Kalinaw News: Soldiers educate students on terrorists’ deceptive recruitment

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 25, 2023): Soldiers educate students on terrorists’ deceptive recruitment (By 7ID)

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija – Soldiers from the 71st Infantry (Kaibigan) Battalion, Philippine Army conducted an information and awareness drive to students of Candon High School in Brgy Darapidap, Candon City, Ilocos Sur last Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Lieutenant Colonel Michael Bautista, Commanding Officer of 71IB, said that the activity primarily aims to inform and caution incoming high school freshmen on the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) deceptive recruitment among the student sector in schools.

“Every Filipino youth is vulnerable to CTG propaganda and recruitment due to their youthful idealism and potential. It is therefore imperative that the youth sector be informed and cautioned on the danger brought by the 5-decade-old nemesis of our country,” said Lt. Col. Bautista.

Among the topics discussed during the activity was the role of the youth in nation-building, challenges and issues among Filipino youth, evils of communism, and stages of CTG deceptive recruitment among the youth and student sectors.

Apart from lectures, a documentary film was shown highlighting the narratives and testimonies of former rebels specifically former youth cadres on their personal experiences of how the CTG deceives and recruits the youth and student sectors in becoming violent extremists.

Mr. Goldwen Ramos, Officer-in-charge of Candon City High School expressed his gratitude to the Kaibigan troopers for promoting nationalism, patriotism, and discipline among high school students as well as one of the government agencies who upholds and promotes students’ welfare in safeguarding them from CTG influence and recruitment.

Meanwhile, Niko Polonio, a Grade 12 student of Candon City High School, also expressed his gratitude to the troops for educating them and at the same time encouraged his fellow students not to be deceived by the lies of the communist terrorist group.

“Nagpalasalamat ako sa lecture na ito kung saan malaking tulong ito para sa amin lalong-lalo na sa amin na incoming first year high school student para maging aware kami sa mangyayaring recruitment sa paaralan at huwag magpapalinlang sa mga kasinungalingan nila para hindi masira ang aming kinabukasan,” Niko said.

Major General Andrew D Costelo, Commander of the 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division, Philippine Army lauded the continued initiative of 71IB in educating the youth on the deceptive recruitment of the CTG among their sector, especially in schools.

“We vow to sustain this kind of information and awareness campaign initiative to prevent from being deceived by the front organizations of the CTG. Also, I would like to commend the full cooperation and support of Candon High School to the Army’s campaign as we intensify this activity at the grassroots level,” said Major General Costelo.

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Kalinaw News: Four NPA members bearing four high-powered Firearms surrendered

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 26, 2023): Four NPA members bearing four high-powered Firearms surrendered

Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon – Four former NPA members of Platun IPAD, Sub Regional Command 5, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee with two (2) M16A1 Assault Rifle and two (2) AK47 Assault Rifle surrendered to 1st Special Forces Battalion last 23 January 2023.

The 1st Special Forces Battalion conducted series of precise special operations that led to the successful negotiations for the surrender of these former rebels. The intelligence team of 3rd Special Forces Company acted based on their revelations that led to the discovery of an enemy arms cache with one (1) M16A1 Assault Rifle, twenty long Magazine Assembly and ammunition at Sitio Salsalan, Brgy. Miarayon, Talakag, Bukidnon, seven in the morning of January 23, 2023. Another enemy arms cache with two (2) AK47 Assault Rifle one (1) M16A1 Assault Rifle and five (5) short Magazine
Assembly was discovered in the morning, January 24, 2023.

LIEUTENANT COLONEL ROGER ANTHONY E NUYLAN JR, Battalion Commander of the 1SFB said, “We profusely thank these former rebels who gave valuable information that led to the capture of these High-Powered Firearms. I encourage them to convince their former comrades to peacefully surrender and be one with the Government in promoting peace in their respective communities. The government has programs designed for surrenderees and they can avail of those opportunities for employment through their LGUs”.

COLONEL MICHELE B ANAYRON JR, Commander of the 403rd Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, issued his statement, “We are very optimistic to dismantle the remaining Guerilla Fronts in the area of operation and declare the whole Bukidnon as insurgency-free. We will intensify our efforts to end this armed conflict. With this commitment, we are counting on the full support of the local government and the community to ultimately achieve peace and prosperity this 2023.”

These Communist Terrorists of Platoon IPAD, SRC-5, NCMRC are responsible for planning and executing violent attacks against Private Construction Companies in charge of building road projects, the killing of AFP, CAFGU, PNP Personnel, and murder of unsupportive Local Chief Executives and Civilians within the last five (5) and the coercive recovery of their former mass bases in the Province of Bukidnon. The massive neutralization of these members of PLATUN IPAD, SRC-5, and NCMRC is a decisive phase in the inevitable collapse of the CTG in Bukidnon. This is the result of the relentless, fierce, and deadly combat and intelligence operations of 1st Special Forces “Hunter Killer” Battalion.

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Kalinaw News: ’8 demoralized CTG members yield with High Powered Firearms and receive assistance from government forces in MisOr’’

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 26, 2023): ’8 demoralized CTG members yield with High Powered Firearms and receive assistance from government forces in MisOr’’

CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental – Eight members of the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) voluntarily surrendered to the 58th Infantry Dimalulupig Battalion on January 24, 2022, and received immediate cash assistance from the government.

They were identified as Nino Sereno alias Hatam,team leader of DGF Huawei; Jorinelle Remadavia alias Ramboo, political guide of DGF Huawei; Jolito Taquin alias Danny, member of DGF Huawei; Rolando Lindahay alias Froilan, supply officer of Platoon Falcon; Edmond Acosta alias Robinson and Rinel Mansiguiao alias Ian, members of Platoon Falcon; all of Sub-Regional Committee (SRC1), NCRMC.

Alias Ian brought along with him one (1) AK47, alias Froilan with one (1) M653, alias Danny with one (1) M16, and alias Ramboo with one (1) M16. In addition, Ramboo revealed an arms cache wherein the troops were able to recover one (1) M79 and two (2) AK47.

The other personalities were couple members of Sub-Regional Committee (SRC2), NCRMC who surrendered because they miss their children whom they have left with their relatives while they were hiding and running in the mountains. Melvin Marianas alias Eugene, Political Guide of Platoon Loader; and Joyce Alake alias Ivy , member of Platoon Loader said that they want to be with their family and live a normal life.

Upon their surrender, the government gave them immediate assistance in which they have received Php 10,000.00 each coming from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSDWO-10) and the office of Hon. Christian Unabia, the representative of 1st District Misamis Oriental during the Joint PPOC of the Province of Misamis Oriental held at Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Lapazan, Cagayan De Oro this morning, January 24, 2023.

In his interview, alias Ramboo said, “We abandoned the armed struggle due to our fear on the continuous conduct of Focused Military Operations that lead to the deaths of our former comrades. We have also experienced hunger inside the armed movement and we are tired of hiding from the government forces while having meager food supplies in the mountains.”

Meanwhile, Brigadier General Adonis Ariel G Orio, Commander of 402nd Infantry Brigade lauds these personalities on their decision to return to the folds of the law. “They are demoralized as the government troops incessantly conduct simultaneous focused military operations based on the information received from concerned citizens as well as their former comrades,” said BGen Orio. “I am happy that our lost brothers and sisters have now realized the futile cause in joining the armed struggle,” he added.

On the other hand, Lieutenant Colonel Christian C Uy, Commanding Officer of 58IB reiterates his call on the remnants of the NPA to lay down their arms and return to the folds of the law as the government is sincere in ending the local communist armed conflict in the country.

“Rest assured that these individuals will be enrolled and will receive the assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive and Local Integration Program (ECLIP) which will help them start a peaceful and meaningful life with their families”, LTC Uy said.

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Kalinaw News: Former Rebels receive cash assistance from the provincial government of Agusan del Norte

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 26, 2023): Former Rebels receive cash assistance from the provincial government of Agusan del Norte

CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte – Two former rebels, Jennifer Gabo and Maximo Vibas Sr, together with LtCol Cresencio C. Gargar, Commanding Officer of the 29IB, paid a visit to Hon Governor Ma. Angelica Rosedell Amante at her office in the Provincial Capitol, Agusan del Norte, on January 25, 2023. Governor Amante warmly welcomed the former rebels and gave them PhP 100,000.00 worth of cash assistance while they are waiting for the cash and livelihood assistance from the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP).

Hon Gov. Amante said on her statement “Ikaw ra ang driver sa imong kinabuhi. Ayaw mo ug sugot nga mailad na pud mo sa mga propaganda anang mga NPAs. Luoy kayo inyong mga kauban na nangamatay sa maling ideolohiya ug ang uban padayon pang nagkalisod sa bukid samtang ang mga Commanders anang mga NPA ang mas samot nag kadato. (You are the driver of your own life, don’t be deceived again with propaganda of the CTGs. We feel sorry for your comrades who died believing in the wrong ideology and for those comrades who still sacrifice there in the mountains while your Commanders are the ones getting rich.”

It can also be recalled that last January 1, 2023, live in partners Jennifer Gabo and Maximo Vibas Sr voluntarily surrender to this unit and revealed their arms cache. After their return from the retrieval operation of the arms cache, Jennifer emotionally opened up that she had a son whom she left in the hands of the CNT’s Mass supporters and which she hasn’t seen for 4 years.

After hearing her statement, the 29IB immediately facilitated her visit to her son in Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte. Afterwards, their emotional reunion turns into a happy occasion as they celebrated the son’s 6th birthday on January 16, 2023.

LtCol Gargar said on his statement “To all remaining member of the Communist Terrorist Group, return to the folds of law and stop the useless armed struggle and come home to your family. Your family and loved ones are already deprived of your presence since you entered the armed struggle. Have the chance to be with them and fulfill your responsibility as a father, as a mother, a sister or brother, and as a son.”

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Kalinaw News: NPA leader surrenders, tips off troops on arms cache location in Oriental Mindoro

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 27, 2023): NPA leader surrenders, tips off troops on arms cache location in Oriental Mindoro (By Jonathan Blanco)

CAMP CAPINPIN, Rizal – A New People’s Army leader yielded to the government forces and provided information on the location of an arms cache in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Joint forces of the 203rd Infantry Brigade and Oriental Mindoro PNP facilitated the surrender of alias Banus, a resident of Barangay Libtong in Roxas and vice platoon leader of KLG ICM’s Platun Uno from the Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee’s Sub- Regional Military Area 4D. Alias Banus also brought with him one shotgun and one caliber .22 pistol.

Additionally, alias Banus provided information on the location of an arms cache, which led to its recovery at Sitio Buswak in Barangay Lisap of the said municipality. Among the items captured were one 2.2lbs IED, three generator sets, five empty boxes of IED, one blasting cap, three NPA t-shirts, one electronic tester, two M14 magazines, one ICOM charger, and three long detonating cords.

“We have been intensifying our efforts to end the armed conflict in Mindoro Island with our strong partnership with the LGUS and key stakeholders to help sustain the peace and development in the whole island. We profusely thank these former rebels who have continuously provided us with valuable information that led to these numerous developments. With this, we urge those who are still in arms to surrender and help us bring peace and progress in this part of the country,” 2ID Commander Maj. Gen. Roberto S. Capulong said in a statement.

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Kalinaw News: More than 50 FR’s children receive educational assistance

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 30, 2023): More than 50 FR’s children receive educational assistance (By Jonathan Blanco)

CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- Fifty-three children of former rebels received educational assistance from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office of Cagayan on January 30, 2023, at Captiol Grounds, Peñablanca, Cagayan.

Of the said number of beneficiaries, nine college students received 5,000 pesos each, 20 highschool students received 4,000 pesos each, and 24 elementary pupils received 3,000 pesos each.

Alias Rome, who received the assistance for his four children thanked the PSWDO. “Dalawa po ang kolehiyo ko, isa ang nasa highschool at isa ang nasa elementarya. Kung hindi po dahil sa tulong na ito, may posibilidad po na ilan sa mga anak ko ang tumigil na sa pag aaral.”

Additionally, alias Frank who has a college student and 2 elementary shared their struggles in sustaining the educational needs of of his children. “Mahirap po talaga, kaya nagpapasalamat ako na may ganitong programa na nakakatulong po sa amin. “Kaya sinabihan ko mga anak ko na mag aral mabuti para hindi na danasin ang dinanas naming madaling nalinlang ng komunistang teroristang NPA sa kanilang paghikayat na talikuran ang kinabukasan para sa kanilang armadong pakikibaka”.

The educational assistance was granted through the support of the 17th Infantry Battalion.

Meanwhile, the assistance is under the Local Government Empowerment Cluster of the Regional Task Force- End Local Communist Armed Conflict of Region 2.

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Kalinaw News: 23 Loose Firearms from Hadji Muhtamad turned-over to Army Special Forces, Joint Task Force Basilan

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 30, 2023): 23 Loose Firearms from Hadji Muhtamad turned-over to Army Special Forces, Joint Task Force Basilan (By Jonathan Blanco)

Hadji Muhtammad, Basilan – Residents of Pilas Island, Municipality of Hadji Muhtamad (HM), Basilan, formally turned over a total of 23 unregistered firearms to the local government of Basilan Province and to the military of the said province this morning, January 30, 2023, at Brgy. Tausan, Pilas Island.

This was made possible through the collaborative effort of the Provincial Government of Basilan headed by Gov. Jim Hataman – Salliman, the Local Government Unit of Hadji Muhtamad Municipality through Mayor Arsina Kahing – Nanoh and Joint Task Force Basilan/101st Infantry Brigade under BGen Domigo B Gobway PA. Indeed, their determination and dedication to sustain peace in the province is on their top priority. It will pave the way to progress and economic development in the whole province of Basilan.

This activity is in line with the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) program of the Provincial Government of Basilan which aims to encourage locals to submit and turn over their loose firearms to the government in order to reduce the number of unregistered firearms to achieve better, peaceful and resilient Province of Basilan.

Meanwhile, Honorable Arsina Nanoh, Mayor of Hadji Muhtamad, commended those who turned over their loose firearms in stepping forward in the betterment of their island. Mayor Nanoh also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to 19th Special Forces Company led by Cpt Marvin S Janicto for unwavering support in shaping the overall peace and development of Hadji Muhtamad Municipality.

In his speech, BGEN DOMINGO B GOBWAY, 101st Infantry Brigade Commander, recognized the efforts of 4th Special Forces Battalion led by LTC Bernard P Samin and Hadji Muhtamad Mayor Arsina Nanoh who facilitated the turn-over of loose firearms in connection with the Small Arms and Light Weapons Program of the Province.

Subsequently, Governor Jim Hataman – Salliman emphasized in his message that he strongly supports the SALW program and aims to totally eradicate unregistered weapons in the whole Province of Basilan to promote harmony and make the province a better place to live.

Lastly, Commanding Officer of 4th Special Forces Battalion headed by LTC BERNARD P SAMIN (GSC) INF PA mentioned that his unit will continue to raise the bar of dedication to duty in accomplishing its mission and in doing its share for the overall peace and development of Basilan Province.

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Kalinaw News: Wounded NPA, Rescued

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 30, 2023): Wounded NPA, Rescued (By Jonathan Blanco)

In relation to the encounter that took place yesterday in Brgy Huyon-uyon town of San Francisco on January 29th, our military continues to conduct a follow-up operation in which a wounded member of the NPA who was abandoned by his comrades was rescued by our soldiers in death this morning not far from the place where they fought.
The rescued NPA was identified as Ka ARCI, 59 years old and a member of PLATUN REYMARK.

According to LTC JOEL JONSON, the commanding officer of 85IB, “To our countrymen who continue to fight against our government, it is not too late to surrender and change their lives. Surrender and you will not be destroyed, may your deceased colleagues be a lesson to you and those who surrendered and changed their lives be an inspiration”.

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Kalinaw News: 37 Former Rebels Complete De-Radicalization Program in Northern Samar

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 31, 2023): 37 Former Rebels Complete De-Radicalization Program in Northern Samar (By Jonathan Blanco)

From January 25–27, 2023, 37 Former Rebels participated in a three-day deradicalization seminar at Headquarters 803rd Brigade, Camp Sumoroy, Brgy Dalakit, Catarman, Northern Samar.The 803rd Brigade, in cooperation with the Northern Samar Provincial Task-Force ELCAC and Provincial Task-Force Balik Loob, carried out the 3-Day Former Rebel (FRs) De-radicalization Program. All 37 of the former rebels who attended are currently enrolled at the “Darangpan Center” of the Northern Samar Provincial Social Welfare Development Office, where they will participate in a number of activities aimed at rehabilitating them into contributing members of society.

In order to prepare these FRs for their reintegration into their respective communities, the program aims to maintain the gains made by the government in accordance with the application of Executive Order 70 to End Local the Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC). Additionally, this program aims to disprove the information given to Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) CADREs when they were recruited and equip them to assist the government’s efforts to promote peace, particularly in relation to thwarting the CTG’s deception tactics and terroristic activities. Such an effort will go a long way toward helping Northern Samar province achieve inclusive and lasting peace.

In contrast, the commander of the 803rd Brigade, Brigadier General Perfecto P. Pearedondo PA, said during the closing ceremony that “the propaganda used by the CTG CADREs during indoctrination and recruitment that fooled the innocent communities, such as the agrarian revolution, alleviation of living conditions, and a better life, can never be achieved through armed struggle.” The NPAs’ active presence in Northern Samar Province only obstructs peace and progress. The normalization of FRs’ lives under a democratic governance system, he continued, depends on changing their mindset.

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Kalinaw News: 3 high-value individuals nabbed, high-powered firearms seized in GenSan

Posted to Kalinaw News (Jan 31, 2023): 3 high-value individuals nabbed, high-powered firearms seized in GenSan (By 11ID)

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City – January 30, 2023

Three high-value individuals of the communist terrorist group, including two female officers, were apprehended in a joint law enforcement operation in General Santos City on Sunday, January 29, 2023.

Troops of the 1st Mechanized Brigade supported the law enforcement operation spearheaded by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group 12, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 12, and other police units. By virtue of a warrant of arrest for rebellion, troops apprehended Yvonne Losaria, a.k.a. Travis/Iñigo/Kaber, 3rd Deputy Secretary of Far South Mindanao Region (FSMR), and leader of Sentro de Grabidad (SDG), Guerilla Front 53 (GF53), Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC). Government forces also arrested Presentacion Saluta for violation of RA 6968 and Ruben Saluta for Multiple Murders and Frustrated Murder. Presentacion was the head of Komiteng Rehiyonal Panay (KR-Panay) while Ruben was the Secretary of the National Propaganda Commission and former NFC Secretary of the Panay Regional Party Committee (PRPC). He was also the National Democratic Front Consultant.

The joint operation also resulted in the seizure of five M16 rifles, one M14 rifle, one Carbine rifle, assorted electronic devices, propaganda materials, personal belongings, and other war materials.

Apprehended personalities and confiscated items were brought to CIDG 12 headquarters at Camp Fermin J. Lira, Dadiangas North, General Santos City for booking procedures and filing of appropriate charges.

Western Mindanao Command Chief, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido commended the troops of the 1st Mechanized Brigade and the PNP counterparts for the successful operation. “This success is a testament to the positive result of good interagency collaboration and cooperation. I am pleased to hear the news that three high-value individuals of the communist terrorist group fell into the hands of the government forces. We expect that their followers will come out soon.”

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Kalinaw News: The Cagayan Provincial Government gives aid to former rebels and their children

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 2, 2023): The Cagayan Provincial Government gives aid to former rebels and their children

From January 1 to 31, 2023, the Provincial Government of Cagayan helped 86 children of former rebels pay for school through its Social Welfare and Development Office in CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, and Isabela.

The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer, Ms. Elvira Layus, said that a total of 278,000 pesos were given out. Elementary school students got 3,000 pesos, junior and senior high school students got 4,000 pesos, and college students got 5,000 pesos.

“The Provincial Government of Cagayan is doing this to help the children of former rebels. “From elementary school to college, we’ll take care of them,” Layus said in an interview.
She also gave credit to the 17th and 77th Infantry Battalions of the army for their help and support in getting the paperwork done so that the former rebels and their families could get benefits.

Also, this office and the Department of Interior and Local Government-Cagayan gave three former armed members of the Communist Terrorist Group a total of 50,000 pesos to help them get back on their feet. Each of the three received 15,000 pesos in immediate help. While the former members of the Militia ng Bayan got immediate help worth 15,000 pesos.

“For this quarter, NASA is going to talk to 125 former rebels about getting help. Since it is not the responsibility of the Provincial Government of Cagayan, we refer the others to our other partner agencies like DSWD and DTI so that we can help all of our former rebels,” Layus said when asked how many former rebels would get the same benefit.

In the meantime, the army troops are always working together with the relevant government agencies on the ongoing campaign to end the armed conflict between communists in the area.

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Kalinaw News: Mga Dekalibreng Armas Nasamsam ng mga Sundalo’t Pulis sa Engkwentro sa Sorsogon

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 2, 2023): Mga Dekalibreng Armas Nasamsam ng mga Sundalo’t Pulis sa Engkwentro sa Sorsogon (Soldiers and Police Seized Two High-Caliber Weapons in the Encounter in Sorsogon) (By 9ID)

Camp Elias Angeles, San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur – Ilang dekalibreng armas ang nasamsam ng pinag-isang pwersa ng mga sundalo’t pulis matapos nilang makasagupa ang ilang miyembro ng Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) sa Pilar, Sorosogon kaninang umaga.

Kabilang sa mga armas na ito ay ang dalawang M16 Rifle, dalawang anti-personnel mines, isang Molotov, sampung cellphone, mga makateroristang dokumento at mga personal na kagamitan ng mga rebelde.

Bago naitala ang nasabing pangyayari ay nakatanggap ng impormasyon ang mga otoridad sa umano’y presensiya ng mga armadong kalalakihan sa may pagitan ng Barangay San Vicente Grande, Daraga Albay at Barangay Catamlangan at Pinagsalog ng bayan ng Pilar kung saan agad nilang beneripika na nagresulta sa 15 minutong palitan ng putok.

Wala namang naitalang nasugatan o namatay na tropa sa nasabing insidente habang inaalam pa sa bahagi ng mga terorista dahil sa mga bakas ng dugo sa lugar.

Muli namang nanawagan si Major General Adonis Bajao ang Commander ng 9th Infantry (Spear) Division, Philippine Army at Joint Task Force Bicolandia sa mga miyembro ng CTG na sumuko na lamang at buksan ang kanilang puso’t-isipan sa pagbabago ng kanilang pananaw sa buhay kasama ang Puong Maykapal.

“Hinihikayat ko po ang mga miyembro ng CTG na sumuko na lamang at maging bahagi ng pagbabago ng ating komunidad tungo sa tunay na kapayapaan. Katatapos lamang po ng ating paggunita sa National Bible Day nitong Lunes, nawa’y sa pamamagitan nito ay mabuksan na rin ang inyong mga puso’t isipan upang baguhin na ang inyong mga pananaw sa buhay”, ani MGen. Adonis Bajao.

Ito na ang ikalimang engkwentrong naitala ngayong taon kabilang na ang naganap sa Sorsogon noong Enero 15 at Enero 28, at ang pinaka-unang magkasabay na engkwentro noong nakaraang Enero 9 sa Albay at sa Masbate kung saan nasamsam sa Baleno at Aroroy, ang matataas na kalibre ng baril na kinabibilangan ng: dalawang M16 rifle, isang (1) M-60 machine gun; isang (1) M14 7.62 rifle; isang (1) M4 5.56 na rifle, samu’t-saring mga bala at mga maka-teroristang dokumento.

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Kalinaw News: BIFF members abandon their group, primed to begin peaceful life

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 2, 2023): BIFF members abandon their group, primed to begin peaceful life

Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City, on February 2, 2023

Wednesday, three Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) members turned themselves in to the military in Maguindanao del Sur.

Maj. Gen. Alex Rillera, who is in charge of Joint Task Force Central, said that the former violent extremists turned themselves in to Lt. Col. Edwin Alburo, who is in charge of the 40th Infantry Battalion, in the afternoon of February 1, 2023, at the unit’s headquarters in Barangay Kabengi, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur.

Two of the personalities who turned themselves in used to be in the BIFF-Karialan Faction, and the other one used to be in the Bungos Faction. They gave over a 7.62mm Sniper rifle, a cal. 50 Sniper rifle, and a 40mm rocket-propelled grenade launcher.

People who turned themselves in said they could no longer handle the hardships they faced while trying to avoid the government forces. While they are hiding, they are hungry, tired, and afraid for their lives.

The 40IB is taking care of the three former BIFF members while they fill out paperwork and get a debriefing from a guard.

Western Mindanao Command Chief, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, lauded the military forces under Joint Task Force Central for their relentless efforts to end terrorism in Central Mindanao. “As the former commander of the 6th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Central, I am proud of our Kampilan troopers who remain steadfast in performing their respective duties and working with the local government officials and stakeholders to attain peace in the region.”

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https://www.kalinawnews.com/biff-members-abandon-their-group-primed-to-begin-peaceful-life/

CPP/Ang Bayan: NPA mounts ambush in Sorsogon, sniping ops in Negros

Propaganda article from the English language edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Philippine Revolution Web Central (PRWC) Website (Jan 21, 2023): NPA mounts ambush in Sorsogon, sniping ops in Negros

 

This article is available in PilipinoBisaya

January 21, 2023

Three fascist soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) were killed in armed actions of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros and Sorsogon on January 15.

The NPA-Sorsogon ambushed the 18-man operating unit of the 22nd IB and CAFGU in Barangay Calmayon, Juban, Sorsogon. A CAFGU member was killed while two others were injured. The ambushed unit is part of the troops operating in the adjacent barangays of Calmayon, Maalo and Calateo in the town of Juban and Barangay Calpi and Dolos in Bulan since 2020.

The NPA-Central Negros mounted consecutive snipe operations on the same day. Two soldiers were killed. Red fighters first sniped the troops of the 62nd IB in Sitio Palasan, Barangay Guba, Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental. By 6 o’clock in the evening, snipers aimed at the soldiers in Sitio Batang-batangan, Barangay Bucalan, Canlaon City.

[Ang Bayan is the official news organ of the Communist Party of the Philippines and is issued by the CPP Central Committee. It provides news about the work of the Party as well as its analysis of and views on current issues. Ang Bayan comes out fortnightly and is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Ilokano, Waray, Hiligaynon and English.]

https://philippinerevolution.nu/2023/01/21/npa-mounts-ambush-in-sorsogon-sniping-ops-in-negros/

CPP/Ang Bayan: Police surfaces 2 disappeared Cebu activists

Propaganda article from the English language edition of Ang Bayan posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Philippine Revolution Web Central (PRWC) Website (Jan 21, 2023): Police surfaces 2 disappeared Cebu activists

This article is available in PilipinoBisaya

January 21, 2023

State forces were compelled to release two Cebuano activists on January 16 after calls for them to be surfaced snowballed. Dyan Gumanao and Armand Dayoha were forced into a waiting van by men who identified themselves as police officers at a port of Cebu on January 10 at noon in front of numerous witnesses. They were taken to a safehouse where they were subjected to psychological torture. They were dropped on January 16 at a resort in the town of Carmen after the family released photos of their abduction.

Gumanao is the coordinator of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers for Region 7 while Dayoha is a volunteer for a Cebu chapter of the Alliance of Health Workers. Both graduated from the University of the Philippines-Cebu.

In a video taken by a witness, the two can be seen being forced into a gray-colored SUV parked on the part of the port where private vehicles are not allowed. Before this video surfaced, port officials, police and the crew of the ship denied knowledge of a “kidnapping incident” in the area that day. The family and human rights groups are calling for an independent investigation into the abduction, to look into the involvement not only of the police, but also of the port and its personnel.

Killing. On the neighboring island of Negros, the military killed two farmers and attempted to kill another in the past two weeks. As in other cases, the military claimed the victims died in encounters with NPA units.

In Guihulngan City, soldiers of the 62nd IB killed Orlando Fat in Sitio Banderahan, Barangay Trinidad on January 10. They attempted to kill Rodrigo Pasinabo in Sityo Cambaogon on January 15.

These are part of the large-scale combat operation of the 62nd IB in the border barangays of Guihulngan City, Canlaon City and Moises Padilla.

In Himamaylan City, soldiers of the 94th IB killed 49-year-old farmer Jose Gonzalez in Purok Maliko-liko, Sityo Cunalom, Barangay Carabalan on January 9.

[Ang Bayan is the official news organ of the Communist Party of the Philippines and is issued by the CPP Central Committee. It provides news about the work of the Party as well as its analysis of and views on current issues. Ang Bayan comes out fortnightly and is published in Pilipino, Bisaya, Ilokano, Waray, Hiligaynon and English.]

https://philippinerevolution.nu/2023/01/21/police-surfaces-2-disappeared-cebu-activists/