Army, PNP conduct joint counter-insurgency
training in Surigao Norte
By 1Lt. Wilfredo
F. Quilang
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte,
Aug. 27 -- “Proficient and ready for the next mission,” the 30th Infantry
Python Battalion (30IB), Philippine Army and 2nd Surigao del Norte Provincial
Mobile Force Company (2nd SDN PMFC), Philippine National Police (PNP) said out
loud during the closing ceremony of the 30IB-2nd SDN PMFC Inter-Operability
Training on August 9, 2019 at the 30IB headquarters, Brgy. Sta Cruz, Placer,
Surigao del Norte.
Aligned to the “whole-of-nation”
approach by virtue of the issuance of Executive Order (EO) No. 70, series of
2018 to combat terrorism and violent extremism, the participating trainees completed
the four-day training that focused on enhancing the tactical competencies and
leadership skills of every man in uniform.
“We recognize the efforts of the
men and women of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and PNP whose love for the
country is paramount than their personal happiness, comfort and convenience.
Congratulations to our partners, the highly dedicated peacekeepers. Our
province is proud of your efforts in organizing this kind of
activity,” said Cayetano Recabo, board member of District II, Surigao del
Norte.
Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey
Villarosa, acting commanding officer of 30IB said that the objective of said
training is to jointly enhance the capability to provide a secure and safe
environment in the province so that the local government units and other
agencies will be able to bring their services to the geographically isolated
and disadvantage areas (GIDAS) like LASICAM or Brgy. Lahi, Sico-Sico,
Camaman-onan.
Meanwhile, Col. Cerilo C. Balaoro,
Jr., deputy brigade commander of the 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade said
that the PNP and the AFP inter-operability training is a very commendable
initiative of both 30IB and the 2nd SDN PMFC to enhance their operational
effectiveness.
He further stated that before, the
police and the military works hand-in-hand in suppressing the insurgency. Upon
the proclamation of RA 8551 also known as the PNP Reform and Reorganization
Act, the PNP then focused on law enforcement. However, with the proclamation of
EO 546 Series of 2006, the PNP was tasked to once again take an active support
role to the AFP in suppressing insurgency.
After the training, the 2nd PMFC
and the 30IB are expected to be more aggressive in the conduct of
counter-insurgency operations to maintain the peace and security in Surigao del
Norte. (Acting Civil-Military Operations Officer, 30IB/PIA-Surigao del Norte)
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