CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The 102nd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army neutralized the Secretary of the Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (WMRPC) of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) during an encounter in Brgy. Malagalad, Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur on February 27.
Aprecia Rosete @ Bambam, the Secretary of WMRPC, died in a clash with Army troops. She is known to be the mastermind behind heinous acts in Zamboanga Peninsula such as extortion, murder of innocent civilians, and destructive sabotage of critical infrastructure projects with over 30 warrants of arrest against her.
Recovered at the encounter site following the clash were one (1) AK47, magazines with serviceable ammunition, one (1) cal.45 pistol and personal belongings.
General Romeo S Brawner Jr, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, lauded the 102nd Infantry Brigade and the 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division under the leadership of MGen Gabriel Viray III, for the successful focused military operations in Zamboanga del Sur.
"I commend the remarkable efforts of the Tabak troopers for their dedication to eradicating the armed group responsible for spreading fear and havoc in Zamboanga del Sur," Gen. Brawner said.
“The AFP stands firm in our resolve to confront threat groups as we remain steadfast in our duty to safeguard peace and security throughout the country. We urge their remaining members to surrender or suffer the same fate as your dead comrades,” he added.///
