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Sgt. Pairat sa 8IB napili nga best NCO sa ‘Tribute to Soldiers’ awards sa The Manila Times

Posted on August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 by Melchor Madera

Si Sergeant Jerwen Pairat, ang napili nga Best Non-Commissioned Officer for Community Service ubos sa Civil Service Category sa ‘Tribute to Soldiers’ Awards sa The Manila Times

Ang awarding ceremony gipahigayon sa Manila Hotel sa Metro Manila niadtong Agosto Lunes, sumala sa kasayoran sa militar.

Si Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. uban ni Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr., ang nitunol sa award ngadto kay Sgt. Pairat.

Si Pairat isa ka Squad Leader sa Mobile Community Support Sustainment Team (MCSST) ubos sa Bravo Company sa eight Infantry Battalion, fourth Infantry Division nga nakabase sa Impasug-ong, Bukidnon.

Ang MCSST ubos ni Sgt. Si Pairat gipakatap sa hilit nga mga dapit sa Bukidnon aron padayon nga magmonitor ug magpalig-on sa mga programa sa gobyerno, busa, mapadayon ang kalinaw ug kalamboan, ilabina sa mga huyang nga komunidad.

Pinaagi niini nga mga paningkamot, ang iyang team nakahimo sa pagpadali sa pagsurender sa pipila ka mga CPP NPA Terrorists (CNTs) sa ilang lugar, nga miresulta sa pagkunhod sa gidaghanon sa mga miyembro sa CTG ug sa ilang firepower.

Ang bag-o nilang nahimo mao ang pagsurender sa mga CNT ubos sa Squad 3 sa Headquarters Force Neo sa North Central Mindanao Regional Committee. (melbmadera)

NPA combatant killed in Bukidnon

Posted on August 30, 2024August 30, 2024 by Melchor Madera

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – An alleged New People’s Army (NPA) combatant was killed during an encounter with 8th Infantry Battalion personnel in the hinterland of Sitio Bendum, Brgy. Busdi, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on August 19, 2024

In a statement, the military identified him as Norbet Sarinao Lipanda @Omar, squad leader of Squad 2, Headquarters Force NEO of the NPA’s North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC).

The 8IB also recovered an M16 assault rifle, a bandolier with three (3) magazines loaded with live ammunitions, a bag, communication devices, and other subversive materials.

Charlie Company of the army’s 8IB was involved in a 15-minute skirmish with around four NPA rebels, including Lipanda.

Before the aforementioned armed clash, the local population notified 8IB about the presence of an armed group performing extortion, food foraging, and coercing farmers to facilitate their food supplies.

Due to this threat, the unit immediately conducted intensified military operations in the area.

The 8IB expressed gratitude to the residents who reported suspicious activity to local officials and law enforcement agencies.

Lt. Col. Marc Bien Stevens J. Deslante, commander of the 8IB, stated that the 8IB will always be “dependable partners” in ensuring peace and order in the province of Bukidnon. (melbmadera)

7 NPA rebels yield to 8IB in Bukidnon

Posted on May 31, 2024May 30, 2024 by Melchor Madera

IMPASUG-ONG, Bukidnon (May 29, 2024) – Another seven (7) regular members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the army’s 8th Infantry Battalion (IB) on May 24, 2024, following talks

The former rebels are currently in the custody of the 8IB, which is supervised by LTC. Marc Bien Stevens J. Deslante, the commanding officer.

They were presented to Governor Rogelio Neil P. Roque, Impasug-ong Mayor Anthony Uy, and other government officials on May 29.

A ceremonial turnover of firearms was also held at the multi-purpose hall of 8IB Headquarters here.

Brigadier General Michele Anayron Jr., commander of the 403rd Brigade of the army’s 4th Infantry Division, which has operational control over 8IB, confirmed that the seven rescued friends are members of the NPA’s North Central Mindanao Regional Committee’s Headquarter Force NEO.

Anayron stated that the former rebels who surrendered together following negotiations also yielded five high-powered weaponry, consisting of four M16 assault rifles and one AR18.

The seven who renounced the armed struggle were Crisanto Borgios Ligayna alias Tazar, 52, member of squad 3 and former commanding officer of HQF Neo, his wife Jodelyn Castillo Ligayna alias Karina, 50, member of squad 3, and their son Crisante Mantadayun Ligayna alias Jevan, 23, member of squad 3; Tataw Manghomosay Tingkayan alias Tango-tango, 65, member of squad 2, his wife Erna Panhayan Tingkayan alias Christine, 58, member of squad 2; Gena Abansa Altuhan alias MK/Mike, 20, medic of squad 2; and Jonardo Manabudan Mantadayun alias Can, 19, medic of squad 3.

They all hailed from Misamis Oriental, Agusan del Norte, and Agusan del Sur.

Alias Tazar, considered the most senior member of the group, joined the communist cause at the age of 12 in 1983.

He said that while he was the commanding officer of HQF Neo, he had a disagreement with other top NPA officials and that the higher hierarchy then took disciplinary action against him, leading to his demotion.

Tazar went on to say that hardships on the mountain, a shortage of food, a loss of leadership, and fear were the reasons he and six others opted to surrender.

It was discovered that the seven are related, and although coming from neighboring provinces, their family now resides in Bukidnon.

Anayron informed that the newly rescued friends are temporarily in their possession.

Meanwhile, Governor Roque informed the former rebels that the provincial government is aiding them with their basic necessities.

He asked the formers to be patient as they waited for aid from the national government.

Ellen Salumintao, the provincial social welfare and development officer, stated that her office is supporting in the profiling of the rescued companions as one of the criteria for the delivery of assistance from the national government.

She stated that they will assist in the preparation of necessary documentation to be forwarded to the former rebels’ province of origin for financial assistance.

Previously, the provincial government of Bukidnon provided immediate and livelihood assistance to former rebels who surrendered in Bukidnon, but something has changed beginning in January this year.

Salumintao disclosed that “based on new guidelines, starting January this year, a surrenderee who is resident of Bukidnon will be the only one to be given immediate financial assistance worth P15,000.00 and livelihood assistance worth P50,000.00.”

Meanwhile, Anayron said that they are looking into probable legal actions involving the most recent batch of rescued buddies. He also stated that if there are any, they will file a motion for temporary custody just like what they did on the previous batches of former rebels. (melbmadera)

Military seizes firearms, war materials in Quezon

Posted on January 12, 2024February 3, 2024 by cmn

MALAYBALAY CITY (Jan. 07, 2024) – Personnel from the 1003rd Infantry (Raptor) Brigade of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division (10ID) successfully seized three high-powered rifles and several war materials from the New People’s Army (NPA) during an armed encounter on January 5, 2024, at Sitio Mahayahay, Barangay Cawayan, Quezon, Bukidnon

According to the 1003rd IB, the captured items included three M16 rifles, two magazines with ammunition, eight backpacks, medical paraphernalia, food supplies, clothing, other war materials, and subversive documents.

After conducting a focused military operation in the area, the 1003rd IB, led by Brig. General Marion T. Angcao, retrieved the aforementioned materials.

The said items were owned by the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG), specifically the Sub-Regional Sentro De Grabidad (SRSDG) Peddler of NPA’s North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC).

The 10ID commander, Brig. General Allan D. Hambala, reiterates his plea for the remaining members of the CTG, notably in Bukidnon province, to surrender.

“The 10ID conducts military operations through the legitimate use of force against the CTG, ensuring the safety and well-being of the people. Nevertheless, the 10ID remains open to accepting Communist NPA Terrorists willing to lay down their arms and reintegrate into the folds of the law,” Hambala said. (melbmadera)

Members of the 1003rd Infantry (Raptor) Brigade captured high-powered weaponry, war materials, and personal items of the New People’s Army during an arm confrontation in Sitio Mahayahay, Brgy. Cawayan, Quezon, Bukidnon on January 5, 2024. (pr)

Samaron nga NPA nasikop sa Quezon

Posted on January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 by Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah

Nasikop sa militar ang isa ka samaron nga myembro sa New People’s Army (NPA) human gibiyaan sa iyang mga kauban sa Sitio Mahayahay, Brgy. Linabo, Quezon, Bukidnon kaniadtong Disyembre 30, 2023

Sumala sa kasayoran, ang rebelled nasikop sa mga myembro sa 48th Infantry Battalion sa 1003rd Infantry Brigade nga naglihok sa dapit.

Ang nasikop nailang si Alyas Martin/Ligaw, myembro sa Sub-Regional Sentro De Grabidad Peddler, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (SRSDG Peddler, NCMRC) sa Communist Terrorist Group.

Si Alias Martin nakaangkon sa samad pinusilan sa walang tiil ug tuong hita hinungdan gibiyaan siya sa iyang mga kauban sa battlefield sa panagsangka batok militar niadtong Disyembre 27, 2023.

Ang militar mihatag og first aid sa sinikop ug pagkahuman gidala nila kini sa hospital sa Munisipyo sa Quezon.

Nakig-alayon sab ang militar sa Local Government Unit sa Quezon alang sa medical support kay alyas Martin. (Omar Rashid Z. Abdullah)

NPA couple, injured female combatant surrender in Bukidnon

Posted on January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 by cmn

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon (Jan. 02, 2024) – A rebel couple and a wounded female combatant of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the military last week in the southern part of Bukidnon

In a statement, the 10th Infantry Division said the couple surrendered to its field unit, the 1003rd Infantry (Raptor) Brigade at Brgy. Kahusayan, Kitaotao, Bukidnon on Dec. 31, 2023.

The duo were identified as Marjun Otag, also known as Dante/Egale/Bukol, 34, and his party wife Nelly Erespi Otag, 20, also known as Marlyn/Cris.

Otag is the squad leader of Squad 2 and a resident of Sitio Bagong Silang, Brgy. Kahusayan, Kitaotao, Bukidnon.

Meanwhile, Nelly is a squad medic and a resident of Sitio Malungon, Brgy. Kalagangan, San Fernando, Bukidnon.

The third rebel was identified as Emmely Banahan, 18, also known as Yolanda/IG, and a resident of Brgy. Busdi, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon.

Banahan surrendered two days later after the couple yielded due to injuries on her left leg sustained from focused military operations done by 1003rd IB in the same town.

The trio were under the NPA’s Sub-Regional Sentro De Grabidad Peddler of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (SRSDG Peddler, NCMRC).

Brig. General Allan D. Hambala, 10th ID commander expressed his satisfaction with the rebels for heeding the call to surrender instead of evading government forces and choosing to fight back. (melbmadera)

7 NPA fatalities in Bukidnon encounter identified

Posted on January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 by cmn

ILIGAN CITY (Dec. 28, 2023) – The 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division has identified seven out of the ten New People’s Army rebels killed in an encounter with the 403rd Infantry Brigade in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon on Christmas Day

Lt. Col. Anthony A. Bacus, commanding officer of the 8th Infantry Battalion, identified the fatalities as Beverly Sinunta, alias “Ayang,” secretary of Sub-regional Committee 2, Northern

Central Mindanao Regional Committee, her husband, Alfredo Banawan, alias “Alab,” deputy secretary, their daughter, Chen-chen Banawan, alias “Pao” and “Chin-Chin,” residents of Sitio Trukat, Barangay Cawayan, Quezon, Bukidnon; Penita Singaman, alias “Pening,” of Purok 8, Barangay Kalasungay, Malaybalay City; Bebot L. Solinay alias “Ligid,” of Sitio Kadagsangan, Barangay Bulonay, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon; Aurelio Gonsalez, alias “Alvin,” of Zone 8, Barangay Kalasungay, Malaybalay City, and a certain “Louie” from Agusan.

The fatalities were members of the Sub-regional Committee 2, Headquarters Loader, and Regional Sentro de Gravidad (RSDG) Compaq of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee.

Bacus is closely coordinating with different intelligence communities and former rebels for the identification of the three remaining bodies.

Soldiers extricated the bodies on December 26 in Sitio Kieto, Barangay Can-ayan, Malaybalay City, and were taken to Villanueva Funeral Homes in Malaybalay City.

The seven NPA fatalities were identified based on previous data profile, family members, and their former comrades.

The 8th IB informed the families of the fatalities and coordinated with the police and the local government unit for the proper disposition and turnover of the remains.

Major Gen. Jose Maria R. Cuerpo II, 4th Infantry Division commander, said that the identification of the slain communist rebels highlights the sad truth about the membership in the NPA, particularly those holding top leadership, treated it as a family business and took undue advantage to recruit own members of their family to wield power for monetary gains and intentions.

“It is disheartening to discover how the CNT leaders resorted to promoting their own vested interest and agenda using familial connections as means to sustain their business while the lower members are suffering from hunger and fatigue due to our relentless military operations,” Cuerpo said.

He said this exploitation proves that they are irrational criminals who will do everything to maintain their operations, even sacrificing family members.

“Nonetheless, we extend our condolences to the families of the deceased, after all, they are still Filipinos who became victims of the CTG deception and treachery. Their death is a tragic outcome that reflects the continued challenge we face in maintaining peace and security in our
AOR,” Cuerpo said.

“Moreover, rest assured that the 4th ID, in close collaboration with LGU and LGAs, will extend assistance and support to the families of the dead CNTs,” Cuerpo added. (Bonita Ermac/Manila Bulletin)

5 NPA rebels misurender sa Manolo Fortich

Posted on December 2, 2023February 3, 2024 by cmn

Gikatahong mitahan niadtong Nobyembre 25 ngadto sa militar ang lima ka mga miyembro sa rebeldeng New People’s Army (NPA) nga naglihok sa Bukidnon

Gibutyag kini ni Major Gen. Jose Maria Cuerpo II, commander sa 4th Infantry Division (4ID) pinanaagi sa isa ka pamahayag.

Sumala sa report sa Philippine News Agency, si Cuerpo miingon nga ang lima misurender ngadto sa 1st Special Forces Battalion sa Brgy. Mampayag sa Manolo Fortich.

Lakip sa mitahan ang vice commander sa Headquarters Neo sa NPA ubos sa North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC).

Gitahan sab sa lima ang duha AK-47 rifles, duha ka M16 rifles, ug isa ka M14 rifle.

Dugang ni Cuerpo, nga ang mga NPA mitahan human sa intensive military operations nga gipahigayon sa 1st SF Battalion sa ilang area of responsibility. (melbmadera)

NPA rebel killed, 8 firearms seized in Bukidnon, Agusan del Sur

Posted on September 30, 2023October 11, 2023 by cmn

ANOTHER member of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in an encounter with soldiers, who also seized eight firearms in two focused military operations in Bukidnon and Agusan del Sur, on Sept. 22 and 24, 2023

The military identified the slain rebel as Madagi Tumanan, a resident of Barangay Eureka, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental.

Accordingly, soldiers of the 26th Infantry Battalion led by Lt. Col. Sandy Majarocon, under the operational control of the 403rd Infantry Brigade, clashed with more or less five communist terrorists in Barangay Guibonon, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur on Sept. 24, which resulted in the death of Tumanan.

Major Francisco Garello Jr., 4th ID spokesperson, said the soldiers also captured an M16 rifle.

Majacorom said the remains of the rebel would be turned over to the police and eventually to the nearest funeral parlor in Gingoog City.

“We will reach out to the family so that the dead CNT will have a decent burial,” he said.

“We remain committed to the respect of human rights and highly value the sacredness of a body of human beings, contrary to the communist terrorist group’s (CTG’s) criminal actions in abandoning their dead comrade as if it’s nothing after using and pushing him to his grave,” he added.

Meanwhile, on Sept. 22, troops of the 8th Infantry Battalion under commanding officer Lt. Col. Anthony Bacus captured two firearms after an encounter against at least seven rebels in Sitio Kamaca, Barangay Bontongon, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon.

A thorough search and clearing at the nearby creek of said encounter site resulted in the discovery of an arms cache containing an M16 rifle, M203 Grenade Launcher, Cal .30 M1 Garand rifle, and Cal .22 Semi-Automatic Pistol.

Captured items during the encounter include an M1 Garand rifle and Caliber 45 pistol, magazines with ammunition, an anti-personnel mine with a fuse and a detonating cord.

Bacus said residents reported the presence of rebels last week, prompting a military offensive.

“We wanted this criminal group to realize the futility of using violence as a means to advance an agenda. Your soldiers in Bukidnon won’t stop until the CTG criminals will yield and give our people a community free from threat and chaos,” Bacus said.

403rd Brigade Commander BGen. Michele B. Anayron Jr. said they are going after the remaining members of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCRMC), responsible for numerous acts of violence and extortion in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental.

In addition, they also coordinated with other government agencies and the local government unit in Agusan del Sur and Misamis Oriental for some assistance to his family.

Major General Jose Maria R. Cuerpo II, commander of the 4th Infantry Division, said they remain resolute in neutralizing the CTG criminals by reducing their capabilities, disrupting their networks, and preventing their resurgence in the communities.

“We in the 4ID continue to encourage our fellow Filipinos to support our intensified efforts together with our partner agencies under the Task Force to end local communist armed conflict in order to maintain peace and security in the regions. With this, we reaffirm our resolve to combat criminalities and insurgency, ensuring that the people can live free from fear and in an environment conducive to growth and prosperity,” Cuerpo added. (Rhoda Grace Saron/Mindanao Times)

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