ISABELA Three former members of the communist terrorist group (CTG) who surrendered last month tipped-off government troops on the location of the remaining firearms of the CTG which led to their discovery and confiscation in Isabela.
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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
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
SURRENDERED.Five members of the New People's Army surrendered together with three high-powered firearms in Ilagan City and Nueva Vizcaya on October 14 and 15, 2021. The surrenderers claimed they are tired of running and hiding from government forces. (Photo courtesy of 5thID photo) CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela-Five members of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered together with three high-powered firearms in Ilagan City and Nueva Vizcaya on October 14 and 15, respectively, the military said Saturday. Army Maj. Jekyll Julian Dulawan, 5th Infantry Division spokesperson, identified the surrenderers as alias Nethan, 29, squad leader; alias Gerber, 26, squad vice leader; alias Jazzel, 27, all of Squad Uno; alias Rey, 27, team leader of Squad Dos; alias Rod, 51, Giyang Pampulitika of Squad Tres; all are from the Regional Sentro de Grabidad (RSDG) of the Regional Operations Command under Komiteng Rehiyon-Cagayan Valley (KR-CV). They all yielded to the troops of 95th I