Peace and order has always been at the forefront of the Duterte
administration.
To bring peace in the island of Mindanao has been of President
Rodrigo Roa Duterte that is why making all efforts that will bring long lasting
peace to his region of origin, but the use of force will be used if the
situation needs it be.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines
has decided to deploy the 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT) to Sulu in line with
ongoing efforts to neutralize the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists.
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| 1BCT from Manila to Sulu, they will be transported by BRP Tarlac (photo credit to PH Army) |
"Now that the election period is over and national candidates
have been proclaimed, we are redeploying forces to security challenged areas
like Sulu Archipelago for focused military operations," Armed Forces of
the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson, Marine Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said.
The 1BCT of the Philippine Army consists of around 1,500 officers
and enlisted personnel.
Marine
Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said that
there is no firm date yet on the deployment of the IBCT as the unit is still in
Manila as of this posting.
"(Deployment
of 1BCT) intends to add to the required personnel and equipment fill up for the
newly created Army XI (11th) Infantry Division; part of regular rotation of
units and troops," the AFP spokesperson stressed.
The
11th Infantry Division is expected to complete its equipment and manpower by
2022.
When already deployed in Sulu ,
the 1BCT will be utilized to sustain the momentum and seize operational tempo
to pursue the gains the military has attained in the fight against the ASG
which has been sowing terror, death, and destruction in Sulu, he added.
The
unit, along with other AFP units, will help secure Sulu and bring peace and
development for Filipino Muslims residing in the province, Marine Brig. Gen. Arevalo said
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