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Westmincom chief visits troops in Sulu

Posted: 06 Jun 2021 05:37 AM PDT

THE military troops stationed in the province of Sulu have been ordered to remain steadfast and sustain the momentum in the campaign against terrorism.

Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), issued the order during his three-day visit to the troops, who are continuously pursuing the remaining members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).

"It is not yet time for us to relax. We still have few enemies to pursue. I know all of you have the passion to accomplish your mission," Vinluan said.

Vinluan visited the army and marine brigades under Joint Task Force Sulu from June 1 to 3 to personally engage with and uplift the morale and welfare of the troops.

During his visit to the 1101st, 1102nd, 1103rd, and 4th Marine Brigades and his talk to the troops of the respective units, Vinluan lauded the resolve of the soldiers and ingenuity of the officers that led to numerous accomplishments, particularly in the neutralization of ASG notorious personalities.

"I congratulate everyone for your accomplishments. Sulu has never been this great. The peace and order situation continues to improve and this is attributable to the collective efforts of all the units here in Sulu," Vinluan said.

"I can now proudly say that Sulu has zero kidnap victims, notorious kidnap-for-ransom group personalities were already neutralized, and the enemy's manpower and capability have dwindled," he added.

The last kidnap victim in captivity was rescued by the combined elements of the military and police in Kalupag Island, Languyan, Tawi-Tawi on March 21, 2021.

The abductors including Majan Sahidjuan alias Apo Mike, a notorious ASG sub-leader, and two of his comrades were neutralized by the operating troops in a clash in the Kalupag island, a day before the victim was rescued.

Vinluan noted that since January, the Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu has neutralized a total of 117 Abu Sayyaf bandits.

Among the 117, 14 were killed, 86 surrendered, and 17 were apprehended. Eight of the 17 apprehended personalities were captured in Sabah on May 8, through the constant coordination between the Westmincom and Eastern Sabah Security Command.

The eight include Abu Sayyaf sub-leader Sansibar Bensio and members Firdaus Omar, Munimar Binda, Ladin Mujahirin Faizal, Hamzah Faizal, Sansis Mohammad, Halim Akhir, and Yusuf Akram. They are now in the custody of the police in Sulu for the filing of appropriate charges.

"The continuous pressure you employ through your intensified operations forced the enemies to either surrender or transfer to nearby places and lie low," Vinluan told the troops.

The JTF-Sulu also listed a total of 70 firearms recovered, 56 of which were high-powered, 11 were low-powered, and three were crew-served weapons.

Meanwhile, Vinluan acknowledged the support of local chief executives of Sulu to the military's thrusts.

He also said the higher authorities are aware and are appreciative of the achievements of the military units at the tactical level.

"The Commander-in-Chief and Defense Secretary extend their commendations to all of you on your efforts to totally eliminate the menaces of society here in Sulu," he told the troops.

During his stay in Sulu, Vinluan took time to pay a courtesy visit to Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan, Parang Vice Mayor Madzhar Loong, and Engineer Az-Zamier Arbison, Sulu 2nd District Engineer, purposely to strengthen stakeholder engagement for lasting peace and sustainable development in the province of Sulu.

He also visited the development site of a seaport and livelihood project (casava plantation) of former Sulu 1st District Engineer Munier Hadjirul in Bitih Bonbon, Patikul, Sulu. (SunStar Zamboanga)

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2MBde holds outreach mission in Panguan Island

Posted: 06 Jun 2021 05:37 AM PDT

A TOTAL of 110 school children and 49 families benefitted from the one-day Community Support Activity initiated by the 2nd Marine Brigade (2MBde) in the municipality of Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi.

Brigadier General Arturo Rojas, 2MBde commander, said the activity was held Saturday, June 5, in Panguan Island, Sitangkai town, the farthest in the southern border of the country.

Rojas said the school children of the Bajau Jade Learning School received school supplies and food packages donated by the Philippine Marine Corps Officer's Spouses Association Incorporated (PMCOSAI), NRCEN 91st Marine Reserve, Boy Abendanio, Sherwina Hajan and 2MBde.

Rojas said the 49 families received relief goods and have also benefited from the feeding program to include the school children.

He said the one-day Community Support Activity jibed with the regular border maritime patrol by the 3rd Boat Attack Division of the Naval Forces Western Mindanao's (NFWM) Task Force 61.

Rojas's wife, Dimples, and the civil-military operation team of the Marine Battalion Landing Team-21 joined Rojas during the activity in Panguan Island, Sitangkai Island town.

Sitangkai, which comprises nine villages, is a fist class municipality in the province of Tawi-Tawi with a population of 33,334 people as of the 2015 census. (SunStar Zamboanga)

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NHA releases P30-M housing project fund

Posted: 06 Jun 2021 05:37 AM PDT

THE National Housing Authority (NHA) has released an initial grant of P30 million to the Municipal Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-Elcac) of Godod, Zamboanga del Norte.

The grant is part of the P40 million fund, which is intended for the construction of a 100-unit housing project for former New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Bunawan village, Godod and another 100 units for Subanen and Kalibugan Indigenous People (IP) displaced from high-risk areas in Poblacion in the same town.

The turnover of fund was held during the groundbreaking ceremony that signaled the start of the project graced by General Cirilito Sobejana, Armed Forces chief-of-staff.

Brigadier General Leonel Nicolas, 102nd Infantry Brigade commander, said the projects were made possible under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program, which intends to provide a decent shelter to former NPA rebels who have returned to the folds of law.

"The housing project for our former rebels will ensure that they will be able to have homes to build their new lives together with their families," Nicolas said.

He said that 100 IP families will also benefit from the program under the MTF-Elcac, which aims to protect and assist IP communities, who have fell victims to the atrocities by the NPAs.

He said the projects are targeted to be completed by the end of this year. (SunStar Zamboanga)

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Businessman killed in gun attack

Posted: 06 Jun 2021 04:44 AM PDT

A BUSINESSMAN was killed in a gun attack at his own residence in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the police reported Sunday, June 6, 2021.

Police Major Shellamie Chang, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula information officer, said the incident happened around 9 p.m. Saturday in Sitio Tangalan in Kawayan village, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Chang identified the fatality as Hermes Soria Tan, 60, a businessman.

She said investigation showed that Tan surfaced from his residence seeking help moments after the victim's neighbors heard a gunshot.

Chang said Tan was rushed to the Amoroso Hospital in the town of Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay for treatment but was declared dead by the attending physician.

She said the police of Alicia are conducting a thorough investigation to establish the motive, as well as identify the suspect behind the incident. (SunStar Zamboanga)

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