Ex-NPA rebels lead Army to guns buried in DavOr town

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 19, 2022): Ex-NPA rebels lead Army to guns buried in DavOr town (By Che Palicte)

RECOVERED FIREARMS. State troopers unearth this weapons cache in Lupon, Davao Oriental on Aug. 17, 2022, after a tip from former New People’s Army leaders. The firearms belonged to the rebel group’s weakened Guerilla Front 18.  (Photo courtesy of 10ID)

Government troopers unearthed an arms cache in Lupon, Davao Oriental after a tip from former New People’s Army (NPA) leaders, the Army's 10th Infantry Division (ID) said Friday.

In an interview, Capt. Mark Anthony Tito, the 10ID spokesperson, said the firearms found in Barangay San Isidro, Lupon on Wednesday belonged to the NPA's weakened NPA Guerilla Front (GF) 18.

The weapons, recovered by combined forces of the 10ID and the Philippine National Police, included an M203 rifle, an M16 rifle, an M79 grenade launcher, and an M14 rifle.

“Ka Baytol, a former executive committee member of the Sub-Regional Committee 2, and Ka Radz the former team leader Abe of GF 18 led the troops to the site,” Tito said.

Maj. Gen. Nolasco Mempin, the 10ID commander, remained optimistic that the NPA GFs 18 and 57 in the 10ID area of responsibility would soon be dismantled, paving the way for the Davao region to be declared “insurgency-free.”

"GF 18 is in Davao Oriental, and it's just a matter of time for we know how supportive the governor of Davao Oriental is in our campaign against the NPAs,” he said in a statement.

The Communist Party of the Philippines - 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 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.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1181694

2 Army soldiers killed in clash with NPA in Apayao

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 19, 2022): 2 Army soldiers killed in clash with NPA in Apayao (By Villamor Visaya, Jr.)

KILLED IN ACTION. Army soldiers mourn the death of two comrades who died sacrificing their lives as "heroes" in a battle against the communist guerrillas in Kabugao, Apayao province on Aug.18, 2022. The fatalities were identified as 2nd Lt. Nasser Dimalanes of Maguindanao province, and Private First Class Jaime Fontanilla Jr. of La Union. (Photo from 5th ID)

CAMP MELCHOR DELA CRUZ, Gamu, Isabela – Two Army soldiers died on Thursday in a running gunbattle between the soldiers and communist guerrillas in the mountains of Lenneng in Kabugao town, Apayao province, the military reported.

Captain Rigor Pamittan, 5th Infantry Division public affairs chief and spokesperson, identified the fatalities as 2nd Lt. Nasser Dimalanes of Maguindanao, and Private First Class Jaime Fontanilla Jr. of La Union.

Dimalanes, a 28-year-old native of Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao Province, practices Islam religion and was commissioned on November 16, 2017 as a regular soldier. He was assigned as the Platoon Leader of Bravo Company of the 98th Infantry Battalion in Apayao. He was a Reserved Officer Training Course product who entered the military service under the officer preparatory course.

Fontanilla, a 29-year–old native of Luna town, La Union entered the military service on July 21, 2018 and was first assigned at the Headquarters Service Battalion of the 5th Infantry Division. He was first deployed at the 54th Infantry Battalion and later at the 98th Infantry Battalion.

The Army soldiers chanced upon the 30-member communist guerrillas operating along the Apayao-Abra area of the Cordillera in a combat patrol following tips from villagers that armed men have been spotted in Lenneng village.

“We mourn the death of our fallen comrades who have sacrificed their lives in order to save the people of Kabugao,” said Lt .Col. Abraham Gallangi Jr., 98th Infantry Battalion Commander, on Friday.

“We will not put into waste the sacrifice rendered by our comrades. We will pursue those members of the (New People’s Army rebels) to let them pay the consequences of their inhumane actions,” Gallangi added.

The Communist Party of the Philippines - 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 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.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1181718

BIFF member with machinegun yields to Army in Maguindanao

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 19, 2022): BIFF member with machinegun yields to Army in Maguindanao (By Edwin Fernandez)

WEARY FIGHTER. A gunner of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), identified only as “Rasbil” (4th from left), surrendered to the military with his Ultimax light machinegun on Friday (Aug. 19, 2022). The surrenderer claims he was tired and simply wanted to live a normal life. (Photo courtesy of 6MIB)

Citing exhaustion, a member of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered to military authorities in Maguindanao Friday.

Lt. Col. Ferdinand dela Cruz, commander of the Army’s 6th Mechanized Infantry Battalion (6MIB), only identified the BIFF surrenderer as “Rosbil” due to security reasons.

Dela Cruz said Rasbil, 40, is a BIFF affiliate and member of the Private Armed Group under a certain Jun Barang.

Rasbil turned in his Ultimax 100 5.56mm light machinegun to dela Cruz before he was presented to Lt. Col. Johnny Bayog, the chief of staff of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, at the command post of the 6MIB in Barangay Pigcalagan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao.

Sultan Banjo Mampon, Sultan Kudarat town administrator, and other local officials witnessed the turnover ceremony.

The local government unit assured financial assistance to the surrenderer as part of the military’s Balik Baril program.

Rasbil will also undergo documentation for the issuance of appropriate clearance and documents for his enrollment in the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program, dela Cruz said.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1181766

Kalinaw News: Army foils Communist-Terrorist Group extortion activities in Guihulngan City

From Kalinaw News (Aug 16, 2022): Army foils Communist-Terrorist Group extortion activities in Guihulngan City

CAMP GERONA, Murcia, Negros Occidental – The 62nd Infantry “Unifier” Battalion troops was able to preempt the extortion and intimidation activities of the Communists Terrorists Group (CTG) in Sitio Cambairan, Brgy Trinidad, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental after an encounter ensued on August 16, 2022 (Tuesday).

Accordingly, the troops received information from the populace regarding the presence of armed NPAs conducting extortion activities among the local populace of of Brgy Trinidad, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental, who reported their presence. Troops of 62IB then responded to the information which led to a ten-minute firefight against more or less 10 NPA communist terrorist Group.

There was no reported casualty on the government side while (2) two NPAs are believed to have been wounded based on bloodstains found in the encounter site. Pursuit operations is being conducted against the fleeing NPAs.

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Inocencio Pasaporte, 303rd Brigade Commander commended the relentless efforts of 62IB “Unifier” troops headed by Lt.Colonel William Pesase, Battalion Commander in the area in Central Negros.

“Our locals even in far flung areas are now aware of the lies and deceptions by the Communist NPA Terrorists which have been the source of misery of the populace of Brgy Trinidad. The residents of Guihulngan have had enough of the NPA terrorists’ lies, deceptions and “extortion activities” in their community who does nothing but only terrorize and extort them.” BGen Pasaporte added.

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Kalinaw News: Firearms, grenade yield by 2 NPA Militia in South Cototabato

From Kalinaw News (Aug 17, 2022): Firearms, grenade yield by 2 NPA Militia in South Cototabato

Camp Siongco, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao – A grenade and several firearms were yielded by two communist terrorist members to the troops of 5th Special Forces Battalion in Barangay Lambingi, Banga, South Cotabato on the evening of August 15, 2022.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Zandro Alvez, Battalion Commander of 5SFBn said the surrenderers were both 45 years old from the nearby Tboli town of South Cotabato who turnover one (1) Cal.30 M1 rifle, one (1) Cal .45 pistol and one (1) hand grenade who were known Milisyang Bayan members of GF MUSA (GF 73), FSMR.

“The surrender of the duo were the products of our soldiers’ efforts in convincing the remaining members of the CTG’s”, Lt. Col. Alvez said

Commander of 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Brigadier General Pedro Balisi Jr. said “the recent neutralization of their 2nd Deputy Secretary of GF MUSA last April 8, 2022 at Upper Maculan, Lake Sebu pressured them to surrender their firearms and war materiel”, he says.

Major General Roy Galido, Commander of Joint Task Force Central and 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division lauded the 5SFBn for their hard work and dedication.

“We urged the remaining CNTs to return to the fold of the law and live a normal life together with their families”, MGen. Galido says.

For this year there were 96 former members of CTG’s have surrender, 7 were neutralized and 1 was arrested.

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Kalinaw News: Mga Dating Milisyang Bayan, Mainit na Tinanggap ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Tanay

From Kalinaw News (Aug 18, 2022): Mga Dating Milisyang Bayan, Mainit na Tinanggap ng Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Tanay (Former Town Militias, Warmly Received by the Local Government of Tanay)

BARAS, Rizal – Ika-15 ng Agosto, 2022 nang pormal na iprinisenta sa Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Tanay, Rizal na pinamunuuan ni Kgg. Rafael Tanjuatco, Punong Bayan, Chairman ng Municipal Task Force End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC) ang dalawang miyembro ng Milisyang Bayan na sumuko kamakailan sa himpilan ng 80th Infantry (STEADFAST) Battalion sa pamumuno ni Lt. Col. Erwin Y. Comendador.

Sina @JAY at @ZYRINE/SAYRA/LYN, kapwa kabilang sa katutubong Dumagat/Remontado, ay mga dating kasapi ng Platun Sentro De Grabidad, Komiteng Larangan Gerilya Narciso, Sub-Regional Military Area 4A, ng Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee (Platun-1 SDG, KLG Narciso, SRMA 4A, STRPC). Ang turn over ceremony ay ginanap sa Municipal Building ng Bayan ng Tanay lalawigan Rizal.

Ang dalawang former rebels (FR) ay bukas palad at mainit na tinanggap ng mahal na Punong Bayan Tanjuatco, sa pakikipagtulungan ng pamahalaang Lokal ng Barangay Daraitan sa pamumuno ni Kgg. Rodel F. Hinagpisan, Punong Barangay at Chairman ng Barangay Task Force End Local Communist Armed Conflict (BTF-ELCAC), na sinaksihan ng ilang konsehal ng pamahalaang barangay ng Daraitan.

Ang programa na ito ay naglalayong pagtibayin pa ang pagpapatupad ng E.O. 70 at pagpapahigpit ng tungkulin ng NTF-ELCAC na tuloy-tuloy na magampanan ang kanilang mandato na ganap na wakasan ang insurhensya sa bansa. Kabilang sina @JAY at @ZYRINE/SAYRA/LYN sa mga makakatanggap ng benepisyo mula sa Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). Samantala, nananawagan pa rin ang 80th Infantry Battalion sa mga nais pang sumuko at magbagong buhay na mga miyembro ng CPP-NPA-NDFP. Hindi pa huli ang lahat upang tahakin ang landas ng tunay na kapayapaan.

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Kalinaw News: Mga Armas at Kagamitan, Narekober sa Isang Sagupaan

From Kalinaw News (Aug 18, 2022): Mga Armas at Kagamitan, Narekober sa Isang Sagupaan (Arms and Equipment, Recovered in an Encounter)

BARAS,Rizal- Isang labanan sa pagitan ng pwersa ng 80th Infantry (Steadfast) Battalion at teroristang NPA ang naganap kanina, Agosto 13, ganap na 10:30 hanggang 10:35 ng umaga sa Sitio Sapang Munti, Brgy. San Mateo, Norzagaray, Bulacan. Kabilang sa Platun 1 (Sentro De Grabidad), Komiteng Larangan Gerilya Narciso, Sub-Regional Military Area 4A, ng Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee (Platun-1 SDG, KLG Narciso, SRMA 4A, STRPC) ang mga miyembro ng teroristang NPA na nakalaban ng pwersa ng 80IB. Dahil sa impormayson na binigay ng ating mga kababayan at sa tuloy-tuloy na Focused Military Operation (FMO) na pinamahalaan ni Lt. Col. Erwin Y. Commendador, napigilan ang paghahasik ng takot at mga iligal na gawain ng teroristang NPA.

Nagresulta ang limang minutong labanan sa pagkarekober ng mga armas, kagamitan, pagkain at subersibong dukumento na pagmamay-ari ng mga miyembro ng NPA tulad ng mga sumusunod; isang (1) Assault Rifle, 5.56mm: M16 na mayroong serial number: L961255; isang (1) 5.56mm: M16 short magazine na mayroong 9 rounds ng bala; isang (1) 9mm pistol burado ang serial number; isang (1) .45 caliber pistol burado ang serial number; dalawang (2) granada; tatlong (3) smart phones; isang (1) sakong bigas; isang (1) mapa; mga magasin, bala at iba pang mga subersibong kagamitan.

Wala namang naiulat na nasaktan o nasawi sa panig ng tropa ng pamahalaan habang inaalam pa ang kaswalti sa panig ng kalaban. Asahan na magpapatuloy pa ang mga isinasagawang FMO upang tugisin ang mga nalalabi pang kasapi ng teroristang NPA. Ani LtCol Comendador, “lubos ang aking pasasalamat sa mga residente sa pakikipagtulungan sa ating pamahalaan sa pagbibigay ng mahalagang impormasyon hingil sa kinaroroonan ng mga kasapi ng NPA”. Tuluyan nang namumulat ang sambayanan sa katotohanan dahil sa sunod-sunod na operasyon na inilulunsan sa pangunguna ng National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).

Samantala, bukas palad na tatanggapin ng himpilan ng 80IB ang sinumang magnanais na isuko na ang kanilang armas at tumahak na sa pagbabagong buhay upang tuluyan nang matapos ang deka-dekadang armadong tunggalian.

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Kalinaw News: Surrendered NPA leader tipped Arms Cache in Davao Oriental

From Kalinaw News (Aug 18, 2022): Surrendered NPA leader tipped Arms Cache in Davao Oriental

Mati City, Davao Oriental- Sergio Balante Catampao Aka BAYTOL and Leylord Delommes Generale Aka RADZ who recently surrendered to the government troops, tipped off to the Joint Intelligence units under the supervision of 701Bde including the intelligence personnel of 66IB, 48IB and the PNP, the location of the arms cache of Weekend Guerilla Front 18, Southern Regional Command 2, Southern Mindanao Regional Committee. Before their surrender, Aka Baytol was the former Executive Committee member of the Southern Regional Command 2, and Aka Radz was the former Team Leader of Abe of Weekend Guerilla Front 18 which operates in the areas of Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental.

Gaining information from the surrendered NPA leaders, troops under 701st Infantry (Kagitingan) Brigade and the PNP launched an intelligence operation of composite units to verify the location of an armed cache left by their group.

On August 17, 2022, the composite team successfully discovered the arms cache which contains two (2) M16A1 Rifle, one (1) Granade Launcher, and one M14 Rifle at the hinterlands of Purok Mancludo, Brgy San Isidro, Lupon, Davao Oriental.The recovered firearms were:- Two (2) M16A1 rifles with serial number RP201144 and serial number (defaced)- One (1) attached grenade launcher with a serial number (defaced); and- One (1) M14 rifle with a serial number(defaced).

BGEN OLIVER C MAQUILING PA, 701st Brigade was very grateful for the full cooperation of the recently “Friends Rescued” former NPA leaders. BGEN MAQUILING is in high hopes when he expressed, “With the recent continuous surrenders of the dwindling members of the NPA’s Weakened Guerrilla Front 18 (WGF18), our aspiration for peaceful communities in the Davao region is becoming a reality. As more of their high-powered Firearms is surrendered, there is no doubt that the remnants of WGF18 are about to go down and be one with all peaceful Davaenos.”

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Kalinaw News: Two (2) Communist Terrorist Group leaders reveal arms cache in Davao Oriental

From Kalinaw News (Aug 18, 2022): Two (2) Communist Terrorist Group leaders reveal arms cache in Davao Oriental

MAWAB, DAVAO DE ORO – Another arms cache of the Weakened Guerilla Front 18 was recovered by the combined forces of the 10th Infantry “Agila” Division and the Philippine National Police following the tip of former leaders of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) on August 17, 2022 in Davao Oriental.

The 701st Infantry “Kagitingan” Brigade together with 66th Infantry Battalion (IB), 48IB, Philippine National Police, and other intelligence units recovered two (2) M16A1 rifles, one (1) attached M203 grenade launcher, and one (1) M14 rifle in the hinterlands of Purok Mancludo, Brgy San Isidro, Lupon, Davao Oriental.

The two former leaders of the CTG who tipped the location of the cache are “Ka Baytol”, a former Executive Committee member of the Sub-Regional Committee 2, and “Ka Radz”, a former Team Leader Abe of the Weakened Guerilla Front 18.

In an interview, 10th Infantry “Agila” Division Commander MGen Nolasco A Mempin is optimistic that the two (2) remaining weakened guerilla fronts – WGF 18 and WGF 57- in the 10ID area of responsibility will soon be dismantled.

“Itong WGF 18 na nasa area ng Davao Oriental, it’s a matter of time (referring to its dismantling), and we know how supportive ang governor ng Davao Oriental sa campaign natin against NPA terrorists,” MGen Mempin added.

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Kalinaw News: 98IB Troops seizes CTG hideouts and food cache in Apayao

From Kalinaw News (Aug 18, 2022): 98IB Troops seizes CTG hideouts and food cache in Apayao

As a result of the intensified focused military operations and strong support from the conflict affected communities in the Province of Apayao, a series of Communist Terrorist Group’s (CTG) hideouts and food caches has been seized and discovered by the troops of the 98th Infantry (Masinag) Battalion situated at the far-flung areas of Kabugao and Conner Municipalities both of said Province for the last two (2) weeks of August 2022.

One of which was on August 08, 2022, when the concerned citizens tip-off the presence of the CTG encampment located at vicinity Sitio Malaliang, Barangay Katablangan, Conner, Apayao that can accommodate more or less 30 Communist NPA Terrorists that was abandoned for about three (3) weeks ago. As the troops continued tracking the said terrorists, another CTG hideout that can accommodate more or less 30 individuals was also seized at vicinity of Brgy Lenneng, Kabugao, Apayao on August 15, 2022 and it was rashly abandoned for about few hours upon sensing the approaching government forces. In the said hideout, the troops were able to seized the CTG’s food supplies, kitchen utensils, propaganda materials, medicine kits and other pesronal pelongings such as clothings, packs of laundry soaps and other paraphernalia. With these developments, the Masinag Troopers continued in searching the peripheries of said enemy hideout that also resulted to the capture of another food cache on August 16, 2022. The food cache contains four (4) sacks of rice and other food collections that were sorted-out through their extortion demand scheme from the masses of Brgy Lenneng, and its adjacent Barangays.

According to Lieutenant Colonel Abraham M Gallangi Jr Inf (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer of 98IB, that the said seizure and discovery of these CTGs encampment and food caches were the results of the best efforts of the unit on its campaign to end the Local Communist Armed Conflict with the full support of the concern affected communities in providing these information in the area.

“Ever increasing support from the community is a clear manifestation that the presence of the armed group in the area was unwanted. We thank the residents for giving us vital information about the presence of CTGs in the area which leads to the accomplishments. We will ensure to the public that this unit will continue to implement its insurgency campaign efforts to eliminate the remaining communist terrorist members that will ensure the safety the public and to steadfast the implementation of sustain developmental projects towards the achievement of lasting peace and sustainable development in the area. So, we have gained our momentum; with our continuous efforts we have significantly narrowed down the mobility and resources of the Communist terrorists in Apayao. We will not stop unless we destroy the remaining Communist terrorist groups in Northern Luzon,” he ended.

98IB Alpha”terminator” Company 98IB Bravo Company 98ib Charlie Coy 503rd Infantry “Peace & Justice” Brigade 502nd Infantry – Liberator Brigade

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Kalinaw News: DILG distributes P11.8M to 251 Former Rebels in Bukidnon

From Kalinaw News (Aug 18, 2022): DILG distributes P11.8M to 251 Former Rebels in Bukidnon

CAMP OSITO D BAHIAN, Malaybalay City – The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) awarded a total of Php11.808 million to two hundred fifty-one (251) Former Rebels (FRs) thru the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) on August 18, 2022, at Kaamulan Folk Arts Theater, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

All the FRs received Php15,000 as immediate assistance, while one hundred twenty (120) FRs received Php50, 000 each as livelihood assistance and sixty-eight (68) FRs for the firearms remuneration.

Governor Rogelio Neil P Roque, Provincial Governor of Bukidnon, graced the activity, highlighting the turnover of firearms, the release of livelihood assistance, immediate assistance, reintegration assistance, and firearm remuneration as part of the Oath of Allegiance of Former Rebels to the Government of Bukidnon.

In his message, Governor Roque stated, “As a governor and a leader of this province, it is my honor and gratitude that you’ve returned to the folds of the law. This significant activity is proof that the government did not forget to help those individuals who are in need. It’s been decades since this insurgency started, and today I did not see any reason that we brothers and sisters fought each other for the sake of belief and dignity”.

“As of now, the government is determined to end this local communist armed conflict. We are so grateful that you finally decided to be back to the folds of the law and choose to live peacefully and harmoniously in the community with your families. We ask you to help the government by compelling your comrades who are still active in the armed struggle in the mountains and informing them of the government’s E-CLIP program. May this activity serve as an inspiration to others to avail the E-CLIP. Together, we can end insurgency”, COL TED B DUMOSMOG MNSA (INF) PA, Officer In-charge, 403rd Infantry Brigade, Philippine Army, said.

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Kalinaw News: Local terrorist yields, hands over firearms to military in Maguindanao

From Kalinaw News (Aug 18, 2022): Local terrorist yields, hands over firearms to military in Maguindanao

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – August 18, 2022

A member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters surrendered to the 6th Mechanized Infantry Battalion in Maguindanao on August 17, 2022.

Lt. Col. Ferdinand Dela Cruz, Commanding Officer of 6Mech Bn, identified the former violent extremist as a certain Rosbil, a BIFF affiliate and Private Armed Group member under Jun Barang. Surrendered personality turned over his Ultimax 100 5.56mm Light Machine Gun to Lt. Col. Dela Cruz after which he was presented to Lt. Col. Johnny Bayog, Chief of Staff of the 1st Brigade Combat Team at the Army Command Post of the 6Mech Bn in Barangay Pigcalagan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao.

Sultan Banjo Mampon, Municipal Administrator of Sultan Kudarat, and other representatives of the local government unit witnessed the presentation. The LGU provided assistance as part of the Balik-Baril Program.

Rosbil will also undergo documentation for the issuance of appropriate clearance and documents for his enrollment in the Agila-Haven Program.

Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command commended the troops of the 6Mech Bn for facilitating the surrender of the former violent extremist. He also attributed the success of the armed forces in the campaign against terrorism to the local government units and civil society. “Together, we will soon achieve our common goal,” he said.

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Kalinaw News: BREAKING NEWS: Army troops sacrifice live for Kabugao residents

From Kalinaw News (Aug 18, 2022): BREAKING NEWS: Army troops sacrifice live for Kabugao residents

CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- Two army troops of the 98th Infantry Battalion sacrificed their lives to protect the people of Barangay Lenneng, Kabugao, Apayao against the atrocities of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) on August 18, 2022.

“We mourn the death of our fallen comrades who have sacrificed their lives in order to save the people of Kabugao. For now, their identity is yet to be revealed until we reach out to their families,” LtC Abraham M Gallangi Jr., Battalion Commander of 98IB said.

Moreover, the Battalion Commander said that the troops have encountered more or less 30 members of the CTG who were sowing fears and atrocities among the locals after the locals tipped off the information.

“We will not put into waste the sacrifice rendered by our comrades. We will pursue those members of the Communist Terrorist group to let them pay the consequences of their inhumane actions,” LtC Gallangi warned the members of the terrorist group.

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Kalinaw News: Davao Occidental officially declared as Insurgency-Free Province

From Kalinaw News (Aug 19, 2022): Davao Occidental officially declared as Insurgency-Free Province

MAWAB, Davao De Oro – The Provincial Local Government Unit of Davao Occidental together with the 10th Infantry “Agila” Division officially declared the province as Insurgency-Free during the Unveiling of Legislative Building ceremony at Provincial Capitol, Malita, Davao Occidental on August 18, 2022.

The declaration followed after Guerilla Front Tala of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) previously operating in the said province was declared dismantled.

10ID Commander MGen Nolasco A Mempin read the Provincial Peace and Order Council Resolution Number 04 series of 2022 declaring Davao Occidental as Insurgency-Free, and subsequently congratulated the 1002nd Infantry Brigade and the 73rd Infantry Battalion for a job well done.

Likewise, the Department of National Defense Officer-in-Charge Senior USec. Jose C. Faustino Jr. delivered his message through Eastern Mindanao Command Commander Lt. Gen. Greg T Almerol.

“I tip my hat off to our security forces, the men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, who painstakingly worked hard with the Local Government and the populace to free the province of Davao Occidental from Insurgency. I am confident that more development initiatives will spur profound progress in the province and improve further the people’s living conditions.” Lt. Gen. Almerol said.

It can be recalled that in 2016, Guerilla Front Tala has a total of 43 manpower, 89 firepower, and five (5) CTG-affected barangays, but were all now down to zero (0).

Also present during the activity were: Guest of Honor and Speaker Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa; Davao Occidental Governor Franklin Bautista; Vice-Governor Lorna Bautista-Bandigan; mayors; and representatives from the various government agencies.

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Kalinaw News: Communist Terrorist Group’s last bomb expert in Davao De Oro surrenders to 10ID

From Kalinaw News (Aug 19, 2022): Communist Terrorist Group’s last bomb expert in Davao De Oro surrenders to 10ID

MAWAB, Davao De Oro – The last bomb expert of the Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC) of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) voluntarily surrendered to the 25th Infantry Battalion under the 10th Infantry “Agila” Division in Monkayo, Davao De Oro on August 16, 2022.

Alias “Delmar”, 28 years old, was responsible for producing Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) for the CTG’s bombing and landmine operations in Davao Region.

According to 25IB Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Michael Aquino, Delmar surrendered due to the intensified intelligence efforts and relentless combat operations. In addition, Delmar also revealed that the rampant corruption inside their group and the lack of financial support for their families prompted him to yield to government forces.

Meanwhile, 10ID Commander MGen Nolasco A Mempin lauded the 25IB and 1001st Infantry Brigade for their aggressive efforts in ensuring that all remaining CTG members in Davao De Oro surrender to the government forces.

Davao De Oro was declared Insurgency-Free last June 22, 2022 after all the eight (8) full-blown guerilla fronts previously operating in the province were dismantled.

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