CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City - Elements of the Philippine Army’s 4th Infantry Battalion engaged with the CNT members while conducting focused military operations in Sitio Hagupit, Brgy. Lisap in Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro on Wednesday, June 8.
Following the encounter, troops were able to capture an M14 rifle with magazine and ammunitions, cellular phone, assorted medicines, contraceptive pills, and subversive documents from the enemies.
According to Brigadier General Jose Augusto V Villareal, Commander of 203rd Bantay (Kapayapaan) Brigade, information was provided by a concerned civilian who preferred not to reveal his identity for security reason.
Accordingly, the CNTs were conducting foraging activities in the IP community.
He called on the remaining NPA members in the island of Mindoro to stop their senseless struggle that only leads to hardship and death.
“I encourage our brothers and sisters who have gone the wrong path to return to the fold of the law and avail of our government’s Ehanced Comprehensive Local Intergation Program. Those who continue the armed conflict which harm our fellow Mindoreños and prevent development in the island will face our full force using modern equipment to put a stop to their violent activities and have them answer before the law,” Brigadier General Villareal said.///
