Another Agnor village disowns CPP-NPA
terrorist; NPA members surrender
By
1Lt Roel Maglalang
BUENAVISTA,
Agusan del Norte, May 9 – While another barangay in the municipality of
Buenavista, Agusan del Norte declares the Communist Party of the Philippines -
New Peoples Army (CPP-NPA) Terrorists and its Allied Organization persona
non-grata (PNG), two regular NPA members, four Militia ng Bayan and 27 members
of Underground Movement (UGMO) pledge their loyalty and allegiance to the
government on May 6, 2019.
The
barangay council unanimously declared the CNTs and their cahoots as PNG in
their area.
They
voiced out their manifestation that the people are fed-up on the deception,
extortion and manipulation of the CNTs in their community.
Moreover,
an NPA regular member alias Maymay turned-in one cal. 45 pistol as a sign that
he is leaving the underground organization.
He
said “grabe gyud akong nasinatian sa ilalom sa grupong CPP-NPA. Ang ilang mga
pasalig wala natuman. Akong pamilya na ingon nila suportahan, napasagdan. Ang
ilang propaganda puro pamakak (I had a bitter experience being with the NPA in
the underground organization. All their promises were not fulfilled. My family
did not receive any support from them. Their propaganda are all lies).”
Meanwhile,
Lieutenant Colonel Francisco L. Molina Jr, Commanding Officer, 23rd Infantry
Battalion commended the Barangay Officials and residents of Brgy Simbalan in
their pursuit for a peaceful environment.
“Our
soldiers are committed in its mandate of serving the people and securing the
land.
We are happy that the people are now helping
by declaring the CNTs as PNG,” he said.
“We
also encourage the members of the CNTs to stop doing criminal and terroristic
activities. Instead, they must join us in pursuit of peace and progress. We
partner with other agencies in pushing for development in geographically,
isolated and disadvantaged areas,” Ltc Molina added. (CMO Officer, 23IB PA/PIA
Agusan del Norte)
CAFGU member sacrifices life, saves
villagers from NPAs
SAN
AGUSTIN, Surigao del Sur, May 9 – Approximately 30 Communist New People’s Army
Terrorists (CNTs) deliberately fired on the Community Support Teams,
operationally controlled by the 3rd Special Forces (3SF) Battalion, Philippine
Army, while on immersion in Sitio Magkahunao, Barangay Buhisan, San Agustin,
this province.
Government
troops immediately fired back to protect themselves from the perpetrators.
Close Air Support (CAS) was also employed to loosen the strong resistance of
the CNTs attack and to facilitate the extrication of the government forces.
The
firefight lasted for 30 minutes, which resulted in the untimely demise of CAFGU
Active Auxiliaries (CAA) Angelo Mariano, 32 years old and a resident of
Barangay Magaud, Loreto, Agusan del Sur.
Lt.
Col. Joey Baybayan, Commander of 3SF Battalion, said that the deployment of the
Community Support Program (CSP) teams started last May 2, 2019 which aims to
establish and develop disaster and conflict resilient communities in San
Agustin.
“CAA
Mariano is among the CSP operators deployed in Sitio Magkahunao in order to
achieve long lasting peace and development. He lost his life fighting to
protect the people from the terroristic acts of the CNTs,” he said.
Baybayan
further said that the 3rd Special Forces Battalion grieves as they lost a
comrade.
“We
also extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family and friends of CAA Mariano,”
he added.
“His
death is a clear manifestation of his heroism and patriotism; always ready
sacrifice everything at the expense of losing his own life. His sacrifice will
not go in vain for the battalion will seek justice and file appropriate
criminal charges against the CNT perpetrators,” Baybayan said. (3SFBn/401st
Brigade, PA/PIA-Agusan del Sur)
