National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año has hailed the Mawab, Davao De Oro-based 10th Infantry Division (ID) of the Philippine Army for its efforts in containing the communist insurgency in the region.
“Since the activation of the 10ID 17 years ago, transformations and developments have been made and built for the greater good of a region once called the heartland of the longstanding communist insurgency,” he said during the unit’s founding anniversary Wednesday, August 16.
Año, who also served as 10th ID commander before being appointed AFP chief of staff in 2017, recalled that the unit confronted the most advanced and sophisticated territorial unit of the New People’s Army (NPA)—the Southern Mindanao Regional Party Committee, composed of five Sub-Regional Committees, each with three full-size Guerilla Fronts, and eight “Pulang Bagani” Commands.
“But look at where we are now. It is very reassuring to know that the seeds we planted several years ago are bearing fruitful yields and are continually watered and nourished by the sweat and blood of our entire force,” the NSA, who was the event’s guest-of-honor and speaker, said.
From 2016 to 2022, the 10ID has neutralized 105 high-value targets and key leaders; caused the surrender of 13,689 and their supporters; dismantled 16 Guerilla Fronts and six “Pulang Bagani” Commands; recovered 2,687 firearms; and cleared 390 barangays, which resulted in an insurgency-free Davao Region.
Meanwhile, 10th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Jose Eriel M. Niembre, hailed the unit for its many victories against the NPA and its allies.
“In a short period, despite being one of the youngest major units of the Philippine Army, 10ID has attained a significant number of these. Credit goes to our brigade and battalion commanders, who have played a key role in the success of our vision. It is now our task to build upon these achievements and sustain our gains,” he added.
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/08/17/nsa-ano-cites-armys-10th-id-for-successes-vs-reds/
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