PAGADIAN CITY – Government soldiers recovered a 14-year old communist fighter after he was lost in the forest in Misamis Occidental’s Don Victoriano Chongbian town, officials said Tuesday.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Saturday, January 25, 2020
IS fighter killed in Lanao Sur
PAGADIAN CITY – Army soldiers clashed
with a group of pro-ISIS militants and killing one gunman in Lanao del Sur, one
of 5 provinces under the restive Muslim autonomous region, officials said
Saturday.
Officials said soldiers from the 82nd
Infantry Battalion tracked down members of the Dawlah Islamiya on a hinterland
village near Piagapo town and clashed with the militants.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Drug suspect killed, soldier wounded in Lanao Norte firefight
PAGADIAN CITY – Security forces killed a suspected drug personality in a firefight that left one soldier wounded in Lanao del Norte province in southern Philippines, an army spokesman said Thursday.
Capt. Clint Antipala, of the 1st Infantry Division, said Samolabao Tumog, a former village chieftain, was slain in Wednesday fighting in Nunungan town where policemen, backed by soldiers, were trying to serve a warrant to search his house following intelligence reports he was keeping illegal weapons and explosives.
Tumog opened fire on security forces with his automatic rifle and hitting a soldier. The former politician, who was also accused as drug pusher, was eventually killed.
“Government troops were about to serve the search warrant when Tumog immediately fired his M-16 automatic rifle that resulted into the wounding of one army soldier,” he said.
Antipala, quoting a report from Lt. Col. Rolando Orengo, commander of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, said the operation was launched after authorities arrested 3 suspected drug pushers Jalal Diambarang Tumog, Pano Tumog and Hami who pointed to Tumog as the alleged source of shabu in the town.
“Samolabao Tumog was neutralized in a follow-up operation after the apprehension of the three drug suspects”, said Orengo, adding, soldiers recovered Tumog’s M-16 rifle and two rifle grenades, including a hand grenade, magazines and ammunition.
Brig. Gen. Ezra James Enriquez, commander of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade, said the killing of Tumog will significantly reduce criminalities in Lanao del Norte.
Brig. Gen. Roberto Ancan, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, also, lauded the efforts of soldiers and policemen, saying: “Our joint law enforcement operation with other government forces is relentless in order to protect our people from lawless elements and sustain the peace and development in our area of responsibility.” (The Zamboanga Post)
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Capt. Clint Antipala, of the 1st Infantry Division, said Samolabao Tumog, a former village chieftain, was slain in Wednesday fighting in Nunungan town where policemen, backed by soldiers, were trying to serve a warrant to search his house following intelligence reports he was keeping illegal weapons and explosives.
Tumog opened fire on security forces with his automatic rifle and hitting a soldier. The former politician, who was also accused as drug pusher, was eventually killed.
“Government troops were about to serve the search warrant when Tumog immediately fired his M-16 automatic rifle that resulted into the wounding of one army soldier,” he said.
Antipala, quoting a report from Lt. Col. Rolando Orengo, commander of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, said the operation was launched after authorities arrested 3 suspected drug pushers Jalal Diambarang Tumog, Pano Tumog and Hami who pointed to Tumog as the alleged source of shabu in the town.
“Samolabao Tumog was neutralized in a follow-up operation after the apprehension of the three drug suspects”, said Orengo, adding, soldiers recovered Tumog’s M-16 rifle and two rifle grenades, including a hand grenade, magazines and ammunition.
Brig. Gen. Ezra James Enriquez, commander of the 2nd Mechanized Brigade, said the killing of Tumog will significantly reduce criminalities in Lanao del Norte.
Brig. Gen. Roberto Ancan, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, also, lauded the efforts of soldiers and policemen, saying: “Our joint law enforcement operation with other government forces is relentless in order to protect our people from lawless elements and sustain the peace and development in our area of responsibility.” (The Zamboanga Post)
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Dismissed Zambo town mayor shot
PAGADIAN CITY – Motorcycle gunmen shot Wednesday and fatally wounded a former town mayor in Lanao del Norte’s Bacolod town, security officials said.
Officials said Nacianceno Pacalioga Jr, who served as mayor and vice mayor in Dumingag town in Zamboanga del Sur province, was rushed to a hospital in Iligan City, but his condition remains unknown and police said it is investigating the motive of the attack.
Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said Pacalioga was shot multiple times by two gunmen in the village of Esperanza. “Mayor Nacianceno Pacalioga was shot several times while having personal necessity by the roadside. Victim was brought to Sanitarium Hospital in Iligan City for medical treatment,” Antipala said.
Pacalioga was dismissed the Ombudsman for falsification of official document and serious dishonesty by deliberately omitting several real properties from his 2011, 2012, and 2014 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth or SALN after he failed to declare 10 parcels of land located in different villages of Dumingag. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Monday, March 18, 2019
Kidnapper killed, soldier wounded in Zambo clash
PAGADIAN CITY – Government soldiers killed a member of a notorious criminal gang behind many ransom kidnappings in a clash Monday that also left a trooper wounded in Zamboanga Peninsula in southern Philippines, officials said.
Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said policemen, backed by soldiers, were serving a warrant for the arrest of two gang members - Juhuri Wahab Tukalan and Isnain Yacub – who are both facing murder charges in Sipakit village in Zamboanga del Norte’s Sirawai town.
Military photos released to The Times show the slain kidnap gang member Ato Lumingis and weapons recovered by security forces following Monday's clash in Zamboanga del Norte'sSirawai town.
He said gunmen attacked security personnel even before they reached the house of their targets and a firefight ensued and killed Ato Lumingis. The other gunmen managed to escape during the clashes that lasted 2 hours.
“Our troops together with the PNP were serving warrants of arrest for murder and attempted murder case against Juhuri Wahab Tukalan and Isnain Yacub under the Jamilon Tukalab group when the clash happened. The said group is notorious in kidnapping and extortion activities and are responsible in conducting ambuscades against the civilians in the area,” said Antipala, quoting a report by Lt. Col. Leon Onggao, commander of the 42nd Infantry Battalion.
“The killed lawless element was identified by his next of kin as Ato Antao Lumingis after the cadaver was turned over to the local government unit of Sirawai,” Onggao said.
Antipala said troops also recovered two rocket-propelled grenades, two 12-gauge shotguns, two improvised caliber .22, one hand grenade, magazines and various ammunition, including bandolier and assorted military uniforms. He said the wounded soldier was immediately airlifted to Zamboanga City for medical treatment.
“The encounter was the result of the collaboration among the stakeholders especially the peace-loving civilians in the area who continuously report the presence of these lawless groups,” said Col. Bagnus Gaerlan, Jr., commander of 102nd Infantry Brigade. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said policemen, backed by soldiers, were serving a warrant for the arrest of two gang members - Juhuri Wahab Tukalan and Isnain Yacub – who are both facing murder charges in Sipakit village in Zamboanga del Norte’s Sirawai town.
Military photos released to The Times show the slain kidnap gang member Ato Lumingis and weapons recovered by security forces following Monday's clash in Zamboanga del Norte'sSirawai town.He said gunmen attacked security personnel even before they reached the house of their targets and a firefight ensued and killed Ato Lumingis. The other gunmen managed to escape during the clashes that lasted 2 hours.
“Our troops together with the PNP were serving warrants of arrest for murder and attempted murder case against Juhuri Wahab Tukalan and Isnain Yacub under the Jamilon Tukalab group when the clash happened. The said group is notorious in kidnapping and extortion activities and are responsible in conducting ambuscades against the civilians in the area,” said Antipala, quoting a report by Lt. Col. Leon Onggao, commander of the 42nd Infantry Battalion.
“The killed lawless element was identified by his next of kin as Ato Antao Lumingis after the cadaver was turned over to the local government unit of Sirawai,” Onggao said.
Antipala said troops also recovered two rocket-propelled grenades, two 12-gauge shotguns, two improvised caliber .22, one hand grenade, magazines and various ammunition, including bandolier and assorted military uniforms. He said the wounded soldier was immediately airlifted to Zamboanga City for medical treatment.
“The encounter was the result of the collaboration among the stakeholders especially the peace-loving civilians in the area who continuously report the presence of these lawless groups,” said Col. Bagnus Gaerlan, Jr., commander of 102nd Infantry Brigade. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Marawi City deputy mayor arrested on rebellion charges
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Security forces have arrested Wednesday the vice mayor of Marawi City in the southern Philippine province of Lanao del Sur after he was accused of rebellion, an army spokesman said.
Captain Clint Antipala, of the 1st Infantry Division, said Arafat Salic was arrested by soldiers and policeman before noontime at Marawi City Hall. He said Salic is included in the government list of people facing rebellion charges.
“Salic is included in the Office of the Martial Law Administrator Arrest Order dated September 4, 2017 for rebellion case,” Antipala said, quoting a report by Colonel Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade.
He said Salic is now under “custodial” debriefing and underwent a routine medical check-up and will be handed over to the police. Over 300 people, mostly alleged members or supporters of pro-ISIS and terrorist groups are included in the arrest order.
Brigadier General Roberto Ancan, commander of 1st Infantry Division, lauded Salic’s capture.
“The 1st Infantry Division supports the Commander-in-Chief’s declaration of Martial Law. We will perform our duties in accordance with the law, respecting the rights of every individual and their properties. We take pride of the overwhelming support of the constituents and stakeholders in our area of responsibility as we perform our mandate to serve the people and secure the land,” Ancan said.
In May 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte placed the whole of Southern Philippines under a state of martial law following the deadly siege of Marawi by pro-ISIS militants. Secretary Ernesto Abella, then Presidential spokesman, announced Duterte’s decision in a news conference from Moscow where the Filipino leader was on a four-day visit.
The martial law – now extended until end of the year - covers Mindanao Island and the provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana as martial law administrator. With the declaration of martial rule, police and military can now do searches without a warrant, arrest suspected terrorists and suspend the writ of habeas corpus, among others. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Captain Clint Antipala, of the 1st Infantry Division, said Arafat Salic was arrested by soldiers and policeman before noontime at Marawi City Hall. He said Salic is included in the government list of people facing rebellion charges.
“Salic is included in the Office of the Martial Law Administrator Arrest Order dated September 4, 2017 for rebellion case,” Antipala said, quoting a report by Colonel Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade.
He said Salic is now under “custodial” debriefing and underwent a routine medical check-up and will be handed over to the police. Over 300 people, mostly alleged members or supporters of pro-ISIS and terrorist groups are included in the arrest order.
Brigadier General Roberto Ancan, commander of 1st Infantry Division, lauded Salic’s capture.
“The 1st Infantry Division supports the Commander-in-Chief’s declaration of Martial Law. We will perform our duties in accordance with the law, respecting the rights of every individual and their properties. We take pride of the overwhelming support of the constituents and stakeholders in our area of responsibility as we perform our mandate to serve the people and secure the land,” Ancan said.
In May 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte placed the whole of Southern Philippines under a state of martial law following the deadly siege of Marawi by pro-ISIS militants. Secretary Ernesto Abella, then Presidential spokesman, announced Duterte’s decision in a news conference from Moscow where the Filipino leader was on a four-day visit.
The martial law – now extended until end of the year - covers Mindanao Island and the provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana as martial law administrator. With the declaration of martial rule, police and military can now do searches without a warrant, arrest suspected terrorists and suspend the writ of habeas corpus, among others. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Army deploys more troops to battle pro-ISIS group
ILIGAN CITY – The Philippine Army said it deployed more troops to run after a group of pro-ISIS militants who killed 2 soldiers and wounded another in fierce fighting in the restive Muslim province of Lanao del Sur.
It said the fighting also killed two militants, but soldiers only recovered one body in the remote village of Calaludan in Pagayawan town. Monday’s clashes were the result of a tipoff from villagers on the presence of Dawlah Islamiya members, according to Captain Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division.
Quoting a report from Colonel Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, Antipala said “Additional troops were sent (to the province) in order to pursue the fleeing terrorists as well as to ensure the safety and security of the local populace in the area.”
Antipala said soldiers from the 55th Infantry Battalion were pursuing the militants, whose leaders pledged allegiance to ISIS and vowed to fight for the establishment of a caliphate in the troubled South.
“We are sustaining our focused military operation in order to destroy the remnants of this group DI-Lanao and make the province free from terrorists,” Brawner said in his report.
Brigadier General Roberto Ancan, the division commander, condoled with the families of the slain soldiers “who paid the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our people against the terrorist group.”
Security was also tightened in the province and more checkpoints were established to ensure safety of residents in Lanao del Sur. (Mindanao Examiner)
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It said the fighting also killed two militants, but soldiers only recovered one body in the remote village of Calaludan in Pagayawan town. Monday’s clashes were the result of a tipoff from villagers on the presence of Dawlah Islamiya members, according to Captain Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division.
Quoting a report from Colonel Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, Antipala said “Additional troops were sent (to the province) in order to pursue the fleeing terrorists as well as to ensure the safety and security of the local populace in the area.”
Antipala said soldiers from the 55th Infantry Battalion were pursuing the militants, whose leaders pledged allegiance to ISIS and vowed to fight for the establishment of a caliphate in the troubled South.
“We are sustaining our focused military operation in order to destroy the remnants of this group DI-Lanao and make the province free from terrorists,” Brawner said in his report.
Brigadier General Roberto Ancan, the division commander, condoled with the families of the slain soldiers “who paid the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our people against the terrorist group.”
Security was also tightened in the province and more checkpoints were established to ensure safety of residents in Lanao del Sur. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Friday, January 25, 2019
Troops pursue pro-ISIS fighters in Lanao Sur
PAGADIAN CITY – Government troops were deployed Friday to the Muslim province of Lanao del Sur following fierce fighting between pro-ISIS militants and soldiers that wounded 3 infantrymen, officials said.
Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said the fighting erupted in Sultan Dumalondong town where two army battalions - the 55th and 82nd Infantries - clashed with a group of militants under Abu Dar, who was one of the leaders that laid siege in Marawi City in 2017.
He said fighting broke out on Thursday after troops tracked down Dar’s group on a remote village in the town.
Antipala said there were reports that an undetermined number of militants were slain in the clash. “There are enemy casualties, but we still do not know how many were dead or wounded from the side of Abu Dar’s group. Pursuit operation is going on,” he said.
Col. Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, also called on the villagers to stay vigilant as troops were tracking down the militants. “We calling on the public not to panic and not to evacuate because we have everything under control,” he said.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, said the clash was the result of the government’s relentless campaign against the militants. “The armed encounter is the result of our relentless campaign against Maute-ISIS remnants and Abu Dar group.”
While the military operation is going on, 2 militants - one of then a teenager - also surrendered to the 49th Infantry Battalion under Lt. Col. Edgar Allan Villanueva, in the town of Butig, also in Lanao del Sur.
The duo admitted fighting security forces during the Marawi siege that left hundreds of militants and soldiers dead and wounded. They are currently being interrogated at an undisclosed military base. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said the fighting erupted in Sultan Dumalondong town where two army battalions - the 55th and 82nd Infantries - clashed with a group of militants under Abu Dar, who was one of the leaders that laid siege in Marawi City in 2017.
He said fighting broke out on Thursday after troops tracked down Dar’s group on a remote village in the town.
Antipala said there were reports that an undetermined number of militants were slain in the clash. “There are enemy casualties, but we still do not know how many were dead or wounded from the side of Abu Dar’s group. Pursuit operation is going on,” he said.
Col. Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, also called on the villagers to stay vigilant as troops were tracking down the militants. “We calling on the public not to panic and not to evacuate because we have everything under control,” he said.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, said the clash was the result of the government’s relentless campaign against the militants. “The armed encounter is the result of our relentless campaign against Maute-ISIS remnants and Abu Dar group.”
While the military operation is going on, 2 militants - one of then a teenager - also surrendered to the 49th Infantry Battalion under Lt. Col. Edgar Allan Villanueva, in the town of Butig, also in Lanao del Sur.
The duo admitted fighting security forces during the Marawi siege that left hundreds of militants and soldiers dead and wounded. They are currently being interrogated at an undisclosed military base. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Sunday, January 13, 2019
3 militants yield in Lanao del Sur
PAGADIAN CITY – Three pro-ISIS fighters have surrendered to the military in southern Philippines where security forces are battling several militant groups seeking to put up a strict caliphate in the troubled region.
Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said the trio – who fought troops during the Marawi City siege in 2017 – also yielded one anti-tank rocket launcher, a grenade launcher and one M1 rifle and ammunition when they surrendered January 12 to the 82nd Infantry Battalion in Lanao del Sur’s Piagapo town.
Two of their companions earlier surrendered to the 55th Infantry Battalion in Pagayawan town.
“Dissatisfied and discontented with the leadership and capabilities of the group is the reason why they’ve surrendered,” Antipala said, quoting Lt. Col. Jumawan, 82nd Infantry Battalion commander.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander, praised soldiers for their efforts in convincing militants to surrender. “Our campaign against terrorists will be relentless and we will take advantage of their weakened leadership and capabilities in order to attain a just and lasting peace in our area of operation,” he said, according to Antipala.
Antipala also released photos of the trio, but all their faces were blurred and cannot be used for news. Their names were not made public. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said the trio – who fought troops during the Marawi City siege in 2017 – also yielded one anti-tank rocket launcher, a grenade launcher and one M1 rifle and ammunition when they surrendered January 12 to the 82nd Infantry Battalion in Lanao del Sur’s Piagapo town.
Two of their companions earlier surrendered to the 55th Infantry Battalion in Pagayawan town.
“Dissatisfied and discontented with the leadership and capabilities of the group is the reason why they’ve surrendered,” Antipala said, quoting Lt. Col. Jumawan, 82nd Infantry Battalion commander.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander, praised soldiers for their efforts in convincing militants to surrender. “Our campaign against terrorists will be relentless and we will take advantage of their weakened leadership and capabilities in order to attain a just and lasting peace in our area of operation,” he said, according to Antipala.
Antipala also released photos of the trio, but all their faces were blurred and cannot be used for news. Their names were not made public. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
2 pro-ISIS fighters yield in southern Philippines
PAGADIAN CITY – Two pro-ISIS militants, who were part of the Maute group that laid siege on Marawi City in southern Philippines last year, have surrendered to the military as security officials urged other radical fighters to return to the fold of the law.
Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said the duo also handed over a sniper rifle and an M1 rifle to the 55th Infantry Battalion during the December 3 surrender.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander, said the continuous surrender of Maute militants entails weakening of their organizational leadership and capabilities.
“We will continuously work together with stakeholders in order to encourage more Maute or pro-ISIS groups to surrender peacefully and return to the fold of the law,” he said.
The deadly siege lasted 5 months with security forces battling hundreds of militants in close combat that displaced over 200,000 people. Hundreds were also killed and wounded in the battle. (Mindanao Examiner)
Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said the duo also handed over a sniper rifle and an M1 rifle to the 55th Infantry Battalion during the December 3 surrender.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander, said the continuous surrender of Maute militants entails weakening of their organizational leadership and capabilities.
“We will continuously work together with stakeholders in order to encourage more Maute or pro-ISIS groups to surrender peacefully and return to the fold of the law,” he said.
The deadly siege lasted 5 months with security forces battling hundreds of militants in close combat that displaced over 200,000 people. Hundreds were also killed and wounded in the battle. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
NPA rebels continue to yield
PAGADIAN CITY – Communist rebels continue to surrender to the military as it intensifies efforts to convince and bring back insurgents to the fold of the law.
Just recently, about a dozen members of the New People’s Army surrendered to the 82nd Infantry Battalion in Kapai and Tagoloan towns in Lanao del Sur province, according to Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division.
Quoting the battalion commander, Lt. Col. Jayson Jumawan, Antipala said the rebels, who belonged to the Semi Legal Team, Guerilla Front 12 of North Central Mindanao Regional Committee, handed over a rifle and a pistol during their surrender.
“They are still being interrogated and we welcome their surrender,” Antipala said.
Major General Roseller Murillo, the division commander, lauded the battalion for its effort in “winning hearts and minds” that led to the peaceful surrender of the NPA members.
"Our campaign against communist rebels and other terrorist groups is relentless and will continue to insulate communities from their terror activities. We will also complement our operations with other infantry divisions to isolate and destroy the enemies to attain just and lasting peace in Mindanao,” he said. (Mindanao Examiner)
Just recently, about a dozen members of the New People’s Army surrendered to the 82nd Infantry Battalion in Kapai and Tagoloan towns in Lanao del Sur province, according to Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division.
Quoting the battalion commander, Lt. Col. Jayson Jumawan, Antipala said the rebels, who belonged to the Semi Legal Team, Guerilla Front 12 of North Central Mindanao Regional Committee, handed over a rifle and a pistol during their surrender.
“They are still being interrogated and we welcome their surrender,” Antipala said.
Major General Roseller Murillo, the division commander, lauded the battalion for its effort in “winning hearts and minds” that led to the peaceful surrender of the NPA members.
"Our campaign against communist rebels and other terrorist groups is relentless and will continue to insulate communities from their terror activities. We will also complement our operations with other infantry divisions to isolate and destroy the enemies to attain just and lasting peace in Mindanao,” he said. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Friday, November 16, 2018
8 pro-ISIS militants surrender in Lanao Sur
COTABATO CITY – Eight pro-ISIS militants have surrendered to the military in southern Philippines where security forces are hunting down extremist groups blamed for the spate of terrorism in the troubled region.
Captain Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st infantry Division, said 7 militants, who were fighters of the Maute Group, surrendered Thursday afternoon in the town of Lumbaca Unayan and the other one Butig town in Lanao del Sur, one of 5 provinces under the Muslim autonomous region.
He said the militants surrendered to Lt. Col. Ian Noel Ignes, commander of the 55th Infantry Battalion. “They also surrendered two M16 and one M14 rifles, one UZI sub-machinegun and two .45-caliber and one 9mm pistols,” Antipala said.
The militants are currently being interrogated by soldiers.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander, said the continuous surrender of Mautes entails weakening of their organizational leadership and capabilities. “We encourage others to lay down their arms and live peacefully. We will continuously work together with stakeholders in order to attract more Maute and pro-ISIS groups to surrender,” he said.
The Maute Group and Abu Sayyaf occupied Marawi, the capital of Lanao del Sur, last year and declared the city as a province of ISIS, and deadly fighting between them and soldiers lasted 5 months and left the whole city in ruins with residents fleeing to nearby areas to escape the war. (Mindanao Examiner)
Captain Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st infantry Division, said 7 militants, who were fighters of the Maute Group, surrendered Thursday afternoon in the town of Lumbaca Unayan and the other one Butig town in Lanao del Sur, one of 5 provinces under the Muslim autonomous region.
He said the militants surrendered to Lt. Col. Ian Noel Ignes, commander of the 55th Infantry Battalion. “They also surrendered two M16 and one M14 rifles, one UZI sub-machinegun and two .45-caliber and one 9mm pistols,” Antipala said.
The militants are currently being interrogated by soldiers.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander, said the continuous surrender of Mautes entails weakening of their organizational leadership and capabilities. “We encourage others to lay down their arms and live peacefully. We will continuously work together with stakeholders in order to attract more Maute and pro-ISIS groups to surrender,” he said.
The Maute Group and Abu Sayyaf occupied Marawi, the capital of Lanao del Sur, last year and declared the city as a province of ISIS, and deadly fighting between them and soldiers lasted 5 months and left the whole city in ruins with residents fleeing to nearby areas to escape the war. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Soldier injured in Misamis clash
PAGADIAN CITY – A government soldier was wounded in a clash Tuesday with communist rebels in the southern Philippine province of Misamis Occidental, an army spokesman said.
Capt. Clint Antipala, of the 1st Infantry Division, said members of the 14th Division Reconnaissance Company clashed with New People’s Army rebels in the town of Jimenez. The soldiers were pursuing a group of rebels who engaged the 10th Infantry Battalion on Monday in Panaon town when it ran into the band of insurgents and a firefight ensued.
“One soldier was wounded in the fighting while an undetermined number of NPA are either killed or injured,” Antipala said, adding, troops recovered two AK-47 assault rifles, one M16 automatic rifle with grenade launcher and a rifle grenade, including improvised explosives and blasting caps and munitions.
Military photos released to the regional newspaper show recovered items from the New People's Army rebels in Misamis Occidental province following a clash Nov. 6, 2018.
Major General Roseller Murillo, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, said the armed encounter could have been prevented only if the NPA rebels surrendered peacefully and take advantage of the government’s amnesty program called “Enhance Comprehensive Local Integration Program” for them to go back to the mainstream society.
There was no immediate statement from the rebel group which has been fighting for a separate Maoist state in the country. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Young pro-ISIS fighter yields
PAGADIAN CITY – The Philippine Army is holding a young pro-ISIS fighter after he surrendered in the province of Lanao del Sur in southern Philippines where security forces are hunting down militants fighting for a caliphate in the troubled region.
Military photos released to the regional newspaper Mindanao Examiner show Asnor with other pro-ISIS fighters.
The 18-year old fighter, whose nom de guerre is Asnor, was actively engaged in battling government troops in Lanao del Sur following his recruitment by the Maute Group when he was 14.
Asnor told army interrogators that he was recruited by militant leader Abdullah Maute in 2014 along with a dozen children to fight for a separate Muslim homeland.
Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, has confirmed the surrender of Asnor to the 49th Infantry Battalion under Lt. Col. Edgar Allan Villanueva in the town of Butig. “Asnor was 14- years old when he was recruited by Maute ISIS leader Abdullah Maute in 2014 together with 12 other minors,” he said, adding, the youngest recruit was only 9 years old.
The fate of the young fighters was still unknown. “Custodial debriefing is still on-going,” Antipala said.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander, lauded the surrender of the young militant. “We are glad to hear that Asnor decided to surrender and this is the best chance for him to return to mainstream society and achieve his aspiration,” Murillo said.
The Maute Group and Abu Sayyaf fighters occupied Marawi City in Lanao del Sur last year in an effort to declare a caliphate, but security forces battled militants numbering about 200 for five months ending the deadly siege. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
6 pro-ISIS fighters yield in Lanao Sur
PAGADIAN CITY – Security officials said Wednesday that 6 pro-ISIS militants have surrendered to municipal officials in the southern Filipino province of Lanao del Sur as the military continues its anti-terror campaign in the troubled region.
Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said the militants - whose identities were not disclosed – surrendered to Mayor Jamel Kurangking, of Sultan Dumalungdong town.
He said the militants, who took part in last year’s deadly siege of Marawi City, handed over a Barrett sniper rifle, three M79 grenade launchers and a Carbine rifle.
They were eventually turned over to the 49th Infantry Battalion under Lt. Col. Edgar Allan Villanueva for interrogation. “Custodial debriefing still on-going,” Antipala said.
Last week, 3 militants also surrendered in Lanao del Sur’s Masiu town and they handed over an anti-tank rocket launcher and a .45-caliber pistol. Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander, has repeatedly urged pro-ISIS fighters to surrender peacefully.
The militant group, along with other pro-ISIS fighters occupied Marawi and battled security forces for 5 months until their leaders and key commanders had been killed, but the military assault destroyed much of the city and displaced all residents there. Until now, government rehabilitation has been slow and residents continue to blame the government for Marawi’s destruction. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Sunday, October 21, 2018
16 insurgents surrender in Zamboanga province
PAGADIAN CITY – Over a dozen communist insurgents have surrendered in Zamboanga Sibugay province in southern Philippines, the military said Sunday.
It said 16 members of the New People’s Army and Militia ng Bayan pledged their allegiance and loyalty to the democratic government following a ceremony held Saturday at the headquarters of the 102nd Infantry Brigade under Col. Bagnus Gaerlan in the town of Imelda.
Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said the surrender was facilitated by Mayor Jarvis Acosta, of Siay town; and Lt. Col. Jonathan Obena, commander of the 44th Infantry Battalion. He said the insurgents also handed over two shotguns and one pistol.
Antipala also released photos of the insurgents, but their faces were all covered to protect their identities.
“Their surrender will minimize the violent incident and atrocities in our area of responsibility and will weaken the mass base support of the communists,” Gaerlan said.
Those who surrendered are expected to receive government aid under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program. Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander, renewed his call for rebels to surrender peacefully and take advantage of the government amnesty program.
The rebels have been fighting for a separate state in the country. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Saturday, October 20, 2018
3 pro-ISIS fighters yield in Lanao Sur
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Philippine Army said it has in custody 3 pro-ISIS militants who surrendered to village officials in the southern province of Lanao del Sur.
Capt. Clint Antipala, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division, said the trio surrendered on Thursday in Masiu town and were all taken into custody by Lt. Col. Edgar Villanueva, commander of the 49th Infantry Battalion. He said the militants, who were members of the Maute Group, also yielded an anti-tank rocket launcher and a .45-caliber pistol.
Antipala said villager leaders led by Alonto Gubar, Hamil Gubar and Maliksaif Masjida helped in the trio’s peaceful surrender. “The custodial debriefing of the trio is still on-going,” he said without identifying the militants, but other sources told the regional newspaper Mindanao Examiner that one of them is Moamar Mocsir.
Villanueva also said that one of the militants was involved in fierce clashes with troops in Pagayawan town in June this year. “They were recruited during the Marawi Siege last year, however, they were not able to insert in the main battle area due to the relentless security efforts and checkpoints around the lake. One of them was involved in Pagayawan clash last June,” he said.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander, welcomed the surrender of the militants and praised those who helped in convincing them to return to the fold of law. “We will continuously collaborate with different stakeholders and concerned citizens to encourage other Maute-ISIS remnants to surrender and go back to mainstream society,” he said.
The militant group, along with other pro-ISIS fighters occupied Marawi and battled security forces for 5 months until their leaders and key commanders had been killed, but the military assault – both air and land - destroyed the city and displaced all residents there. (Mindanao Examiner)
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Wednesday, October 10, 2018
7 pro-ISIS militants surrender in Lanao Sur
PAGADIAN CITY – Seven pro-ISIS militants have surrendered to military and turned over their weapons in southern Philippines, an army spokesman said Wednesday.
Capt. Clint Antipala, of the 1st Infantry Division, said the militants were members of the Dawlah Islamiya and Maute Group, blamed by authorities for the deadly siege in Marawi City in Lanao del Sur province last year.
He said the militants surrendered October 9 to the Joint Task Force Ranao in Lanao del Sur’s Pagayawan town. “The 55th Infantry Battalion, under the Joint Task Force Ranao, spearheaded the surrender of the group along with their firearms,” Antipala said.
The group handed over four rifles and five pistols, according to spokesman, but he did not identify those who surrendered, saying, they were being investigated. “Custodial debriefing of the group is still on-going,” he said.
Maj. Gen. Roseller Murillo, the division commander and task force chief, commended the soldiers for their efforts in the surrender of the militants.
Details of the surrender were not made available by the military. (Mindanao Examiner)
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