the exhibition, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr, and Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana who was the Guest of Honor and Speaker.
“We encourage all personnel from the defense and security sectors to maximize this opportunity presented by ADAS 2022 to attend this highly significant event and update themselves on the latest weapon systems and equipment,” Secretary Lorenzana said.

The 4th Asian Defense and Security, Crisis and Disaster Management Exhibition and Conference is participated in by 146 local and foreign companies from 30 different countries.

As the premier platform for manufacturers and distributors, it seeks to showcase capabilities or solutions that address the requirements of defense and security agencies.

National disaster reduction agencies have similarly benefitted from the event where they are able to avail of the latest updates on new techniques and technologies in disaster management.

Following its successful launch in 2014, ADAS reaffirmed its position as the Philippines’ Flagship Defense and Security event as it continues to attract a significant number of international exhibitors from around the world to Manila.

“By bringing the latest technologies from around the world to Manila, the exhibition has opened wider avenues for the professional training, education, and enhancement of personnel competencies and skills,” General Centino said.