Camp Lukban, Catbalogan, Samar – As the 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, Philippine Army intensifies its effort in reaching out with other stakeholders in the implementation of the Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan” (IPSP-Bayanihan), another tactical accomplishments have been achieved when residents of Barangay Salvacion, Can-avid, Eastern Samar reported the presence of armed New Peoples Army in the said barangay to the troops of 14th Infantry (Avenger) Battalion.
In a report that reached this headquarters from LTC Hermilo Demafiles, Commanding Officer of 14IB, a platoon from the said unit under Sgt Enreras was dispatched to secure the people from the atrocities that will be perpetrated by the said terrorist group and upon reaching the said barangay, they encountered a group of more or less eight (8) communist terrorists at about 9:00 o’clock today. The said firefight lasted for almost fifteen (15) minutes after which the NPA withdrew towards different directions. No casualty was reported on the government side while undetermined on the NPA side. The troops of 14IB has recovered at the encounter site one (1) caliber 5.56 M16 armalite rifle with one magazine filled with 20 rounds ammunition and one (1) US rifle M1 carbine that were left behind by the withdrawing NPAs.
Meanwhile, at about 2:20 this afternoon troops from 803Bde encountered undetermined number of New People’s Army (NPA) at vicinity of the boundary of P. Rebadulla of Catubig and Barangay San Jose of Mapanas both of Northern Samar. Firefight lasted for five (5) minutes after which the enemy scampered towards different directions. No casualty was reported on the government side while undetermined on enemy side. Said troops recovered the personnel belongings from the fleeing communist terrorists.
These recent accomplishments by the troops of 8ID could be attributed to the support of the people who are already tired of harassments and giving revolutionary taxes to the communist movement. Their efforts in reporting the presence of the armed NPAs in the area manifests their genuine desire to help in attaining peace in their barangay. In consonance with the IPSP Bayanihan, the people are already aware of their roles in getting rid of this senseless ideology that has stalled the attainment of peace and development of the region for more than four decades now.
The Commander of the 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army Major General Mario F. Chan, expressed his appreciation for the support of the people and also congratulated the troops for a job well done and for exerting every effort in order to accomplish the mission of protecting the people. “I am happy to note, that as we implement the government’s Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan” we gained positive responses from our people. With this, I would like to express my gratitude to the people for their support that leads to these accomplishments. With the timely information, our troops have prevented whatever violent activities and plans of these terrorist groups that may endanger the lives of our people” General Chan added. ###
In a report that reached this headquarters from LTC Hermilo Demafiles, Commanding Officer of 14IB, a platoon from the said unit under Sgt Enreras was dispatched to secure the people from the atrocities that will be perpetrated by the said terrorist group and upon reaching the said barangay, they encountered a group of more or less eight (8) communist terrorists at about 9:00 o’clock today. The said firefight lasted for almost fifteen (15) minutes after which the NPA withdrew towards different directions. No casualty was reported on the government side while undetermined on the NPA side. The troops of 14IB has recovered at the encounter site one (1) caliber 5.56 M16 armalite rifle with one magazine filled with 20 rounds ammunition and one (1) US rifle M1 carbine that were left behind by the withdrawing NPAs.
Meanwhile, at about 2:20 this afternoon troops from 803Bde encountered undetermined number of New People’s Army (NPA) at vicinity of the boundary of P. Rebadulla of Catubig and Barangay San Jose of Mapanas both of Northern Samar. Firefight lasted for five (5) minutes after which the enemy scampered towards different directions. No casualty was reported on the government side while undetermined on enemy side. Said troops recovered the personnel belongings from the fleeing communist terrorists.
These recent accomplishments by the troops of 8ID could be attributed to the support of the people who are already tired of harassments and giving revolutionary taxes to the communist movement. Their efforts in reporting the presence of the armed NPAs in the area manifests their genuine desire to help in attaining peace in their barangay. In consonance with the IPSP Bayanihan, the people are already aware of their roles in getting rid of this senseless ideology that has stalled the attainment of peace and development of the region for more than four decades now.
The Commander of the 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army Major General Mario F. Chan, expressed his appreciation for the support of the people and also congratulated the troops for a job well done and for exerting every effort in order to accomplish the mission of protecting the people. “I am happy to note, that as we implement the government’s Internal Peace and Security Plan “Bayanihan” we gained positive responses from our people. With this, I would like to express my gratitude to the people for their support that leads to these accomplishments. With the timely information, our troops have prevented whatever violent activities and plans of these terrorist groups that may endanger the lives of our people” General Chan added. ###
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