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30/06/2022

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29/06/2022

PRESS RELEASE
29 June 2022

Contact: MAJ BRANDY B TANGOB (INF) PA, Civil Military Operations Officer, 403rd Brigade, PA
Contact Number: 0917-719-7444
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44 Former NPA Rebels Vow to Live Renewed Peaceful Lives

Malaybalay City, BUKIDNON - A total of 44 members of Communist Party of the Philippines completed the De-radicalization Program for Former Rebels Batch 1-2022 at Camp Osito Bahian, Malaybalay City on June 27, 2022.

The participants of the said training are mostly from Bukidnon and Agusan del Sur Province. Michael B Mantikinon a.k.a Michael, Front Operational Command, Guerrilla Front Malayag led the group that also include a Political Instructors, Squad Leaders as well as Platoon Medics.

The program was also graced by Ms Marieta D Daa-yata, Social Worker Officer III of DSWD Region 10 as keynote speaker. “Kami nagapasalamat sa atong kasundalohan labi na gyud sa 403rd Brigade sa ilang makanunayon nga pag tabang kaninyo nga nanginahanglan. Ang DSWD isip usa sa mga partner agencies, andam kami nga muhatag sa tanang programa nga para kaninyo nga kanhing membro sa NPA. Kami manghinaot nga tinud-anay na ang inyong pag balik sa atong pang gobyerno. Ug karung hapona kami usab magahatag ug P10,000.00 matag-usa kaninyo isip financial nga ayuda.” said Ms Daa-yata.

The De-radicalization program is the first part of mainstreaming process for former rebels. Once completed, they will then be admitted to the halfway house to be managed by the provincial government of Bukidnon and where they will undergo further trainings and capacity-building while waiting for the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) benefits that they will be receiving.

The training also aims to assist former rebels go back to their old selves’ law-abiding citizens of the community and as God-fearing individuals.

The program started on June 13 and ended this afternoon. During the 15-day training, participants were made to understand their respective roles as peace-building partners of the government to help achieve its peace and development goals.

In her impression during the closing ceremony, Chriza Paluga said, "Ako nagapasalamat niini nga programa sa atong gobyerno, kung diin mas nasabtan nako kung unsa gyud ang gusto mahitabo sa atong pang gobyerno para kanamo nga nahisalaag sa tul-id nga dalan. Ako usab naga-awhag sa among mga kaubanan nga anaa pa sa kabukiran nga mubalik na ug musurender sa atong balaod aron usab kamo makatagamtam sa kahapsay sa pamuyo nga among nasinatian karun”

Michael Mantikinon in his statement, said, "Paghuman nako sa maong programa ako nalamdagan nga aduna diay proseso nga ginasunod ang atong gobyerno aron kita maabutan sa mga programa nga para kanato. Kay dili diay ing-ana kadali ang paghatag sa atoang mga gusto ilabi na kung kalabotan kini sa estado sa atong pagpamuyo. Mao ng akong ginpaabot sa akong mga kaubanan nga pataason pa nato ang atong pasensya ug pagsabot ug atong tabangan ang atong gobyerno aron mas mapadali ang pag proseso sa mga butang nga atong gikinahanglan.”

BGen Ferdinand T Barandon, Commander of 403rd Infantry Brigade in his message “When the President signed E.O 70 in December 2018, he was emphatic to put an end to the, 52-year insurgency. He also emphasized that the military cannot do it alone. It needs the help of the whole country that is why E.O 70 implementation puts premium on the “Whole of Nation” approach. Finally, the 403 Infantry “Peacemaker” Brigade is hoping that you have returned to the folds of the law. Our hearts are filled with gratitude knowing that you have finally returned home".

25/06/2022

LOOK | Army's 36IB saves Pregnant CTG Member in Agusan del Norte

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25/06/2022

LOOK | 4ID Commander: ELCAC is sustainable with strong collaboration between government agencies and local communities

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LOOK | 4ID Commander: ELCAC is sustainable with strong collaboration between government agencies and local communities

MGEN WILBUR C MAMAWAG, Commander of the 4ID, stated that Ending the Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC), borne out of the Executive Order No. 70 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte, has been very effective with government agencies and LGU cooperation.

This, he said during his live interview as a resource person at the “Talakayan sa PIA: ELCAC Series” organized by the Philippine Information Agency Region 10 (PIA-10) on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Ground Floor of SM Mall Uptown, CDO City.

Hosted by Ms. Jasper Marie O. Rucat and Mr. Vincent Philip Bautista of PIA-10, the event centered on the efficiency of NTF-ELCAC in 4ID’s campaign in Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions.

MGEN MAMAWAG explained that the EO 70 is the convergence of efforts that brings all government agencies and LGUs together under the principle of whole-of-nation approach to address insurgency.
“EO 70 allows government agencies to re-prioritize and focus its resources to conflict-affected communities including Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), in terms of high-impact projects and services such as but not limited to health, education, and road networks.” MGEN. MAMAWAG said.

“When EO 70 started, we had 12 Communist Terrorist Groups Guerilla Fronts (GF) on record. Now, there are only three (3) remaining GF. More than 2000 former rebels (FR) have enrolled in the government’s Balik-Loob Program or Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) while another 800 FR (including supporters) whose benefits are being processed.” MGEN MAMAWAG explained.

25/06/2022

PANOORIN | Mga units sa ilalim ng Joint Task Force Diamond ginawaran ng Battle Streamer Awards

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24/06/2022

PANOORIN | Isang mataas na kalibre ng baril, pampasabog at iba pang gamit pandigma nakompiska ng 30IB sa Surigao del Norte

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24/06/2022

PRESS RELEASE

June 24, 2022

Authenticated by:
MAJ ALEX D MINDALANO (INF) PA
Chief, Public Information Office
Eastern Mindanao Command, AFP
Contact #: 09062042803

National Security Adviser Esperon lauds EastMinCom’s accomplishments during visit

NSFA, Panacan, Davao City - Outgoing National Security Adviser (NSA) Sec. Hermogenes C. Esperon Jr. lauded the accomplishments of Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) as he paid a farewell visit to LtGen. Greg T. Almerol and his troops on June 22 here.

During the Briefing presentation of Campaign Accomplishment at the Bayanihan Center, Sec. Esperon expressed his delight over the performance of EastMinCom during his term, which he described as "superb."

"I congratulate the Eastern Mindanao Command for its superb performance. Just imagine dismantling 78.7% of your area's Guerilla Fronts. I could not believe it because, in Eastern Mindanao, it was here where the CPP-NPA was strongest. Ang laki ng pagbabago," he said.

"It was here where we had almost all of the Guerilla Fronts, and almost 70% of the NPA members come from the IPs. So, it is a big change that I am now seeing here. And, I think we are achieving a strategic victory," Sec. Esperon emphasized.

His remark came after LtGen. Almerol presented the accomplishments of EastMinCom from 2017 to 2022 under its Campaign Plan "Kalinaw Sidlakang Mindanao" and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Development Support and Security Plan (DSSP) “Kapayapaan.”

Some of them include the dismantling of 26 out of 33 Guerilla Fronts and 9 out of 22 Vertical Units of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG); clearing of 855 barangays all over Eastern Mindanao from its influence; neutralization of 373 high-ranking CTG personalities; and recovery of 4,579 fi****ms and 1,384 anti-personnel mines.

The EastMinCom Commander also highlighted the recent declaration of the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao Occidental, Davao del Sur, and Davao de Oro, and the City of Davao as "insurgency-free" this year, following the dismantling of the CTG units in the said areas.

He said that they are also eyeing to declare the whole Davao Region as free from insurgency before the end of 2022.

LtGen. Almerol attributed the series of declarations and other accomplishments to the Command's focused military operations, the full cooperation of local leaders, and the support of the members of the National Task Force to Ending Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).

"The collective efforts of different lines of government, particularly the Local Government Units (LGUs), Government Agencies, and the security forces comprising the NTF-ELCAC in Davao Region, has allowed us to achieve this success," he said.

"We delivered the basic and primary needs of the people, regained the trust of the CTG mass supporters, convinced them to declare the CTG as person non-grata, cleared all communities from its influence, and neutralized all its active members and high-ranking CTG leaders," LtGen. Almerol enumerated.

Before the presentation, the EastMinCom Commander also showcased some of the fi****ms captured from the CTG, the notable former CTG leaders who now serve as partners of the government, the completed projects under the Barangay Development Program (BPD), and other significant accomplishments of the Command to the outgoing National Security Adviser.

Retired Gen. Jose C. Faustino Jr., former EastMinCom Commander and AFP Chief of Staff, and the incoming Officer-in-Charge of the Department of National Defense (DND), as well as Gov. Edwin I. Jubahib of Davao del Norte also attended the activity.

MGen. Nolasco A. Mempin, Commander of 10th Infantry Division (ID); MGen. Wilbur C. Mamawag of 4ID; Commo. Carlos V. Sabarre of Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM); BGen. Potenciano C. Camba, EastMinCom Deputy Commander and Joint Task Force (JTF) Haribon Commander; PMGen. Filmore B. Escobal of Area Police Command - Eastern Mindanao (APC-EM); PBGen. Edgar Allan O. Okubo, Deputy Regional Director of Police Regional Office 11 (PRO11); Col. Francis Marlon S. Wong, the Commander of 52nd Engineer Brigade; and other heads of security units in Davao were likewise present.

Sec. Esperon, Gen. Faustino, PMGen. Escobal, PBGen. Okubo, and Gov. Jubahib were accorded military honors by the Command and welcomed by LtGen. Almerol. # # #

24/06/2022

24/06/2022

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) celebrates its 48th Anniversary with the theme "NNC@48! Stronger and better together".

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24/06/2022

Blessing of the two new land ambulance from the Office of the President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Department of Health (DOH) Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) with the Rural Health Unit (RHU) Dapa personnel headed by Dr. Billie Airish D. Baula, and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Dapa, headed by Mayor Abeth T. Matugas and department heads and staff.

In a statement, Mayor Matugas thanked President Duterte and DOH HFEP for the added medical assets. (PIA Surigao del Norte)

[Photos from Mayor Abeth T. Matugas]

24/06/2022

Check out the pre-dawn sky! A parade of planets is on the way. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn (not in picture) have lined up from left to right in the southeastern sky, in their orbital order from the Sun, they're accompanied by Waning Moon which will be visible until the 28th of June. (PIA Caraga)

Wishing you clear skies!

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Check out the pre-dawn sky! A parade of planets is on the way. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn (not in picture) have lined up from left to right in the southeastern sky, in their orbital order from the Sun, they're accompanied by Waning Moon which will be visible until the 28th of June.

The last such event took place in 2004, and if you miss this one, you will have to wait until August 2040 for another planetary parade to take place.

Wishing you clear skies!


Taken at PAGASA Astronomical Observatory, UP Diliman, Quezon City
June 24, 2022 | 04:42 AM PhST

23/06/2022

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23/06/2022

FO2 Gwen Krizelda D Colima Chief, FSES of Esperanza Fire Station under the supervision of SFO1 Edwin A Seriosa, OIC, joined via zoom the Emergency Meeting in Relation to the Findings During the BAICS Closing Ceremony and Discussion of Newly Approved Memoranda. (Bfp Caraga Esperanza Fire Station)

Incase of fire and other emergencies please call:
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23/06/2022

"WE ARE WINNING THE DRUG WAR"
Intensified Inspection at Nasipit Integrated Terminal, Brgy. Triangulo, Nasipit, ADN
On June 21, 2022, at around 08:00 am., elements of PDEA RO XIII SIU-Nasipit, together with NDD Barak and his handler conducted K9 inspection on cargoes and passengers belongings at Nasipit Integrated Terminal, Brgy. Triangulo, Nasipit, ADN.
No dangerous drugs were found during the said examination.
This is part of the Agency's unrelenting campaign to interdict drug smuggling in Caraga Region. (PDEA 13)

23/06/2022

LOOK | Municipal Agriculture Office - Sibagat held a 2-day Training on Organic Fertilizer Production and Integrated Pest Management - Control Agents last June 21-22, 2022 at Barangay Ilihan Hall, participated by the local farmers.

MAO-Sibagat aims for a more productive locality by continuously teaching the processes of making organic fertilizers to the farmers as to realize the sustainability of the municipality's vision for organic agriculture. (MIO-Sibagat) PIA Agusan del Sur

23/06/2022

65TH INFANTRY (STALWART) BATTALION
9TH INFANTRY (SPEAR) DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY
Purok 12A, Brgy Poblacion, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur

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NPA Terrorists' Supplies recovered by 65IB in Agusan del Norte Gun Battle

SIBAGAT, AGUSAN DEL SUR – An armed clash between the troops of 65th Infantry (Stalwart) Battalion under the operational control of 901st Infantry (Fight 'Em) Brigade and the New People's Army (NPA) resulted to the recovery of an anti-personnel mine, ammunitions, medical supplies, and other belongings in the hinterlands of Brgy. De Oro, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte last June 18, 2022.

Through the conduct of deliberate intelligence operation and the cooperation of concerned citizens, the Government forces were able to identify the location of the NPA hideout and their activities. These led to a 10-minute firefight which resulted to the seizure of the following enemy war materiel and supplies:

• one (1) Anti-personnel Mine
• one (1) magazine of AK47
• one (1) magazine of M16
• one (1) Samsung Tablet
• one (1) Huawei Smart Phone
• three (3) USB
• six (6) Nokia keypad phones
• one (1) SD card
• two (2) Bandoleers
• nine (9) Backpacks with personal belongings
• assorted medical supplies
• fifteen (15) kg Rice

The gun battle which ensued the recovery of an Anti-personnel Mine (APM) reflects the enemies’ continuous violation of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The use of such destructive weapon is a clear violation of its restrictions as stated in the rules of the armed conflict. Such behavior of continuous violation of Human rights led to the enlightenment of the people they terrorized and withdrew their support for this lost cause.

LTC EMERSON P DE VERA, the Commanding Officer of 65th Infantry (Stalwart) Battalion, vows to ensure the peace and safety of the residents in its Area of Operation (AO). The unit will continue to intensify the conduct of its operations to secure the area against any form of terrorism. The troops along with other government agencies stand in the frontline to fight and address the infiltration of the CTGs.

“The Stalwart troopers, following its strong mandate of protecting the people and securing the land, will continue to battle the remnants of the NPAs who refuse to return to the folds of law”.

“We are calling upon the remaining members of the NPAs to surrender. The Government is true to their commitment of giving you a new beginning and start living for a renewed cause.” De Vera added.

23/06/2022

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Contact: 1LT ROBREDO (INF) PA
Civil Military Operations Officer
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2 NPAs killed, 3 fi****ms seized in AgNor clash

BANCASI, Butuan City – Two New People’s Army (NPA) rebels were killed during an encounter with the troops of 23rd Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion of the 402nd Infantry (Stingers) Brigade on 21 June 2022 at So Little Baguio, Brgy Consorcia, Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte.

The encounter involved troops from 23IB under the operational control of the 402Bde led by BGen Adonis Airiel G Orio and an estimated of 15 C**s of Platoon Sagay, SRC 3 of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCRMC) in Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte.

The said firefight resulted to the seizure of two (2) enemy body counts; one (1) RPK LMG ; one (1) AK47 Rifle; one (1) M16 Rifle; one (1) Anti-Personnel Mine (APM); 11 AK47 magazines; three (3) M14 magazines; NPA flags; subversive documents and assorted personal belongings. Moreover, the enemies who were killed in the said encounter were identified as Rey Torregosa, 24; a resident of Brgy Maasin, Esperanza, Agusan del Sur, a member of Platoon Sagay, SRC 3; and Juliven Badbaran, 41; a resident of Brgy Balit, San Luis, Agusan del Sur, former CO of Platoon Banglas, SRC 3 / member of Platoon Sagay, SRC3 of North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCRMC).

With the persistent efforts and continuous military focused operations alongside with the support and cooperation of the Local Government Units and other agencies, the C**s in Agusan del Norte are struggling and suffering overwhelming losses in the series of encounters from the past years which will certainly lead to the neutralization of leaders and members of the said enemy group.

In his statement, BGEN ADONIS ARIEL G ORIO, Commander of 402nd Infantry Brigade lauded the 23IB, “I would like to commend the troops of 23rd Infantry Battalion for your recent accomplishment. Indeed, the successful conduct of your combat operation was a result of careful planning, excellent intelligence and strategy with flawless ex*****on of our capable leaders and soldiers. Still, we appeal to all the remaining members of the Communist Terrorist Groups to lay down your arms and return to the folds of law to live peacefully and be with your families. As we have vowed to protect our people, we will continue to hunt the enemies down and remain true to our mandate of sustaining the peace and development in the area of Agusan del Norte."

23/06/2022

PIA AGUSAN DEL NORTE: IN PHOTOS I Gibisita sa deligasyon sa Executive and Legislative Agenda sa Local Government Unit (LGU) sa Cabadbaran City sa pag panguna ni Mayor Judy C. Amante, karong adlawa atol sa ikaduhang adlaw sa Executive Legislative Agenda (ELA) activity ang sentrong buhatan sa Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) nga nahimutang sa Pasay City.

Pag-abot sa grupo sa PEZA Auditorium gipahigayon dayon ang Global Business Forum nga gipangunahan ni PEZA Director General Charito B. Plaza.

Gikan sa PEZA Office mideretso ang grupo sa Cavite Economic Zone sa Cavite City aron sayron ug tun-an ang pagpadagan niini ubos sa kadumalahan sa PEZA.

Gibisita usab sa grupo ang dakung paktorya sa mga karton nga mao ang Global Packaging and Logistic Solutions Inc. sulod mismo sa Cavite Economic Zone.

Malaumon si Mayor Amante uban ang mga City Officials nga makamugna usab ug Cabadbaran City Economic Zone sa dili madugay aron makahatag kini ug dugang panginabuhian sa katawhan sa Cabadbaran ingon ang pagpalambo sa ekonomikanhong kahimtang niini. (Roselyn G. Exaure/ Demard E. Banate, Cabadbaran City)

23/06/2022

Contact: 2LT SHIRLY FATIMA E LIM (INF) PA
Acting Civil-Military Operation Officer
Cell Phone: 0953-061-4927
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Isang miyembro ng CTG patay matapos ang sagupaan laban sa Kasundaluhan sa Surigao del Sur

CARMEN, Surigao del Sur - Isang engkwentro ang naganap sa pagitan ng mga kawani ng 36th Infantry (Valor) Battalion at terorristang grupo sa kabundukan ng Lahi, Bagsac, Madrid nitong ika-22 ng Hunyo 2022.

Sa naturang engkwentro ay nakasagupa ng 36IB ang tinatayang labindalawang (12) kalaban na pinamumunuan ni Noel Tumarlas Alacre. Ito ay sa tulong ng mga sibilyan, natunton ng ating mga kasundaluhan ang kinalolooban na pansamantalang taguan ng naturang aramadong grupo.

Matapos ang bakbakan, agad na tumakbo papalayo ang mga armadong NPA at pinabayaan ang kanilang namatay na kasamahan. Naiwan nila ang isang (1) M16 na riple, dalawang (2) M16 magasin na mayroong apatnapu’t limang (45), 5.56mm na bala, mga personal na kagamitan, mga subersibong dokumento, tatlong (3) backpacks, mga kagamitang pang-medisina, at ilang kagamitan at sangkap na pang-luto.

Ayon sa pahayag ni Lt. Col. Michael Rey S. Reuyan, pinuno ng 36IB, nagpapasalamat siya sa tiwala ng mga sibilyan na tumukoy sa lokasyon ng armadong grupo, “Taos puso kaming nagpapasalamat na kasundaluhan ng 4ID sa pagbibigay impormasyon sa presensya ng armadong grupo. Dahil sa inyong tulong at kooperasyon ating naitawid ang ating kampaya laban sa insurhensiya.”

“Kami ay nanawagan sa iilang natitira pang miyembro ng NPA, na huwag matakot, ibaba na po ang inyong armas at bumalik sa ating gobyerno. May programa tayong maaring makatulong sa inyong hinaing gaya ng Enhanced Comprehenisive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP). Huwag na tayong magpabulag at magpalinlang sa kasinungalingan ng CPP-NPA-NDF.” Idinagdag ni Lt Col. Reuyan.

23/06/2022

PIA CARAGA: Together with the Department of Tourism (DOT) Caraga Regional Office and the Butuan City Tourism Office, the DOT Central Office conducted the Geotourism Brand and Mapping Campaign in different locations of Butuan from eco-tourism to archaeological and heritage sites.

The project's objective is to improve the visibility of information about Philippine Tourism Online and make the DOT the main and credible source. This is also to provide a comprehensive collection of content on the destinations of the Philippines on the DOT's Official Digital Platforms.

The produced content will be posted on the DOT website and may be used by Regional and Foreign offices as well as other stakeholders in need of tourism content. (Butuan Tourism)

22/06/2022

DIVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
4TH INFANTRY (DIAMOND) DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY
Camp Edilberto T Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City

PRESS RELEASE
June 22, 2022
Contact: MAJ FRANCISCO P GARELLO JR (INF) PA
Chief, Division Public Affairs Office
Contact Number: 0917-119-4107
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4ID Commander: ELCAC is sustainable with strong collaboration between government agencies and local communities

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City - MGEN WILBUR C MAMAWAG, Commander of the 4ID, stated that Ending the Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC), borne out of the Executive Order No. 70 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte, has been very effective with government agencies and LGU cooperation.

This, he said during his live interview as a resource person at the “Talakayan sa PIA: ELCAC Series” organized by the Philippine Information Agency Region 10 (PIA-10) on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Ground Floor of SM Mall Uptown, CDO City.

Hosted by Ms. Jasper Marie O. Rucat and Mr. Vincent Philip Bautista of PIA-10, the event centered on the efficiency of NTF-ELCAC in 4ID’s campaign in Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions.

MGEN MAMAWAG explained that the EO 70 is the convergence of efforts that brings all government agencies and LGUs together under the principle of whole-of-nation approach to address insurgency.

“EO 70 allows government agencies to re-prioritize and focus its resources to conflict-affected communities including Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), in terms of high-impact projects and services such as but not limited to health, education, and road networks.” MGEN. MAMAWAG said.

“When EO 70 started, we had 12 Communist Terrorist Groups Guerilla Fronts (GF) on record. Now, there are only three (3) remaining GF. More than 2000 former rebels (FR) have enrolled in the government’s Balik-Loob Program or Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) while another 800 FR (including supporters) whose benefits are being processed.” MGEN MAMAWAG explained.

21/06/2022

DIVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
4TH INFANTRY (DIAMOND) DIVISION, PHILIPPINE ARMY
Camp Edilberto T Evangelista, Patag, Cagayan de Oro City

PRESS RELEASE
June 21, 2022
Contact: MAJ FRANCISCO P GARELLO JR (INF) PA
Chief, Division Public Affairs Office
Contact Number: 0917-119-4107
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RTF-ELCAC 10 awards its four (4) former TWG Chairpersons

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City - The Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict 10 (RTF-ELCAC 10) recognized the leadership and contribution of the four (4) former Technical Working Group (TWG) Chairpersons namely GEN ANDRES C CENTINO (former 4ID Comdr and now Chief of Staff, AFP), LTGEN FRANCO NEMESIO M GACAL (RET) (former 4ID Comdr, TIG, AFP, and now retired), LTGEN ROMEO S BRAWNER JR. (former 4ID Comdr, and the incumbent Commanding General of Philippine Army), and BGEN FERDINAND T BARANDON (incumbent 403Bde Comdr who once served as the Interim Chairperson).

The Plaques of Appreciation were given in the presence of the Regional Director of National Economic and Development Authority-10 (NEDA-10), Mylah Faye Aurora B. Cariño and the Assistant Regional Director of Department of Interior and Local Government, Region-10 (DILG-10) Ms Yvette Tolentino-Sunga, during the 2nd Quarter 2022 RTF-ELCAC 10 Meeting held on Monday, June 20, 2022 at Alcoseba Hall, Camp Evangelista, Patag, CDO City.

GEN CENTINO flew in to personally receive the award along with BGEN BARANDON while the plaque for LTGEN BRAWNER was received by MGEN MAMAWAG. LTGEN GACAL also attended thru VTC.
The RTF-ELCAC-10 cited the former TWG Chairpersons’ exemplary performance and demonstrated capability, competence, commitment, professionalism, and sincerity in working with stakeholders during their stints as TWG Chair, which resulted in significant gains towards sustaining peace and inclusive development in Northern Mindanao Region.

Meanwhile, Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy of the Presidential Communication Operations Office (PCOO), the Acting Chairperson of RTF-ELCAC 10 and concurrently one of the Spokespersons of NTF – ELCAC, who attended through VTC, conveyed her heartfelt gratitude to RTF-ELCAC-10 and congratulated them for battling the five-decade insurgency problem thru good governance that effectively regained the people's trust. "Kayo ang mga totoong bayani na hindi mababayaran. With your collective efforts, we hope to empower communities to participate in developing a culture of peace. Therefore, I congratulate everyone for your active and relentless drive to sustain the programs of NTF-ELCAC, geared towards ending the communist’s insurgency," she added.

In a statement, MGEN MAMAWAG praised his predecessors for guiding RTF-ELCAC TWG to where it is today, doing target-focused and synergized planning to accelerate implementation of peace and developmental projects aimed at providing better opportunities for the people in conflict-affected communities while offering the hand of reconciliation to CTG remnants willing to abandon the armed struggle and return to the path of peace.