From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 1): Military in C. Mindanao on high alert following Lamitan blast
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao -- The Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) here has maintained a high alert status following Tuesday’s blast incident in Lamitan City, Basilan that left 10 (not 11 as earlier reported) persons dead.
“As always, we are on high alert at all times considering that Mindanao is under martial law,” Capt. Arvin John Encinas, 6ID spokesperson, told Philippine News Agency in an interview Wednesday.
Encinas said they are specifically monitoring the movements of the Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) within the so-called “SPMS box,” referring to the adjoining towns of Shariff Aguak-Pagatin (Datu Saudi), Mamasapano, and Datu Salibo, in Maguindanao’s second district.
In North Cotabato, government forces are also closely monitoring the activities of communist New People’s Army guerrillas in the peripheries of Magpet, Makilala, Antipas and Arakan towns.
“Military operations against them are still very much in place,” he said.
On July 19, police and military authorities foiled a bombing attempt in Cotabato City, seizing a powerful improvised explosive device found inside a passenger van in Barangay Awang here. The 6ID said the bomb composition, fashioned from an 81mm mortar projectile with mobile phone as trigger mechanism, bore the signature style of the BIFF.
“We believe that the BIFF was behind the attempt to divert continuous military operations against them in Maguindanao,” Encinas said.
On Tuesday, 11 persons, including a suspected suicide bomber, were killed in a car bomb explosion at the military’s Magkawit detachment in the boundaries of Barangays Bulanting, Colonia, and Maganda in Lamitan. Five others were hurt in the blast.
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Governor (ARMM) Mujiv Hataman condemned the Lamitan City blast, describing it as a brazen attack on the Bangsamoro people.
“We will exert every effort to help the families affected by this incident and we will strengthen efforts to secure our region without compromising the rights of the Bangsamoro,” Hataman said in a statement.
The 6ID area of responsibility includes the provinces of Maguindanao, North Cotabato, and parts of Sultan Kudarat and Lanao del Sur.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043334
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Zambo Norte town officials turn over 25 loose firearms
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 1): Zambo Norte town officials turn over 25 loose firearms
Barangay officials in the town of Godod, Zamboanga del Norte on Tuesday have surrendered 25 loose firearms to military authorities. (Photo courtesy: First Infantry Division PIO)
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Village officials of Godod town, Zamboanga del Norte, have surrendered 25 loose firearms to government authorities, a top military official said Wednesday.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the Army’s First Infantry Division commander, said Godod municipal Mayor Abel Matildo led the turnover of the loose firearms in a ceremony held on Tuesday at the town’s gymnasium.
Murillo said the firearms were received by Col. Bagnus Gaerlan, commander of the Army’s 102nd Infantry Brigade. The unlicensed guns consisted of an M-14 rifle; a caliber .30 M1 Garand rifle; three M-16 Armalite rifles; two M-79 Grenade Launchers; a Carbine rifle; 10 homemade shotguns; a caliber .45 pistol; and six caliber .38 revolvers.
The surrender of the loose firearms was made possible through the joint efforts of the military, police, municipal and barangay officials of Godod and other stakeholders, the Army offcial said.
“The mass surrender and turn-over of loose firearms will minimize violent incidents and atrocities in our area of responsibility. Peaceful municipality will also attract investors, which means more job and employment will be created that would lead into a progressive locality,” he said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043420
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Village officials of Godod town, Zamboanga del Norte, have surrendered 25 loose firearms to government authorities, a top military official said Wednesday.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the Army’s First Infantry Division commander, said Godod municipal Mayor Abel Matildo led the turnover of the loose firearms in a ceremony held on Tuesday at the town’s gymnasium.
Murillo said the firearms were received by Col. Bagnus Gaerlan, commander of the Army’s 102nd Infantry Brigade. The unlicensed guns consisted of an M-14 rifle; a caliber .30 M1 Garand rifle; three M-16 Armalite rifles; two M-79 Grenade Launchers; a Carbine rifle; 10 homemade shotguns; a caliber .45 pistol; and six caliber .38 revolvers.
The surrender of the loose firearms was made possible through the joint efforts of the military, police, municipal and barangay officials of Godod and other stakeholders, the Army offcial said.
“The mass surrender and turn-over of loose firearms will minimize violent incidents and atrocities in our area of responsibility. Peaceful municipality will also attract investors, which means more job and employment will be created that would lead into a progressive locality,” he said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043420
TF Davao tells Dabawenyos to be vigilant vs. terrorists
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 1): TF Davao tells Dabawenyos to be vigilant vs. terrorists
The Task Force (TF) Davao on Wednesday called on Dabawenyos to remain vigilant following Tuesday's bombing incident in Lamitan, Basilan that left 10 persons dead and wounded five others.
Col. Nolasco Mempin, TF Davao commander, also asked the public to immediately report suspicious persons, who might be out to sow terror in the city.
"As I always mention, we need the full support and cooperation of all the stakeholders by being vigilant and by reporting immediately any suspicious looking person or unattended baggage," he said.
Mempin said residents may also report to the security guard or to police auxiliary members in their area so that the latter can contact the police.
Although there is no report on the presence of ISIS-linked groups in the city, Mempin said the TF Davao will continue to intensify intelligence gathering.
He said security forces in the city are always on heightened alert, as it is the hometown of President Rodrigo Duterte.
With the holding of Kadayawan Festival later this month, Mempin said people can expect stricter security measures to ensure the safety of residents and tourists.
As in past major events, Mempin said people are discouraged from bringing backpacks and canisters in all activity areas to avoid any inconvenience.
"Sa ating mga Dabawenyo, ang inyo pong Task Force Davao at other security forces here in Davao are doing its best para maging safe and secure and Davao (To the Dabawenyos, your Task Force Davao and other security forces here in Davao City are doing its best to make you safe and secure in the city)," he said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043424
The Task Force (TF) Davao on Wednesday called on Dabawenyos to remain vigilant following Tuesday's bombing incident in Lamitan, Basilan that left 10 persons dead and wounded five others.
Col. Nolasco Mempin, TF Davao commander, also asked the public to immediately report suspicious persons, who might be out to sow terror in the city.
"As I always mention, we need the full support and cooperation of all the stakeholders by being vigilant and by reporting immediately any suspicious looking person or unattended baggage," he said.
Mempin said residents may also report to the security guard or to police auxiliary members in their area so that the latter can contact the police.
Although there is no report on the presence of ISIS-linked groups in the city, Mempin said the TF Davao will continue to intensify intelligence gathering.
He said security forces in the city are always on heightened alert, as it is the hometown of President Rodrigo Duterte.
With the holding of Kadayawan Festival later this month, Mempin said people can expect stricter security measures to ensure the safety of residents and tourists.
As in past major events, Mempin said people are discouraged from bringing backpacks and canisters in all activity areas to avoid any inconvenience.
"Sa ating mga Dabawenyo, ang inyo pong Task Force Davao at other security forces here in Davao are doing its best para maging safe and secure and Davao (To the Dabawenyos, your Task Force Davao and other security forces here in Davao City are doing its best to make you safe and secure in the city)," he said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043424
AFP chief eyes extortion behind Basilan blast
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 2): AFP chief eyes extortion behind Basilan blast
AFP Chief-of-Staff, Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. (left) holds a press conference at the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) after his visit on Wednesday in the site of Tuesday's bombing in Lamitan City, Basilan province. He was joined by Westmincom chief, Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega (Photo by: Dante B. Amento)
ZAMBOANGA CITY--The chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday’s bombing in Basilan province may have been the handiwork of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), whose motive was extortion.
Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., Armed Forces chief-of-staff, made this assessment after he and other top military officials on Wednesday visited the blast site in Lamitan City, Basilan.
Galvez said the main motive is to threaten the local government units (LGUs) to give in to the Abu Sayyaf's demand, as the bandits are losing support in Basilan province.
Galvez said the ASG is demanding PHP50,000 in monthly protection money from each LGU, but he said the local chief executives have turned them down. He said the ASG would be receiving huge sum of money if their demand was granted since there are 11 mayors--two cities and nine municipalities--in Basilan province.
“They (LGUs) have agreed that no one will give to the Abu Sayyaf,” he added.
He said there could be more casualties had it not for the vigilance of the troops manning the checkpoint. |
Tuesday’s bomb explosion resulted in the death of 10 people, including the suspected bomb courier (not 11 as earlier reported), and seven others wounded. The fatalities included a soldier, four militiamen and four civilians, who were militia dependents.
Galvez said the most probable target of Tuesday’s bombing was the parade for the nutrition month culmination activity, which was participated in by more or less 4,000 children from the different schools in Lamitan City.
“They wanted to make a very strong statement and that is through the bombing (on Tuesday),” Galvez said.
He said improvised bombs were most likely fabricated by the Basilan-based ASG members.
Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, without revealing specific materials, said the bomb components used on Tuesday’s bombing “are readily available” locally.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043409
ZAMBOANGA CITY--The chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday’s bombing in Basilan province may have been the handiwork of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), whose motive was extortion.
Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., Armed Forces chief-of-staff, made this assessment after he and other top military officials on Wednesday visited the blast site in Lamitan City, Basilan.
Galvez said the main motive is to threaten the local government units (LGUs) to give in to the Abu Sayyaf's demand, as the bandits are losing support in Basilan province.
Galvez said the ASG is demanding PHP50,000 in monthly protection money from each LGU, but he said the local chief executives have turned them down. He said the ASG would be receiving huge sum of money if their demand was granted since there are 11 mayors--two cities and nine municipalities--in Basilan province.
“They (LGUs) have agreed that no one will give to the Abu Sayyaf,” he added.
He said there could be more casualties had it not for the vigilance of the troops manning the checkpoint. |
Tuesday’s bomb explosion resulted in the death of 10 people, including the suspected bomb courier (not 11 as earlier reported), and seven others wounded. The fatalities included a soldier, four militiamen and four civilians, who were militia dependents.
Galvez said the most probable target of Tuesday’s bombing was the parade for the nutrition month culmination activity, which was participated in by more or less 4,000 children from the different schools in Lamitan City.
“They wanted to make a very strong statement and that is through the bombing (on Tuesday),” Galvez said.
He said improvised bombs were most likely fabricated by the Basilan-based ASG members.
Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, without revealing specific materials, said the bomb components used on Tuesday’s bombing “are readily available” locally.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043409
Soldiers recover body of NPA rebel killed in Batangas clash
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 2): Soldiers recover body of NPA rebel killed in Batangas clash
Troops with their K9 dogs (left photo) track down a decomposing body of a member of the New People's Army covered with dried coconut leaves on a grassy area (right photo), on Wednesday (Aug. 1), in San Juan, Batangas. The slain body was found two days after the clash in Barangay Bulsa, San Juan, on Monday. (Photo courtesy of IIB, 2DPAO)
CAMP GEN. MATEO CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal -- Government troops on Wednesday recovered a decomposing body of a slain member of the New People's Army (NPA) following the clash in Sitio Coloconto, Barangay Bulsa in San Juan, Batangas.
Brig. Gen. Arnulfo Marcelo B. Burgos Jr., Commander of the 202nd (Unifier) Brigade, said the troops discovered the body while conducting pursuit and tracking operations against the communist terrorist group.
Burgos said K9 dogs helped the 1st Infantry Battalion track down the abandoned body of the NPA rebel.
Military personnel with K9 dogs, he said, followed the blood stains from the encounter site for two days, while troops with canines traced the body, which is already in a stage of decomposition, covered with dried coconut leaves on a grassy area.
He said the NPA rebel's body bore two fatal gunshot wounds in the chest and was dragged by rebel combatants about a kilometer away from the clash site.
The dead NPA rebel was later identified as alias “Jepoy”, a member of the Kilusang Larangang Gerilya Silangan (formerly known as Platoon Galaxy).
The troops transported the cadaver from the remote sitio of Sampaloc to the San Juan municipal police station for proper disposition while waiting for possible claimant.
Maj. Gen. Rhoderick M. Parayno, commander of the Army’s 2nd Infantry "Jungle Fighter" Division, condemned the NPA’s "negligence" of their dead comrade.
“The NPAs do not respect the life of their comrades. They should provide proper medication to those that are wounded. But the most unacceptable thing is to leave a comrade behind and conceal the body by covering it with dried leaves,” he said.
“We should respect the dead, and one way of doing it is by giving proper burial which the NPA did not,” he added.
Parayno reiterated that government troops "do not rejoice in killing our fellow Filipino,” urging the communist terrorist group to “give up your arms and join us in local peace talks.”
During the military's tracking operations, Army Capt. Patrick Jay M. Retumban, chief of the 2ID public affairs office, said additional weapons were recovered, which include improvised explosive devices (IEDs), blasting cap, hand grenade, assorted ammunition, MacBook laptop, cellphones and other subversive documents.
Retumban said the government troops have already processed previously retrieved items such as M-16 rifle, backpacks, bandoleers and IEDs after Monday’s gun battle.
He said security personnel are sustaining the massive pursuit operations against the terrorists to locate other wounded NPA rebels as reported by concerned civilians as the military also expanded their checkpoints in the area.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043475
Troops with their K9 dogs (left photo) track down a decomposing body of a member of the New People's Army covered with dried coconut leaves on a grassy area (right photo), on Wednesday (Aug. 1), in San Juan, Batangas. The slain body was found two days after the clash in Barangay Bulsa, San Juan, on Monday. (Photo courtesy of IIB, 2DPAO)
CAMP GEN. MATEO CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal -- Government troops on Wednesday recovered a decomposing body of a slain member of the New People's Army (NPA) following the clash in Sitio Coloconto, Barangay Bulsa in San Juan, Batangas.
Brig. Gen. Arnulfo Marcelo B. Burgos Jr., Commander of the 202nd (Unifier) Brigade, said the troops discovered the body while conducting pursuit and tracking operations against the communist terrorist group.
Burgos said K9 dogs helped the 1st Infantry Battalion track down the abandoned body of the NPA rebel.
Military personnel with K9 dogs, he said, followed the blood stains from the encounter site for two days, while troops with canines traced the body, which is already in a stage of decomposition, covered with dried coconut leaves on a grassy area.
He said the NPA rebel's body bore two fatal gunshot wounds in the chest and was dragged by rebel combatants about a kilometer away from the clash site.
The dead NPA rebel was later identified as alias “Jepoy”, a member of the Kilusang Larangang Gerilya Silangan (formerly known as Platoon Galaxy).
The troops transported the cadaver from the remote sitio of Sampaloc to the San Juan municipal police station for proper disposition while waiting for possible claimant.
Maj. Gen. Rhoderick M. Parayno, commander of the Army’s 2nd Infantry "Jungle Fighter" Division, condemned the NPA’s "negligence" of their dead comrade.
“The NPAs do not respect the life of their comrades. They should provide proper medication to those that are wounded. But the most unacceptable thing is to leave a comrade behind and conceal the body by covering it with dried leaves,” he said.
“We should respect the dead, and one way of doing it is by giving proper burial which the NPA did not,” he added.
Parayno reiterated that government troops "do not rejoice in killing our fellow Filipino,” urging the communist terrorist group to “give up your arms and join us in local peace talks.”
During the military's tracking operations, Army Capt. Patrick Jay M. Retumban, chief of the 2ID public affairs office, said additional weapons were recovered, which include improvised explosive devices (IEDs), blasting cap, hand grenade, assorted ammunition, MacBook laptop, cellphones and other subversive documents.
Retumban said the government troops have already processed previously retrieved items such as M-16 rifle, backpacks, bandoleers and IEDs after Monday’s gun battle.
He said security personnel are sustaining the massive pursuit operations against the terrorists to locate other wounded NPA rebels as reported by concerned civilians as the military also expanded their checkpoints in the area.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043475
11 Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Sulu
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 2): 11 Abu Sayyaf members surrender in Sulu
Eleven Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members have decided to surrender because of the mounting pressure from sustained military offensives against the group in Sulu, military officials said Thursday.
Brig. Gen. Divino Rey Pabayo, Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said the ASG bandits surrendered around 7:10 a.m. Wednesday to the troops of the Army’s 2nd Special Forces Battalion led by Lt. Col. Jessie Montoya.
Pabayo said the surrenderers were presented to Col. Francisco Ariel Felicidario III, commander of the Army’s 101st Infantry Brigade in Barangay Samak, Talipao, Sulu.
Pabayo identified those who surrendered as Rodzhaimer Asiri Bagade alias Totoh; Aldimar Amil Alih alias Ding; Abraham Bantolan; Alben Samsorane Hajan alias El; Micheal Using Amil alias Mike; Winison Ayhal Saldi alias Billy; Muhaimen Tikusan Mahadulla alias Immen; Madjiri Ibnil Bagade alias Gib; Kinni Salih Adjal alias Kin; Me Abdulmasa Hajiri alias Me; and Radz Abdulmasa Hajiri alias Radz.
They also surrendered an M-16 Armalite rifle; six caliber .30 M1 Garand rifles; an M-79 grenade launcher; an Uzi machine pistol; and two .45 caliber pistols.
The Abu Sayyaf surrenderers were then brought to Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital for physical and medical examination after the custodial debriefing at the headquarters of the Army’s 2nd Special Forces Battalion.
“This is, by far, a breakthrough having so much ASG member surrenderers in just a short span of seven months. We continually encourage the remaining bandits to submit themselves as we will continue to put pressure until the last man standing will be taken down,” said Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command chief.
The surrender on Wednesday of the 11 ASG members have brought to 146 the number of ASG bandits who laid down their arms and returned to the fold of the law this year.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043520
Eleven Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members have decided to surrender because of the mounting pressure from sustained military offensives against the group in Sulu, military officials said Thursday.
Brig. Gen. Divino Rey Pabayo, Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said the ASG bandits surrendered around 7:10 a.m. Wednesday to the troops of the Army’s 2nd Special Forces Battalion led by Lt. Col. Jessie Montoya.
Pabayo said the surrenderers were presented to Col. Francisco Ariel Felicidario III, commander of the Army’s 101st Infantry Brigade in Barangay Samak, Talipao, Sulu.
Pabayo identified those who surrendered as Rodzhaimer Asiri Bagade alias Totoh; Aldimar Amil Alih alias Ding; Abraham Bantolan; Alben Samsorane Hajan alias El; Micheal Using Amil alias Mike; Winison Ayhal Saldi alias Billy; Muhaimen Tikusan Mahadulla alias Immen; Madjiri Ibnil Bagade alias Gib; Kinni Salih Adjal alias Kin; Me Abdulmasa Hajiri alias Me; and Radz Abdulmasa Hajiri alias Radz.
They also surrendered an M-16 Armalite rifle; six caliber .30 M1 Garand rifles; an M-79 grenade launcher; an Uzi machine pistol; and two .45 caliber pistols.
The Abu Sayyaf surrenderers were then brought to Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital for physical and medical examination after the custodial debriefing at the headquarters of the Army’s 2nd Special Forces Battalion.
“This is, by far, a breakthrough having so much ASG member surrenderers in just a short span of seven months. We continually encourage the remaining bandits to submit themselves as we will continue to put pressure until the last man standing will be taken down,” said Lt. Gen. Arnel Dela Vega, Western Mindanao Command chief.
The surrender on Wednesday of the 11 ASG members have brought to 146 the number of ASG bandits who laid down their arms and returned to the fold of the law this year.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043520
Detained wife of Maute leader moved to Taguig jail
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 2): Detained wife of Maute leader moved to Taguig jail
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The local police transferred on Thursday the wife of a top leader of the Islamic State-inspired Maute group, who was arrested here last month, to Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.
Insp. Willy Perez, deputy chief of the city police Station 7, said suspect Nafish Pundug was moved out of the detention facility following the approval of a petition for her transfer to the Taguig jail.
Perez said the suspect, along with escorts from the city police and the Army-led Joint Task Force GenSan, boarded a commercial flight from the city airport to Manila on Thursday morning.
Perez said Nafisah's transfer to Taguig was necessary as she was considered a "high risk" detainee. He said the suspect was deemed an "influential personality" in the circle of the Maute, being the wife of its reported leader, Owaidah Abdulmajib Marohombsar alias Abu Dar.
Marohombsar is also the supposed new “emir” of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Southeast Asia.
"Considering the risks, she should be placed in a more secure detention facility," he said in a radio interview.
Perez said the suspect's transfer would also lessen the threat of a possible rescue by members of the terror group.
Nafisah was arrested by Army and police operatives on July 16 in an operation in Purok Maunlad, Barangay Apopong based on a standing warrant for violation of Republic Act 9516, or possession of explosive materials.
She was jailed at the Marawi City jail but managed to escape in 2016.
Her arrest came after a joint raid by various intelligence and law enforcement units in Zone 3, Block 4 in Barangay Fatima, which also led to the death of alleged Maute "bomb-maker" and number two man, Najib Calimba Pundug, alias Najib Hussein.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043499
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The local police transferred on Thursday the wife of a top leader of the Islamic State-inspired Maute group, who was arrested here last month, to Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.
Insp. Willy Perez, deputy chief of the city police Station 7, said suspect Nafish Pundug was moved out of the detention facility following the approval of a petition for her transfer to the Taguig jail.
Perez said the suspect, along with escorts from the city police and the Army-led Joint Task Force GenSan, boarded a commercial flight from the city airport to Manila on Thursday morning.
Perez said Nafisah's transfer to Taguig was necessary as she was considered a "high risk" detainee. He said the suspect was deemed an "influential personality" in the circle of the Maute, being the wife of its reported leader, Owaidah Abdulmajib Marohombsar alias Abu Dar.
Marohombsar is also the supposed new “emir” of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in Southeast Asia.
"Considering the risks, she should be placed in a more secure detention facility," he said in a radio interview.
Perez said the suspect's transfer would also lessen the threat of a possible rescue by members of the terror group.
Nafisah was arrested by Army and police operatives on July 16 in an operation in Purok Maunlad, Barangay Apopong based on a standing warrant for violation of Republic Act 9516, or possession of explosive materials.
She was jailed at the Marawi City jail but managed to escape in 2016.
Her arrest came after a joint raid by various intelligence and law enforcement units in Zone 3, Block 4 in Barangay Fatima, which also led to the death of alleged Maute "bomb-maker" and number two man, Najib Calimba Pundug, alias Najib Hussein.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043499
Army to deploy more militiamen in NoCot to tackle NPA threats
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 2): Army to deploy more militiamen in NoCot to tackle NPA threats
The Army will deploy more military auxiliary units in North Cotabato as the communist rebels continue to create “noise” in the province, an Army official said Wednesday.
Maj. Gen. Noel Clement, Army’s 10th Infantry Division commander, said three more companies of Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) will be deployed in the towns of Magpet and Arakan, two upland towns in North Cotabato near the borders of Bukidnon and Davao, where the communist New Peoples’ Army (NPA) rebels remain active.
Clement said the rebels have been launching a flurry of attacks recently through roadside bombings, kidnappings, and extortion on private firms, as well as preying on civilian communities not sympathetic to their cause.
Clement told members of the North Cotabato’s Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) during a meeting in Kidapawan City on Wednesday that the militiamen will provide additional manpower to the military to contain continuing NPA threats in the two towns.
Clement, together with Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Army’s 6th Infantry Division commander, attended the PPOC meeting chaired by North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza at the provincial capitol in Kidapawan City.
The NPA's Guerilla Front 72 operates in the boundaries of North Cotabato, Bukidnon, and Davao, particularly in the hinterlands surrounding Mt. Apo, according to the military.
Speaking during the PPOC meeting, Clement also appealed to the local government executives to deliver government services to the farthest communities for the people to feel government service and presence.
He said lack of government presence and services to people in the mountains make residents vulnerable to recruitment by communist rebels.
To the business sector, Clement appealed to owners of multi-national firms in the province not to give in to NPA extortion.
The military official noted that many business owners prefer to give in to rebels’ revolutionary tax demands for fear of violations, terrorism, and burning of their plantation equipment.
“The cycle must stop,” Clement said, referring to traders who continue to pay revolutionary tax to the NPA.
“Inform authorities if you receive extortion letters, that’s the right thing to do,” he said.
Mendoza convened the PPOC following Tuesday’s bombing incident in Lamitan, Basilan.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043513
The Army will deploy more military auxiliary units in North Cotabato as the communist rebels continue to create “noise” in the province, an Army official said Wednesday.
Maj. Gen. Noel Clement, Army’s 10th Infantry Division commander, said three more companies of Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) will be deployed in the towns of Magpet and Arakan, two upland towns in North Cotabato near the borders of Bukidnon and Davao, where the communist New Peoples’ Army (NPA) rebels remain active.
Clement said the rebels have been launching a flurry of attacks recently through roadside bombings, kidnappings, and extortion on private firms, as well as preying on civilian communities not sympathetic to their cause.
Clement told members of the North Cotabato’s Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) during a meeting in Kidapawan City on Wednesday that the militiamen will provide additional manpower to the military to contain continuing NPA threats in the two towns.
Clement, together with Brig. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, Army’s 6th Infantry Division commander, attended the PPOC meeting chaired by North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza at the provincial capitol in Kidapawan City.
The NPA's Guerilla Front 72 operates in the boundaries of North Cotabato, Bukidnon, and Davao, particularly in the hinterlands surrounding Mt. Apo, according to the military.
Speaking during the PPOC meeting, Clement also appealed to the local government executives to deliver government services to the farthest communities for the people to feel government service and presence.
He said lack of government presence and services to people in the mountains make residents vulnerable to recruitment by communist rebels.
To the business sector, Clement appealed to owners of multi-national firms in the province not to give in to NPA extortion.
The military official noted that many business owners prefer to give in to rebels’ revolutionary tax demands for fear of violations, terrorism, and burning of their plantation equipment.
“The cycle must stop,” Clement said, referring to traders who continue to pay revolutionary tax to the NPA.
“Inform authorities if you receive extortion letters, that’s the right thing to do,” he said.
Mendoza convened the PPOC following Tuesday’s bombing incident in Lamitan, Basilan.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043513
Troops, NPAs clash anew in Occidental Mindoro
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 2): Troops, NPAs clash anew in Occidental Mindoro
Troops belonging to the 76th Infantry Battalion (76IB) clashed anew with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Sitio Ranao, Barangay Barahan in Sta. Cruz, Occidental Mindoro on Wednesday.
In a report reaching this camp on Thursday, Lt. Col. Mario Lito I. Retirva, Commanding Officer of 76IB, said army troopers engaged the NPA in combat operations following reports by concerned citizens that the terrorists were roaming around the sitio Tuesday night, extorting food stuffs from the Indigenous People (IP).
As the troops scoured the area, they encountered around 20 armed men, prompting them to close in for a firefight that lasted for about 15 minutes.
A soldier got wounded but is now in stable condition after medical evacuation.
However, an undetermined number of casualties were reported on the enemies' side based on the traces of bloodstains in the encounter site. The rebels fled bringing along their wounded comrades.
Retirva added the rebels who figured in this latest encounter were believed to be members of Platoon “FALCON”, Sub-Regional Military Area 4-B, Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee, who were conducting their force recruitment among the Mangyan cultural community.
“They were also the same group encountered by our soldiers in Sta. Cruz (Mindoro) last June 29, 2018 where firearms, improvised explosive devices and subversive documents were recovered,” he added.
Meanwhile, Army’s 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division (2ID) Commander Maj. Gen. Rhoderick M. Parayno said the troops would pursue the retreating enemies until they are totally destroyed.
“We will run them down and tear them. They are now tired, exhausted, and running out of ammunition since their previous clashed against the troops,” he said.
Parayno added that the 2ID would be relentless in conducting combat operations to guard the people of Mindoro, especially the IP communities against all NPA threats and abuses.
Government troops have sustained massive pursuit operations against the terrorists and intensified checkpoints in the area.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043587
Troops belonging to the 76th Infantry Battalion (76IB) clashed anew with New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Sitio Ranao, Barangay Barahan in Sta. Cruz, Occidental Mindoro on Wednesday.
In a report reaching this camp on Thursday, Lt. Col. Mario Lito I. Retirva, Commanding Officer of 76IB, said army troopers engaged the NPA in combat operations following reports by concerned citizens that the terrorists were roaming around the sitio Tuesday night, extorting food stuffs from the Indigenous People (IP).
As the troops scoured the area, they encountered around 20 armed men, prompting them to close in for a firefight that lasted for about 15 minutes.
A soldier got wounded but is now in stable condition after medical evacuation.
However, an undetermined number of casualties were reported on the enemies' side based on the traces of bloodstains in the encounter site. The rebels fled bringing along their wounded comrades.
Retirva added the rebels who figured in this latest encounter were believed to be members of Platoon “FALCON”, Sub-Regional Military Area 4-B, Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee, who were conducting their force recruitment among the Mangyan cultural community.
“They were also the same group encountered by our soldiers in Sta. Cruz (Mindoro) last June 29, 2018 where firearms, improvised explosive devices and subversive documents were recovered,” he added.
Meanwhile, Army’s 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division (2ID) Commander Maj. Gen. Rhoderick M. Parayno said the troops would pursue the retreating enemies until they are totally destroyed.
“We will run them down and tear them. They are now tired, exhausted, and running out of ammunition since their previous clashed against the troops,” he said.
Parayno added that the 2ID would be relentless in conducting combat operations to guard the people of Mindoro, especially the IP communities against all NPA threats and abuses.
Government troops have sustained massive pursuit operations against the terrorists and intensified checkpoints in the area.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043587
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Island nations need submarines for complete defense: Lorenzana
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 1): Island nations need submarines for complete defense: Lorenzana
Submarines are a must for the defense capability of an archipelagic state like the Philippines.
This was stressed by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana when asked Tuesday on the importance of the Philippine Navy's acquisition of submarines.
"For a nation with maritime territory especially, (islands), its national defense is incomplete without (a) submarine," he added.
Lorenzana also said an effective active submarine force is a great deterrent for would-be aggressors due to its capability to travel underwater unseen, giving it the element of surface.
A submarine force is a great morale booster to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the DND chief added.
Earlier, DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said acquisition of the country's first submarines will be brought forward to Horizon Two of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (RAFPMP).
Procurement of the above-mentioned naval craft was earlier scheduled for Horizon Three which is expected to run from 2023 to 2028 while Horizon Two is scheduled from 2018 to 2022.
Budget for the program is roughly placed at PHP300 billion.
Horizon One lasted from 2013 to 2017 and resulted in the acquisition of the three Del Pilar-class frigates, 12 FA-50PH light-lift interim fighters, two strategic sealift vessels, to name a few.
The DND spokesperson said submarines are a great equalizer in the country's naval arsenal once acquired.
He added that incumbent Navy flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad can be credited for pushing the inclusion of submarines in Horizon Two.
Earlier, the PN chief said that he fully supports all proposals that would allow the country to acquire its first diesel-electric submarines at the soonest possible time.
This is because undersea or submarine warfare has become a trend in naval warfare as it is very difficult to fight an unseen opponent due to its ability to go underwater.
In line with this project, Empedrad said the PN has already created a Submarine Group which is now sending Navy personnel for study and training on submarine operations in preparation for the country's eventual acquisition of the above-mentioned naval craft. He added that this is necessary as submarine acquisition, including training, support facilities, and the vessel, often takes seven to 10 years.
The PN chief added that the decision to acquire submarines for the Philippine military was further bolstered by a recent conference he attended in London, United Kingdom where more and more modern navies are shown building up their submarine fleet and anti-submarine capabilities.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043349
Submarines are a must for the defense capability of an archipelagic state like the Philippines.
This was stressed by Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana when asked Tuesday on the importance of the Philippine Navy's acquisition of submarines.
"For a nation with maritime territory especially, (islands), its national defense is incomplete without (a) submarine," he added.
Lorenzana also said an effective active submarine force is a great deterrent for would-be aggressors due to its capability to travel underwater unseen, giving it the element of surface.
A submarine force is a great morale booster to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the DND chief added.
Earlier, DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong said acquisition of the country's first submarines will be brought forward to Horizon Two of the Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program (RAFPMP).
Procurement of the above-mentioned naval craft was earlier scheduled for Horizon Three which is expected to run from 2023 to 2028 while Horizon Two is scheduled from 2018 to 2022.
Budget for the program is roughly placed at PHP300 billion.
Horizon One lasted from 2013 to 2017 and resulted in the acquisition of the three Del Pilar-class frigates, 12 FA-50PH light-lift interim fighters, two strategic sealift vessels, to name a few.
The DND spokesperson said submarines are a great equalizer in the country's naval arsenal once acquired.
He added that incumbent Navy flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad can be credited for pushing the inclusion of submarines in Horizon Two.
Earlier, the PN chief said that he fully supports all proposals that would allow the country to acquire its first diesel-electric submarines at the soonest possible time.
This is because undersea or submarine warfare has become a trend in naval warfare as it is very difficult to fight an unseen opponent due to its ability to go underwater.
In line with this project, Empedrad said the PN has already created a Submarine Group which is now sending Navy personnel for study and training on submarine operations in preparation for the country's eventual acquisition of the above-mentioned naval craft. He added that this is necessary as submarine acquisition, including training, support facilities, and the vessel, often takes seven to 10 years.
The PN chief added that the decision to acquire submarines for the Philippine military was further bolstered by a recent conference he attended in London, United Kingdom where more and more modern navies are shown building up their submarine fleet and anti-submarine capabilities.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043349
162 ex-rebels in Davao, Soccsksargen get P10.5-M financial aid
From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 1): 162 ex-rebels in Davao, Soccsksargen get P10.5-M financial aid
A total of 162 former communist rebels in Davao Region and Soccksargen received PHP10.53-million in financial assistance through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) administered by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
DILG Officer in Charge Secretary Eduardo Año said the amount included the PHP15,000 immediate assistance given to each former rebel while their enrollment to E-CLIP is being processed and PHP50,000 for livelihood assistance.
“Gumugulong man o hindi ang pormal na usapang pangkapayapaan sa pagitan ng gobyerno at ng mga lider ng komunistang grupo ay tuloy po ang pagbibigay ng tulong sa mga rebeldeng nais magbalik sa normal at mapayapang buhay kasama ang kanilang mga pamilya (Whether the formal peace talks between the government and communist leaders are ongoing or not, we continue to give assistance to rebels who want to return to the government and live in peace with their families) ,” he said in press release issued Wednesday.
E-CLIP provides benefits and assistance to former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CNN) and Militia ng Bayan, who express desire to abandon armed violence and become productive members of society, including their immediate family members. It also compensates and remunerates all turned-in firearms.
Año said the financial aid was distributed during separate awarding ceremonies for 45 former rebels in Mati City, Davao Oriental; 105 in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat Province; and 12 in Alabel, Sarangani.
Of the 162 beneficiaries, 58 also got firearms remuneration, which is an amount that is double the cost valuation of turned-in firearms, to provide additional fund for rehabilitation activities for them such as skills training, provision of shelter and legal assistance, among others.
Año said most of these former rebels are Indigenous Peoples (IPs) coming from the Blaan, Mandaya, Manobo, Mansaka, Tboli, Teduray, Bisaya, Kalagan and Ilonggo tribes.
“Nakakalungkot po dahil karaniwang pangunahing biktima ng mga komunista ay IPs na nagagambala ang tahimik na pamumuhay sa kanilang ancestral domains dahil sa pagtatago o pagkukubli ng mga rebelde sa kanilang komunidad na kalauna’y nagiging kampo o kuta na nila at nagreresulta sa displacement o pagbabakwit ng IPs (It saddens us that the victims of communists are IPs whose peaceful living in their ancestral domains have been inconvenienced after rebels made their communities lairs or camps. These resulted to the IPs displacement),” he said.
“Nananawagan kami sa IP communities na huwag kupkupin ang mga rebelde at huwag sumapi sa armadong kilusan. Idulog ninyo po ang inyong problema sa komunidad sa lokal o nasyunal na gobyerno (We are calling on the IP communities not to harbor rebels or join the armed movement . Report such problems in your communities to the local or national government),” he said.
Security for former rebels
According to the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2018-01 between the DILG and the Department of National Defense, other benefits and assistance given to former rebels include safety and security guarantees by a local government unit or the Philippine National Police, in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The assistance is given from the time a former rebel surfaced, as well as support for relocation to better secure the former rebel and his or her family.
“Batid ng gobyerno na hindi madali para sa isang rebelde na sumuko dahil sa pangamba sa kanilang kaligtasan. Tinitiyak po ng gobyerno na hindi namin kayo pababayaan kaya huwag po kayong matakot. E-CLIP is time-bound with a clear exit strategy and adopts a total family approach (The government knows that it is not easy for a rebel to surrender for fear for their safety. The government makes sure that we will take care of you so you need not worry),” Año said.
E-CLIP is locally-driven, managed and implemented. Provinces and highly-urbanized cities (HUCs) are the focal point of authority and management of the integration of the program.
The former rebels and their family temporarily reside in a halfway house managed by a provincial or city government that serves as the processing center, where rehabilitation and healing sessions and education and skills training activities are being done.
The former rebels also get PhilHealth enrolment under the PAMANA (Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan)-PhilHealth sponsored program with one-year validity and open for renewal.
Localized peace talks
In preparation for the planned localized peace talks, Año reiterates that DILG will construct more halfway houses for rebel surrenderers.
Recently issued DILG Memorandum Circular 2018-105 states the criteria in the selection and prioritization of provinces or HUCs each to be given PHP5-million financial support through E-CLIP for the construction of a halfway house.
Included in the criteria are highest number of enrolled former rebels; no existing halfway house or with halfway houses (not funded by the former CLIP and existing E-CLIP) that needs renovation or expansion; availability of donated lot or site to build the structure; and functional skills training programs, among others.
Año also earlier thanked leagues of local government units and elective officials such as League of Cities of the Philippines and the Philippine Councilor's League for expressing their willingness to play a more significant role in ending hostilities in their respective localities.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043384
A total of 162 former communist rebels in Davao Region and Soccksargen received PHP10.53-million in financial assistance through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) administered by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
DILG Officer in Charge Secretary Eduardo Año said the amount included the PHP15,000 immediate assistance given to each former rebel while their enrollment to E-CLIP is being processed and PHP50,000 for livelihood assistance.
“Gumugulong man o hindi ang pormal na usapang pangkapayapaan sa pagitan ng gobyerno at ng mga lider ng komunistang grupo ay tuloy po ang pagbibigay ng tulong sa mga rebeldeng nais magbalik sa normal at mapayapang buhay kasama ang kanilang mga pamilya (Whether the formal peace talks between the government and communist leaders are ongoing or not, we continue to give assistance to rebels who want to return to the government and live in peace with their families) ,” he said in press release issued Wednesday.
E-CLIP provides benefits and assistance to former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CNN) and Militia ng Bayan, who express desire to abandon armed violence and become productive members of society, including their immediate family members. It also compensates and remunerates all turned-in firearms.
Año said the financial aid was distributed during separate awarding ceremonies for 45 former rebels in Mati City, Davao Oriental; 105 in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat Province; and 12 in Alabel, Sarangani.
Of the 162 beneficiaries, 58 also got firearms remuneration, which is an amount that is double the cost valuation of turned-in firearms, to provide additional fund for rehabilitation activities for them such as skills training, provision of shelter and legal assistance, among others.
Año said most of these former rebels are Indigenous Peoples (IPs) coming from the Blaan, Mandaya, Manobo, Mansaka, Tboli, Teduray, Bisaya, Kalagan and Ilonggo tribes.
“Nakakalungkot po dahil karaniwang pangunahing biktima ng mga komunista ay IPs na nagagambala ang tahimik na pamumuhay sa kanilang ancestral domains dahil sa pagtatago o pagkukubli ng mga rebelde sa kanilang komunidad na kalauna’y nagiging kampo o kuta na nila at nagreresulta sa displacement o pagbabakwit ng IPs (It saddens us that the victims of communists are IPs whose peaceful living in their ancestral domains have been inconvenienced after rebels made their communities lairs or camps. These resulted to the IPs displacement),” he said.
“Nananawagan kami sa IP communities na huwag kupkupin ang mga rebelde at huwag sumapi sa armadong kilusan. Idulog ninyo po ang inyong problema sa komunidad sa lokal o nasyunal na gobyerno (We are calling on the IP communities not to harbor rebels or join the armed movement . Report such problems in your communities to the local or national government),” he said.
Security for former rebels
According to the Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2018-01 between the DILG and the Department of National Defense, other benefits and assistance given to former rebels include safety and security guarantees by a local government unit or the Philippine National Police, in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The assistance is given from the time a former rebel surfaced, as well as support for relocation to better secure the former rebel and his or her family.
“Batid ng gobyerno na hindi madali para sa isang rebelde na sumuko dahil sa pangamba sa kanilang kaligtasan. Tinitiyak po ng gobyerno na hindi namin kayo pababayaan kaya huwag po kayong matakot. E-CLIP is time-bound with a clear exit strategy and adopts a total family approach (The government knows that it is not easy for a rebel to surrender for fear for their safety. The government makes sure that we will take care of you so you need not worry),” Año said.
E-CLIP is locally-driven, managed and implemented. Provinces and highly-urbanized cities (HUCs) are the focal point of authority and management of the integration of the program.
The former rebels and their family temporarily reside in a halfway house managed by a provincial or city government that serves as the processing center, where rehabilitation and healing sessions and education and skills training activities are being done.
The former rebels also get PhilHealth enrolment under the PAMANA (Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan)-PhilHealth sponsored program with one-year validity and open for renewal.
Localized peace talks
In preparation for the planned localized peace talks, Año reiterates that DILG will construct more halfway houses for rebel surrenderers.
Recently issued DILG Memorandum Circular 2018-105 states the criteria in the selection and prioritization of provinces or HUCs each to be given PHP5-million financial support through E-CLIP for the construction of a halfway house.
Included in the criteria are highest number of enrolled former rebels; no existing halfway house or with halfway houses (not funded by the former CLIP and existing E-CLIP) that needs renovation or expansion; availability of donated lot or site to build the structure; and functional skills training programs, among others.
Año also earlier thanked leagues of local government units and elective officials such as League of Cities of the Philippines and the Philippine Councilor's League for expressing their willingness to play a more significant role in ending hostilities in their respective localities.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1043384
NDF/NPA-Masbate: Pagbalusabas ng Pasistang Diktadurang Rehimeng US –Duterte sa Negosasyong Pangkapayapaan ayon sa sulsol ng mga Militaristang DND Secretary Lorenzana, DILG Sec. Año, National Security Adviser Esperon at ng kanyang mga Berdugong kasundaluhan at kapulisan
NPA-Masbate propaganda statement posted to the National Democratic Front Website (Aug 1): Pagbalusabas ng Pasistang Diktadurang Rehimeng US –Duterte sa Negosasyong Pangkapayapaan ayon sa sulsol ng mga Militaristang DND Secretary Lorenzana, DILG Sec. Año, National Security Adviser Esperon at ng kanyang mga Berdugong kasundaluhan at kapulisan
Hukyo 26, 2018
Pagbalusabas ng Pasistang Diktadurang Rehimeng US –Duterte sa Negosasyong Pangkapayapaan ayon sa sulsol ng mga Militaristang DND Secretary Lorenzana, DILG Sec. Año, National Security Adviser Esperon at ng kanyang mga Berdugong kasundaluhan at kapulisan
Kinukundena ng JRC-BHB Masbate ang kara-karakang pag-atras ng pasistang diktadurang Rehimeng US-Duterte sa Negosasyong Pangkapayapaan dahil sa sulsol ng mga militaristang sina Lorenzana, Año at Esperon na pagtalikod sa mga napirmahang kasunduan sa mga nakaraang rehimen ukol sa negosasyong pangkapayapaan at malinaw na hindi seryoso ang Rehimen na harapin ang totoong isyu ng digmang Bayan. Mas binigyang pansin ang buladas ng mga militarista at among imperyalista na siya ang ugat ng kahirapan at paghihikahos ng sambayanang Pilipino.
Para sa kaalaman ng mga Masbatenyo at Pilipino, ang kilusang rebolusyonaryo sa probinsya ng Masbate ay sumusunod at naniniwala sa mga negosyador ng NDFP na sila ang itinakdang opisyal na makipagharap sa negosyador ng GPH para pag-usapan ang ugat ng digmang bayan sa Pilipinas ngunit ang GPH ang hindi seryoso sa usapang pangkapayapaan dahil ginagawa nila ang lahat ng paraan para bitagin ang kilusan sa hindi makatarungang pagtigil ng labanan na walang nalulutas na mga mahahalagang usapin o ang komprehensibong kasunduan ukol sa Sosyo Ekonomikong Reporma at ang mga militaristang tauhan ng rehimeng US-Duterte ang malakas ang loob na akusahan ang NDFP at ang buong rebolusyonaryong kilusan ng hindi sinsero sa usapang pangkapayapaan.
Malinaw na sila ang hindi sinsero at di seryoso sa usapang pang-kapayapaan dahil sa mga maraming dinagdag nilang mga kondisyon na wala sa orihinal na pag-uusap at ang patuloy na pananalasa ng Oplan Kapayapaan sa titulong PDT/COPD na sobra pa sa martial law sa kanayunan na dapat organisadong labanan ng sambayanang Pilipino dahil ito ang mas lalong nagpapahirap sa mga tao.
Matibay ang paninnidigan ng Jose Rapsing Command-Bagong Hukbong Bayan sa lalawigan ng Masbate na hindi ito lalahok sa localized peacetalk na gustong mangyari ng rehimeng US-Duterte. Makailang beses na itong ginawa ng mga nagdaang rehimen subalit lahat ay nabigo. Ang ganitong iskema ay isang patuso at mapanlinlang na balakin upang hatiin ang rebolusyonaryong kilusan sa probinsya sa partikular at sa kabuuan sa pambangsang antas.
Hinahamon ng JRC-BHB Masbate ang rehimeng US-Duterte na kung sinsero itong tapusin ang limang dekadang labanan ay muli nitong buksan ang pakikipag usap sa mga itinalagang negosyador ng NDFP at Nananawagan ang JRC-BHB Masbate sa lahat na Masbatenyo na magkaisa at magtulungan para labanan ang ala Marcos na pamamaraan ng rehimeng US- Duterte at ilantad ang mga nagaganap na ekstra- hudisyal na pamamaslang sa titulong oplan tokhang.
Digmang bayan ang sagot sa Martial Law na pamamaraan ng pasistang diktadurang rehimeng US-Duterte.
LUZ DEL MAR
Tagapag-pahayag
JRC-BHB Masbate
https://www.ndfp.org/pagbalusabas-ng-pasistang-diktadurang-rehimeng-us-duterte-sa-negosasyong-pangkapayapaan-ayon-sa-sulsol-ng-mga-militaristang-dnd-secretary-lorenzana-dilg-sec-ano-national-security-adviser-e/
Hukyo 26, 2018
Photo from Frances Mangosing/inquirer.net
Pagbalusabas ng Pasistang Diktadurang Rehimeng US –Duterte sa Negosasyong Pangkapayapaan ayon sa sulsol ng mga Militaristang DND Secretary Lorenzana, DILG Sec. Año, National Security Adviser Esperon at ng kanyang mga Berdugong kasundaluhan at kapulisan
Kinukundena ng JRC-BHB Masbate ang kara-karakang pag-atras ng pasistang diktadurang Rehimeng US-Duterte sa Negosasyong Pangkapayapaan dahil sa sulsol ng mga militaristang sina Lorenzana, Año at Esperon na pagtalikod sa mga napirmahang kasunduan sa mga nakaraang rehimen ukol sa negosasyong pangkapayapaan at malinaw na hindi seryoso ang Rehimen na harapin ang totoong isyu ng digmang Bayan. Mas binigyang pansin ang buladas ng mga militarista at among imperyalista na siya ang ugat ng kahirapan at paghihikahos ng sambayanang Pilipino.
Para sa kaalaman ng mga Masbatenyo at Pilipino, ang kilusang rebolusyonaryo sa probinsya ng Masbate ay sumusunod at naniniwala sa mga negosyador ng NDFP na sila ang itinakdang opisyal na makipagharap sa negosyador ng GPH para pag-usapan ang ugat ng digmang bayan sa Pilipinas ngunit ang GPH ang hindi seryoso sa usapang pangkapayapaan dahil ginagawa nila ang lahat ng paraan para bitagin ang kilusan sa hindi makatarungang pagtigil ng labanan na walang nalulutas na mga mahahalagang usapin o ang komprehensibong kasunduan ukol sa Sosyo Ekonomikong Reporma at ang mga militaristang tauhan ng rehimeng US-Duterte ang malakas ang loob na akusahan ang NDFP at ang buong rebolusyonaryong kilusan ng hindi sinsero sa usapang pangkapayapaan.
Malinaw na sila ang hindi sinsero at di seryoso sa usapang pang-kapayapaan dahil sa mga maraming dinagdag nilang mga kondisyon na wala sa orihinal na pag-uusap at ang patuloy na pananalasa ng Oplan Kapayapaan sa titulong PDT/COPD na sobra pa sa martial law sa kanayunan na dapat organisadong labanan ng sambayanang Pilipino dahil ito ang mas lalong nagpapahirap sa mga tao.
Matibay ang paninnidigan ng Jose Rapsing Command-Bagong Hukbong Bayan sa lalawigan ng Masbate na hindi ito lalahok sa localized peacetalk na gustong mangyari ng rehimeng US-Duterte. Makailang beses na itong ginawa ng mga nagdaang rehimen subalit lahat ay nabigo. Ang ganitong iskema ay isang patuso at mapanlinlang na balakin upang hatiin ang rebolusyonaryong kilusan sa probinsya sa partikular at sa kabuuan sa pambangsang antas.
Hinahamon ng JRC-BHB Masbate ang rehimeng US-Duterte na kung sinsero itong tapusin ang limang dekadang labanan ay muli nitong buksan ang pakikipag usap sa mga itinalagang negosyador ng NDFP at Nananawagan ang JRC-BHB Masbate sa lahat na Masbatenyo na magkaisa at magtulungan para labanan ang ala Marcos na pamamaraan ng rehimeng US- Duterte at ilantad ang mga nagaganap na ekstra- hudisyal na pamamaslang sa titulong oplan tokhang.
Digmang bayan ang sagot sa Martial Law na pamamaraan ng pasistang diktadurang rehimeng US-Duterte.
LUZ DEL MAR
Tagapag-pahayag
JRC-BHB Masbate
https://www.ndfp.org/pagbalusabas-ng-pasistang-diktadurang-rehimeng-us-duterte-sa-negosasyong-pangkapayapaan-ayon-sa-sulsol-ng-mga-militaristang-dnd-secretary-lorenzana-dilg-sec-ano-national-security-adviser-e/
NDF: Comment of Jose Maria Sison on Duterte Rant Against His Fellow Criminals in the Police and Military
Sison propaganda statement posted to the National Democratic Front Website (Aug 2): Comment of Jose Maria Sison on Duterte Rant Against His Fellow Criminals in the Police and Military
Duterte himself is the biggest criminal in the country for inciting the police and military to commit mass murder of thousands of suspects and violate human rights, for guaranteeing impunity and for providing rewards in cash and promotions in rank.
The Filipino people hold Duterte responsible for promoting criminality and impunity among the police and military. He pretends to be angry at his fellow criminals in authority and he is publicly threatening them with undercover projects to kill them extrajudicially.
There is no end to this madness of promoting criminality among the police and military, unless the presidency of Duterte is terminated and he is replaced by a new leadership that can hold him and his fellow criminals in the police and military to account for their crimes.###
https://www.ndfp.org/comment-of-jose-maria-sison-on-duterte-rant-against-his-fellow-criminals-in-the-police-and-military/
Duterte himself is the biggest criminal in the country for inciting the police and military to commit mass murder of thousands of suspects and violate human rights, for guaranteeing impunity and for providing rewards in cash and promotions in rank.
He is the No. 1 scalawag and No. 1 inspiration of all the scalawags in the police and military who are now engaged in all kinds of criminal activities, including murder for hire, robbery, extortion and kidnapping for ransom.Duterte is a shameless hypocrite for threatening his fellow criminals among the police and military with ¨termination¨of their lives for committing crimes lesser than mass murder of which he is the mastermind and for earning sideline income which is so little compared to the plunder and corruption top-level politicians like Duterte and Arroyo engage in.
The Filipino people hold Duterte responsible for promoting criminality and impunity among the police and military. He pretends to be angry at his fellow criminals in authority and he is publicly threatening them with undercover projects to kill them extrajudicially.
There is no end to this madness of promoting criminality among the police and military, unless the presidency of Duterte is terminated and he is replaced by a new leadership that can hold him and his fellow criminals in the police and military to account for their crimes.###
https://www.ndfp.org/comment-of-jose-maria-sison-on-duterte-rant-against-his-fellow-criminals-in-the-police-and-military/
MILF: “Runing a bureaucracy posed a bigger challenge than waging jungle warfare:”-Al Haj Murad
Posted to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Website (Jul 31): “Runing a bureaucracy posed a bigger challenge than waging jungle warfare:”-Al Haj Murad
Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao—At a news conference after the culmination of Bangsamoro Consultative Assembly on Bangsamoro Organic law (BOL) on July 29, MILF Chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim told reporters that he himself would have to “refresh first”, acknowledging that holding a government post would be different from running the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as its chairman for 15 years.
Admitting that running a bureaucracy is a bigger challenge that waging jungle warfare, Al Haj Murad also told reporters that they are looking to invite young, highly skilled professionals to serve in an “inclusive” new Bangsamoro government.
“The leadership of the MILF admittedly are getting mature—wag na natin sabihin na tumatanda—but they’re getting mature. Now, that is one challenge also for us,” Al Haj Murad said.
“So we need to let young people come in... as second-liners,” he added.
Al Haj Murad is expected to lead the transition government as interim chief minister until 2022, a consensus agreed upon by members of the MILF Central Committee.
Al Haj Murad said his group began sending people for skills training in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Turkey about 5 years ago.
Many young Bangsamoro are currently enrolled in various universities in these countries taking up four-year courses and master’s degree program.
The Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) was originally called Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as stipulated in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), and on the draft of BBL crafted by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC).
It was eventually changed into BOL during the deliberations by the bicameral conference committee leading to its passage, ratification by both Houses of Congress on July 18, and signed by President Rodrigo Duterte few days after.
During the consultative assembly at Darapanan, where the administrative and military base of the Moro Front is located, participants were asked if they accept the BOL, the participants answered in the affirmative, many of whom shouting Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar (Allah is Greatest).
The passage of BOL is a landmark legislation pushed hard by the Duterte Administration even during his election campaign in 2016.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1434/---runing-a-bureaucracy-posed-a-bigger-challenge-than-waging-jungle-warfare-----al-haj-murad
Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao—At a news conference after the culmination of Bangsamoro Consultative Assembly on Bangsamoro Organic law (BOL) on July 29, MILF Chair Al Haj Murad Ebrahim told reporters that he himself would have to “refresh first”, acknowledging that holding a government post would be different from running the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as its chairman for 15 years.
Admitting that running a bureaucracy is a bigger challenge that waging jungle warfare, Al Haj Murad also told reporters that they are looking to invite young, highly skilled professionals to serve in an “inclusive” new Bangsamoro government.
“The leadership of the MILF admittedly are getting mature—wag na natin sabihin na tumatanda—but they’re getting mature. Now, that is one challenge also for us,” Al Haj Murad said.
“So we need to let young people come in... as second-liners,” he added.
Al Haj Murad is expected to lead the transition government as interim chief minister until 2022, a consensus agreed upon by members of the MILF Central Committee.
Al Haj Murad said his group began sending people for skills training in countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Turkey about 5 years ago.
Many young Bangsamoro are currently enrolled in various universities in these countries taking up four-year courses and master’s degree program.
The Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) was originally called Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) as stipulated in the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), and on the draft of BBL crafted by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC).
It was eventually changed into BOL during the deliberations by the bicameral conference committee leading to its passage, ratification by both Houses of Congress on July 18, and signed by President Rodrigo Duterte few days after.
During the consultative assembly at Darapanan, where the administrative and military base of the Moro Front is located, participants were asked if they accept the BOL, the participants answered in the affirmative, many of whom shouting Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar (Allah is Greatest).
The passage of BOL is a landmark legislation pushed hard by the Duterte Administration even during his election campaign in 2016.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1434/---runing-a-bureaucracy-posed-a-bigger-challenge-than-waging-jungle-warfare-----al-haj-murad
MILF: British Embassy in Manila issues Statement on BOL; Turkey also Hails Signing of BOL
Posted to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Website (Aug 1): British Embassy in Manila issues Statement on BOL; Turkey also Hails Signing of BOL
The British Embassy in Manila says in a statement issued on July 30 that the United Kingdom welcomes the passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law by the Congress and its subsequent signing by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on 27 July 2018.
We commend the Philippine government, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and other stakeholders for their efforts to finalise this landmark legislation. With the continuing commitment of the parties, the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao provides – to all – an historic opportunity to secure long-lasting peace, development and prosperity in the Bangsamoro, the British Embassy statement said.
The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to support the peace process, and the social, political and economic transformation of the region in the years ahead.
Meanwhile, in a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on July 27, the Turkish Government also hailed Philippines' new law paving way for comprehensive autonomy of Moro Muslims, praising it as “historic.”
In the same statement, the Foreign Ministry said that Turkey welcomes “the successful conclusion of the legislative process regarding the Bangsamoro Organic Law and its signing by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.”
The statement reads as follows:
“We commend the efforts of the Philippine government, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front [MILF] and other stakeholders in finalizing this landmark legislation which aims to create a new political entity known as the ‘Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.’
“With the political will and vision of the relevant parties, a critical juncture in the peace process has been passed,” the statement said.
“This is a historic accomplishment,” to achieve “a just and lasting peace, stability and prosperity in Bangsamoro,” the ministry said.
“The Bangsamoro Organic Law also presents a valuable opportunity to tackle the root causes of violent extremism and terrorism and thus offers the promise of a better future for the Bangsamoro people,” said the statement.
“Turkey will continue to support the peace process as well as the social and economic development of the region in the period ahead.”
The BOL is the implementing law of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) signed between the GPH-MILF Peace Panels in 2014.
The law, formerly named Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) crafted by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) was passed and ratified by Philippine Congress after days of deliberations, and has been signed by President Duterte.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1436/british-embassy-in-manila-issues-statement-on-bol--turkey-also-hails-signing-of-bol-
The British Embassy in Manila says in a statement issued on July 30 that the United Kingdom welcomes the passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law by the Congress and its subsequent signing by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on 27 July 2018.
We commend the Philippine government, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and other stakeholders for their efforts to finalise this landmark legislation. With the continuing commitment of the parties, the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao provides – to all – an historic opportunity to secure long-lasting peace, development and prosperity in the Bangsamoro, the British Embassy statement said.
The United Kingdom remains steadfast in its commitment to support the peace process, and the social, political and economic transformation of the region in the years ahead.
Meanwhile, in a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on July 27, the Turkish Government also hailed Philippines' new law paving way for comprehensive autonomy of Moro Muslims, praising it as “historic.”
In the same statement, the Foreign Ministry said that Turkey welcomes “the successful conclusion of the legislative process regarding the Bangsamoro Organic Law and its signing by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Roa Duterte.”
The statement reads as follows:
“We commend the efforts of the Philippine government, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front [MILF] and other stakeholders in finalizing this landmark legislation which aims to create a new political entity known as the ‘Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.’
“With the political will and vision of the relevant parties, a critical juncture in the peace process has been passed,” the statement said.
“This is a historic accomplishment,” to achieve “a just and lasting peace, stability and prosperity in Bangsamoro,” the ministry said.
“The Bangsamoro Organic Law also presents a valuable opportunity to tackle the root causes of violent extremism and terrorism and thus offers the promise of a better future for the Bangsamoro people,” said the statement.
“Turkey will continue to support the peace process as well as the social and economic development of the region in the period ahead.”
The BOL is the implementing law of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) signed between the GPH-MILF Peace Panels in 2014.
The law, formerly named Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) crafted by the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) was passed and ratified by Philippine Congress after days of deliberations, and has been signed by President Duterte.
http://www.luwaran.com/news/article/1436/british-embassy-in-manila-issues-statement-on-bol--turkey-also-hails-signing-of-bol-
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