From the Philippine News Agency (May 30, 2024): Army commander bucks NPA fake news on 'encounter' (By Mary Judaline Partlow)
FAKE NEWS. The 62nd Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army has debunked claims by the New People's Army of a supposed encounter in Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental. Lt. Col. Evelio Ilanga, 62IB commanding officer, said this is a futile attempt to recover the support of the dismantled guerilla front's mass base. (Photo courtesy of 62IB Facebook)
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Philippine Army’s 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) on Wednesday urged residents in northern Negros Oriental to not fall prey to the fake news being spread by the New People’s Army (NPA) of an alleged encounter in Vallehermoso town.
Lt. Col. Evelio Ilanga, 62IB battalion commander, said these are all lies by a dismantled guerilla front to deceive the people amid futile efforts to recover their mass base support.
“Basically, it is part of their propaganda to spread fake news to make people believe that their presence is still significant and they are still capable of committing atrocities against government forces,” Ilanga said in mixed English and Filipino.
Ilanga was referring to a post on social media purportedly by the Leonardo Panaligan Command saying that an encounter took place between 62IB troops and NPA members at Barangay Malangsa in Vallehermoso town.
The encounter never happened and no soldier was injured or killed, contrary to the claim of the NPA, he said.
The Army commander said that nevertheless, they continue with their peace and security efforts to ensure that the NPA can no longer recoup.
This comes in preparation for the declaration of Negros Island as a state of Stable Internal Peace and Security by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1225795
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