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Northern Mindanao Inflation Drops to 2.6% in December 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

21 NPA mitahan sa Malaybalay

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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

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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)

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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)

Arms cache recovered in Talakag

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MALAYBALAY CITY (Jan. 08, 2024) – A joint law enforcement operation involving military and police forces have recovered a cache of high-powered firearms purportedly owned by the New People’s Army (NPA) in a hinterland in Brgy. San Rafael, Talakag, Bukidnon on Jan. 6, 2024

According to the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office (BPPO), a buried sack containing hard metal-like elements was successfully found and unearthed in the area.

The recovered dangerous weapons include five (5) units of M16 Rifles, two (2) M16 lower receivers, one (1) cal .45 pistol, seven units of M16 long magazines, three units of M16 short magazines, 13 units of M14 magazines, and 15 units of AK47 magazines.

The BPPO said the successful seizure of the deadly weaponry was based on the revelation of a surrendered insurgent.

Furthermore, all found objects are being held temporarily by Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) 10 for safekeeping.

It will then be handed up to the Scene of Crime Operatives (SOCO) for forensic analysis and disposal.

In a statement, Police Col. Jovit L. Culaway, OIC of BPPO, urged remaining sympathizers and members of Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) to lay down their guns, return to the folds of government, and give peace a chance. (melbmadera)

Mga napatay nga NPA sa Malaybalay gilubong na

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Gilubong na sa Malaybalay City Cemetery sa Sityo Gabunan, Brgy. Casisang ang pito ka mga myembro sa New People’s Army (NPA) buntag sa Disyembre 29, 2023

Ang pito mao sila si Bebot Sulinay, Louie Bada, Penita Singaman, magtiayong NPA Leader nga sila si Alfredo Banawan ug Beverly Sinunda, ilang anak nga si Angely Banawan ug isa ka Analyn.

Sila lakip sa napulo ka mga NPA nga napatay sa militar sa hilit nga bahin sa Sitio Kiito, Brgy. Can-ayan, Malaybalay City kaniadtong Disyembre 25, 2023.

Mahinumduman nga ang militar migamit sa ilang bag-ong napalit nga mga asset sa ilang operasyon batok sa maong grupo kinsa giingon nga nangandam alang sa anibersaryo sa Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) sa Disyembre 26, 2023. (Diego M. Hidalgo)