From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 8): Ambush-slay of 4 policemen in Davao del Sur unfortunate incident -- PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) termed as an unfortunate incident the ambush-slay of four policemen allegedly perpetrated by the New People’s Army (NPA) in Davao del Sur on Wednesday morning.
”Unfortunately, nangyari po ito (It's unfortunate that it happened). We have our policemen killed in ambush perpetrated by the NPA in Barangay Sibayan, Bansalan Davao del Sur. Natambangan (ang) mga pulis na nasa patrol car 7:40 this morning. We’re now looking at the progress report,” he said.
”Nakakalungkot na bakit kailangan ambushin ang mga ito (It’s saddening why they were ambushed). I will wait for the latest report coming from NOC (National Operations Center),” he added.
The four slain PNP members of Davao del Sur were later identified as PO1 Rholly Benelayo, PO1 Joey Narvaza, PO1 Saro Mangotara and a SOCO (Scene of the Crime Operation) member identified as PO3 Jayden May Rabor.
The PNP team was dispatched to conduct investigation on a shooting incident which happened in Barangay Sibayan, Bansalan, Davao del Sur and upon arrival in the area, they were ambushed by armed assailants.
”This is a long time lesson learned re-deception of NPAs,” the PNP said in a statement on Wednesday.
Carlos said that when peace talks bogged down, there had been “harassment, so we took necessary defensive action to prevent any assault in our police stations so if the true intention is peace, they (NPAs) should not ambush those who are serving in our government.”
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=970092
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
PDEG will have dedicated, professional personnel -- PNP
From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 8): PDEG will have dedicated, professional personnel -- PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday assured the PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) will have dedicated and professional personnel who will be working for the anti-drug campaign.
In a press conference in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP Public Information Office (PIO) chief and spokesman Senior Supt. Dionardo Carlos made the assurance as the PDEG is now in the organizational stage to have the necessary personnel.
The PDEG has personnel that are now looking for members.
However, Carlos said members of the defunct Anti-Illegal Drugs Group (AIDG) will not be included in the composition of personnel of the PDEG.
It can be recalled that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte abolished the AIDG following the alleged abduction in Angeles City, Pampanga and slaying of South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo inside Camp Crame on Oct. 18, 2016.
Aside from the anti-drug teams of the PDEG, Carlos said, they will have a counter-intelligence (CI) component, SWAT (special weapons and tactics team), K9 (bomb-sniffing dogs) and tactical units like the CITF (Counter-Intelligence Task Force) and SAF (Special Action Force) component.
Carlos added they (PDEG) may also scout for tactically-trained personnel so that they will be part of the PDEG.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=970069
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday assured the PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) will have dedicated and professional personnel who will be working for the anti-drug campaign.
In a press conference in Camp Crame, Quezon City, PNP Public Information Office (PIO) chief and spokesman Senior Supt. Dionardo Carlos made the assurance as the PDEG is now in the organizational stage to have the necessary personnel.
The PDEG has personnel that are now looking for members.
However, Carlos said members of the defunct Anti-Illegal Drugs Group (AIDG) will not be included in the composition of personnel of the PDEG.
It can be recalled that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte abolished the AIDG following the alleged abduction in Angeles City, Pampanga and slaying of South Korean businessman Jee Ick Joo inside Camp Crame on Oct. 18, 2016.
Aside from the anti-drug teams of the PDEG, Carlos said, they will have a counter-intelligence (CI) component, SWAT (special weapons and tactics team), K9 (bomb-sniffing dogs) and tactical units like the CITF (Counter-Intelligence Task Force) and SAF (Special Action Force) component.
Carlos added they (PDEG) may also scout for tactically-trained personnel so that they will be part of the PDEG.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=970069
PHL committed to beefing up defense ties with New Zealand
From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 8): PHL committed to beefing up defense ties with New Zealand
The Philippines is committed in strengthening and deepening its defense ties with New Zealand.
This was emphasized by Department of National Defense (DND) undersecretary Cardozo Luna during the Bilateral Defense Talks (BDT) held in Manila last March 6.
Present during the BDT was New Zealand Defense Minister Helen Quilter. Both nations have a bilateral defense cooperation agreement signed in 2012.
During the meeting, Luna expressed his appreciation to New Zealand's contribution in the building up the capacity of Philippine defense forces even as he noted that bilateral relations are pursued within the ambit of multilateral platforms particularly the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting (ADMM)-Plus.
As this develops, Quilter conveyed that New Zealand looks forward to working with the Philippines once more as co-chair for 2017-2020 of the newly established ADMM-Plus Expert Working Group on Cyber Security.
She also recalled how the co-chairmanship of the Philippines and New Zealand in 2011-2014 of the ADMM-Plus EWG on Peacekeeping Operations resulted in productive undertakings that contributed in enhancing the capacity of ADMM-Plus members pursue peacekeeping operations.
Provided with an out brief of the Mutual Assistance Program Talks held earlier in by their respective military officials, Luna and Quilter commended the resulting program of action crafted by the two sides, noting the shared sense by the New Zealand and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) representatives that the MAP Talks was a tangible manifestation of the common desire to reinvigorate military-to-military interaction.
The talks took full cognizance of the needs of the AFP given the changed security environment and what NZ could offer given recent developments in the strategic landscape.
Beyond assessing the current state of bilateral defense relations and exploring ways to move the relationship forward, both defense officials likewise exchanged view on matters of common concern to include maritime security, the interactions of major powers in the Asia-Pacific and combating terrorism and violent extremism.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=970057
The Philippines is committed in strengthening and deepening its defense ties with New Zealand.
This was emphasized by Department of National Defense (DND) undersecretary Cardozo Luna during the Bilateral Defense Talks (BDT) held in Manila last March 6.
Present during the BDT was New Zealand Defense Minister Helen Quilter. Both nations have a bilateral defense cooperation agreement signed in 2012.
During the meeting, Luna expressed his appreciation to New Zealand's contribution in the building up the capacity of Philippine defense forces even as he noted that bilateral relations are pursued within the ambit of multilateral platforms particularly the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting (ADMM)-Plus.
As this develops, Quilter conveyed that New Zealand looks forward to working with the Philippines once more as co-chair for 2017-2020 of the newly established ADMM-Plus Expert Working Group on Cyber Security.
She also recalled how the co-chairmanship of the Philippines and New Zealand in 2011-2014 of the ADMM-Plus EWG on Peacekeeping Operations resulted in productive undertakings that contributed in enhancing the capacity of ADMM-Plus members pursue peacekeeping operations.
Provided with an out brief of the Mutual Assistance Program Talks held earlier in by their respective military officials, Luna and Quilter commended the resulting program of action crafted by the two sides, noting the shared sense by the New Zealand and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) representatives that the MAP Talks was a tangible manifestation of the common desire to reinvigorate military-to-military interaction.
The talks took full cognizance of the needs of the AFP given the changed security environment and what NZ could offer given recent developments in the strategic landscape.
Beyond assessing the current state of bilateral defense relations and exploring ways to move the relationship forward, both defense officials likewise exchanged view on matters of common concern to include maritime security, the interactions of major powers in the Asia-Pacific and combating terrorism and violent extremism.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=970057
PA chief wants infantry units to have own long-range sniper capability
From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 8): PA chief wants infantry units to have own long-range sniper capability
In line with ongoing efforts to neutralize the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and other lawless elements, Philippine Army (PA) head Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda said he is planning to provide infantry units with their own long-range sniper capability.
This will allow ordinary PA units to engage and hit targets, surgically, at much longer range without the risk of civilian collateral damage.
"The sniper rifle is a capability that we are now introducing into our infantry (units). Prior that sniper capability was only possessed by units attached to the Special Operation Command," Miranda said in Filipino.
He added the long-range sniper rifles, intended for the infantry units, are already in the pipeline.
An initial 60 units are expected to be delivered to the PA soon.
The said weapons are capable of engaging targets 800 meters upwards to five kilometers.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=970034
In line with ongoing efforts to neutralize the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and other lawless elements, Philippine Army (PA) head Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda said he is planning to provide infantry units with their own long-range sniper capability.
This will allow ordinary PA units to engage and hit targets, surgically, at much longer range without the risk of civilian collateral damage.
"The sniper rifle is a capability that we are now introducing into our infantry (units). Prior that sniper capability was only possessed by units attached to the Special Operation Command," Miranda said in Filipino.
He added the long-range sniper rifles, intended for the infantry units, are already in the pipeline.
An initial 60 units are expected to be delivered to the PA soon.
The said weapons are capable of engaging targets 800 meters upwards to five kilometers.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=970034
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
4 gunmen killed in Lanao fighting
From the Manila Times (Mar 7): 4 gunmen killed in Lanao fighting
Four gunmen, two of them suspected drug dealers with links to the jihadist Maute group, were killed in separate operations in Lanao del Sur at dawn on Tuesday.
Philippine Army Capt. Jo-ann Petinglay, spokesman for the Western Mindanao Command, said the first gunbattle erupted in the town of Maguing after security forces swooped down before 3 a.m. on the hideout of suspected drug dealers with links to the Maute group.
Two gunmen were killed in the fighting, while two Army soldiers were injured in the clash, Petinglay said.
She added that security forces were serving arrest warrants on the suspects who are engaged in shabu trading largely financed by the Maute group.
“The search warrant was served against the drug syndicate, which is affiliated with and being financed by the Maute group in Lanao del Sur,” Petinglay said, quoting a statement from Maj. Gen. Carlito Galvez, the regional military commander.
Troops recovered an M16 automatic rifle and munitions, including two packets of suspected shabu from the slain gang members.
The wounded soldiers, Petinglay said, were brought to a hospital in Iligan City.
Similarly at daybreak, the troops also clashed with over two dozen jihadists in the town of Poona Bayabao,about 30 kilometers from Maguing, where two more gunmen were killed in Barangay Ragayan.
The fighting lasted over 45 minutes and soldiers recovered four automatic rifles, a rifle grenade launcher and an anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher, including two improvised explosives from the battle site.
Petinglay said the troops retrieved the bodies of all four slain gunmen and that security operations continue in the province, a known stronghold of the Maute and other jihadist groups tied to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria or ISIS.
Meanwhile, a total of 32 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits were reported killed in the past two months as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intensified its campaign against the brigands in Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi provinces.
This is aside from the 22 ASG men reported wounded, 13 arrested and two who voluntarily surrendered, according to Petinglay.
The bodies of 14 of the slain 32 bandits were also recovered.
Five major clashes ensued during the last two weeks and 28 soldiers were wounded.|
Last Sunday, a clash erupted at the boundary of Talipao and Maimbung towns in Sulu after soldiers spotted a group of ASG bandits holding six to 12 kidnap victims in a mangrove area.
About nine bandits were killed in a series of encounters, aside from the 10 reported killed in Barangay Igasan, Patikul town last March 3 as the military intensified its operations against the bandits over the beheading of German captive Juergen Kantner last February 26.
http://www.manilatimes.net/4-gunmen-killed-lanao-fighting/315963/
Four gunmen, two of them suspected drug dealers with links to the jihadist Maute group, were killed in separate operations in Lanao del Sur at dawn on Tuesday.
Philippine Army Capt. Jo-ann Petinglay, spokesman for the Western Mindanao Command, said the first gunbattle erupted in the town of Maguing after security forces swooped down before 3 a.m. on the hideout of suspected drug dealers with links to the Maute group.
Two gunmen were killed in the fighting, while two Army soldiers were injured in the clash, Petinglay said.
She added that security forces were serving arrest warrants on the suspects who are engaged in shabu trading largely financed by the Maute group.
“The search warrant was served against the drug syndicate, which is affiliated with and being financed by the Maute group in Lanao del Sur,” Petinglay said, quoting a statement from Maj. Gen. Carlito Galvez, the regional military commander.
Troops recovered an M16 automatic rifle and munitions, including two packets of suspected shabu from the slain gang members.
The wounded soldiers, Petinglay said, were brought to a hospital in Iligan City.
Similarly at daybreak, the troops also clashed with over two dozen jihadists in the town of Poona Bayabao,about 30 kilometers from Maguing, where two more gunmen were killed in Barangay Ragayan.
The fighting lasted over 45 minutes and soldiers recovered four automatic rifles, a rifle grenade launcher and an anti-tank rocket-propelled grenade launcher, including two improvised explosives from the battle site.
Petinglay said the troops retrieved the bodies of all four slain gunmen and that security operations continue in the province, a known stronghold of the Maute and other jihadist groups tied to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria or ISIS.
Meanwhile, a total of 32 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits were reported killed in the past two months as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) intensified its campaign against the brigands in Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi provinces.
This is aside from the 22 ASG men reported wounded, 13 arrested and two who voluntarily surrendered, according to Petinglay.
The bodies of 14 of the slain 32 bandits were also recovered.
Five major clashes ensued during the last two weeks and 28 soldiers were wounded.|
Last Sunday, a clash erupted at the boundary of Talipao and Maimbung towns in Sulu after soldiers spotted a group of ASG bandits holding six to 12 kidnap victims in a mangrove area.
About nine bandits were killed in a series of encounters, aside from the 10 reported killed in Barangay Igasan, Patikul town last March 3 as the military intensified its operations against the bandits over the beheading of German captive Juergen Kantner last February 26.
http://www.manilatimes.net/4-gunmen-killed-lanao-fighting/315963/
3 Maute rebels dead in Lanao del Sur clash
From the Sun Star-Cagayan de Oro (Mar 8): 3 Maute rebels dead in Lanao del Sur clash
Three suspected members of the Maute group were killed Tuesday, March 7, at around 9 a.m. in a clash with soldiers at the hinterlands of Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur.
Philippine Army’s 103rd Brigade Commander Nixon Fortes said the operation was a joint undertaking with the units from the 51st Infantry Battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel Mel Brual and soldiers from the 15th Division Reconnaissance Company.
Fortes said soldiers recovered from the encounter site three M14 rifles, one M16 rifle with attached M203 grenade launcher, a recoilless rifle, a Garand rifle, a Propelled Grenade, improvised explosive devices, and assorted ammunition.
Fortes said the Maute group wanted to establish a base in Lanao del Sur “to be controlled by Isis (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).”
“The three members of Maute group are responsible in kidnapping, carnapping of vehicles, ambush cage and extortion,” Fortes said.
Fortes said there is no let up in the conduct of operations against the local terrorists. Earlier, Abu Sayaff Group leader Isnilon Hapilon was reported injured in an airstrike and is believed to be hiding in the forest of Butig closely guarded by Tausug fighters.
Fortes urged the public in the nearby cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro to be more vigilant and inform the authorities of the presence of any suspicious personalities in their areas.
Three suspected members of the Maute group were killed Tuesday, March 7, at around 9 a.m. in a clash with soldiers at the hinterlands of Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur.
Philippine Army’s 103rd Brigade Commander Nixon Fortes said the operation was a joint undertaking with the units from the 51st Infantry Battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel Mel Brual and soldiers from the 15th Division Reconnaissance Company.
Fortes said soldiers recovered from the encounter site three M14 rifles, one M16 rifle with attached M203 grenade launcher, a recoilless rifle, a Garand rifle, a Propelled Grenade, improvised explosive devices, and assorted ammunition.
Fortes said the Maute group wanted to establish a base in Lanao del Sur “to be controlled by Isis (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).”
“The three members of Maute group are responsible in kidnapping, carnapping of vehicles, ambush cage and extortion,” Fortes said.
Fortes said there is no let up in the conduct of operations against the local terrorists. Earlier, Abu Sayaff Group leader Isnilon Hapilon was reported injured in an airstrike and is believed to be hiding in the forest of Butig closely guarded by Tausug fighters.
Fortes urged the public in the nearby cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro to be more vigilant and inform the authorities of the presence of any suspicious personalities in their areas.
COCPO holds simulation exercise against terrorist attacks
From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 7): COCPO holds simulation exercise against terrorist attacks
In line with the different incidents happened in Northern Mindanao such as the terroristic attacks of the New People’s Army (NPA) and the threat of Maute Group, the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) is set to conduct a simulation exercise in relation to any terroristic attacks on March 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
With the City Government, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army and other concerned agencies, which has a vital role in addressing this scenario, the activity aims to prepare the personnel of COCPO to any eventualities that will happen in its area.
The activity will be held at barangay Lumbia but the exact is withheld to let the responding personnel experience the real scenario and the nearest to reality police and government response will be exhausted to identify later the necessary additional preparation, logistical needs and the manpower capability needed to ensure that COCPO and other concerned agency can handle similar incident well.
Police Regional Office Region 10 Deputy Regional Director for Operation and COCPO officer in charge PSSupt Gerardo M Rosales said that COCPO is aware of what is happening around its adjacent area perpetrated by the NPA, that is why we need to prepare the best that we can so that we have a better idea how to handle the situation rather than waiting the situation before we will react.
He assured also the people that even COCPO is preparing for this situation, COCPO still conducting intensive intelligence monitoring and police operations to deter any plans of terroristic attacks.
PSSupt Rosales further said that this is only a simulation exercise and nothing to be alarmed if they can see and hear any emergency response heading towards Lumbia area.
He also asked the public that in case when there is a group of people will take advantage of this scenario like doing something the same other than in Lumbia area, they may report it to the nearest police station as soon as possible as it would no longer be part of the scenario.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1461488901488/cocpo-holds-simulation-exercise-against-terrorist-attacks
In line with the different incidents happened in Northern Mindanao such as the terroristic attacks of the New People’s Army (NPA) and the threat of Maute Group, the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) is set to conduct a simulation exercise in relation to any terroristic attacks on March 8, 2017, at 10:00 a.m.
With the City Government, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army and other concerned agencies, which has a vital role in addressing this scenario, the activity aims to prepare the personnel of COCPO to any eventualities that will happen in its area.
The activity will be held at barangay Lumbia but the exact is withheld to let the responding personnel experience the real scenario and the nearest to reality police and government response will be exhausted to identify later the necessary additional preparation, logistical needs and the manpower capability needed to ensure that COCPO and other concerned agency can handle similar incident well.
Police Regional Office Region 10 Deputy Regional Director for Operation and COCPO officer in charge PSSupt Gerardo M Rosales said that COCPO is aware of what is happening around its adjacent area perpetrated by the NPA, that is why we need to prepare the best that we can so that we have a better idea how to handle the situation rather than waiting the situation before we will react.
He assured also the people that even COCPO is preparing for this situation, COCPO still conducting intensive intelligence monitoring and police operations to deter any plans of terroristic attacks.
PSSupt Rosales further said that this is only a simulation exercise and nothing to be alarmed if they can see and hear any emergency response heading towards Lumbia area.
He also asked the public that in case when there is a group of people will take advantage of this scenario like doing something the same other than in Lumbia area, they may report it to the nearest police station as soon as possible as it would no longer be part of the scenario.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1461488901488/cocpo-holds-simulation-exercise-against-terrorist-attacks
Govt execs share PDu30’s view on war with Reds
From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 8): Govt execs share PDu30’s view on war with Reds
Government career executives have expressed that they share the same sentiments as President Rodrigo Duterte when it comes to a war with the communist rebels.
Career executive service officers, career executive service eligibles (CESEs), and career service Executive Eligibles (CSEEs)--who attended the recently concluded inaugural session of the 2017 CES Leadership Conclave series organized by the Career Executive Service Board (CESB) share the President’s point of view when he said over the weekend, “If we Filipinos fight against fellow Filipinos, nobody wins. The nation, the Philippines loses. I do not want war. It’s a waste of money. Instead of bullets I can buy machines and give it to help others.”
According to the tabulation of responses to the questions posed by Yes for Peace-Bayanihan ng Bayan, prepared by Paul de Leon of the Professional Development Division of the CESB, 97.72% agreed to the permanent cessation of hostilities between government forces and armed groups so that resources spent on the internal armed conflicts may be channelled to education, health, women empowerment, rural development and other social services.
Likewise, 93.18% of the concerned government executives agreed to the conduct of peace talks here in the country instead of abroad to make the peace process transparent and participative and enable the Filipino people as well as legislators to participate in the formulation, approval and implementation of peace agreements.
Moreover, 93.18% agreed to the amendment of constitutional provisions and laws that block and impede the implementation of agreements between the government and the armed revolutionaries.
Notably, 100% of the respondents committed to help, to the best of their respective abilities, ensure the proper implementation of community-based government programs and projects to alleviate poverty and uplift the lives of the poor.
Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael “Paeng” Mariano, a former peasant activist, shared his insights and experiences on strategic convergence initiatives that resulted in focused, cutting-edge and grassroots-based interventions that aim for inclusive and equitable development and the enhanced role of public-private and community partnerships in attaining sustainable growth with 113 government executives--Division Chiefs, Directors, Assistant Secretaries and Undersecretaries--who attended the event.
Aptly themed: “#GoVergence: Cultivating Exemplary Service,” the leadership gathering focused on convergence for governance as a catalyst for sustained positive change. It underscored the need to promote synergism within and beyond the Career Executive Service (CES) Community on the premise that amidst diversity lie opportunities to harness unique individual and organizational talents and resources through partnership, collaboration and cooperation.
Ernesto Angeles Alcanzare, Lead Organizer of Yes for Peace-Bayanihan ng Bayan and himself a CSEE said, “We look forward to the active participation of our CES Community colleagues in facilitating and coordinating the institutionalization of the Bayanihan ng Bayan track of our campaign designed to mobilize people’s participation and informed governance toward the convergent, integrated and holistic delivery system of existing community-based government programs through bottom-up and planning budgeting.”
Earlier, Lawyer Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones, Executive Director of the Career Executive Service Board (CESB) wrote to Alcanzare and Alidon, “The CESB supports your campaign to help the Philippines achieve lasting peace and prosperity. We sincerely wish that through this, we could instill convergence and solidarity to the Filipino people.”
For his part, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus G. Dureza earlier wrote in a letter to the lead organizer of Yes for Peace that said, “We note with appreciation the peace advocacy efforts of this citizen-led initiative that you are pursuing and congratulate your unwavering efforts to support the peace process.”
Yes for Peace–Bayanihan ng Bayan is an offshoot of the Yes for Peace–Bayanihan para sa Kapayapaan, Kaunlaran at Kasaganahan, a peace education and advocacy campaign collectively albeit silently supported and implemented by the DepEd, the Philippine Postal Corporation, the Philippine Information Agency, the News Agency, the Philippine Broadcasting System, the Radio Television Malacanang, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and the Alpha Phi Omega.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/261488855321/govt-execs-share-pdu30-s-view-on-war-with-reds
Government career executives have expressed that they share the same sentiments as President Rodrigo Duterte when it comes to a war with the communist rebels.
Career executive service officers, career executive service eligibles (CESEs), and career service Executive Eligibles (CSEEs)--who attended the recently concluded inaugural session of the 2017 CES Leadership Conclave series organized by the Career Executive Service Board (CESB) share the President’s point of view when he said over the weekend, “If we Filipinos fight against fellow Filipinos, nobody wins. The nation, the Philippines loses. I do not want war. It’s a waste of money. Instead of bullets I can buy machines and give it to help others.”
According to the tabulation of responses to the questions posed by Yes for Peace-Bayanihan ng Bayan, prepared by Paul de Leon of the Professional Development Division of the CESB, 97.72% agreed to the permanent cessation of hostilities between government forces and armed groups so that resources spent on the internal armed conflicts may be channelled to education, health, women empowerment, rural development and other social services.
Likewise, 93.18% of the concerned government executives agreed to the conduct of peace talks here in the country instead of abroad to make the peace process transparent and participative and enable the Filipino people as well as legislators to participate in the formulation, approval and implementation of peace agreements.
Moreover, 93.18% agreed to the amendment of constitutional provisions and laws that block and impede the implementation of agreements between the government and the armed revolutionaries.
Notably, 100% of the respondents committed to help, to the best of their respective abilities, ensure the proper implementation of community-based government programs and projects to alleviate poverty and uplift the lives of the poor.
Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael “Paeng” Mariano, a former peasant activist, shared his insights and experiences on strategic convergence initiatives that resulted in focused, cutting-edge and grassroots-based interventions that aim for inclusive and equitable development and the enhanced role of public-private and community partnerships in attaining sustainable growth with 113 government executives--Division Chiefs, Directors, Assistant Secretaries and Undersecretaries--who attended the event.
Aptly themed: “#GoVergence: Cultivating Exemplary Service,” the leadership gathering focused on convergence for governance as a catalyst for sustained positive change. It underscored the need to promote synergism within and beyond the Career Executive Service (CES) Community on the premise that amidst diversity lie opportunities to harness unique individual and organizational talents and resources through partnership, collaboration and cooperation.
Ernesto Angeles Alcanzare, Lead Organizer of Yes for Peace-Bayanihan ng Bayan and himself a CSEE said, “We look forward to the active participation of our CES Community colleagues in facilitating and coordinating the institutionalization of the Bayanihan ng Bayan track of our campaign designed to mobilize people’s participation and informed governance toward the convergent, integrated and holistic delivery system of existing community-based government programs through bottom-up and planning budgeting.”
Earlier, Lawyer Maria Anthonette Velasco-Allones, Executive Director of the Career Executive Service Board (CESB) wrote to Alcanzare and Alidon, “The CESB supports your campaign to help the Philippines achieve lasting peace and prosperity. We sincerely wish that through this, we could instill convergence and solidarity to the Filipino people.”
For his part, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus G. Dureza earlier wrote in a letter to the lead organizer of Yes for Peace that said, “We note with appreciation the peace advocacy efforts of this citizen-led initiative that you are pursuing and congratulate your unwavering efforts to support the peace process.”
Yes for Peace–Bayanihan ng Bayan is an offshoot of the Yes for Peace–Bayanihan para sa Kapayapaan, Kaunlaran at Kasaganahan, a peace education and advocacy campaign collectively albeit silently supported and implemented by the DepEd, the Philippine Postal Corporation, the Philippine Information Agency, the News Agency, the Philippine Broadcasting System, the Radio Television Malacanang, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and the Alpha Phi Omega.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/261488855321/govt-execs-share-pdu30-s-view-on-war-with-reds
Kalahi-CIDSS turns over PAMANA, BuB projects in SurSur town
From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 8): Kalahi-CIDSS turns over PAMANA, BuB projects in SurSur town
The Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) has recently turned over and inaugurated seven PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) and two Kalahi-CIDSS Bottom-up Budgeting (BuB) community sub-projects.
It was a big homerun celebration for Bayabas and all Bayabasnons.
Added mix to the highlight of such jubilant moment was the Municipal Orientation for Kalahi-CIDDS National Community Driven Development Program (NCDDP) with which they have finalized the engagement with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement that same day at Solomon P. Lozada National High School Covered Court, Brgy. Amag, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur.
Inaugurated were one unit – two classroom building and drainage canal situated at Brgy. Amag, drainage canal in Brgy. Balete (Pob.), single barred box culvert in Brgy. Cabugo, 22 units electric powered street lights situated in Brgy. Cagbaoto, drainage canals in Brgy. La Paz and Brgy. Panaosawon and found in Brgy. Magobawok (Pob.), a gravity driven water system.
Municipal Mayor Maria Clarita Limbaro, Sanguniang Bayan Chief and members, heads of offices, Barangay Captains and their Barangay Councils, Kalahi-CIDDS Bayabas Area Coordinating team and the community volunteers ecstatically participated the big event as it progressively unfolded the entire day.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga was represented by Engr. Vinnes V. Lastimado from the Kalahi-CIDSS Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) and Sub-regional Program Management Coordinator Juvy Echevaria. Both discussed to the eager Bayabasnons the Kalahi-CIDDS initiative, its procedural operation, the role of the community and the impact of volunteerism to the success and completion of the sub-projects.
Also serving as a heartfelt take away from the momentous event was the message of Mayor Limbaro inspiring those who were present during the event.
“Kita nga taga-Bayabas walay bahandi nga ikapanghinambog pag-abot sa materyal ug pinansyal nga aspeto. Apan mapagarbuhon ako muingon nga ang bahandi sa taga-Bayabas ang pagtinabangay para sa ato pag-uswag. Ang mahimo sa atong mga kamot ug kusog para sa kaayuhan sa tanan dili ikabaylo sa unsa pang lain bahandi, (The Bayabasnon wealth is not measured in terms of material and financial aspects. We are not wealthy at all. But with great pride I shall say that the wealth of Bayasbas is the helpful and selfless nature of our people. What our hands and force can do for the betterment of the entire community cannot be traded for anything else),” she said.
Engr. Lastimado also gave praise to the communities of Bayabas. "The enthusiasm and fervour of Bayabas was very evident that even OIC-RD Mita Chuchi Lim took notice and was captivated. From Makamasang Tugon (earlier Kalahi-CIDDS initiative) to the most recently turned over and inaugurated projects through PAMANA and BuB, the people of Bayabas never failed to deliver their share of every bargain,” he said.
Truly, nothing could ever go wrong with genuine practice of Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo, which the DSWD takes pride as its brand of service. This mantra, hopefully, would be imparted to all partner-stakeholders, improving the kind of service to the poor and marginalized, making it possible for the agency to effectively address the needs of the people through its programs and services.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2041488845511/kalahi-cidss-turns-over-pamana-bub-projects-in-sursur-town
The Kapit Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan – Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of Social Services (Kalahi-CIDSS) has recently turned over and inaugurated seven PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) and two Kalahi-CIDSS Bottom-up Budgeting (BuB) community sub-projects.
It was a big homerun celebration for Bayabas and all Bayabasnons.
Added mix to the highlight of such jubilant moment was the Municipal Orientation for Kalahi-CIDDS National Community Driven Development Program (NCDDP) with which they have finalized the engagement with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement that same day at Solomon P. Lozada National High School Covered Court, Brgy. Amag, Bayabas, Surigao del Sur.
Inaugurated were one unit – two classroom building and drainage canal situated at Brgy. Amag, drainage canal in Brgy. Balete (Pob.), single barred box culvert in Brgy. Cabugo, 22 units electric powered street lights situated in Brgy. Cagbaoto, drainage canals in Brgy. La Paz and Brgy. Panaosawon and found in Brgy. Magobawok (Pob.), a gravity driven water system.
Municipal Mayor Maria Clarita Limbaro, Sanguniang Bayan Chief and members, heads of offices, Barangay Captains and their Barangay Councils, Kalahi-CIDDS Bayabas Area Coordinating team and the community volunteers ecstatically participated the big event as it progressively unfolded the entire day.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga was represented by Engr. Vinnes V. Lastimado from the Kalahi-CIDSS Regional Program Management Office (RPMO) and Sub-regional Program Management Coordinator Juvy Echevaria. Both discussed to the eager Bayabasnons the Kalahi-CIDDS initiative, its procedural operation, the role of the community and the impact of volunteerism to the success and completion of the sub-projects.
Also serving as a heartfelt take away from the momentous event was the message of Mayor Limbaro inspiring those who were present during the event.
“Kita nga taga-Bayabas walay bahandi nga ikapanghinambog pag-abot sa materyal ug pinansyal nga aspeto. Apan mapagarbuhon ako muingon nga ang bahandi sa taga-Bayabas ang pagtinabangay para sa ato pag-uswag. Ang mahimo sa atong mga kamot ug kusog para sa kaayuhan sa tanan dili ikabaylo sa unsa pang lain bahandi, (The Bayabasnon wealth is not measured in terms of material and financial aspects. We are not wealthy at all. But with great pride I shall say that the wealth of Bayasbas is the helpful and selfless nature of our people. What our hands and force can do for the betterment of the entire community cannot be traded for anything else),” she said.
Engr. Lastimado also gave praise to the communities of Bayabas. "The enthusiasm and fervour of Bayabas was very evident that even OIC-RD Mita Chuchi Lim took notice and was captivated. From Makamasang Tugon (earlier Kalahi-CIDDS initiative) to the most recently turned over and inaugurated projects through PAMANA and BuB, the people of Bayabas never failed to deliver their share of every bargain,” he said.
Truly, nothing could ever go wrong with genuine practice of Maagap at Mapagkalingang Serbisyo, which the DSWD takes pride as its brand of service. This mantra, hopefully, would be imparted to all partner-stakeholders, improving the kind of service to the poor and marginalized, making it possible for the agency to effectively address the needs of the people through its programs and services.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/2041488845511/kalahi-cidss-turns-over-pamana-bub-projects-in-sursur-town
NPA members in Negros Oriental urged to surrender, avail of P300,000 cash aid
From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 8): NPA members in Negros Oriental urged to surrender, avail of P300,000 cash aid
Members of the insurgent group, the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Oriental, are encouraged to lay down their arms and surrender to authorities and avail of a P300,000 cash assistance offered by Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon.
Lt. Col. Roderick Garcia, commander of the 79th “Masaligan” Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army based in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, explained Wednesday that the offer of Gov. Marañon is not only limited to NPA members in Negros Occidental.
Both provinces belong to the Negros Island Region (NIR), and so, therefore, to attain lasting peace, all NPA members in the island are covered by Marañon’s offer, said Garcia.
Gov. Marañon had earlier announced his offer to all active members of the NPA in NIR of a maximum of P300,000 per rebel who will surrender to government with a high-powered firearm.
Those without a firearm will receive cash assistance of up to P100,000.
Lt. Col. Garcia pointed out that the Negros Occidental governor’s offer is on top of the P65,000 aid that government, through its Comprehensive Livelihood Integration Program (CLIP), is giving per rebel who will surrender to authorities.
The CLIP is being implemented through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Those who will surrender will undergo a process prior to being listed as a beneficiary to the program, as well as to the offer of Gov. Marañon, said Garcia.
According to the 79th IB commander, there are more or less 50 NPA rebels still reported in Negros Oriental to date.
They are mostly sighted in the first district of the province, particularly in Guihulngan City, Canlaon City, Tayasan and Ayungon.
However, many of them are mobile as they cross boundaries to the other side of the island, the Army commander said.
Lt. Col. Garcia is hoping that the NPA rebels will take the offer of Gov. Marañon while there are no peace talks at the local and/or national level.
Once a peace agreement is reached, the offer will no longer stand, Garcia said, because there will be certain arrangements all packaged as part of the agreement, such as livelihood, housing and others similar to those offered to the Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade.
Following the failure of the peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the NPA at the national level, officials in Negros Island have announced considering holding local peace talks.
NPA members wishing to surrender may send feelers to authorities, especially the Philippine Army, so their papers can be processed, said Lt. Col. Garcia.
Garcia assures them of their security and safety as they return to the folds of the law and be integrated into mainstream society.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=969973
Members of the insurgent group, the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Oriental, are encouraged to lay down their arms and surrender to authorities and avail of a P300,000 cash assistance offered by Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon.
Lt. Col. Roderick Garcia, commander of the 79th “Masaligan” Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army based in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, explained Wednesday that the offer of Gov. Marañon is not only limited to NPA members in Negros Occidental.
Both provinces belong to the Negros Island Region (NIR), and so, therefore, to attain lasting peace, all NPA members in the island are covered by Marañon’s offer, said Garcia.
Gov. Marañon had earlier announced his offer to all active members of the NPA in NIR of a maximum of P300,000 per rebel who will surrender to government with a high-powered firearm.
Those without a firearm will receive cash assistance of up to P100,000.
Lt. Col. Garcia pointed out that the Negros Occidental governor’s offer is on top of the P65,000 aid that government, through its Comprehensive Livelihood Integration Program (CLIP), is giving per rebel who will surrender to authorities.
The CLIP is being implemented through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Those who will surrender will undergo a process prior to being listed as a beneficiary to the program, as well as to the offer of Gov. Marañon, said Garcia.
According to the 79th IB commander, there are more or less 50 NPA rebels still reported in Negros Oriental to date.
They are mostly sighted in the first district of the province, particularly in Guihulngan City, Canlaon City, Tayasan and Ayungon.
However, many of them are mobile as they cross boundaries to the other side of the island, the Army commander said.
Lt. Col. Garcia is hoping that the NPA rebels will take the offer of Gov. Marañon while there are no peace talks at the local and/or national level.
Once a peace agreement is reached, the offer will no longer stand, Garcia said, because there will be certain arrangements all packaged as part of the agreement, such as livelihood, housing and others similar to those offered to the Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade.
Following the failure of the peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the NPA at the national level, officials in Negros Island have announced considering holding local peace talks.
NPA members wishing to surrender may send feelers to authorities, especially the Philippine Army, so their papers can be processed, said Lt. Col. Garcia.
Garcia assures them of their security and safety as they return to the folds of the law and be integrated into mainstream society.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=969973
4 police officers killed, 1 hurt in ambush in Davao del Sur town
From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 8): 4 police officers killed, 1 hurt in ambush in Davao del Sur town
Some four policemen were killed and another wounded in an ambush by still unidentified armed men in Barangay Sibayan, Bansalan, Davao del Sur around 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday.
Police Regional Office X1 Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan said names of the victims have been withheld until families of the victims are informed of the incident.
Police said the team left Digos police station for Sibayan at around 6:30 a.m. on board a patrol car to respond to a report from Barangay Captain Eddie Dicdican about a murder case.
The route was initially cleared, prompting the police team to proceed to the area.
Based on the report, a member of the SOCO team managed to call by phone while firing was going on.
The ambush happened about a hundred meters from the scene of the murder.
As of this posting, the police are still conducting investigation of the incident.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=969948
Some four policemen were killed and another wounded in an ambush by still unidentified armed men in Barangay Sibayan, Bansalan, Davao del Sur around 7:40 a.m. on Wednesday.
Police Regional Office X1 Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan said names of the victims have been withheld until families of the victims are informed of the incident.
Police said the team left Digos police station for Sibayan at around 6:30 a.m. on board a patrol car to respond to a report from Barangay Captain Eddie Dicdican about a murder case.
The route was initially cleared, prompting the police team to proceed to the area.
Based on the report, a member of the SOCO team managed to call by phone while firing was going on.
The ambush happened about a hundred meters from the scene of the murder.
As of this posting, the police are still conducting investigation of the incident.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=969948
Gov’t troops capture NPA rebel in Quezon
From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 8): Gov’t troops capture NPA rebel in Quezon
In pursuit of their intensified military offensives, government troopers captured a New People’s Army (NPA) rebel and recovered M 16 rifles firearms during a follow-up operation Tuesday in San Andres, Quezon.
2ID Public Affairs Chief 1Lt. Xy-zon M. Meneses reported Wednesday the intensified operations were carried out by the 2nd Jungle Fighter Company of the 85th Infantry Battalion of the 201st Brigade under the Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) based here.
Colonel Lenard Agustin, commander of the 201st Brigade said around seven high- powered firearms consisting of two AK 47, four M16 rifles and M203 were already recovered by the army troopers.
Agustin said the captured NPA rebel will be turned over to the Quezon Police Provincial Office (QPPO) on Wednesday for validation.
The 201st brigade commander further reported that one civilian was wounded during the encounter.
The victim was identified as 22 year-old Jennifer Yuson, resident of Camflora in San Andres, Quezon, who sustained gunshot wound on her left arm and was immediately brought to the Camp Nakar Station Hospital.
Major General Rhoderick Parayno, 2ID commander said the troops are currently conducting reconnaissance operations to check if there were still other firearms, ammunition and explosives left at the encounter site.
Parayno stressed that the military offensives and the capture of the NPA rebel are the results of the 2ID’s continuous operations since the termination of the ceasefire.
He assessed that “the defeat of the enemies shows the NPAs are slowly getting hard up especially now that the communities are reporting their presence.”
1Lt. Meneses also cited 2ID record following the ceasefire termination that the army division here has already neutralized seven NPAs and has recovered 11 high-powered firearms along with various ammunition and explosives.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=969983
In pursuit of their intensified military offensives, government troopers captured a New People’s Army (NPA) rebel and recovered M 16 rifles firearms during a follow-up operation Tuesday in San Andres, Quezon.
2ID Public Affairs Chief 1Lt. Xy-zon M. Meneses reported Wednesday the intensified operations were carried out by the 2nd Jungle Fighter Company of the 85th Infantry Battalion of the 201st Brigade under the Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) based here.
Colonel Lenard Agustin, commander of the 201st Brigade said around seven high- powered firearms consisting of two AK 47, four M16 rifles and M203 were already recovered by the army troopers.
Agustin said the captured NPA rebel will be turned over to the Quezon Police Provincial Office (QPPO) on Wednesday for validation.
The 201st brigade commander further reported that one civilian was wounded during the encounter.
The victim was identified as 22 year-old Jennifer Yuson, resident of Camflora in San Andres, Quezon, who sustained gunshot wound on her left arm and was immediately brought to the Camp Nakar Station Hospital.
Major General Rhoderick Parayno, 2ID commander said the troops are currently conducting reconnaissance operations to check if there were still other firearms, ammunition and explosives left at the encounter site.
Parayno stressed that the military offensives and the capture of the NPA rebel are the results of the 2ID’s continuous operations since the termination of the ceasefire.
He assessed that “the defeat of the enemies shows the NPAs are slowly getting hard up especially now that the communities are reporting their presence.”
1Lt. Meneses also cited 2ID record following the ceasefire termination that the army division here has already neutralized seven NPAs and has recovered 11 high-powered firearms along with various ammunition and explosives.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=969983
MILF's Camp Rajamuda receives Php8.3-M dev't projects
From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 8): MILF's Camp Rajamuda receives Php8.3-M dev't projects
CAMP RAJAMUDA, North Cotabato -- The Mindanao Trust Fund (MTF) has turned over projects worth P8.3 million here, boosting the implementation of the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
Some 7,000 residents in this sprawling camp that covers five villages are expected to benefit from the projects.
“This is a sign that the GPH–MILF peace gains are at hand and moving forward," 64-year-old Commander Jack Abbas, head of MILF Front Eastern Mindanao, said.
The MTF, established in 2005 with the European Union (EU) and World Bank (WB) as partners, among others, consolidates international development assistance for the socio-economic recovery of conflict-affected communities in Mindanao.
Since its inception, the MTF has completed a total of 577 projects across Mindanao.
On Tuesday afternoon, government and MILF representatives witnessed the opening of the Php5.5 million suspension bridge in Barangay Rajamuda here, a stronghold of the MILF.
The 84–meter bridge traverses Pulangi River, which connects Rajamuda in Pikit, North Cotabato province to Datu Montawal town in Maguindanao on the other side.
Also, two warehouses with solar dryers worth Php2.8 million were also turned over.
“The projects form part of the MTF’s effort to help in the confidence-building thrusts of the GPH–MILF peace (Agreement) implementation by transforming MILF camps into peaceful and productive communities,” Matthew Stephens, WB task team leader, said.
Seventy–five percent of the MTF fund, or some Php1.8 billion, comes from EU partners.
Irene Santiago, GPH peace panel chair for the Bangsamoro, envisions the joint efforts to transform MILF camps into productive communities as a mechanism for the swift crafting of the new Bangsamoro Basic Law that would be submitted by the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission before Congress by June this year.
Santiago led government peace mediators during the turnover of socio-economic projects here.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=969978
CAMP RAJAMUDA, North Cotabato -- The Mindanao Trust Fund (MTF) has turned over projects worth P8.3 million here, boosting the implementation of the peace agreement between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
Some 7,000 residents in this sprawling camp that covers five villages are expected to benefit from the projects.
“This is a sign that the GPH–MILF peace gains are at hand and moving forward," 64-year-old Commander Jack Abbas, head of MILF Front Eastern Mindanao, said.
The MTF, established in 2005 with the European Union (EU) and World Bank (WB) as partners, among others, consolidates international development assistance for the socio-economic recovery of conflict-affected communities in Mindanao.
Since its inception, the MTF has completed a total of 577 projects across Mindanao.
On Tuesday afternoon, government and MILF representatives witnessed the opening of the Php5.5 million suspension bridge in Barangay Rajamuda here, a stronghold of the MILF.
The 84–meter bridge traverses Pulangi River, which connects Rajamuda in Pikit, North Cotabato province to Datu Montawal town in Maguindanao on the other side.
Also, two warehouses with solar dryers worth Php2.8 million were also turned over.
“The projects form part of the MTF’s effort to help in the confidence-building thrusts of the GPH–MILF peace (Agreement) implementation by transforming MILF camps into peaceful and productive communities,” Matthew Stephens, WB task team leader, said.
Seventy–five percent of the MTF fund, or some Php1.8 billion, comes from EU partners.
Irene Santiago, GPH peace panel chair for the Bangsamoro, envisions the joint efforts to transform MILF camps into productive communities as a mechanism for the swift crafting of the new Bangsamoro Basic Law that would be submitted by the expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission before Congress by June this year.
Santiago led government peace mediators during the turnover of socio-economic projects here.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=969978
Notorious Zamboanga Del Sur KFR leader killed in encounter
From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 8): Notorious Zamboanga Del Sur KFR leader killed in encounter
Police and military units shot and killed a notorious kidnap-for-ransom (KFR) syndicate head during operations in Zamboanga Del Sur on Monday morning.
Belated reports by Western Mindanao Command (WMC) spokesperson Capt. Jo-ann Petinglay said the incident took place 10:50 a.m. in Barangay Pampang, Lapuyan, of the said province.
She identified the slain kidnapping syndicate leader Fahad Andi, head of the Andi KFR Group, which is also notorious for drug pushing, trafficking, and kidnap-for-ransom activities in Dinas, Lapuyan, Margosatubig and other neighboring municipalities in Zamboanga Del Sur.
Andi is also listed as the Top 2 "High Value Target" and Number 1 most wanted person in the regional level.
His group is also involved in the series of kidnappings, gun for hire, and extortion activities in Baganian Peninsula.
Andi was killed in a 30-minute shootout with Task Force ZAMPELAN (Zamboanga Peninsula) and local police.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect hit by gunfire and afterwards falling into the wharf area of Barangay Pampang.
Government forces recovered a .45 caliber pistol; a magazine with two live ammunition; a PRB 423 fragmentation grenade; a scooper; a black bandolier back pack and lighter; a PNP camouflage green uniform with the PRO-ARMM logo; and a camouflage sling bag.
Troops are still searching for the body of the slain suspect, Petinglay said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=969920
Police and military units shot and killed a notorious kidnap-for-ransom (KFR) syndicate head during operations in Zamboanga Del Sur on Monday morning.
Belated reports by Western Mindanao Command (WMC) spokesperson Capt. Jo-ann Petinglay said the incident took place 10:50 a.m. in Barangay Pampang, Lapuyan, of the said province.
She identified the slain kidnapping syndicate leader Fahad Andi, head of the Andi KFR Group, which is also notorious for drug pushing, trafficking, and kidnap-for-ransom activities in Dinas, Lapuyan, Margosatubig and other neighboring municipalities in Zamboanga Del Sur.
Andi is also listed as the Top 2 "High Value Target" and Number 1 most wanted person in the regional level.
His group is also involved in the series of kidnappings, gun for hire, and extortion activities in Baganian Peninsula.
Andi was killed in a 30-minute shootout with Task Force ZAMPELAN (Zamboanga Peninsula) and local police.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect hit by gunfire and afterwards falling into the wharf area of Barangay Pampang.
Government forces recovered a .45 caliber pistol; a magazine with two live ammunition; a PRB 423 fragmentation grenade; a scooper; a black bandolier back pack and lighter; a PNP camouflage green uniform with the PRO-ARMM logo; and a camouflage sling bag.
Troops are still searching for the body of the slain suspect, Petinglay said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=969920
Authorities kill 2 Maute-linked drug suspects in Lanao del Sur
From GMA News (Mar 7): Authorities kill 2 Maute-linked drug suspects in Lanao del Sur
Two drug suspects with alleged links to terrorists Maute group were killed in a joint police and military predawn drug raid in Maguing, Lanao del Sur on Tuesday.
Authorities identified the slain suspects as Cairodin and Pango Anto, residents of Barangay Bato-Bato, Maguing town.
Police said that a composite team of members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the Philippine Army's 103rd Brigade killed the two suspects during the implementation of search warrants.
Aside from Cairodin, the local court also issued search warrants against two other suspects identified as Baulo Anto and Sultan Abdullah Pundogar, of Barngay Malingon.
Police said that Cairodin, Baulo and Pundogar were trading drugs for the Maute group, allegedly affiliated with the ISIS terror group.
Authorities said that the suspects fired at the raiding teams which resulted in a firefight.
Two Army members were wounded in the encounter.
It was not yet clear if Baulo Anto and Pundogar were arrested during the raid.
Police said they seized an M16 rifle, pieces of magazine assembly for M14 rifle, two rifle grenades, several ammunitions and four sachets of suspected shabu.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/602150/news/regions/authorities-kill-2-maute-linked-drug-suspects-in-lanao-del-sur
Two drug suspects with alleged links to terrorists Maute group were killed in a joint police and military predawn drug raid in Maguing, Lanao del Sur on Tuesday.
Authorities identified the slain suspects as Cairodin and Pango Anto, residents of Barangay Bato-Bato, Maguing town.
Police said that a composite team of members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group and the Philippine Army's 103rd Brigade killed the two suspects during the implementation of search warrants.
Aside from Cairodin, the local court also issued search warrants against two other suspects identified as Baulo Anto and Sultan Abdullah Pundogar, of Barngay Malingon.
Police said that Cairodin, Baulo and Pundogar were trading drugs for the Maute group, allegedly affiliated with the ISIS terror group.
Authorities said that the suspects fired at the raiding teams which resulted in a firefight.
Two Army members were wounded in the encounter.
It was not yet clear if Baulo Anto and Pundogar were arrested during the raid.
Police said they seized an M16 rifle, pieces of magazine assembly for M14 rifle, two rifle grenades, several ammunitions and four sachets of suspected shabu.
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/602150/news/regions/authorities-kill-2-maute-linked-drug-suspects-in-lanao-del-sur
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