NEW LIFE. Five former combatants of the New People's Army in Sultan Kudarat pose with their rifles after their peaceful surrender to the Army's 7th Infantry Battalion in Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat on Thursday (Jan. 3, 2022). The surrenderers will be enrolled in the government's Enhanced - Comprehensive Local Integration Program to start a new life. (Photo courtesy of 6ID) CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao - Four communist New People's Army (NPA) sub-commanders and a female political guide have surrendered to authorities in Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat to return to a peaceful life with their families, the military here reported Friday. Lt. Col. Rommel Valencia, Army's 7th Infantry Battalion (IB) commander, said the five rebels yielded to government troopers in Barangay Kapaya, Bagumbayan, on Thursday afternoon. He identified the surrenderers as alias Wendel, a squad leader under "My Phone" Platoon; alias Elagan, a team leader under NPA Platoon "Bagdad;" ali
SURRENDER. Kalamansig Mayor Rolando Garcia (in blue shirt) receives a rifle from one of the six New People's Army rebels who voluntarily surrendered with their firearms during ceremonies held at the municipal government center of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat on Sunday (Oct. 17, 20231). Looking on are military commanders Lt. Col Allen Van L Estrera of the 37th Infantry Battalion (2nd from right) and Colonel Eduardo B. Gubat (right), the 603rd Brigade commander. (Photo courtesy of 6ID) CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao - The military's two-pronged approach in dealing with communist combatants in the mountains of Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat has turned out to be effective, an Army officer here said Monday. "The two-pronged approach is a continuous military pressure against rebels, and at the same time highlighting the government's offer for them to rejoin the mainstream society peacefully," Lt. Col Allen Van L. Estrera, Army's 37th Infantry Battalion (37IB) commander, told r
7th Infantry (TAPAT) Battalion celebrated its 48th year of honest service to the people of Sultan Kudarat with the theme “Serbisyong Tapat Para Sa Lahat”. The celebration was held at the 7IB headquarters, Old Capitol, Barangay Kalawag II, Isulan, Sultan Kudarat on July 1, 2021.
Major General Juvymax R. Uy, the Division Commander of the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division and Commander of the Joint Task Force Central graced the occasion as Guest of Honor and Speaker. Also in attendance was Sultan Kudarat Chief Executive Officer, Governor Suharto ‘Teng’ Mangudadatu, Ph.D.
Highlight of the unit’s anniversary was the Awarding of Medals to the top-performing TAPAT Troopers and the giving of Plaque of Appreciation to Hon. Mangudadatu.