From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 22): AFP belittles Joma's ouster threats vs. Duterte
The military is not keen on taking seriously Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria Sison's claims that the New People's Army (NPA) guerillas are now ready to oust President Rodrigo Duterte following the latter's decision to suspend informal peace talks with the rebels, pending a three-month review of all previous agreements.
"There have been peace talks after another that have failed in the past. And each time, they were trying to oust the President -- but never came close enough to at least unsettle a Commander-in-Chief," Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson, Col. Edgard Arevalo, said in a message to reporters Friday.
Arevalo added that Sison's threats seemed to be unfounded as NPA guerillas and their supporters continue to surrender to government forces in record numbers for the past few months.
"We do not know where Mr. Sison derives his temerity to make such a threat when members of the terrorist NPA continue to surrender in droves in the face of the AFP’s tactical, intelligence, and civil-military operations that enjoy the support of the Filipino people," he said.
Arevalo also assured the public that it is supporting all efforts to attain just and lasting peace.
Last week, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza announced that the government is not yet ready to resume formal peace talks with the CPP set in Oslo, Norway on June 28-30 to allow the public to engage more in the peace process.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1039183
Friday, June 22, 2018
DWDD: SCREENED | 23IB accepts Candidate Soldier (CS) Applicants
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 22): SCREENED | 23IB accepts Candidate Soldier (CS) Applicants
JAMBOREE SITE, Purok-6, Brgy Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte (DWDD) – On June 19, 2018, soldiers of the 23rd Infantry “Masigasig” Battalion facilitated the conduct of pre-screening board and evaluated their requirements needed for AFPSAT Examination on 21-22 June 2018 at Hqs 15RCDG, Barangay Bancasi, Butuan City for the regular applicants of Candidate Soldier (CS), Officer Preparatory Course (OPC) and Officer Candidate Course (OCC) held at Headquarters 23IB at Jamboree Site, Brgy Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte.
The applicants came from the different conflict-affected barangays were the Community Support Program (CSP) Teams of 23IB are currently immersed. 23IB / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/screened-23ib-accepts-candidate-soldier-cs-applicants/
JAMBOREE SITE, Purok-6, Brgy Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte (DWDD) – On June 19, 2018, soldiers of the 23rd Infantry “Masigasig” Battalion facilitated the conduct of pre-screening board and evaluated their requirements needed for AFPSAT Examination on 21-22 June 2018 at Hqs 15RCDG, Barangay Bancasi, Butuan City for the regular applicants of Candidate Soldier (CS), Officer Preparatory Course (OPC) and Officer Candidate Course (OCC) held at Headquarters 23IB at Jamboree Site, Brgy Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte.
The applicants came from the different conflict-affected barangays were the Community Support Program (CSP) Teams of 23IB are currently immersed. 23IB / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/screened-23ib-accepts-candidate-soldier-cs-applicants/
DWDD: BETTER LIFE | 36IB and DILG SDS facilitates E-CLIP orientation of former rebels
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 22): BETTER LIFE | 36IB and DILG SDS facilitates E-CLIP orientation of former rebels
TAGO, Surigao Del Sur (DWDD) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in partnership w/ the provincial government of Surigao del Sur & 36th Infantry “Valor” Battalion held an Orientation for the Enhanced-Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) cum CLIP Enrolment held at the 36th IB Headquarters at Barangay Dayoan, Tago, Surigao del Sur.
The DILG Surigao Sur presented the overview of the E-CLIP that includes its composition, functions, and the flow of enrollment process. While the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) & Techncial Education and Skills Development Agency (TESDA) gave updates, priority intervention programs, projects & activities that could benefit the former rebels. 36IB / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/better-life-36ib-and-dilg-sds-facilitates-e-clip-orientation-of-former-rebels/
TAGO, Surigao Del Sur (DWDD) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in partnership w/ the provincial government of Surigao del Sur & 36th Infantry “Valor” Battalion held an Orientation for the Enhanced-Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) cum CLIP Enrolment held at the 36th IB Headquarters at Barangay Dayoan, Tago, Surigao del Sur.
The DILG Surigao Sur presented the overview of the E-CLIP that includes its composition, functions, and the flow of enrollment process. While the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) & Techncial Education and Skills Development Agency (TESDA) gave updates, priority intervention programs, projects & activities that could benefit the former rebels. 36IB / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/better-life-36ib-and-dilg-sds-facilitates-e-clip-orientation-of-former-rebels/
DWDD: VOLUNTARY SURRENDERED | Campaign vs loose firearms continues to step up in Datu Piang
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 22): VOLUNTARY SURRENDERED | Campaign vs loose firearms continues to step up in Datu Piang
CAMP GEN GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao – The campaign of the government against proliferation of loose firearms has continued to step up in Datu Piang town of Maguindanao province.
10 more loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered this morning, June 21, 2018, to 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion Commander Alvin G. Iyog and 601st Infantry Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Deosdado C. Carreon.
The firearms were turned-over during the town’s Peace and Order Council and Anti-Drug Abuse Council meeting held at the municipal gymnasium led by Datu Piang Mayor Genuine P. Kamaong.
Among those firearms were two 60mm mortar, 4 M79 grenade launchers, 1 caliber .50 Barret, two 9mm pistol, one 12-gauge shotgun.
Mayor Kamaong expressed his gratitude for the cooperation of his Barangay Captains to support the government’s campaign against loose firearms.
“We will sustain our campaign against loose firearms in partnership with the Local Government Units,” Brigadier General Carreon said.
“The continuous turn-over of firearms is a clear manifestation of the sincere support of the civilians against loose firearms as this will help prevent crimes and other acts of violence,” 6th Infantry Division Commander Brigadier General Cirilito E. Sobejana said.
Datu Piang town also surrendered 16 loose firearms last April 7 to the Army. 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/voluntary-surrendered-campaign-vs-loose-firearms-continues-to-step-up-in-datu-piang/
CAMP GEN GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao – The campaign of the government against proliferation of loose firearms has continued to step up in Datu Piang town of Maguindanao province.
10 more loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered this morning, June 21, 2018, to 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion Commander Alvin G. Iyog and 601st Infantry Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Deosdado C. Carreon.
The firearms were turned-over during the town’s Peace and Order Council and Anti-Drug Abuse Council meeting held at the municipal gymnasium led by Datu Piang Mayor Genuine P. Kamaong.
Among those firearms were two 60mm mortar, 4 M79 grenade launchers, 1 caliber .50 Barret, two 9mm pistol, one 12-gauge shotgun.
Mayor Kamaong expressed his gratitude for the cooperation of his Barangay Captains to support the government’s campaign against loose firearms.
“We will sustain our campaign against loose firearms in partnership with the Local Government Units,” Brigadier General Carreon said.
“The continuous turn-over of firearms is a clear manifestation of the sincere support of the civilians against loose firearms as this will help prevent crimes and other acts of violence,” 6th Infantry Division Commander Brigadier General Cirilito E. Sobejana said.
Datu Piang town also surrendered 16 loose firearms last April 7 to the Army. 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/voluntary-surrendered-campaign-vs-loose-firearms-continues-to-step-up-in-datu-piang/
DWDD: BALIK BARIL PROGRAM | 150 unlicensed guns surrendered in Matalam town
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 22): BALIK BARIL PROGRAM | 150 unlicensed guns surrendered in Matalam town
CAMP GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – A total of 150 unlicensed guns was surrendered by Local government officials of Matalam town of North Cotabato province yesterday afternoon, June 20, 2018.
The surrendered firearms were turned over in a ceremony at the town’s municipal gymnasium led by Matalam Mayor Cheryl V. Catamco, which were presented to North Cotabato Governor Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza and 6th Infantry Division Commander Brig. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana,
Also in attendance were 602nd Brigade Commander Col. Alfredo V Rosario Jr, 603rd Brigade Commander Brigadier General Jesus Sarsagat, Police Director Police Senior Supt. Maximo Layugan, Bangsamoro Council of Elders, and Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Moro National Liberation Front leaders.
The firearms surrendered included the following: 67 homemade 12-gauge shotgun, 28 Garrand rifles, 10 carbines, 6 M79 rifles, 16 Springfield rifles, 5 Barret rifles, 3 M14 rifle, 1 Colt rifle, 1 automatic rifle, 3 caliber 38 pistols, 1 caliber 357 pistol, 1 pistol, 1 mortar, 3 sub-machine gun, and two 12-gauge pistol.
These firearms were collected from the 34 barangays of the town through the government’s Balik-Baril Program with the efforts of 7th Infantry Battalion under 602nd Infantry Brigade.
“I would like to commend the support and effort of the stakeholders involved for making this activity successful. We have just taken one big stride towards a peaceful community thru eradication of loose firearms,” Sobejana said.
“The disarmament program of the government will continue until loose firearms are totally eradicated in the community, the Commander added. The local government of Matalam was the third municipality in the Province of North Cotabato which participated in the firearms reduction program of the government. The municipalities of Carmen and Midsayap have surrendered loose firearms last April 19 and April 26, respectively, of this year.” 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/balik-baril-program-150-unlicensed-guns-surrendered-in-matalam-town/
CAMP GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – A total of 150 unlicensed guns was surrendered by Local government officials of Matalam town of North Cotabato province yesterday afternoon, June 20, 2018.
The surrendered firearms were turned over in a ceremony at the town’s municipal gymnasium led by Matalam Mayor Cheryl V. Catamco, which were presented to North Cotabato Governor Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza and 6th Infantry Division Commander Brig. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana,
Also in attendance were 602nd Brigade Commander Col. Alfredo V Rosario Jr, 603rd Brigade Commander Brigadier General Jesus Sarsagat, Police Director Police Senior Supt. Maximo Layugan, Bangsamoro Council of Elders, and Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Moro National Liberation Front leaders.
The firearms surrendered included the following: 67 homemade 12-gauge shotgun, 28 Garrand rifles, 10 carbines, 6 M79 rifles, 16 Springfield rifles, 5 Barret rifles, 3 M14 rifle, 1 Colt rifle, 1 automatic rifle, 3 caliber 38 pistols, 1 caliber 357 pistol, 1 pistol, 1 mortar, 3 sub-machine gun, and two 12-gauge pistol.
These firearms were collected from the 34 barangays of the town through the government’s Balik-Baril Program with the efforts of 7th Infantry Battalion under 602nd Infantry Brigade.
“I would like to commend the support and effort of the stakeholders involved for making this activity successful. We have just taken one big stride towards a peaceful community thru eradication of loose firearms,” Sobejana said.
“The disarmament program of the government will continue until loose firearms are totally eradicated in the community, the Commander added. The local government of Matalam was the third municipality in the Province of North Cotabato which participated in the firearms reduction program of the government. The municipalities of Carmen and Midsayap have surrendered loose firearms last April 19 and April 26, respectively, of this year.” 6DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/balik-baril-program-150-unlicensed-guns-surrendered-in-matalam-town/
DWDD: CREATING PARTNERSHIP | Former rebels in Agusan Del Norte gets Educational Assistance
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 22): CREATING PARTNERSHIP | Former rebels in Agusan Del Norte gets Educational Assistance
AGUSAN DEL NORTE (DWDD) – Former rebels in Agusan Del Norte are now enjoying the benefits of returning to the fold of the law.
According to Cpt Al Anthony B Pueblas, Civil-Military Officer, 402nd Infantry Brigade, during the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) Inter-Agency Coordination meeting held at the PIPC PEEDMO Conference room Butuan City, Department of Education – Agusan del Norte Division presented that a total of seventeen (17) former rebels (FRs) from the 402IBDe were enrolled in Alternative Learning System (ALS), ten (10) in secondary level of which are scheduled to undergo the Accreditation and Equivalency test (A and E) in order for them to immediately enroll to college while seven (7) are in the elementary level. 402IBDe / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/creating-partnership-former-rebels-in-agusan-del-norte-gets-educational-assistance/
AGUSAN DEL NORTE (DWDD) – Former rebels in Agusan Del Norte are now enjoying the benefits of returning to the fold of the law.
According to Cpt Al Anthony B Pueblas, Civil-Military Officer, 402nd Infantry Brigade, during the Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) Inter-Agency Coordination meeting held at the PIPC PEEDMO Conference room Butuan City, Department of Education – Agusan del Norte Division presented that a total of seventeen (17) former rebels (FRs) from the 402IBDe were enrolled in Alternative Learning System (ALS), ten (10) in secondary level of which are scheduled to undergo the Accreditation and Equivalency test (A and E) in order for them to immediately enroll to college while seven (7) are in the elementary level. 402IBDe / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/creating-partnership-former-rebels-in-agusan-del-norte-gets-educational-assistance/
DWDD: NEUTRALIZED | 78IB ends terror activity of Ka Santoy/Padi in Carigara, Leyte
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 22): NEUTRALIZED | 78IB ends terror activity of Ka Santoy/Padi in Carigara, Leyte
CAMP GENERAL VICENTE LUKBAN, CATBALOGAN CITY – A CPP-NPA Terrorist (CNT) cadre was killed in a firefight with troops from 78th Infantry (Warrior) Battalion on Saturday afternoon in Carigara, Leyte.
Items recovered from Ka Santoy / Padi
The end result of information sharing between the communities and authorities on the presence of the terrorists conducting extortion activities, the operation of 78IB led to the demise of the casualty known by his pseudonym, Santoy/Padi was a political instructor and squad leader of Baking Squad, Apoy Platoon of the Front Committee Leyte.
Recovered during the encounter were the following: one cal. 9mm pistol Caspian made loaded with four bullets and one cal. 9mm Colt MK IV cal. loaded with 8 bullets, one fragmentation grenade, subversive documents, medical paraphernalia, half sack of rice and personal belongings of the fleeing terrorists.
Also apprehended was Mrs. Cristita Q. Rendora, owner of the house which was occupied by the CNTs during the firefight. Found in her possession was a fragmentation grenade, thus, she was later turned over to the local PNP for proper disposition and filing of charges.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victim. It is tragic that they have taken-up arms against the Filipino nation when the Filipino people understand that only through peace we can achieve development and social justice be attained,” Brig. Gen. Lope C. Dagoy, 802nd, Brigade Commander stated. 78IB / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/neutralized-78ib-ends-terror-activity-of-ka-santoypadi-in-carigara-leyte/
CAMP GENERAL VICENTE LUKBAN, CATBALOGAN CITY – A CPP-NPA Terrorist (CNT) cadre was killed in a firefight with troops from 78th Infantry (Warrior) Battalion on Saturday afternoon in Carigara, Leyte.
Items recovered from Ka Santoy / Padi
The end result of information sharing between the communities and authorities on the presence of the terrorists conducting extortion activities, the operation of 78IB led to the demise of the casualty known by his pseudonym, Santoy/Padi was a political instructor and squad leader of Baking Squad, Apoy Platoon of the Front Committee Leyte.
Recovered during the encounter were the following: one cal. 9mm pistol Caspian made loaded with four bullets and one cal. 9mm Colt MK IV cal. loaded with 8 bullets, one fragmentation grenade, subversive documents, medical paraphernalia, half sack of rice and personal belongings of the fleeing terrorists.
Also apprehended was Mrs. Cristita Q. Rendora, owner of the house which was occupied by the CNTs during the firefight. Found in her possession was a fragmentation grenade, thus, she was later turned over to the local PNP for proper disposition and filing of charges.
“We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victim. It is tragic that they have taken-up arms against the Filipino nation when the Filipino people understand that only through peace we can achieve development and social justice be attained,” Brig. Gen. Lope C. Dagoy, 802nd, Brigade Commander stated. 78IB / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/neutralized-78ib-ends-terror-activity-of-ka-santoypadi-in-carigara-leyte/
DWDD: INTENSIFIED OPERATIONS | 303IBDe to secure government projects
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 22): INTENSIFIED OPERATIONS | 303IBDe to secure government projects
BACOLOD CITY (DWDD) – Newly-installed 303rd Infantry Brigade commander Colonel Alberto Desoyo vowed to continuously secure government projects after communist terrorist burned heavy equipment in southern Negros last month.
Col Desoyo was advised by Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. to link up with government agencies regarding ongoing projects in Negros Occidental.
It can be recalled that last month, suspected Communist terrorist members burned heavy equipment and construction materials for a water dam project in Barangay Tan-awan in Kabankalan City. These rebels also destroyed heavy equipment of two private construction firms contracted by the government to build farm-to-market roads in the hinterland barangays of Mabinay, Negros Oriental.
Col Desoyo promised that they are further investigating the series of violent incidents by Communist terrorist in Guihulngan City and neighboring areas, with the help of the newly-arrived 94th Infantry Battalion. 303IBde / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/intensified-operations-303ibde-to-secure-government-projects/
BACOLOD CITY (DWDD) – Newly-installed 303rd Infantry Brigade commander Colonel Alberto Desoyo vowed to continuously secure government projects after communist terrorist burned heavy equipment in southern Negros last month.
Col Desoyo was advised by Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr. to link up with government agencies regarding ongoing projects in Negros Occidental.
It can be recalled that last month, suspected Communist terrorist members burned heavy equipment and construction materials for a water dam project in Barangay Tan-awan in Kabankalan City. These rebels also destroyed heavy equipment of two private construction firms contracted by the government to build farm-to-market roads in the hinterland barangays of Mabinay, Negros Oriental.
Col Desoyo promised that they are further investigating the series of violent incidents by Communist terrorist in Guihulngan City and neighboring areas, with the help of the newly-arrived 94th Infantry Battalion. 303IBde / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/intensified-operations-303ibde-to-secure-government-projects/
DWDD: LONGING FOR PEACE | 9 CPP-NPA rebels surrender to 7ID
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 22): LONGING FOR PEACE | 9 CPP-NPA rebels surrender to 7ID
FORT RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija (DWDD) – The Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry “Kaugnay” Division (7ID) received the surrender of nine (9) members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA).
According to Major General Felimon T. Santos Jr., 7ID commander, the surrenderees are members of Militiang Bayan, Bayan Muna and the Communist Terrorist Groups. They will first receive livelihood assistance from the 7ID while the local government is processing their Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP).
MGen Santos added that the 7th Civil-Military Operations Battalion and 84th Infantry Battalion were instrumental in the surrender of the rebels.
The surrenderees also turned-over 12 firearms, including: one (1) shotgun; two (2) US Springfield M1903 caliber .30 bolt action rifles; two (2) caliber .38 Smith and Wesson revolvers; three (3) improvised 12-gauge shotguns; one (1) improvised 20-gauge shotgun; two (2) caliber .22 converted Armscor Air Rifles; one (1) improvised Springfield 5.56mm and various ammunition.
The rebel returnees abandoned the Communist cause because of their longing to live normal lives with their family, aside from the persuasion of benefits and privileges that they will get from the government through ECLIP, where each surrenderee will receive a total amount of PHP65,000, of which, PHP15,000 is an immediate financial assistance while PHP50,000 will be given as livelihood aid.
This is aside from the compensation they will receive in exchange for the firearms they surrendered depending on the valuation of weapons which would range from PHP2,000 to PHP2 million. 7DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/longing-for-peace-9-cpp-npa-rebels-surrender-to-7id/
FORT RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija (DWDD) – The Philippine Army’s 7th Infantry “Kaugnay” Division (7ID) received the surrender of nine (9) members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA).
According to Major General Felimon T. Santos Jr., 7ID commander, the surrenderees are members of Militiang Bayan, Bayan Muna and the Communist Terrorist Groups. They will first receive livelihood assistance from the 7ID while the local government is processing their Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP).
MGen Santos added that the 7th Civil-Military Operations Battalion and 84th Infantry Battalion were instrumental in the surrender of the rebels.
The surrenderees also turned-over 12 firearms, including: one (1) shotgun; two (2) US Springfield M1903 caliber .30 bolt action rifles; two (2) caliber .38 Smith and Wesson revolvers; three (3) improvised 12-gauge shotguns; one (1) improvised 20-gauge shotgun; two (2) caliber .22 converted Armscor Air Rifles; one (1) improvised Springfield 5.56mm and various ammunition.
The rebel returnees abandoned the Communist cause because of their longing to live normal lives with their family, aside from the persuasion of benefits and privileges that they will get from the government through ECLIP, where each surrenderee will receive a total amount of PHP65,000, of which, PHP15,000 is an immediate financial assistance while PHP50,000 will be given as livelihood aid.
This is aside from the compensation they will receive in exchange for the firearms they surrendered depending on the valuation of weapons which would range from PHP2,000 to PHP2 million. 7DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/longing-for-peace-9-cpp-npa-rebels-surrender-to-7id/
DWDD: ATROCITIES STOPPED | 47IB captures top CPP-NPA Terror Leader in Bohol
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 22): ATROCITIES STOPPED | 47IB captures top CPP-NPA Terror Leader in Bohol
CAMP GOV CHATTO, Tubigon, Bohol – A high-ranking CPP-NPA Terrorist leader was captured by joint Philippine Army-PNP operatives recently.
Pedro Lumantas a.k.a Dadoy/Andoy/Didoy
Pedro Lumantas a.k.a Dadoy/Andoy/Didoy was captured by the operatives of 47th Infantry “Katapatan” Battalion and Bohol-PNP by virtue of arrest warrant for multiple murder charges while getting medical treatment for gun shot wound at Ramiro Hospital in Tagbilaran City on June 16, 2018. The arrest warrant was issued by Judge Suceso A Arcamo, RTC 47, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
Lumantas is a Deputy Secretary of Bohol Party Committee, Komiteng Rehiyon Southern Bohol of the said terrorist organization.
The said terrorist leader has been involved in the series of atrocities in Cebu and Bohol including the recent merciless killings of two (2) CAFGUs last April and May 2018. He was turned over to the PNP for proper disposition.
The 3rd Infantry “Spearhead” Division under the leadership of BGen Dinoh Dolina, believes that the arrest of Lumantas is a big blow on the extortion and terrorist activities of the CPP-NPA Terrorist. The Command attributed this accomplishment to the Boholanos who have been displaying their vigilance especially in giving accurate information on the whereabouts and activities of these terrorists.
This Command also reiterated its call to the CPP-NPAs to lay down their arms and abandon the senseless and failed armed-struggle and return to the folds of the government. “Your government is much willing to help and assist you to start a new and peaceful life together with your family.” 47IB Katapatan / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/atrocities-stopped-47ib-captures-top-cpp-npa-terror-leader-in-bohol/
CAMP GOV CHATTO, Tubigon, Bohol – A high-ranking CPP-NPA Terrorist leader was captured by joint Philippine Army-PNP operatives recently.
Pedro Lumantas a.k.a Dadoy/Andoy/Didoy
Pedro Lumantas a.k.a Dadoy/Andoy/Didoy was captured by the operatives of 47th Infantry “Katapatan” Battalion and Bohol-PNP by virtue of arrest warrant for multiple murder charges while getting medical treatment for gun shot wound at Ramiro Hospital in Tagbilaran City on June 16, 2018. The arrest warrant was issued by Judge Suceso A Arcamo, RTC 47, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.
Lumantas is a Deputy Secretary of Bohol Party Committee, Komiteng Rehiyon Southern Bohol of the said terrorist organization.
The said terrorist leader has been involved in the series of atrocities in Cebu and Bohol including the recent merciless killings of two (2) CAFGUs last April and May 2018. He was turned over to the PNP for proper disposition.
The 3rd Infantry “Spearhead” Division under the leadership of BGen Dinoh Dolina, believes that the arrest of Lumantas is a big blow on the extortion and terrorist activities of the CPP-NPA Terrorist. The Command attributed this accomplishment to the Boholanos who have been displaying their vigilance especially in giving accurate information on the whereabouts and activities of these terrorists.
This Command also reiterated its call to the CPP-NPAs to lay down their arms and abandon the senseless and failed armed-struggle and return to the folds of the government. “Your government is much willing to help and assist you to start a new and peaceful life together with your family.” 47IB Katapatan / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/22/atrocities-stopped-47ib-captures-top-cpp-npa-terror-leader-in-bohol/
DWDD: COMBINED EXERCISE | PA, Australian Army Combined Urban Operations Training
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 21): COMBINED EXERCISE | PA, Australian Army Combined Urban Operations Training
CAMP PERALTA, Jamindan, Capiz (DWDD) – The Philippine Army (PA) and Australian Army held a successful Combined Urban Operations Training (CUOT) at the 3rd Infantry “Spear” Division Headquarter at Camp Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz.
According to 3ID spokesperson Captain Eduardo Precioso, the combined military exercise commenced last May 27, 2018 ang ended yesterday, June 20, 2018.
One of the highlights of the activity was a 20-minute Capability Demonstration, held at the Operation Control (OPCON) unit compound at the 3rd Infantry Division.
Captain Precioso added that the month-long exercise aims to increase the knowledge and skills of both armies in the area of interoperability, tactics, techniques and procedures for urban operations.
CUOT also galvanized the unity between armies of the Philippines and Australia.
The closing ceremony was attended by members of the MobileTraining Team (MTT) from the Joint Task Group 629 of the Australian Defense Force, headed by its Commanding Officer Lt Col Judd Finger. 3DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/21/combined-exercise-pa-australian-army-combined-urban-operations-training/
CAMP PERALTA, Jamindan, Capiz (DWDD) – The Philippine Army (PA) and Australian Army held a successful Combined Urban Operations Training (CUOT) at the 3rd Infantry “Spear” Division Headquarter at Camp Peralta in Jamindan, Capiz.
According to 3ID spokesperson Captain Eduardo Precioso, the combined military exercise commenced last May 27, 2018 ang ended yesterday, June 20, 2018.
One of the highlights of the activity was a 20-minute Capability Demonstration, held at the Operation Control (OPCON) unit compound at the 3rd Infantry Division.
Captain Precioso added that the month-long exercise aims to increase the knowledge and skills of both armies in the area of interoperability, tactics, techniques and procedures for urban operations.
CUOT also galvanized the unity between armies of the Philippines and Australia.
The closing ceremony was attended by members of the MobileTraining Team (MTT) from the Joint Task Group 629 of the Australian Defense Force, headed by its Commanding Officer Lt Col Judd Finger. 3DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/21/combined-exercise-pa-australian-army-combined-urban-operations-training/
DWDD: 23IB clashed with NPAs in MIsamis Oriental
From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 21): 23IB clashed with NPAs in MIsamis Oriental
BANCASI, Butuan City – Soldiers from the 23rd Infantry “Masigasig” Battalion seized one AK-47 assault rifle and 12 backpacks from the NPAs when they clashed with Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) in the remote village of Brgy Abunda, a town of Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, June 19, 2018, Tuesday.
According to Cpt Al Anthony B Pueblas, CMO Officer 402Bde, a platoon size of soldiers from the 23rd IB overran the terrorist camp that could accommodate more or less sixty (60) CNTs.
BGen Franco Nemesio M Gacal AFP, Commander, 402Bde, said based on civilians’ reports reaching them, the CNTs were conducting extortion activities in the village which prompted the army commander to launch security operations.
“There were no casualties on our troops while two NPAs were reportedly killed in the said encounter. We are still verifying the report with some locals,” BGen Gacal added.
LTC Francisco Molina Jr, the 23rd IB Commander, said at least 30 rebels believed to be members of Guerrilla Front 4A, NCMRC were involved in the clash in Sitio Migragang, which took place at 07:20 a.m. 403IBDe CMO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/21/23ib-clashed-with-npas-in-misamis-oriental/
BANCASI, Butuan City – Soldiers from the 23rd Infantry “Masigasig” Battalion seized one AK-47 assault rifle and 12 backpacks from the NPAs when they clashed with Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) in the remote village of Brgy Abunda, a town of Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental, June 19, 2018, Tuesday.
According to Cpt Al Anthony B Pueblas, CMO Officer 402Bde, a platoon size of soldiers from the 23rd IB overran the terrorist camp that could accommodate more or less sixty (60) CNTs.
BGen Franco Nemesio M Gacal AFP, Commander, 402Bde, said based on civilians’ reports reaching them, the CNTs were conducting extortion activities in the village which prompted the army commander to launch security operations.
“There were no casualties on our troops while two NPAs were reportedly killed in the said encounter. We are still verifying the report with some locals,” BGen Gacal added.
LTC Francisco Molina Jr, the 23rd IB Commander, said at least 30 rebels believed to be members of Guerrilla Front 4A, NCMRC were involved in the clash in Sitio Migragang, which took place at 07:20 a.m. 403IBDe CMO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/06/21/23ib-clashed-with-npas-in-misamis-oriental/
DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Armed Conflict in Lanao del Sur as of 22 June 2018, 1AM
From the Relief Web (Jun 22): DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Armed Conflict in Lanao del Sur as of 22 June 2018, 1AM
SUMMARY
On 16 June 2018, at around 10:00PM, Armed conflict incident transpired in Tubaran, Lanao del Sur B between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and alleged “ISIS group. This resulted in the massive evacuation of affected families.
Outside Evacuation Center: 2,382 families or 11,341 persons are temporarily staying with relatives (see Table 3).
https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-1-armed-conflict-lanao-del-sur-22-june-2018-1am
Report from Government of the Philippines
SUMMARY
On 16 June 2018, at around 10:00PM, Armed conflict incident transpired in Tubaran, Lanao del Sur B between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and alleged “ISIS group. This resulted in the massive evacuation of affected families.
- Status of Affected Families/ Persons
- Status of Displaced Families/Individuals
Outside Evacuation Center: 2,382 families or 11,341 persons are temporarily staying with relatives (see Table 3).
https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dswd-dromic-report-1-armed-conflict-lanao-del-sur-22-june-2018-1am
Philippines steps up upgrading of military facilities
From the Andalou Agency (21): Philippines steps up upgrading of military facilities
President Rodrigo Duterte approves $5.6 billion budget to modernize armed forces
President Rodrigo Duterte approves $5.6 billion budget to modernize armed forces
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved a 300 billion peso ($5.6 billion) budget to modernize the country’s military facilities, the Department of Defense confirmed Wednesday.
The confirmation follows its recent admission that the country is currently incapable of defending its territories amid reports of China’s militarization of the South China Sea.
The five-year modernization plan, which marks the second phase of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program initiated under former President Benigno Aquino III, will be implemented from 2018 to 2022, said defense department spokesperson Arsenio Andolong.
The former administration spent around 91 billion pesos ($1.7 billion) acquiring secondhand ships and planes during the first phase, called Horizon 1, from 2013 to 2017.
“Second Horizon is supposed to be our transition period from internal security operations to territorial defense, so we're somewhere in between,” Andolong said as quoted by GMA News.
Under Horizon 2, the country will acquire war materiel for its Army, Air Force and Navy such as multiple launch rocket systems, light tanks, ground mobility equipment, multi-role fighter aircraft, radar systems, heavy lift helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, attack and combat utility helicopters, special mission and long-range patrol aircraft, submarines, amphibious assault vehicles, anti-submarine helicopters and attack craft.
The final phase, Horizon 3, will take place from 2023 to 2028.
Andolong said the defense department is yet to meet with the Department of Budget and Management to discuss how to fund these projects.
Following reports of Beijing’s recent deployment of long-range bombers in the Paracel islands in the disputed South China Sea, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana early this month justified the Philippine government’s stance of not resorting to war, saying the country is working double time to upgrade its military facilities.
"It will take some time for us to be able to be ready to defend our territories the way we should defend it in the first place. We don't have the capabilities now," he said.
China has budgeted 1.1 trillion yuan or around $154 billion for defense spending in 2018.
Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea. Southeast Asian Nations Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam have overlapping claims on the waters.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague concluded in 2016 that Beijing's claims to areas of the resource-rich sea have no legal basis in an arbitration launched by the Philippines, the “sovereign rights” of which it said China had violated. China rejected the ruling.
NPA amazon, comrade slain in fierce gun battle with gov’t troops near Caraga
From the Manila Bulletin (Jun 20): NPA amazon, comrade slain in fierce gun battle with gov’t troops near Caraga
CAMP BANCASI, Butuan City – An alleged New People’s Army (NPA) amazon and her comrade-in-arm were killed while an undetermined number of communist NPA terrorists (CNTs) were believed critically wounded when a fierce gun battle erupted between government troops and communist insurgents near the border of Caraga region and Northern Mindanao.
(MANILA BULLETIN)
Attack pilots of the Tactical Operations Group (TOG) of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) strike wing and helicopter wing are ordered on “standby alert” on Wednesday by Maj. Gen. Ronald C. Villanueva, commanding general of the Army’s Northeastern and Northern Mindanao 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division for possible air cover to the pursuing troops of the 23rd Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion (23rd IB).
The 23rd IB also overran the CNTs camp that could accommodate some 60 CNTs, it said.
The identities of the two slain CNTs were not revealed as they were dragged by their comrades as they retreated from the encounter site, the military said.
Brig. Gen. Franco Nemesio M. Gacal, commanding general of the Army’s 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade said based on reports reaching them, the CNTs were conducting extortion activities in the village which prompted the army commander to launch security operations.
Initial report received by the 402nd “Stingers” Brigade based here also said combat maneuvering troops of the Scout Platoon of the 23rd IB under the command of Lt. Col. Francisco Molina, Jr. already seized in the initial 30 minute fierce gunfight one Ak47 automatic rifle and 12 back packs containing personal belongings, assorted medicines, and anti-government documents.
Capt. Al Anthony Pueblas, Civil Military Operation (CMO) officer of the 402nd Brigade said Brig. Gen. Gacal already ordered the deployment of more combat maneuvering troops to beef up the forces of the 23rd IB.
“The scout platoon of the 23rd IB were responding to the information (provided by) the villagers on the alleged extortion activities of the CNTs in the village when they initially engaged some 30 heavily armed CNTs at 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday (June 19),” the 402nd CMO officer said
He said the initial fierce gunfight lasted for more than 30 minutes in Purok 6, Mingragang area, Barangay Abunda, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental.
He said the encountered CNTs were members of the Guerilla Front Committee 4-A (GFC 4-A) under a certain “Commander Brayan” of the CPP-NPA North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC).
“The embattled CNTs, however, disengaged from the firefight after 30 minutes, due to firepower and vantage position of the Scout Platoon of the 23rd IB,” claimed Capt. Pueblas.
The 23rd IB commander also sent troops to pursue the fleeing rebels, he said.
The rebels hastily withdrew towards the northeast direction of Mingragang area, also of Barangay Abunda in Magsaysay town of that same province, near the border of Carmen, Agusan del Norte in northeastern Mindanao or Caraga region, Capt. Pueblas said.
“Our operating troops are still conducting hot pursuit operation following the several bloodstains along the escape route of withdrawal of the fleeing rebels,” the 402nd CMO officer said.
No one was reported hurt on the government side during the initial heavy gun battle, he added.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/06/20/npa-amazon-comrade-slain-in-fierce-gun-battle-with-govt-troops-near-caraga/
CAMP BANCASI, Butuan City – An alleged New People’s Army (NPA) amazon and her comrade-in-arm were killed while an undetermined number of communist NPA terrorists (CNTs) were believed critically wounded when a fierce gun battle erupted between government troops and communist insurgents near the border of Caraga region and Northern Mindanao.
(MANILA BULLETIN)
Attack pilots of the Tactical Operations Group (TOG) of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) strike wing and helicopter wing are ordered on “standby alert” on Wednesday by Maj. Gen. Ronald C. Villanueva, commanding general of the Army’s Northeastern and Northern Mindanao 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division for possible air cover to the pursuing troops of the 23rd Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion (23rd IB).
The 23rd IB also overran the CNTs camp that could accommodate some 60 CNTs, it said.
The identities of the two slain CNTs were not revealed as they were dragged by their comrades as they retreated from the encounter site, the military said.
Brig. Gen. Franco Nemesio M. Gacal, commanding general of the Army’s 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade said based on reports reaching them, the CNTs were conducting extortion activities in the village which prompted the army commander to launch security operations.
Initial report received by the 402nd “Stingers” Brigade based here also said combat maneuvering troops of the Scout Platoon of the 23rd IB under the command of Lt. Col. Francisco Molina, Jr. already seized in the initial 30 minute fierce gunfight one Ak47 automatic rifle and 12 back packs containing personal belongings, assorted medicines, and anti-government documents.
Capt. Al Anthony Pueblas, Civil Military Operation (CMO) officer of the 402nd Brigade said Brig. Gen. Gacal already ordered the deployment of more combat maneuvering troops to beef up the forces of the 23rd IB.
“The scout platoon of the 23rd IB were responding to the information (provided by) the villagers on the alleged extortion activities of the CNTs in the village when they initially engaged some 30 heavily armed CNTs at 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday (June 19),” the 402nd CMO officer said
He said the initial fierce gunfight lasted for more than 30 minutes in Purok 6, Mingragang area, Barangay Abunda, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental.
He said the encountered CNTs were members of the Guerilla Front Committee 4-A (GFC 4-A) under a certain “Commander Brayan” of the CPP-NPA North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC).
“The embattled CNTs, however, disengaged from the firefight after 30 minutes, due to firepower and vantage position of the Scout Platoon of the 23rd IB,” claimed Capt. Pueblas.
The 23rd IB commander also sent troops to pursue the fleeing rebels, he said.
The rebels hastily withdrew towards the northeast direction of Mingragang area, also of Barangay Abunda in Magsaysay town of that same province, near the border of Carmen, Agusan del Norte in northeastern Mindanao or Caraga region, Capt. Pueblas said.
“Our operating troops are still conducting hot pursuit operation following the several bloodstains along the escape route of withdrawal of the fleeing rebels,” the 402nd CMO officer said.
No one was reported hurt on the government side during the initial heavy gun battle, he added.
https://news.mb.com.ph/2018/06/20/npa-amazon-comrade-slain-in-fierce-gun-battle-with-govt-troops-near-caraga/
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