CPP/NPA-South Central Negros: Isaulog ang International Human Rights Day Paagi sa Pagdumdum sa mga Martir sg Rebolusyon

Propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Philippine Revolution Web Central (PRWC) Website (Dec 11, 2022): Isaulog ang International Human Rights Day Paagi sa Pagdumdum sa mga Martir sg Rebolusyon (Celebrate International Human Rights Day by Honoring the Martyrs of the Revolution)

 


Dionesio Magbuelas

Spokesperson

NPA-South Central Negros (Mt. Cansermon Command)

Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command)

New People's Army

December 11, 2022

Nagaupod ang bilog rebolusyonaryo nga pwersa sa South Central Negros kag ang Mount Cansermon Command-New People’s Army (MCC-NPA) sa pagsaulog sang adlaw sang tawhanon nga kinamatarung. Ini man nga adlaw nagapadumdum sa aton sa dungganon nga paghimakas sang bilog pumuluyo sa bilog kalibutan kag sang mga martir sa rebolusyon nga naghalad sa ila kabuhi para malab-ot ang sosyedad nga nagahatag respeto sa tawhanon nga kinamatarung.

Subongman, nagapadumdum ini sa aton sa kon paano ang subong nga sistema malakolonyal kag malapyudal nagabalewala sa kaayuhan sang pumuluyo ilabi na sang sahing anakbalhas kag iban pa nga sektor nga ginhimuslan idalum sa paghari sang pasista nga rehimen Marcos Jr. Naghatag igtalupangod bisan sa internasyunal nga komunidad ang naglungtad nga impunidad, pasismo, kag madamu nga numero sang paglapas sang tawhanon nga kinamatarung nga ginapangunahan sang reaksyonaryo nga estado.

Partikular sa South Central Negros, madamu nga insidente sang paglapas sa tawhanon nga kinamatarung ang natala. Subong nga tuig may tatlo ka insidente sang pagtortyur kag pagpatay sa mga rebolusyonaryo nga makabig nga hors de combat ukon wala na sang kapasidad nga magbato kaangay sang mag-asawa nga sila Ka Karding kag Ka Clea sang bulan sang Abril; ang nagmasakit nga mga kaupod nga sanday Ka Jack, Ka Chai, Ka Rocky kag Ka Caloy sang Hulyo; kag ang tigpamaba sang AGC-NPA nga si Ka Juanito Magbanua sang Oktubre. Sini lang ulihi isa ka NDF peace Consultant nga si Ka Ericson Acosta upod ang peasant organizer nga si Joseph Jimenez ang ginpatay paagi sa makasiligni nga pamaagi. Makita sini nga mga panghitabo ang wala pagrespeto sang estado sa internasyunal nga tawhanon nga laye kag sa CARHRIHL.

Dugang sini, ara man ang pagpang-atake sa mga sibilyan nga komunidad. Subong nga tuig natala ang mga masunod: pagpatay sang duha ka mag-utod nga mangunguma sang Marso; pagransak, pagguba sa mga kabalayan kag pag-ihaw sang mga manok kag pato sang mangunguma sang Hunyo; iligal nga pagdetini sang apat ka sibilyan nga pamilya Carpentero sang Setyembre; pugos nga pagpasurender nga naglab-ot sa masobra 50 ka indibidwal; kag sini nga Oktubre lang natala ang 18,000 ka indibidwal nga apektado sang pilit nga pagpabakwit, patarasak nga pagpaniro sa 15 ka pamalay sang mga tumandok, pagpangransak sa mga kabalayan; apat ka insidente sang iligal nga pagpangdakop kag pagdetini nga nagbiktima sa 10 ka sibilyan kag isa diri ang menor de edad. Ang may kahimuan sini ang mersenaryo nga kasundalohan sang estado nga amu ang AFP/PNP kag NTF-ELCAC.

Kadungan sa militarisasyon kag armado nga pagpangatake, malawig nga ginahimuslan ang pumuluyong Pilipino idalum sang kontra-pumuluyo nga programa kag polisiya nga amat-amat nagapatay sa ila. Naga-antus gihapon ang malapad nga mamumugon sa manubo nga sweldo, wala sang trabaho, kakulang sang serbisyo sosyal, nubo nga kalidad sang edukasyon, padayon nga pagtaas sang sandigan nga mga balaklon, kawalay duta, wala sang pungsodnon nga industriyalisasyon, korapsyon sa burukrasya kag madamu pa. Ang nagalungtad nga dunot nga sistema malawig na nga nagadingot sa kinamatarung kag wala nagarespeto sa pumuluyo.

Ini nga adlaw indi lamang nagapanumdum sa hambalanon sa pagrespeto sang katungod kag tawhanon nga kinamatarung kundi nagapatimaan nga kinahanglan pa ini himakasan, hugpongon ang kusog sang pumuluyo, kag magrebolusyon para sa pagdula sa mapahimuslanon nga sistema sa pungsod kag sa bilog kalibutan. Kinahanglan padayon nga maghimakas ang pumuluyo kag mga biktima sang paglapas sa tawhanon nga kinamatarung agud maangkon ang hustisya nga madugay na nga gindingot sa ila.###

https://philippinerevolution.nu/statements/isaulog-ang-international-human-rights-day-paagi-sa-pagdumdum-sa-mga-martir-sg-rebolusyon/

CPP/NDF-Bicol: To fight against what is wrong is necessary!

Propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Philippine Revolution Web Central (PRWC) Website (Dec 11, 2022): To fight against what is wrong is necessary!

 

This article is available in Pilipino

Ma. Roja Banua

Spokesperson

NDF-Bicol

National Democratic Front of the Philippines

December 11, 2022

For four long years, National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) through the Exec. Order No. 70 has wielded its most brutal and fascist fangs against the whole Filipino nation. Using the public funds and the resources of all government agencies, NTF-ELCAC directed its terroristic violence against the civilian population.

In Bikol and the whole country, bloodthirsty fascists have been unrelenting in their terror tagging. From activists, to members of legitimate organizations, congressmen and lawmakers, members of the bar, professionals, church people, even actresses and actors, children and senior citizen – anyone who dared speak against the problems that plague the society are arbitrarily tagged as state enemies. Worse, oftentimes, these targets become fair game for the police and military’s bloody operations. It has become commonplace for terms such as ‘nanlaban-patay’ to be shown in various media forms. The masses are forced to accept that state killings against its own people is something ordinary.

But despite all these, the people has remained standing. Their fighting spirits are unwavering and have grown stronger. It has become clearer for them that there is nothing wrong with daring to struggle. In fact, there is something inherently wrong that necessitates for them to fight. As the state itself intensifies its attacks against the ordinary Filipino, the contradictions and differences between the interests of the ruling few and the oppressed become even more glaring. It has become more distinct for whom does this state and fascist machineries such as NTF-ELCAC really stand for. Many are compelled to choose sides and courageously defend their interests against the attacks of those in power.

That is why in its four-year existence, there is only one thing that can be construed: the EO-70-NTF-ELCAC and all other fascist maneuvers of the state to defeat the peope has failed. It only fueled the nation’s desire to be free from a system that has long enslaved and killed their ranks.

https://philippinerevolution.nu/statements/to-fight-against-what-is-wrong-is-necessary/

CPP/NPA-Northern Negros: Continued militarization in Calatrava

Propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Philippine Revolution Web Central (PRWC) Website (Dec 12, 2022): Continued militarization in Calatrava

 


Cecil Estrella

Spokesperson

NPA-Northern Negros (Roselyn Pelle Command)

Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command)

New People's Army

December 12, 2022

Roselyn Jean Pelle Command – Northern Negros Guerilla Front of the New People’s Army (RJPC-NPA) alerts the public, especially the residents of Calatrava, Negros Occidental, on the ongoing military operations in the mountain barangays of Calatrava.

The 79th IB Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) teams are in Sitio Proper, Barangay Lalong; Sitio Victory, Barangay Minapasuk; and Sitio Huybesan, Barangay Marcelo. They are using public structures within a populated area as temporary camp.

On top of that, RJPC-NPA monitored joint combat operations of 79th IB and 6th SAF, around two (2) companies in total, covering barangays Mina-utok, Cambayobo, Winaswasan, Pantao, Malatas, Macasilao, Cruz, Menchaca, Laga-an, Hinab-ungan and Hilub-ang since November 21 until December 9.

There were reports of at least seven (7) incidents of community encampment.

With heavy military presence in Calatrava, residents fear for their security and safety, especially with the record of human rights violations perpetrated by 79th IB and 6th SAF.

RJPC-NPA calls on various rights group and peace advocates to conduct investigative missions on said areas and assist residents in filing cases against human rights violators.

Makibaka, Huwag Matakot!

https://philippinerevolution.nu/statements/continued-militarization-in-calatrava/

307 firearms ‘demilitarized’ in Maguindanao

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2022): 307 firearms ‘demilitarized’ in Maguindanao (By Priam Nepomuceno)

DEMILITARIZED AFP chief-of-staff Lt.Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro inspects one of the 307 firearms that were "demilitarized" in Maguindanao last December 9. (Photo courtesy of AFP)

MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro on Friday led the "demilitarization" of 307 firearms that the 6th Infantry Division in Maguindanao has confiscated, recovered, or surrendered to them.

The activity was one of the highlights of Bacarro’s visit to the 6th ID headquarters in Datu Odin Sinsuat to celebrate Christmas, AFP public affairs chief Col. Jorry Baclor said in a statement Sunday.

The visit, he said, aimed to boost the morale of the troops, especially those who would not be able to go home and celebrate Christmas with their families.

Baclor said the 307 assorted firearms placed under “demilitarization" were either confiscated or recovered during operations of the division from January to early December this year and some were surrendered to them.

"Demilitarization" is a term used in the military which means the destruction of firearms to make them unusable by cutting them into several pieces and burning the parts to ensure that they are completely destroyed.

Bacarro hailed the division for its accomplishment, adding that the demilitarization of the firearms contributed heavily to the AFP's mandate of protecting the country and its people.

“This ceremony may just look like an ordinary activity, however, this has an effect on the community as we were able to remove these firearms from the hands of the bad people that may cause harm to the public. As we demilitarize these firearms, we contribute to the attainment of a peaceful community as we aim towards economic improvement and development," Bacarro said.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1190520

AFP chief cites 1st Brigade Combat Team’s gains, security role

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 12, 2022): AFP chief cites 1st Brigade Combat Team’s gains, security role (By Priam Nepomuceno)

GOOD JOB. AFP chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro (left) gives an award to a troop of 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT) during its fourth anniversary rites at its headquarters in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte on Dec. 9, 2022. The 1BCT is the Philippine Army’s contingency force that is capable of addressing conventional, unconventional, and asymmetric threats. (Photo courtesy of AFP)

MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro has commended the 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT) for its efforts in preserving the country's peace as it marked its fourth anniversary on Dec. 9.

“Let me commend the valiant men and women of the 1BCT under the leadership of Col. Leodevic Guinid for your significant achievements that you will all carry on for the years to come and for the future members of our Brigade Combat Team,” he said in a statement forwarded over the weekend.

During his visit to the 1BCT headquarters in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, Bacarro called the 1BCT as "one of the AFP’s primary territorial defense units since its establishment."

The 1BCT is the Philippine Army’s contingency force that is capable of addressing conventional, unconventional and asymmetric threats.

Activated in 2018, its first deployment was in Sulu to ensure peace and security in the region.

Bacarro also emphasized the importance of commitment and responsiveness in conducting “effective engagements in conventional and unconventional warfare and empowered by the concept of strategic territorial defense.”

“I ask for your continued dedication to protecting and preserving the peace in our communities. The higher headquarters will hit the ground running to ensure that we strongly capacitate our force providers, our very own front liners who gain victories for the AFP and the Filipino people, one battle at a time,” he added.

AFP holds first-ever fun run since pandemic onset

Also on Friday, the AFP hosted the first uniformed service fun-run since the Covid-19 pandemic started in 2020.

The event is part of the AFP's pre-87th anniversary activities at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

Over 500 runners composed of uniformed and non-uniformed personnel from the General Headquarters, Army, Navy, Air Force, Philippine National Police, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, and Bureau of Fire Protection participated in the activity in either five or ten kilometers categories.

The activity aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and develop a love for running, especially for members of the uniformed services of the government who work together for the security and welfare of the Filipino people.

Further, it intends to develop camaraderie among the members of the participating agencies. “It is in the spirit of celebrating our strength and potential that I congratulate everyone who participated in this year’s edition of the AFP anniversary fun-run,” Bacarro said in his message read by AFP assistant deputy chief-of-staff for personnel Brig. Gen. Rommel Roldan.

Wounded troops get early Yuletide gift

Last Dec. 7, troops wounded in action who are recovering at the V. Luna Medical Center (VLMC) received early Christmas gifts from the AFP.

Bacarro led the distribution of gift packs to soldiers to boost their morale and let them feel the essence of the holiday season.

He also assured the wounded troops that the AFP recognizes the sacrifices of its personnel as they perform their duties.

“As part of the noble profession of arms, we understand that our lives are always on the line in the performance of our mandate of protecting the people and the state. Rest assured that the AFP will continue providing quality programs, especially healthcare for you and your families." Bacarro said.

He also thanked the medical doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals in VLMC and other military treatment facilities for taking care of soldiers and being instrumental in their fast recovery so they can return to their respective stations.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1190531

Joint peace security team activated in Lanao Norte town

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 12, 2022): Joint peace security team activated in Lanao Norte town (By Priam Nepomuceno)

WORKING FOR PEACE. Representatives of the Philippine government, military and local officials lead the activation of the Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST) on Nov. 30, 2022. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Monday (Dec. 12, 2022) said JPST Balo-i facility is the third out of 11 stations to be constructed under a memorandum of agreement signed between the OPAPRU and AFP in support of the deployment of JPSTs in Mindanao. (Photo courtesy of OPAPRU)

MANILA – The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Monday said the Government of the Philippines (GPH) Peace Implementing Panel and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have deployed Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST) and opened its station in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte last Nov. 30.

This is the second to the last JPST to be activated in the Bangsamoro Region for this year.

"The 30 JPST members – composed of contingents from the AFP, Philippine National Police (PNP), and the MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) – Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (MILF-BIAF) – will be housed in the newly-constructed facility built by the 55th Engineering Brigade of the 1ID(1st Infantry Division) under the command of Brig. Gen. Irineo Sebastian based in Pacalundo, Balo-i," it added.

The JPST Balo-i facility is the third out of 11 stations to be constructed under a memorandum of agreement signed between the OPAPRU and AFP in support of the deployment of JPSTs in Mindanao.

The creation of JPSTs is considered a major milestone under the Bangsamoro peace process, as former adversaries on the battlefield are now working side by side as partners in peace and development.

Col. Charlemagne Batayola, 2nd Mechanized Brigade deputy commander, said the creation of JPSTs is a solemn symbol and a beacon of hope among peace stakeholders, as they continue to move forward in their quest for long-lasting peace in the Bangsamoro.

“Collaboration allows us to know more than we are capable of knowing by ourselves. That's why a strong partnership and collaboration with the different regional provincial and local stakeholders is essential too in accomplishing our mission. But we cannot accomplish all that we need to do without working together,” he added.

“We, in the security sector, can assure you that we will always be here – to ensure a safer and peaceful Lanao del Norte conducive for economic development. Likewise, we are expecting that our local partners will also do their part through good governance. Because good governance is essential to have a peaceful, developed, insurgent and violent extremism-free community,” Batayola said.

The government launched in 2019 the recruitment and training of prospective members of the JPST who will be deployed in batches as peacekeeping forces in state-recognized MILF areas across Mindanao.

The JPSTs will be composed of 3,000 members coming from the MILF, 1,600 from the PNP, and 1,400 from the AFP.

“The success of these projects is [the] results of our genuine trust to pursue the realization of the normalization track of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro or the CAB,” 1st Infantry Division commander Brig. Gen. Antonio Nafarette said.

Nafarette also reaffirmed the AFP’s continuous support for the establishment of JPST stations, as they will ensure “the protection of the decommissioned combatants and all those combatants that [have] been decommissioned” in their respective communities.

Meanwhile, Bangsamoro Member of Parliament Abdullah Macapaar said the national government's peace and development initiatives will be successfully implemented if the people throw their full support behind them.

The 6,000-strong JPST will be playing a crucial peacebuilding role, as they are tasked to secure MILF communities that will be transformed into “peace and growth zones” under the normalization track of the CAB.

The decommissioning process is part of the CAB's normalization track, which aims to assist MILF combatants in transitioning to peaceful civilian life while transforming their communities into peaceful, progressive, and resilient communities.

For GPH peace implementing panel chairman Cesar Yano, the JPST is not just a 'mere decoration' but a mechanism that aims to foster greater understanding, peace and unity among the people.

He also reiterated the national government’s steadfast commitment to sustain the gains of peace, particularly by carrying out various socio-economic interventions in former conflict-affected areas in Mindanao.

Meanwhile, Ariel Felicidario, co-chair of the committee, clarified that it is not the role of JPSTs to carry out military offensives, but to help resolve "rido" (clan war) cases and to help sustain peace initiatives in the Bangsamoro.

To date, a total of 19 JPSTs have been activated and deployed in areas mutually identified by the GPH and MILF in Mindanao. Of the 24 JPSTs to be activated, five are still scheduled for deployment.

The JPST Balo-i in Lanao del Norte is the 19th JPST activated this year.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1190533

PNP to enhance interoperability with AFP, PCG vs. smuggling

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 12, 2022): PNP to enhance interoperability with AFP, PCG vs. smuggling (By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan)

PNP chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. (File photo)

MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr. on Monday said they are eyeing more interoperability training programs with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard to stop smugglers in their tracks.

“We need more training especially for special operations in critical areas like Palawan, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi. Even in the northern part of the country because it is our boundary with Taiwan, so there is a need for the presence of our troops there from the Maritime Group,” Azurin said in a radio interview.

Azurin said these planned training with the military and coast guard will allow the PNP-Maritime Group with necessary skills in operations on the seas.

“Aside from training, we also need additional high-speed tactical watercraft for the conduct of patrol,” he added.

Law enforcement agencies continue to work with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in curbing smuggling.

Last week, the BOC, in its preliminary report, logged a total revenue collection of PHP790.301 billion from January to November.

This surpassed the PHP721.52 billion target revenue collection for this year.

Crimes dip in Central Visayas

Meanwhile, the Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 (Central Visayas) has recorded a decrease in crimes in the region in the last two months.

The PRO-7 attributed this to the strategic anti-crime security adjustments and deployment that also led to more than 99 percent crime clearance efficiency.

Data from the PRO-7 showed a total of 37,444 crimes were recorded from October to the first week of December, a 5.24 percent drop compared to the same period last year with 39,514 cases.

For index crimes or crimes of serious nature such as murder, homicide, robbery and carnapping, the figure also went down by 9.84 percent.

PRO-7 director Brig. Gen. Roderick Augustus Alba said the decrease in crimes is an offshoot of an aggressive anti-criminality campaign that was implemented in the past two months.

He also added that out of 21,171 cases of crimes, a total of 21,033 were cleared.

This translates to a 99.35 percent crime clearance efficiency while crime solution efficiency is posted at 86.73 percent, or 18,361 cases solved.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1190534

AFP, UNODC ink cooperation pact on 'common interests'

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 12, 2022): AFP, UNODC ink cooperation pact on 'common interests' (By Priam Nepomuceno)

PARTNERSHIP. AFP chief-of-staff, Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro (6th from right), other military officials and representatives of the United Nations in the Philippines and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) pose for a photo opportunity after signing a declaration of cooperation on common interests in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Monday (Dec. 12, 2022). The document covers common interests and areas of cooperation such as health, counter-illicit drugs, counterterrorism, transnational organized crime, anti-corruption, human rights and criminal justice. (Photo courtesy of AFP)

MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) would be partnering on areas of common interest.

This came after AFP chief-of-staff, Lt. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro, and UNODC Philippines head and senior policy advisor Oliver Georges Lemet signed a declaration of cooperation at the AFP general headquarters in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Monday.

"The declaration is a non-legally binding instrument; however, the parties are expected to act in good faith concerning each other’s role stipulated in the document with the end view of having the areas of possible cooperation materialize into a formal and binding agreement," said AFP public affairs office chief, Col. Jorry Baclor, in a statement.

The document covers common interests and areas of cooperation such as health, counter-illicit drugs, counterterrorism, transnational organized crime, anti-corruption, human rights and criminal justice.

This involves the development and institutionalization of training and education on human rights-based approaches in these areas.

Joint research projects, internships, fellowships, and other capacity-building measures will also be tapped.

"The United Nations specifies that the security sector’s role is to enhance effective and accountable security for the state and its people, without discrimination and with full respect for human rights and the rule of law. This is imperative and this is why we are signing today (Monday) this agreement," said UN Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Gustavo Gonzales in the statement.

Meanwhile, Bacarro praised the signing, calling the document another initiative that will enhance the AFP’s human rights and good governance practices.

"The declaration of cooperation we have just signed is a very welcome addition to the array of human rights and good governance initiatives that we currently implement as it appeals to the values of professionalism and service excellence," he added.

Bacarro said the declaration specifically covers diverse yet very important areas such as drug problems, counterterrorism, transnational organized crime, anti-corruption and criminal justice.

"It is in these areas that we endeavor to formulate relevant education, training, and research programs that will undoubtedly provide great benefits for our military institution," he added.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1190555

Ex-NPA leader among 107 graduates of soldier course

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2022): Ex-NPA leader among 107 graduates of soldier course (By Che Palicte)

NEW LIFE. Private Kurt Russel Sosa, a former New People's Army officer, recites the graduate’s oath during the ceremony for 107 finishers of the Candidate Soldier Course and Infantry Orientation Course at Camp General Manuel Yan. Sr. in Mawab, Davao De Oro on Saturday (Dec. 10, 2022). In an interview, he vowed to serve the government well. (Courtesy of 10ID)

DAVAO CITY – A former officer of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) is now a full-fledged member of the Philippine Army after completing the Candidate Soldier Course and Infantry Orientation Course.

Private Kurt Russel Sosa, formerly known as alias Ugnay, used to be the deputy secretary of the dismantled Sub-Regional Committee 4 and secretary of the Guerilla Front 3.

He is now a soldier under the 10th Infantry Division (10ID) and joined 106 other graduates during a ceremony at Camp General Manuel Yan. Sr. in Mawab, Davao De Oro on Saturday.

In an interview on Sunday, Capt. Mark Anthony Tito, the 10ID spokesperson, said Sosa will be deployed to various line units.

He said Sosa was class president of the batch that includes 18 females.

“Along with Sosa, there were another three former rebels and nine members of the indigenous people’s community,” Tito said.

Sosa said he chose to serve the government to regain a peaceful life with his family and regrets believing the NPA’s false promises.

“Unlike when I was still in the armed struggle, we were restricted [to see our family] due to security reasons. Now that we (Davao Region) are insurgency-free, we have gained our peace of mind,” he said.

He said he knows the Army would save him and give him security.

“For my former comrades, we have seen our downfall and we have to accept that we are all collaterals of this circus. If you continue to join the revolution and wage war against the government, it will only lead you to death,” he said.

In his message to the graduates, Maj. Gen. Nolasco Mempin, 10ID commander, being a soldier will not make them rich.

“However, if we perform our duties and responsibilities with utmost nobility, this will give us a more fulfilled life than anyone else," he said.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1190511

Kalinaw News: Pantribong Samahan ng Kanlurang Mindoro (PASAKAMI) kaisa ng kasundaluhan sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan

From Kalinaw News (Dec 11, 2022): Pantribong Samahan ng Kanlurang Mindoro (PASAKAMI) kaisa ng kasundaluhan sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan (Pantribong Sahaman ng Kallurang Mindoro (PASAKAMI) together with the military in maintaining peace)  (By 2ID)

Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro- Nagkaisa at nagtipon-tipon muli ang humigit kumulang dalawang daan (200) miyembro ng katutubo ng Patribong Samahan ng Kanlurang Mindoro (PASAKAMI) mula sa ibat-ibang tribo sa lalawigan ng Occidental Mindoro para sa usaping pangkapayapaan na ginanap sa Sitio Landing, Brgy Pinagturilan Occidental Mindoro noong ika-10 ng Disyembre taong kasalukuyan.

Pinangunahan ni G. Welan Gayadan, Pangulo ng Samahang PASAKAMI ang nasabing pagpupulong na dinaluhan ni Kgg. Juanito Lumawig, Pangulo ng IPMR Occidental Mindoro at mga kasundaluhan mula sa 76th Infantry (VICTRIX) Battalion, 2ID, Philippine Army sa pamumuno ni Lieutenant Colonel William O Romero Infantry (General Staff Corps) Philippine Army, Commanding Officer ng 76IB.

Tinalakay sa nasabing pagpupulong ang kanilang mga hakbangin para sa susunod na taon para sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan sa mga lugar na kinabibilangan ng mga miyembro ng samahang PASAKAMI. Nabanggit din sa pagpupulong ang mga proyekto nilang naisakatuparan na nagbigay ng magandang resulta para sa bawat miyembro ng PASAKAMI.

Lubos din ang pasasalamat ng samahang PASAKAMI sa inisyatibo ng kasundaluhan ng 76IB na magpatayo ng “BALAY PULUNGAN” para sa mga katutubo at magkaroon sila ng permanente at sariling lugar na pagdaraosan ng kanilang pagpupulong-pulong tungkol sa mga usaping pangkapayapaan. Inilapit ng ating mga kasundaluhan ang mga materyales na kakailanganin sa provincial capitol ng lalawigan ng Occidental Mindoro at iginawad ang dalawampu (20) pirasong yero, sampung (10) sako ng semento, pako at iba pang materyales na magagamit sa pagpapatayo ng nasabing balay pulungan sa pamumuno ni PTF-ELCAC focal person at gobernador ng lalawigan na si Kgg Eduardo B Gadiano.

Nagpaabot din si Atty Ivy Rioflorido ng mga laruan para sa mga batang katutubo sa nasabing lugar, na lubos din nilang ikinatuwa.

Namahagi din ang ating mga kasundaluhan ng mahigit isang-daan at limampu (150) mga babasahin para maipaalam sa ating mga katutubo ang mga programang nakapaloob sa Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program o ECLIP para sa mga gustong magbalik loob sa pamahalaan.

“Maraming salamat po sa ating mga kasundaluhan sa patuloy na suportang ibinibigay sa aming mga katutubo at sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan sa aming mga lugar.

Salamat din sa mga opisyales ng lalawigan ng Occidental Mindoro sa ipinagkaloob na mga proyekto ngayong buong taon para sa tuloy-tuloy na pang angat ng pamumuhay naming mga katutubo . Makakaasa po kayo na kaisa niyo ang samahang PASAKAMI sa ating minimithing kapayapaan tungo sa kaunlaran ” ang mensahe ni G. Wilan Gayadan, ang PASAKAMI chairman.

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Kalinaw News: 290 na dating kaanib ng Sangay ng Partido sa Lokalidad, Milisyang Bayan at NPA Supporters, taos pusong nanumpa ng suporta sa pamahalaan at layunin ng TF-ELCAC

From Kalinaw News (Dec 11, 2022): 290 na dating kaanib ng Sangay ng Partido sa Lokalidad, Milisyang Bayan at NPA Supporters, taos pusong nanumpa ng suporta sa pamahalaan at layunin ng TF-ELCAC (290 former members of the Local Party Branch, Town Militia and NPA Supporters, wholeheartedly pledged their support to the government and the cause of TF-ELCAC)  (By 2ID)

Kinilala ng MTF-ELCAC ang taos pusong pakikipag kaisa ng 290 na mga dating sumuporta o nalinlang ng Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) na hinding hindi na sila muling makikipag tulungan sa nasabing grupo, bagkus ay buong sigasig na silang makikipagtulungan sa pamahalaan at sa layunin at programa ng MTF-ELCAC. Ang panunumpa ay pinangunahan ng Chairman ng MTF ELCAC na si Hon. Webster Letargo, Punong Bayan ng Gumaca, Quezon at pinagtibay sa pamamagitan ng pagnotaryo ng Katibayan ng Pagkakaisa na pinangunahan ng Public Attorney’s Office.

Kasabay nito kinilala rin ng MTF-ELCAC ang pagsuko at pagbabalik loob ng isang (1) Part time NPA o milisyang Bayan kasama ang kanyang isinukong dalawang (2) M14, isang (1) Garand rifle, limang (5) calibre .38 at mga pampasagog at bala.

Sinaksihan din ito ng kinatawan ng Area Police Command, Commander at Deputy ng 201st Infantry Brigade, Provincial Director ng Quezon Police Provincial Office, Quezon Provincial Mobile Force, Gumaca Municipal Police Station; at mga ahensyang kasapi ng TF-ELCAC mula sa lalawigan at rehiyon.

Sa ikatlong bahagi ng programa, ibinahagi ng mga ahensaya ng pamahalaan ang kanilang mga programa ng kani kanilang ahensya para sa kaunlaran ng binuong organisasyon mula sa mga dating nalinlang ng teroristang grupo.

Matapos ang Programa, sa kagandahang loob ng Tanggapan ng Punong Lalawigan at Kinatawan ng ika-4 na distrito ng lalawigan, NIA-Quezon at DPWH R IV-A ipinamahagi ang mga grocery items o food packs sa mga mamamayan na dumalo sa nasabing programa.

Taos puso ang naging pasasalamat ni Lieutenant Colonel Joel R. Jonson ang Commanding Officer ng 85IB sa lahat ng nakiisa at tumulong upang maisagawa ng matagumpay ang natapos na programa; sa tanggapan ng punong lalawigan at punong bayan, tanggapan ng ika-4 na distrito ng Quezon, PAO, PNP, DILG, LGU, PCA, TESDA, CDA, DPWH, NIA, NICA Criminology Students, mga Former Rebels at Hands Off Our Children na nagbahagi ng kanilang masalimuot na karanasan sa NPA, mga Punong Barangay at higit sa lahat sa mga mamamayan.

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Kalinaw News: Former NPA leader leads 107-strong graduates of Candidate Soldier Course in 10ID

From Kalinaw News (Dec 10, 2022): Former NPA leader leads 107-strong graduates of Candidate Soldier Course in 10ID

MAWAB, Davao de Oro – Former Guerilla Front Secretary of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) now became a full-fledged member of the Philippine Army after completing the Candidate Soldier Course (CSC) cross-trained with Infantry Orientation Course (INFOC) during the Graduation Ceremony held at Sgt Demerin Grandstand, Camp General Manuel T Yan Senior in Mawab, Davao De Oro on December 10, 2022.

Private Kurt Russel O Sosa formerly known as alias “Ugnay” was the former Deputy Secretary of the dismantled Sub-Regional Committee 4 and Secretary of the Guerilla Front 3, but now a bonafide soldier of the 10th Infantry “Agila” Division. Private Sosa also became the Class President out of 107 graduates, of which 89 are males and 18 are females, who all belong to CSC “KATALAS” Class of 741 – 2022 and INFOC Class 26 – 2022. Likewise, along with Private Sosa were another three (3) former rebels and nine (9) Indigenous Peoples.

Meanwhile, 10ID Commander MGen Nolasco A Mempin congratulated not only the graduates but also the parents and loved ones for the support they provided to the trainees.

“Our profession as a soldier will not make us rich. However, if we perform our duties and responsibilities with utmost nobility, this will give us a more fulfilled life than anyone else,” MGen Mempin added.

In her message, Davao De Oro Governor Dorothy M Gonzaga expressed her gratitude to the graduates for their decision in joining the profession of arms to serve the Filipino people.

“Overwhelmed ang akong kasingkasing kay karong adlawa nahimo kong kabahin sa inyong graduation. Natagaan kog chansa na mosulti sa inyo sa akong kalipay na nadungagan na pud ang atong mga heroes sa atong kinabuhi ug sa atong nasud,” (Today, my heart is overwhelmed because I became part of your graduation. This became an avenue in expressing my gratitude knowing that we have another set of heroes for ourselves and for our country) Gov Gonzaga added.

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Kalinaw News: 28 CTG and Milisyang Bayan members yield to troops in Sarangani Province

From Kalinaw News (Dec 10, 2022): 28 CTG and Milisyang Bayan members yield to troops in Sarangani Province

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – Twenty-eight communist terrorist group and Milisyang Bayan members finally decided to return to the folds of the law in Sarangani Province on December 8, 2022. They submitted themselves to the 38th Infantry Battalion at Purok Caballero, Tambilil, and Kiamba towns, all in the same province, on Thursday evening.

Lt. Col. Michael Angelo Candole, the Acting Commanding Officer of 38IB said the former rebels handed over five Garand rifles, 17 rounds of cal. 30 ammunition, three Garand clips, two 40mm High Explosives ammunition, one improvised explosive device, and 70 meters of electrical wire. Lt. Col. Candole confirmed that three of the surrendered personalities were members of Squad Primera of Guerilla Front Musa, Far South Mindanao Region (FSMR) while the rest were from the Milisyang Bayan (MB) and Sangay ng Partido sa Lokalidad (SPL).

The former rebels revealed that they witnessed how the lives of their comrades changed after they decided to return to mainstream society and this convinced them to surrender as well.

According to Maj. Gen. Roy Galido, Commander of Joint Task Force Central, the surrendered CTG personalities will be recommended to avail of the E-CLIP benefits. They were given initial financial assistance, food items, assorted vitamins, and medicines from the local government of Kiamba and were subsequently presented to Kiamba Police Station for documentation.

Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Arturo Rojas, Acting Commander of WestMinCom commended the troops for this remarkable accomplishment. He also urged the remnants of the CTG to end their arm struggle and support the government’s peace efforts. “Reintegration packages which include livelihood and capacity development trainings, are being prepared to provide former rebels and their families social equity and a fair chance to be productive members of the society.”

The influx of surrenders is attributed to the government’s Reintegration Programs being implemented by the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict and the collaborative efforts of the military forces, the local chief executives, other law enforcement agencies, peace-inclined groups, and the peace-loving people of Mindanao.

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Kalinaw News: 50IB, PNP recover arms cache in Kalinga

From Kalinaw News (Dec 10, 2022): 50IB, PNP recover arms cache in Kalinga

CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- An arms cache containing several war materiel was recovered in a joint operation of the 50th Infantry Battalion and Kalinga PNP at Sitio Kalakatan, Barangay Mabaca, Balbalan, Kalinga on December 9, 2022.

The said troops acted upon the information provided by a concerned citizen on the alleged hideout of the Communist NPA terrorist believed to be members of the Weakened Komiteng Larangang Guerilla – Baggas.

Upon verification, combined troops discovered an enemy hideout that was abandoned for months based on the tracks found.

After a thorough search in the area, the combined troops located an arms cache containing one colt M16A1 rifle with four magazines, two Garand rifles with five magazine clips, one carbine rifle, three rifle grenades, 27 pieces of 7.62mm ammunition, two M203 live ammunition, one 60mm live ammunition, two sticks of Ammonium nitrate, three improvised explosive devices, electric wire, blasting cap, medical paraphernalia, NPA flag other personal belongings, and subversive documents.

The dwindling number of the KLG-Baggas may have sorted in leaving the war materiel to escape the government forces. Moreso, the sustained campaign of the Provincial Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (PTF-ELCAC) of Kalinga draws close to the dismantling of KLG-Baggas.

To recall, on December 8, troops of the 54th Infantry Battalion encountered the members of Weakened KLG Ampis in Brgy Tulgao, Tinglayan, Kalinga.

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Kalinaw News: Wanted NPA leader apprehended by government troops in Bulacan

From Kalinaw News (Dec 9, 2022): Wanted NPA leader apprehended by government troops in Bulacan (By Jonathan Blanco)

Camp Aquino, Tarlac City – Dec. 9 2022

A ranking leader of the Communist Terrorist Group was arrested by joint elements of the Joint Task Force Kaugnay of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan on Wednesday, December 8, 2022.

The military identified the apprehended CTG leader as Janeth Cruz Dela Rosa with aliases Aryang/Libay/Ditsy/Laura/Frankie/Trixie/Ali/Marbe, the NPA Secretary of Central Luzon’s Regional White Area Committee, and a member of Execom Central Luzon’Regional Committee (CLRC).

Said law enforcement operation was carried on by the simultaneous implementation of Warrants of Arrest for murder, and two counts of attempted murder issued by the Regional Trial Court of Iba, Zambales.

With reports of a continuous winning streak against the New People’s Army, Commander of Northern Luzon Command, Lt Gen Ernesto Torres Jr expressed the full intent of the Defenders of the North to further intensify its internal security efforts to permanently clear Northern and Central Luzon from communist terrorists.

“We will be relentless in the execution of our mission, our soldiers are taking the extra mile to ensure the expedition of the decimation of CTGs in our area of operations,” said Lt Gen Torres Jr.

“We urge the remaining communist terrorists in Northern Luzon to put away their guns and abandon armed insurgency. Heed the call of our government to return to the folds of the law and avail its local integration program,” the NOLCOM Commander added.

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