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Gihangyo sa gobyerno ang mga rebeldeng NPA nga mosurender sa dili pa matapos ang amnestiya

Posted on January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 by Melchor Madera

Ang taas nga opisyal sa militar sa Bukidnon nag-awhag sa mga myembro sa New People’s Army (NPA) nga molihok dayon

Sumala sa report sa PIA Bukidnon, si Brig. Gen. Michele B. Anayron Jr., komandante sa 403rd Infantry Brigade, niingon nga ang amnestiya dili magpadayon hangtod sa kahangturan. Gipahibalo kini ni Anayron sa panahon sa pakigsulti sa Bukidnon Interaction niadtong Enero 12, 2025, nga nadungog sa 15 KBP-accredited radio stations sa Bukidnon

Gipadayag sa gobyerno ang 2025 peace and development road map, nga naglakip sa usa ka programa sa reintegration sa mga kanhi myembro sa NPA pinaagi sa pagtanyag sa pinansyal nga tabang ug pagbansay sa panginabuhi.

Ang pag-awhag sa mga rebeldeng NPA nga nagpadayon sa paglihok sa mga hinterland nga mosurender sa dili pa matapos ang programa sa amnestiya sa Marso sunod tuig. Ingon ni Anayron, ang plano bahin sa Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) usa ka haligi sa reintegration ug peacebuilding efforts.

Gisubli niya ang gibug-aton sa paglihok karon aron makuha ang usa ka malinawon ug mabungahon nga kinabuhi, tungod kay ang bintana sa amnestiya naghatag og gamay nga higayon alang sa pag-usab sa mga rebelde nga dili mahadlok sa pag-prosekusyon. (melbmadera)

Ang programa naglihok ubos sa Executive Order No. 70, nga nag-organisar sa tibuok nasud nga pamaagi aron maabot ang paglakip ug malungtaron nga kalinaw. Ang direktiba nagtukod sa National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), nga nag-uswag sa kolaborasyon sa mga ahensya sa gobyerno. (melbmadera)

87 NPA Rebels Surrender in Bukidnon

Posted on January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 by cmn

SAN FERNANDO, Bukidnon (January 27, 2025) — Eighty-seven members of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 89th Infantry Battalion (89IB) in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte, on Friday

Lt. Col. Antonio Bulao, commander of the 89IB, introduced the former rebels and presented 17 firearms they surrendered during a ceremony in Barangay Nacabuklad, San Fernando. The group includes 54 regular NPA members, 29 Militiang Bayan members, and four mass supporters from the NPA’s Sub-Regional Committee 2 of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (SRC 2, NCMRC).

Each of the 87 former rebels received ₱10,000 as immediate cash assistance, along with individual identification cards.

Datu Jimboy Mandagit, also known as Waway and a former high-ranking NPA member, encouraged his former comrades to surrender and take advantage of the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-Clip) and amnesty offerings.

“I extend my gratitude to the Army for providing a wonderful opportunity for those of us who were victims of a false communist doctrine and became insurgents,” Mandagit stated in the local vernacular. “I urge the rest of our comrades to surrender because the government is always ready to help us,” he added.

The ceremony was witnessed by Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores, MGen. Allan Hambala, commander of the 10th Infantry Division, BGen. Marion Angcao, commander of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade, Municipal Mayor Rogelio Yeke, and other local officials.

In his message, Hambala assured the returning rebels of government support to help them start new lives. Yeke also promised to deliver projects aimed at improving farm-to-market roads and education for families in remote villages.

Flores expressed his gratitude and support for the former rebels’ return to the fold of the law. (The Manila Times)

Northern Mindanao Inflation Drops to 2.6% in December 2024

Posted on January 10, 2025January 18, 2025 by cmn

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-10 reported that the headline inflation rate in Northern Mindanao for December 2024 was 2.6 percent, down from 4.8 percent in December 2023 and 2.7 percent in November 2024

PSA-10 Regional Director Janith Aves attributed the slowdown mainly to lower inflation in food and non-alcoholic beverages, which dropped to 1.8 percent in December from 2.9 percent in November.

Key food categories, including cereals, meat, and dairy, showed slower price increases in December. Cereal inflation fell from 6.0 percent in November to 2.2 percent, while meat inflation dropped from 2.1 percent to 1.3 percent.

Alcoholic beverages and tobacco also contributed to the decline, with inflation dropping to 7.7 percent in December from 8.2 percent in November. Meanwhile, cigarettes and spirits experienced slower price increases.

Health-related services also recorded a minor inflation reduction, from 5.7 percent in November to 5.6 percent in December, due to slower price hikes in inpatient services, medicines, and diagnostic products.

“The key contributors to the overall inflation in Health were inpatient curative and rehabilitative services, with an inflation rate of 12.5 percent in December 2024, slower than the 12.9 percent in November 2024. Medicines, vaccines, and other pharmaceutical preparations recorded an inflation rate of 3.2 percent, a decrease from 3.3 percent in November 2024. Medical diagnostic products had an inflation rate of 5.3 percent in December 2024, compared to 6.1 percent in the previous month,” Aves explained.

The Department of Health (DOH)-10 noted possible reasons for the rising costs of medicines, vaccines, and other pharmaceutical preparations.

Jovita Sarip, Statistician II of DOH-10, pointed out that transport costs for medicines and vaccines are potential factors. She mentioned that maintaining the cold chain, essential for preserving vaccine efficacy, likely contributes to higher costs. (Apipa P. Bagumbaran/PIA-10)

36 Ex-NPA Rebels Surrender in Bukidnon

Posted on January 10, 2025January 18, 2025 by cmn

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Thirty-six former New People’s Army (NPA) leaders and combatants recently surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 403rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. They were presented to the Bukidnon provincial government on January 10 at Camp Osito Bahian, Malaybalay City

The surrenderees turned over 55 high-powered firearms, including an M-60 machine gun, and pledged allegiance to the government.

Brigadier General Michele Anayron Jr., commander of the 403rd Brigade, expressed gratitude to the former rebels, calling their surrender a significant step towards peace and stability in Northern Mindanao.

“Akong pagpasalamat sa atong mga sundalo, pulis, local government units, civil society organizations, ug concerned citizens for participating in the ELCAC campaign. Kini nga kampanya involves municipal, provincial, and line agencies. Naa sila gatabang sa ato pinaagi sa paghatag sa support services sama sa livelihood assistance, skills training, ug uban pa, aron masulbad ang insurgency problem sa nasud labi na dinhi sa atong probinsya sa Bukidnon,” he said.

(I thanked the military, police, local government units, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens. They help provide support services, such as livelihood assistance and skills training, to address the insurgency problem in the country, especially here in Bukidnon.)

He urged remaining insurgents to surrender and embrace peace.

Arnel Arcaya, alias Sky, a former NPA leader, shared his difficult experiences within the rebel group and thanked the government for supporting his reintegration into society.

In a press conference, Arcaya expressed his desire to leave his past behind and start anew, inspired by the government’s reintegration efforts.

The military credited Cong. Jonathan Keith T. Flores of the 2nd Congressional District for facilitating the surrender of former NPA leaders, highlighting the success of the whole-of-nation approach.

Cong. Flores emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation in defeating insurgency and thanked the surrendered NPA members for rejoining society.

“The presence of government agencies in the mountains, delivering essential services to marginalized communities, has encouraged many to return to peaceful lives,” he said. (Bernadith G. Epan/PIA 10-Bukidnon)

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)

Fire Insp. Salga gipasidunggan

Posted on May 31, 2024May 30, 2024 by Diego M. Hidalgo

Gitunol ang pasidungog ngadto kang Fire Inspector Mary Ranilie Ladrillo Salga

Nahigayon ang pagtunol niadtong Mayo 21, 2024 didto sa Sangguniang Panlunsod (SP) Session Hall sa Old City Hall building sa Malaybalay City atol sa 92nd regular session sa SP.

Kaniadtong Abril 16 atol sa 87th regular session sa SP, giduso ni Konsehal Zoltan Dindo D. Dinlayan nga hatagan og Recognition si Salga isip Top six nga nag-graduate sa Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) LAYAG-DIWA Class of 2024.

Si Fire Inspector Salga gikan sa Barangay 10 sa Malaybalay City.

Siya kinamagulangang anak sa kanhing empleyado sa City Government of Malaybalay nga si late Ramon Salga ug Nelly L. Salga.

Produkto siya sa Malaybalay City Central School (MCCS), Bukidnon National High School (BNHS) ug Cagayan de Oro College (COC) sa wala pa siya nisulod sa PNPA. (Diego M. Hidalgo)

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)

21 NPA mitahan sa Malaybalay

Posted on January 27, 2024February 3, 2024 by cmn

Mibalik na sa meanstream society ang 21 ka kanhi miyembro sa New People’s Army (NPA)

Ang grupo matod pa ubos sa Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) 2 sa NPA-Communist Terrorist Group nga kaniadto Guerilla Front 89.

Sumala sa kasayoran sa Facebook Page ni Malaybalay City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, mitahan sila kaniadtong Enero 21, 2024.

Gidawat sila ni Mayor Pabillaran inubanan usab sa tropa sa Regional Intelligence Unit sa PNP 10 ug 1003rd Battalion ug pakigtimbayayong sa 48IB ug sa atong mga kaigsuonang lumad.

Ang Gobyerno padayon nga nanawagan sa mga rebelde nga mosurender ug magsugod og bag-ong kinabuhi.

Kahinumdoman nga nagpabilin pa sa impluwensya sa NPA ang pipila ka mga barangay sa Malaybalay.

Mangani, niadtong Disyembre 25, 2023, napulo ka mga miyembro sa NPA ang napatay sa pag-atake sa military sa hilit nga bahin sa Sityo Kiito sa Barangay Can-ayan sa Dakbayan. (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)

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