SEIZED. The anti-personnel mines, high-powered firearm and ammunition seized by the military after an armed encounter in Barangay Motorpool, Tubod, Surigao del Norte last Jan. 16, 2022. The encounter broke out after the troopers responded to a report from civilians on the presence of NPA rebels in the area. (Photo courtesy of 30IB) BUTUAN CITY - The military seized several anti-personnel mines (APMs), a high-powered firearm and assorted ammunition after an armed encounter with communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels in the hinterlands of Barangay Motorpool, Tubod, Surigao del Norte on Sunday. In a statement Monday, the Army's 30th Infantry Battalion (30IB) said troopers carried out security operations following reports of the presence of NPA rebels extorting and harassing the residents in the area. "A 15-minute gunfight immediately ensued after our troops were fired by the rebels upon arriving in the area," the statement read. The military said the rebels were report
DISMANTLED NPA SUB-REGIONAL GROUP. Leaders and members of the New People's Army's (NPA) Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) 5 have surrendered to the government on Jan. 13, 2022, which caused the total dismantling of the unit. Lt. Gen. Greg Almerol, commander of the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) said the dismantling of SRC5 is also leading to the end of the Southern Mindanao Regional Command (SMRC). (PNA photo by Che Palicte) MAWAB, Davao de Oro- The Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) confirmed on Monday that they have successfully dismantled the New People's Army's (NPA) Sub-Regional Committee (SRC) 5, Southern Mindanao Regional Command (SMRC), after 12 of its mostly top-ranking leaders surrendered on January 13. In a press briefing at the 10th Infantry Division (10ID) headquarters here, Lt. Gen. Greg Almerol, the Eastmincom commander, said the surrenderers suffered defeat during an encounter in the hinterlands of Sitio Minalong, Barangay Kahusayan, Kitaotao, Bukid
Eastmincom Commander Lt. Gen. Greg T. Almerol (File photo) PANACAN, Davao City - The Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) capped off the year 2021 by neutralizing more than 2,071 combatants and supporters of the New People's Army (NPA), the armed group of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). In a statement Monday, Lt. Gen. Greg T. Almerol, commander of Eastmincom, said through their intensified focused military operations and the strong support of the communities, local government units, and former rebels and cadres, a total of 70 NPA rebels were killed in combat operations; 147 were apprehended, arrested and captured; 630 capitulated; and 1,224 allies withdrew their support for the CPP-NPA. He said the government troops have also recovered 690 high-powered and low-powered firearms through combat operations and surrender, and around 97 landmines. "Our troops have proven their true mettle not only in combat operations but also in times of crisis. Navigating through th