PH gov’t bent on pursuing local peace talks with rebels

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 25, 2023): PH gov’t bent on pursuing local peace talks with rebels (By Benjamin Pulta)

Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla (PNA photo by Benjamin Pulta)

MANILA – The Philippine government will continue wooing rebels back to government fold through the continuation of talks in the local level, a move initiated by previous administration.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed with reporters on Tuesday that the recommendation for localized peace talks came from national security experts who see it as a more effective means.

“There would be no more peace talks on the national level. Peace talks will be localized everywhere. That is the advice I have been getting from our national security agencies that are there,” Remulla said.

“(It will be) localized in a sense that all of these groups will be local basis, whether it is the region or province or city, it will be looked upon in that manner. We do not recognize anymore central authority that we have to deal with. We are looking at the local scenario in every place,” he added.

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict has identified the localized peace engagement (LPE) as the process to take.

The main essence of the LPE is to reach more group of surrenderers, according to Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr.

Dealing with the Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA-National Democratic Front at the national level has been hampered by several demands from communist rebels, according to authorities.

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ECLIP, amnesty program good formula to end insurgency: Solon

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 25, 2023): ECLIP, amnesty program good formula to end insurgency: Solon (By Alexander Lopez)

LAUDABLE MOVE. Agusan del Norte 2nd District Rep. Dale Corvera lauds the move of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to enhance the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program and the amnesty program for former New People’s Army rebels during his 2nd SONA on Monday (July 24, 2023). Corvera said the President’s actions can finally end the insurgency problem in the country. (Photo grabbed from House of Representatives Website)

BUTUAN CITY – The move to strengthen the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) and the amnesty program will help the government win over the insurgency, a lawmaker here said Tuesday.

“My interest, aside from the present administration’s economic plans underpinning the macro-economic framework of the country with the Maharlika Investment Plan were the issues on the drug problem and insurgency,” Agusan del Norte 2nd District Rep. Dale Corvera said in reaction to the second State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday.

In a phone interview, Corvera lauded the President for laying out a clear direction for the present administration to end the problem of insurgency.

“The President’s SONA was inspiring and was done sincerely,” Corvera said.

He said the government’s ECLIP program has gained positive results, especially in providing the necessary support for the New People’s Army (NPA) rebels who wanted to return to their communities.

Marcos described the ECLIP as effective “in addressing the root cause of conflict in the countryside.”

The President said he will also issue a proclamation granting amnesty for NPA rebels who wish to return to the fold of the law.

“Hundreds of former rebels in the Caraga Region have already benefited from the E-CLIP and are now settling peacefully with their families,” Corvera noted.

In its 2022 annual report, the Department of the Interior and Local Government in the Caraga Region noted that 465 former NPA guerrillas received over PHP39 million worth of assistance through the E-CLIP.

It added that the support was in the form of livelihood funding, reintegration assistance, immediate assistance, and firearms remuneration.

Of the 465 FRs given E-CLIP assistance last year, 118 were from Agusan del Norte; 169, Agusan del Sur; 145, Surigao del Sur; 25, Surigao del Norte; and eight, from Butuan City.

Corvera said the two programs will show the sincerity of the government in asking the rebels to lay down their arms and surrender, especially those who have standing arrest warrants.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1206382

BARMM leaders laud PBBM full support for peace process

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 25, 2023): BARMM leaders laud PBBM full support for peace process (By Edwin Fernandez)

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao government building in Cotabato City. (Photo courtesy of BARMM PIO)

COTABATO CITY – Officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have welcomed the full support to the peace process expressed by President Ferdinand. R. Marcos Jr. in his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.

In a statement Tuesday, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim applauded President Marcos' commitment "to bring genuine autonomy and progress to our homeland."

"The president’s call for granting amnesty is a testament to his strong and resolute desire of finding lasting peace and justice," Ebrahim said.

He said the BARMM leadership looks forward "to working together with all sectors concerned in sustaining the positive and inclusive developments that we have made so far in this crucial transition period."

Andrew Alonto, BARMM Bureau of Public Information (BIO) director, said regional officials were in high spirits listening to the President’s SONA. “We are exultantly proud that the welfare of the Bangsamoro is a priority of the President and that it was mentioned in his 2nd SONA,” Alonto said in a statement Tuesday.

“We are one with the President in welcoming the Bagong Pilipinas. In the ‘Bagong Pilipinas,’ we share his vision of Bangsamoro that is self-governing, progressive, and effective,” he added.

“God willing, through the continuous partnership and support of all concerned sectors, we will fully realize our dreams and aspirations,” Alonto said.

In his SONA, the President cited and lauded the progress made in BARMM.

“We are proud of the progress that the BARMM has taken. It will be self-governing, progressive, and effective,” the President said.

“This was made possible only because of the cooperation of all key groups. The local government, the royal families, the MNLF, and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front were all consulted and represented in the transition phase,” he added.

Marcos also reiterated his administration’s determination to push for the completion of reintegration programs to guarantee the full decommissioning of former combatants.

To complete this reintegration process, the President said he will issue a Proclamation granting amnesty to rebel returnees, "and I ask Congress to support me in this endeavor.”

A new proclamation is needed to extend the application process of the amnesty program, which lapsed in January this year. The previous proclamations were issued during the time of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte.

BARMM Parliament Member Bailing Mantawil welcomed the President’s promise to issue another presidential proclamation.

“We are very happy, very grateful because it is the President speaking, our hopes remain high,” Mantawil said during an interview over a local radio program.

Lawyer Jamar Kulayan, National Amnesty Commission (NAC) commissioner, also welcomed the President’s statement on the amnesty program.

In appreciation, Kulayan quoted a statement from fellow NAC commissioner Nasser Marohomsalic saying that “the amnesty is the crowning glory of the peace process.”
“Without amnesty, we could not expect to achieve peace, unity, and reconciliation,” he said.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1206403

Family of doctors starts free services to soldiers, former rebels

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 25, 2023): Family of doctors starts free services to soldiers, former rebels (By Edwin Fernandez)

FREE HEALTH SERVICES. A doctor of the Tagaloguin-Adona Polymedic and Diagnostic Center Incorporated (TAPDCI) administers minor surgery to a patient in Tawi-Tawi Island during the group’s visit to the area on June 12-14, 2023, in coordination with the military’s Western Mindanao Command. The TAPDCI doctors on July 22, 2023 signed a partnership with the Army’s 102nd Infantry Brigade in Zamboanga Sibugay to treat some 8,000 brigade soldiers, auxiliary force units, and former rebels in the province. (Photo courtesy of TAPDCI)

COTABATO CITY – A family of doctors is providing free medical services to the personnel and families of the Army’s 102nd Infantry Brigade (Bde) and its Citizen Armed Forces Geographical Active Auxiliary Units (CAA) in the Zamboanga Sibugay province.

“Our primary objective is to ensure that soldiers and their families have access to quality healthcare services without any financial burden,” said Dr. Amy T. Adona, co-administrator of the Tagaloguin-Adona Polymedic and Diagnostic Center Incorporated (TAPDCI) based in Ozamiz City, in a statement Tuesday.

The initiative materialized after the 102Bde and TAPDCI signed a memorandum of partnership agreement on July 22 at the 1st Infantry Division (ID) headquarters in Labangan town, Zamboanga del Sur province.

“By joining hands, the 102BDE and TAPDCI aim to promote the overall health welfare of those who dedicate their lives to safeguarding our freedom and security,” Adona said of their family advocacy.

Adona, a reserve Army colonel herself, said the healthcare services are not limited to soldiers and their families under the 102Bde but also to the CAAs and former rebels.

Adona said TAPDCI, through his family of doctors – husband, son, daughter, and son-in-law – would render basic health services to some 8,000 soldiers, CAA members, former rebels, and their families periodically.

Of the 86 soldier-patients they have diagnosed so far, Adona said they found hypertension, acute gastritis, and acute gouty arthritis as prevailing diseases.

“If the need arises, we would refer them to co-doctors who have specialization of their health needs,” Adona said, adding that their charity works are non-political.

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Elmer Suderio, the Army’s 102Bde commander, expressed his gratitude to TAPDCI for the realization of the partnership.

"This opportunity will boost the morale and dedication of our soldiers to serve the people and protect the nation,” Suderio said.

Maj. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, the 1ID commander, lauded the initiative by the 102Bde for actively pursuing partnerships that bring tangible benefits to the military community.

By providing free health services, he said both 102Bde and TAPDCI are “demonstrating their commitment to the welfare of those who selflessly serve the nation.”

Last month, Adona and partner doctors also initiated an outreach program in Tawi-Tawi in partnership with the Western Mindanao Command.

During the June 13-14 health mission in the islands of Mapun and Taganak in Tawi-Tawi province, the doctors administered 29 minor surgeries, 23 circumcisions, 560 dental, and 401 medical services, among others.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1206406

Army commander supports Marcos’ move to grant FRs amnesty

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 25, 2023): Army commander supports Marcos’ move to grant FRs amnesty (By Mary Judaline Partlow)

AMNESTY. Maj. Gen. Marion Sison, commander of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division, has expressed full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s move to provide amnesty to qualified former rebels. The Army general, in this undated photo, said the amnesty will help speed up government efforts to end the local communist armed conflict. (PNA photo by Judy Flores Partlow)

DUMAGUETE CITY – Maj. Gen. Marion Sison, commander of the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division (ID), is fully supportive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in providing amnesty to qualified former rebels (FRs).

“That is one of the best moves next to Executive Order (EO) 70 because this is where we can see the sincerity of the government that despite the atrocities committed by the FRs, for the sake of peace, we will absolve them of their offenses,” Sison said in an interview Tuesday.

He was reacting to the President’s second State of the Nation Address on Monday where the Chief Executive said he will issue a proclamation granting FRs amnesty.

Former president Rodrigo Duterte signed EO 70 in December 2018, creating the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict that employs a whole-of-nation approach to end communism and institute peace-building initiatives.

Sison said an amnesty would further strengthen the government’s efforts to end the communist insurgency and would entice the remaining rebels to return to the fold of the law.

“At the same time, they would no longer be thinking of repercussions such as facing court cases or imprisonment so this is a good move of the President to give amnesty to the communist terrorists and even to secessionist groups,” he explained.

One of the reasons why members of the communist New People’s Army are hesitant to surrender, he added, is that they are afraid of the repercussions, such as having a standing warrant of arrest for their atrocities.

The Army official, however, said he believes there will be conditions and determining factors set for the amnesty after consultations with the government security forces, such as the type of offenses committed and the victims of these atrocities.

The 3ID covers the Western and Central Visayas regions which are still facing the communist insurgency problem.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1206411

PBBM Mindanao peace agenda gives hope: VP Sara

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 25, 2023): PBBM Mindanao peace agenda gives hope: VP Sara (By Che Palicte)

SONA LADIES. Vice President Sara Duterte (left) and Senator Imee Marcos are shown in their tribal-inspired attire during the 2nd State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday (July 24, 2023) at the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Quezon City. Duterte thanked the Marcos administration for its peace-building efforts in Mindanao. (Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook Page)

DAVAO CITY – Following the 2nd State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte lauded the administration's peace-building efforts in Mindanao.

“It offers us hope and a deep sense of optimism that the efforts to stamp out terrorism and the peace-building initiatives of the past administrations are strengthened to bring about meaningful development for the region and its people,” Duterte said in a statement.

As a Mindanaoan, Duterte said Marcos' leadership has inspired all government workers to be more aggressive in delivering what the administration has promised to the Filipino people.

During his SONA, Marcos touted the "regained peace" in Marawi City, as seen in various completed projects and several infrastructures that are being built.

“May hope, unity, vigilance, and pursuit of peace and development continue,” Marcos said, as he noted that former adversaries of the government are now partners in peace.

Duterte said she was thankful "for President Ferdinand Marcos and his leadership marked with decisiveness, strength, fortitude, and political will — clearly demonstrated over the past year in office.”

The Vice President also thanked Marcos for his "unremitting support of the reforms introduced by the Department of Education to the education system through the MATATAG Agenda," which will benefit not only the learners but also the teaching and non-teaching staff of the department.

“Thank you, Apo BBM, for reminding us of our obligation to our country — an obligation contained in the contract we signed with the Filipino people in the 2022 election,” Duterte said.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1206390

Kalinaw News: 2 NPA Rebels killed, firearms seize after clash with gov't troops in Moises Padilla

Posted to the Kalinaw News Facebook Page (Jul 23, 2023): 2 NPA Rebels killed, firearms seize after clash with gov't troops in Moises Padilla

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2 NPA Rebels killed, firearms seize after clash with gov't troops in Moises Padilla

JUST IN: Two (2) unidentified NPA rebels were killed in an encounter with the members of the 62nd Infantry Batallion, 3ID, PA in the hinterland area of Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental earlier today July 21, 2023.

This is a developing story.

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Kalinaw News: Army troops thwart NPA extortion; 3 high-powered firearms seize in Catbalogan City, Samar clash

Posted to the Kalinaw News Facebook Page (Jul 23, 2023): Army troops thwart NPA extortion; 3 high-powered firearms seize in Catbalogan City, Samar clash

Army troops thwart NPA extortion; 3 high-powered firearms seize in Catbalogan City, Samar clash
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3 High-Powered Firearms Recovered in Catbalogan Clash

 
CAMP VICENTE LUKBAN, Catbalogan City Samar— An armed encounter between the troops of 87th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army and approximately five CPP-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) transpired yesterday, July 21, 2023 at 10:40 a.m. in the vicinity of Barangay Bangon, Catbalogan City, Samar.

 
Accordingly, the troops responded to the information from concerned citizens regarding the presence of the armed group in the said barangay who were extorting food and demanding financial support from the community.

 

Troops recovered three M16A1 rifles, a hand grenande, three magazine assembly (30 rounds), three magazine assembly (20 rounds), and a binocular.

Major General Camilo Z. Ligayo, Commander of 8ID, lauded the civilian populace in the said barangay for the timely information given to the troops that lead to the success of the internal security operations.

“In our desire to end the local armed conflict, we must join hands to ensure the peace and order in the locality. We encourage the remaining members of the communist terrorist group to abandon the armed struggle and take advantage of the opportunity and the programs offered by the government,” Maj. Gen. Ligayo emphasised. ///end via 8ID DPAO PR

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Kalinaw News: LOOK: Army troops discover explosive components cache in Davao de Oro

Posted to the Kalinaw News Facebook Page (Jul 23, 2023): LOOK: Army troops discover explosive components cache in Davao de Oro

LOOK: Army troops discover explosive components cache in Davao de Oro
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J U S T I N | Sustaining an Insurgency-Free Province : 25IB Discovers Suspected NPA IED Components Cache in Davao de Oro

The Philippine Army's 25th Infantry "FIREBALL" Battalion (25IB) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components cache suspected to be concealed by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) in Barangay Mangayon, Compostela, Davao de Oro on July 22, 2023.

The 25IB's Bravo "Blazer" Company, led by 1Lt. Lowell D. Bagaipo, recovered the IED components cache containing 217 meters of detonating cords with attached 44 pieces of blasting caps, 166 meters of chrome wires, three meters of soldering lead, and a pair of rubber gloves, in a remote area about 400 meters away from 25IB's Post 4 Patrol Base and 240 meters from the main road.

The IED components are believed to be buried by the remnants of the dismantled CPP-NPA's Guerilla Front North, Sub-Regional Committee 1 (SRC 1), Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC), around 2020-2021, when combat operations were intensively conducted against the communist terrorist group.

 
The recovery of the IED components cache was part of 25IB's sustainment operations to maintain an Insurgency-Free Province of Davao de Oro. "These materials were intended to disrupt government projects and destroy government troops and personnel in the area," said Lt. Col. Michael T. Aquino, 25IB Commanding Officer.

On March 9, 2022, Victor Pagas Rollon alias "Go/Pong", Head Ordnance, Regional Operations Command (ROC), SMRC, an expert bomb maker, was arrested by the joint operations of Police Regional Office 11 (PRO11) and 1001st Infantry "PAG-ASA" Brigade (1001Bde) in Tagum City.

 
"We prevented the CPP-NPA's indulgence from possibly reasserting their presence in the area. Again, we have removed their capability to reestablish their presence, preventing more atrocities that can affect our people and the government's development of peacebuilding efforts in the area," Lt. Col. Aquino said.

"I commend the relentless efforts of 25IB to keep our people safe and maintain an Insurgency-Free Davao de Oro," said BGen. Felix Ronnie B. Babac, 1001Bde Commander.

Since the declaration of Davao de Oro in June 2022, there have been no recorded CPP-NPA activities in the province.

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Kalinaw News: Philippine Army pushes youth empowerment in three-day BYL summit in Cagayan

Posted to the Kalinaw News Facebook Page (Jul 24, 2023): Philippine Army pushes youth empowerment in three-day BYL summit in Cagayan

Philippine Army pushes youth empowerment in a three-day Barangay Youth Leadership summit in Barangay Poblacion, Cagayan

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New batch of YFP concludes three-day BYLS

CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- A new batch of Youth for Peace concluded the three-day Barangay Youth Leadership Summit (BYLS) spearheaded by the Youth for Peace-Baggao Chapter on July 21-23, 2023 in Barangay Poblacion, Baggao, Cagayan.

39 youths actively participated in the different physical, mental, and spiritual activities which tested their capabilities. The activities were designed to promote a positive and healthy self-image, critical thinking, love of country, social responsibility, and volunteerism.

 
Justin, one of the participants said that the BYLS is an effective way of honing them to become a productive ‘pag-asa ng bayan’ who can contribute to the attainment of peace and progress especially in their community. “Marami akong natutunan sa tatlong araw na youth leadership summit. Mas namulat ako sa mga nangyayari sa aking kapaligiran lalo na sa sektor naming mga kabataan tungkol sa ginagawang rekrutment ng NPA. Upang makatulong sa ating pamahalaan at tinaguriang pag-asa ng bayan, makikiisa ako sa pagsugpo ng insurhensiya sa pamamagitan ng pagiging aktibong kabataan sa tamang pamamaraan.”

Moreover, troops of the 77th Infantry Battalion and 5th Civil Military Operations Battalion-Bravo Company assisted in the conduct of the BYLS together with the PNP Baggao, 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, Cagayan Police Provincial Office, Baggao National High School, Local Government Unit of Baggao, and Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay Poblacion.

LtC Omar C Hagada, Battalion Commander of 77IB commended the members of YFP-Baggao in their initiative to conduct a BYLS. “The youth sector plays a vital role in the society. It is our shared responsibility to mold them as well-disciplined and law-abiding citizens. Through activities such as YLS, we can develop and hone their capabilities for them to get ready for their future.”
Meanwhile, YFP Baggao is set to conduct a Municipal YLS on July 28-30, 2023.

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Kalinaw News: NPA leader and other members have already returned to their family in a joint operation of Police and Military in Isabela

Posted to the Kalinaw News Facebook Page (Jul 24, 2023): NPA leader and other members have already returned to their family in a joint operation of Police and Military in Isabela

BREAKING NEWS: NPA leader and other members have already returned to their family in a joint operation of Police and Military in Isabela
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𝙽𝚊𝚒𝚋𝚊𝚋𝚊 𝚗𝚊 𝚊𝚗𝚐 𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚒 𝚗𝚒 𝙺𝚊 𝚂𝚑𝚞𝚕𝚒 𝚗𝚐 𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚐𝚜𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚋 𝚗𝚊 𝚙𝚞𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚊 𝚗𝚐 𝟿𝟻𝚝𝚑 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝙱𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚝 𝟾𝟼𝚝𝚑 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝙱𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚗𝚐 𝟻𝟶𝟸𝚗𝚍 𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚛𝚢 𝙱𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝚊𝚝 𝟸𝟶𝟷𝚜𝚝 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚎𝚞𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝙲𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚊𝚗𝚢 𝚗𝚐 𝚁𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝙼𝚘𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚌𝚎 𝙱𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝟸 𝚖𝚞𝚕𝚊 𝚜𝚊 𝚔𝚊𝚋𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚞𝚔𝚊𝚗 𝚗𝚐 𝙼𝚊𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚌𝚘𝚗, 𝙸𝚜𝚊𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚊.

𝚂𝚒 𝙺𝚊 𝚂𝚑𝚞𝚕𝚒 𝚊𝚢 𝚔𝚊𝚜𝚊𝚖𝚊 𝚜𝚊 𝚜𝚒𝚢𝚊𝚖 𝚗𝚊 𝚖𝚐𝚊 𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚞𝚗𝚘 𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚒𝚢𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚛𝚘 𝚗𝚐 𝙺𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚐 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚢𝚊 (𝙺𝚘𝚖𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚋) 𝙸𝚜𝚊𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚊 𝚗𝚊 𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚜𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚗𝚊𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚊𝚢 𝚜𝚊 𝚐𝚞𝚝𝚘𝚖 𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚑𝚞𝚔𝚊𝚢 𝚜𝚊 𝚗𝚊𝚜𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚕𝚞𝚐𝚊𝚛 𝚗𝚘𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚊𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝟸𝟶𝟸2. 𝙰𝚗𝚐 𝚠𝚊𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚋𝚊 𝚙𝚊 𝚊𝚢 𝚗𝚊𝚞𝚗𝚊 𝚗𝚊𝚗𝚐 𝚗𝚊𝚑𝚞𝚔𝚊𝚢 𝚊𝚝 𝚗𝚊𝚒𝚞𝚠𝚒 𝚗𝚊 𝚜𝚊 𝚔𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚐𝚊 𝚙𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢𝚊.

𝙽𝚊𝚔𝚊𝚝𝚊𝚔𝚍𝚊𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚙𝚊𝚜𝚊𝚔𝚊𝚖𝚊𝚢 𝚜𝚊 𝚔𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚊𝚗𝚐 𝚙𝚊𝚖𝚒𝚕𝚢𝚊 𝚊𝚗𝚐 𝚖𝚐𝚊 𝚕𝚊𝚋𝚒 𝚗𝚒 𝚂𝚑𝚞𝚕𝚒 𝚗𝚐𝚊𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚠 𝙹𝚞𝚕𝚢 𝟸𝟻, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚊 𝚖𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚐𝚢𝚊𝚗 𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚐 𝚕𝚒𝚋𝚒𝚗𝚐.

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Kalinaw News: Former rebels have completed studies under ALS

Posted to the Kalinaw News Facebook Page (Jul 25, 2023): Former rebels have completed studies under ALS

For the former NPA, now a soldier Pvt Rodel Kayo, “Soldiers pushed me to study. Now I am an ALS completer. ”
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Former rebels nakapagtapos ng pag-aaral sa ilalim ng ALS 

CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- “Pinangakuan ako ng mga NPA na makakapagtapos ako ng pag-aaral pero umabot ako ng 11 taon sa kilusan hindi ako nakahawak ng papel at lapis. Samantalang ang mga sundalo, wala namang pinangako pero tinulak ako para mag-aral at ngayon isa na akong ALS completer!”

 
Ito ang naging pagbabahagi ni Pvt Rodel Kayo sa panayam ng Division Public Affairs Office ng 5th Infantry Division matapos niyang matagumpay na nalagpasan ang Junior High School sa ilalim ng Alternative Learning System o ALS.

Ayon kay Kayo, Grade 5 lamang ang kanyang natapos dahil pinilit na siyang isinama ng mga miyembro ng Komunistang Teroristang Grupo na umanib sa kanilang kilusan kapalit umano ng pagpapaaral sa kanya. “Hindi ko natapos noon ang pag-aaral ko kahit elementarya dahil pinilit na akong isinama ng mga NPA kapalit ng pagpapaaral nila sa akin. Pero hindi naman nangyari. Kaya malaki ang pasasalamat ko sa 5ID kasi sila ang nagbigay ng inspirasyon sa akin para muling mag-aral.”

Habang financial assistance naman ang ipinangako ng mga progresibong grupo kay Rudy Andreo Aparil dahilan kung bakit siya sumali at nahinto sa kanyang pag-aaral. “Nagpunta ako ng Manila para mag-aral at mag trabaho. 2nd year high school nang makilala ko ang grupong Kabataan Partylist, Anakbayan, at League of Filipino Students. Inanyayahan nila akong sumali sa kanila dahil mabibigyan daw ako ng financial assistance. Sa hirap ng buhay namin noon, pumayag ako. Pero pinahawak na nila ako ng armas at ilang bundok na rin ang naakyat ko, wala namang naibigay sa akin na financial assistance.”

“Hindi ako nagsisisi na nagbalik-loob ako sa pamahalaan. Napakswerte ko dahil hindi lamang ako bukas-palad na tinanggap ng mga kasundaluhan, sila rin ang nagsabi sa akin na tapusin ko ang pag-aaral ko kaya nakapagtapos ako ng junior high school. Para sa ating mga sundalo ang pagtatapos ko!” saad pa ni Rudy na kung saan kanya ring ibinahagi na ipagpapatuloy niya ang pag-aaral ng K+12 hanggang siya ay makapagtapos ng kolehiyo.

Samantala, bukod kina Rodel at Rudy, mayroon pang 15 former rebels ang nakatapagtapos ng kanilang pag-aaral sa ilalim ng ALS na kung saan pito ang nakapagtapos ng junior high school habang anim naman ang nakapagtapos ng elementarya.

 
Ipagpapatuloy naman nila ang kanilang pag-aaral sa tulong pa rin ng kasundaluhan ng 5ID at ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon.





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Kalinaw News: AFP-PNP strengthens ties with the leader of MILF-MNLF thru Peace Building and Collaborative Engagements in Zamboanga Peninsula

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AFP-PNP strengthens ties with the leader of MILF-MNLF thru Peace Building and Collaborative Engagements in Zamboanga Peninsula

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AFP-PNP ZamPen Facilitated the Peace Building and Collaborative Engagement with MILF and MNLF Leaders for Regional Stability

IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay Province, July 24, 2023 - In a remarkable display of commitment towards lasting peace and cooperation, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the Zamboanga Peninsula (ZamPen) joined hands with leaders from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in an unprecedented activity focused on establishing harmonious relationships and fostering collaborative engagement.

The primary objective of this landmark activity was to strengthen ties between the AFP-PNP and MILF-MNLF leaders, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration to ensure stability and peace in the Zamboanga Peninsula. The activity is in line with President Bongbong Marcos' call for soldiers to become agents of peace and unity.

During the event, Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Sanz, Executive Officer of 102nd Infantry "Igsoon" Brigade cordially welcomed all the esteemed participants, highlighting the significance of their presence in the pursuit of a shared vision of peace and prosperity.

Commanding Officer of the 1st Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Abdurasad Sirajan, took the stage to introduce the distinguished participants from both the MILF and MNLF, as well as the PNP Provincial Directors, signifying the inclusive nature of the initiative.

In a heartwarming display of solidarity, the MILF and MNLF leaders delivered messages of support, expressing their unwavering commitment to the peacebuilding process and their willingness to collaborate with the AFP-PNP in pursuit of common goals.

Following the inspiring messages from the MILF and MNLF leaders, the PNP Provincial Directors stepped forward to extend their gratitude and assurance of full cooperation in promoting peace and order throughout the region.

A pivotal moment in the activity was the signing of a peace commitment board, symbolizing the collective dedication to fostering understanding, reconciliation, and peaceful coexistence between all parties involved.

In his address to the participants, Brigadier General Elmer B Suderio, Commander of the 102nd Infantry Brigade, expressed his deep appreciation for the meaningful engagement and underscored the vital role that such initiatives play in maintaining lasting peace in Zamboanga Peninsula.

"Today's activity marks a significant milestone in our journey towards genuine peace and unity. We are grateful to witness the spirit of cooperation and understanding demonstrated by all the leaders present here. The AFP and PNP are committed to working hand in hand with our MILF and MNLF counterparts to ensure that Zamboanga Peninsula continues to prosper " Brigadier General Suderio said.

The AFP-PNP ZamPen Peace Building and Collaborative Engagement with MILF and MNLF leaders serves not only as a catalyst for further dialogue and cooperation but also as a platform for cooperation and resolving issues to prevent unintended conflict and misunderstanding.

 
The success of this momentous event owes much to the dedication and cooperation of all participants, with guidance from Major General Antonio G. Nafarrete, the Commander of the 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division, and Lieutenant General Roy M. Galido, the Commander of the Western Mindanao Command. It is also supported by Sec. Carlito G. Galvez Jr., the Presidential Adviser on Peace Reconciliation and Unity.

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Kalinaw News: 1 NPA rebel from Dumagat Tribe surrenders in Aurora

Posted to the Kalinaw News Facebook Page (Jul 25, 2023): 1 NPA rebel from Dumagat Tribe surrenders in Aurora

1 NPA rebel from Dumagat Tribe surrenders in Aurora
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IP member yields in Aurora

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija - A female member of the Dumagat Tribe who joined the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) returned to the folds of the law with an M-16 rifle with the assistance of the soldiers of the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion, Philippine Army led by LTC Julito B. Recto Jr., in Baler, Aurora on Saturday, July, 22.

During the interview, the said CTG was identified as "Ka Nelsy," and a resident of Dilasag, Aurora. She also revealed that she has been a member of the Sub-Guerrilla Unit (SGU), Regional Sentro De Grabidad (RSDG), Komiteng Regional Cagayan Valley (KRCV) for nine years.

 
"Ka Nelsy" thanked the Delta Company led by Captain Jonemar I. Suarez for facilitating her returns to the folds of the law and expressed her eagerness to start a peaceful life with her family in their community.

 
Major General Andrew D. Costelo PA, Commander of the 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division, Philippine Army, said that her recruitment was a manifestation of CTG's exploitation of the Indigenous People’s Community of our society and should be condemned widely by the public.

 
Further, MGen Costelo assured 'Ka Nelsy' of her renewed life and her family.

 
"We welcome 'Ka Nelsy' for her decision to return to the folds of the law after nine years supporting the CTG. Finally, she realized that she had no bright future ahead of her and her family if she continued her membership with the terrorist group. The Army is here to assist you with your community integration," he said.

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Kalinaw News: Army-PNP joint operations lead to surrender of 17 high-powered firearms in Mamasapano

Posted to the Kalinaw News Facebook Page (Jul 25, 2023): Army-PNP joint operations lead to surrender of 17 high-powered firearms in Mamasapano

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Look: 17 high-powered loose firearms surrendered in Mamasapano 

Seventeen (17) unlicensed weapons were voluntarily surrendered to 33IB, 6ID, PA, as a joint effort of the unit together with 6IB, 6ID, PA, Police Provincial Office of Maguindanao del Sur and the LGU of Mamasapano headed by Municipal Mayor, Hon. Datu Akmad “Butch” A. Ampatuan Jr. and with the cooperation of 14 Barangay Chairmen and the community of Mamasapano last July 21, 2023.

The firearms were formally presented to BGEN ORIEL L PANGCOG PA, Commander of 601st Brigade. Present during the turn-over of 17 loose firearms were Hon. Datu Akmad A. Ampatuan Jr., Municipal Mayor, Hon Tahirodin Benzar Ampatuan, Municipal vice-mayor, Datu Andal Ampatuan III, Municipal Admin Officer, PCOL ROEL R SERMESE, Provincial Director, MAGPPO, LTC UDGIE C VILLAN INF (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer, 33IB, LGU Officials of Mamasapano, 14 Barangay Chairperson of Mamasapano, other officers from 33IB and 6IB and from the PNP. 

Among the surrendered firearms were 2 improvised Barrette Cal.50 sniper rifle (HM), 4 improvised Cal. 30 sniper rifle (HM), 1 improvised 12-Gauge Shotgun (HM), 2 Grenade Launcher 40mm M203 (HM), 1 improvised RPG tube (HM), 3 improvised SMG 9mm Uzi (HM), 2-60mm Mortar (HM) and 2 Cal. 45mm Pistol (HM).

The surrender of said loose firearms is a joint effort of the Philippine Army, PNP and local government unit of Mamasapano to encourage the community to promote peace and for the development of their respective community.

The 33rd Infantry (Makabayan) Battalion will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of our people.

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