Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (Nov 20, 2020): Terrorist NPA Continue to Disintegrate in Bukidnon
SURRENDERED | The surrenderees were identified as @Jopel, Squad Leader; @Mike and @Joel, team leaders, all of Squad 2; and @Angela, Platoon (Pltn) Medic, all from Pltn 3, Guerilla Front (GF) Malayag, Sub Regional Committee (SRC) 2, Northern Central Mindanao Regional Command (NCMRC).
They disclosed that physical exhaustion, hunger, lack of food and operational supplies, and the realization of the NPA’s false promises caused them to surrender.
#AFPyoucanTRUST | www.afpcrs.com
Saturday, November 21, 2020
AFP-CRS: Terrorist NPA Continue to Disintegrate in Bukidnon
AFP-CRS: North Cotabato Exec Backs Army's Diplomatic Way to End Insurgency
Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (Nov 20, 2020): North Cotabato Exec Backs Army's Diplomatic Way to End Insurgency
COLLABORATION| North Cotabato Governor Nancy Catamco has pledged to give her all-out support for the military’s diplomatic campaign against the New People’s Army (NPA) in the province.#AFPyoucanTRUST | www.afpcrs.com

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AFP-CRS: Leyte Execs Appeal for Passage of NTF-ELCAC Budget
Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (Nov 20, 2020): Leyte Execs Appeal for Passage of NTF-ELCAC Budget
NO TO NPA| Local officials of Jaro, Leyte express dismay over the deceptive recruitment of the New People's Army during a gathering on Nov. 13, 2020. More local officials have voiced their support for the campaign to end insurgency, including the passage of a budget to develop remote communities#AFPyoucanTRUST | www.afpcrs.com

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AFP-CRS: Saving the Youth from Recruitment Activities of the CPP-NPA
Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (Nov 20, 2020): Saving the Youth from Recruitment Activities of the CPP-NPA
NO TO NPA | Local officials of Jaro, Leyte express dismay over the deceptive recruitment of the New People's Army during a gathering on Nov. 13, 2020. More local officials have voiced their support for the campaign to end insurgency, including the passage of a budget to develop remote communities#AFPyoucanTRUST | www.afpcrs.com

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AFP-CRS: Army Troops and NPA Terrorists Clash in Carigara, Leyte
Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (Nov 20, 2020): Army Troops and NPA Terrorists Clash in Carigara, Leyte
CLASHED| Troops of 14th Infantry Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army encountered undetermined number of fully armed NPA members at vicinityof Barangay Hiluctogan, Carigara, Leyte on November 17, 2020.The encounter transpired as the army troops continue to conduct pursuit operations against NPA Terrorist who recently abandoned a temporary encampment in the area. Firefight lasted for about five minutes before the enemy fled to different direction.
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AFP-CRS: Mataas na kalibre ng baril na-rekober sa Davao Oriental
Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (Nov 20, 2020): Mataas na kalibre ng baril na-rekober sa Davao Oriental
NADISKUBRE| A 30-minute gun battle transpired between government troops and a group of armed NPA terrorists believed to be members of NPA's South Front near a populated community in Barangay Marayag early this morning.After receiving reports from concerned residents about the presence of armed men near their place, the Commander of the 28th Infantry (KAMAGONG) Battalion, LT COL ALEXANDER D BANATAO, immediately and deliberately planned out a strike security operation in order to safeguard the community from the presence of the terrorists that poses fear and danger in the lives of the residents.
#AFPyoucanTRUST | www.afpcrs.com
AFP-CRS: AFP Vice Chief of Staff Collado retires
Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook Page (Nov 21, 2020): AFP Vice Chief of Staff Collado retires
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – After 38 years of service, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Vice Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral Gaudencio Collado Jr. formally retired from the military in a joint change of chief of office and retirement ceremony on Saturday, November 21.The AFP Chief of Staff, General Gilbert Gapay, presided over the activity via virtual teleconference at his office while the ceremonies were held on-site at Tejeros Hall, AFP Commissioned Officers Country. Vice Admiral Collado turned over his post to the Commander of Western Command (WESCOM), Lieutenant General Erickson Gloria.
“This time-honored military tradition of the formal passing of responsibility and accountability from one leadership to another is a testament of how the AFP values the importance of undertaking the continuity of command, and the necessity to adapt to change. Thus we remain adept and relevant in fulfilling our sworn mandate to the nation and the people,” General Gapay said.
The dynamism in the military profession is important in carrying out its missions especially now that the AFP is conducting non-stop humanitarian assistance and relief operations to citizens affected by recent calamities.
Read more: https://www.afp.mil.ph/…/911-afp-vice-chief-of-staff-collad…
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Kalinaw News: Four ASG members surrender to Special Forces of JTF-Sulu
Posted to Kalinaw News (Nov 21, 2020): Four ASG members surrender to Special Forces of JTF-Sulu
November 21, 2020, Camp Bautista, Jolo, Sulu – The 6th Special Forces Battalion facilitated the surrender of four Abu Sayyaf Group members.
Today, Brigade Commander of 1102 Infantry Brigade Brigadier General Ignatius N Patrimonio met with four former ASG members who surrendered to Lieutenant Colonel Rafael P. Caido, Commanding Officer of 6th Special Forces Battalion. One of them is Radzmel D. Said alias Amil under the group of the late ASG Senior Leader Hatib Hajan Sawadjaan bringing along with his M1 Garand Rifle and ammunitions.
According to LTC Caido, alias Amil is a known member of the group of the deceased senior leader and had long been in the wanted list of government forces in Sulu. “He is a resident of Brgy Sandah, Patikul and nephew of Hatib Majid Said alias Amah Patit. Moreover, mayroon siyang dalawang kapatid na active Abu Sayyaf. Despite that, Captain Froilan Pinay-an of 20th Special Forces Company was able to convince alias Amil to surrender. Ang sabi sa akin ni Amil, nakita kasi niya na maganda ang nagiging treatment ng mga sundalo sa mga sincere sa pagbabalik loob,” said LTC Caido.
Meanwhile, the 13th SF Company led by First Lieutenant Filmar Luzon facilitated the surrender of Serhamal Bahjin Alli a grandson of ASG Senior Leader Radulan Sahiron. Per LT Luzon, Alli served as the M60 machine gunner of his grandfather. He surrendered his M16 Rifle with ammunitions.
The two other ASG member who surrendered and were presented to Brigadier General Patrimonio were Muknan S. Hadjirudin and Sali Kadil Ammad, both under Subleader Alhabsy Misaya and are residents of Brgy Punjungan, Kalinggalan Caluang Municipality. The two also turned over their respective M1 Garand rifles.
BGen Patrimonio expressed that aside from the intensified intelligence operations of battalions under 1102nd Brigade, the Municipal Task Force in Ending Local Armed Conflict (MTF-ELAC) of Patikul’s project greatly affected the landscape of Patikul, Sulu. “The Balik Barangay Program and People’s Peace Covenant have assured the people that we, the government troops, are partners in bringing back peace in the municipality.”
For his part, Joint Task Force Sulu and 11th Infantry Commander Major General William N. Gonzales recognized the active participation of all unit commanders of JTF-Sulu. “Earlier today I was at the headquarters of Marine Brigade Landing Team – 1 to personally commend the troops of 4MBde for the neutralization of two ASG Subleaders. To the troops of 6th Special Forces Battalion, I also congratulate you for the series of accomplishments you have done for the overall thrust of JTF – Sulu. We are gaining momentum in this fight for peace. We need and we are going to accelerate our efforts in service of the Tausugs.”
https://www.kalinawnews.com/four-asg-members-surrender-to-special-forces-of-jtf-sulu/
Kalinaw News: Half-million E-CLIP assistance granted to 83 FRs in Misamis Oriental
Posted to Kalinaw News (Nov 21, 2020): Half-million E-CLIP assistance granted to 83 FRs in Misamis Oriental
CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental- A total of eighty-three (83) Former Rebels (FRs) received financial assistance amounting to Php 420,000 from Provincial Local Government Unit (PLGU) Misamis Oriental during an awarding ceremony held at Headquarters 58th Infantry “Dimalulupig” Battalion (58IB), Sitio Migbanday, Poblacion, CLaveria, Misamis Oriental last November 16, 2020.
The awarding was graced by Hon. Yevgeny Vincente Emano, Provincial Governor of Misamis Oriental, and was attended by Mr. Jhunleymar Abella, Office-In-Charge of PSWD Misamis Oriental.
The financial assistance is a benefit under the Enhanced Comprehensive and Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) which is in line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s advocacy in reintegrating the FRs back to the mainstream society and help improves their living conditions.
Each of the 83 beneficiaries received a cash worth of Php 5,000 which could eventually help them to start a small business that is for the improvement of their lives to help in community and nation-building. With this, the beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the government for remaining sincere in helping those who became victims of the lies and deception of the communist terrorist groups.
Marita Mandokita alias Bae Maputi said, “Nagpasalamat ko sa gobyerno karon nga nakadawat kami sa grabe nga hinabang kanamo. Wala ko magdahom tungod sa akong paglihok sa kabukiran, wala kong magdahom nga makatagamtam kami sa dako nga hinabang sa pagtabang sa among gobyerno.” (I would like to thank the government because we have received so much assistance from them. I did not expect that despite joining the terrorist group, we would enjoy and receive numerous assistance.)
Mga kaigsoonan kung naa pa kamo sa kabukiran, ang akong ikaaghat sa inyo nga balik gyud mo sa atong sabakan tungod kay dili diay sayon nga kung naa ta sa kabukiran, wala tay katagamtaman nga maayo pero kung dinhi ta sa sabakan sa gobyerno naa gyud ang tanan nga tabang nga ibukbuk ka nato ug unsa pa man ang atong pangitaon nga sakto man ang atong kahimtang,” she added.
(To my brothers and sisters who are still in the mountains, I encourage you to lay down your arms and return to the folds of the law because life in the mountain is not easy, you are just wasting your lives, unlike here in government that we have all the help and assistance we need. We are in a good situation so what are we looking for?)
Meanwhile, Gov. Yevgeny Vincente Emano said, “Peace cannot be achieved through armed struggle, it can be achieved through the cooperation of every citizen of this country. Cooperate with the government, talk with the government, and listen to each other’s issues and concerns so that problems of every community will be resolved, and insurgency would be prevented.”
In his message, Lt. Col. Ricky L Canatoy, Commanding Officer of 58IB said, “The government’s commitment to deliver E-CLIP benefits will pursue even during this COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that this will give more reasons for the remaining members of the NPA to surrender. Moreover, the Army will continue to work hand in hand with other government agencies to help facilitate and fast track the delivery of benefits intended for the former rebels.”

https://www.kalinawnews.com/half-million-e-clip-assistance-granted-to-83-frs-in-misamis-oriental/
CPP/Ang Bayan: Badyet ng AFP, dinagdagan pa ng Senado
Propaganda article from the Tagalog language edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Nov 21, 2020): Badyet ng AFP, dinagdagan pa ng Senado

Pinalaki ang badyet ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) para sa 2021 mula ₱208.7 bilyon tungong ₱215 bilyon sa pagdinig ng Senado sa panukalang badyet noong Nobyembre 20. Isa sa dinagdagan ng pondo ang modernisasyon ng AFP mula ₱25 bilyon tungong ₱83 bilyon (dagdag na ₱58 bilyon).
Ilan pang idinagdag sa badyet ng AFP ang ₱5 bilyong pondong “di programado” na walang pagkakaiba sa pork barrel ng Kongreso, ₱2 bilyon para sa pagbili ng dalawa pang malalaking eroplano at ₱2 bilyon para sa gamit ng 11th ID. Sa ilalim nito, ₱800 milyon ang nakalaan para sa pagbili ng mga bomba at bala para sa mga eroplano at helikopter pandigma. Mayroon ding nakalaan na ₱190 milyong pondong “pansuporta” sa National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict. Ito ay sa kabila ng lumalakas na panawagang tanggalan ng pondo ang naturang task force at ilaan sa ayuda at rehabilitasyon ng mga nasalanta ng pandemya at sakuna ang badyet nito.
CPP/Ang Bayan: Dumog ng mga pasista sa Bukidnon at Lanao Sur
Propaganda article from the Tagalog language edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Nov 21, 2020): Dumog ng mga pasista sa Bukidnon at Lanao Sur
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Dinumog ng 900 sundalo ng 82nd IB, 51st IB, 58th IB, 1st Special Forces Battalion at Scout Rangers ang mga barangay sa hangganan ng Talakag, Bukidnon at Tagoloan II, Lanao del Sur noong Oktubre 15-21.
Umatake sa mga barangay ng San Rafael, Lemonsudan at Kibulag sa Talakag noong Oktubre 15 ang mga sundalo lulan ng limang trak at dalawang armored personnel carrier (APC). Nagpwesto din ng dalawang kanyon sa lugar. Kinabukasan sa Tagoloan II, 16 na trak ng militar ang dumumog sa Barangay Pinilayan, liban pa sa tigdalawa ring APC at kanyon. Nagdagdagan pa ito ng apat na trak ng sundalo at walong trak ng suplay nang sumunod na araw.
Makalipas ang isang linggo, tatlong araw namang hinalihaw ng 5th IB ang mga baryo ng Maguing, Lanao del Sur. Walang-habas na nagpaputok ng 60mm na kanyon ang mga sundalo. Sapilitan ding pinasurender ang mga residente.
Muling dumagsa sa Barangay Lemonsudan ang limang KM35 na trak at 10 pang sasakyan lulan ang mga sundalo noong Oktubre 31. Nagsilbi silang pwersang panseguridad sa pagdating ng meyor ng Talakag at ni Communications Sec. Martin Andanar.
[Ang Bayan is the official news organ of the Communist Party of the Philippines and is issued by the CPP Central Committee. It provides news about the work of the Party as well as its analysis of and views on current issues. Ang Bayan comes out fortnightly and is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Ilokano, Waray, Hiligaynon and English.]
https://cpp.ph/2020/11/21/dumog-ng-mga-pasista-sa-bukidnon-at-lanao-sur/
CPP/Ang Bayan: 2 katutubo, unang biktima ng batas sa terorismo

Ibinunyag ng National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) sa Korte Suprema noong Nobyembre 17 ang unang kaso ng paggamit ng Anti-Terror Law (ATL) laban sa inosenteng mamamayan. Dalawang Aeta, sina Jasper Gurung at Junior Ramos, ay walang batayang kinasuhan ng 7th ID ng paglabag ng Seksyon 4 (paglahok sa mga aktibidad na may layuning pumatay o manakit) ng naturang batas noong Setyembre. Noon pang Agosto nakakulong ang dalawa, kasama ng dalawa pang Aeta, sa gawa-gawang kasong illegal possession of firearms and explosives. Inaresto sila habang tumatakas sa pambobomba at pang-aabuso ng militar sa kanilang lugar.
Ayon sa NUPL, ang pagsasampa ng kaso ay ganti ng 7th ID sa mga sibiliyan matapos isang sundalo ang napatay sa pananambang ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan sa kanilang yunit noong Agosto 21. Pinatutunayan ng kaso kung papaanong maaaring gamitin ang ATL para baluktutin ang mga ebidensya at ituring na “terorista” ang mga kritiko at kalaban ng gubyerno..
Sa ngalan din pagsugpo sa “terorismo,” pinagbawalan ng Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) na galawin ng Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP) ang mga impok nito sa 22 na akawnt sa bangko. Iligal na ibinimbin ng AMLC ang mga account ng RMP mula Disyembre 2019 hanggang Oktubre nitong taon batay lamang sa petisyon ng National Intelligence Coordinating Agency.
CPP/Ang Bayan: Atake sa mga mamamahayag

Pinaslang ng 2nd IB ang lokal na manunulat na si Ronnie Villamor sa Barangay Matanglad, Masbate noong Nobyembre 14. Nasa lugar siya para siyasatin ang pangangamkam ng lupa ng negosyanteng si Randy Favis. Hinarang siya sa isang tsekpoynt ng militar at binaril sa pinalabas na engkwentro.
Noong Nobyembre 10, pinagbabaril ang manunulat at brodkaster na si Virgilio Maganes sa Barangay San Blas, Villasis, Pangasinan. Una na siyang tinangkang patayin ng mga pulis noong 2016.
Sa parehong araw, inaresto at idinetine ng mga pulis sa Camarines Norte ang mga brodkaster na sina Virgilio Avila Jr. at Mia Concordia. Ginamit ng mga pulis ang kasong cyberlibel na isinampa ni Gov. Edgardo Tallado. Nakalaya sila matapos magbayad ng pyansang ₱400,000. Kinasuhan din ng gobernador ang mamamahayag na si Deo Trinidad.
Parehong kaso rin ang ginamit sa pag-aresto sa brodkaster na si Jun Digamon ng Davao City noong Nobyembre 13 at si Leonardo Hijara ng Surigao del Sur sa parehong linggo.
Samantala, malisyosong iniugnay ng rehimen sa rebolusyonaryong kilusan ang manunulat ng Inquirer at direktor ng NUJP na si Nestor Burgos Jr. noong Nobyembre 5. Nakabase si Burgos sa Iloilo City.
Ang Pilipinas ang itinuturing na ika-pitong pinakadelikadong bansa sa mga mamamahayag sa buong mundo ayon sa 2020 Global Impunity Index na inilabas ng Committee to Protect Journalists noong Oktubre 28.
CPP/Ang Bayan: Magsasaka, pinaslang; 16 inaresto
Propaganda article from the Tagalog language edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Nov 21, 2020): Magsasaka, pinaslang; 16 inaresto

Isang magsasaka ang pinaslang at 16 ang arbitraryong inaresto ng mga elemento ng Armed Forces of the Philippines sa nakalipas na mga linggo.
Pagpaslang. Binaril at napatay ng mga elemento ng 85th IB ang lider-magniniyog na si Armando Buisan sa Barangay Santa Maria, Catanauan, Quezon noong Nobyembre 14. Si Buisan, 60, ay residente ng Sityo Luyahan, Barangay Magsaysay, General Luna at tagapangulo ng Coco Levy Fund Ibalik sa Amin sa naturang bayan.
Halos tatlong dekadang itinaguyod ni Buisan ang karapatan ng mga magniniyog. Bago paslangin, nanawagan ang grupo ng biktima na itaas ang presyo ng kopra at magbigay ng ayuda ang gubyerno dahil sa magkakasunod na bagyong tumama sa Bondoc Peninsula.
Istraping at pag-aresto. Walang habas na pinaputukan at inaresto ng nag-ooperasyong mga sundalo ng 58th IB ang anim na magsasaka, kabilang ang tatlong menor-de-edad, sa Sityo Lanesehon, Barangay Bunal, Salay, Misamis Oriental noong Nobyembre 1.
Papunta ang mga biktima sa bukid para mag-ani ng palay nang paputukan ng mga sundalo. Matapos nito ay idinetine sila sa kampo ng militar sa baryo. Sa gabing iyon, pilit pinapirma ng kumander ng 58th IB na si Lt. Col. Canatoy ang mga biktima ng dokumentong nagsasabing hindi sila sinaktan ng mga sundalo. Tumanggi ang mga biktima.
Nang gabi ring iyon, naiulat ang pambubugbog ng mga sundalo sa isang sibilyan sa Barangay Tingalan, Opol sa parehong prubinsya.
Sa Leyte, inaresto ng mga sundalo ng 93rd IB at 802nd Brigade ang pitong magkakapatid sa Sityo Utap, Barangay Canlampay, Carigara noong Nobyembre 13. Lima sa kanila ay mga menor de edad kabilang ang isang maysakit. Dinakip sila nang ireyd ng mga sundalo ang kanilang bahay. Inaresto rin ang kanilang ina na si Nora Dionaldo na pinararatangang asawa ng Pulang mandirigma. Magdamag ding idinetine kasama nila ang 11 pang kalalakihang residente. Nananatiling nakadetine si Dionaldo at ang kanyang panganay na si Ernie.
Sa Negros Occidental, dalawang magsasakang myembro ng Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas ang inaresto ng 94th IB sa Sityo Basak, Barangay Buenavista, Himamaylan City noong Nobyembre 19. Inakusahan silang mga kasapi ng Pulang hukbo at sinampahan ng gawa-gawang kasong illegal possession of firearms. Kasalukuyang nakadetine ang dalawa sa Himamamaylan City Police Station.
Samantala, 20 boluntir na kabataang kasapi ng Anakbayan ang iligal na inaresto ng mga pulis sa Vente Reales, Valenzuela City noong Nobyembre 17. Dinakip sila habang nagsasagawa ng kusinang bayan dahil umano sa paglabag sa mga restriksyon ng lockdown.
CPP/Ang Bayan: Mga opensiba sa Bukidnon, Sultan Kudarat

Pinasabugan ng Bagong Hukbong Bayan (BHB)-Bukidnon ang nag-ooperasyong platun ng 8th IB sa Sityo Ulayanon, Barangay Calabugao, Impasug-ong noong Nobyembre 5. Limang sundalo ang patay at lima rin ang sugatan.
Sa Malaybalay City, dalawang beses ding inatake ng mga Pulang mandirigma ang nag-ooperasyong elemento ng 88th IB sa Sityo Kugun-kugon, Barangay Manalog noong Nobyembre 19 at 20. Nagpapasimuno ng iligal na sabong ang mga sundalo sa lugar.
Sultan Kudarat. Patay sa reyd ng BHB-Sultan Kudarat ang tatlong aset ng 37th IB sa Sityo Secret Valley at Magon, Barangay Datu Wasay, Kalamansig noong Oktubre 24, dakong alas-5 ng madaling araw. Nakumpiska mula sa kanila ang tatlong shot gun at mga bala.
https://cpp.ph/2020/11/21/mga-opensiba-sa-bukidnon-sultan-kudarat/




