Wednesday, April 6, 2022

EASTMINCOM: 4ID Utilizes AFP Assets to Finish Communist Terrorist Group in Northern Mindanao

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𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 | 4ID Commander Major General Wilbur C. Mamawag, lauded the troops for its unceasing dedication to cleanse communities of CTG infestation. He added that the whole Joint task Force Diamond, in cooperation with various stakeholders, will never allow the CTG to disrupt our peace and development endeavors in the barangays.

“We will not hesitate to use all available AFP assets, if necessary, to address every emerging CTG threat in the AOR. But what we preferred most is for our misguided brothers to peacefully return to their families to rebuild their lives under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP),” Maj. Gen. Mamawag further stated.
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EASTMINCOM: 5 high-powered and low-powered firearms seized

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𝟱 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗟𝗢𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗 |

A 10-minute gun battle occurred between the troops of 36th Infantry Battalion (under the operational control of the 901Bde) and more or less 15 CTG members at Sitio Hubason, Brgy San Vicente Carmen, Surigao del Sur which resulted in the capture of one (1) M16 Rifle, one (1) Carbine Rifle, one (1) Cal .22 rifle with scope, and one (1) Cal .45 Pistol, four (4) IEDs and other war materiel on March 29, 2022.
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EASTMINCOM: Malitbog peace advocates stage indignation rally against NPA

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𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗯𝗼𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗣𝗔 

The municipal government of Malitbog, led by Mayor Osmundo N Dela Rosa, along with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and 16th Infantry (Maglilingkod) Battalion under 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade, expressed their collective negative sentiments against the terrorist group CPP-NPA-NDF and its allied organizations through an indignation rally in Malitbog, Bukidnon on 29 March 2022.
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EASTMINCOM: 2 Million Pesos Worth of Livelihood Projects Granted to Former Rebels

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𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 I Surigao: Former Communist-New People’s Army mass supporters receives an estimated 2 million pesos worth of livelihood projects from the government in SurNor.
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WESTMINCOM: Philippine Marine Corps Commandant visits WestMinCom

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Philippine Marine Corps Commandant visits WestMinCom
Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – April 2, 2022

Maj. Gen. Nestor Herico, Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps, visited the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) on Friday morning, April 1, 2022, to pay a courtesy call on Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., the unit commander.
 
During his arrival, Maj. Gen. Herico was welcomed with company-sized military honors rendered by the officers and personnel of WestMinCom. Lt. Gen. Rosario, Jr. then welcomed the distinguished visitor at the Laong Laan Hall located at Camp Navarro, Calarian, this city.

The two top military officials talked about the importance of integrating marines in the conduct of combat and non-combat operations in the joint area of operation of WestMinCom. Lt. Gen. Rosario, Jr. said the fundamental advantage the marine troops provide is integral to the mission accomplishment of the command. Maj. Gen. Herico vowed to create programs that will continuously enhance the knowledge and skills of marine troops. The two-star general also expressed his appreciation to WestMinCom for the support extended to the Philippine Marine Corps.
 
Maj. Gen. Herico assumed as the 34th Commandant of the Philippine Marine Corps on February 21, 2022. He is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Maringal” Class of 1988. During his visit to WestMinCom, he was accompanied by his wife and staff.
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WESTMINCOM: Soldiers encounter local terrorists in Basilan

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Soldiers encounter local terrorists in Basilan

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – April 3, 2022

An armed confrontation ensued between operating troops of the Joint Task Force Basilan and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) under Pasil Bayali on Saturday morning, April 2, 2022.
 
Brig. Gen. Domingo Gobway, Commander of JTF Basilan said troops were conducting combat operations when they encountered more or less nine ASG members in Barangay Sucaten, Sumisip, Basilan at 7:31 in the morning. The violent extremists withdrew shortly after the engagement but responding government forces caught up with them while they were fleeing which led to another armed confrontation.
 
Based on reports, the armed confrontations resulted in an undetermined number of casualties on the enemy side and the recovery of war materials including three M16A1 rifles, 20 long magazines, five short magazines, three bandoleers, and 619 rounds of M16 ammunition. On the other hand, four soldiers were wounded in the firefight. Battle casualties were immediately extricated from the area and were given proper medication. They are all in stable condition as of press time.
 
Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command commended Joint Task Force Basilan for their selfless service and untiring dedication to their sworn duty. The commander assured that the wounded soldiers will be given due medical treatment for their speedy recovery.
 
“The remaining members of the terror group who refuse to return to the fold of the law are doing desperate moves to gain popular support after they’ve lost it due to the neutralization of their top leader Radzmil Jannatul, a.k.a. Khubayb, who was killed during an encounter with army troops last March 26,” Lt. Gen. Rosario, Jr. further stated.
 
The military continues to intensify the conduct of combat and non-combat operations to end terrorism in Mindanao.

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WESTMINCOM: Tactical Operations Wing Western Mindanao , Philippine Air Force

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On the 30th of March 2022, two (2) S70i Blackhawk helicopters bearing tail numbers 115 and 117 made a successful flight mission to Mapun Islands and Turtle Islands both in the province of Tawi-Tawi. This is during the maritime patrol and visit to the troops of LTGEN ALFREDO ROSARIO JR PA, Commander of the Western Mindanao Command (CWMC). This historic first ever landing of the brand-new S70i Blackhawk helicopters to these remotest military installations of the AFP were safely executed by the Tactical Operations Wing Western Mindanao (TOWWM) under the leadership of its Wing Commander, COL DENNIS G ESTRELLA PAF(GSC).

During the visit, LTGEN ROSARIO JR PA took the opportunity to talk with the Air Force, Navy, and Marines personnel who are manning the country’s southern border. He was also able to personally assess our prevailing security posture in the area which is a part of the Trilateral Cooperative Agreement (TCA) between the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The TCA aims to ensure the peace and security of the joint borders of the participating countries through joint maritime patrols and other security cooperation activities. Likewise, he was able to meet the Local Chief of Executives (LCEs) of Tawi-Tawi and thanked them for their support in our whole-of-nation approach in winning the peace and development for our country. Among the LCEs that he met were:

1. Hon. Yshmael “Mang” Sali, Governor of Tawi-Tawi;
2. Hon. Hadji Muhammad Faisal Jamalul, Mayor of Turtle Islands Municipality;
3. Hon. Hamirin Ilani Al-Haj, Vice-Mayor of Mapun

During the course of the flight and troop visit, LTGEN ROSARIO was being briefed about the prevailing security situation in the area by BGEN ROMEO RACADIO PN(M), the Commander of Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi and at the same time the Commander of the 2nd Marine Brigade stationed at Sanga-Sanga, Tawi-Tawi. Likewise, the Triad Staff of Western Mindanao Command (WMC) were brought along by LTGEN ROSARIO to personally look into their respective functional concerns to ensure the efficient and effective accomplishment of WMC mission. They were BGEN ANTONIO NAFARRETE PA, Deputy Commander for Internal Defense Operations of WestMinCom; Col Tex Suderio PA, the Chief of Unified Command Staff; COL Yasser Bara PA, the U2; Col Jess Montoya PA, the U3; and Col Wendell Basat, the U7.

The pilots from the 205th Tactical Helicopter Wing who flew all the way from Edwin Andrew Air Base at Zamboanga City were the following: MAJ BERNACION SJ MARIANO PAF, MAJ EDWIN A MARCOS PAF, MAJ KENDRICH A PIA PAF, MAJ LEAH JOY O LOPEZ PAF, 1LT NERIE C LACASANDILE PAF and 1LT ANALYN L BAUTISTA PAF. They also took the opportunity to make ocular inspections of the probable landing zones in the different island group during future flight operations and other contingencies. More importantly, they were able to send a strong signal to our comrades in arms and populace of the remotest areas of the Southern Philippines that delivery of logistics and medical emergency flights, both for the military and local populace, can be readily provided to them by the Philippine Air Force with the enhanced reach and capability of our newly-acquired S70i Blackhawk helicopters.
 
The Municipality of Turtle Islands hosts the Littoral Monitoring Station-Taganak and 312 Marine Company, MBLT12, 2MBDE of the Philippine Navy. On the other hand, Mapun Island is the home of the Tactical Operations Squadron-Mapun of the Tactical Operations Group SulTaw, PAF under the able leadership of LTC Michael Vincent R Mallari PAF(GSC). They are the primary AFP units that ensure the peace and security in the area and the protection of our rich marine resources. They are both located at the vast Sulu Sea and approximately 230 Nautical Miles from Zamboanga City.

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WESTMINCOM: 2 Former Violent Extremists Denounce Terror Group Deception in Sulu

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Two former Abu Sayyaf Group members denounced the group’s deception as they handed over their firearms to the military in Sulu on April 5, 2022.
 
According to Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, Commander of Joint Task Force Sulu, the surrender of the ASG members was an offshoot of the active collaboration between the military and the police. He identified the surrendered personalities as a.k.a. Udar, 42 years old, a resident of Panamao, and a follower of Senior Leader Radullan Sahiron, and a.k.a. Al, 42 years old, a resident Luuk, and a follower of sub-leader Idang Susukan and the late sub-leader Alhabsy Misaya.
 
“Despaired by the terrorist group’s deception, the two decided to end their armed struggle and return to the folds of the law,” Maj. Gen. Patrimonio said.

The surrendered personalities handed over one Elisco M16A1 rifle, one US cal. 30 M1 Garand rifle, one Colt 1911 Cal. 45 pistol with magazine loaded with five live ammunition, three long and two short magazines of M16A1 rifle loaded with 41 rounds of 5.56mm live ammunition, five rounds of M203 live ammunition, and one black bandolier to the troops of the 4th Marine Brigade in Barangay Tandu Bato, Luuk, Sulu.
 
The duo revealed that they are tired of evading the government forces and victimizing innocent civilians. They also fear being killed due to the ASG'S weakened capability and the intensified operations of the military in the province.
 
Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command said that “the success of the AFP’s campaign against terrorism is attributable to the synergy among security forces (AFP , PNP, and the intelligence units) coupled with the unwavering support of the local government units, peace partners, the religious leaders and the locals.” He also urged the remaining ASG members to come out amid the gradual loss of mass support of the ASG propelled by the combat and non-combat operations of the armed forces.







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WESTMINCOM: Local government of Sulu facilitates surrender of 8 ASG members to military

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Local government of Sulu facilitates surrender of 8 ASG members to military

Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista, Jolo, Sulu – March 31, 2022
 
Municipal Mayor Nivocadniezar Tulawie of Talipao, Sulu, through the Municipal Task Force in Ending Local Armed Conflict (MTF-ELAC) facilitated the voluntary surrender of eight ( Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members to Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu in a formal hand-over ceremony held at the Municipal Hall of Talipao, Sulu, on March 31, 2022.
In a statement, Maj. Gen. Patrimonio identified the ASG surrenderees as @Tuang, 71 years old; @Isbain; @Asuwad; @Siddik; @Wahab; @Tubah, 32 years old; @Jul; and, @Paddih, 28 years old. He said that "in a report from 1101st Brigade Commander Brig. Gen. Eugenio Boquio, @Tuang and @Isbain are under ASG Leader Radullan Sahiron, while @Asuwad, @Siddik, @Wahab, @Tubah, @Jul, and @Paddih are all under ASG Sub-Leader Idang Susukan. They brought with them six (6) M1 Garand rifles and a M16 rifle."
 
During the formal presentation, Brig. Gen. Boquio articulated that the surrender was made possible through the concerted efforts of the 2nd Special Forces Battalion, 5th Scout Ranger Battalion, Municipal Police Station of Talipao, intelligence units, and the local government of Talipao. Brig. Gen. Boquio added that the 8 ASG surrenderees are now undergoing the custodial debriefing at the headquarters of 1101st Infantry Brigade.
 
During the initial debriefing, @Tubah and @Paddih of Barangay Marsada of Talipao, Sulu narrated that they decided to surrender because of the continuing hardships and starvation they experienced while evading the military operations. "Sobrang hirap po sa loob, gutom at pagod ang dinanas namin kaya kami ay sumuko na" said @Tubah. He further explained, saying, “Sumama po kame sa grupo dahil may nag-anyaya sa amin na may pera hangga't sa panahon na naisipan na lang po namin na magbagong buhay dahil wala naman pong nangyayari. Gusto ko pang mabuhay at makita pamilya ko.”
 
Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Patrimonio extended his gratitude and recognized the efforts of the local government of Talipao, Sulu, particularly the families of the ASG surrenderees for convincing them go back to the folds of the law. "On behalf of your security forces, I thank the local government of Talipao, the family members of the ASG surrenderees, and the peace-loving Suluanons for your efforts in convincing the ASG members to surrender," said Maj. Gen. Patrimonio.
 
Maj. Gen. Patrimonio urged the peace-loving Suluanons to convince the remaining ASG members to go back to the folds of the law, live their normal lives, and avail of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). "We will be relentless in our efforts to end terrorism in the province of Sulu, and neutralize the remaining ASG bandits who keep on sowing terror in the peaceful communities. We keep on appealing to those who are still with the terrorists group to voluntarily surrender, lay down your firearms, live your normal and peaceful lives, and avail of the E-CLIP. Now is the time for you to start anew,” said Maj. Gen. Patrimonio.
 
For the first quarter of 2022, a total of 46 ASG members yield their firearms and voluntarily surrendered to the government forces. Moreso, their surrender yielded the recovery of 26 high-powered firearm and 6 low-powered firearms.
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Kalinaw News: Mga Miyembro ng CTG Tumiwalag sa Kilusan at Nagbalik-loob sa Army sa Albay

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CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur – Bukas palad na tinanggap ng 49th Infantry (GOOD SAMARITANS) Battalion ang pormal na pagbalik-loob at boluntaryong pagsuko ng siyam (9) na regular na miyembro ng Communist NPA Terrorist (CNT) at pagtiwalag at pagbawi ng suporta ng labindalawang (12) miyembro ng Sangay ng Partido sa Lokalidad (SPL) sa isinagawang “Presentation of Former Rebels and Turn Over Ceremony” sa Barangay Tastas, Ligao City, Albay, nitong Abril 5.

Sa nasabing seremonya, kasabay na isinuko ang mga baril kabilang na ang isang (1) M1 Garand rifle, isang (1) M2 Carbine rifle, isang (1) .45 pistol, at dalawang (2) .38 revolver pistol.

Personal na hinarap ni Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Tapnio, Battalion Commander ng 49IB ang 21 na mga dagdag sa dumaraming bilang ng mga sumusuko at tumitiwalag sa kilusan at partido na mga biktima ng Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) sa nasabing probinsya.

“Ikinagagalak po ng mga tropa ng GOOD SAMARITANS at ng mga mamamayan ng Albay ang inyong pagsuko at pagbabalik-loob, maging daan sana ito upang mas mahikayat pa natin ang inyong mga dating kasamahan, na tulad niyo ay sumuko na rin lang, at magbitiw na ng suporta sa CTG, bigyan din natin sila ng pag-asa at dalhin sa mas tuwid na daan tungo sa kapayapaan”, ani Lt. Col. Tapnio.

Malugod naman na tinanggap ni Colonel Edmundo G. Peralta, Brigade Commander ng 902nd Infantry (FIGHT AND SERVE) Brigade, ang nasabing mga dating miyembro at taga-suporta ng CTG na kaniyang pinasalamatan sa gitna ng programa.

“Malaking bagay, hindi lang sa amin, kundi sa mga pamilya ninyo ang pagbabalik ninyo sa puder ng gobyerno, isa itong napakalaking senyales na marami na ang naliliwanagan sa mga maling adhikain ng kalaban. Malaking tagumpay ito sa amin, sainyo, at sa ating mga kababayan. Sa inyong pagsuko at pagbabalik-loob ay maraming buhay ang naisasalba at maisasalba pa”, ani Col. Peralta.

Samantala, ayon kay Police Brigadier General Jonnel Estomo, Police Director ng PRO5, patuloy rin ang kanilang paghikayat sa mga natitira pang mga aktibong miyembro ng CNT at mga taga suporta nito sa probinsya na magbalik loob na at magpasaklaw nang muli sa batas ng ating bansa.

“Hanggat may mga natitira pa tayong mga kapatid na biktima pa rin ng mga maling ideolohiya ng kalaban ay hindi hihinto ang tropa ng gobyerno na sila’y hikayatin. Patuloy po kami sa aming misyon na makapagsalba pa ng mas maraming buhay”, ani PBGen. Estomo.

Binigyang diin naman ni Major General Alex Luna, Commander ng 9th Infantry (SPEAR) Division at Joint Task Force (JTF) Bicolandia, ang kahalagahan ng pagsuko at pagbitaw ng suporta ng mga dating miyembro ng CNT.

“Ang inyong pagsuko at pagbibitaw ng suporta ay isang repleksyon na mas abot kamay na natin ang tunay na kapayapaan hindi lamang dito sa Albay kundi maging sa buong Bicolandia. Ipinapakita lamang nito na epektibo ang lahat ng ating mga paghikayat at mga programang sibil lalo na sa ating mga kapatid na naligaw ng landas”, ani Maj. Gen. Luna

Kaugnay nito, tiniyak ni Maj. Gen. Luna ang mga benepisyong matatanggap ng mga sumukong miyembro ng CTG na magbibigay sa kanila ng bagong pag-asa maging sa kanilang mga pamilya. Ito ay sa pamamagitan ng Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) at ng Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC).

Matatandaan, nitong Enero 20 lamang ay nagkaroon din ng pormal na seremonya ang 49IB para sa 21 biktima ng CTG na kinabibilangan ng anim (6) na dating mga miyembro ng SPL, pag suko ng limang (5) dating miyembro ng Militiang Bayan (MB), at ng sampung (10) dating mga regular na miyembro ng CTG, na patuloy pang dumarami sa pag-usad ng taon dahil sa mga matatagumpay na operasyong militar at sibil ng mga kasundaluhan at kapulisan.



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Kalinaw News: 3 NPAs surrender in Davao del Norte

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Asuncion, DDN – Another 3 members of the New Peoples’ Army (NPA) operating in the boundaries of Davao de Oro-Agusan del Sur-Davao del Norte yielded two (2) high-powered firearms, assorted medical paraphernalia, and war materials to Philippine Army’s 1001st Infantry Brigade (1001st Bde) through the 60th Infantry (Mediator) Battalion (60IB) on April 5, 2022 (Tuesday) at Sitio Bagtok, Brgy. Gupitan, Kapalong, Davao del Norte.

Lt. Col. Merrill Sumalinog, Acting Commanding Officer of 60IB facilitated the surrender of the three identified CNTs known as Alyas Bernon/Dose (Squad Leader), Alyas Gorio (Element), and Alyas Yanyan (Element), all of Guerrilla Front 3 (GF 3), Sub- Regional Committee 4 (SRC 4), Southern Mindanao Regional Command (SMRC). They brought with them two (2) M16 Rifles. They are all listed in the Pedioric Status Report (PSR) -a watchlist of the members of the NPA maintained by Army units.

Upon interview with the Former Rebels (FRs), it was found out that hardships due to lack of supplies and support from the masses forced them to surrender. Further, the surrender of their leaders and comrades added pressure to their decisions.

“We have no other means to survive since we cannot facilitate our survival needs from our former masses anymore. Also, our leaders have already surrendered before us which is why we have nowhere to run and seek guidance. We decided to surrender to 60IB because we have heard of the humane treatment of the soldiers to our former comrades who already surrendered, they have been helping them with all of their needs including legal requirements and helped us to connect with our families and loved ones. On top of that, we surrendered because this is our only chance to live and see our relatives again,” Bernon said.

(“Wala na kaming ibang paraan para mabuhay kasi di na maka bigay ang aming mga dating masa ng mga pangagailangan namin, isa pa, nauna ng nag surrender ang aming mga pinuno kaya wala na kaming matakbuhan para hingan ng tulong. Nag desisyon kaming mag surrender sa mga kasundaluhan ng 60IB kasi nadinig namin ang makataong pagtrato nila sa mga kasamahan namin na nag surrender na, tinutulongan sila sa mga kailangan nila lalo na sa mga legal na pangangailangan at tinulungan na maka konekta sa mga pamilya at mahal namin sa buhay. Higit sa lahat, nag surrender kami kasi ito nalang ang pagkakataon namin para mabuhay at makita ulit mga pamilya namin,” ani Bernon.)

It can be recalled that 13 members of the same NPA unit led by its Commanding Officer, alias SM, surrendered on February 26 and another four (4) led by Alyas Datu Makatindog/MC (Front Secretary – Highest in Command) also of the same NPA unit surrendered on March 31, all to 60IB.

“We are seeing the end of Guerilla Front 3 and SRC 4 as well and I am glad to inform you that this happened without a single bullet shot against the enemy. This all happened through persistent negotiations backed by the people of the community through their strengthened Integrated Territorial Defense System. With that, the community-especially the Indigenous Peoples- can now confidently live their peaceful lives far from the atrocities, violence, and exploitation they experienced in the arms of the communist terrorists,” Lt. Col. Sumalinog said.

The three (3) surrenderees will be brought to Kapalong District Hospital for medical check-up. They are currently undergoing documentation and processing to Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) – a government intervention specifically designed for the former members of the NPA who surrendered and returned to the folds of the Law- for Immediate and Livelihood Assistance and cash remuneration for surrendered firearms.

As of reporting date, 60IB is relentless in its efforts to rescue the only four (4) remaining members of the NPA’s Guerrilla Front 3 in order to totally dismantle and ultimately put an end to insurgency in this part of the region.



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Kalinaw News: 2 Former Violent Extremists Denounce Terror Group Deception in Sulu

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 6, 2022): 2 Former Violent Extremists Denounce Terror Group Deception in Sulu



Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – Two former Abu Sayyaf Group members denounced the group’s deception as they handed over their firearms to the military in Sulu on April 5, 2022.

According to Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, Commander of Joint Task Force Sulu, the surrender of the ASG members was an offshoot of the active collaboration between the military and the police. He identified the surrendered personalities as a.k.a. Udar, 42 years old, a resident of Panamao, and a follower of Senior Leader Radullan Sahiron, and a.k.a. Al, 42 years old, a resident Luuk, and a follower of sub-leader Idang Susukan and the late sub-leader Alhabsy Misaya.

“Despaired by the terrorist group’s deception, the two decided to end their armed struggle and return to the folds of the law,” Maj. Gen. Patrimonio said.

The surrendered personalities handed over one Elisco M16A1 rifle, one US cal. 30 M1 Garand rifle, one Colt 1911 Cal. 45 pistol with magazine loaded with five live ammunition, three long and two short magazines of M16A1 rifle loaded with 41 rounds of 5.56mm live ammunition, five rounds of M203 live ammunition, and one black bandolier to the troops of the 4th Marine Brigade in Barangay Tandu Bato, Luuk, Sulu.

The duo revealed that they are tired of evading the government forces and victimizing innocent civilians. They also fear being killed due to the ASG’S weakened capability and the intensified operations of the military in the province.

Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command said that “the success of the AFP’s campaign against terrorism is attributable to the synergy among security forces (AFP , PNP, and the intelligence units) coupled with the unwavering support of the local government units, peace partners, the religious leaders and the locals.” He also urged the remaining ASG members to come out amid the gradual loss of mass support of the ASG propelled by the combat and non-combat operations of the armed forces.



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Kalinaw News: Philippine Army joins 2022 Veterans’ Week commemoration

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 5, 2022): Philippine Army joins 2022 Veterans’ Week commemoration



FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – The Philippine Army joins the commemoration of the 2022 Veterans’ Week and the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) from April 5 to 11, 2022 at various historical sites in Bataan, Tarlac, Corregidor, and the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila.

Acting Commanding General, Philippine Army (ACGPA) Maj. Gen. Henry M. Doyaoen joined Defense Sec. Delfin N. Lorenzana in the sunrise ceremony and wreath-laying rites at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Libingan ng mga Bayani to open the week-long commemoration of Veteran’s Week anchored on the theme “Kagitingan ng mga Bayani, Inspirasyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino.”

“We remember our fallen heroes whose remains rest on these hallowed grounds. May their unrivaled dedication and love for our people and nation remain ingrained in our hearts and minds,” Maj Gen. Doyaoen said. “To our veterans, your resolute devotion in serving our country will continue to live within our modern-day heroes and the succeeding Filipino generations as we maintain the hard-earned peace and freedom of our nation,” he remarked.

The sunrise ceremony is a tradition where Filipino veterans gather and offer flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor their fallen brothers-in-arms. Meanwhile, the wreath-laying ceremony is an institutional way of venerating the memory of Filipino patriots and martyrs who died for the country.

On April 7, Acting DENR Sec. Jim O. Sampulna will spearhead the “Tribute to All Filipino Heroes” in the historic Corregidor Island where Filipino and American troops made their last stand against Japanese invaders after the Fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will be the guest of honor and speaker at the 80th Araw ng Kagitingan commemoration at the Dambana ng Kagitingan Shrine in Mount Samat, Pilar, Bataan. The president, along with the American and Japanese ambassadors, will offer their respective wreaths at the Dambana ng Kagitingan. Members of the diplomatic corps, foreign dignitaries, high-ranking government officials, and surviving war veterans are expected to attend and witness the activity.

The Dambana ng Kagitingan event will be held simultaneously with the “Paggunita sa Capas” which will be led by Tarlac Gov. Susan A. Yap at the Capas Shrine, the site of the Camp O’Donnell concentration camp where thousands of Filipino and American soldiers who were part of “Death March” perished.

Pasig Rep. Roman T. Romulo will lead the sunset ceremony which will cap-off the week-long Veterans’ Week commemoration on April 11, 2022.









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Kalinaw News: Philippine Army, U.S. Army Pacific hold room-clearing interoperability exercise

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 5, 2022): Philippine Army, U.S. Army Pacific hold room-clearing interoperability exercise (By Angeliene Salvador)



FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – A platoon-sized contingent from the Philippine Army took part in a two-day room-clearing combined interoperability exercise (COIE) with their U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) counterparts in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija on April 3-4, 2022.

The room-clearing drill is part of the series of combined interoperability exercises (CIOEs) that will culminate in the Military Operations in Urban Terrain / Airfield Seizure Joint Interoperability Exercise (JIOE) in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija.

Troops from the 92nd Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division trained side by side with their USARPAC in attacking and clearing an airfield, involving isolating the objective, suppressing the threat, advancing the assault element, assaulting the building, clearing the building, and consolidating and reorganizing the force.

Around 8,900 Filipino and American soldiers are participating in this year’s iteration of Balikatan. The annual bilateral exercises, hosted by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and US Armed Forces Indo-Pacific Command, are geared at strengthening interoperability and enhancing capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.



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Kalinaw News: Talipao MTF ELAC spearheads construction of water tanks for former ASG

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 5, 2022): Talipao MTF ELAC spearheads construction of water tanks for former ASG



Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista – April 4, 2022

The Talipao Municipal Task Force in Ending Local Armed Confict (MTF-ELAC), in partnership with the 2nd Special Forces Battalion of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu, spearheaded the construction of water tanks for the families and communities of the former Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members in Sitio Banglot, Barangay Sinumaan, Talipao, Sulu, on March 23, 2022.

In a statement, 2nd Special Forces Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Benito Ramos said that “the constructions of the 10,000 liters capacity water tanks were made possible through the unending support of the Talipao MTF ELAC under the chairmanship of Honorable Mayor Nivocadniezar Tulawie.”

“The water tanks are symbols of peace, unity, and solidarity. Your security forces, together with the former ASG members, were the ones who constructed these water tanks for their community that were destroyed and ruined by ASG terrorism. We are now united in rebuilding the community in order to normalize the lives of the former ASG and their families,” added by Lt. Col. Ramos.

Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio lauded the dedication and commitment of the 2nd SF Battalion of their efforts and contributions in ending the local armed conflict in their area of responsibilities. He also extended his sincere appreciation and recognition to the Talipao MTF ELAC of their support to the peace, security, and development campaign of the JTF Sulu.

“I commend the troops of the 2nd SFBn of your efforts in constructing the water tanks for the community. Your feat is a manifestation of your professionalism and firm resolve of bringing lasting peace in the community. I therefore urge you to help the former ASG to live their normal lives as we continue to neutralize the remaining ASG bandits who continue to sow terror in the peaceful communities,” said Maj. Gen. Patrimonio.

Maj. Gen. Patrimonio added saying “On behalf of the security forces in Sulu, I thank the Talipao MTF ELAC of your relentless effort and for being our reliable partners in our quest for lasting peace and sustainable development in the Province of Sulu. Let us help the former ASG members live normally and start anew.”

“To those ASG bandits who still continue to sow terror in the peaceful communities, now is the time for you to surrender, go back to the folds of the law, and live peacefully. The JTF Sulu will be relentless on our campaign to end terrorism and bring lasting peace in Sulu,” Maj. Gen. Patrimonio ended.



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