DWDD: COMMUNITY OUTREACH | 23IB, PRO13 conducts Free Basic Services in Butuan City

DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 8): COMMUNITY OUTREACH  |  23IB, PRO13 conducts Free Basic Services in Butuan City



BARANGAY TUNGAO, Butuan City (DWDD) – The Police Regional Office 13 under Police Chief Superintendent Gilberto DC Cruz, the Butuan City Police Office under Police Seniro Superintendent Albert G Magno and the troops of 23rd Infantry “Masigasig” Battallion led by Lieutenant Colonel Francisco L Molina Jr., Commanding Officer, 23IB, and the City Government of Butuan conducted Medical and Dental Outreach Program to the local residents of Barangay Tungao, Butuan City.

The services offered include Operation Tuli, free medical and dental consultation, free haircut and massages.

They also distributed food packs, new slippers, school supplies, medicines, and leaflets regarding various AFP and PNP programs.

A lecture on Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) was also imparted by Mr. Arvin Selvosa of Provincial LGOO, Agusan Del Norte.







23IBMasigasig / MCAG

http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/10/08/community-outreach-23ib-pro13-conducts-free-basic-services-in-butuan-city/

DWDD: WANTING PEACE | 18 Communist Rebels surrender in Sultan Kudarat

DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 8): WANTING PEACE  |  18 Communist Rebels surrender in Sultan Kudarat



CAMP GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – At least 18 members of Yunit Milisya of the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered to the Army’s 33rd Infantry Battalion last October 5, 2018.

The rebels were led by Narding Sunap a.k.a Sulong. They belonged to Yumil members of Platoon My Phone of Guerilla Front 73 under the Far South Mindanao Region Command.

Sulong along with his 17 followers voluntarily surrendered and laid their arms to 2nd Lt. Dennis Gamos, Executive Officer of 33rd IB Alpha Company, at Sitio Lubunon, Brgy. Midtungok in Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat.

The returnees turned over six 12-gauge shotgun, 1 cal. 22 home-made rifle, 1 hand grenade, 1 home-made Uzi, 1 cal. 45 pistol, 1 cal 38 pistol, 4 home-made lite pistol, 3 home-made 12-gauge shotgun pistol, and various ammunitions.

 

Sulong said that they wanted to be cleared by the soldiers after being recruited as the first line of defense of the NPA group.

“Ka Makmak issued us weapons to defend ourselves in case the soldiers will enter our village. My main job is to raise crops in our communal farm,” he said.

If qualified, former guerillas will be enrolled in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-Clip) where they can receive cash and livelihood assistance from the government.

They will be formally presented to Senator Ninoy Aquino Mayor Randy Ecija Jr. on October 8, 2018. 6IDKampilan / MCAG

http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/10/08/wanting-peace-18-communist-rebels-surrender-in-sultan-kudarat/

DWDD: INFO DRIVE | 36IB conducts Awareness about CPP-NPA DECEPTIVE Recruitment in Schools

DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 8): INFO DRIVE  |  36IB conducts Awareness about CPP-NPA DECEPTIVE Recruitment in Schools



TAGO, Surigao Del Sur (DWDD) – A total of 280 Reserve Officers Training Course (ROTC) Officers and Cadets from Surigao del Sur State University Cantilan Campus are now aware and informed on the deceptive recruitment stages/process of the CPP-NPA to the youth sector as the 36IB Valor Battalion conducts Security Awareness Symposium on October 6, 2018 held at Audio Visual Room (AVR) of SDSSU Cantilan Campus.

The Valor Troopers led by Sgt Chippy Sarinas PA also highlights the sharing of testimony of a Former Rebel and Distribution of Leaflets about the AFP Programs and the E-CLIP.

Said awareness symposium is the Army’s campaign to prevent youth recruitment in the schools of the Terrorist CPP-NPA.







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DWDD: NEUTRALIZED | Suspect in Isulan bombing killed in Maguindanao

DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 8): NEUTRALIZED  |  Suspect in Isulan bombing killed in Maguindanao

CAMP GONZALO SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (DWDD) – A notorious bomber of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) was neutralized last October 6, 2018.



Norodin Taib was killed during the conduct of support to law enforcement operation of the combined troops of 601st Infantry Brigade at vicinity Sitio Lab, Brgy Kuloy, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao.

While the troops were moving towards at the house of the suspected bomber with more or less five individuals scampered towards different directions, but one of them threw a homemade hand grenade which prompted the troops to neutralize the said suspect.

Said suspects are involved in the bombings at Isulan, Sultan Kudarat last August 28 and September 2, 2018.

The government forces also recovered one improvised explosive device, two improvised hand grenades, three cellphones and subversive documents.

The operation was launched after concerned civilians reported the presence of the notorious bombers in the area, said Brigadier General Diosdado C. Carreon, 601st Brigade Commander.

Joint Task Force Commander Major General Cirilito E. Sobejana commended the 601st Brigade for the neutralization of another BIFF member from their law enforcement support operation, who is responsible for bombing incidents in Central Mindanao.

We will continue to conduct military operations with the assistance of the Philippine National Police, the local government, and the civilians to stop them from doing their terroristic activities, Major General Sobejana added. 6ID Kampilan / MCAG

http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/10/08/neutralized-suspect-in-isulan-bombing-killed-in-maguindanao/

DWDD: LEADERS AND MEDIATORS | AFP Chief praises Sergeant Majors in 49th Anniversary

DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 8): LEADERS AND MEDIATORS  |  AFP Chief praises Sergeant Majors in 49th Anniversary

CAMP GEN EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Carlito Galvez Jr congratulates Sergeant Majors and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) for a successful three-day consultative meeting that concluded Friday, October 5 at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), Fort Del Pilar, Baguio City.

 

“You have done a remarkable job of acting as a leaders and mediators by bringing to attention, the issues and concerns of our soldiers, particularly on their morale and welfare and discipline, which carry a great weight on the accomplishment of the AFP mission,” General Galvez said.

Friday’s closing ceremony marked the successful Year-End Consultative Meeting of Sergeant Majors that started Wednesday, October 3. It highlighted the Office of the AFP Sergeant Major’s deliverables in uplifting the morale and welfare of soldiers, best practices during the Marawi Crisis, and updates on scholarships for soldiers and their dependents.

General Galvez, in his speech cited prominent military leader Napoleon Bonaparte saying that “war is a matter of morale; kung sino ang high-morale siya ang mananalo. Ganyan ang nangyari sa Marawi. Dahil high-morale and sundalo natin kaya nanalo tayo,” he said. He also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to all Sergeant Majors and NCOs.

“As the highest-ranking enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the AFP Sergeant Major and our Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) plays a very important role in the efficient and successful functions and operations of the AFP. You are the ‘indispensible bridge’ that connects our enlisted personnel to the AFP leadership. You are the officer’s and soldier’s father, brother, mentor and guardian,” General Galvez said

The consultative meeting was organized by the Office of the AFP Sergeant Major which is celebrating its 49thAnniversary this October. It is also in conjunction with the 22nd NCO Day being held every October of the year.

Over 200 Sergeant Majors, NCOs and Enlisted Personnel from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines attended the event. The AFP Chief also recognized 17 Retiring and Retired Sergeant Majors who were previously awarded for their exceptional work and service as Command Sergeant Majors of their respective units.

Also during the PMA visit, the Chief of Staff had lunch with the PMA cadets. He reminded the future leaders not to break their integrity even if it will cause them their position and to remain apolitical at all times.

“In these trying times, we will still emerge victorious if we stick together and be true to our service to our nation and the Filipino people,” he said. AFP PAO / MCAG

http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/10/08/leaders-and-mediators-afp-chief-praises-sergeant-majors-in-49th-anniversary/

DWDD: FRUSTRATED | 2 Cordillera based CNTs surrender to 503IBde

DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 8): FRUSTRATED  |  2 Cordillera based CNTs surrender to 503IBde

CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Gamu, Isabela (DWDD) – Two members of the Communist-NPA-Terrorists (CNTs) operating in the Cordillera Administrative Region surrendered to 503rd Infantry Brigade in Mountain Province last October 4 and 5 2018.

 

The two were only known for their aliases as Aka Efren and Aka Kalaya (Names withheld for security reason). Efren was a Team Leader, Squad Uno, Kilusang Larangan Guerilla – Marco of the Ilocos-Cordillera Revolutionary Committee operating in the tri-boundaries of Ilocos Sur, Abra and Mt Province, while Aka Kalaya was a Militia ng Bayan member in their locality.

Aka Efren has turned over a Cal. 45 pistol and two Hand Grenades while, Kalaya surrendered an M16 Rifle and subversive documents.

According to Brigadier General Leopoldo Imbang Jr, Brigade Commander, 503IBde, the duo sent a surrender feeler to his troops and after a few days of negotiation, the duo decided to surrender.

“They admitted that they were already tired running in the jungle, no food and support from their previous sources. Their former members, were either surrendered to the other military units in the area or returned to their provinces after learning that they were no longer advance their cause in Mt Province and in Abra.” BGen Imbang Jr, said.

Meanwhile, Major General Perfecto M Rimando Jr, Commander, 5ID commended the 503IBde for continuing their efforts in reaching out the remaining CNT members in the countryside.

“We will not stop in our combat operations and information dissemination efforts in the countryside, knowing that the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program of the Government has started to sink-in to the CNT members. We learned that they have discussed this program among themselves already. I think, we were on the right track. We expect more surrenderees in the days to come.” MGen Rimando Jr, said.

Just last October 2, Alias Rudy and Alias Danyag, both two high ranking CNT members surrendered to the same unit. The duo yielded a Carbine Rifle and both were members of Kilusang Larangang Guerilla operating in the boundaries of Mt Province and Abra. 5DPAO / MCAG

http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/10/08/frustrated-2-cordillera-based-cnts-surrender-to-503ibde/

DWDD: FUTURE LEADERS | 1ID holds successful Regional Youth Leadership Summit

DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 8): FUTURE LEADERS  |  1ID holds successful Regional Youth Leadership Summit

CAMP MAJOR CESAR L. SANG-AN, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur (DWDD) – The first ever Regional Youth Leadership Summit (RYLS) was successfully held at Camp Cesar L Sangh-An in Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur.

   

The three-day summit aimed to empower youth as advocates of peace and development, capacitate them in leadership and peace-building, and to organized a contingent for National YLS.

The activity was graced by Col. Benjamin G. Batara Jr., Chief of Staff of 1st Infantry Division, as guest of honor and speaker, Lt. Col. Vladimir Villanueva, Civil Military Operations Battalion Commander, and Lt. Col. Virgilio C. Hamos, Assistant Chief of Staff for CMO, G7.

“I hope that you will internalize that leadership always involve service. As a leader there is always accountability in your part.” Said Col. Batara.

   

Kia Rose Realis, one of the participant and contingent from Iligan city said that, “We hope that we will be mold more by this summit, to become a great leader and role model in our communities and to the nation.”

RYLS were participated by selected youth from provinces of Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay and Zamboanga del Norte.

Twenty, out of sixty participants were muslims and contingent from Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte.

During the Cultural Night, the participants showcased their talents thru cultural presentations, dances, drama excerpt, comical skits, cheers and yells.

   


 1DPAO / MCAG

http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/10/08/future-leaders-1id-holds-successful-regional-youth-leadership-summit/

DWDD: WAR OVER | CSAFP visits MILF camp

DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 8): WAR OVER  |  CSAFP visits MILF camp 

  

SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao (DWDD) – General Carlito G. Galvez Jr., Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines and party together with Lt. General Arnel B. Dela Vega, Commander Western Mindanao Command and Major General Cirilito E. Sobejana, Commander, Joint Task Force Central was warmly welcomed by MILF Chairman Al Haj Murad Ebrahim during their visit at Camp Darapanan in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao on October 6, 2018.

The meeting was marked as a historical event of peacemakers that aimed to end the armed struggle and become partners for peace and development in Central Mindanao.









AFP PAO / MCAG

http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/10/08/war-over-csafp-visits-milf-camp/

DWDD: HISTORICAL | AFP, MILF leaders meet for Peace

DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Oct 8): HISTORICAL  |  AFP, MILF leaders meet for Peace



CAMP GEN EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) It was history in the making!

This was how Major General Cirilito E Sobejana AFP, Commander, 6th Infantry ”Kampilan” Division, in an interview by DWDD, described the visit of AFP Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez, at the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Camp at Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat.

Gen Galvez was joined by Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega AFP, Commander, Western Mindanao Command and Lt Gen Roseller G Murillo AFP, Commander, 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division.

The group was warmly welcomed by fighters and supporters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) who occupied both sides of the 4 kilometer road leading to the MILF Headquarters.

MILF Chairman Gadzali Jaafar and Gen Galvez, in their statements, maintained their commitment to help each other in the attainment of Peace and Progress, not just in Central Mindanao but the whole of the region.

Gen Galvez is optimistic that Chairman Jaafar will accept his invitation to visit the Armed Forces of the Philippines General Headquarters at Camp Gen Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City.

MGen Sobejana added that being a soldier being assigned in Mindanao, like Gen Galvez, has enlightened him on the aspect of political, economic, socio-cultural, religious and more importantly the traditions of the people of the region, for better understanding and thus avoiding conflicts

The visit of Gen Galvez has raised the level of confidence between the government and the MILF, whom we considered as partners in our journey towards peace and progress in Mindanao, especially with the expected gratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law.

Currently, both sides have intensified their information and dissemination drive on better understanding the BOL in close coordination with the local government and civil society organizations.

Lastly, MGen Sobejana is looking forward to a more fruitful week ahead as they reaffirm their commitment to further pursue peace in Central Mindanao and in Mindanao as a whole. AES / MCAG

http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/10/08/historical-afp-milf-leaders-meet-for-peace/

PH, Australia conclude joint maritime exercise

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 6): PH, Australia conclude joint maritime exercise



Filipino and Australian sailors hold on board conference during the conduct of the 1st leg of the 5th Combined Philippine Navy-Royal Australian Navy Maritime Training Activity in the area of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM). (Photo courtesy: NFWM Public Information Office)
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The first leg of the 5th Combined Philippine Navy-Royal Australian Navy (PN-RAN) Maritime Training Activity has concluded in this part of the country, a military official said Saturday.

Rear Adm. Rene Medina, Naval Forces Western Mindanao (NFWM) commander, said the maritime activity, which culminated Friday, has benefitted both Navies in terms of inter-operability.

Medina said it has also complemented the current maritime security operations of Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) in terms of Naval presence and deterrence of movement of lawless groups at sea.

Medina said the activity was conducted in the maritime areas of Basilan and Tawi-Tawi and was participated by PN’s BRP General Mariano Alvarez (PS-38) and Her Majesty Australian Ship(HMAS) Launceston (ACPB94) of the RAN.

The culmination of the first leg saw the departure of HMAS Launceston from Tawi-Tawi en route to Naval Forces West Area in Palawan for the continuation of the 2nd leg of similar activity.

Medina said the joint exercise included maritime patrols in the waters Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi as well as aboardship drills that enhanced the capabilities and readiness of crew on board the participating vessels.

The joint exercise kicked off on September 24 with the arrival of HMAS Launceston in this city.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1050197