Peaceful and Orderly Christmas Celebration

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PAGADIAN CITY (Dec. 26, 2019) – The celebration of Christmas has been generally peaceful  in Zamboanga Peninsula. The Police Regional Office 9 is in full alert status and personnel were deployed in full force to assure the peace and security of the people, PRO9 Public Information Officer PMajor Helen L. Galvez disclosed.

Galvez said that PRO9 PBGen. Froilan F Quidilla had deployed personnel in different churches since the start of Misa de Gallo up to the evening Mass before Christmas. There were also deployed in Airports, Seaports, Terminals, major thoroughfares and commercial establishments.

PBGen. Quidilla reminded once again the citizens regarding of firecracker ban and illegal discharge of firearms campaign through TRIMPS has also contributed to the said success of celebration. There was no incident recorded for stray bullets and illegal discharge of firearms.

PBGen. Quidilla commended the efforts of the personnel who sacrificed not to be with their own families to keep the community safe. He also thanked the community for their strong support and cooperation in the success of the activity. (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PIO Press Release)

WestMinCom celebrates Yuletide Season

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PAGADIAN CITY (Dec. 13, 2019) - Military and civilian personnel of Western Mindanao Command celebrated the Yuletide Season through a line of activities in Zamboanga City on Thursday, December 12.

            WestMinCom Commander Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana joined other Catholic brethren during the thanksgiving mass in Camp Navarro at 8am.

Said mass was officiated by Fr. Francisco Bustamante of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Lt. Col. Reynaldo Narisma of the WestMinCom Post Catholic Chaplain, and Maj. Randolph Lanaja of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao Post Catholic Chaplain.

            Lt. Gen. Sobejana and other top military officials were named godfathers to more than a hundred infants and adults baptized at WestMinCom chapel at 9am.

The WestMinCom commander and his wife, Mrs. Edna Sobejana, gave financial assistance and packages to families

            At 9am, Lt. Gen. Sobejana distributed presents to more than 150 children of organic personnel who participated in the series of games held at WestMinCom Clubhouse.

            Organic personnel and their dependents also gathered during the party hosted respectively by the various offices under the WestMinCom at 12 noon.

            Security counterparts and other stakeholders joined military and non-uniformed personnel during the Christmas Village Party held at WestMinCom Grandstand at 6pm.

            WestMinCom personnel were divided into five clusters, each presenting their skit, and dance number. They received raffle draw prizes, awards, and packages from the commander.

            “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you (WestMinCom personnel) for your unwavering support and cooperation, enabling us to accomplish our various missions during the past 12 months,” said Lt. Gen. Sobejana.

            “You extended extra efforts to ensure that the spirit of Christmas is felt in this camp. This definitely inspires us to cleanse our hearts from all bad feelings and unite us even more as a great team that we already are. Remember that there is no bigger gift than being together as a family, enjoying the peace and love of this wonderful season,” he added.

            He thanked stakeholders and local officials present for their con tinued support and cooperation with the peace initiatives of the military. (By JONG CADION with WesMinCom PAO Press Relasses 

2 high-powered firearms handed over by 3 BIFF surrenderors

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PAGADIAN CITY (Dec. 13, 2019) - The intensified focused and intelligence operations of the 40th Infantry Battalion led to the yielding of 3 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and handing over of their undocumented firearms at 10am of December 11, 2019.

The BIFF were identified as Ustadz Yasser Saligan, a.k.a, Morsid, a BIFF member under Karialan Faction, together with Norudin Dalinding, and Omar Tatang, all residents of Sitio Balagon, Barangay Midpandacan, General Salipada K. Pendatun, Maguindanao, surrendered bringing along one M14 rifle with one magazine; one M1 Garand Rifle; and five rounds of 7.62mm,  five rounds Caliber .30, and two rounds 81mm UXO ammunitions.

            “Our sustained campaigns in ending terrorism in our area of operations compel more terrorists to surrender and return to the mainstream society,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.

            “I commend the troops of the Joint Task Force Central under Major General Carreon for their commitment and significant accomplishments during my incumbency as the commander of WestMinCom,” Lt. Gen. Sobejana added.          

            Said surrenderors and their firearms were brought to headquarters, 40IB in Barangay Tual, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat for proper documentation. (By JONG CADION with WesMinCom PAO press release and photos)

BIFF’s war materials recovered anew in Maguindanao

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PAGADIAN CITY De. 5, 2019 - Military troops recovered anew several arms and explosives as they pound on eluding BIFF rebels in Maguindanao.

Soldiers of the 33rd Infantry Battalion recovered two Cal. HM Barrette rifles, two 7.62mm rifles, one Rocket-Propelled Grenade, one M79 Grenade Launcher, one 81mm unexploded ordnance, IED paraphernalia, three warhead 81mm mortars, and other war materials while clearing Barangay Lapok in Shariff Aguak at 10am on December 3.

At 11:30am on December 3, soldiers recovered anew one Carbine rifle and medical equipment left by wounded BIFF rebels after a fierce fight with government troops in Barangay Tukanallipao, Mamasapano.

Clearing operations by combined troops of the 33IB and the 5th Special Forces Battalion further led to the recovery of one shotgun, one 9mm Ingram, two improvised explosives, and subversive documents in Barangay Lapok at 1:30pm on Tuesday.

Troops brought said materials to the 33IB command group for consolidation.

“Military forces pursue the enemy of the state in a very deliberate manner to drive the terrorists out of their strongholds,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.

“We are determined to disintegrate terrorist groups and purge central area from terrorism and violence,” he added. (By JONG CADION with WesMinCom Press Release and Photos)

UPDATE of the two NPA Leaders who were arrested in SND

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PAGADIAN CITY, ZDS (Dec. 01, 2019) – The two Communist NPA Terrorists (CNT) leaders who were arrested in a joint checkpoint operation by AFP and PNP troops in Brgy Dableston, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, yesterday, have undergone inquest proceeding before the Lanao, del Norte prosecutor’s office today, December 2, 2019.

Accordingly, Christopher Cañete y Ruiz, known as Alias Glock and Virjon Virtudazo y Sagaysay also known as alias Thunder revealed the identities of other members of their group and some are allegedly hiding in plain sight.

They also revealed identities of their supporters, their locations and future plans. But details of their revelations are withheld for now pending further verification and investigation.

According to Brig. Gen. Bagnus Gaerlan Jr, the 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) acting commander, the current successful arrest and previous armed engagement with NPAs and other threat groups  were widely due to the AFP’s newly acquired imaging technology which will be further enhanced in the coming year.

He further invited local NPA members, which he described as the exploited ones, to lay down their arms and return to the folds of our law through our E-CLIP program. (By JONG CADION with Tabak DPAO PR and Photos)

2 NPA Leaders Arrested, Reveals Arms Cache in Lanao Norte

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PAGADIAN CITY, ZDS (Dec. 01, 2019) – Two Communist NPA Terrorists (CNT) leaders were apprehended in a joint checkpoint operation by the troops of 5th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, 49th Infantry Battalion and 2nd Maneuver Platoon, Regional Mobile Force Battalion, PNP in Brgy Dableston, Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, at 12:00 p.m. midnight, Sunday, December 1, 2019.

“The two were identified as Christopher Cañete y Ruiz or known as Alias Glock and Virjon Virtudazo y Sagaysay also known as alias Thunder” said Lt. Col. Rolando Orengo, 5th Mech Battalion Commander.

“Both were armed with one caliber .45 pistol, one caliber .38 revolver, an improvised explosive device and its paraphernalia and a rifle grenade during the apprehension”, he added. 

During the custodial debriefing, Cañete and Virtuzado revealed to the troops an arms cache located in Brgy San Isidro, Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte.

Around 11:30 a.m. same day, the follow-up operation resulted into the discovery of seven M16 rifles, one AR18 rifle, one M203 Grenade Launcher, one caliber 38 revolver, 29 pcs. Bandoliers, 286 pcs. Magazines for m16 and 2,000 rounds of ammunitions.

According to Brig. Gen. Facundo Palafox IV, 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade Commander, who was operational jurisdiction of Lanao del Norte, “This is a big blow to the CNTs of the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee because both were occupying top positions in their organization”.

 “Cañete is a commander of one of the guerilla front companies, while Virtuzado is in charge of the recruitment and brainwashing the minds of their recruits in hinterlands of Iligan, Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental area”, added Palafox.

Meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Bagnus Gaerlan Jr, the 1st Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Zampelan (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao Provinces) acting commander, commended the efforts of the troops for the apprehension of two and the discovery of CNT’s arms cache.

“This significant accomplishment will weaken the CNTs recruitment and organizational works in our area of operation”, Gaerlan said.    

“We urged the youth, indigenous peoples and the locals to be more vigilant and report to our troops the presence of armed and other threat groups in their communities”, Gaerlan added. (By JONG CADION with Tabak DPAO PR and Photos)

Yuletide Spirit is alive in PRO9

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 Camp Col. Romeo Abendan, Zamboanga City – One of the most awaited holiday is Christmas. Police Regional Office 9 officially opens the yuletide season with the simultaneous lighting of the Christmas Tree and Lanterns on December 2, 2019.

Major Helen L. Galvez, PRO0 PIO disclosed that this year, PRO9 advocates an eco-friendly celebration to help save Mother Earth. A total of 19 entries of lanterns were submitted, which were made by the personnel themselves from different divisions made from recyclable and compostable materials.

Galvez said, the highlight of the event was the human formation of 500 personnel of Pascua 2019 star in the parade grounds of Camp Abendan and the fireworks display.

PRO9 Regional Director PBGen. Froilan F. Quidilla said in his message PNP serves as a shining light of hope to the people they serve. He also added that the personnel should fulfill its mandate to the people and maintain the peace and order during the season. (By JONG CADION with PRO9 PIO PR and Photos)