CPP/Ang Bayan: Mas malalaking pagsasanay-militar, planong idaos ng US sa 2020

Propaganda article from the Tagalog language edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (May 21, 2019): Mas malalaking pagsasanay-militar, planong idaos ng US sa 2020

PLANONG IDAOS NG US ang mas malalaking pagsasanay-militar sa bansa sa 2020. Partikular sa pagsasanay na Salaknib, higit doble ang nakatakdang lalahok na mga Amerikanong sundalo mula 900 ngayong taon tungong 1,700 sa susunod na taon. Ang Salaknib ay paghahanda sa taunan at mas malaking pagsasanay na Balikatan.

Mula Enero hanggang Marso nitong taon, lalong dumami ang mga aktibidad ng US sa bansa. Alinsunod sa ulat ng Inspector General (IG) ng US kaugnay sa Operation Pacific Eagle-Philippines (OPE-P), nagdaos ng iba pang aktibidad militar ang US kasabay sa malalaking pagsasanay-militar at mga pagdaong ng barkong pandigma sa unang kwarto ng taon. Kabilang sa mga aktibidad na ito ang pagpapalipad ng mga eroplanong pandigma sa soberanong teritoryo ng Pilipinas, deployment ng isang Stryker Brigade para tumulong sa mga operasyong militar ng AFP, pagtatayo ng pasilidad para sa “urban warfare” sa Fort Magsaysay, deployment ng mga “tagapayo” sa special operations sa kampanya “kontra-terorismo,” at “battle tracking” o mahigpit at on-site na pagsubaybay sa mga operasyong kombat ng AFP. 

Tulad noong nakaraang taon, lubos na nakasandig ang AFP sa ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaisance) ng US. Ayon sa ulat ng IG, “walang kakayahan” ang AFP na maglikom at magproseso ng datos paniktik nang nagsasarili. Noong 2018, mahigit $50 milyon ang ginastos ng US sa pagpapalipad ng mga drone na pangsarbeylans, pagmantine ng base ng mga ito at pagsusuri sa nakukuhang mga datos. 

Noong 2018, nagsagawa ng mahigit 250 aktibidad militar ang US sa bansa. Kapalit nito, binentahan ng US ang AFP ng pinaglumaang mga gamit-militar na nagkakahalaga ng mahigit $35 bilyon. Sa unang kwarto ng 2019, muli itong nagbenta ng gamit-militar na nagkakahalaga ng $5.8 milyon.

[Ang Bayan is the official news organ of the Communist Party of the Philippinesand is issued by the CPP Central Committee. It provides news about the work of the Party as well as its analysis of and views on current issues. Ang Bayan comes out fortnightly and is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Ilokano, Waray, Hiligaynon and English.]

https://www.philippinerevolution.info/2019/05/21/mas-malalaking-pagsasanay-militar-planong-idaos-ng-us-sa-2020/

CPP/Ang Bayan: Pang-aagaw ng lupang Maranao para sa gamit-militar

Propaganda article from the Tagalog language edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (May 21, 2019): Pang-aagaw ng lupang Maranao para sa gamit-militar

Huwad na rehabilitasyon ng Marawi

Magdadalawang taon na matapos palayasin ng rehimeng US-Duterte ang mga Maranao sa Marawi City. Hanggang ngayon, wala pang pamilya ang nakababalik sa sentro ng syudad dahil okupado ito ng mga sundalong Pilipino at Amerikano. Habang nagtatagal, lalong nagiging imposible na makabalik pa ang mga residente dito.

Sa bisa ng isang dikretong presidensyal na inilabas noong 1953, kaagad na sinimulan ng AFP ang konstruksyon ng 10-ektaryang kampo militar sa puso mismo ng syudad. Kunwa’y magiging hedkwarters ito ng AFP, pero sa katunaya’y gagamitin itong pasilidad ng US para sa mga espesyal na operasyon nito sa bansa. 

Malaon nang ginagamit ng US ang Marawi bilang base ng mga operasyon nito sa Mindanao. Noong 2010 lamang, nabunyag ang paggamit ng Special Operations Command (SOC) ng US sa Camp Ranao, hedkwarters ng 103rd Bde sa Marawi, matapos mabalita ang pagpaslang kay Gregan Cardeno sa loob nito. Nagtatrabaho noon sa loob ng kampo si Cardeno bilang tagasalin ng Liaison Coordination Elements (LCE). Ang mga LCE ay maliliit na grupo ng special forces ng US na pumapaloob sa mga taktikal kumand ng AFP para magbigay ng “payo” sa mga sundalong Pilipino. 

Mula’t sapul, krusyal sa US ang Marawi at mga bayang nakapaligid sa Lanao Lake. Nang okupahin nito ang Mindanao sa simula ng siglong 1900, sadyang pinasok ng US ang mga bayan sa Lanao at ginapi ang mga datu dito. Dito unang sumiklab ang tinagurian ng mga akademiko na “Rebelyong Moro” (1899-1913)–ang armadong paglaban ng Moro para ipagtanggol ang kanilang lipunan at lupang ansestral laban sa okupasyong Amerikano. Sa tinaguriang Labanan sa Bayan (ngayo’y Bayang, Lanao del Sur), magiting na nilabanan ng mga Maranao ang pang-aatake ng US gamit ang kanilang katutubong armas. Naggapi ang mga Maranao sa harap ng brutal na mga taktika ng US gamit ang mas abanteng mga armas. Nang bumagsak ang Bayang, lumaban naman ang mga Moro sa sa bayan ng Bacolod at Taraca kung saan nagkamit ng maraming kaswalti ang mga tropang Amerikano. Sa kalaunan, inabot ng mga Amerikano ang Marawi (noo’y Dansalan) at idinugtong ito sa Iligan. 

Unang nagtayo ng kampo militar ang US sa Bayang (Camp Vickers) noong 1902. Dito bumase si Captain John Pershing, ang tinaguriang “eksperto” sa kontra-insurhensya dahil matagumpay diumano ang kanyang kampanyang pasipikasyon sa mga Maranao. Ang totoo, nauna na ang brutal at madugo ang pananalakay ng US sa mga Maranao ng Lanao bago pa ang kunwa’y pakikipagkasundo ni Pershing sa mga datu rito. 

Noong 1903, itinayo ng US ang Camp Keithley sa Marawi, bilang parangal kay Fernando Keithley, isang sundalong Amerikano na napatay ng mga Maranao sa isang ambus. Binubuo ang Camp Keithley (ngayo’y Camp Amai Pakpak na inaangkin ng AFP) ng 6,000 ektaryang lupa sa Marawi at kalapit na mga bayan ng Marantao, Piagapo at Saguiaran.

[Ang Bayan is the official news organ of the Communist Party of the Philippinesand is issued by the CPP Central Committee. It provides news about the work of the Party as well as its analysis of and views on current issues. Ang Bayan comes out fortnightly and is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Ilokano, Waray, Hiligaynon and English.]

https://www.philippinerevolution.info/2019/05/21/pang-aagaw-ng-lupang-maranao-para-sa-gamit-militar/

CPP/Ang Bayan: Militar sa Las Navas, napalayas

Propaganda article from the Tagalog language edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (May 21, 2019): Militar sa Las Navas, napalayas

MATAGUMPAY NA napalayas ng mga residente ng Barangay San Miguel, Las Navas ang mga sundalo ng 20th IB noong Mayo 10. Higit isang taon nang nakakampo ang mga berdugo sa komunidad. 

Kasunod ito ng organisadong pagbakwit ng mga residente at pakipagdayalogo sa lokal na gubyerno ng Las Navas, 20th IB at Department of Interior and Local Government noong Mayo 9. 

Sa araw na iyun, 60 residente ang nagmartsa mula San Miguel patungo sa sentro ng Las Navas. Tinangka ng mga sundalo na pigilan ang mga residenteng magsasaka sa Barangay San Jorge at pinilit silang “maglagbuk” pero hindi nagpasindak ang mga magsasaka. Malisyosong iniuugnay ng 20th IB ang mga magsasaka na mga tagasuporta ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan para bigyan-katwiran ang iligal nilang okupasyon sa baryo at panggigipit sa mga residente.

Hinarang din ng mga sundalo ang pambansang fact-finding mission na inilunsad noong Mayo 20-22 ng Katungod Sinirangan Bisayas, Karapatan at Rural Missionaries of the Philippines.

[Ang Bayan is the official news organ of the Communist Party of the Philippinesand is issued by the CPP Central Committee. It provides news about the work of the Party as well as its analysis of and views on current issues. Ang Bayan comes out fortnightly and is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Ilokano, Waray, Hiligaynon and English.]

https://www.philippinerevolution.info/2019/05/21/militar-sa-las-navas-napalayas/

CPP/Ang Bayan: Pambobomba, pagpapasurender sa Mangyan at Dumagat, kinundena ng NDF-ST

Propaganda article from the Tagalog language edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (May 21, 2019): Pambobomba, pagpapasurender sa Mangyan at Dumagat, kinundena ng NDF-ST

MARIING KINUNDENA NG National Democratic Front-Southern Tagalog ang walang awat na militarisasyon sa mga komunidad ng mga Mangyan sa isla ng Mindoro at Dumagat sa prubinsya ng Quezon.

Walang tigil ang mga operasyong militar ng AFP at PNP sa Quezon mula pa Mayo 2018. Sa nakaraang buwan, sunud-sunod na nag-imbento ng mga sagupaan ang AFP sa pagitan ng mga yunit nito at mga yunit ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan para bigyan-katwiran ang kanilang okupasyon at pagdadagdag ng tropa sa mga komunidad ng Dumagat. 

Ang hakbang na ito ay tulak ng Southern Luzon Command at ipinatutupad ng Regional Task Force (RTC) to End Local Communist Armed Conflict. Itinutulak ng RTC ang kunwa’y mga “proyektong pangkaunlaran” tulad ng Laiban Dam at Kaliwa Dam na mahigpit na tinututulan ng mga residente sa lugar. 

Sa Mindoro, pinangunguhan ng isang Col. Marceliano Teofilo ng 203rd Bde ang panggigipit sa mga Mangyan. Noong Mayo, binomba at inistraping ng nabanggit na yunit militar ang Barangay Monteclaro, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro at Barangay Lisap, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro. Dahil dito, mahigit 1,000 Mangyan ang napilitang magbakwit.

[Ang Bayan is the official news organ of the Communist Party of the Philippinesand is issued by the CPP Central Committee. It provides news about the work of the Party as well as its analysis of and views on current issues. Ang Bayan comes out fortnightly and is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Ilokano, Waray, Hiligaynon and English.]

https://www.philippinerevolution.info/2019/05/21/pambobomba-pagpapasurender-sa-mangyan-at-dumagat-kinundena-ng-ndf-st/

CPP/Ang Bayan: 8 armas, nasamsam ng BHB-Negros

Propaganda article from the Tagalog language edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (May 21, 2019): 8 armas, nasamsam ng BHB-Negros

MATAGUMPAY NA NIREYD ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan-Southern Negros (Armando Sumayang Jr Command) ang isang detatsment ng Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Bongcayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) sa Sityo Mambinay, Barangay Locotan, Kabankalan City sa Negros Occidental noong Mayo 8, bandang ala-una ng madaling araw. Dalawang elemento ng RPA ang napatay habang tatlo ang nasugatan. Nakasamsam dito ang BHB ng isang masinggan, isang Browning Automatic Rifle, isang M14, tatlong M16, dalawang pistola at mga bala.

Mula nang humiwalay ang RPA-ABB sa BHB noong 1993, nagsilbi na itong galamay sa mga kontra-rebolusyonaryong kampanya ng AFP. Sa parehong panahon, tumindig din itong pribadong armadong grupo ng malalaking kumprador-panginoong maylupa sa Negros tulad ng mga Arroyo, Alvarez, Zayco, Sola, Maranon, Benedicto-de la Cruz at ni Eduardo Cojuangco. 

Nagsimula bilang armadong galamay ng Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas (RPMP) ang RPA noong 1994. Ang RPMP ay itinayo ng mga rebisyunistang taksil na sina Arturo Tabara na tumangging magwasto noong dekada 1990. Samantala, ang ABB naman ay isang yunit gerilya na nakabase noon sa Metro Manila at pinamunuan ni Nilo dela Cruz. Nagsanib ang RPA at ABB noong 1997.

Hindi pa nagtatagal matapos humiwalay sina Tabara at dela Cruz, naging matitigas na kontra-rebolusyonaryong elemento ang mga myembro ng RPA-ABB at pormal na sumurender sa rehimeng US-Estrada noong 2000. Mula noon, ginamit sila ng magkakasunod na rehimen para itulak ang huwad na lokal na usapang pangkapayapaan tungo sa kapitulasyon. Nagkukunwari silang mga rebolusyonaryo pero sa aktwal, sila ay mga mersenaryo, bandido at maton ng naghaharing uri ng malalaking kumprador at panginoong maylupa. Kabilang sa kanilang pinakahuling krimen ang pagmasaker sa siyam na magsasaka sa Sagay noong nakaraang taon.

[Ang Bayan is the official news organ of the Communist Party of the Philippinesand is issued by the CPP Central Committee. It provides news about the work of the Party as well as its analysis of and views on current issues. Ang Bayan comes out fortnightly and is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Ilokano, Waray, Hiligaynon and English.]

https://www.philippinerevolution.info/2019/05/21/8-armas-nasamsam-ng-bhb-negros/

CPP: Shatter the illusion of democracy, prepare for a more brutal and virulent Duterte

Propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (May 28, 2019): Shatter the illusion of democracy, prepare for a more brutal and virulent Duterte



The Communist Party of the Philippines calls on the people, especially those who are fed up and enraged with Rodrigo Duterte’s corruption, crimes and puppetry, to shatter the illusion of democracy brought about by his regime’s win in the midterm elections and prepare for a more brutal and virulent reign.

The midterm elections are being falsely touted as a show of overwhelming support for Duterte. But this convinces no one as everyone knows that Duterte’s candidates merely won because he used the Commission on Elections to hack the results of the automated vote counting and tallying system. No amount of historical revisionism, macho posturing and sycophant simpering would have elected the likes of Imee Marcos, Bato dela Rosa and Bong Go to the Senate.

Duterte will capitalize his illusory victory to push more of his brutal and virulent policies. He is set to order his newly minted minions to pass his fake federalism through charter change that would set him up as head of state for as long as he wants, or as long as his failing health holds. Aside from his overriding ambition to become a detested dictator, his charter change will “open up the economy and country to foreign investors”– a euphemism for selling out the country’s water, land and labor resources to the highest bidder.

He has ruled the country through terror, openly in Mindanao and in the countryside, and through threats, killings and intimidation elsewhere. His illusory win will embolden him to continue to do so and more. He will push the Philippine society further to a fascist state by reviving the death penalty, lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility, and requiring citizens to train and eventually serve the military.

The weeks preceding his fourth State of the Nation should serve to strengthen the people’s will to resist Duterte’s brand of fascism, the kind which serves no one but himself, his favored allies and his puppet masters.

https://www.philippinerevolution.info/2019/05/28/shatter-the-illusion-of-democracy-prepare-for-a-more-brutal-and-virulent-duterte/

Kalinaw News: AFP Chief, 50 Generals and flag officers take oath in Malacañang

Posted to Kalinaw News (May 28, 2019): AFP Chief, 50 Generals and flag officers take oath in Malacañang



CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), General Benjamin R Madrigal Jr and 50 other newly-promoted Generals and Flag Officers took oath before President Rodrigo Duterte, Monday afternoon at the Rizal Hall, Malacañan Palace.

The 50 officers were composed of four (4) Lieutenant Generals and Vice Admiral, 17 Major General and Rear Admiral, and 29 Brigadier Generals and Commodore. The oath-taking ceremony indicates the renewal of commitment to the Chain of Command and the Constitution by top military officers holding vital positions in the military organization.

Following Monday’s ceremony, the 50 Generals and Flag Officers rendered the traditional courtesy call at the AFP Commissioned Officers Club in Camp Aguinaldo, Tuesday morning. The Vice Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Salvador Melchor B Mison Jr who represented the AFP Chief of Staff presided over the activity. The courtesy call is a customary gesture of respect, loyalty, and adherence to the AFP Chain of Command.

Present in the oath-taking ceremony in Malacañang were Unified Commanders who recently received their third star. These were Lieutenant Generals Noel S Clement, Commander of Central Command; Felimon T Santos Jr, Commander of Eastern Mindanao Command; Gilbert I Gapay, Commander of Southern Luzon Command; and Vice Admiral Rene V Medina, Commander of Western Command.

Also in the ceremony were Chiefs of the AFP Joint, Personal and Special Staff in the General Headquarters, Major Generals Reuben S Basiao, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, J2; Cornelio H Valencia Jr, Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans, J5; Antonio G Parlade Jr, Deputy Chief of Staff for Civil Military Operations, J7; Augusto D Dela Peña, Deputy Chief of Staff for Training and Education, J8; Thomas R Sedaño Jr, Chief of the Office of Financial Management; and Arnulfo C Matanguihan, The Inspector General, AFP.

Several Philippine Army Commanders also took oath yesterday. These were Major Generals Jose C Faustino Jr, Commander of 10th Infantry Division; Byron H Calimag, Commander of Army Support Command; Pablo M Lorenzo, Commander of 5th Infantry Division; Lenard T Agustin, Commander of 7th Infantry Division; and Franco Nemesio M Gacal, Commander 4th Infantry Division.

Among Philippine Air Force Commanders who took oath in Malacañang were Major Generals Gerald S Da-Anton, Commander of Air Defense Command; and Glicerio G Peralta, Commander of Tactical Operations Center.

The Navy officers were Rear Admiral Loumer P Bernabe, Chief of Naval Staff; Brigadier General Renato P David, Commander of Joint Task Force Malampaya; and Reserve Commodore Carlos C Buendia, Commander of the 2nd Technical and Administrative Services Brigade, Northern Luzon Command.

Public Affairs Office, Armed Forces of the Philippines
COL NOEL J DETOYATO GSC (INF) PA
Public Affairs Office AFP
Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo Quezon City
911-6001 Local 6000 & 6700

[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace by the Philippine Army. It provides information on the activities of Army Units nationwide in the performance of their duty of Serving the People and Securing the Land. This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.]

https://www.kalinawnews.com/afp-chief-50-generals-and-flag-officers-take-oath-in-malacanang/

Kalinaw News: 4th Infantry Division lauds female mayor’s brave stand against NPAs and its front organizations

Posted to Kalinaw News (May 28, 2019): 4th Infantry Division lauds female mayor’s brave stand against NPAs and its front organizations



CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City– The 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, Philippine Army lauds Mayor Jane Plaza of Carmen, Surigao del Sur as she openly condemns the Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs), their atrocities and allied organizations.

In her official statement released last May 24, 2019 she said, “We the Carmenanons desire for peace, I condemn the entry of the NPA terrorist in our locality whose intention is to destabilize our government and pose threat and fear among our people,”

Mayor Plaza’s statement came after the incident last May 19 wherein an encounter between the troops of the 36th Infantry Battalion and the members of the CNTs transpired in the hinterlands of Brgy Cancavan, Carmen, Surigao del Sur.

Plaza was deeply saddened by the incident on her municipality and said, “I am determined on my conviction not to allow the presence of NPA and its allied organization of the communist in order to give peace and development a chance in our municipality.” “I urge the peace-loving people of Carmen not to support the activities of the communist terrorist group which are clearly contrary to the government so we can achieve the peace and development we are longing for,” Plaza added

The said mayor likewise acknowledged the government troops and their efforts, “I am grateful to the 36IB who is always visible to provide protection and ensure the peace and security in our locality.” “I urge the peace-loving people of Carmen not to support activities of the CNTs which is clearly contrary to the government so that we can achieved the peace and development we are longing for,” Plaza added

Mayor Plaza took the lead among the Local Chief Executives (LCEs) of the 17 municipalities and two cities in the province of Surigao del Sur in condemning the CNTs.

Major General Franco Nemesio M Gacal, Commander 4ID said, “We laud the fearless act and the strong determination exemplified by Mayor Jane Plaza. It is a highly commendable act as a Local Chief Executive had taken the lead in the peaceful war against insurgency. Let this be an example for others to emulate.” “We call on the other LCEs in Regions 10 and CARAGA to stand firm and together with government agencies and other stakeholders, take the lead in the fight to end local communist armed conflict,” Gacal added.

He also emphasized the importance of Executive Order 70, “Let us fully support the operationalization of EO#70: the institutionalization of the Whole-of-Nation Approach (WNA) in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace. Region 10 has the Convergence Areas for Peace and Development (CAPDev) while CARAGA has the Peace and Development Zones (PDZs).” “These programs will prioritize and harmonize the delivery of basic services and social development in the Conflict Affected Areas (ConAAs) and vulnerable communities, facilitate social inclusivity and ensure participation of all sectors to address the root causes of insurgencies to end local communist armed conflict,” Gacal ended.

It can be recalled that the encounter of the 36IB and the CNTs was a result of a timely information given by concerned civilians which tipped-off the location of the CNTs because they could no longer endure the threats and the extortions done by the terrorists. The encounter resulted to four CNTs killed and five high powered firearms were captured.

Division Public Affairs Office 4th Infantry Division Philippine Army
Cpt Regie H Go
OIC DPAO 4ID
armydiamond@ymail.com

[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace by the Philippine Army. It provides information on the activities of Army Units nationwide in the performance of their duty of Serving the People and Securing the Land. This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.]

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Kalinaw News: 10th Infantry Division hosts joint closing and donning of ranks ceremony of advance ROTC academic phase training

Posted to Kalinaw News (May 28, 2019): 10th Infantry Division hosts joint closing and donning of ranks ceremony of advance ROTC academic phase training



Camp General Manuel T Yan Sr., Mawab, Davao de Oro – On May 27, 2019, 9:30am 205 Advance ROTC Cadets from 18 different colleges and universities in Region 11 finished their Academic Phase Training on Military Science (MS) 31-32 and MS 41-42. The closing and donning of ranks ceremony was held at Headquarters of 10th Infantry (Agila) Camp General Manuel T Yan Sr, Barangay Tuboran, Mawab, Davao de Oro.

As the program started, the Assistant Division Commander for Retirees and Reservists Affairs (RRA) of 10ID Colonel Rodrigo T Gregorio (INF) GSC PA welcomed the participants of the ceremony.

In his welcome remarks, Colonel Gregorio said, “10ID would like to thank 11RCDG and the cadets and cadettes for choosing us to host the last three days of the culmination phase of your training. We hope we were able to impart you with knowledge and skills and new perspective as you pursue your dreams of becoming leaders of our country. We wish all the best in your future journey.”

Subsequently, Colonel Gregorio led the donning of ranks and oath taking of three new Majors to be members of the 11th RCDG namely Major Roy B Ferrer (Res) PA- President and CEO, Philhealth; Major Lazaro M Atencio (Res) PA- Preaching Pastor; and Major Erwin O Montebon (Res) PA- School Principal

Colonel Maning S Tawantawan INF (GSC) PA, Group Commander, 11RCDG, ARESCOM presented the General Orders. Colonel Tawantawan proceeded with the declaration of graduates after Lieutenant Colonel Antonio O Abregana Jr (INF) PA, Training Director of MS 31/32 and 41/42 CL 01-2019 presented the graduating students.

Meanwhile, as the Guest of Honor and Speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Jayvee Tyron L Uy (Res) PA, Provincial Governor of Davao de Oro and Battalion Commander 1103RRIBn led the distribution of certificates and awards to the graduating students and gave his message. Gov Uy congratulated the students for completing the Advance ROTC Academic Phase Training and emphasized the importance of joining the reserve force of the AFP

As for 10ID, the Command congratulates the 11RCDG and its training directorate for having 205 Advance ROTC cadets graduated in their Academic Phase Training. For years, 11RCDG supported 10ID’s conduct of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response. Being in the reserve force, one can have the privilege of serving the country in time of peace and ready to perform combat duties in times of war.

Division Public Affairs Office 10th Infantry Division Philippine Army
Cpt Jerry Lamosao
Chief, DPAO 10th Infantry Division
Mawab, Compostela Valley
09154962407

[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace by the Philippine Army. It provides information on the activities of Army Units nationwide in the performance of their duty of Serving the People and Securing the Land. This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City]

https://www.kalinawnews.com/10th-infantry-agila-division-philippine-army/

WESTMINCOM: WestMinCom takes part in the 121st National Flag Day

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Website (May 28, 2019): WestMinCom takes part in the 121st National Flag Day



As the country commemorates the 121st National Flag Day, the Western Mindanao Command participated in the simultaneous Flag raising ceremony held all over the Philippines at 8am today, May 28.



The activity held at the headquarters of the Command was attended by the officers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees of WestMinCom.



The commemoration of the national flag starts today until the Independence Day on June 12. It also called on officials and residents to display the Philippine flag distinctly during the period.



The declaration of the 15-day National Flag Days is contained in Republic Act 8491 or the “Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines” and House Bill 5224 which were approved by Congress. It is also declared in Executive Order 179 issued by President Fidel V. Ramos.



The Flag Day is being celebrated to pay tribute to the first raising and waving of the Philippine Flag in Imus, Cavite on May 28, 1898, after the hard-fought encounter of the revolutionaries under General Emilio F. Aguinaldo against the Spanish force prior to the proclamation of the Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898.



http://www.westmincom.com/westmincom-takes-part-in-the-121st-national-flag-day/

WESTMINCOM: Troops join Brigada Eskwela in Lanao

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Website (May 28, 2019): Troops join Brigada Eskwela in Lanao



Soldiers from 6th Infantry (Redskin) Battalion joined teachers and parents in preparing for the opening of various schools in Balabagan, Lanao del Sur.



Anchored on the theme, “Matatag na Bayan para sa Maunlad na Paaralan,” the “Brigada Eskwela” kicked off in Lanao del Sur on May 20.

Armed with the vision to support the education of the young generation, Reskin Battalion officers and personnel worked hand in hand with district supervisors, school heads, teachers, and students to make sure that all school facilities will be ready before the start of the classes.



“Manpower and technical assistance will always be provided by our troops to foster a conducive learning environment, putting in mind the role of the youth in nation-building,” said Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command chief.



“We always push for programs that prioritize the education and development of children, especially in conflict-affected areas in Mindanao,” he added.




http://www.westmincom.com/troops-join-brigada-eskwela-in-lanao/

EASTMINCOM: Generals joins fun run in conflict free Paquibato

Posted to the Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) Website (May 27, 2019): Generals joins fun run in conflict free Paquibato



NSFA, Panacan, Davao City – Lt. General Felimon T. Santos Jr, Commander of Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) together with MGen. Jose Faustino Jr, Commander of 10th Infantry Division, Col. Nolasco Mempin, Commander of 1003rd Infantry Brigade and BGen. Ernesto Torres Jr., former Commander of 1003rd Infantry Brigade joined troops and other stakeholders as far as Manila during a fun run in a, once, conflict-affected area of Paquibato, Davao City on May 25, 2019.

The activity which is part of the 1st year Anniversary Celebration of Davao City PEACE 911 also includes the 25 kilometers & 50 Kilometers trail run & trekking to the various tourist spots in Paquibato Dist., Davao City namely Malabog, Paquibato Proper, Pañalum, Mabuhay, Paradise Embac and Lumiad .




During the celebration, Mayor Inday Sara Duterte awarded PhP 1.985 Million worth of livelihood project to 14 Former Rebels from Paquibato District, Davao City and formally announced the expansion of PEACE 911 to 18 more Barangays of Davao City formerly affected by communist armed conflict. This was followed by a vow of committment from stakeholders to sustain the gains of peace and promised to work together to bring development in Paquibato.

Paquibato which has been a conflict affected area for many years, and was the guerilla base of New Peoples Army in Davao City was declared conflict free after a successful peace program was implemented by the Local Government of Davao City with a strong support from the security sector.

It can be recalled that, alias Parago, a known NPA leader was killed in an encounter in the said area on 2015 and during the last week of April, 2019, community tipped off an arm cache in the area that yielded 22 firearms of NPA who used to roam in the area.

Paquibato District is an IP area of Davao City which is now a focus of the City Government of Davao to be transformed into a conflict-resilient area through their program "Terrorism to Tourism."

"The objective now is to sustain peace in Paquibato and make it durable" Lt General Santos Jr. said.

"We shall be in the forefront of supporting different conflict and cultural sensitive initiative and other peace endeavors of the Local Government Unit of Davao City through the PEACE 911 that will resolve the issues that were used by the terrorist group in agitating and organizing the communities thereat." Lt. Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. added.

Source: Public Information Office, Eastern Mindanao Command, AFP

https://www.eastmincomafp.com.ph/2019/05/generals-joins-fun-run-in-conflict-free.html

Police nab 2 NPA personalities

From the Visayan Daily Star (May 28, 2019): Police nab 2 NPA personalities

Policemen nabbed two suspected New People’s Army personalities with explosives, while another surrendered during the serving of an arrest warrant in Sitio Looc, Brgy. Albiga, Siaton, Negros Oriental, Saturday.

PCol. Raul Tacaca, Negros Occidental acting provincial police director, yesterday identified the arrested NPA members as Diokno Bacubac, a Squad Logistic Officer of the KR-Negros South East Front, and Angelita Socorin Quincina, a full time Hukbo member and wife of Glemmat Bacusmo, SEF secretary of KR-Negros.

In his report to PBrig. Gen, Debold Sinas, Central Visayas, regional police director, Tacaca said that Bacubac is facing homicide and attempted homicide charges, before the Dumaguete Regional Trial Court and the Bais City Municipal Trial Court in Cities, respectively.

The arrest of Bacubac and Quincina also yielded two 40mm ammunition for an M-203 grenade launcher, and subversive documents, he said.

Quincina, who is affiliated with KAUGMAON, and secretary of Nagkahiuisa sa Kabatan-onan sa Monte Swerte- KMP (Kilusang Magbubukid sa Pilipinas) even tried to escape, before she was arrested, Tacaca said.

The surrenderor was identified by the police as Jiesel Ann Saulda Castin of Brgy. Sebucao, San Enrique, Negros Occidental, a member of the Baking Squad 2 of KR-Negros SEF, Tacaca said.

Tacaca said that the arrest of Bacubac and Quincina, as well as the surrender of Castin will have an effect on the organizing effort of the CPP-NPA in the 3 rd district of Negros Oriental.

The documents recovered from them included sketches of police stations in Negros Oriental being targeted for possible NPA attacks, he said.

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2019/May/28/topstory6.htm

Military officials join Paquibato fun run

From the Philippine Information Agency (May 28, 2019): Military officials join Paquibato fun run



DAVAO CITY -- Several top brass from different units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) joined a fun run held in the once conflict-affected Paquibato district of this city.

Among the generals and colonels who joined the fun run held March 25 were Lt. General Felimon T. Santos Jr, Commander of Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom), Major Gen. Jose Faustino Jr, Commander of 10th Infantry Division, Col. Nolasco Mempin, Commander of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade, Brig. Gen. Ernesto Torres Jr., former Commander of 1003rd Infantry Brigade and Col Sharon Gernale, Wing Commander of Tactical Operations Wing -Eastern Mindanao, Philippine Air Force.

The fun run is part of the first year anniversary of PEACE 911, a peace-building initiative undertaken by the City Government of Davao to bring the much needed peace and development in Paquibato District which once saw deadly clashes between government forces and the New Peoples Army.

The fun run also includes 25-kilometers and 50-kilometers trail run and trekking to the various tourist spots in Paquibato namely Malabog, Paquibato Proper, Pañalum, Mabuhay, Paradise Embac and Lumiad .

During the first year anniversary celebration, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte awarded P1.985 Million worth of livelihood project to 14 former rebels from Paquibato. She also formally announced the expansion of PEACE 911 to 18 more Barangays of Davao City formerly affected by armed conflict.

This was followed by a vow of commitment from stakeholders to sustain the gains of peace and promised to work together to bring development in Paquibato.

"We shall be in the forefront of supporting different conflict and cultural sensitive initiative and other peace endeavors of the Local Government Unit of Davao City through the PEACE 911 that will resolve the issues that were used by the terrorist group in agitating and organizing the communities thereat." Lt. Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. said.

Paquibato has been a conflict affected area for many years, and was the guerilla base of New Peoples Army in Davao City. The far-flung district was declared conflict- free after a successful peace program was implemented by the Local Government of Davao City with a strong support from the security sector.

"The objective now is to sustain peace in Paquibato and make it durable," Lt General Santos Jr. added.

The fun run and trail run aims to showcase the beauty of Paquibato as the focus of the City Government is to sustain its development initiatives through their program dubbed as “Terrorism to Tourism.”

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1022526

Soldier killed, 3 colleagues hurt in Samar collision

From the Philippine News Agency (May 28, 2019): Soldier killed, 3 colleagues hurt in Samar collision

ROAD TRAGEDY. A military truck slammed into a cargo truck in Sta. Rita, Samar early Monday (May 27, 2019). The road accident killed a soldier and hurt three others. (Contributed photo)

A soldier was killed while three of his companions were injured when the military vehicle, they were riding in crashed into a parked truck in San Isidro village in Sta. Rita, Samar early Monday.

Confirmed dead is Staff Sgt. Elmer Cinco, while his wounded companions are Corporals Agusto Basilan and Chito Jose Gacutan, and PFC. Emerson Palunay, the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional office in Palo, Leyte confirmed in a report sent to reporters Tuesday.

According to a report reaching the police regional office, the military vehicle of the Army’s 801st Brigade based in Hinabangan, Samar collided with a cargo truck loaded with copra parked on the roadside.

The cargo truck has been parked for a few hours after it broke down. The driver placed an early warning device but half of the truck’s body occupied a portion of the national highway.

“Soldiers were traveling to Tacloban City and upon reaching San Isidro village around 4:35 a.m., an alleged incoming truck coming from the opposite direction did not give way to the Army truck and continued to go past the parked truck,” the police report said.

A house was also damaged due to the accident.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1070869