INFO DRIVE. The Army's 84th Infantry Battalion conducts an information and education campaign to counter the deceptive recruitment strategies of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA), particularly among the indigenous peoples. Some 45 Dumagat and Aeta tribe members attended the information drive conducted in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija on Monday (June 13, 2022). (Photo courtesy of 7ID, PA) BALER, Aurora - The Philippine Army is stepping up its information and education drive to counter the deceptive recruitment strategies of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA), particularly among the indigenous peoples (IP). Col. Enrico Gil C. Ileto, commander of the 84th Infantry Battalion (84IB) under the 7ID, said on Wednesday that aside from students, the IPs are among the most vulnerable sectors for deception and exploitation by the communist terrorist groups (CTGs). To save the IPs from CTGs' recruitment and exploitation,
INFORMATION DRIVE. The Philippine Army conducts an information drive on the extortion scheme of the CPP-NPA in Carranglan town, Nueva Ecija province attended by 54 individuals from the business sector on Tuesday (June 7, 2022). 1st Lt. Arnold A Quinon, civil-military operations officer of Army's 84th Infantry Battalion, said on Friday (June 10, 2022) that businessmen are being targeted by the rebels to generate funds for their terrorist activities. (Photo courtesy of 7ID, Philippine Army) FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija - An official of the Philippine Army is asking for the support and cooperation of the business sector in this province to put an end to the communist terrorist groups' (CTGs) extortion scheme. 1st Lt. Arnold A. Quinon, civil military operations officer of the Army's 84th Infantry (Victorious) Battalion under the 7th Infantry Division (7ID), said on Friday the support of all stakeholders is necessary to put a stop to the extortion activities of the Communist Part
IP SHELTER. Houses inside the tribal village of the Higaonon indigenous community in Sitio Eva, Barangay Samay in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental. The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Region 10 and the Army's 4th Infantry Division have started discussions on building more houses for indigenous people. (PNA photo by Nef Luczon) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development in Region 10 (DHSUD-10) has begun preparations for expanding a housing community of Indigenous Peoples (IP) in Northern Mindanao in partnership with the Army's 4th Infantry Division (4ID). DHSUD-10 Director Ariel Abragan has met with Maj. Gen. Wilbur Mamawag, 4ID commander, on how building more IP villages in the region will become one of the key projects under peace building in the hinterlands. "This project fills the gap in our long-standing fight against insurgency. By providing basic shelter to our indigenous communities, the government is a step clo
FOR DEPLOYMENT. Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police personnel are seen in formation at the Police Regional Office-10 in Camp Alagar, Cagayan de Oro City. According to the 4th Infantry Division, some 4,000 soldiers are being deployed until Sunday (May 8, 2022) to act as security force multipliers in the May 9 elections. (Photo courtesy of 4ID) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY-The Army's 4th Infantry Division (4ID) has started deploying 4,000 military personnel throughout Northern Mindanao to serve as security force multipliers in the May 9 elections. Maj. Gen. Wilbur Mamawag, 4ID commander, said the troop deployment will continue until Sunday in various parts of Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions. "With various task forces activated and operationalized, we shall continue to monitor and take appropriate actions in any election-related issues," Mamawag said in a statement Thursday evening. Mamawag instructed the troops to "remain steadfast" in their
PROVISIONAL BATTALION. The Army's 1st Infantry Division (ID) activates Wednesday (April 20, 2022) a provincial battalion to guard the conduct of the May 9 national and local elections in its areas of jurisdiction in western Mindanao. The battalion is composed of organic personnel and soldiers undergoing career and specialization courses at the 1st Division Training School. (Photo courtesy of the 1ID) ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Army's 1st Infantry Division (1ID) has activated a provisional battalion to augment security forces that will be ensuring the honest and peaceful conduct of the forthcoming election within its area of responsibility in western Mindanao. Maj. Gen. Generoso Ponio, 1ID commander, said Thursday that the battalion is composed of organic personnel and soldiers undergoing career and specialization courses at the 1st Division Training School. "The battalion was activated Wednesday as additional troops are needed to provide the necessary security requirements for t