RTF ELCAC 4A

𝐔𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐘𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐘, 𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐒, 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐙𝐎𝐍

Nagtungo ang DILG IV-A sa Barangay Talisay, San Andres, Quezon upang magsagawa ng Ugnayan sa Barangay at Serbisyo Caravan noong June 26-27, 2024.

Nakiisa ang barangay officials at ang iba’t ibang sektor gaya ng kababaihan, kabataan, mangingisda, magsasaka at senior citizens ng Barangay Talisay sa naganap na Ugnayan sa Barangay noong June 26, 2024. Dito ay pinag-usapan ang mga kasalukuyang problema na nararanasan ng kanilang barangay, at nag-identify ng mga programa bilang solusyon dito. Nagbigay din ang DILG IV-A ng technical assistance sa barangay officials para sa pagsasaayos ng kanilang Barangay Development Plan.

Nasa higit kumulang 600 na mamayan ng Barangay Talisay naman ang dumalo at nabigyan ng libreng serbisyo mula sa iba’t ibang ahensya ng gobyerno: libreng gupit mula sa AFP at PNP; libreng bunot ng ngipin, gamot at check-up mula sa DOH at Provincial Government of Quezon (PGO); libreng binhi mula sa Department of Agriculture; libreng healthy snack mula sa DOST; aplikasyon ng National I.D. mula sa Philippine Statistic Authority; at libreng school supplies mula sa Philippine Coast Guard.

Bukod naman sa medical services, nagbigay rin ng iba pang serbisyo ang Provincial Government of Quezon tulad ng livelihood training sa paggawa ng dishwashing liquid. Ang Pamahalaang Bayan ng San Andres ay nagbigay din ng assistance mula sa Municipal Civil Registrar at sa mga usaping legal mula sa Legal Office.

More photos here: https://tinyurl.com/RCSP-Brgy-Talisay-San-Andres

𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐀, 𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐏 𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐄-𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐏

17 dating mga miyembro ng communist-terrorist groups (CTGs) na nagbalik-loob na sa pamahalaan at lipunan ang binigyan ng karampatang tulong sa ilalim ng Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program o E-CLIP ng National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).

𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Nasawi ang tatlong miyembro ng New People’s Army matapos ang naging engkwentro sa pagitan ng rebeldeng grupo at mga sundalo sa bayan ng Tuy, Batangas.

Panoorin ang ulat ng UNTV News and Rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ5bnKtOoLA

𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | The 2nd Civil-Military Operations Regiment Battalion of the Philippine Army has intensified efforts to counter the propaganda of communist terrorist groups through enhanced community information and awareness campaigns.

2CMO Commander Lt. Col. Rolando Acido emphasized the importance of community information awareness in preventing youth recruitment by communist terrorist groups and bolstering support for the government’s initiatives to curb insurgency.

𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗕𝗔𝗬 𝗡𝗔 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗛𝗔𝗞𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗦𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗡 | Ipinagdiwang kamakailan ng pamahalaang lungsod ng Lucena ang ika-unang taong anibersaryo ng deklarasyon ng Stable Internal Peace and Security sa lungsod.

Pinangunahan ni Mayor Mark Don Victor Alcala ang selebrasyon kasama ang buong Sangguniang Panglungsod, mga Punong Barangay at iba’t ibang mga lingkod bayan na galing sa lokal na pamahalaan ng Lucena.

Bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ay muling lumagda sa isang kasunduan ang pamahalaang lungsod ng Lucena, City Task Force to End Local Government Communist Armed-Conflict, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Quezon Police Provincial Office, Police Regional Office 4A, 59th Infantry Battalion, at 2nd Infantry Division at Philippine Army.

Ito ay bilang pagpapatibay ng mga hakbang upang mapanatili ang SIPS status ng lungsod.

Sa kanyang mensahe, binigyang diin ni Mayor Alcala na: "makakaasa ang mamamayan na ang pamahalaan ng Lucena ay laging tutulong at aaksyon para sa ikakapanatili ng kapayaan ng lungsod ng Lucena." (59th Infantry Battalion)

𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Troops from the 80th Infantry Battalion (80IB) seized a cache of weapons while pursuing a group of communist rebels in San Jose Del Monte City in Bulacan, near the boundary with Rizal province, the Philippine Army reported on Thursday.

Lt. Col. Mark Antony Ruby, commander of the 80IB, told reporters that the operation, which was carried out on Wednesday, was prompted by reports from concerned citizens regarding armed elements associated with the Komiteng Larangan Gerilya (KLG) Narciso.

He said this armed group is a local faction of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), operating along the Bulacan-Rizal boundary.

𝗪𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗡, 𝗬𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗡 | Mayroong iba't ibang tulong ang pamahalaan para sa mga miyembro ng New People's Army na tatalikod sa armadong pakikibaka at magbabalik-loob sa lipunan.

Ilan sa mga ito ang Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program na naglalaman ng tulong pangkabuhayan at pinansiyal na makatutulong sa kanilang pagbabalik sa normal na buhay.

Kaya patuloy kaming nananawagan sa mga natitirang miyembro ng NPA na sumuko at gamitin ang mga tulong na ito para makabalik sa payapang at produktibong buhay.
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Sama-sama nating yakapin ang kapayapaan tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas!

𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗬-𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗢𝗬 𝗡𝗔 𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗟𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗡𝗔 | Pormal nang idineklara ng 202nd Infantry Brigade at 1st Infantry Battalion ng Philippine Army ang bayan ng Pangil, Laguna na isang Stable Internal Peace and Security area kamakailan.

Kasunod ito ng isang taon o mahigit pa na walang marahas na aktibidad at presensya ng mga komunistang teroristang grupo sa lugar.

Inaasahanna magbibigay-daan ang deklarasyon ng SIPS sa patuloy na pag-unlad ng Pangil at makakahikayat ng mga mamumuhunan sa nasabing bayan.

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Sama-sama nating yakapin ang Kapayapaan. Wakasan ang Karahasan dulot ng CPP-NPA-NDF!

Ito ay patunay na may nakalaang tulong ang gobyerno para sa mga miyembro ng New People's Army na nagbabalik-loob sa pamahalaan.

Maraming Salamat, 80th Infantry "Steadfast" Battalion, 1st Infantry Always First Battalion, at Department of Labor and Employment - Quezon Provincial Office!

𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔-𝗦𝗔𝗠𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗔𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗡 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗡! 🕊️
Wakasan na ang karahasan dulot ng mga mapanlinlang na teroristang grupo.

In an interview with the Philippine Information Agency’s radio program Usapang PIA, 2CMO commander Lt. Col. Rolando Acido emphasized the importance of community information awareness in preventing youth recruitment by communist terrorist groups and bolstering support for the government’s initiatives to curb insurgency.

According to Lt. Col. Antony U. Ruby, Commanding Officer of the 80th Infantry "Steadfast" Battalion, the pamphlets distributed to students do not contain any misinformation depicting activists as terrorists.

He also stated that the said distribution of Information, Education and Campaign (IEC) materials was part of their implementation of Community Information Awareness and Approach Program (CIAAP), in collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd) Rizal, National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), and Hands Off Our Children Movement Inc.

JTF Katagalugan holds RTF-ELCAC IV-A meeting to address insurgency

CAMP CAPINPIN, Tanay, Rizal – In a concerted effort to eradicate insurgency, the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) IV-A, through the Joint Task Force Katagalugan (JTFC) convened here, Friday, June 7.

The face-to-face meeting included the participation of Advisers to the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS), Co-Vice Chairpersons, Head Secretariats, and the heads of the twelve clusters/lines of efforts, and presided over by no less than ASec. Jose Dominic Clavano IV of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

The agenda covered a comprehensive review of the accomplishments and challenges faced during the previous quarter, the introduction of new action plans, and the way ahead of each cluster to address pressing concerns that would lead to the attainment of peace and development objectives.

Further, the gathering underscored the commitment of RTF-ELCAC IV-A to maintain momentum in its mission to create a peaceful and secure environment conducive to regional development.

During the meeting, ASec. Clavano IV commended the members of the task force for their dedication and hard work in their relentless pursuit of peace and stability in the region.

The head of the different cluster also reiterated their commitment to sustain their mandates emphasizing the importance of respective agencies in eradicating insurgency in the country.

The different clusters reassured their commitment to support the thrust of the 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division to the region, and pledged to remain vigilant and proactive in their efforts to counter the threat of insurgency and build a brighter future for the entire CALABARZON region.

𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗬𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗚 𝗡𝗜 𝗦𝗢𝗝 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗔 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦 𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗧𝗙-𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗖 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗗-𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧

Tiniyak ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at ng Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) na puspusan ang kanilang pagbabantay sa kapayapaan at seguridad ng bawat Pilipino, lalo na sa mga kabataan na itinuturing na kinabukasan ng ating bayan.

Ito ang tugon ng AFP laban sa mga mapanirang alegasyon ng Kabataan Partylist at Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Parylist na ni-"red tag" di-umano ng mga Hukbo ng Estado ang mga indibidwal na nagsasagawa ng anumang uri ng pag-kilos laban sa pamahalaan.

Nangyari umano ang insidenteng ito sa isang seminar na idinaos sa Taytay Senior High School sa Rizal.

Ang ginanap na Community Information Awareness and Approach Program ay bahagi ng isang civic education program ng AFP na layong magpalaganap ng kaalaman tungkol sa "national security," sa pakikipag-tulungan sa Department of Education - Rizal, National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), at ng Hands Off Our Children Movement, Inc.

Ang mga materyales na ipinamahagi g 80th Infantry Steadfast Battalion ay walang nilalaman ukol sa "red-tagging" kundi nagbibigay lamang ng impormasyon tungkol sa modus operandi ng New People's Army (NPA) kung paano nito hinihikayat ang mga kabataan na maging kasapi.

Mula nang maitatag, naging matagumpay ang Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) CALABARZON sa pagbuo ng mga hakbang para labanan ang rebelyon at mga grupong lumilinlang sa mga kabataan upang sumapi sa New People's Army (NPA).

Hinihikayat g RTF-ELCAC CALABARZON ang lahat na maging mapanuri at maging listo laban sa mga mapanlinlang na grupo na sisira sa kinabukasan ng ating mga kabataan. # # #



National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict
Department of Justice - Philippines
2nd Infantry "Jungle Fighter" Division, Philippine Army
80th Infantry "Steadfast" Battalion

Nasa siyam na “Friends Rescued” o mga dating miyembro ng rebeldeng grupo ang nakatanggap ng tulong pinansiyal mula sa pamahalaan sa ilalim ng Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program.

WE SHALL DEFEND OUR FLAG AND COUNTRY

"Whenever we fly, display, and salute the flag, it is not just about observing a solemn ceremony or an old tradition. It is an expression of patriotic love that exceeds mere sentimentality. It is a commitment to offer our all, even to the point of making the ultimate sacrifice."

Secretary Eduardo M. Año
National Security Adviser
Chair, NTF-West Philippine Sea

TINGNAN | Matagumpay na naisagawa ang Community Information Awareness and Approach Program (CIAAP) sa mahigit 370 Senior High School students ng Antonio Esguerra Senior High School sa pangunguna ng kasundaluhan ng 80th Infantry "Steadfast" Battalion na pinamumunuan ni Lt.Col. Mark Antony U. Ruby sa Taytay, Rizal nito lamang ika-23 Mayo 2024.

𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗬𝗔𝗟 𝗡𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗚 𝗡𝗚 𝟴𝟬𝗧𝗛 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗢 𝗨𝗞𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗔 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗦𝗔 𝗠𝗚𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗟

Ayon kay LTC Mark Anthony Ruby, Commanding Officer ng 80th Infantry "Steadfast" Battalion, ang 80IB ay patuloy na sumusunod sa mga batas at regulasyon na nagtataguyod ng kapayapaan at kaayusan sa ating bansa.

Binigyang-diin din niya na ang kampanya ay nakatuon sa pagtaguyod ng katotohanan at katarungan, at hindi sila maglalabas ng anumang impormasyon na walang sapat na ebidensya.

Ito ay kasunod ng alegasyon ng Kabataan at ACT party-lists tungkol sa pamamahagi umano ng Armed Forces of the Philippines ng mga "red-tagging" pamphlet na nagsasabing ang mga nagrarali ay mga terorista sa isang seminar na ginanap sa Taytay Senior High School sa Rizal.

Ayon pa sa 80IB, nananatili silang dedikado sa pagsilbi sa komunidad nang may integridad at respeto, at may layunin na magbigay ng tama at patas na paglilingkod para sa kapakanan ng lahat.

National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict
80th Infantry "Steadfast" Battalion
2nd Infantry "Jungle Fighter" Division, Philippine Army
DILG IV-A

Mariing pinabulaanan ng National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict ang alegasyon ng Kabataan at ACT party-lists tungkol sa pamamahagi umano ng Armed Forces of the Philippines ng mga "red-tagging" pamphlet na nagsasabing ang mga nagrarali ay mga terorista sa isang seminar na ginanap sa Taytay Senior High School sa Rizal.

Ayon sa opisyal na pahayag ng NTF-ELCAC, ang masusing pagsusuri at pagrepaso ng nasabing mga pamphlet ay madaling magpapatunay na walang "red tagging" sa mga nasabing materyales.

Binigyang diin rin ng NTF-ELCAC, na ang nilalaman ng pamphlet ay impormasyon tungkol sa modus operandi ng mga nagre-recruit sa New People’s Army (NPA) na batay sa mga katotohanan at ebidensya.

Basahin ang opisyal na pahayag ng NTF-ELCAC.

Statement of the NTF ELCAC
Manila, Philippines | 27 May 2024

We categorically refute the allegations made by the Kabataan and ACT Teachers party-lists regarding the distribution by the Armed Forces of the Philippines of supposedly “red-tagging” pamphlets which allegedly depicted rallyist as terrorists during a seminar held at Taytay Senior High School in Rizal.

A careful perusal and review of the said pamphlets will easily prove that there is no “red tagging” in the said materials. Nowhere in the said materials does it characterize rallyists as terrorists. It merely informed the students of the modus operandi of recruiters of the New People’s Army (NPA) which is factual and based on evidence.

The Army’s 80th Infantry "Steadfast" Battalion conducted the seminar as part of a civic education program aimed at raising awareness about national security threats and promoting patriotism among youth. This initiative, in collaboration with Deped-Rizal, National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), and Hands Off Our Children Movement Inc., focused on educating the youth about the dangers posed by insurgent groups, including the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), which is designated as a terrorist organization by the Philippines and other several countries.

The seminar adhered to a Memorandum of Partnership with DepEd-Rizal to conduct information education campaigns for senior high school students in Rizal province. It aimed to provide them with knowledge of the indicators or red flags that they are being recruited by CPP-NPA organizers. This aligns with Rizal Provincial Resolution No. 03, series of 2023, which supports community information programs to protect vulnerable sectors from terrorist recruitment and exploitation.

We strongly deny any accusations of “red-tagging”. The seminar in question focused only on NPA recruitment and did not target any other organization. Contrary to the claims made by the Kabataan and ACT Teachers party-list, these seminars provided factual information that allows the youth to make informed decisions affecting their lives. The seminars were conducted transparently with the consent and cooperation of the Division of Rizal and attendance was voluntary per DepEd Rizal’s directive, contrary to reports of mandatory attendance without prior notice.

The AFP and NTF-ELCAC are committed to fostering an environment where the youth can engage in constructive discourse and critically thinking. We are committed to upholding the rights and freedoms of all citizens, ensuring that no individual is unjustly targeted or harassed. We reiterate the government’s commitment to transparency, truth, and the protection of civil liberties. We encourage all parties to engage in constructive dialogue and to verify facts before making public statements that tend to mislead or misinform the public about the truth. # # #

USec. Ernesto C. Torres Jr.
Executive Director, NTF-ELCAC Secretariat

https://www.ntfelcac.org/post/statement-of-the-ntf-elcac

READ | The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) celebrates the unanimous concurrence of both Houses of Congress, most recently from our Senators, in advancing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s amnesty program for remnants of rebel groups in the country, particularly the communist terrorist groups.

𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘, 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) today celebrates the unanimous concurrence of both Houses of Congress, most recently from our Senators, in advancing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s amnesty program for remnants of rebel groups in the country, particularly the communist terrorist groups (CTGs).

We are ready to implement the President's amnesty program in collaboration with relevant government agencies. We deeply appreciate the efforts of our Senators and Congressmen for their unwavering support of the President’s quest for genuine and lasting peace in our country.

With the vibrant leadership of the President, let’s move forward toward inclusive unity, peace, and development. Let ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ make a difference in our lives.

On November 22, 2023, the President signed Executive Order (EO) No. 47. This order amends EO 125 from 2021, updating the National Amnesty Commission's (NAC) functions to include processing applications for amnesty under the new proclamations.

The establishment of the NAC, as outlined in the President's EO, is crucial. The Commission's duty to review amnesty applications under Proclamation Nos. 403, 404, 405, and 406 guarantee a just and transparent procedure.

Furthermore, Pres. Marcos Jr. issued Proclamation No. 404, granting amnesty to former Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) members for politically motivated crimes punishable under the Revised Penal Code (RPC) and Special Penal laws.

On November 29, 2023, House Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 19, 20, 21, and 22 were introduced by House Speaker Martin Romualdez and other House leaders in support of President Marcos Jr.’s amnesty proclamations for various rebel groups.

While amnesty provides a chance for redemption, it does not exempt individuals from accountability for grave offenses. We must reinforce our dedication to upholding the rule of law, ensuring accountability for past actions, and adhering to the principles of Bagong Pilipinas.

The Proclamation excludes crimes such as kidnap for ransom, massacre, r**e, terrorism, crimes against chastity as defined in the Revised Penal Code, crimes committed for personal gain, violation of Republic Act (RA) No. 9165, or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, grave violations of the Geneva Convention of 1949, and genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, torture, enforced disappearances, and other gross violations of human rights.

It's essential that all stakeholders in peacebuilding—including religious leaders, marginalized groups, and civil society organizations—are included in these inclusive initiatives. To establish unity, peace, and development, all sectors of society must cooperate and participate.

We must also continue dialogues and engagements to address the root causes of the conflict. Our Local Peace Engagement (LPE) actively involving local government units (LGUs) down to the barangays has been very successful. Sustainable peace can only be achieved by addressing social ills and fostering social justice and equality.

The NTF ELCAC embraces this comprehensive approach to amnesty, which aligns with our commitment to building an inclusive and peaceful society, as envisioned in Bagong Pilipinas. By resolving the issues affecting the former rebels and providing them a path towards reconciliation, we facilitate the achievement of lasting peace and inclusive development for all Filipinos.

UNDERSECRETARY ERNESTO TORRES JR.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

https://www.ntfelcac.org/post/moving-forward-to-unity-peace-and-development

𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐘'𝐒 𝟐𝐈𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐒 𝐍𝐏𝐀 𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐙𝐎𝐍

CAMP CAPINPIN, Rizal — A terror plot by the New People’s Army was foiled by the 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division after soldiers unearthed an arms cache in General Nakar, Quezon on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Troops from the 1st Infantry “Always First” Battalion were conducting focused military operations at Sitio Anibongan in Brgy Magsikap when they discovered the said arms cache that included one shotgun, an anti-tank explosive, four anti-personnel mines, 2 hand grenades, and a blasting cap.

In a statement, 2ID Commander Maj. Gen. Roberto S. Capulong emphasized that the discovery of the arms cache has prevented a potentially devastating attack targeting the security forces and civilians.

He then urged local communities to remain vigilant and cooperative in reporting activities of the terrorist group and assured them of 2ID’s unwavering commitment to protecting Southern Tagalog from any form of violence or intimidation planned by the rebels. | via 2nd Infantry "Jungle Fighter" Division, Philippine Army

𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝟖𝟎𝐈𝐁, 𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐇𝐎𝐊 𝐒𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐓𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐔𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐀𝐘, 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐑, 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐙𝐎𝐍

Matagumpay na nakiisa ang kasundaluhan ng 80th Infantry (STEADFAST) Battalion sa pamumuno ni Lt. Col. Mark Antony U. Ruby sa ginanap na libreng gamutan (Medical Mission) katuwang ang mga opisyales ng Brgy. Umiray na pinamumunuan ni Hon. Eric C. Astrea, Punong Barangay ng Brgy. Umiray, General Nakar, Quezon at Mr. Jayson Torres (RN) sa 50 residente ng Sitio Landing, Brgy. Umiray, General Nakar, Quezon noong ika-6 ng Marso 2024.

Layunin ng nasabing programa na magbahagi ng mga libreng gamot at libreng konsultasyon at maging instrumento sa pagpapatuloy ng kanilang maayos na kalusugan.

Ito ay regular na ginagawa ng mga opisyales ng Brgy. Umiray, katuwang ang iba’t ibang ahensya at lokal na pamahalaan ng nasabing bayan lalong-lalo na sa mga malalayong sitio na malimit na makatanggap ng mga kahalintulad na serbisyo.

📷 80th Infantry "Steadfast" Battalion

𝟖𝟎𝐈𝐁, 𝐀𝐊𝐓𝐈𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐈 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐊𝐀-𝟏𝟐𝟕 𝐍𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘𝐎 𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐘

Ipinakita ng 80th Infantry (STEADFAST) Battalion, sa ilalim ng pamumuno ni Lt. Col. Mark Antony U. Ruby, ang kanilang dedikasyon sa pangangalaga sa kalusugan sa ginanap na Health and Wellness Fair bilang bahagi ng ika- 127 na anibersaryo ng Philippine Army noong Marso 8, taong 2024.

Naguna sa makabuluhang aktibidad ang Commander ng 2ID, PA at ang panauhing pandangal, Maj. Gen. Roberto S. Capulong, kasama si Brig. Gen. Jose Augusto V. Villareal, Assistant Division Commander.

Pangunahing layunin ng Health and Wellness Fair ang magbigay ng libreng serbisyong pangkalusugan sa mga kasundaluhan, kanilang mga pamilya, at mga civilian employee.

Sa pangunguna ni Col. Mailyn T. Panganiban, namumuno sa 2nd Army Station Hospital, isinagawa ang libreng konsultasyon sa kalusugan, check-up sa mata, libreng vaccines, mental health assessment, dental check-ups, libreng gupit, at iba pang benepisyo.

Hindi rin nagpahuli ang mga kasundaluhan sa pagpapakita ng pagkakaisa sa pamayanan sa pamamagitan ng pagdo-donate ng dugo upang matugunan ang pangangailangan sa military at tiyakin na may sapat na reserba ng dugo sa oras ng pangangailangan.

Sa kabuuan, ang aktibidad ay nagdulot hindi lamang ng pagpapanatali ng kalusugan kundi pati na rin ng kasiyahan sa mga kasundaluhan at komunidad.

Nagpapakita ito ng diwa ng serbisyong militar na naglalayong magtagumpay hindi lamang sa larangan ng seguridad kundi pati na rin sa pangangalaga sa kalusugan at kapakanan ng kanilang mga miyembro at ng komunidad na kanilang pinagsisilbihan.

📷 80th Infantry "Steadfast" Battalion

𝟐 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑, 𝟓 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐏𝐏-𝐍𝐏𝐀-𝐍𝐃𝐅 𝐈𝐍 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐙𝐎𝐍

Two Milisyang Bayan members surrendered while five CPP-NPA-NDF supporters withdrew their support to the communist terrorist group during a ceremony in Mulanay, Quezon on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

The Mulanay Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Forces headed by its municipal mayor, Hon. Aris Aguirre, with assistance from the 85th Infantry “Sandiwa” Battalion and Mulanay PNP, led the ceremony that saw the surrender of two MBs who were part of Platoon REYMARK from the Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee’s Sub Regional Military Area 4B and the withdrawal of support of five CPP-NPA-NDF supporters from Barangay Mabini.

The said individuals expressed their willingness to break ties with the communist terrorist group through the voluntary ex*****on of sworn statements in condemnation and their withdrawal of support to the CPP-NPA-NDF.

In a statement, 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division Commander Maj. Gen. Roberto S. Capulong attributed their surrender and withdrawal of support to the successful collaboration between the LGUs, security forces and valued stakeholders in promoting peace and empowering communities to be resilient against the atrocities of the CPP-NPA-NDF.

He further added that their surrender should set an example to the remaining NPA members to return to the folds of the law now, so as to enjoy the Yuletide Season with their loved ones. | via 2nd Infantry "Jungle Fighter" Division, Philippine Army

𝐆𝐎𝐕'𝐓 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐍𝐏𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐈𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐀

Joint forces of the Philippine Army and Philippine National Police apprehended an NPA leader wanted for murder in San Pablo, Laguna on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Troops of the 1st Infantry Battalion assisted the Philippine National Police units of Laguna, Quezon, San Pablo, and Kalayaan in a joint law enforcement operation at Barangay San Crispin, San Pablo, Laguna and served a warrant of arrest to Tirzo Buenafe for the crime of murder under criminal case number 8320-G dated July 01, 2009 issued by the presiding judge of Branch 61 Regional Trial Court of Gumaca, Quezon with no bail.

Buenafe alias Boboy Opinaria/Jess is a former Regional Yunit Guerilla Platoon Leader of the Southern Tagalog Regional Party Committee and is listed as the Most Wanted Person of the Police Regional Office-4A.

In a statement, 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division Commander Maj. Gen. Roberto S. Capulong said that the arrest of Buenafe manifests the concerted effort of the security sector to bring those responsible for criminal acts to justice.

He also emphasized the importance of collaboration between the community and the security forces in the enforcement of the law against criminals and in countering threats posed by communist terrorist groups.

He urged the communities to be vigilant and to come forward with any information that could help neutralize potential dangers and protect the welfare of our fellow Filipinos, especially this Yuletide season. | via 2nd Infantry "Jungle Fighter" Division, Philippine Army