Thursday, January 28, 2021

CPP/NPA-Cagayan ROC: Sagot sa sepulturerong AFP

Propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Jan 26, 2021): Sagot sa sepulturerong AFP

GUILLERMO ALCALA
SPOKESPERSON
CAGAYAN VALLEY REGIONAL OPERATIONAL COMMAND (FORTUNATO CAMUS COMMAND)
NEW PEOPLE'S ARMY

JANUARY 25, 2021


Kaligayahan na ng Armed Forces of the Philippines na maghanap at maghukay ng katawan ng mga kasapi ng New People’s Army na nagmartir dahil sa walang pag-iimbot nilang paglahok sa makatarungang pakikibaka para sa pambansa at panlipunang paglaya. Abot-langit na naman ang ngiti nila at tila nakahukay ng minang ginto nang kunin ng mga sepulturerong militar ang labi ni Kasamang Justine Bautista mula sa kanyang himlayan at ipresentang parang tropeyo sa mass media.

Konsistent sa kanilang hilig sa red-tagging sa mga progresibong organisasyon, pinatatampok ng 5th Infantry Division Philippine Army na si Kasamang Justine daw ay nagmiyembro muna ng isang grupo ng mga estudyanteng manunulat bago sumapi sa NPA. Pero inililingid nila na ang maraming iba pang mga kabataang lumahok sa rebolusyonaryong armadong pakikibaka ay nagmula hindi lamang sa mga progresibong organisasyon kundi sa iba pang may magkakaibang oryentasyon kagaya ng mga samahang relihiyoso, pang-akademiko, pangkultura, Sangguniang Kabataan, fraternity at sorority, mga kamag-anak ng mga burges na pulitiko at mga katulad. Ayaw nilang aminin na ang saligan at komon na dahilan ng patuloy na pagdami ng mga kabataang lumalahok sa NPA ay dahil hindi na nila masikmura ang nagnanaknak na kabulukan ng naghaharing sistemang mapagsamantala at mapang-api.

Ang papet at pasistang rehimeng Duterte at mga sinundan pa nito ang pangunahing tagakumbinsi sa pagpapasya ng mamamayan na maging mandirigma ng NPA! At ngayong hindi na makagulapay si Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana dahil sa dami at tindi ng mga batikos at sermon na inabot niya mula sa iba’t ibang sektor ng lipunan bunga ng kagustuhan nilang imilitarisa ang UP System, nais ibaling ng AFP ang atensyon ng publiko tungo sa kagila-gilalas nilang paghuhukay ng mga bangkay na nananahimik na tatlong taon na ang nakaraan!

Ginagawang isyu ng 5th IDPA ang isang kung tutuusi’y isa namang non-issue kaugnay ng paglilibing ng mga hukbong nabuwal sa proseso ng gyera. Hindi daw diumano nabigyan ng “disenteng” libing si Kasamang Justine, gayong ang pagkakalibing niya ay pareho lang sa karaniwang maayos na pagkakalibing ng mga dukhang mamamayan na dahil sa kasalatan ay hindi na makayanang bumili ng ataul, magpaembalsamo, magpadasal sa pari, bumili ng lote sa sementeryo at magpagawa ng sementadong puntod. Sa mahaba nang kasaysayan ng mga gyera, hindi kailanman naging usapin at naging karaniwan na nga ang paglilibing sa mga nabuwal sa labanan sa saklaw ng teatro ng digmaan. Pero dahil nga nais magpa-“pogi” sa mass media, ginagawang bundok ng AFP ang isang nunal!

Para sa kaalaman ng mga pasistang militar, ang nangungunang kaligayahan ng mga mandirigma ng NPA ay ang mapaglingkuran ang sambayanan para mapalaya sila mula sa pagsasamantala at pang-aapi, buhay man ialay kung kinakailangan, at hindi naghahanap ng anumang kapalit, kabilang na ang isang “magandang” libing. Ang dapat tanungin nila ay kung bakit si Kasamang Justine at iba pang mga tulad niya na nakapagkolehiyo at may intelektwal na talento ay piniling iwan ang gayong buhay sa kalunsuran upang makipamuhay sa masang magsasaka at lumahok sa digmang mapagpalaya sa gitna ng napakahirap na kalagayan. Dahil lang ba ito sa “impiltrasyon” at “propaganda” ng mga maka-Kaliwa?

O dahil inudyukan mismo sila ng di-na matiis na mapagsamantala at mapang-aping sistemang panlipunan na ngayo’y kinukubabawan ng militaristang palaso sa MalacaƱang na si Rodrigo Roa Duterte? At habang pinatitindi pa ng rehimeng ito ang mabangis na pag-atake sa mga karapatang demokratiko at buhay ng mamamayan kasabay na labis na korapsyon at katiwalian, pagkatuta sa mga dayuhan at palsong pagharap sa pandemyang COVID-19 at mga kalamidad, inaasahang darami pa ang mga nakahandang lumaban at magsakripisyo bilang mga mandirigma ng NPA.

https://cpp.ph/statements/sagot-sa-sepulturerong-afp/

Kalinaw News: 25 CNTs supporters’ children undergo TESDA training

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2021): 25 CNTs supporters’ children undergo TESDA training



BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte – The Army’s 23rd Infantry “Masigasig” Battalion (23Ib) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority in Agusan del Norte (TESDA-ADN) conducted a 10-day livelihood training in the remote area in Barangay Aclan, in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte.

The 10-day training on bread-making started last January 20, 2021, in Sitio Tabon, Barangay Aclan with twenty-five (25) beneficiaries, all are children of the supporters of the Communist NPA Terrorists (CNTs) in the area.

The TESDA, as the lead agency of the Poverty Reduction Livelihood and Employment Cluster (PRLEC) under the Executive Order No. 70 (EO 70) set the training mechanism to enhance the knowledge and skills of the residents in a community once considered as conflict-affected and vulnerable to the harassments and other terroristic activities of the CNTs. Aside from the livelihood training, the former CNT supporters also receive basic services from the different line agencies and the local government unit (LGU) of Nasipit.

Sitio Tabon was once considered as a stronghold of the CNT movement until the residents decided to cut their ties with the terrorist movement last August 23, 2020, and pledged their support to the government.

Director Rey Cueva of TESDA-ADN regularly supervised the ongoing training together with the troopers of the 23IB in the area.

“The number of livelihood training on the pipeline are conducted by TESDA together with the 23IB, the LGU and other government agencies. These sets of training include vegetable production, tilapia production, egg-laying, dress-making and small engine mechanic,” Cueva said.

He emphasized that these community-based training are designed to develop the knowledge and skills of former CNT members and supporters to help them improve their economic lives.

Lt. Col. Julius Cesar C. Paulo, the commander of 23IB expressed gratitude to TESDA-ADN for the continued support to the communities in Agusan del Norte.

“Our strong partnership with the TESDA-ADN through the conduct of different livelihood trainings will further develop the Filipino workforce with world-class competence and positive work values in the community,” Paulo said.

He pointed out that the government is exerting efforts to ensure better services for the communities, especially those areas considered as conflict-affected.

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https://www.kalinawnews.com/25-cnts-supporters-children-undergo-tesda-training/

Kalinaw News: Army recovers dried marijuana after gunfight with NPA

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2021): Army recovers dried marijuana after gunfight with NPA

CAMP MONTECLARO, MIAGAO, ILOILO – Troops of 61st Infanfry (Hunter) Battalion recovers pack of Marijuana following an encounter with CPP-NPA terrorists in Sitio Langka, Barangay, Danao, Leon, Iloilo on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

The encounter happened days after the troops clashed with more or less 30 communist-terrorists in Sitio Tabionan, Barangay Bucari in the same town. They were responding to reports from the local populace about the presence of armed NPAs in the area when they encountered more or less 30 members of the communist-terrorist group under Sibat Platoon, Southern Front Komiteng Rehiyon –Panay led by Melgar Besmanos alias Mar.

The firefight ensued at around 11:44 in the morning which lasted for about 30 minutes. After which, the CNTs withdrew towards the different directions. There was no casualty on the government side while undetermined on the enemy side.

Recovered from the enemy’s location were one (1) homemade M79 with 12 rounds of 40mm ammunition; one (1) hand grenade; one (1) anti-personnel landmine with 50 meters detonating cord; 62 rounds 7.62mm ammunition; 15 backpacks; two (2)cellular phones; one (1) pocket Wi-Fi; one (1) laptop; seven (7) flash drives; one (1) hand held radio; one (1) gas stove; one (1) cooking utensil, and one (1) pack marijuana.

Lieutenant Colonel Joel Benedict G Batara, the Commanding Officer of the 61IB said in his statement that the recoveries from the encounter site are manifestations that members of the communist-terrorist group are not only doing terroristic activities but also engaging into illegal drug activities.

“May the NPA fighters realize quickly that the battle they are fighting is neither for a principle nor will uplift their lives. The CPP NPA is a terrorist group as magnified by the recovery of illegal marijuanas in their belongings. Such possession can never justify their propaganda of fighting for the people. It can be easily assumed that they allow destruction of their own men much more on the destruction of this country and the Filipino people,” LTC Batara said.





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Kalinaw News: Former vice commanding officer of NPA, surrendered and yields firearms to Philippine Ar

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2021): Former vice commanding officer of NPA, surrendered and yields firearms to Philippine Army

BALER, Aurora-Another member of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New Peoples Army Terrorist (CNTs) voluntarily surrendered to Army’s 91st Infantry “Sinagtala” Battalion Headquarter on Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Lieutenant Colonel Reandrew P. Rubio, 91st IB Commanding Officer, identified the surrenderee as alias Ka Totoy, former Vice Commanding Officer, Regional Yunit Guerilla (RYG) of the CPP-NPA.

He added that Ka Totoy was armed with one (1) M16 rifle (Defaced), one (1) short magazine for M16A1 with three (3) rounds of ammunition for M16A1 when voluntarily returned to the fold of the law this afternoon at Barangay Calabuanan, Baler, Aurora.

Rubio furthered that combined elements of Bravo Company, 91IB, 7ID led 1st Lieutenant Bobby A. Ferrer, Bravo Company Commander, Aurora Police Provincial Office (APPO) and other friendly forces facilitated the voluntary surrender of Ka Totoy.

The surrenderee admitted that he read the anti-terrorism law which encouraged him to surrender, explaining that he also wants peace together with his love ones.

Ka Totoy also said that he was deceived by the CNTs.

“This act of surrendering firearm is a clear proof that they have come to realize that they were joining the wrong ideology. With that, we will see to it that appropriate gov’t programs and services be given to him and to his family,” Rubio said.

He added that Ka Totoy was just used by the Communist Terrorist Group to conduct atrocities, extortion and other terroristic activities.

Rubio called the remaining members of the CPP-NPA Terrorist to peacefully surrender and avail the government’s Enhanced –Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) for them to start a new and productive life together with their families.

Ka Totoy will receive P15,000 Immediate Assistance; P50, 000.00 Livelihood Assistance and Firearm Remuneration for his surrendered firearm.

The immediate and Livelihood Assistance are component benefits of the E-CLIP which provides a complete package of assistance to former rebels.
Immediate Assistance is for the mobilization expenses of the former rebels (FRs) while his enrolment in the program is being processed while the Livelihood Assistance is a support for sustenance.

The other benefits of the E-CLIP that the surrenderee may also avail includes; Reintegration assistance, Philhealth enrolment, medical assistance, Education assistance, Modified Conditional Cash Transfer, Legal assistance, and Healing and reconciliation initiatives.

Some LGUs are also providing additional support to former rebels within their area of jurisdiction like financial and livelihood support and assistance securing a job abroad.





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https://www.kalinawnews.com/former-vice-commanding-officer-of-npa-surrendered-and-yields-firearms-to-philippine-army/

Kalinaw News: 19 Former rebels complete automotive servicing training from TESDA

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2021): 19 Former rebels complete automotive servicing training from TESDA



Maco, Davao De Oro – Nineteen (19) former rebels from WGF 33, WGF 3 and WGF 2 had completed the month-long skills training under the Technical Education and Skills in an Development Authority (TESDA) from January 4-26, 2021.

They received their TESDA National Certificates (NC I) on Automotive Servicing under TESDA’s Skills Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP) in a simple ceremony held on January 26, 2021 at Balai Pag Asa, 101st Bde, 10ID, PA Brgy Mapaang, Maco, Davao De Oro.

BGen Luis Rex D Bergante, 101st Bde Commander represented by Col Glenn Jun C Calambuhay, Deputy Bde Commander welcomed the participants as well as the guest of honor and speaker Hon. Jayvee Tyron L Uy, Provincial Governor of Davao De Oro.

“We are so thankful for the support and services provided by TESDA to our unit especially in the conduct of livelihood and skills trainings which benefitted former rebels. We will continue to collaborate and partner with TESDA, local government units (LGUs), and other national government agencies (NGAs) in the delivery of basic services and resolve the issues being exploited by the communist terrorist groups and its sectoral front organizations. More skills trainings for you who are partners in intensifying integrated territorial defense system, will be done through the teamwork of all government agencies actively supporting the Whole-of-Nation Approach to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC)” Calambuhay said.

In his message, Governor Uy said that as part of the Whole-of-Nation Approach to ELCAC, he told the former rebels to help the government convince their former comrades since the graduates have experienced the program for themselves. He appealed to the former rebels’ friends and relatives who are still with the terrorist group to return to the folds of the law.

“Please tell them how good this program of the government is. We are delivering the necessary government services for those in the conflict-affected areas for peace,” he said.

@ Eugene, one of the former rebels, said ” Kini manggud ang mga programa nga mubag-o sa among kaugalingon. Dire magsugod ang tanan nga mausab namo ang among kaugalingon nga magpabilin mi sa sabakan sa gobyerno kanang makahatag sya kaugmaon sa among mga anak.

Kini ang mga opurtunidad, sama sa uban kanamo na mga gagmay lang ug grado, pero sama sa mga parehas namo gapaningkamot gyud mi na matun-an namo ni para sa amo pamilya. Kabalo manggud mo na kami biktima ra pud sa mga pang-ilad na gihimo sa amoa sa grupong CPP-NPA- NDF. Daghan gyud kaayong salamat nga gitagaan mi ug tsansa na makatoon. E apply namo ang natun-an namo sa training. Gamiton namo ni sa pag sugod kauban ang among pamilya”, he said.

After the ceremony, training allowances were given to the graduates as well as financial assistance from the Governor’s office.



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Kalinaw News: 90IB recovered unexploded explosive ordnance in Pikit, Cotabato

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2021): 90IB recovered unexploded explosive ordnance in Pikit, Cotabato



CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – An unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) was accidentally discovered by army troops in Sitio Malik, Barangay Balungis, Pikit, Cotabato on January 22, 2021.

Report reaching Major General Juvymax R. Uy, Commander of 6th Infantry (KAMPILAN) Division and Joint Task Force Central disclosed that the UXO (Rifle Grenade) was sighted by the Alpha Company of 90th Infantry (BIGKIS LAHI) Battalion conducting foot patrol at about 1:30 in the afternoon.

Immediately, the troops cordoned the area and requested the personnel from the 35th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team (EODT) to conduct area panelling and assessment.

The explosive was properly disposed by the EODT at around 4:00 p.m. according to Maj. Gen Uy, it was timely discovered by our troops and once again contributed in our fight against terrorism and maintain peace and order in Cotabato Province. 

https://www.kalinawnews.com/90ib-recovered-unexploded-explosive-ordnance-in-pikit-cotabato/

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Kalinaw News: TALBOS conduct Youth General Assembly 2021 in Magpet

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2021): TALBOS conduct Youth General Assembly 2021 in Magpet



MAGPET, COTABATO – Youth For Peace Movement (YFPM) – TALBOS conducted its first YFPM General Assembly 2021 and subsequently recognize the support by giving a Gawad Parangal as the “PUP 2021 Most Outstanding Peace Partner” to LTC Rey T Alvarado, Commander 72IB on January 26, 2021 at H72IB, Brgy Pangao-an, Magpet, North Cotabato.

The said activity with the theme “Get Together and Stay Stronger ” was inititated and facilitated by the officers and members of YFPM- TALBOS in collaboration with the Provincial Govt of Cotabato and 72IB . The first part of activity was an orientation and workshop to prepare every YFPM Chapters a Calendar of Activities for 2021. It was also designed to give an opportunity for every municipal chapters to raise their issues and concerns on various aspects of the organization; updates on youth development; and also aims to strengthen camaraderie to new and old members of the organization.

The second part of the activity was the recognition rites on the hardwork and sacrifices of 72IB in all of the endeavors of YFPM. The youth showcased their unique talents interpreted by dance and songs regarding the role of the youth in nation-building. Afterwhich, handed-over a memento, plaque and charcoal sketch to Ltc Alvarado as a symbol of their appreciation for his invaluable service and support to the Youth Movement in North Cotabato.

In his message, Ltc Alvarado assured that 72IB will continue to support the youth in all their activities, programs and projects. 72IB together with other Government and Non-Government Agencies will continue to do its best to prevent the recruitment of the CTGs in the Youth and Student sector and led their way for better tomorrow.



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https://www.kalinawnews.com/talbos-conduct-youth-general-assembly-2021-in-magpet/

Kalinaw News: BIFF Behind Explosion in South Upi Causing Death of One Motorist and Injuring Another

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2021): BIFF Behind Explosion in South Upi Causing Death of One Motorist and Injuring Another



CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Authorities are still searching for the person responsible for leaving an improvised explosive device after it exploded resulting in the death of a motorist and injuring another in the town of South Upi province of Maguindanao around 6 o’clock in the morning January 26, 2021.

During the initial investigation conducted by the 57th Infantry “Masikap” Battalion and South Upi Municipal Police Station, the explosion occurred near the tower of a telecommunication company in Timanan Public Market, Brgy. Romongaob, South Upi.

The military and police arrived to assess the situation in the area and found a victim lying on the ground while the wounded was taken to South Upi Hospital.

Government troops discovered another secondary IED device left near the scene of the explosion.

Meanwhile, Joint Task Force Central Commander Major General Juvymax R. Uy condemned the incident which was carried out by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters or BIFF group.

“We condemn the incident, we found out that the bomb was a signature made by the Daesh Inspired Group BIFF. They targeted the town’s local chief executive Mayor Reynalbert Insular. Mayor Insular would have gone through the area to go to Barangay Kuya for the settlement of a problem in the said Barangay but did not pursue due to the incident” said Maj. Gen. Uy.Maj.

Gen. Uy urged the populace to report any suspected objects or personalities that may cause terrorist attacks in their communities and further support the government security forces in preventing similar incidents.



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https://www.kalinawnews.com/biff-behind-explosion-in-south-upi-causing-death-of-one-motorist-and-injuring-another/

Kalinaw News: Gov’t troops turn over the remains of Ka Aira to her family

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2021): Gov’t troops turn over the remains of Ka Aira to her family



CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- Through the 5th Civil-Military Operations Battalion (5CMOBn), 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, the Cagayan Police Provincial Office and Baggao Municipal Police Station turned-over the corpse of alyas Aira to her aunt, Ms. Pilar Bautista together with their relatives in Baggao, Cagayan on January 26, 2021.

Prior to this, the Army troops located and talked to the relatives of alyas Aira to give her a decent burial since her immediate family cannot do it for her because of their affiliation to the terrorist Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA).

As soon as the relatives of alias Aira have shown their willingness to give her a decent funeral rite, troops of CMO Battalion together with the 501st Infantry Brigade, 77th Infantry Battalion and the Cagayan Police Provincial Office assisted them to transport the remains of alyas Aira in their hometown in Gamu, Isabela.

Bautista expressed her gratitude to the military troops for their effort in looking for the remains of alyas Aira for them to give her a proper burial.

MGen Laurence E Mina PA, Commander, 5ID sympathizes to the family of Ka Aira and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family.

“Ka Aira is one of the victims of the deceptive recruitment of the CPP-NPA-NDF. Again, I call on the remaining members of the CPP-NPA to lay down their arms and resist to become the next victim.” MGen Mina said.

It can be recalled that joint forces of 5ID and PNP recovered the cadaver of alyas Aira at Sitio Kapanisuwan, Barangay Bitag Grande, Baggao, Cagayan on January 23, 2020 with the help of a former rebel.

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Kalinaw News: NPA na may mataas na katungkulan, patay matapos manlaban sa mga otoridad

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2021): NPA na may mataas na katungkulan, patay matapos manlaban sa mga otoridad



CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- Patay ang isang miyembro ng teroristang New People’s Army (NPA) matapos manlaban sa tropa ng kapulisan at ng 86th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army na magsisilbi lamang ng warrant of arrest sa Barangay Palacian, San Agustin, Isabela nang ika-26 ng Enero taong kasalukuyan.

Una rito, nagtungo ang kasundaluhan kasama ang mga miyembro ng San Agustin Police Station sa sinasabing hideout ni Renato Busania alyas Andong, Staff Member, Head Training, Regional Operations Command, Komiteng Rehiyon-Cagayan Valley (KR-CV) ng NPA, sa Barangay Palacian, San Agustin upang isilbi ang warrant of arrest laban sa kanya. Nahaharap sa kasong Double Murder si alyas Andong na itinuturong pumatay kina Joseph Daulayan ng Barangay Tucod at Dominado Binnang ng Barangay Debibi, Cabarroguis Quirino noong buwan ng Hulyo taong 2000.

Nasa proseso na ng pag aresto ang mga otoridad nang biglang maglabas ng baril si alyas Andong at pinaputukan ang mga nagsilbi ng kanyang warrant of arrest. Dahil dito, nagkaroon ng palitan ng putok ng baril na nagresulta sa pagkakasawi ng suspek. Agad naman siyang dinala sa Prospero Bello Hospital sa Jones, Isabela ngunit idineklarang dead-on-arrival ng umasikasong doktor.

Narekober sa tabi ng bangkay ni alyas Andong ang cal. 45 na baril na kanyang ginamit sa pamamaril, mga basyo ng bala, isang granada at sling bag na naglalaman ng magazine na kargado ng mga bala.

Samantala, sinabi ngayon ni MGen Laurence E Mina (PA), Commander ng 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army na hindi na matataguan pa ng mga rebeldeng NPA ang batas. Aniya, ginagawa na lahat ng tropa ng pamahalaan ang pagtugis sa mga natitira pang miyembro ng rebeldeng grupo upang mapanagot sa kanilang mga ginawang krimen at mabigyan ng hustisya ang kanilang mga naging biktima.

“Sa mga natitira pang mga miyembro ng CPP-NPA, wala na kayong matatakbuhan pa. Kasama ang mga mamamayan, sinusuyod na ng kasundaluhan at kapulisan ang lahat ng mga lugar na inyong pinagtataguan. Hindi namin kayo hahayaang makaligtas sa inyong pananagutan sa batas.”



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https://www.kalinawnews.com/npa-na-may-mataas-na-katungkulan-patay-matapos-manlaban-sa-mga-otoridad/

NTF-ELCAC to tap filmmaking vs communist recruitment

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 27, 2021): NTF-ELCAC to tap filmmaking vs communist recruitment (By Rudolph Ian Alama)

DAVAO CITY, Jan 25 (PIA)- The National Task Force-Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) is tapping filmmaking as means to educated young citizens on the true nature of the communist insurgency.

National Security Adviser Sec. Hermogenes Esperon Jr. who is concurrently the Vice-Chairperson of the NTF ELCAC said they will be adapting the program of RTF-ELCAC in Region 13 where they tapped high school and college students in making films which showed the true nature of the CPP-NPA.

“Doon din sa mga eskwelahan na iba ay unti-unti na nating naimumulat ang ating mga kabataan, doon sa Region 13 halimbawa gumawa sila sa mga high school at saka colehiyo doon ng mga kanya-kanyang independent indie movies yung region 13, pinakita nila kung ano talagang ginagawa ng CPP-NPA and we will be adapting that as a national program. (In the schools we are slowly awakening the youth, in Region 13 for example, they made in the high school and colleges there, respective independent movies, they showed what is the true nature of the CPP-NPA and we will be adapting that as a national program), Sec. Esperon said during the press conference held at Camp Panacan in Davao City on Satuday (Jan. 23).

The Secretary said the NTF-ELCAC is consistently utilizing public information campaigns particularly focused on the youth and student sector to sway them away from being recruited by the CPP-NPA thru their fronts.

“May programa ang CPP-NPA, a five-year program from 2016 to 2021 na magrecruit talaga ng mga kabataan, kasi wala na silang pangpuno sa nawawala nilang mga kadre, (There is a program of the CPP-NPA, a five-year program from 2016 to 2021 to recruit the youth, since they have no more people to fill up their dwindling cadre)” Esperon said.

According to Sec. Esperon, based on the records the CPP-NPA had recruited around 8,000 youth of which are high school, early college and out of school youths.

The Region 13 filmmaking activity mentioned by Sec. Esperon was the 1st PNP Caraga Film Festival organized by the Police Regional Office-13 in 2019. It gathered 46 entries from high school and college students around CARAGA region and revolves around the theme “Terorismo Hunungon, Nasod Palambuon” (Stopping Terrorism, Developing the Nation).

Aside from Region 13, the Regional Task Force-ELCAC in Region XI also organized a documentary workshop participated by provincial information officers. Held last year in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, the participants were trained into making video documentary after which they will be producing documentary films that focuses on stories about reintegration. (PIA/RG Alama)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1064845

Profiling sa mga former rebels sa Claveria malampuson

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 27, 2021): Profiling sa mga former rebels sa Claveria malampuson (By DANNY OBSIOMA JR.)

MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Enero 27 - Nagpahigayon ang buhatan sa Provincial Social Welfare and Development (PSWD) og profiling sa 16 ka mga kanhi rebelde nga mibalik sa sabakan sa gobyerno.

Ang profiling gihimo sa mga personahe sa PSWD didto sa 58th Infantry Battalion sa Migbanday lungsod sa Claveria, Misamis Oriental.

Katambayayong sa buhatan ang DILG kon asa kabahin kini sa Enhance Comprehensive Local Integration Programm (ECLIP) nga gipanghingusgan sa Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental human mandato kini ni Presidente Rodrigo Duterte nga hatagan og serbisyo ug programa ang mga kanhi rebelde nga mobalik sa sabakana sa gobyerno.

Sa bahin sa 58th IB anaa ang presensya nila ni 1LT Jefferson Mariano, Civil Military Officer ug Private First Class Marilona Alia.

Matod ni Felmark Jumawid, Focal Person sa ECLIP program sa PSWD nga adunay financial assistance ug mga programa nga giandam ang PGMO ngadto sa mga kaigsuonan nga mga former rebels.

“Kining atong mga 16 ka former rebels ato kining ipang enroll sa atong ECLIP program ug aduna sab silay madawatan nga tag P5,000 each," sulti niini.

Dugang nga programa sa lokal nga pangagamhanan ngadto kanila ang paghatag og counseling hilabina nga nanginahanglan sila og sikolohikal nga atensyon.

“Kini nga event importante kini particularly sa atong mga igsoon nga nibalik sa sabakan sa gobyerno kay at least makita nila nga wala sila pasagdi sa gobyeno," Dugang ni focal person Jumawid.

Gipaabot ni Jumawid nga dako ang nahimong papel sa mga programa sa gobyerno ngadto sa former rebels kay sila nakaamgo nga mas maayong manimuyo sa komunidad nga dili magtago-tago kay ang administrasyon sab ni Governor Bambi Emano naniguro nga dili sila mapasagdan ug matabangan sa ilang integrasyon ngadto sa komunidad.

“Kini nga event importante kini particularly sa atong mga igsoon nga nibalik sa sabakan sa gobyerno kay at least makita nila nga wala sila pasagdi sa gobyeno," Dugang ni focal person Jumawid.

Gipaabot ni Jumawid nga dako ang nahimong papel sa mga programa sa gobyerno ngadto sa former rebels kay sila nakaamgo nga mas maayong manimuyo sa komunidad nga dili magtago-tago kay ang administrasyon sab ni Governor Bambi Emano naniguro nga dili sila mapasagdan ug matabangan sa ilang integrasyon ngadto sa komunidad. (PIO MisOr)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1065064

PLGU Northern Samar, DILG-8 distributes financial assistance to former rebels

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 27, 2021): PLGU Northern Samar, DILG-8 distributes financial assistance to former rebels (By Teresita B. Cardenas) 

CATARMAN, Northern Samar, January 27 (PIA) -- The Provincial Government of Northern Samar and the Department of the Interior and Local Government 8 (DILG-8) distributed financial assistance to 24 former rebels (FRs) under the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and the Local Social Integration Program (LSIP).

The distribution was held at the Darangpan Center in Brgy. Dalakit, Catarman, Northern Samar, January 27, 2021.

DILG-8 Regional Director Karl Caesar Rimando, Governor Edwin Marino Ongchuan, and other officials handed over to the former rebels checks worth P15,000 each as E-CLIP financial assistance implemented by the DILG.



DILG Regional Director Rimando in his inspirational message thanked the former rebels for their support to abandon the armed struggles and return to the fold of the law.

“We will make E-CLIP as an inspiration to others, because no one among us, aspire to live in a chaotic world. Everyone aspires to live in a progressive and a peaceful community,” Rimando said.

He also encouraged the FRs to convince their comrades who have gone into hiding to surrender, and avail of the livelihood assistance, trainings, and other benefits from the government.

On the other hand, Northern Samar Governor Edwin Marino Ongchuan said that the provincial government is grateful for the assistance that the national government provided to former rebels adding that the province is lucky to have this Darangpan Center (halfway house) which is the first in Region 8.

In December 2020, the Provincial Government through its Local Social Integration Program (LSIP) also gave P40,000 each to the 24 former rebels as livelihood and immediate assistance.

As part of the E-CLIP interventions, FRs also received free training on bread and pastry making provided by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).



Baked products prepared by the FRs were showcased and served as snacks during the event.



Ka Raz, one of the former rebels said that their view in life will possibly change because of how serious the government is in their program, such as the E-CLIP.

E-CLIP is a government program aimed to help the former rebels to restore their allegiance to the government.

EO 70 which seeks to institute a whole-of-nation approach in addressing the root causes of insurgency by prioritizing and harmonizing the delivery of basic services and social packages by the government, facilitating societal inclusivity, and ensuring active participation of all sectors in the society in the pursuit of peace, now comes into fruition.

The activity was also attended by DILG Provincial Director Danilo Laguitan, Board Member Florencio Fawa Batula, 803rd Brigade Commander Gen. Lowell R. Tan, PNP Provincial Director Col. Arnel Apud, Gamay Mayor Timoteo Capoquian, PIA-N. Samar Information Officer Teresita B. Cardenas, and Jenny Dharish of PSWDO. (ldl/tbc/PIA Northern Samar)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1065084

27 ex-militia ng bayan members in NegOr get gov't aid

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 27, 2021): 27 ex-militia ng bayan members in NegOr get gov't aid (By Roi Lomotan) 

DUMAGUETE CITY, Jan. 27 (PIA) -- Some 27 former “militia ng bayan” members in Negros Oriental will receive P15,000 financial aid and livelihood assistance from the government under the Enhanced Comprehensive Livelihood Integration Program (ECLIP).

Members of the ECLIP Cluster of the Negros Oriental Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NOTF ELCAC) convened on Jan. 25, 2021 to discuss preparations for the turnover of the cash aid to the said beneficiaries.

Philippine Army 302nd Infantry Brigade Commander Col. Leonardo PeƱa said the Militia ng Bayan are supporters of the alleged rebel-terrorist group New People’s Army (NPA) and serve as their “eyes and ears” in the barangay level.



Members of the ECLIP Cluster of the Negros Oriental Inter-Agency Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict discuss preparations for the turnover of ECLIP assistance to 27 former Militia ng Bayan during a meeting held Jan. 25, 2021 at the Provincial Capitol Building, Dumaguete City. (ral/PIA7-NegOr)

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cluster 2 Head and Officer in Charge Farrah Gentuya said DILG can provide up to P15,000 ca

sh assistance under ECLIP for former militia ng bayan members who want to return to the folds of law.

“We still have to plan it out kung kanus-a. Ang DSWD they also have other support. It’s livelihood assistance. Karon pa nato ma-final kung pila or if it’s in kind or financial ba ang ihatag nila (We will plan when will turn it over to them. The DSWD also have their livelihood support assistance. We will finalize how much can they provide or if it is given in kind or in cash),” Gentuya told reporters in an interview.

The council has initially set the turnover of the cash aid to the 27 former militia ng bayan members in the first week of February.

Meanwhile, PeƱa reiterated the call for people who turned against the government to leave the armed struggle.

“Ang intensyon namin sana is kung pwede magbalik look na lang sila tulad nitong mga magkakaroon ng benepisyo sa ECLIP (Our intention is to convince them to return to the folds of law just like what these beneficiaries of ECLIP did),” PeƱa said.

“Hinihimk namin na magbalik loob sa gobyerno para maging normal ang kanilang pamumuhay. Kung susundin nila ito ay magiging tawhay na ang ating pamayanan para sa tuloy-tuloy na pag-uswag nato (We encourage them to come to the government and live normal lives. If this will happen, then our communities prosper and will be on its way to progress),” he added. (ral/PIA7-Negros Oriental)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1065125

Former guerilla fighter surrenders to authorities in Aurora

From the Philippine Information Agency (Jan 27, 2021): Former guerilla fighter surrenders to authorities in Aurora (By Gabriela Liana S. Barela) 

BALER, Aurora, Jan. 27 (PIA) -- A former guerilla fighter voluntary surrendered to authorities in Aurora.

"Ka Totoy" is a former Vice CO of the Regional Yunit Guerilla and a resident of Baler town.

Police Regional Director PBGen. Valeriano De Leon shared that “Ka Totoy” turned-over one M16 rifle and one short magazine for M16A1 with three rounds of ammunition.


Former guerilla fighter "Ka Totoy" turns over one M16 rifle and one short magazine for M16A1 with three rounds of ammunition to authorities during his surrender in Aurora. (Police Regional Office 3)

De Leon remarked that the continuous surrender of former rebels to the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines is a manifestation of the effectiveness of the whole-of-nation approach to end insurgency.

"This is through the Executive Order No. 70 of our government which institutionalizes the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC) being implemented in the region, as well as the unremitting efforts of Regional Task Force ELCAC," De Leon said. (CLJD/GLSB-PIA 3)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1065085