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CPP/News: Getting away with murder: Before Jennifer Laude, US visiting troops face 10 cases
Propaganda news story posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Sep 11, 2020): Getting away with murder: Before Jennifer Laude, US visiting troops face 10 cases
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Rodrigo Duterte’s absolute pardon to US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton for killing Jennifer Laude in 2014 is only the latest in the string of injustices suffered by Filipinos in the past 22 years in the hands of US visiting troops under the Visiting Forces Agreement. The crimes they have committed against Filipinos have gone unpunished.
Prior to Laude’s murder, at least ten cases against American soldiers who were in the country courtesy of the VFA, have been reported. Most of the perpetrators remain free and those apprehended did not stay a single night in a Filipino cell.
“The VFA gives US military personnel extraordinary rights while in the Philippines which by default exempts them from coverage of local laws,” said Marco Valbuena, public information officer of the CPP. Prior to Pemberton’s pardon, another US soldier, Lance Corporal Daniel Smith was convicted for the rape of a Filipina in Subic, Zambales in 2005. Despite being ordered imprisoned in Makati City Jail, US personnel whisked him to the US embassy in Manila. There was nothing local police officers could do. He remained under US custody until they could arrange for the withdrawal of charges.
“The lack of justice in the Laude killing demonstrates in no uncertain terms why the US-Philippine VFA of 1998 violates Philippine sovereignty and why it must be abrogated,” added Valbuena.
There were at least four cases of shooting involving American soldiers in 2008. These included a massacre of eight individuals in Ipil, Maimbung, Sulu in February in the same year. Among the victims were two children and a pregnant woman.
In 2000, a grenade exploded after US Navy Seals gave a secret training to their Philippine Navy counterparts in Toledo, Cebu. Two boys were killed and another was wounded.
In 2002, a farmer in Tuburan, Basilan was shot by an American soldier participating in combat operations. Indiscriminate shellings and firing also injured residents in Zamboanga City and Indanan, Sulu in 2004 and 2006, respectively. There was no record that the Philippine government filed cases against the perpertrators. The VFA is explicit in prohibiting the trial of American soldiers in the sharia’h courts.
In 2010, Filipino translator Gregan Cardeño was killed inside a facility of the US Joint Special Operation Task Force in Marawi City. US military officials covered up the crime, declaring it a suicide, despite the victim’s body bearing signs of torture and sexual abuse.
The VFA-protected US servicemen are exempted from laws and regulations regarding passports and visa, driver’s license and vehicle registration. These privileges grant them unchecked arrogance on Philippine roads. Locals have been known to complain of abuses by US soldiers as reported in 2007 in Zamboanga City, when, despite being on the wrong for hitting a passenger vehicle, the Americans brandished their weapons and threatened the riders. In March 2000, three US soldiers were reported for mauling a taxi driver.
US soldiers also displayed arrogance and disrespect when they ordered the closure of Panamao District Hospital in Sulu for a month in December 2007. They threatened to shoot anyone who defied the order. .
https://cpp.ph/statements/getting-away-with-murder-before-jennifer-laude-us-visiting-troops-face-10-cases/
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
Rodrigo Duterte’s absolute pardon to US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton for killing Jennifer Laude in 2014 is only the latest in the string of injustices suffered by Filipinos in the past 22 years in the hands of US visiting troops under the Visiting Forces Agreement. The crimes they have committed against Filipinos have gone unpunished.
Prior to Laude’s murder, at least ten cases against American soldiers who were in the country courtesy of the VFA, have been reported. Most of the perpetrators remain free and those apprehended did not stay a single night in a Filipino cell.
“The VFA gives US military personnel extraordinary rights while in the Philippines which by default exempts them from coverage of local laws,” said Marco Valbuena, public information officer of the CPP. Prior to Pemberton’s pardon, another US soldier, Lance Corporal Daniel Smith was convicted for the rape of a Filipina in Subic, Zambales in 2005. Despite being ordered imprisoned in Makati City Jail, US personnel whisked him to the US embassy in Manila. There was nothing local police officers could do. He remained under US custody until they could arrange for the withdrawal of charges.
“The lack of justice in the Laude killing demonstrates in no uncertain terms why the US-Philippine VFA of 1998 violates Philippine sovereignty and why it must be abrogated,” added Valbuena.
There were at least four cases of shooting involving American soldiers in 2008. These included a massacre of eight individuals in Ipil, Maimbung, Sulu in February in the same year. Among the victims were two children and a pregnant woman.
In 2000, a grenade exploded after US Navy Seals gave a secret training to their Philippine Navy counterparts in Toledo, Cebu. Two boys were killed and another was wounded.
In 2002, a farmer in Tuburan, Basilan was shot by an American soldier participating in combat operations. Indiscriminate shellings and firing also injured residents in Zamboanga City and Indanan, Sulu in 2004 and 2006, respectively. There was no record that the Philippine government filed cases against the perpertrators. The VFA is explicit in prohibiting the trial of American soldiers in the sharia’h courts.
In 2010, Filipino translator Gregan Cardeño was killed inside a facility of the US Joint Special Operation Task Force in Marawi City. US military officials covered up the crime, declaring it a suicide, despite the victim’s body bearing signs of torture and sexual abuse.
The VFA-protected US servicemen are exempted from laws and regulations regarding passports and visa, driver’s license and vehicle registration. These privileges grant them unchecked arrogance on Philippine roads. Locals have been known to complain of abuses by US soldiers as reported in 2007 in Zamboanga City, when, despite being on the wrong for hitting a passenger vehicle, the Americans brandished their weapons and threatened the riders. In March 2000, three US soldiers were reported for mauling a taxi driver.
US soldiers also displayed arrogance and disrespect when they ordered the closure of Panamao District Hospital in Sulu for a month in December 2007. They threatened to shoot anyone who defied the order. .
https://cpp.ph/statements/getting-away-with-murder-before-jennifer-laude-us-visiting-troops-face-10-cases/
AFP-CRS: High ranking personality of ICRC of CPP-NPA surrenders to AFP-PNP in Bontoc, Mountain Province
Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (Sep 12, 2020): High ranking personality of ICRC of CPP-NPA surrenders to AFP-PNP in Bontoc, Mountain Province
CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Gamu, Isabela – The 1st Deputy Secretary of the Ilocos-Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC) CPP-NPA, Jacinto Faroden alias “DIGBAY” voluntarily submitted himself to the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) today, September 10, 2020 in Bontoc, Mountain Province
The surrender was made possible through series of negotiations that started as early as March of 2019 by the intensified joint efforts of AFP and PNP composed of the 54IB, 5MIB & 503IBde all of 5ID, PA and the Police Regional Office Cordillera.
Brigadier General Laurence E Mina PA, Commander of 5ID commended the involved troops for their perseverance that lead to the eventual surrender of Ka Digbay. This significant achievement will surely affect the ICRC leadership specially its members in Ilocos and Cordillera Regions. BGen Mina also expressed his gratitude to Jacinto Faroden (Ka Digbay) for his decision to surrender.
“This brave act of a top ICRC leader is a welcome development and an encouragement to the remaining NPAs to lay down their arm and live in genuine peace. If a top cadre like Ka Digbay gave up with the organization that he thought could bring social justice and equality for all then why others could not? And so, I enjoin the deceived NPAs to follow the move of Ka Digbay and choose to live in the right path."
“This brave act of a top ICRC leader is a welcome development and an encouragement to the remaining NPAs to lay down their arm and live in genuine peace. If a top cadre like Ka Digbay gave up with the organization that he thought could bring social justice and equality for all then why others could not? And so, I enjoin the deceived NPAs to follow the move of Ka Digbay and choose to live in the right path,” BGen Mina said.
CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Gamu, Isabela – The 1st Deputy Secretary of the Ilocos-Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC) CPP-NPA, Jacinto Faroden alias “DIGBAY” voluntarily submitted himself to the members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) today, September 10, 2020 in Bontoc, Mountain Province
The surrender was made possible through series of negotiations that started as early as March of 2019 by the intensified joint efforts of AFP and PNP composed of the 54IB, 5MIB & 503IBde all of 5ID, PA and the Police Regional Office Cordillera.
Brigadier General Laurence E Mina PA, Commander of 5ID commended the involved troops for their perseverance that lead to the eventual surrender of Ka Digbay. This significant achievement will surely affect the ICRC leadership specially its members in Ilocos and Cordillera Regions. BGen Mina also expressed his gratitude to Jacinto Faroden (Ka Digbay) for his decision to surrender.
“This brave act of a top ICRC leader is a welcome development and an encouragement to the remaining NPAs to lay down their arm and live in genuine peace. If a top cadre like Ka Digbay gave up with the organization that he thought could bring social justice and equality for all then why others could not? And so, I enjoin the deceived NPAs to follow the move of Ka Digbay and choose to live in the right path."
“This brave act of a top ICRC leader is a welcome development and an encouragement to the remaining NPAs to lay down their arm and live in genuine peace. If a top cadre like Ka Digbay gave up with the organization that he thought could bring social justice and equality for all then why others could not? And so, I enjoin the deceived NPAs to follow the move of Ka Digbay and choose to live in the right path,” BGen Mina said.
https://www.afpcrs.com/post/high-ranking-personality-of-icrc-of-cpp-npa-surrenders-to-afp-pnp-in-bontoc-mountain-province?fbclid=IwAR3N97z5lxtuUlcZ3rKr5OwOvXiqJZiCDlPyRMSgohA_uSMW5bvg363xckQ
[The Civil Relations Service (CRS) is the unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that engages the public through its public information and community relations programs “to create a favorable atmosphere between the community and the AFP. The CRS is the equivalent of the Psychological Operations and Civil Affairs units of the US Army.]
[The Civil Relations Service (CRS) is the unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) that engages the public through its public information and community relations programs “to create a favorable atmosphere between the community and the AFP. The CRS is the equivalent of the Psychological Operations and Civil Affairs units of the US Army.]
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Kalinaw News: Army supports Contact Tracing Seminar against COVID-19 in Victorias City
Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 11, 2020): Army supports Contact Tracing Seminar against COVID-19 in Victorias City
CAMP GERONA, MURCIA, Negros Occidental- The 303rd Infantry Brigade under Colonel Inocencio Pasaporte, Brigade Commander is in full support of the Metro 3rd Seminar on Contact Tracing hosted by Mayor Frederick Palanca of Victorias City and facilitated by Congressman Albee and Kiko Benitez at Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Arts and Cultural Center, Victorias City, Negros Occidental earlier today September 11, 2020.
CAMP GERONA, MURCIA, Negros Occidental- The 303rd Infantry Brigade under Colonel Inocencio Pasaporte, Brigade Commander is in full support of the Metro 3rd Seminar on Contact Tracing hosted by Mayor Frederick Palanca of Victorias City and facilitated by Congressman Albee and Kiko Benitez at Don Alejandro Acuña Yap Arts and Cultural Center, Victorias City, Negros Occidental earlier today September 11, 2020.
The Metro 3rd Seminar on Contact Tracing was hosted by LGU Victorias City headed by Mayor Francis Frederick Palanca and it was facilitated by Congressman Alberto “Albee” and Jose Francis “Kiko” Benitez. It was attended by Councilor Ryan Gamboa, President of Philippine Councilors League; Representative Joseph Stephen S Paduano of Abang Lingkod Party List; Mayor Mark Andrew Arthur J Golez of Silay City; Hon. Eric Matulac, Vice-Mayor of EB Magalona; Provincial Board Member Juvy A Pepello; PNP of Victorias City, PNP of Talisay City, PNP of Silay City; Medical Practioners of Victorias City, EB Magalona, Silay City, Talisay City, Murcia and different designated trainors of Contact Tracing team in the province.
The seminar aims to strengthen and equip the contact tracing participants to become an efficient contact tracers in support to our government fights against COVID-19.
Congressman Alberto “Albee” and Jose Francis “Kiko” Benitez in their message acknowledged the efforts and support of the Armed Forces in the national and local government in its fight against COVID-19 and called on the Negrosanons to kindly cooperate with the contact tracers saying, “We are trying to avoid deaths as much as we can. I am also thankful to all networks of our communities,that it is you on behalf of our loved ones who are in danger of getting critical severe covid.” he added.
Meanwhile, Colonel Inocencio Pasaporte, Brigade Commander said that, “The province needs to strengthen its contact tracing efforts because contact tracing is one important component in our COVID-19 efforts.
I commend the efforts of our Congressmen here in Negros especially in the 3rd District for its continuous collaboration efforts to address the problems related to Covid. The Armed Forces have already deployed medical personnel to augment the local medical healthcare of Bacolod City and Negros Occidental. It is very important that the people of Negros and the local government units is cooperating and to confront this COVID-19 health crisis,” Col Pasaporte added
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https://www.kalinawnews.com/army-supports-contact-tracing-seminar-against-covid-19-in-victorias-city/
The seminar aims to strengthen and equip the contact tracing participants to become an efficient contact tracers in support to our government fights against COVID-19.
Congressman Alberto “Albee” and Jose Francis “Kiko” Benitez in their message acknowledged the efforts and support of the Armed Forces in the national and local government in its fight against COVID-19 and called on the Negrosanons to kindly cooperate with the contact tracers saying, “We are trying to avoid deaths as much as we can. I am also thankful to all networks of our communities,that it is you on behalf of our loved ones who are in danger of getting critical severe covid.” he added.
Meanwhile, Colonel Inocencio Pasaporte, Brigade Commander said that, “The province needs to strengthen its contact tracing efforts because contact tracing is one important component in our COVID-19 efforts.
I commend the efforts of our Congressmen here in Negros especially in the 3rd District for its continuous collaboration efforts to address the problems related to Covid. The Armed Forces have already deployed medical personnel to augment the local medical healthcare of Bacolod City and Negros Occidental. It is very important that the people of Negros and the local government units is cooperating and to confront this COVID-19 health crisis,” Col Pasaporte added
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https://www.kalinawnews.com/army-supports-contact-tracing-seminar-against-covid-19-in-victorias-city/
Kalinaw News: CLGU, DA and Army hand-over livestock to People’s Organization
Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 11, 2020): CLGU, DA and Army hand-over livestock to People’s Organization
MAGPET, COTABATO – City Local Government Unit (CLGU) of Kidapawan, Department of Agriculture and 72 Infantry (Gabay) Battalion facilitated the distribution of livestock (high breed goats) to 4 Barangays of Kidapawan City earlier this day, September 11, 2020 at Cooperative Training Center, Kidapawan City.
MAGPET, COTABATO – City Local Government Unit (CLGU) of Kidapawan, Department of Agriculture and 72 Infantry (Gabay) Battalion facilitated the distribution of livestock (high breed goats) to 4 Barangays of Kidapawan City earlier this day, September 11, 2020 at Cooperative Training Center, Kidapawan City.
Special Area for Agriculture Development (SAAD) under the Department of Agriculture as part of SAAD Intervention Program with a theme “Masaganang Ani, Mataas na Kita” hand-over 42 Upgraded Dairy Goats to the organized Peoples Organization (PO) of Brgy San Roque, Sto Niño, Sibawan and Malinan all of Kidapawan City.
The said dispersal was facilitated by Ms. Maimona Amil, Regional SAAD focal person; Ms. Charie Lyn Quinlat, SAAD Coordinator; Dr. Eugine Gornez, City Veterinarian; Hon. Peter Salik, City Councilor; personnel of DA-SAAD and troops of Bravo Company under First Lieutenant Robine Baccay of 72IB.
“Our LGU, LGAs and 72IB are working really hard to give you the best quality and selfless service in our communities. The City is very thankful for the efforts and hardworks of our partner gov’t agencies especially the 72IB. Rest assured that the city council will give full support in our joint effort in maintaining the peace and order of the city” Hon. Peter Salik, City Councilor said in his message.
In response, Lieutenant Colonel Rey T. Alvarado, Commanding Officer 72IB expressed his gratitude for the support of the LGU and LGA which made the activity successful. He assured that 72IB will support all the projects and programs of our government intended for the people of North Cotabato.
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https://www.kalinawnews.com/clgu-da-and-army-hand-over-livestock-to-peoples-organization/
The said dispersal was facilitated by Ms. Maimona Amil, Regional SAAD focal person; Ms. Charie Lyn Quinlat, SAAD Coordinator; Dr. Eugine Gornez, City Veterinarian; Hon. Peter Salik, City Councilor; personnel of DA-SAAD and troops of Bravo Company under First Lieutenant Robine Baccay of 72IB.
“Our LGU, LGAs and 72IB are working really hard to give you the best quality and selfless service in our communities. The City is very thankful for the efforts and hardworks of our partner gov’t agencies especially the 72IB. Rest assured that the city council will give full support in our joint effort in maintaining the peace and order of the city” Hon. Peter Salik, City Councilor said in his message.
In response, Lieutenant Colonel Rey T. Alvarado, Commanding Officer 72IB expressed his gratitude for the support of the LGU and LGA which made the activity successful. He assured that 72IB will support all the projects and programs of our government intended for the people of North Cotabato.
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https://www.kalinawnews.com/clgu-da-and-army-hand-over-livestock-to-peoples-organization/
Kalinaw News: Ronda Probinsya Program, ibinahagi ng kasundaluhan sa mga mamamayan
Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 11, 2020): Ronda Probinsya Program, ibinahagi ng kasundaluhan sa mga mamamayan
Malapatan, Sarangani Province – Ang grupo ni Congressman Rogelio Pacquiao kasama ang kasundaluhan ng 73rd Infantry Battalion ay namahagi ng mga kagamitan sa Canvas Juan Farmers Association noong Setyembre 10, 2020 sa Sitio Lanao Kapanglao, Brgy Datal Bukay, Glan Sarangani Province.
Malapatan, Sarangani Province – Ang grupo ni Congressman Rogelio Pacquiao kasama ang kasundaluhan ng 73rd Infantry Battalion ay namahagi ng mga kagamitan sa Canvas Juan Farmers Association noong Setyembre 10, 2020 sa Sitio Lanao Kapanglao, Brgy Datal Bukay, Glan Sarangani Province.
Ang mga ibinahaging mga kagamitan ay binubuo ng 12 na sako ng bigas, 6 na kahon ng Chick Loaf, 1 rolyo ng hose para sa patubig, farming Kit, buto ng mga gulay, carpentry equipment, 15 kahon ng abscorbic acid, and 5 toilet bowl.
Napag-alaman na noong Lunes ay nagbigay ng kagamitan si Congressman Pacquiao sa pamamagitan ni Atty. Ryan Ramos ang kanyang Chief Of Staff Political Affairs sa mga kasundaluhan.
Sa pagrepresenta ni 2nd Lieutenant Bernard Cudal, Platun Lider ng Alpha Company kay Lieutenant Colonel Ronaldo G Valdez, Kumander ng 73IB, kanyang nasabi na ang kasundaluhan ang magiging tulay upang ihatid ang serbisyo ng gobyerno sa mga tao.
Dumalo din sa nasabing aktibidades si Hon. Victor James Yap, Sr., Bise Mayor ng Glan, Sarangani Province at Punong Brgy. Rodolfo T. Mabuhay na kung saan namigay ang Bise Mayor ng pagkain sa mga mamamayan.
Napag-alaman na noong Lunes ay nagbigay ng kagamitan si Congressman Pacquiao sa pamamagitan ni Atty. Ryan Ramos ang kanyang Chief Of Staff Political Affairs sa mga kasundaluhan.
Sa pagrepresenta ni 2nd Lieutenant Bernard Cudal, Platun Lider ng Alpha Company kay Lieutenant Colonel Ronaldo G Valdez, Kumander ng 73IB, kanyang nasabi na ang kasundaluhan ang magiging tulay upang ihatid ang serbisyo ng gobyerno sa mga tao.
Dumalo din sa nasabing aktibidades si Hon. Victor James Yap, Sr., Bise Mayor ng Glan, Sarangani Province at Punong Brgy. Rodolfo T. Mabuhay na kung saan namigay ang Bise Mayor ng pagkain sa mga mamamayan.
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https://www.kalinawnews.com/ronda-probinsya-program-ibinahagi-ng-kasundaluhan-sa-mga-mamamayan/
Kalinaw News: Ex-NPA and Supporters conducts Peace Rally in Mawab Town
Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 12, 2020): Ex-NPA and Supporters conducts Peace Rally in Mawab Town
DAVAO DE ORO – Former Rebels condemn the New People’s Army (NPA) in a Peace Rally at Mawab last September 11, 2020.
A total of one hundred fifty (150) people composed of former NPAs and Underground Mass Organization members assembled at Mawab Bus Terminal.
They burned the flag of the CPP-NPA-NDF (CNN) and the effigy of Joma Sison. Further, they signed a declaration of persona non-grata for the communisty terrorist group. The CNN is no longer welcome in their communities.
This also served as an avenue for the former NPA rebels to show their support in helping the government achieve peace and development.
The said event was in partnership with the local government unit of Mawab, provincial government of Davao de Oro, national government agencies, and in coordination with the 71st Infantry (KAIBIGAN) Battalion.
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https://www.kalinawnews.com/ex-npa-and-supporters-conducts-peace-rally-in-mawab-town/
DAVAO DE ORO – Former Rebels condemn the New People’s Army (NPA) in a Peace Rally at Mawab last September 11, 2020.
A total of one hundred fifty (150) people composed of former NPAs and Underground Mass Organization members assembled at Mawab Bus Terminal.
They burned the flag of the CPP-NPA-NDF (CNN) and the effigy of Joma Sison. Further, they signed a declaration of persona non-grata for the communisty terrorist group. The CNN is no longer welcome in their communities.
This also served as an avenue for the former NPA rebels to show their support in helping the government achieve peace and development.
The said event was in partnership with the local government unit of Mawab, provincial government of Davao de Oro, national government agencies, and in coordination with the 71st Infantry (KAIBIGAN) Battalion.
[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace in the Philippines This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Contact us: kalinawnews@cmoregiment.com]
https://www.kalinawnews.com/ex-npa-and-supporters-conducts-peace-rally-in-mawab-town/
Kalinaw News: Army Troops in Jolo bring joy to displaced community in Patikul, Sulu
Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 12, 2020): Army Troops in Jolo bring joy to displaced community in Patikul, Sulu
PATIKUL, Sulu — Soldiers conducted a community outreach program in Brgy Tugas morning of September 12, 2020.
PATIKUL, Sulu — Soldiers conducted a community outreach program in Brgy Tugas morning of September 12, 2020.
The troops of 45th Infantry Battalion, 12th CMO Battalion, and 15th CMO Battalion collaborated with the National Food Authority (NFA), the Kabalikat Civicom and Youth Leaders of Sulu in distributing toys to the children from Barangay Tugas, Maligay , Liang,Bangkal and Sandah.
They also conducted a feeding program and a Psycho-social Intervention that brought joy to the children.
Lieutenant Colonel Rey David A. Taqueban, 12th Civil-Military Operations Battalion Commanding Officer, gave a message during the activity. He emphasized the vulnerabilities of the young generation in the recruitment of the lawless elements.
Additionally, NFA Officer-in-Charge Jeanet Abtuh said, “Our new generation plays an essential role in achieving the lasting peace.”
The community in Brgy Tugas is one of the many communities that were displaced due to the terrorist acts of Abu Sayyaf bandits. They are now back to their community due to the concerted efforts of the military, the local government agencies, and other concerned stakeholders through the Balik Barangay Program.
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https://www.kalinawnews.com/army-troops-in-jolo-bring-joy-to-displaced-community-in-patikul-sulu/
They also conducted a feeding program and a Psycho-social Intervention that brought joy to the children.
Lieutenant Colonel Rey David A. Taqueban, 12th Civil-Military Operations Battalion Commanding Officer, gave a message during the activity. He emphasized the vulnerabilities of the young generation in the recruitment of the lawless elements.
Additionally, NFA Officer-in-Charge Jeanet Abtuh said, “Our new generation plays an essential role in achieving the lasting peace.”
The community in Brgy Tugas is one of the many communities that were displaced due to the terrorist acts of Abu Sayyaf bandits. They are now back to their community due to the concerted efforts of the military, the local government agencies, and other concerned stakeholders through the Balik Barangay Program.
[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace in the Philippines This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Contact us: kalinawnews@cmoregiment.com]
https://www.kalinawnews.com/army-troops-in-jolo-bring-joy-to-displaced-community-in-patikul-sulu/
Kalinaw News: 150 NPA members and supporters in Davao de Oro town Pledge Loyalty to the gov’t
Posted to Kalinaw News (Sep 12, 2020): 150 NPA members and supporters in Davao de Oro town Pledge Loyalty to the gov’t
Mawab, Davao de Oro – A total of 150 members of the underground mass organization and regular New People’s Army (NPA) members break free from the clutches of insurgency and pledge loyalty to the Republic of the Philippines during the closing program held at Lorenzo National High School, Mawab, Davao de Oro, Friday ( Sept. 11).
Mawab, Davao de Oro – A total of 150 members of the underground mass organization and regular New People’s Army (NPA) members break free from the clutches of insurgency and pledge loyalty to the Republic of the Philippines during the closing program held at Lorenzo National High School, Mawab, Davao de Oro, Friday ( Sept. 11).
During the program, a testimony of Joy (not her real name), a medic of the Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda (SYP) of the Southern Regional Committee 2 (SRC 2) shared that she joined the NPA because she was assured of financial support to her 2 children. “Tagaan daw ko nila og 800 pesos matag usa nako ka anak, mao misulod ko kay single mom man pod ko”, she said in her dialect. (They promised a financial support of Php 800 pesos for each of my 2 children, so I joined as it would be of help for me as a single mother.) Joy left the NPA when she learned that the support was cut off several months after she joined.
The other 2 testimonies from alias Tatay , president of the farmers union in the whole “ComVal” and alyas Silyo, SP sa lokalidad sa Concepcion underscored that they were convinced that the “pakigbisog” or the revolution was for them. To their dismay, they only witnessed ‘coruption’ in their underground mass organization.
Hon Ruperto Gonzaga III, municipal mayor of Mawab was elated because the participants answered the call of the government to start anew and live a peaceful life with the government.
For his part, Hon. Ruwell Peter S. Gonzaga, congressman of the 2nd District, Davao de Oro, challenged everyone as he said “We in the government will give you something that would somehow compensate you in attending this seminar leaving your living behind. But let us ask you too, what will you give to the government after this seminar then?”. The congressman asked everyone to contribute to the peace building by telling to authority the where about of the remaining insurgents and more importantly, by staying loyal to the government.
Lt. Col. Sonny E. GOnzales, Commanding Officer of the 71st Infantry KAIBIGAN Battalion (71IB), in his part, emphasized that peace and order is not just an obligation of the men in uniform but a shared responsibility. “Denouncing the CPP-NPA and re-assuring the government of your loyalty is a good start in attaining geuine peace where the next of our generation will be the ones to benefit”, he concluded.
Also present was Col. Glen Jun C. Calambuhay, Deputy Brigade Commander of the 1001st Infantry PAGASa Brigade who congratulated all the participants for their courage of choosing to start anew.
The 150 participants comprise the 10 former regular NPA members, 40 Sangay ng Partido (SP) sa Lokalidad, 30 Milisya ng Bayan, and 70 mere mass supporters from the barangays of Andili, Concepcion, Sawangan and Malinawon, all of Mawab, Davao de Oro.
They underwent sets of lectures and workshops in 3 days which includes psychosocials, spiritual enhancement and programs and services of the national government agencies, TESdA, DOLE, DTI, DA and DSWD.
Communist NPA Terrorist Denounced
Early morning on the fourth day, the 150 locals conducted peace rally at the bus terminal of Mawab, Davao de Oro. They burned the flag of the CPP-NPA-NDF and the effigy of Joma Sison and signed their declaration of persona non-grata which means that they will no longer welcome the terrorists in their communities.
This denotes thier full support to the government while rejecting the Communist NPA Terrorists.
Similar activities were also conducted the other month in the municipalities of Mabini and Maco both of Davao de Oro.
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The other 2 testimonies from alias Tatay , president of the farmers union in the whole “ComVal” and alyas Silyo, SP sa lokalidad sa Concepcion underscored that they were convinced that the “pakigbisog” or the revolution was for them. To their dismay, they only witnessed ‘coruption’ in their underground mass organization.
Hon Ruperto Gonzaga III, municipal mayor of Mawab was elated because the participants answered the call of the government to start anew and live a peaceful life with the government.
For his part, Hon. Ruwell Peter S. Gonzaga, congressman of the 2nd District, Davao de Oro, challenged everyone as he said “We in the government will give you something that would somehow compensate you in attending this seminar leaving your living behind. But let us ask you too, what will you give to the government after this seminar then?”. The congressman asked everyone to contribute to the peace building by telling to authority the where about of the remaining insurgents and more importantly, by staying loyal to the government.
Lt. Col. Sonny E. GOnzales, Commanding Officer of the 71st Infantry KAIBIGAN Battalion (71IB), in his part, emphasized that peace and order is not just an obligation of the men in uniform but a shared responsibility. “Denouncing the CPP-NPA and re-assuring the government of your loyalty is a good start in attaining geuine peace where the next of our generation will be the ones to benefit”, he concluded.
Also present was Col. Glen Jun C. Calambuhay, Deputy Brigade Commander of the 1001st Infantry PAGASa Brigade who congratulated all the participants for their courage of choosing to start anew.
The 150 participants comprise the 10 former regular NPA members, 40 Sangay ng Partido (SP) sa Lokalidad, 30 Milisya ng Bayan, and 70 mere mass supporters from the barangays of Andili, Concepcion, Sawangan and Malinawon, all of Mawab, Davao de Oro.
They underwent sets of lectures and workshops in 3 days which includes psychosocials, spiritual enhancement and programs and services of the national government agencies, TESdA, DOLE, DTI, DA and DSWD.
Communist NPA Terrorist Denounced
Early morning on the fourth day, the 150 locals conducted peace rally at the bus terminal of Mawab, Davao de Oro. They burned the flag of the CPP-NPA-NDF and the effigy of Joma Sison and signed their declaration of persona non-grata which means that they will no longer welcome the terrorists in their communities.
This denotes thier full support to the government while rejecting the Communist NPA Terrorists.
Similar activities were also conducted the other month in the municipalities of Mabini and Maco both of Davao de Oro.
[Kalinaw News is the official online source of information on the pursuit for peace in the Philippines This website is a property of the Civil-Military Operations Regiment, Philippine Army located at Lawton Avenue, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Contact us: kalinawnews@cmoregiment.com]
https://www.kalinawnews.com/150-npa-members-and-supporters-in-davao-de-oro-town-pledge-loyalty-to-the-govt/
Duterte, Lorenzana and Chinese defense chief tackle stronger PH-China defense cooperation
From Rappler (Sep 12, 2020): Duterte, Lorenzana and Chinese defense chief tackle stronger PH-China defense cooperation (By PIA RANADA)
General Wei Fenghe's visit to Malacañang comes nearly 3 weeks after the Philippines protested China's confication of Filipinos' fishing equipment near Panatag Shoal
General Wei Fenghe's visit to Malacañang comes nearly 3 weeks after the Philippines protested China's confication of Filipinos' fishing equipment near Panatag Shoal
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met with China's Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe on Friday, September 11, in the Malacañang Golf Clubhouse to strengthen defense cooperation between their two countries and discuss the South China Sea.
With Duterte during the meeting was Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana who held his own meeting with Wei earlier that day in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. Wei was accompanied by Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to Malacañang.
Wei's visit comes nearly 3 weeks after Lorenzana slammed China for confiscating fishing equipment of Filipino fishermen near the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. The shoal, a rich fishing ground, belongs to the Philippines' exclusive economic zone but is occupied by China.
The Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest over the incident.
But Wei's September 11 visit highlighted China's assistance to the Philippines' defense establishment.
During the visit, he and Lorenzana signed implementing guidelines for China's grant of 130 million renminbi worth of equipment to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This amount translates to over P920 million or $19 million worth of equipment, which, according to a DND press release, is mostly for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
It is formally called the "Protocol between the Department of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China on China's Provision of Military Assistance Gratis to the Philippines."
Duterte welcomed the signing of the document and acknowledged China's support for the Philippines' defense modernization since 2017, according to a Malacañang press release.
Renewal of 2004 defense pact
Lorenzana and Wei also agreed to "continue working on revisiting the 2004 Philippines-China Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Defense Cooperation" to make it more "responsive to current situations," said the DND.
This relatively unknown 2004 agreement binds the Philippines and China as defense partners.
It was signed during the last China-friendly Philippine presidency – that of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a known ally of Duterte.
That is it being revisited during the Duterte administration is significant and consistent with the Chief Executive's thrust of strengthening ties with the Asian power, despite concerns from many sectors that China is not doing its part to honor international commitments on the South China Sea.
China has been putting up military bases in illegally-built islands inside the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, in violation of Philippine sovereignty and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
A 2016 international court ruling struck down China's activities as illegal yet Beijing has refused to acknowledge this. Critics say Duterte has done nothing to use the Hague ruling to pressure China into respecting Philippine maritime rights.
South China Sea code, pandemic
Duterte, in his meeting with Wei, repeated his longstanding call for the completion of a South China Sea Code of Conduct, a protocol for Southeast Asian countries and China to follow in order to avoid conflicts in the critical sea lane.
Wei, meanwhile, said China is ready to advance negotiations on the Code.
Lorenzana and Wei "discussed the issues on the South China Sea (SCS), how to avoid misunderstanding, and to resolve differences amicably," according to the DND.
"Both agreed that peace and stability in the SCS should be maintained," the DND said in its press release.
Aside from maritime issues, Lorenzana and Wei exchanged "best practices" in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last May, China's Defense Ministry donated 2 million renminbi ($293,000 or P14 million) worth of medical supplies and personal protective equipment to the DND.
Wei's Philippine visit is part of his tour of ASEAN countries, said Malacañang.
https://rappler.com/nation/duterte-lorenzana-chinese-defense-chief-tackle-stronger-philippines-china-defense-cooperation
With Duterte during the meeting was Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana who held his own meeting with Wei earlier that day in Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City. Wei was accompanied by Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to Malacañang.
Wei's visit comes nearly 3 weeks after Lorenzana slammed China for confiscating fishing equipment of Filipino fishermen near the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal. The shoal, a rich fishing ground, belongs to the Philippines' exclusive economic zone but is occupied by China.
The Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest over the incident.
But Wei's September 11 visit highlighted China's assistance to the Philippines' defense establishment.
During the visit, he and Lorenzana signed implementing guidelines for China's grant of 130 million renminbi worth of equipment to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This amount translates to over P920 million or $19 million worth of equipment, which, according to a DND press release, is mostly for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
It is formally called the "Protocol between the Department of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China on China's Provision of Military Assistance Gratis to the Philippines."
Duterte welcomed the signing of the document and acknowledged China's support for the Philippines' defense modernization since 2017, according to a Malacañang press release.
Renewal of 2004 defense pact
Lorenzana and Wei also agreed to "continue working on revisiting the 2004 Philippines-China Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Defense Cooperation" to make it more "responsive to current situations," said the DND.
This relatively unknown 2004 agreement binds the Philippines and China as defense partners.
It was signed during the last China-friendly Philippine presidency – that of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, a known ally of Duterte.
That is it being revisited during the Duterte administration is significant and consistent with the Chief Executive's thrust of strengthening ties with the Asian power, despite concerns from many sectors that China is not doing its part to honor international commitments on the South China Sea.
China has been putting up military bases in illegally-built islands inside the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, in violation of Philippine sovereignty and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
A 2016 international court ruling struck down China's activities as illegal yet Beijing has refused to acknowledge this. Critics say Duterte has done nothing to use the Hague ruling to pressure China into respecting Philippine maritime rights.
South China Sea code, pandemic
Duterte, in his meeting with Wei, repeated his longstanding call for the completion of a South China Sea Code of Conduct, a protocol for Southeast Asian countries and China to follow in order to avoid conflicts in the critical sea lane.
Wei, meanwhile, said China is ready to advance negotiations on the Code.
Lorenzana and Wei "discussed the issues on the South China Sea (SCS), how to avoid misunderstanding, and to resolve differences amicably," according to the DND.
"Both agreed that peace and stability in the SCS should be maintained," the DND said in its press release.
Aside from maritime issues, Lorenzana and Wei exchanged "best practices" in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last May, China's Defense Ministry donated 2 million renminbi ($293,000 or P14 million) worth of medical supplies and personal protective equipment to the DND.
Wei's Philippine visit is part of his tour of ASEAN countries, said Malacañang.
https://rappler.com/nation/duterte-lorenzana-chinese-defense-chief-tackle-stronger-philippines-china-defense-cooperation
TOW West holds 1st local advisory board meeting for ‘Flight Plan 2028’
From Palawan News (Sep 10, 2020): TOW West holds 1st local advisory board meeting for ‘Flight Plan 2028’ (By Jayra Joyce Taboada)
Flight Plan 2028 is a 14-year transformational response master plan to keep up with the “growing and increasingly complex demands of the air defense power” that has increased expectations on PAF.
Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Board 1st meeting and Oath-Taking Ceremony.
Flight Plan 2028 is a 14-year transformational response master plan to keep up with the “growing and increasingly complex demands of the air defense power” that has increased expectations on PAF.
Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Board 1st meeting and Oath-Taking Ceremony.
The Tactical Operations Wing West’ (TOW West) local multi-sectoral advisory board (MSAB) held its first assembly Wednesday as it begins to move to contribute to the achievement of the goals of the Philippine Air Force’s (PAF) strategic development plan called Flight Plan 2028.
Flight Plan 2028 is a 14-year transformational response master plan to keep up with the “growing and increasingly complex demands of the air defense power” that has increased expectations on PAF.
On Wednesday, the TOW West’ MSAB held its first assembly meeting at the Rizal Reef Hall inside the Western Command (WESCOM) to orient its multi-stakeholder members about the master plan and acquaint them about their responsibilities as members of the body.
Col. Gerry Soliven, TOW West wing commander, told Palawan News that holding the first meeting gives the certainty that they can achieve their Flight Plan 2028 goals.
“The initiation of this multi-stakeholder advisory board composed of leaders representing varied stakeholder groups with their corresponding expertise is a sure way of attaining our goals. Guided by the members, the TOW West Flight Plan wishes to promote good governance, transparency, and accountability within the framework,” Soliven said.
Soliven said the MSAB members can help TOW West in revisiting their procedures and system to assess priorities so they can serve the Filipinos better.
Flight Plan 2028 “highlights the commitment of the PAF to pursue genuine reforms grounded on good governance and performance excellence. It emphasizes a comprehensive approach covering the entirety of the PAF organization and its operations”.
Soliven added that with the support of the Naval Forces West (NFW) and the 3rd Marine Brigade (3MBde) they can enhance their inter-operability during joint operations.
He also commended the continuing support of the provincial government to TOW West and also the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) not only as a partner in air operations but also in aerodrome security.
He also cited the leadership of the Western Command, as the force employer and integrator and Palawan News as media representative to the MSAB.
Flight Plan 2028 targets to enhance command and control capability to sustain a credible Tactical Operations Wing in the Joint Area Operations of WESCOM.
The assembly was attended by retired police colonel Gabriel Lopez, Governor Jose Alvarez’ representative; Brig. Gen. Sharon Gernale, deputy commander for operations of WESCOM; and Rolsando Traje Jr., heaf of the CAAP security and intelligence service.
https://palawan-news.com/tow-west-holds-1st-local-advisory-board-meeting-for-flight-plan-2028/
Flight Plan 2028 is a 14-year transformational response master plan to keep up with the “growing and increasingly complex demands of the air defense power” that has increased expectations on PAF.
On Wednesday, the TOW West’ MSAB held its first assembly meeting at the Rizal Reef Hall inside the Western Command (WESCOM) to orient its multi-stakeholder members about the master plan and acquaint them about their responsibilities as members of the body.
Col. Gerry Soliven, TOW West wing commander, told Palawan News that holding the first meeting gives the certainty that they can achieve their Flight Plan 2028 goals.
“The initiation of this multi-stakeholder advisory board composed of leaders representing varied stakeholder groups with their corresponding expertise is a sure way of attaining our goals. Guided by the members, the TOW West Flight Plan wishes to promote good governance, transparency, and accountability within the framework,” Soliven said.
Soliven said the MSAB members can help TOW West in revisiting their procedures and system to assess priorities so they can serve the Filipinos better.
Flight Plan 2028 “highlights the commitment of the PAF to pursue genuine reforms grounded on good governance and performance excellence. It emphasizes a comprehensive approach covering the entirety of the PAF organization and its operations”.
Soliven added that with the support of the Naval Forces West (NFW) and the 3rd Marine Brigade (3MBde) they can enhance their inter-operability during joint operations.
He also commended the continuing support of the provincial government to TOW West and also the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) not only as a partner in air operations but also in aerodrome security.
He also cited the leadership of the Western Command, as the force employer and integrator and Palawan News as media representative to the MSAB.
Flight Plan 2028 targets to enhance command and control capability to sustain a credible Tactical Operations Wing in the Joint Area Operations of WESCOM.
The assembly was attended by retired police colonel Gabriel Lopez, Governor Jose Alvarez’ representative; Brig. Gen. Sharon Gernale, deputy commander for operations of WESCOM; and Rolsando Traje Jr., heaf of the CAAP security and intelligence service.
https://palawan-news.com/tow-west-holds-1st-local-advisory-board-meeting-for-flight-plan-2028/
PNP installs new spox, PIO chief
From the Philippine Information Agency (Sep 12, 2020): PNP installs new spox, PIO chief (By Nonette N. Castillo)
Police Colonel Ysmael Salonga, the newly installed Spokesperson of the Philippine National Police and Acting Chief of Public Information Office. (Photo credit: PNP PIO)
CALOOCAN CITY, Sept. 12 (PIA) --The Philippine National Police on Friday, formally installed Police Colonel Ysmael Salonga Yu as Spokesperson of the Philippine National Police and Acting Chief of Public Information Office.
Yu, a member of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Tanglaw Diwa Class of 1992, replaced Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac who was reassigned as Director of the PNP Training Service director.
As Chief, PIO and Spokesperson, Yu serves the dual function as the “mouthpiece” and “publicist” of the PNP Leadership to effectively communicate PNP programs, policies and plans to the public.
Before his reassignment to the National Headquarters, Yu was Deputy Regional Director for Operations of Police Regional Office-1 in the Ilocos-Pangasinan Region in La Union since October 2019.
Yu obtained his Master in Public Management degree from the Development Academy of the Philippines in 2017. He also underwent various trainings and programs such as counter-terrorism management course, criminal undercover operation course, police intelligence advance course, finance officer basic course, supervisory development course, Special Forces operations course, and others.
The new PNP Spokesperson was erstwhile Chief of Special Service Unit of Headquarters Support Service in Camp Crame and Chief of Finance Service Office 1 and 3 in 2017.
In 2012, he was a Company commander of Bulacan Mobile Force Battalion Company. He also served as senior executive assistant at the Office of the Deputy Chief for Operations in 2019.
Based on existing PNP policy, the spokesperson is the official mouthpiece and publicist of the PNP on public information matters involving internal security and general peace and order and accomplishments of the PNP.
The PNP Spokesperson is a Personal Staff Officer of the Chief PNP, and holds the concurrent capacity as Chief of the Public Information Office, the lead implementor of the PNP Media Relations Policy at the National Headquarters level. (PNP-PIO)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1052966
CALOOCAN CITY, Sept. 12 (PIA) --The Philippine National Police on Friday, formally installed Police Colonel Ysmael Salonga Yu as Spokesperson of the Philippine National Police and Acting Chief of Public Information Office.
Yu, a member of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Tanglaw Diwa Class of 1992, replaced Police Brigadier General Bernard Banac who was reassigned as Director of the PNP Training Service director.
As Chief, PIO and Spokesperson, Yu serves the dual function as the “mouthpiece” and “publicist” of the PNP Leadership to effectively communicate PNP programs, policies and plans to the public.
Before his reassignment to the National Headquarters, Yu was Deputy Regional Director for Operations of Police Regional Office-1 in the Ilocos-Pangasinan Region in La Union since October 2019.
Yu obtained his Master in Public Management degree from the Development Academy of the Philippines in 2017. He also underwent various trainings and programs such as counter-terrorism management course, criminal undercover operation course, police intelligence advance course, finance officer basic course, supervisory development course, Special Forces operations course, and others.
The new PNP Spokesperson was erstwhile Chief of Special Service Unit of Headquarters Support Service in Camp Crame and Chief of Finance Service Office 1 and 3 in 2017.
In 2012, he was a Company commander of Bulacan Mobile Force Battalion Company. He also served as senior executive assistant at the Office of the Deputy Chief for Operations in 2019.
Based on existing PNP policy, the spokesperson is the official mouthpiece and publicist of the PNP on public information matters involving internal security and general peace and order and accomplishments of the PNP.
The PNP Spokesperson is a Personal Staff Officer of the Chief PNP, and holds the concurrent capacity as Chief of the Public Information Office, the lead implementor of the PNP Media Relations Policy at the National Headquarters level. (PNP-PIO)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1052966
Troops lead outreach in 2 isolated Lanao Sur villages
From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 12, 2020): Troops lead outreach in 2 isolated Lanao Sur villages (By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.)
OUTREACH. Military and local government officials conduct outreach to residents of barangays Liangan Uno and Basak in Madalum town, Lanao del Sur on Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2020). Both communities are identified as vulnerable to the threat of the Islamic State-inspired Dawlah Islamiya terror group. (Photo courtesy of the Army's 103rd Infantry Brigade)
OUTREACH. Military and local government officials conduct outreach to residents of barangays Liangan Uno and Basak in Madalum town, Lanao del Sur on Tuesday (Sept. 8, 2020). Both communities are identified as vulnerable to the threat of the Islamic State-inspired Dawlah Islamiya terror group. (Photo courtesy of the Army's 103rd Infantry Brigade)
Military and local government officials of Madalum, Lanao del Sur conducted outreach in two villages identified as "vulnerable" to the threat of the Islamic State-inspired Dawlah Islamiya (DI) terror group.
In a statement on Saturday, the Army’s 1st Infantry Division said Tuesday's outreach was led by Col. Nolie Anquillano, deputy commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, and Vice Mayor Sultan Usman Sarangani Sr. of Madalaum town.
They visited barangays Liangan Uno and Basak and delivered 20 sacks of fertilizer as initial support to both communities.
Agriculture is the residents' primary means of income.
The Army division said the two barangays have been identified as geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA), making them priority areas for the "clearing and development" initiatives of the Philippine Army, particularly the 55th Infantry Battalion (IB).
It said the visit was a follow-up to the deployment of the Community Support Program (CSP) of the 55IB’s Alpha Company to protect the residents from terrorist threats and recruitment by resolving social issues, which are reportedly exploited by DI recruiters.
The outreach also aimed to assess the situation in the area to determine the necessary interventions and approaches to resolve existing issues, according to the 1ID.
Currently, 1ID CSP personnel from the 55IB’s Alpha Company, headed by 1Lt. Rodwin Biloza, are assisting the leaders of the two barangays to attain better governance.
It said Biloza’s team is also organizing the farmers and linking them to appropriate agencies so they could benefit from the agriculture-based programs of the government.
Meanwhile, Sarangani encouraged the residents of the two villages to cooperate and support the CSP being conducted by the military in the area.
He also persuaded the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members who reside in barangays Liangan Uno and Basak to support government initiatives for peace and development and abide by the normalization process being implemented by both the MILF and the government.
Earlier, the MILF said it has agreed to convince the DI members to return to the fold of the law and play their part in society as law-abiding citizens.
The agreement was reached during the meeting on Tuesday of Lt. Col. Franco Raphael Alano, 55IB commander, and Abdullah Macapaar, alias Commander Bravo, of the North-Western Mindanao Front - Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces - MILF (NWMF-BIAF-MILF), who is also a member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Johary Malindato and Saiba Ali, barangay chairpersons of Liangan Uno and Basak, respectively, thanked the military’s development initiatives in their communities and pledged their support and cooperation to the effort.
Anquillano persuaded the residents of the two barangays to cooperate with the CSP teams so that necessary government programs could be implemented soon.
He said the youth should be protected from terrorist recruitment and this can be addressed by education and "since education is free these days, there should be no excuse for illiteracy in their communities."
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1115243
In a statement on Saturday, the Army’s 1st Infantry Division said Tuesday's outreach was led by Col. Nolie Anquillano, deputy commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, and Vice Mayor Sultan Usman Sarangani Sr. of Madalaum town.
They visited barangays Liangan Uno and Basak and delivered 20 sacks of fertilizer as initial support to both communities.
Agriculture is the residents' primary means of income.
The Army division said the two barangays have been identified as geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDA), making them priority areas for the "clearing and development" initiatives of the Philippine Army, particularly the 55th Infantry Battalion (IB).
It said the visit was a follow-up to the deployment of the Community Support Program (CSP) of the 55IB’s Alpha Company to protect the residents from terrorist threats and recruitment by resolving social issues, which are reportedly exploited by DI recruiters.
The outreach also aimed to assess the situation in the area to determine the necessary interventions and approaches to resolve existing issues, according to the 1ID.
Currently, 1ID CSP personnel from the 55IB’s Alpha Company, headed by 1Lt. Rodwin Biloza, are assisting the leaders of the two barangays to attain better governance.
It said Biloza’s team is also organizing the farmers and linking them to appropriate agencies so they could benefit from the agriculture-based programs of the government.
Meanwhile, Sarangani encouraged the residents of the two villages to cooperate and support the CSP being conducted by the military in the area.
He also persuaded the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members who reside in barangays Liangan Uno and Basak to support government initiatives for peace and development and abide by the normalization process being implemented by both the MILF and the government.
Earlier, the MILF said it has agreed to convince the DI members to return to the fold of the law and play their part in society as law-abiding citizens.
The agreement was reached during the meeting on Tuesday of Lt. Col. Franco Raphael Alano, 55IB commander, and Abdullah Macapaar, alias Commander Bravo, of the North-Western Mindanao Front - Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces - MILF (NWMF-BIAF-MILF), who is also a member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Johary Malindato and Saiba Ali, barangay chairpersons of Liangan Uno and Basak, respectively, thanked the military’s development initiatives in their communities and pledged their support and cooperation to the effort.
Anquillano persuaded the residents of the two barangays to cooperate with the CSP teams so that necessary government programs could be implemented soon.
He said the youth should be protected from terrorist recruitment and this can be addressed by education and "since education is free these days, there should be no excuse for illiteracy in their communities."
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1115243
Regional police augments security forces in Zambo City
From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 12, 2020): Regional police augments security forces in Zambo City (By Teofilo Garcia, Jr.)
The Police Regional Office (PRO) 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) has deployed 196 policemen to augment the security forces here, officials said.
Brig. Gen. Jesus Cambay Jr., PRO-9 director, said the additional forces have been placed under the command of the Zamboanga City Police Office’s (ZCPO) Station 11, which has jurisdiction over the city proper and its periphery.
Cambay said the deployment of additional police personnel is part of security measures to thwart terror attacks.
Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, who chairs the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC), disclosed that intelligence reports indicated that three suicide bombers have escaped from the province of Sulu following the two successive bombings in downtown Jolo on August 24 that killed 10 people and injured dozens of others.
She said the terrorists were reportedly planning to carry out bombings here and in other parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Meanwhile, Maj. Elmer Solon, ZCPO’s Station 11 chief, on Saturday urged the public to remain calm but vigilant to assist the security forces in guarding the city.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1115251
Brig. Gen. Jesus Cambay Jr., PRO-9 director, said the additional forces have been placed under the command of the Zamboanga City Police Office’s (ZCPO) Station 11, which has jurisdiction over the city proper and its periphery.
Cambay said the deployment of additional police personnel is part of security measures to thwart terror attacks.
Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, who chairs the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC), disclosed that intelligence reports indicated that three suicide bombers have escaped from the province of Sulu following the two successive bombings in downtown Jolo on August 24 that killed 10 people and injured dozens of others.
She said the terrorists were reportedly planning to carry out bombings here and in other parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Meanwhile, Maj. Elmer Solon, ZCPO’s Station 11 chief, on Saturday urged the public to remain calm but vigilant to assist the security forces in guarding the city.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1115251
150 ex-NPA supporters, regulars pledge loyalty to gov’t
From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 12, 2020): 150 ex-NPA supporters, regulars pledge loyalty to gov’t (By Che Palicte)
REJECTING THE COMMUNIST REBELLION. Some 150 members of the underground mass organization and regular members of the New People's Army burn the flag of the Communist Party of the Philippines and its affiliated organizations, as well as the effigy of rebel leader Joma Sison in Mawab, Davao de Oro on Friday (Sept. 11, 2020). They also signed a persona non-grata declaration against the communist rebel movement. (Photo courtesy of 71IB)
REJECTING THE COMMUNIST REBELLION. Some 150 members of the underground mass organization and regular members of the New People's Army burn the flag of the Communist Party of the Philippines and its affiliated organizations, as well as the effigy of rebel leader Joma Sison in Mawab, Davao de Oro on Friday (Sept. 11, 2020). They also signed a persona non-grata declaration against the communist rebel movement. (Photo courtesy of 71IB)
At least 150 members of the communist rebel movement's underground mass organization (UGMO) and regulars of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to government forces in the Davao de Oro town of Mawab on Friday, the military said.
In a statement on Saturday, the Army's 71st Infantry Battalion (71IB) said of the 150 surrenderers, 10 were former NPA combatants, 40 were previously affiliated with the communist rebels' Sangay ng Partido sa Lokalidad, 30 were former rebel militiamen, and 70 were former mass supporters from barangays Andili, Concepcion, Sawangan, and Malinawon, all in Mawab municipality.
During the surrender ceremony, 71IB quoted the testimony of Joy (not her real name), a former medic of the Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda of the NPA's Southern Regional Committee 2, who said she was convinced to join the NPA after being assured of financial support for her two children.
"I have seen that it is a big help since I am a single mother. I joined because they promised monthly financial support of PHP800 each for my two children,” the 71IB quoted Joy as saying in the vernacular.
However, she said she later found out that the support was cut off several months after she joined the NPA, prompting her to return to the fold of the law.
Mayor Ruperto Gonzaga III said he was elated with the participants' positive response to the government's call for them to start anew and live a peaceful life with their families.
Rep. Ruwell Peter S. Gonzaga, congressman of the province's 2nd District, asked the surrenderers to contribute to the peace-building efforts of the government and to "stay loyal to the government."
Lt. Col. Sonny Gonzales, 71IB commander, said peace and order is not just an obligation of men in uniform but is also a shared responsibility of the community.
"Denouncing the CPP (Communist Party of the Philippines) - NPA and reassuring the government of your loyalty is a good start in attaining genuine peace where the next of our generation will be the ones to benefit," Gonzales said.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1115246
In a statement on Saturday, the Army's 71st Infantry Battalion (71IB) said of the 150 surrenderers, 10 were former NPA combatants, 40 were previously affiliated with the communist rebels' Sangay ng Partido sa Lokalidad, 30 were former rebel militiamen, and 70 were former mass supporters from barangays Andili, Concepcion, Sawangan, and Malinawon, all in Mawab municipality.
During the surrender ceremony, 71IB quoted the testimony of Joy (not her real name), a former medic of the Sandatahang Yunit Pampropaganda of the NPA's Southern Regional Committee 2, who said she was convinced to join the NPA after being assured of financial support for her two children.
"I have seen that it is a big help since I am a single mother. I joined because they promised monthly financial support of PHP800 each for my two children,” the 71IB quoted Joy as saying in the vernacular.
However, she said she later found out that the support was cut off several months after she joined the NPA, prompting her to return to the fold of the law.
Mayor Ruperto Gonzaga III said he was elated with the participants' positive response to the government's call for them to start anew and live a peaceful life with their families.
Rep. Ruwell Peter S. Gonzaga, congressman of the province's 2nd District, asked the surrenderers to contribute to the peace-building efforts of the government and to "stay loyal to the government."
Lt. Col. Sonny Gonzales, 71IB commander, said peace and order is not just an obligation of men in uniform but is also a shared responsibility of the community.
"Denouncing the CPP (Communist Party of the Philippines) - NPA and reassuring the government of your loyalty is a good start in attaining genuine peace where the next of our generation will be the ones to benefit," Gonzales said.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1115246
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