Camp Lukban, Catbalogan, Samar- For the period of one month, a total of eleven (11) CPP/NPA Camps were seized by the troops of 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, Philippine Army as a result of its intensified campaign against these armed lawless groups. Significant among these camps is the reported headquarters of the National Organizational Department of the CPP/NPA Central Committee headed by Wilma Tiamzon, wife of CPP/NPA Central Committee chairman Alberto Silva, also known as KA Perry that was seized by troops of Task Group Panther, First Scout Ranger Regiment, Philippine Army last September 20, 2010. Another Camp that was captured by the 8ID troops is the main headquarters of the Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee (EVRPC) operating in the whole eastern visayas region last September 18, 2010.
Just recently, another Communist Terrorist camp felled into the hands of the operating troops of Army’s 63rd Infantry Battalion at the hinterland of barangay Cagmanaba, Jipapad, Eastern Samar on October 2, 2010 at about 11:30 in the morning.
In a report reaching this headquarters, the troops of 63rd Infantry Brigade led by 1lt Mendez, seized newly established abandoned enemy camp that resulted to the recovery of medical items, optical and dental accessories, school supplies, two big round pot, five liters of cooking oil, four liters of vinegar, laminated sack, PVC pipe for water pump generator wire 75 meters long. Said Camp can accommodate 175 Communist Terrorist with 50 wooden beddings, four dining tables, four kitchens, one session table and one comfort room.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Joel Paloma, Commanding Officer of 63rd Infantry Battalion, based in Barangay Opong, Catubig, Northern Samar, commended his troops for a job well done.
On the other hand, Major General Mario F Chan, Commander of the 8th Infantry Division based at Camp Lukban, Maulong, Catbalogan, Samar, appreciated the relentless support of the civilian populace in providing valuable information leading to the success of the said operation. According to Major General Chan, the seizure of the said camps by the government forces is a big blow to the communist terrorists revolutionary movement in the area. The government troops have driven them out of their lair and stronghold, thereby preventing them to impose their influence through their extortion activities among the peace-loving communities in the area.
He also prompted his soldiers to continue the effort in its Internal Security Operations in the Region 8, remain steadfast in securing the people while strictly observing the rights of the civilians and even the rights of the terrorist.###
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