Key Philippine Military and Insurgency-Related Events: 02/08/23

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Kalinaw News: BIFF members abandon their group, primed to begin peaceful life

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 2, 2023): BIFF members abandon their group, primed to begin peaceful life

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City, on February 2, 2023

Wednesday, three Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) members turned themselves in to the military in Maguindanao del Sur.

Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, who is in charge of Joint Task Force Central, said that the former violent extremists turned themselves in to Lt. Col. Edwin Alburo, who is in charge of the 40th Infantry Battalion, in the afternoon of February 1, 2023, at the unit’s headquarters in Barangay Kabengi, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur.

Two of the personalities who turned themselves in used to be in the BIFF-Karialan Faction, and the other one used to be in the Bungos Faction. They gave over a 7.62mm Sniper rifle, a cal. 50 Sniper rifle, and a 40mm rocket-propelled grenade launcher.

People who turned themselves in said they could no longer handle the hardships they faced while trying to avoid the government forces. While they are hiding, they are hungry, tired, and afraid for their lives.

The 40IB is taking care of the three former BIFF members while they fill out paperwork and get a debriefing from a guard.

Western Mindanao Command Chief, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, lauded the military forces under Joint Task Force Central for their relentless efforts to end terrorism in Central Mindanao. “As the former commander of the 6th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Central, I am proud of our Kampilan troopers who remain steadfast in performing their respective duties and working with the local government officials and stakeholders to attain peace in the region.”

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Kalinaw News: Military Communist terrorist yields to military troops in Sarangani

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 3, 2023): Military Communist terrorist yields to military troops in Sarangani

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – February 3, 2023

A member of the communist terrorist group submitted himself to the military in Sarangani Province on February 2, 2022.

A.k.a. Jurib, a former member of the dismantled Guerilla Front 75, Far South Mindanao Region, laid down his firearm to Col. Galileo Goyena, Jr., Commander of Task Force GenSan at Purok Bayan, Maribulan, Alabel, Sarangani Province.

According to Col. Goyena, the surrender is a result of the whole-of-nation approach employed by the task force to convince those rebels hiding in the hinterlands of Sarangani to come out.

The former rebel voluntarily handed over cal. 30 Sniper rifle and 10 7.62mm live ammunition. He also shared his testimonies regarding the false promises of their leadership and the hardships he experienced with the group.

Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, Commander of Joint Task Force Central, said a.k.a. Jurib will receive training and livelihood assistance from different government agencies through the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), to make him a productive member of society.

For his part, Western Mindanao Command Chief, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, said that the armed forces are always ready to assist those who wish to return to mainstream society. “Peaceful resolution is far better than ending armed conflicts on the battlefield.” The WestMinCom Commander added that the military continues its relentless efforts to encourage the remnants of the communist terrorist group to return to the folds of the law.

“We attribute all our accomplishments to the local government units and all other members of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) who never cease to support us in our peace campaigns against the remaining communist terrorists,” Lt. Gen. Galido further stated.

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Kalinaw News: Female rebel yields to military troops in South Cotabato

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 4, 2023): Female rebel yields to military troops in South Cotabato

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – February 4, 2023

A female member of the Milisyang Bayan surrendered to the 5th Special Forces Battalion at Sitio Tabudtod, Barangay New Dumangas, T’boli, South Cotabato Thursday, February 2.

The former rebel, identified as a.k.a. An-An, was a member of Milisyang Bayan under Guerilla Front Musa, Far South Mindanao Region. She handed over one caliber .357 revolver, one hand grenade, and five blasting caps with 89cm connecting wire each.

A.k.a. An-An revealed that his husband, who was recently granted pardon, convinced her to surrender.

Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, Commander of Joint Task Force Central, said that the surrender was a result of the efforts of the intelligence units of Joint Task Force Central and the troops of the 5th Special Forces Battalion in coordination with the local government units and the peace-loving people of Central Mindanao.

The surrendered personality is currently under the care of the 5SFBn.

Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, Commander of Western Mindanao Command, said that the armed forces remain committed to freeing the Mindanao region from the threats of communist terrorism. “As a member of the NTF-ELCAC, we will assist those who returned to the folds of the law in their reintegration into mainstream society. Rest assured that we will help them be better members of the community to which they belong by enrolling them in the government’s E-CLIP. “

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Kalinaw News: Isang rebeldeng NPA Sumuko Matapos Makaligtas sa Dalawang Engkwentro!

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 4, 2023): Isang rebeldeng NPA Sumuko Matapos Makaligtas sa Dalawang Engkwentro!

Matapos ang magkasunod na engkwentro sa Bayan ng San Andres noong Enero 27 at Bayan ng San Francisco noong Enero 29, 2023 na nagresulta sa pagkamatay ng tatlong (3) rebeldeng NPA at pagkakaligtas ng mga kasundaluhan sa isang (1) sugatang rebelde. Ngayong araw, Febrero 3, 2023, isang (1) miyembro ng PLATUN REYMARK ang sumuko sa Kasundaluhan at Kapulisan sa bayan ng Lopez, Quezon.

Si Flaviano Andal Jr (Ka Bitoy) na taga Sitio Culong, Brgy San Francisco B, Lopez, Quezon ay kabilang sa mga rebelde sa magkasunod na naengkwentro ng ating mga kasundaluhan.

Siya ay napahiwalay sa kanyang mga kasamahan matapos ang mga palitan ng putok. Nagpasiya siyang umuwi sa kanyang mga magulang dahil na rin sa pangamba niya sa kanyang kaligtasan. Subalit lingid sa kanyang kaalaman, ang kanyang mga magulang ay matagal nang kinakausap ng mga kasundaluhan na kung sakali man siya’y uuwi sa kanila ay kumbinsihin nila itong sumuko na at magbagong buhay.

Ang kanyang mga magulang ay naging benepisyaryo ng mga proyektong pangkaunlaran ng 85IB kasama na dito ang pagproseso ng matatangap bilang isang Senior Citizen. Hindi kaagad makapagpasya si Ka Bitoy dahil sa kanyang pag aalala na baka siya ay masaktan o patayin kung siya ay susuko. Ngunit nang makarating sa kanyang kaalaman na ang atin
mga sundalo ay iniligtas ang kanyang kasamahan na sugatang iniwan sa labanan at sa pagkumbinsi na rin ng kanyang kapatid at mga magulang na ang inyong kapulisan at kasundaluhan ay hindi mga kaaway at hindi dapat katakutan, siya ay nagpasya ng sumuko. Kasama ang kanyang kapatid, ina at ama sila ay lumapit sa himpilan ng kapulisan sa bayan ng Lopez at agad namang dinala sa himpilan ng 85IB sa Brgy San Rafael, Quezon upang sumuko.

Ayon kay Lieutenant Colonel Joel R Jonson ang Battalion Commander ng 85IB, “ang paggamot sa sugatang NPA na iniwan sa labanan ay pagpatunay na hangarin ng inyong kasundaluhan na bigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga rebeldeng NPA na magbagong buhay at pagsunod sa International Humanitarian Law taliwas sa propaganda ng mga makaliwang grupo na ang mga sundalo ay berdugo at mamamatay tao at malaki rin ang epekto nito sa naging pagpapasya ni Ka Bitoy upang sumuko”

Si Ka Bitoy ay tumanggap ng inisyal na pinansyal na tulong mula sa Kasundaluhan at Kapulisan upang kahit paano ay meron siyang pambili ng mga personal na gamit, dahil sa matagal na rin siyang hindi nakakauwi sa kanila at halos tatlong taon siyang nawalay sa kanyang mga magulang.

Samantala, bukas ang Lokal na Pamahalaan, Kasundaluhan at Kapulisan sa mga natitirang miyembro ng NPA na nais sumuko, Hindi kayo mapapahamak bagkus, may nakalaan pang programa ang Pamahalaan para sa inyong pagbabago.
Kasalukuyang nasa pangangalaga ng Kasundaluhan si Ka Bitoy habang inaasikaso ang mga kailangang dokumento para sa mga benepisyo ng Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).

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Kalinaw News: 3 BIFF nagbalik-loob sa Maguindanao del Sur

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 5, 2023): 3 BIFF nagbalik-loob sa Maguindanao del Sur (3 BIFF converts in Maguindanao del Sur) (By 6ID)

CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – Tumalikod na sa armadong pakikibaka ang tatlong mga kasapi ng Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters o BIFF at tinanggap ang inaalok na kapayapaan ng pamahalaan makaraang sumuko ang mga ito sa kampo ng 40th Infantry (Magiting) Battalion sa Brgy Kabengi, Datu Saudi, Ampatuan, Maguindanao Del Sur, kamakalawa ng hapon (February 1, 2023).

Ayon kay Lt. Col. Edwin Alburo, ang Commanding Officer ng 40IB na ang mga sumuko ay mga kasapi ng Karialan at Bungos Faction ng BIFF na may mga edad 31, 23 at 27-anyos ang dalawa ay residente ng Datu Hoffer at ang isa ay nakatira sa Mamasapano, lahat sa Maguindanao.

“Gutom, hirap at pagod ang idinadahilan nila sa kanilang pagbalik-loob sa pamahalaan. Nangangamba na kasi sila sa kanilang buhay sapagkat di na nila makaya ang pwersa ng ating mga kasundaluhan na patuloy na tumutugis sa kanila”, wika ni Lt. Col. Alburo.

Bukod dito, isinuko din ng tatlo ang kanilang mga bitbit na armas na isang Sniper Rifle, 7.62mm, isang Sniper Rifle, Cal .50 at isang GL, 40mm.

Samantala, iginiit naman ni 601st Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Oriel Pangcog na inaasahan pa ang dagdag na pagsuko ng mga ekstremistang grupo dahil sa walang humpay na operasyon ng militar laban sa mga ito. “Extremists in South and Central Mindanao are now crumbling and are nearing their total destruction, as more of their members realize the deceptions and manipulative ploys of their leaders who recruited them and used them do further their personal agenda”, giit ni Brig. Gen. Pangcog.

Agad namang pinuri ni Major General Alex Rillera ang naging hakbang ng tatlo at ang mga pagsisikap ng 40IB sa pagsupil sa mga kalaban ng estado. Gayundin, di naman nito isinasantabi ang malaking papel na gingampanan ng mga local government units sa pagsasaayos sa maling landas na tinahak ng mga nabiktima ng panlilinlang at maling ideolohiya.

“This only proves that the security landscape in the area is changing and we are able to sustain the momentum. Our unit is always open to welcome you once you decide to live peacefully. The government will provide you with services, including financial and livelihood assistance to start your new life”, pahayag pa ni Maj. Gen. Rillera.

Kalinaw News: 3 NPA Terrorists killed in Kabankalan encounters

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 5, 2023): 3 NPA Terrorists killed in Kabankalan encounters (By 3ID)

CAMP GERONA, Murcia, Negros Occidental – Three (3) unidentified dead bodies of the NPA Terrorists were found following a series of encounters with the 94th Infantry Battalion in Sitio Bugne, Barangay Oringao, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental at around 5:00 p.m. yesterday and another encounter earlier today at 6:00 a.m. February 05, 2023 (Sunday).

Fed-up with the daily extortion of food, residents of said Sitio reported the presence of armed NPAs, prompting 94IB to conduct security operation. While at the vicinity of Sitio Bugne, Brgy Oringao, Kabankalan City, elements of 94IB encountered more or less Fifteen (15) armed personalities believed to be members of Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) harboring in a forested area in the aforementioned location. Sensing the overwhelming firepower of government troops, the NPAs scampered in different directions leaving behind their three (3) dead comrades.

After scouring the area, the troops were able to seize the following war materials: One (1) M14 Rifle, one (1) cal. 38 Pistol, one (1) cal. 45 Pistol, backpacks with personal belongings and subversive documents

No casualty incurred on the government side.

Meanwhile, Colonel Orlando Edralin, 303rd Brigade Commander lauded the immediate response of the troops of 94IB headed by Lt.Colonel Van Donald Almonte, Commanding Officer under the Operational Control of 303rd Brigade to the information given by the locals of Brgy Oringao against the extortion and presence of the NPA Terrorists.

“The bravery that you exhibited during the series of security operations for the people of Negros, especially in Kabankalan is incomparable,” Col. Edralin said.

“I am also commending the vigilance of the local populace in helping and giving our troops accurate and significant information indicating their concern for the peace and order of their community. Their cooperation with our troops manifests their genuine desire for a CPP-NPA-free Kabankalan City. With the locals’ overwhelming support, we are confident that a peaceful and progressive Kabankalan can be achieved,” Colonel Edralin said further.

The 303rd Brigade Commander also called on the remaining NPAs to surrender with their firearms and avail goverment reintegration program like E-CLIP for them to start a new and normal life with their families.

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Kalinaw News: LGU, Army, NGOs aid hundreds of displaced residents in Kabankalan City Clashes

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 6, 2023): LGU, Army, NGOs aid hundreds of displaced residents in Kabankalan City Clashes

CAMP GERONA, Murcia, Negros Occidental – The local government unit (LGU) of Kabankalan City in Negros Occidental, together with the troops from 94IB and private organizations, distributed food packs and meals to hundreds of displaced residents following the series of encounters between the Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion and Communist NPA terrorists at Sitio Bugne, Brgy. Oringao, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, on February 4 and 5, 2023.

The Office of the 6th District of Negros Occidental, headed by Congresswoman Mercedes Alvarez, and Kabankalan City LGU, led by Mayor Benjie Miranda with partner NGOs, are taking care of the evacuees through their respective City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) by providing food packs and meals to the evacuees.

Kabankalan Eagles Club and JIC CHICKS UNITED also extended help to evacuees.

They donated 283 food packs and 822 meals for the affected families.

Based on the record of CSWDO, a total of 283 families/ 822 individuals/population were evacuated from five (5) different sitios in Barangay Oringao, including Mananawin, Pag imuhan, Nabalikan, Hinapunan, and Pitgong who fled their homes are now temporarily staying at the Covered Gym.

Meanwhile, Col. Orlando Edralin, 303rd Brigade Commander, lauded the efforts of LGU Kabankalan and the Office of the 6th District Congresswoman Alvarez and CSWDO for their immediate action by giving shelter and catering to the needs of the evacuees.

“Your Army, PNP, and Local Government officials in Kabankalan are doing their best to assure the locals of a safe return and continued safety in their respective homes once the area is clear from the presence and threats of the NPA terrorists,” Colonel Edralin said.

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Kalinaw News: Army troops support PNP SAF’s law enforcement operation in Sulu

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 6, 2023): Army troops support PNP SAF’s law enforcement operation in Sulu

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – February 6, 2023

Troops of the 41st Infantry Battalion supported the law enforcement operation conducted by the PNP Special Action Force in Maimbung, Sulu, in the wee hours of February 5, 2023.

The report from Joint Task Force Sulu revealed that an hour before the actual operation, the 1101st Infantry Brigade based in Bud Bayug, Talipao, Sulu received information that the PNP Special Action Force will conduct law enforcement operation to serve a warrant of arrest to Juko Dahim, a.k.a. Juko. While approaching the target area, Juko and his cohorts fired upon the operating personnel of the PNP SAF forcing them to retaliate.

JTF Sulu immediately deployed two platoons of the 41IB to support the engaged troops. Checkpoint operations were also initiated to block the possible withdrawal routes of the enemies.

The firefight resulted in the wounding of one PNP SAF personnel and the deaths of seven lawless personalities including the target. Other slain personalities were identified as Jimming Akial, a.k.a. Iron; the son of Iron; Al Dimar Kanih; Gamil Halik; Malik Iron; and Norhan Pasi. Two unidentified personalities were also apprehended in the operation.

Meanwhile, two civilians were accidentally hit by bullets during the encounter. They were immediately evacuated to the Integrated Provincial Health Office in Jolo for medical treatment.

While scouring the area, operating troops recovered one M16 BA Colt, one M16 Elisco, one Colt M16, one Cal. Multi MDST 15, one M203 Grenade Launcher, one Colt AR 15, three M14 7.62; and assorted ammunition and firearm accessories.

“Our troops are always ready to assist our partners in implementing the law in our area of operation. Above all, our primary concern is the safety of the people. We aspire to free communities from violence and criminalities; hence, we support other law enforcement agencies to aid in the successful conduct of their operations,” Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, Commander of Western Mindanao Command, said.

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Kalinaw News: Active NPA member surrender in Sultan Kudarat

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 6, 2023): Active NPA member surrender in Sultan Kudarat

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – February 6, 2023

Two members of the communist terrorist group yielded to the military in Sultan Kudarat on Sunday, February 5.

Joint Task Force Central Commander, Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera said the former rebels were remnants of Baghdad Platoon, East Daguma Front, Sub-Regional Committee Daguma, Far South Mindanao Region. They handed over their firearms, including one M16A1 and one M14, to the troops of the 57th Infantry Battalion at Sitio Bagangan, Kapilan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat.

The military’s intensified security operations, coupled with the peaceful mechanisms employed by the members of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), including the local government units, security agencies, and other government agencies, continuously yield to the snowball of surrenders of CTG remnants.

Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, Commander of Western Mindanao Command, applauded the surrendered personalities for their brave decision to abandon their group and return to the fold of the law. “May they inspire those who remain in hiding to come out and walk with us in our journey toward lasting peace and progress here in the Mindanao region.”

Kalinaw News: Two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members surrendered to the military in Sulu on Monday morning, February 6

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 7, 2023): Two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members surrendered to the military in Sulu on Monday morning, February 6

Commander of Joint Task Force Sulu, Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, named the surrendered persons as a.k.a. Hadjang, 50, and a.k.a. Nadz, 20. They surrendered to the 6th Special Forces Battalion under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Harold Nemeo at the 6SFBn Headquarters in Sitio Maglibak, Barangay Buhanginan, Patikul, Sulu.

Personalities that surrendered took with them an M16 Elisco rifle and a cal. 45 handgun.

Col. Taharudin Ampatuan, Acting Brigade Commander at the headquarters of the 1103rd Infantry Brigade in Camp Bud Datu, Barangay Tagbak, Indanan, Sulu, received the former violent extremists and their weapons on the same day. The 1103rd Brigade gave the surrendered individuals with first cash and nutritional support.

“We attribute this success to the collaborative efforts of Joint Task Force Sulu, the provincial government of Sulu, our partners and stakeholders, and the peace-loving people of Sulu. The employment of the whole-of-nation approach has brought our campaign against terrorism to a greater height. Rest assured that we will continue to intensify our efforts to bring lasting peace and progress in Sulu and the rest of the provinces in our area of operation,” Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, Commander of Western Mindanao Command, said.

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Kalinaw News: 218 civilian volunteers from the different municipalities in Tawi-Tawi formed part of the first ever Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in the province of Tawi-Tawi in a simple ceremony held at headquarters 2nd Marine Brigade in Barangay Sanga Sanga, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on February 2, 2023.

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 7, 2023): 218 civilian volunteers from the different municipalities in Tawi-Tawi formed part of the first ever Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) in the province of Tawi-Tawi in a simple ceremony held at headquarters 2nd Marine Brigade in Barangay Sanga Sanga, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on February 2, 2023. (By 11ID)

According to Col. Leomar Jose M. Doctolero, Commandant of the 11th Infantry Division Training School (11th DTS), the 218 CAFGU underwent the 45-Day Basic Military Training (BMT) that prepared them of their roles as peace partners.

“The 11th DTS equipped our civilian volunteers with essential knowledge and skills necessary in the performance of their duties and responsibilities as members of the CAFGU specifically as force multipliers in dealing with internal and external threats,” said Col. Doctolero.

CAA Ebrajul I. Sahi expressed his gratitude to the local government unit of Tawi-Tawi and the military for the opportunity to be part of the security forces and privilege to serve the country.

“I really want to enter CAFGU, it’s my dream to be a soldier but I was not lucky but I want to make it a stepping stone.” Now I really understand the work of the soldiers and I am happy to be a part of keeping security in our area,” CAA Sahid said.

Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Ignatius N. Patrimonio, Commander of the JTF Sulu and 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division, said that the 218 members of CAFGU will further boost the community-based security forces in the province of Tawi-Tawi.

“You are now officially part and additional forces of the Philippine Armed Forces and be part of our reserve force. It is the duty of each one of us to protect our motherland and all of you who graduated today have been promoted to be part of this force and we believe that you can manage the duty given to you and become a good example for the next generations. We fully believe in your capabilities,” said Maj. Gen. Patrimonio.

Maj. Gen. Patrimonio also thanked the local government unit of Tawi-Tawi of their support in the organization and training of the civilian volunteers.

Present during the ceremony were JTF Tawi-Tawi Commander, Brig. Gen. Romeo T. Racadio, JTF Sulu Operations Officer Col. Montano B. Almodovar, other military officials and partner stakeholders.

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Kalinaw News: Tatlong NPA Militia ang nahuli, 4 na baril ang nasamsam sa engkwentro sa Calbayog City

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 8, 2023): Tatlong NPA Militia ang nahuli, 4 na baril ang nasamsam sa engkwentro sa Calbayog City

Lope De Vega , Noirthern Samar Ika-06 ng Pebrero 2023, Tatlong miyembro umano ng CTG ng Front Committee 2 (FC2), Sub-Regional Guerrilla Unit (SRGU), Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) Emporium, Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee (EVRPC) ang nahuli matapos ang isang engkwentro sa bulubunduking bahagi ng Tinambakan District, Calbayog City, Samar.

Matatandaang rumesponde sa reklamo ang tropa ng 43rd Infantry “We Search” Battalion at nakasagupa ang humigit-kumulang 20 miyembro ng FC2, SRGU, SRC Emporium, EVRPC na nangikil umano ng pera sa mga maliliit na magsasaka ng kopras na humantong sa pagkakasamsam ng isang M16A1 Rifle, isang M653 Rifle, dalawang improvised hand granade, dalawang Anti-Personnel Mine detonator switch, limang backpack, isang bandolier na may tatlong magazines ng M14 na may bala at iba pang personal na kagamitan ng armadong teroristang grupo noong Pebrero 01.

Gamit ang K9 Tracking Dog upang masundan ang mga tumakas na NPA. Nahuli ng mga tropa ang isang Ramil Mapa na may dalang isang Caliber .357 Pistol, isang Improvised Hand Grenade, iba’t ibang gamit at damit ng militar na kung saan ito naman ay nahuli malapit lamang sa pinagenkwentrohan.
Habang nagpapatuloy ang Pursuit Operation, nahuli ng mga tropa sina Jesmar Morata na may dalang Caliber .45 Pistol at Jayson Morata na may dalang Improvised Hand Grenade. Ang tatlong pinaghihinalaang membro ng NPA ng FC2(W), SRGU,

SRC Emporium ay positibong na amoy at nasundan ng K9 Tracking Dog gamit ang mga personal nila na damit at gamit na naiwan sa pinagengkwentrohan.

Pahayag ni Lieutenant Colonel Manuel B Degay JR, Battalion Commander ng 43rd Infanty “We Seearch” Battalion “Mulat na ang mga tao dahil sa dedikasyon ng mga Task Forces to End Local Communist Armed Conflict hanggang sa lebel ng Barangay upang gampanan ang kanilang tungkulin at galit na ang mga taong bayan sa tahasang pananakot at pangingikil ng CPP-NPA-NDF.

Ang pagtindig at paglaban sa kasamaan dala ng CPP-NPA-NDF ang tunay na pagpapahayag ng kabayanihan at tunay na pagkamakabayan. Ang kasundaluhan ng 43IB ay bukas palad at buong puso na tatanggapin ang inyong pagbabablik loob sa gobyerno kasama ang mga LGU sa pagbibigay benipisyo tulad ng E-Clip at Local Social Integration Program.”

Ang mga nahuling pinaghihinalaang membro ng NPA ay na iturn over sa himpilan ng Pulisya sa lungsod ng Calbayog para sa pagproseso. malapit ng malusaw kung pag-iigihan.

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Kalinaw News: 3 Slain NPA Members in Kabankalan Encounters Identified

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 8, 2023): 3 Slain NPA Members in Kabankalan Encounters Identified

CAMP GERONA, Murcia, Negros Occidental – The three members of the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) who were killed in a series of encounters with the troops of 94th Infantry Battalion on February 04 and 05, 2023, at Sitio Bugne, Barangay Oringao, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental have been identified.

The killed NPA terrorists were identified as Junjun Callet alias Mark/Ruben, 42 years of age, Squad leader of Sentro De Grabedad (SDG Platoon) belonging to Central Negros 2 (CN2) – Komiteng Rehiyon Negros (CN2-KRN) and a resident of Sitio Suhi, Brgy Tanlad, Tayasan, Negros Oriental; Joemarie Calumba, @BAMBAM Squad Member, CN2, KR-NBCS, 40 years of age, resident of Sitio Bugne, Brgy Carol-an, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental, and Diomedes Lasida, @JOHN-REY Vice- Squad Leader, Squad 1, SDG Platoon, 47 years of age, a resident of Sitio Montelo, Brgy Pinggot, Ilog, NOC.

Meanwhile, Colonel Orlando Edralin, 303rd Brigade Commander, said that the series of encounters occurred after the troops received a report from the residents about armed NPAs in the area engaging in extortion activities.

No one was injured on the government’s side.

Seized from the encounter site were the following war materials: One (1) KG9, one (1) KG9 magazine loaded with 6 ammunitions, one (1) cal.38 pistol, one (1) cal.45 pistol with magazine, one (1) M14 rifle, One (1) M16 long magazine, two (2) M16 short magazines, one (1) solar panel, 6 backpacks, 5 pairs of rain boots, assorted Medical paraphernalia, personal belongings and other subversive documents.

Col Edralin further said that those slain NPAs were deceptively recruited for the ideology they did not even understand.

“It paints the true color of the CTG as an inhumane and heartless terrorist group who disregards the people’s values and rights by abandoning their dead comrades like rats,” he added.

Kalinaw News: 3 BIFF nasawi, mga armas at bala nasamsam

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 8, 2023): 3 BIFF nasawi, mga armas at bala nasamsam

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – Tatlo ang nasawi habang isa ang sugatan mula sa mga myembro ng BIFF-Karialan Faction sa operasyong ginawa ng 33rd Infantry (Makabayan) Battalion sa Barangay Liab, Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur gabi nitong February 5, 2023.

Ayun kay 33IB Commander, Lt. Col. Benjamin Cadiente Jr., isang fire mission ang inilunsad ng kanilang pwersa laban sa position ng grupo ni alyas Boy Jacket ng BIFF.
Dagdag pa ni Lt. Col. Cadiente ang mga nasawing kasamahan ni Boy Jacket ay sina alyas Suharto na taga Brgy. Dapyawan, Datu Saudi Ampatuan at dalawang iba pa na patuloy pang inaalam ang pagkakakilanlan.

“We received information from residents regarding the presence of Boy Jacket’s group. The residents also do not want the BIFF to stay in their area so they forwarded the information to us”, pahayag ni Lt. Col. Cadiente.

Narekober din ng 33IB ang isang (1) 5.56mm M16A1 Rifle, dalawang (2) Homemade Revolvers ng Cal. 38mm at Cal. 5.56mm, isang (1) Cal.45 Pistol, isang (1) cartridge ng 81mm HE, dalawang (2) 40mm grenade launcher ammunition, apat (4) Cartridge ng 40mm at tatlong (3) Improvised explosive devices.

Ayun kay 601st Infantry Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Oriel Pangcog, patuloy na magbabantay ang 33IB sa lugar para sa kaligtasan ng mga residenteng naninirahan.

“We will not hesitate to crush and completely pulverize the terrorist group that is a security threat in our area of operation”, giit ni Brig. Gen. Pangcog.

Sinabi naman ni 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division at Joint Task Force Central Commander, Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera na umaalok ng kapayapaan ang 6ID at JTFC sa pamamagitan ng pagbabalik-loob ng mga BIFF sa gobyerno.

“6ID and JTFC are offering peace to BIFF members so they can return to the mainstream society and live happy and peaceful life with their loved ones. The government is ready to give you a bright future, but if you continue to sow violence, strike against our troops, you can expect our intense pursuit until we get you,” ang matapang na pahayag ni 6ID Commander, Maj. Gen. Rillera.

Ngayong taon, sampung (10) BIFF na ang nagbalik-loob sa pamahalaan habang tatlo (3) ang nasawi sa operasyon. Habang apat (4) na armas ang isinuko kamakailan ng BIFF at may apat (4) na mga baril at isang (1) pampasabog ang nabawi mula sa operasyon.

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Kalinaw News: 2 patakas na CTG members panibagong sumuko sa Sultan Kudarat

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 8, 2023): 2 patakas na CTG members panibagong sumuko sa Sultan Kudarat (2 fugitive CTG members surrendered to Sultan Kudarat again)

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – Nagbalik-loob sa pamahalaan ang dalawang aktibong myembro ng Communist Terrorist Group sa mga sundalo ng 57th Infantry (Masikap) Battalion nitong umaga ng Lunes (February 6, 2023) sa Sitio Upper Balayan, Barangay Basak, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat.

Kinilala ni Lt. Col. Guillermo Mabute Jr, 57IB Commander ang mga sumukong CTG members na sina alyas Mantong at alyas Lalang na nasa hustong gulang at myembro ng GF MUSA, Far South Mindanao Region.

Dagdag pa ni Lt. Col. Mabute nagkukumahog na makabalik sa kanilang tirahan ang dalawa sa Sitio Balayan, Brgy. Basak ng nasabing bayan habang iniwanan nila ang kanilang armas para makaiwas sa patuloy na focused military operation ng kasundalohan laban sa teroristang CTG.

“Said personalities returned home in order to evade pressure from the focused military operations of our troops in the area where GF MUSA operates”, ayun kay Lt. Col. Mabute.

Pinuri naman ni 603rd Infantry (Persuader) Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Michael Santos ang 57IB sa kanilang masinsinang operasyon at matagumpay na napasuko ang dalawang CTG members.

“I urge every Masikap troopers to continue your endeavour in serving the people of Sultan Kudarat to make the province a safer place to live”, pahayag ni Brig. Gen. Santos.

Inanyayahan naman ni Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, Commander ng 6ID at Joint Task Force Central ang natitirang mga myembro ng CTG sa South-Central Mindanao na bigyan ng pagkakataon ang kapayapaan.

“I am calling to the remaining members of CTGs in the province of Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato and Sarangani to give peace a chance and be able to live a normal life with your family”, dagdag ni Maj. Gen. Rillera.

Ngayong taon, tatlong (3) CTG members ang naaresto, apat (4) ang nasawi at walo ( 8 ang nagbalik-loob sa pamahalaan. Habang pitong (7) armas at apat (4) na pampasabog ang isinuko habang may walong (8 armas at isang (1) pampasabog ang narekober mula sa mga operasyon ng JTF Central.

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Kalinaw News: 2 CTG members sumuko sa Sultan Kudarat

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 8, 2023): 2 CTG members sumuko sa Sultan Kudarat (2 CTG members surrender to Sultan Kudarat)

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – Sumuko sa 57th Infantry (Masikap) Battalion ang dalawang myembro ng Communist Terrorist Group sa Barangay Salangsang at Kapilan, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat Province umaga nitong Linggo (February 5, 2023).

Kinilala ang mga ito na sina alyas Malakas at Justine na parehong aktibong myembro ng Baghdad Platoon, EDF, SRC DAGUMA, Far South Mindanao Region. Dala rin nila ang M16A1 Rifle at M14 Rifle na parehong may mga magazine at bala.

Ang kanilang hindi planadong pagsuko sa 57IB ay naging posible sa pamamagitan ng agarang ulat ng mga residente hinggil sa kanilang presensya sa lugar ayun kay Lt. Col. Guillermo Mabute Jr.

“We were continuously monitoring of their whereabouts after the recent encounter with troops of 7IB in the nearby municipalities where CTGs were believed to have scampered into different directions. Their families are residing in the Area of Operations of 57IB, and that there will be high chances they will return to their respective homes as safest sanctuaries”, ayun kay Lt. Col. Mabute Jr.

Agad na kinilala ni 603rd Infantry (Persuader) Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Michael Santos ang matagumpay na operasyon ng 57IB.

Pinasalamatan at binati nito ang kasundalohan ng 57IB sa planado at mabilis na pagkilos na naging dahilan ng pagsuko ng mga natitirang miyembro ng CTG at pagbawi ng mga high-powered firearms at iba pang war materials.

“This is indicative that we are in the right direction as we put our concerted efforts to finally crash down the remaining CTG members who are hiding elsewhere to avoid government troops’ armed confrontation”, ayun kay Brig. Gen. Santos.

Muli namang nanawagan si Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, Commander ng 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division at Joint Task Force Central sa mga CTG members na nais magbalik-loob sa pamahalaan.

“Your 6ID constantly reiterating the call to the remaining communist terrorists operating in our Area of Operations to peacefully return to the folds of law, embrace the genuine peace and successfully avail various amelioration benefits offered by the government through Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and other Balik-Loob Programs of the local government”, pahayag ni Maj. Gen. Rillera.

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Kalinaw News: 43IB captures 3 NPAs in the Barrios, recovers firearms in Samar

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 8, 2023): 43IB captures 3 NPAs in the Barrios, recovers firearms in Samar

Army operating troops of the 43rd Infantry “We Search” Battalion of the 8th Infantry “Stormtroopers” Division apprehended three CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) and recovered firearms after pursuit operations at Tinambakan District, Calbayog City, Samar on February 6, 2023.

To complement the last encounter of 43IB, pursuit operations have been conducted. Through the K9 dog tracker, the location of the hideout of the rebels was found.

Three rebels were apprehended and were identified as Ramil Mapa, Jesmar Morata, and Jayson Morata worked under Militia ng Bayan under Front Committee 2 (FC2), Sub-Regional Guerrilla Unit (SRGU), Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) Emporium, Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee (EVRPC).

The troops recovered one cal.357 pistol, one cal.45 pistol, two improvised hand grenades, CNT materials, and personal belongings.The Army leadership commended the 43IB on their relentless military operations which resulted in the arrest of the 3 NPAs in the Barrios and the recovery of firearms in Samar.