8IB overruns FC 89 Sub-Camp; Landmines and HP Guns seized

By PJTremedal

Camp Evangelista, CDO – a sub-camp of the NERMC of the CPP-NPA based in Brgy Busdi, Malaybalay City in Bukidnon was over run by the joint elements of the 8^th Infantrry Battalion’s Hq & Hq Co and Charlie Company last October 17 in early raid.

Said raid discovered 20 pcs.(made) improvised anti-personnel mines, several meters of wires and other materials for improvised explosives (IED) and 3 M-16 rifles, 1 US M1- Carbine Rifle, 1 Cal. 2 Rifle and two handguns and other subversives documents in the sub-camp under the CPP-NPA Front Guerilla 89 operating in the hinterlands of Malaybalay Bukidnon.

According to the report received by the 4^th Infantry Division based here in Camp Evangelista, Army spokesman Major Michelle Anayron, PA said that the captured armaments where found hidden by the operating elements of the said battalion under the leadership of Lt. Col. Maurito L. Licodine.

In his report to the 403rd Brigade Commander, Colonel Nicanor Dolojan, LtCol Licodine said that the firearms were discovered separately when the troops overran an enemy encampment at Barangay Busdi in Malaybalay City at around 1:30 A.M.

The team led by 1LT Crisaldo U Uria and 2LT Emerson P Nelvis recovered from the area three (3) M16, one (1) M1 Carbine, one (1) Caliber 22 rifle, and two (2) handguns. Also recovered were 20 improvised anti-personnel land mines and 13 super dyne explosive primers.

Operating troops also recovered 160 meters of time fuse, three pieces of PVC pipes and 37 meters of extension wire (31.25 mm) all used for making pipe bombs

“The recovered land mines are clear indication that the NPAs are using banned items which are prohibited under the laws of land warfare and International Humanitarian Law signed by civilized societies and organizations internationally.” Colonel Dolojan said.

Meanwhile, Major Anayron said that no encounters were reported when the raid happen, however, the captured landmines (anti-personnel) are now reported to higher authorities to make appropriate action, especially to the international courts.

“We are now making special reports to international agencies especially the United Nations, where this kind of armaments are illegal and against the Geneva Convention.

We are questioning also why the insurgents are still using this anti-personnel mines wherein like us is a signatory of the said protocol (Geneva Convention) the CPP-NPA is also a signatory.” Major Anayron further said.

Using of landmines, especially anti-personnel mine or otherwise is prohibited to be use in warfare.

Meantime, MGen Mario Chan AFP, of the 4^th Infantry Division, PA commended the men and officers of the 8^th Infantry Battalion.

NPA Liquidates Ex-Army in Agusan del Norte; Torch Cargo Truck in Bukidnon

An ex-army was liquidated by SPARU members of Guerilla Front 16A, NEMRC at his residence in Barangay Baleguian, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte at 6:00 A.M., today, 20 October 2009. The fatality was identified as a certain retired army Sergeant Madrazo, a former member of the 36th Infantry Battalion.

In Bukidnon, for failure to give the extortion demands of the NPA, a cargo truck of AVERDI Palm Oil Company was torced by about 20 armed NPAs under Efren Taquin a.k.a. Mero of SYP JAGU. The incident happened at kilometer 30, Barangay Kalabugao, Impasug-on, Bukidnon 11:30 A.M., Monday, 19 October 2009.

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