Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff General Andres C Centino awarded the money to the informant Alias Ricky.
Ricky provided the information that led to the tragic demise of Ka Oris in an encounter with the troops of 403rd Infantry Brigade last October 30, 2021 in Dumalaguing, Impasugong, Bukidnon.
The 4th ID in a statement said that since early 2000, a P7.8 million bounty through the AFP-PNP Joint Order of Reward was placed by DND and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) as cash reward to any individual who can provide information that would lead to the arrest of Ka Oris, one of the most wanted fugitive top leader NPA.
Ricky, who was covered with a mask all over his face for security reasons, was personally congratulated by Lorenzana for his bravery and in trusting the government despite possible dangers and risk of his life.
Lorenzana said he hopes that aside from the monetary reward, other civilians would emulate Ricky as an act of shared responsibility and commitment to fast track the government’s goal to end the local communist armed conflict.
Brigadier General Wilbur C Mamawag, the commander of 4th ID expressed utmost appreciation to the informant for coming forward and providing vital information that would significantly impact the government’s campaign against the insurgency.
“We all wanted to live in peace. But all of us must contribute our share to attain peace. Hence, I salute the likes of Ricky who stand courageously against the Communist Terrorist Group,” Mamawag said.
This also proves that the support coming from the civilians have altered the balance in an overwhelming favor towards the government and peace partners, Mamawag said.
Photos: 4th ID
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