Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) records showed a total of 70 communist terrorists were killed in combat operations, 147 were apprehended, arrested and captured, 630 capitulated, and 1,224 NPA supporters also withdrew their support to the group last year.
EastMinCom said that soldiers were also able to cut down the resources of the communist terrorist group (CTG) after the surrender and recovery of 690 firearms during combat operations.
Through the intensified focused military operations of the Command and the strong support of the communities, Local Government Units, and former rebels and cadres, the military has secured several communities from the CTG’s indiscriminate attacks through the recovery of 97 International Humanitarian Law-banned anti-personnel mines.
Some 192 NPA camps were also discovered by the troops in several parts of Eastern Mindanao through the help of concerned citizens and former rebels who shared information to the military.
Since Lieutenant General Greg Almerol, assumed the post as EastMinCom chief on March 8, 2021, the command had already dismantled eight Guerilla Fronts (GF) including GF 4A, GF 88, GF North, GF South, GF 68A, GF 55, GF 89, GF Malayag and the Regional Guerrilla Unit, Pulang Bagani Command.
Almerol lauded the troops for the accomplishments, which he said were significant in helping the country move forward with its goal to quell the more than five decades of communist terrorism in the country.
The EastMinCom chief renewed his call on the remaining CTG members and leaders to consider embracing a peaceful resolution of the armed conflict by accepting the government’s offer through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program.
Almerol also assured the public that the command will continue to maximize their efforts in addressing the challenges brought by communist terrorism through combat and non-military means.
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