From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 14): COURTESY VISIT | Com 7ID visits Com NOLCOM
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – Northern Luzon Command troops rendered foyer honors to Major General Felimon T Santos Jr AFP, Commander of 7th Infantry KAUGNAY Division, Philippine Army during his courtesy visit to Major General Emmanuel B Salamat AFP, Commander, AFP Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) last October 12, 2017 at Camp Gen Servillano Aquino, Tarlac City. PIO NOLCOM.MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/14/courtesy-visit-com-7id-visits-com-nolcom/
Monday, October 16, 2017
DWDD: SIDE BOYS HONOR | BGen Abraham Claro Casis at NOLCOM
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 14): SIDE BOYS HONOR | BGen Abraham Claro Casis at NOLCOM
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – A side boys honor was rendered to the newly-promoted Brigadier General Abraham Claro C Casis AFP, Commander, 703rd Infantry Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army during his courtesy call to Major General Emmanuel B Salamat AFP, Commander, AFP Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) last October 13,2017 at Headquarters NOLCOM at Camp Gen Servillano Aquino, Tarlac City. PIO NOLCOM.MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/14/side-boys-honor-bgen-abraham-claro-casis-at-nolcom/
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – A side boys honor was rendered to the newly-promoted Brigadier General Abraham Claro C Casis AFP, Commander, 703rd Infantry Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, Philippine Army during his courtesy call to Major General Emmanuel B Salamat AFP, Commander, AFP Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) last October 13,2017 at Headquarters NOLCOM at Camp Gen Servillano Aquino, Tarlac City. PIO NOLCOM.MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/14/side-boys-honor-bgen-abraham-claro-casis-at-nolcom/
DWDD: FINAL STAGE | Marawi Siege nearing end
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 16): FINAL STAGE | Marawi Siege nearing end
LANAO DEL SUR (DWDD) – The terror reign of the Daesh-inspired Maute Group in the City of Marawi is nearing its end.
This is according to ARRM Assemblyman and Provincial Crisis Management Committee spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong, although he declined to give a deadline.
Sporadic fighting is still on-going but the main battle area has been limited to two hectares.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is in its final phase of clearing the city of remaining terrorist and from booby traps and unexploded ordnance. Government forces are carefully scouring the remaining infrastructures and conducting assaults on enemy positions to avoid inflicting any harm on the remaining hostages.
Police special forces check vehicles at a checkpoint near the entrance to Marawi on May 25, 2017. Photo by Ted Aljibe/AFP
It is confirmed that there is still an estimated 40 to 60 hostages, made up of mostly women and children. Although it was revealed that some families seen in the custody of the Maute are actually their family members.
The AFP also clarified that the previously circulated October 15 deadline is only a target date, since they have made it clear that they will not announce any deadlines. This was aimed at easing any pressure on the advancing troops to avoid unwanted casualties and to prevent civilians from being frustrated.
Adiong also added that they have not allowed the evacuees to return to their homes, since the Joint Task Force Ranao has not given any go-signal yet. The situation remains volatile, even in “military controlled area”. They are trying to avoid evacuating civilians again and again, unless the situation has normalized.
He also explained that once the situation normalizes, they have already made mechanism on how to implement the orderly return of civilians to Marawi City. The system involves the clustering of residents by barangay for a smooth and safe return to their homes.
As of the latest, there are a total of 392,000 evacuees awaiting return to Marawi. AES
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/final-stage-marawi-siege-nearing-end/
LANAO DEL SUR (DWDD) – The terror reign of the Daesh-inspired Maute Group in the City of Marawi is nearing its end.
This is according to ARRM Assemblyman and Provincial Crisis Management Committee spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong, although he declined to give a deadline.
Sporadic fighting is still on-going but the main battle area has been limited to two hectares.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is in its final phase of clearing the city of remaining terrorist and from booby traps and unexploded ordnance. Government forces are carefully scouring the remaining infrastructures and conducting assaults on enemy positions to avoid inflicting any harm on the remaining hostages.
Police special forces check vehicles at a checkpoint near the entrance to Marawi on May 25, 2017. Photo by Ted Aljibe/AFP
It is confirmed that there is still an estimated 40 to 60 hostages, made up of mostly women and children. Although it was revealed that some families seen in the custody of the Maute are actually their family members.
The AFP also clarified that the previously circulated October 15 deadline is only a target date, since they have made it clear that they will not announce any deadlines. This was aimed at easing any pressure on the advancing troops to avoid unwanted casualties and to prevent civilians from being frustrated.
Adiong also added that they have not allowed the evacuees to return to their homes, since the Joint Task Force Ranao has not given any go-signal yet. The situation remains volatile, even in “military controlled area”. They are trying to avoid evacuating civilians again and again, unless the situation has normalized.
He also explained that once the situation normalizes, they have already made mechanism on how to implement the orderly return of civilians to Marawi City. The system involves the clustering of residents by barangay for a smooth and safe return to their homes.
As of the latest, there are a total of 392,000 evacuees awaiting return to Marawi. AES
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/final-stage-marawi-siege-nearing-end/
DWDD: NO LET UP | AFP Working Round-the-Clock to clear Marawi
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 16): NO LET UP | AFP Working Round-the-Clock to clear Marawi
LANAO DEL SUR (DWDD) – Sporadic fighting is still on-going in the main battle area in Marawi.
According to Col Romeo Brawner, Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force Ranao, our forces are still experiencing some form of resistance.
October 14, troops were able to rescue a teenage girl who revealed that most of the remaining hostages are being used as human shield by the Maute. She added that the terrorist has resorted to having hostages run across streets to draw fire from soldiers and have even force their own family members (women and children) to fight for them.
Meanwhile Col Brawner reiterated that it has never been a policy of the AFP to set any deadline, contrary to the earlier circulated October 15 set, because they don’t want to pressure the troops to hasten their operations and prevent unwanted loss of life or limbs.
Yesterday, government forces suffered more than twenty soldiers wounded since battles have become more intense since the encounters are now in close-quarters.
Col Brawner said that the main battle area is down to two hectares, while there are an estimated 40 to 60 hostages remaining and the enemy strength is down at 40. AES
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/no-let-up-afp-working-round-the-clock-to-clear-marawi/
LANAO DEL SUR (DWDD) – Sporadic fighting is still on-going in the main battle area in Marawi.
According to Col Romeo Brawner, Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force Ranao, our forces are still experiencing some form of resistance.
October 14, troops were able to rescue a teenage girl who revealed that most of the remaining hostages are being used as human shield by the Maute. She added that the terrorist has resorted to having hostages run across streets to draw fire from soldiers and have even force their own family members (women and children) to fight for them.
Meanwhile Col Brawner reiterated that it has never been a policy of the AFP to set any deadline, contrary to the earlier circulated October 15 set, because they don’t want to pressure the troops to hasten their operations and prevent unwanted loss of life or limbs.
Yesterday, government forces suffered more than twenty soldiers wounded since battles have become more intense since the encounters are now in close-quarters.
Col Brawner said that the main battle area is down to two hectares, while there are an estimated 40 to 60 hostages remaining and the enemy strength is down at 40. AES
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/no-let-up-afp-working-round-the-clock-to-clear-marawi/
DWDD: STATEMENT | SND on Death of Daesh Leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 16): STATEMENT | SND on Death of Daesh Leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute
We have received a report from AFP ground commanders in Marawi that the operation conducted by government forces to retake the last remaining Daesh-Maute stronghold in the city has resulted in the death of the last terrorist leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute, and that their bodies have been recovered by our operating units.
The report also said that our troops have rescued 17 civilian hostages and mopping up operations are underway.
We will announce the termination of hostilities once government forces have ensured that there are no more terrorist-stragglers in the city and we have cleared all structures of IEDs and other traps.
After the fighting stops, we will refocus our efforts on the challenging task of rebuilding nd rehabilitating Marawi. DND/MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/statement-snd-on-death-of-daesh-leaders-isnilon-hapilon-and-omar-maute/
STATEMENT OF
DEFENSE SECRETARY DELFIN N. LORENZANA
on the Death of Isnilon Hapilon, Omar MAute and Rescue of 17 Hostages
The report also said that our troops have rescued 17 civilian hostages and mopping up operations are underway.
We will announce the termination of hostilities once government forces have ensured that there are no more terrorist-stragglers in the city and we have cleared all structures of IEDs and other traps.
After the fighting stops, we will refocus our efforts on the challenging task of rebuilding nd rehabilitating Marawi. DND/MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/statement-snd-on-death-of-daesh-leaders-isnilon-hapilon-and-omar-maute/
DWDD: PREVENTED | NPA atrocities deterred
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 16): PREVENTED | NPA atrocities deterred
NSFA, Panacan, Davao City (DWDD) – Troops prevented communist/terrorist New People’s Army from conducting atrocities over the weekend after troops from 3rd Infantry Battalion captured six (6) firearms at Sitio Ventura, Wines, Baguio District Davao City on the early evening of October 13 2017.
According to Joint Task Force Haribon, the recovery came after an informant informed 3IB of the location of the firearms and the supposed NPA’s plans of burning some of the equipments of a certain company along Brgy Gumalang, Baguio District, Davao City.
Seized firearms were:
One (1) Barret rifle without serial number
One (1) M14 rifle with serial number 5776933
One (1) Garrand rifle with serial number 813662
One (1) Thompson without serial number with one (1) magazine
One (1) Shotgun (Armscor) with defaced serial number
One (1) Shotgun (Homemade) without serial number with one (1) magazine
On a separate occasion Damilag Patrol Base located at Sitio Damilag, Brgy Mapula, Paquibato District, Davao City prevented a possible atrocities along the said Barangay when a patrol encountered an undetermined number of the NPAs in the early morning of Saturday October 14, 2017.
The encounter however left one CAA killed identified as CAA Allan Macla Lausan while no casualty were reported on the NPA side.
MGen. Noel Clement, Commander Joint Task Force Haribon acknowledge the participation of the communities while grieving for the loss of one CAA.
“We recognize the information being provided by the community, this is a manifestation that the NPAs are not welcome in their respective areas and this should be recognized by the NPAs and allow them to live peacefully. We mourn also for the lost of our CAA, his death will not be in vain as we continue to fight for peace a reason why he volunteered to be with our ranks “ MGen Clement said. JTF Haribon/MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/prevented-npa-atrocities-deterred/
NSFA, Panacan, Davao City (DWDD) – Troops prevented communist/terrorist New People’s Army from conducting atrocities over the weekend after troops from 3rd Infantry Battalion captured six (6) firearms at Sitio Ventura, Wines, Baguio District Davao City on the early evening of October 13 2017.
According to Joint Task Force Haribon, the recovery came after an informant informed 3IB of the location of the firearms and the supposed NPA’s plans of burning some of the equipments of a certain company along Brgy Gumalang, Baguio District, Davao City.
Seized firearms were:
One (1) Barret rifle without serial number
One (1) M14 rifle with serial number 5776933
One (1) Garrand rifle with serial number 813662
One (1) Thompson without serial number with one (1) magazine
One (1) Shotgun (Armscor) with defaced serial number
One (1) Shotgun (Homemade) without serial number with one (1) magazine
On a separate occasion Damilag Patrol Base located at Sitio Damilag, Brgy Mapula, Paquibato District, Davao City prevented a possible atrocities along the said Barangay when a patrol encountered an undetermined number of the NPAs in the early morning of Saturday October 14, 2017.
The encounter however left one CAA killed identified as CAA Allan Macla Lausan while no casualty were reported on the NPA side.
MGen. Noel Clement, Commander Joint Task Force Haribon acknowledge the participation of the communities while grieving for the loss of one CAA.
“We recognize the information being provided by the community, this is a manifestation that the NPAs are not welcome in their respective areas and this should be recognized by the NPAs and allow them to live peacefully. We mourn also for the lost of our CAA, his death will not be in vain as we continue to fight for peace a reason why he volunteered to be with our ranks “ MGen Clement said. JTF Haribon/MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/prevented-npa-atrocities-deterred/
DWDD: APPOINTED | (Ret) MGen Caballes new Defense Assistant Secretary
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 16): APPOINTED | (Ret) MGen Caballes new Defense Assistant Secretary
CAMP GEN EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) – Major General Raul Z. Caballes AFP (Ret), was officially appointed as the Deputy Administrator of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) by President Rodrigo R. Duterte on 27 September 2017, with the rank of Assistant Secretary.
ASec. Caballes has been the Deputy Administrator of PVAO since 02 July 2015. He relinquished his post upon his retirement on 09 July 2017. Prior to this, he was the pioneering Chief of PVAO Veterans Affairs Management Division from 16 August 2013 to 01 July 2015.
His exemplary leadership as PVAO’s Quality Management Representative has contributed immensely to the agency’s ISO 9001:2008 Certification for its Quality Management System (QMS) for Adjudication of Pension Claims. As Chairperson of the PVAO Strategy Management Board, he propelled the successful qualification of PVAO KAGITINGAN Roadmap 2022 to the proficiency stage of the Performance Governance System.
ASec. Caballes is an outstanding manager, military leader, and a decorated soldier. He served as Chief Operating Officer / Executive Vice President – General Manager of the Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association Inc. (AFPMBAI). He was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Communication, Electronics, and Information Systems, J6, AFP from 28 May 2005 to 05 January 2007.
A recipient of the Distinguished Conduct Star (DCS) for his military service, he was also awarded the Outstanding Achievement Medal (OAM), Silver Wing Medal, and 11 Military Merit Awards (MMM).
ASec. Caballes earned two master’s degrees: Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) under the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) on 05 September 1998 and Master of Management, major in Business Management (MMBM) at the University of the Philippines – Cebu on 26 March 1988.
He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Magilas” Class ’76. DND/MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/appointed-ret-mgen-caballes-new-defense-assistant-secretary/
CAMP GEN EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) – Major General Raul Z. Caballes AFP (Ret), was officially appointed as the Deputy Administrator of the Philippine Veterans Affairs Office (PVAO) by President Rodrigo R. Duterte on 27 September 2017, with the rank of Assistant Secretary.
ASec. Caballes has been the Deputy Administrator of PVAO since 02 July 2015. He relinquished his post upon his retirement on 09 July 2017. Prior to this, he was the pioneering Chief of PVAO Veterans Affairs Management Division from 16 August 2013 to 01 July 2015.
His exemplary leadership as PVAO’s Quality Management Representative has contributed immensely to the agency’s ISO 9001:2008 Certification for its Quality Management System (QMS) for Adjudication of Pension Claims. As Chairperson of the PVAO Strategy Management Board, he propelled the successful qualification of PVAO KAGITINGAN Roadmap 2022 to the proficiency stage of the Performance Governance System.
ASec. Caballes is an outstanding manager, military leader, and a decorated soldier. He served as Chief Operating Officer / Executive Vice President – General Manager of the Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association Inc. (AFPMBAI). He was the Deputy Chief of Staff for Communication, Electronics, and Information Systems, J6, AFP from 28 May 2005 to 05 January 2007.
A recipient of the Distinguished Conduct Star (DCS) for his military service, he was also awarded the Outstanding Achievement Medal (OAM), Silver Wing Medal, and 11 Military Merit Awards (MMM).
ASec. Caballes earned two master’s degrees: Master in National Security Administration (MNSA) under the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP) on 05 September 1998 and Master of Management, major in Business Management (MMBM) at the University of the Philippines – Cebu on 26 March 1988.
He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Magilas” Class ’76. DND/MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/appointed-ret-mgen-caballes-new-defense-assistant-secretary/
DWDD: END OF SIEGE IS NEAR | AFP Chief of Staf Gen Eduardo Año on death of Hapilon and Maute (Photos)
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 16): END OF SIEGE IS NEAR | AFP Chief of Staf Gen Eduardo Año on death of Hapilon and Maute (Photos)
CAMP GEN EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) – “ang purpose ng tropa natin is to rescue the hostages, kasi naipon na natin sila sa isang block lang, dalawang building yung kinalalagyan so yung mga hostages ang inirerescue then nagkaroon ng bakbakan dun.”
This was part of the statement made by Gen Eduardo Ano, Chef of Staff, AFP, on describing the events unfolding that led to the death of Daesh-Maute leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute.
According to Gen Ano, they so far recovered seven (terrorist) cadavers including that of Isnilon and Omar and they are still clearing the remaining structures in the main battle area for remaining / wounded Maute stragglers or supporters..
He described the dawn operation, that started around 2 am and ended after 6 AM, as very intense since the fighting has been limited to close-quarters combat and they are not yet declaring the conclusion of the siege until they have made sure that there are no more terrorist presence and are clearing the area of IEDs/booby traps and unexploded ordnance.
The last count was there is 40 remaining terrorist and the death of Omar and Isnilon would start the crumbling of forces of the Daesh-Maute since the two were the Center of Gravity. AES/ALS
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/end-of-siege-is-near-afp-chief-of-staf-gen-eduardo-ano-on-death-of-hapilon-and-maute/
CAMP GEN EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) – “ang purpose ng tropa natin is to rescue the hostages, kasi naipon na natin sila sa isang block lang, dalawang building yung kinalalagyan so yung mga hostages ang inirerescue then nagkaroon ng bakbakan dun.”
This was part of the statement made by Gen Eduardo Ano, Chef of Staff, AFP, on describing the events unfolding that led to the death of Daesh-Maute leaders Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute.
According to Gen Ano, they so far recovered seven (terrorist) cadavers including that of Isnilon and Omar and they are still clearing the remaining structures in the main battle area for remaining / wounded Maute stragglers or supporters..
He described the dawn operation, that started around 2 am and ended after 6 AM, as very intense since the fighting has been limited to close-quarters combat and they are not yet declaring the conclusion of the siege until they have made sure that there are no more terrorist presence and are clearing the area of IEDs/booby traps and unexploded ordnance.
The last count was there is 40 remaining terrorist and the death of Omar and Isnilon would start the crumbling of forces of the Daesh-Maute since the two were the Center of Gravity. AES/ALS
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/end-of-siege-is-near-afp-chief-of-staf-gen-eduardo-ano-on-death-of-hapilon-and-maute/
DWDD: MEDIA STATEMENT | CSAFP on the Neutralization of Hapilon and Maute
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 16): MEDIA STATEMENT | CSAFP on the Neutralization of Hapilon and Maute
This day marks the triumph of good over evil. The day when the labor and sacrifices of your security forces—Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Policemen, and Coast Guard personnel—finally paid off.
Today, with the unwavering support of the government and its people, we have nipped the budding terrorism, stamped out the leaders of the Daesh-inspired terrorist group, and made an unequivocal statement— we will not allow terrorism to reign in Marawi City or elsewhere in the country!
I am confirming that the taunted “emir” of ISIS in the Philippines and Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon and the last of the dreaded Maute Brothers Omarkhayam are both dead. Hapilon and Omar were both neutralized at a dawn raid today while each was dashing for refuge from one building to the other as your AFP’s elite units storm what remains of the former terrorists’ strongholds.
The lifeless bodies of these terrorist leaders were recovered, physically, independently, and positively identified by various individuals including former Maute-ISIS hostages and surrenderers.
With the precise and timely execution of our final plan to crush the terrorist group, the relentless offensives have trimmed down enemy position to the last one of two hectares remaining prior the death of the Hapilon and Omar. The well-orchestrated attacks further demoralized the terrorists who were seen scampering in disarray.
Your troops braved the dangers posed by IEDs and “booby traps” lain in their avenues of advance in search for hostages to rescue.
Their selfless and valiant act led to the rescue from the terrorists of a 2-month old baby among the 20 hostages rescued over the weekend.
As at 16 October 2017, after 147 days of intense fighting, around 824 terrorists were killed; 837 firearms recovered; and 1771 hostages were rescued to include the said 20 hostages.
One hundred Sixty Two (162) of your government security forces were Killed-In-Action and a thousand others more were maimed or Wounded-in-Action in the bid to successfully liberate Marawi.
It will be a matter of days before it can finally be declared that Marawi has been liberated from the clutches of terrorists. From thereon, clearing operations can proceed to pave the way for the reconstruction and rebuilding in Marawi.
I am certain that the neutralization of Hapilon and Omar is the last straw that has broken the camel’s back.
The Marawi Crisis will be over–sooner than later. The resistance of–or what is left of it— the terrorists will crumble.
It’s a dead end. There is nowhere else to go for them.
Needless to say, the remaining terrorist should as well free their hostages and have their dignity intact by letting the non-combatants go.
I have high praises for the Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and even policemen and Coast Guard personnel whose unrelenting and unwavering patience, courage, and determination brought the campaign this far, at this stage of mission accomplishment.
I earnestly request all of us to continue to work—together– in this yet challenging phase of our rise as a people which is the reconstruction and rebuilding, not only of our houses and edifices but also our lives.
Magandang Hapon po. Wassalam!
PAO AFP / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/media-statement-csafp-on-the-neutralization-of-hapilon-and-maute/
This day marks the triumph of good over evil. The day when the labor and sacrifices of your security forces—Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, Policemen, and Coast Guard personnel—finally paid off.
Today, with the unwavering support of the government and its people, we have nipped the budding terrorism, stamped out the leaders of the Daesh-inspired terrorist group, and made an unequivocal statement— we will not allow terrorism to reign in Marawi City or elsewhere in the country!
I am confirming that the taunted “emir” of ISIS in the Philippines and Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon and the last of the dreaded Maute Brothers Omarkhayam are both dead. Hapilon and Omar were both neutralized at a dawn raid today while each was dashing for refuge from one building to the other as your AFP’s elite units storm what remains of the former terrorists’ strongholds.
The lifeless bodies of these terrorist leaders were recovered, physically, independently, and positively identified by various individuals including former Maute-ISIS hostages and surrenderers.
With the precise and timely execution of our final plan to crush the terrorist group, the relentless offensives have trimmed down enemy position to the last one of two hectares remaining prior the death of the Hapilon and Omar. The well-orchestrated attacks further demoralized the terrorists who were seen scampering in disarray.
Your troops braved the dangers posed by IEDs and “booby traps” lain in their avenues of advance in search for hostages to rescue.
Their selfless and valiant act led to the rescue from the terrorists of a 2-month old baby among the 20 hostages rescued over the weekend.
As at 16 October 2017, after 147 days of intense fighting, around 824 terrorists were killed; 837 firearms recovered; and 1771 hostages were rescued to include the said 20 hostages.
One hundred Sixty Two (162) of your government security forces were Killed-In-Action and a thousand others more were maimed or Wounded-in-Action in the bid to successfully liberate Marawi.
It will be a matter of days before it can finally be declared that Marawi has been liberated from the clutches of terrorists. From thereon, clearing operations can proceed to pave the way for the reconstruction and rebuilding in Marawi.
I am certain that the neutralization of Hapilon and Omar is the last straw that has broken the camel’s back.
The Marawi Crisis will be over–sooner than later. The resistance of–or what is left of it— the terrorists will crumble.
It’s a dead end. There is nowhere else to go for them.
Needless to say, the remaining terrorist should as well free their hostages and have their dignity intact by letting the non-combatants go.
I have high praises for the Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines, and even policemen and Coast Guard personnel whose unrelenting and unwavering patience, courage, and determination brought the campaign this far, at this stage of mission accomplishment.
I earnestly request all of us to continue to work—together– in this yet challenging phase of our rise as a people which is the reconstruction and rebuilding, not only of our houses and edifices but also our lives.
Magandang Hapon po. Wassalam!
PAO AFP / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/media-statement-csafp-on-the-neutralization-of-hapilon-and-maute/
DWDD: TREACHERY | NPA disrupts Community Development Support event in Ilocos Sur
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 16): TREACHERY | NPA disrupts Community Development Support event in Ilocos Sur
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – A section of 81st Infantry Battalion was conducting Community Development Support Program (cleaning up and other civic assistance) in the Elementary School of Barangay Patiacan, Quirino, Ilocos Sur at 4 o’clock in the afternoon of October 15, 2017, when they were fired upon by an unknown number of New People’s Army terrorists believed to be members of KLG Montes.
Two soldiers were initially wounded in the incident which eventually resulted to the death of one (1). Both soldiers were immediately given first-aid and transported by barangay officials headed by Barangay Chairman Florentino Bawingan to Quirino Primary Health Care for medication by 5:30 PM. Unfortunately, one (1) casualty was declared Dead On Arrival (DOA) at 6:50 PM due to gunshot wound at his anterior neck, while the other wounded personnel is now in a stable condition. Additional troops are sent to the area to pursue the perpetrators.
The Northern Luzon Command is saddened by this terroristic incident targeting personnel engaged in a community development support activity. Such atrocities are condemned by the people as the NPA hinder the delivery of the basic services and development. The AFP, through NOLCOM, will continue to advance peace and progress to the communities in Luzon. PIO NOLCOM/MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/treachery-npa-disrupts-community-development-support-event-in-ilocos-sur/
CAMP GEN SERVILLANO AQUINO, Tarlac City (DWDD) – A section of 81st Infantry Battalion was conducting Community Development Support Program (cleaning up and other civic assistance) in the Elementary School of Barangay Patiacan, Quirino, Ilocos Sur at 4 o’clock in the afternoon of October 15, 2017, when they were fired upon by an unknown number of New People’s Army terrorists believed to be members of KLG Montes.
Two soldiers were initially wounded in the incident which eventually resulted to the death of one (1). Both soldiers were immediately given first-aid and transported by barangay officials headed by Barangay Chairman Florentino Bawingan to Quirino Primary Health Care for medication by 5:30 PM. Unfortunately, one (1) casualty was declared Dead On Arrival (DOA) at 6:50 PM due to gunshot wound at his anterior neck, while the other wounded personnel is now in a stable condition. Additional troops are sent to the area to pursue the perpetrators.
The Northern Luzon Command is saddened by this terroristic incident targeting personnel engaged in a community development support activity. Such atrocities are condemned by the people as the NPA hinder the delivery of the basic services and development. The AFP, through NOLCOM, will continue to advance peace and progress to the communities in Luzon. PIO NOLCOM/MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2017/10/16/treachery-npa-disrupts-community-development-support-event-in-ilocos-sur/
MILF: “Bakwet sa Syudad” completes its Manila Peace Lobby Mission in Congress
Posted to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Website (Oct 13): “Bakwet sa Syudad” completes its Manila Peace Lobby Mission in Congress
The three-day Manila Peace Lobby Mission dubbed as "Bakwet sa Syudad" was completed on Thursday (October 12) hoping that members of Philippine Congress will listen to the voice of the peace advocates to fast track the passage of the House Bill No. 6475 version of Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) crafted by the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission.
The Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID), the Mission lead convener said that the activity was a “response to the series of consolidation meetings of peace networks to elevate civilian engagement to the policy arena on the imperatives of the peace process and the urgency of the humanitarian appeal.”
It added that the “immediate results of the peace mission are to generate strategic policy support and action towards invigorating the Bangsamoro legislative agenda in Congress and addressing its attendant humanitarian call.”
There are more than 30 CSO leaders coming from Mindanao and in Manila who composed the lobby mission with the participation of Moros, Christians and Indigenous People.
Jehan Usop of the Moro Women Development and Cultural Center (MWDECC) said that they have already talked to Rep. Bai Sandra Sema, Rep. Ruby Sahali, Rep. Pedro Acharon Jr. chairman of Local Government Committee, Rep. Mauyag “Jun” Papandayan Jr. chairman of the Muslim Affairs Committee, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines Pantaleon Alvarez, Jr.
The BBL she said is now in the hands of the representatives and in the committee level. “Pina-aaralan na nila ngayon ang BBL,” Jehan said in Filipino.
The good thing in the BBL according to Ms. Usop is that even though Congress will have their recess from 14th October to 12th November, they will still work on it.
“Umuusad ang BBL ngayon kahit na may recess ang Congress tuloy parin ang trabaho ng committee nila Congresswoman Bai Sanadra Sema,” Jehan disclosed during the intimate talk of the lobby team with the representatives.
Jehan also said that House Speaker Alvares will author the BBL.
When ask if the Congress can pass the BBL this year, the lobby team remain optimistic.
The lobby team on Thursday met the leadership of Presidential Advisers on the Peace Process (OPAPP), and visited the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Among of the agenda brought by the lobbyist during the peace mission are the plight of the Meranaws who has been displaced for almost 5 months since the conflict erupted between government troops and Maute group in Marawi on May 23.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1048/___bakwet_sa_syudad____completes_its_manila_peace_lobby_mission_in_congress
The three-day Manila Peace Lobby Mission dubbed as "Bakwet sa Syudad" was completed on Thursday (October 12) hoping that members of Philippine Congress will listen to the voice of the peace advocates to fast track the passage of the House Bill No. 6475 version of Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) crafted by the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission.
The Initiatives for International Dialogue (IID), the Mission lead convener said that the activity was a “response to the series of consolidation meetings of peace networks to elevate civilian engagement to the policy arena on the imperatives of the peace process and the urgency of the humanitarian appeal.”
It added that the “immediate results of the peace mission are to generate strategic policy support and action towards invigorating the Bangsamoro legislative agenda in Congress and addressing its attendant humanitarian call.”
There are more than 30 CSO leaders coming from Mindanao and in Manila who composed the lobby mission with the participation of Moros, Christians and Indigenous People.
Jehan Usop of the Moro Women Development and Cultural Center (MWDECC) said that they have already talked to Rep. Bai Sandra Sema, Rep. Ruby Sahali, Rep. Pedro Acharon Jr. chairman of Local Government Committee, Rep. Mauyag “Jun” Papandayan Jr. chairman of the Muslim Affairs Committee, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines Pantaleon Alvarez, Jr.
The BBL she said is now in the hands of the representatives and in the committee level. “Pina-aaralan na nila ngayon ang BBL,” Jehan said in Filipino.
The good thing in the BBL according to Ms. Usop is that even though Congress will have their recess from 14th October to 12th November, they will still work on it.
“Umuusad ang BBL ngayon kahit na may recess ang Congress tuloy parin ang trabaho ng committee nila Congresswoman Bai Sanadra Sema,” Jehan disclosed during the intimate talk of the lobby team with the representatives.
Jehan also said that House Speaker Alvares will author the BBL.
When ask if the Congress can pass the BBL this year, the lobby team remain optimistic.
The lobby team on Thursday met the leadership of Presidential Advisers on the Peace Process (OPAPP), and visited the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).
Among of the agenda brought by the lobbyist during the peace mission are the plight of the Meranaws who has been displaced for almost 5 months since the conflict erupted between government troops and Maute group in Marawi on May 23.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1048/___bakwet_sa_syudad____completes_its_manila_peace_lobby_mission_in_congress
MILF: IDB Chair Sahinkaya and members pay courtesy call to MILF Leadership
Posted to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Website (Oct 15): IDB Chair Sahinkaya and members pay courtesy call to MILF Leadership
The Chair of the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB) Ambassador Levent Sahinkaya and his members paid courtesy call to the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation front (MILF) in its administrative camp at Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on October 10, 2017 after visiting Camp Rajamuda, Eastern Mindanao Front in Pikit North Cotabato.
Along with Ambassador Sahinkaya were Major Ishak Ali, Mr. Asbjorn Lode, Ret Col.Baard Lien, staff and members.
On behalf of the Central Committee, MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim welcomed the group cordially. He expressed gladness that the IDB is very active and prepared for its mandate despite that the decommissioning is at a halt being hinged on the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
Chairman Ebrahim gave updates on the status of the draft BBL, its submission to the Office of the President, thereby endorsing same to the House of Congress.
The draft BBL has been filed in congress, authored by House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Jr., House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas, Maguindanao 1st District Rep Bai Sandra Sema, Tawi-Tawi Rep. Ruby Sahali, and co-authored by a hundred more lawmakers.
Looking at how consistent President Rodrigo Duterte is in his effort for the passage of BBL, the MILF remains optimistic, Chairman Ebrahim said. Although, admittedly, he said challenges are seen on how some legislators may treat certain provision, he added.
Ambassador Sahinkaya relates how the IDB is conducting process of decommissioning for the next phase, its preparations and visitation in different MILF camps. They are happy for the assistance and cooperation extended to them. He was very pleased to have come to Camp Darapanan, having to meet the Central Committee of the MILF.
Other concerns brought about by the guests were the issue on extremism and radicalism by some other groups due to frustrations and discontent brought about by the failure of the 16th Congress to pass the BBL, thus delaying the resolution of the Moro Question which was answered eloquently by Chairman Ebrahim.
The meeting may not be described as lengthily done but it was substantive.
The IDB reiterated their commitment for the success of the peace process.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1049/idb-chair-sahinkaya-and-members-pay-courtesy-call-to-milf-leadership
The Chair of the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB) Ambassador Levent Sahinkaya and his members paid courtesy call to the leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation front (MILF) in its administrative camp at Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on October 10, 2017 after visiting Camp Rajamuda, Eastern Mindanao Front in Pikit North Cotabato.
Along with Ambassador Sahinkaya were Major Ishak Ali, Mr. Asbjorn Lode, Ret Col.Baard Lien, staff and members.
On behalf of the Central Committee, MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim welcomed the group cordially. He expressed gladness that the IDB is very active and prepared for its mandate despite that the decommissioning is at a halt being hinged on the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.
Chairman Ebrahim gave updates on the status of the draft BBL, its submission to the Office of the President, thereby endorsing same to the House of Congress.
The draft BBL has been filed in congress, authored by House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, Jr., House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas, Maguindanao 1st District Rep Bai Sandra Sema, Tawi-Tawi Rep. Ruby Sahali, and co-authored by a hundred more lawmakers.
Looking at how consistent President Rodrigo Duterte is in his effort for the passage of BBL, the MILF remains optimistic, Chairman Ebrahim said. Although, admittedly, he said challenges are seen on how some legislators may treat certain provision, he added.
Ambassador Sahinkaya relates how the IDB is conducting process of decommissioning for the next phase, its preparations and visitation in different MILF camps. They are happy for the assistance and cooperation extended to them. He was very pleased to have come to Camp Darapanan, having to meet the Central Committee of the MILF.
Other concerns brought about by the guests were the issue on extremism and radicalism by some other groups due to frustrations and discontent brought about by the failure of the 16th Congress to pass the BBL, thus delaying the resolution of the Moro Question which was answered eloquently by Chairman Ebrahim.
The meeting may not be described as lengthily done but it was substantive.
The IDB reiterated their commitment for the success of the peace process.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1049/idb-chair-sahinkaya-and-members-pay-courtesy-call-to-milf-leadership
MILF: Army Scout Rangers kill Hapilon, Omar Maute (Photo)
Posted to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Website (Oct 17): Army Scout Rangers kill Hapilon, Omar Maute (Photo)
Military sharpshooters belonging to the elite Army Scout Rangers killed Isnilon Hapilon, and Omarkhayam Maute, two leaders of the Marawi siege before dawn yesterday as security forces made their final push to retake the city from militants linked to the Middle East-based Islamic State (IS).
Philstar in its online report today said the two were killed one after the other at separate locations by elite Army Scout Ranger snipers using long-range rifles fitted with night-vision scopes.
“It’s a “clear victory against terrorism”, said Malacanang.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Eduardo Año said President Duterte was “very happy” about the development and expressed his wish to go to the battle-scarred city yesterday morning.
Another high profile militant still in the main battle area in Marawi is Malaysian Dr. Mahmud Ahmad, reportedly a recruiter and financier of IS in the Philippines, Philstar also said in its article.
Eight other foreign terrorists – mostly Indonesians and Malaysians – were believed to be still holed up in Marawi, authorities said.
The Marawi battle, which broke out on May 23, has so far left more than 800 militants, 162 government forces, and 47 civilians dead, according to authorities.
President Duterte had ordered aerial bombing of the militants’ positions, sending them into retreat but leaving the city in ruins. The aerial bombings heavily damaged infrastructure, as well as civilian homes in the Islamic City. Hundreds of thousands of civilians fled to neighboring towns, and Iligan City.
Combatants of the Army’s 8th Scout Ranger Company found the remains of the two terror leaders at separate locations, according senior members of the League of Mayors in Lanao del Sur and incumbent officials of the provincial government.
Military sources said the two were among the more than a dozen gunmen killed in battle in the past days by the elite Rangers, who reportedly used remote-controlled devices to locate the militants’ exact locations.
At Camp Aguinaldo, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said information from a rescued female hostage helped the military trace the building where the two terror leaders were hiding.
“They were able to get Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute. They were both killed. In fact, their faces have already been splashed in the internet and in the websites, plus they were able to recover 17 hostages,” Lorenzana told reporters.(Source: Philstar)
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1050/army_scout_rangers_kill_hapilon__omar_maute
Military sharpshooters belonging to the elite Army Scout Rangers killed Isnilon Hapilon, and Omarkhayam Maute, two leaders of the Marawi siege before dawn yesterday as security forces made their final push to retake the city from militants linked to the Middle East-based Islamic State (IS).
Philstar in its online report today said the two were killed one after the other at separate locations by elite Army Scout Ranger snipers using long-range rifles fitted with night-vision scopes.
“It’s a “clear victory against terrorism”, said Malacanang.
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief Gen. Eduardo Año said President Duterte was “very happy” about the development and expressed his wish to go to the battle-scarred city yesterday morning.
Another high profile militant still in the main battle area in Marawi is Malaysian Dr. Mahmud Ahmad, reportedly a recruiter and financier of IS in the Philippines, Philstar also said in its article.
Eight other foreign terrorists – mostly Indonesians and Malaysians – were believed to be still holed up in Marawi, authorities said.
The Marawi battle, which broke out on May 23, has so far left more than 800 militants, 162 government forces, and 47 civilians dead, according to authorities.
President Duterte had ordered aerial bombing of the militants’ positions, sending them into retreat but leaving the city in ruins. The aerial bombings heavily damaged infrastructure, as well as civilian homes in the Islamic City. Hundreds of thousands of civilians fled to neighboring towns, and Iligan City.
Combatants of the Army’s 8th Scout Ranger Company found the remains of the two terror leaders at separate locations, according senior members of the League of Mayors in Lanao del Sur and incumbent officials of the provincial government.
Military sources said the two were among the more than a dozen gunmen killed in battle in the past days by the elite Rangers, who reportedly used remote-controlled devices to locate the militants’ exact locations.
At Camp Aguinaldo, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said information from a rescued female hostage helped the military trace the building where the two terror leaders were hiding.
“They were able to get Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute. They were both killed. In fact, their faces have already been splashed in the internet and in the websites, plus they were able to recover 17 hostages,” Lorenzana told reporters.(Source: Philstar)
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1050/army_scout_rangers_kill_hapilon__omar_maute
CPP/Ang Bayan: Tumitinding atake sa mga kabataan-estudyante
Propaganda article from the Tagalog edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines Website (Oct 7): Tumitinding atake sa mga kabataan-estudyante
NOONG SETYEMBRE, sunud-sunod ang mga atake sa mga demokratikong karapatan ng mga kabataan-estudyante.
Sa Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) sa kampus nito sa Sta. Mesa, Maynila, unang tinanggal sa pwesto ang kinatawan ng mga mag-aaral sa Board of Regents at nagtalaga ng bagong regent na pinili ng administrasyon. Sinundan ito ng pagpapasara sa upisina at tambayan ng mga organisasyon, gayundin ang publikasyong pangkampus na The Catalyst noong Setyembre 27. Kasabay nito, isinuspinde ng administrasyon ang eleksyon ng konseho ng mga mag-aaral. Para ipatupad ang mga hakbang na ito, dinahas ang mga estudyanteng nagtatanggol rito at pinagbantaan ang mga organisasyong progresibo sa unibersidad.
Layunin ng sunud-sunod na mga atakeng ito na lubusang patahimikin ang mga estudyante at alisin ang mga hadlang sa plano ng administrasyon ng komersyalisasyon ng PUP. Kabilang dito ang ilang taon nang planong itaas ang matrikula at mga bayarin, ipatupad ang planong uniporme at iba pang mga dagdag na mapagkakitaan. Tuluy-tuloy ang protesta ng mga estudyante ng pamantasan para labanan ang mala-batas militar na hakbang ng administrasyon.
Sa University of the Philippines-Diliman, ipinatupad ng administrasyon ng College of Mass Communications ang patakarang nagbabawal sa mga bagong estudyante na sumali sa mga organisasyon sa loob ng kolehiyo. Tinanggal rin ang tambayan ang mga organisasyon at ang upisina ng konseho ng mag-aaral at ng Tinig ng Plaridel, ang publikasyon sa kolehiyo. Habang inaatake ang karapatan ng mga estudyante, pinayagan naman ng administrasyon ng kolehiyo ang pagpasok ng mga upisyal ng pulis para raw sa ilulunsad na ‘communication skills workshop’.
Sa Lyceum of the Philippines University, tinanggal ng administrasyon ang kasalukuyang lupon ng mga editor ng The Sentinel, ang upisyal na pahayagan ng mga estudyante ng pamantasan, at tinanggal ang pondo nito.
Sa Bicol, nadiskubre noong Setyembre 25 na nilagay ng AFP sa kanilang ‘watch-list’ ang mga publikasyong pangkampus ng Camarines Sur Polytechnic College-Nabua (The Spark), Ateneo de Naga University (The Pillars), Mariners Polytechnic College Foundation (Seafarer’s Gazette) at Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (The Stateans).
[Ang Bayan is the official newspaper of the Communist Party of the Philippines. Ang Bayan is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Hiligaynon, Waray and English. Download Ang Bayan from the Philippine Revolution Web Central at www.philippinerevolution.info. Ang Bayan is published fortnightly by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines.]
https://www.philippinerevolution.info/ang_bayan/20171007-tuxadmixadtinxadding-ataxadke-sa-mga-kaxadbaxadtaxadan-esxadtudxadyanxadte/
NOONG SETYEMBRE, sunud-sunod ang mga atake sa mga demokratikong karapatan ng mga kabataan-estudyante.
Sa Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) sa kampus nito sa Sta. Mesa, Maynila, unang tinanggal sa pwesto ang kinatawan ng mga mag-aaral sa Board of Regents at nagtalaga ng bagong regent na pinili ng administrasyon. Sinundan ito ng pagpapasara sa upisina at tambayan ng mga organisasyon, gayundin ang publikasyong pangkampus na The Catalyst noong Setyembre 27. Kasabay nito, isinuspinde ng administrasyon ang eleksyon ng konseho ng mga mag-aaral. Para ipatupad ang mga hakbang na ito, dinahas ang mga estudyanteng nagtatanggol rito at pinagbantaan ang mga organisasyong progresibo sa unibersidad.
Layunin ng sunud-sunod na mga atakeng ito na lubusang patahimikin ang mga estudyante at alisin ang mga hadlang sa plano ng administrasyon ng komersyalisasyon ng PUP. Kabilang dito ang ilang taon nang planong itaas ang matrikula at mga bayarin, ipatupad ang planong uniporme at iba pang mga dagdag na mapagkakitaan. Tuluy-tuloy ang protesta ng mga estudyante ng pamantasan para labanan ang mala-batas militar na hakbang ng administrasyon.
Sa University of the Philippines-Diliman, ipinatupad ng administrasyon ng College of Mass Communications ang patakarang nagbabawal sa mga bagong estudyante na sumali sa mga organisasyon sa loob ng kolehiyo. Tinanggal rin ang tambayan ang mga organisasyon at ang upisina ng konseho ng mag-aaral at ng Tinig ng Plaridel, ang publikasyon sa kolehiyo. Habang inaatake ang karapatan ng mga estudyante, pinayagan naman ng administrasyon ng kolehiyo ang pagpasok ng mga upisyal ng pulis para raw sa ilulunsad na ‘communication skills workshop’.
Sa Lyceum of the Philippines University, tinanggal ng administrasyon ang kasalukuyang lupon ng mga editor ng The Sentinel, ang upisyal na pahayagan ng mga estudyante ng pamantasan, at tinanggal ang pondo nito.
Sa Bicol, nadiskubre noong Setyembre 25 na nilagay ng AFP sa kanilang ‘watch-list’ ang mga publikasyong pangkampus ng Camarines Sur Polytechnic College-Nabua (The Spark), Ateneo de Naga University (The Pillars), Mariners Polytechnic College Foundation (Seafarer’s Gazette) at Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (The Stateans).
[Ang Bayan is the official newspaper of the Communist Party of the Philippines. Ang Bayan is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Hiligaynon, Waray and English. Download Ang Bayan from the Philippine Revolution Web Central at www.philippinerevolution.info. Ang Bayan is published fortnightly by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines.]
https://www.philippinerevolution.info/ang_bayan/20171007-tuxadmixadtinxadding-ataxadke-sa-mga-kaxadbaxadtaxadan-esxadtudxadyanxadte/
CPP/Ang Bayan: Mga sibilyang komunidad sa Batangas, binomba ng AFP
Propaganda article from the Tagalog edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines Website (Oct 7): Mga sibilyang komunidad sa Batangas, binomba ng AFP
Wala mang batas militar sa buong bansa, walang-habas na ipinapatupad ng rehimeng Duterte ang mababagsik na operasyong militar laban sa mamamayan sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa. Patuloy ang pambobomba mula sa himpapawid, panganganyon, istraping, pamamaslang, iligal na pang-aaresto at pagdedetine at maging panununog ng bahay ng mga sibilyan sa ilalim ng Oplan Kapayapaan.
Batangas. Walang habas na pamamaril, istraping at paghuhulog ng bomba ang isinagawa ng 730th Combat Group ng Philippine Air Force at ng 202nd IBde sa mga komunidad sa paligid ng Mt. Banoy noong Setyembre 24. Ito ay matapos makasagupa ng mga elemento ng AFP ang isang yunit ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan-Batangas (Eduardo Dagli Command) sa Barangay Cumba, Batangas City sa parehong araw. Dalawang sibilyan, kabilang ang isang bata, ang naiulat na nasawi sa mga operasyon ng AFP. Umaabot sa 400 pamilya ang napilitang lumikas mula sa mga barangay ng Cumba at Talahib Pandayan para umiwas sa pambobomba. Dahil sa tindi nito, kinansela ang mga klase sa 15 eskwelahan sa kalapit na mga barangay ng Payapa, Talumpok Silangan at Kanluran, Conde at Sto. Domingo, lahat sa Batangas City.
Agad na sumaklolo ang mga nagtataguyod ng karapatang-tao pero hinarang sila sa mga tsekpoynt ng AFP at RPSB noong Setyembre 26. Hindi rin pinapasok sa Barangay Banalo ang mga grupong pinangunahan ng Pilgrims for Peace na maghahatid sana ng relief at magsasagawa ng pagsisiyasat sa kalagayan ng mga bakwit noong Setyembre 30. Kasama ang lokal na gubyerno sa mga humarang sa grupo.
Ang mga barangay ng Sto. Domingo, Cumba, Conde Itaas, Sico, Pinamucan, Simlong, Talahib Pandayan, Talumpok Silangan, Banalo, Lobo, Mabilog na Bundok, ay bahagi ng 29,000 ektaryang lupaing saklaw ng Mt. Banoy at Mt. Nagueling Complex na planong minahin ng mga kumpanyang Mindoro Resources Limited (o MRL Gold) at Egerton Gold ng Canada na may kaugnayan sa Red Mountain Mining ng Australia.
Samantala, nitong Oktubre 6 sa Calatagan, tinamnan ng ebidensya bago iligal na inaresto ng PNP ang apat na myembro ng Samahan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda at Magsasaka sa Baha at Talibayog na aktibo sa paglaban sa pang-aagaw ng lupa ng Asturias Chemical Industries ni Ramon Ang.
Kinilala ang apat na sina Noel Delos Reyes, kapitan ng Barangay Talibayog, at mga lider-masa ng barangay na sina Eduardo Peñafloreda, Senando Marco at Joseph Marasigan.
Quezon. Sinunog ng mga sundalo ng 85th IB ang bahay ng magsasakang si Bryan Panoso at binaril pa ang kanyang kabayo sa Sityo Katmon, Barangay Ilayang Ilog A, Lopez, noong Oktubre 2. Iligal ring inaresto ang ina at kapatid na babae ni Panaso. Ang pandarahas sa pamilya ay isinagawa ng mga sundalo matapos magtamo ng pinsala sa labanan sa isang yunit ng BHB.
Masbate. Arbitraryong inaresto noong Setyembre 27 ng mga pinagsanib na pwersa ng 2nd IB, 96th MICO at RIU 5 ang mga sibilyang sina Dagul Lalaguna, mag-asawang Locloc at Baby Merdegia, Boboy Dela Cruz, Opaw Balayan at Romy Pautan at ang dalawa nitong anak na lalaki, na mga residente ng Sityo Pili ng Barangay San Jose, Uson at Barangay Sawmill, Mobo. Sa katabing baryo naman ng Madao, Uson, dinampot si Ompoy Escovilla at kasama nito na pinagsasampal ng mga sundalo. Iligal ding hinalughog ang kanilang mga bahay. Sinira ang bahay, nilimas at ninakaw pati ang mga kagamitan ng mag-asawang Merdegia kasama na ang P50,000 naipon ng mag-asawa.
Nueva Vizcaya. Tuluy-tuloy ang operasyong militar at pambobomba ng 84th IB ng AFP sa Kasibu na nagresulta sa pagbakwit ng 133 pamilya mula sa mga barangay ng Kakiduguen, Dine, at Biyoy noong Setyembre 16. Kasunod nito, sina Vicente Ollagon, Joshua Hiquiana, Ferdinand Pakiwon, Marilyn Lango at menor-de-edad na si Jogiemar Wayas ay pinaratangang mga kasapi ng BHB at iligal na inaresto noong Setyembre 29 ng PNP at AFP sa Barangay Mabuslo, Bambang. Pawang mga kasapi sila ng Kasibu Inter-Tribal Response for Ecological Development at Samahang Pangkarapatan ng Katutubong Magsasaka at Manggagawa, Inc. Bahagi ang mga organisasyong ito sa barikada ng mamamayan laban sa pagmimina ng Australyanong kumpanyang Royalco at OceanaGold.
North Cotabato. Hindi pa rin tumitigil sa pambobomba ang mga militar sa komunidad at eskwelahan ng mga Lumad. Noong Setyembre 20, isinagawa ang paghuhulog ng bomba malapit sa Fr. Pops Tentorio Memorial School sa bayan ng Magpet.
Leyte. Namatay ang magsasakang si Jason Montalla noong Setyembre 28, dalawang linggo matapos siyang barilin ng tauhan ng 78th IB noong Setyembre 5. Siya ay kasapi ng organisasyon ng maliit na magsasaka, Mag-uuma nga Nagkahiusa (MANA), sa Albuera.
Davao Region. Pinatay ng mga ahente ng AFP ang tagapangulo ng Maragusan Workers Association na si Rene Magayano sa palengke ng Maragusan noong Setyembre 28. Noong Setyembre 26 naman ay pinatay ni Dexter Sallian, tauhan ng 67th IB sa Cateel, Davao Oriental si Toto Lompaodan, kasapi ng Alyansa sa Mag-uuma sa Sidlakang Dabaw (Almasid). Aabot na sa 50 ang mga magsasakang pinatay sa rehiyon ng Davao sa ilalim ng rehimeng Duterte.
Ang Bayan is the official newspaper of the Communist Party of the Philippines. Ang Bayan is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Hiligaynon, Waray and English. Download Ang Bayan from the Philippine Revolution Web Central at www.philippinerevolution.info. Ang Bayan is published fortnightly by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Philippines.]
https://www.philippinerevolution.info/ang_bayan/20171007-mga-sixadbilxadyang-koxadmuxadnixaddad-sa-baxadtaxadngas-bixadnomxadba-ng-afp/
Wala mang batas militar sa buong bansa, walang-habas na ipinapatupad ng rehimeng Duterte ang mababagsik na operasyong militar laban sa mamamayan sa iba’t ibang panig ng bansa. Patuloy ang pambobomba mula sa himpapawid, panganganyon, istraping, pamamaslang, iligal na pang-aaresto at pagdedetine at maging panununog ng bahay ng mga sibilyan sa ilalim ng Oplan Kapayapaan.
Batangas. Walang habas na pamamaril, istraping at paghuhulog ng bomba ang isinagawa ng 730th Combat Group ng Philippine Air Force at ng 202nd IBde sa mga komunidad sa paligid ng Mt. Banoy noong Setyembre 24. Ito ay matapos makasagupa ng mga elemento ng AFP ang isang yunit ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan-Batangas (Eduardo Dagli Command) sa Barangay Cumba, Batangas City sa parehong araw. Dalawang sibilyan, kabilang ang isang bata, ang naiulat na nasawi sa mga operasyon ng AFP. Umaabot sa 400 pamilya ang napilitang lumikas mula sa mga barangay ng Cumba at Talahib Pandayan para umiwas sa pambobomba. Dahil sa tindi nito, kinansela ang mga klase sa 15 eskwelahan sa kalapit na mga barangay ng Payapa, Talumpok Silangan at Kanluran, Conde at Sto. Domingo, lahat sa Batangas City.
Agad na sumaklolo ang mga nagtataguyod ng karapatang-tao pero hinarang sila sa mga tsekpoynt ng AFP at RPSB noong Setyembre 26. Hindi rin pinapasok sa Barangay Banalo ang mga grupong pinangunahan ng Pilgrims for Peace na maghahatid sana ng relief at magsasagawa ng pagsisiyasat sa kalagayan ng mga bakwit noong Setyembre 30. Kasama ang lokal na gubyerno sa mga humarang sa grupo.
Ang mga barangay ng Sto. Domingo, Cumba, Conde Itaas, Sico, Pinamucan, Simlong, Talahib Pandayan, Talumpok Silangan, Banalo, Lobo, Mabilog na Bundok, ay bahagi ng 29,000 ektaryang lupaing saklaw ng Mt. Banoy at Mt. Nagueling Complex na planong minahin ng mga kumpanyang Mindoro Resources Limited (o MRL Gold) at Egerton Gold ng Canada na may kaugnayan sa Red Mountain Mining ng Australia.
Samantala, nitong Oktubre 6 sa Calatagan, tinamnan ng ebidensya bago iligal na inaresto ng PNP ang apat na myembro ng Samahan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda at Magsasaka sa Baha at Talibayog na aktibo sa paglaban sa pang-aagaw ng lupa ng Asturias Chemical Industries ni Ramon Ang.
Kinilala ang apat na sina Noel Delos Reyes, kapitan ng Barangay Talibayog, at mga lider-masa ng barangay na sina Eduardo Peñafloreda, Senando Marco at Joseph Marasigan.
Quezon. Sinunog ng mga sundalo ng 85th IB ang bahay ng magsasakang si Bryan Panoso at binaril pa ang kanyang kabayo sa Sityo Katmon, Barangay Ilayang Ilog A, Lopez, noong Oktubre 2. Iligal ring inaresto ang ina at kapatid na babae ni Panaso. Ang pandarahas sa pamilya ay isinagawa ng mga sundalo matapos magtamo ng pinsala sa labanan sa isang yunit ng BHB.
Masbate. Arbitraryong inaresto noong Setyembre 27 ng mga pinagsanib na pwersa ng 2nd IB, 96th MICO at RIU 5 ang mga sibilyang sina Dagul Lalaguna, mag-asawang Locloc at Baby Merdegia, Boboy Dela Cruz, Opaw Balayan at Romy Pautan at ang dalawa nitong anak na lalaki, na mga residente ng Sityo Pili ng Barangay San Jose, Uson at Barangay Sawmill, Mobo. Sa katabing baryo naman ng Madao, Uson, dinampot si Ompoy Escovilla at kasama nito na pinagsasampal ng mga sundalo. Iligal ding hinalughog ang kanilang mga bahay. Sinira ang bahay, nilimas at ninakaw pati ang mga kagamitan ng mag-asawang Merdegia kasama na ang P50,000 naipon ng mag-asawa.
Nueva Vizcaya. Tuluy-tuloy ang operasyong militar at pambobomba ng 84th IB ng AFP sa Kasibu na nagresulta sa pagbakwit ng 133 pamilya mula sa mga barangay ng Kakiduguen, Dine, at Biyoy noong Setyembre 16. Kasunod nito, sina Vicente Ollagon, Joshua Hiquiana, Ferdinand Pakiwon, Marilyn Lango at menor-de-edad na si Jogiemar Wayas ay pinaratangang mga kasapi ng BHB at iligal na inaresto noong Setyembre 29 ng PNP at AFP sa Barangay Mabuslo, Bambang. Pawang mga kasapi sila ng Kasibu Inter-Tribal Response for Ecological Development at Samahang Pangkarapatan ng Katutubong Magsasaka at Manggagawa, Inc. Bahagi ang mga organisasyong ito sa barikada ng mamamayan laban sa pagmimina ng Australyanong kumpanyang Royalco at OceanaGold.
North Cotabato. Hindi pa rin tumitigil sa pambobomba ang mga militar sa komunidad at eskwelahan ng mga Lumad. Noong Setyembre 20, isinagawa ang paghuhulog ng bomba malapit sa Fr. Pops Tentorio Memorial School sa bayan ng Magpet.
Leyte. Namatay ang magsasakang si Jason Montalla noong Setyembre 28, dalawang linggo matapos siyang barilin ng tauhan ng 78th IB noong Setyembre 5. Siya ay kasapi ng organisasyon ng maliit na magsasaka, Mag-uuma nga Nagkahiusa (MANA), sa Albuera.
Davao Region. Pinatay ng mga ahente ng AFP ang tagapangulo ng Maragusan Workers Association na si Rene Magayano sa palengke ng Maragusan noong Setyembre 28. Noong Setyembre 26 naman ay pinatay ni Dexter Sallian, tauhan ng 67th IB sa Cateel, Davao Oriental si Toto Lompaodan, kasapi ng Alyansa sa Mag-uuma sa Sidlakang Dabaw (Almasid). Aabot na sa 50 ang mga magsasakang pinatay sa rehiyon ng Davao sa ilalim ng rehimeng Duterte.
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