Along with the desire of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to have
everything in order for a progressive and developed Philippines of tomorrow, is
the relentless pursuit of peace and order in all the New People’s Army (NPA) infested
provinces.
Leyte has been known as one of the provinces heavily infested with
the communist rebels, and as reported in the government run media outlet-
Philippine News Agency, the Philippine Army has recovered last week a high-powered
firearm and a home-made bomb when they overran a lair of the New People's Army
(NPA) in Mahaplag, Leyte.
The government has been pursuing these lawless elements as part of
its intensified combat operation against the communist rebels.
Scout rangers of Philippine Army's 78th Infantry Battalion patrolling a remote area in Burauen, Leyte. (photo credit to PNA) |
“It is a good thing thetownsfolk reported the presence of NPA in the area the people made
their stand, they have enough of the terrorism made by the NPA," Lt. Col.
Roberto Obaob of the Philippine Army 78th Infantry Battalion said .
No casualty or injury was reported in the government side.
Brig. Gen. Lope Dagoy, commander of the
Philippine Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade, earlier said their goal is to
completely wipe out insurgency in Leyte before he retires in March 2020 next
year.
“I encourage you to heed the call of
the communities, lay down your arms and avail of the enhanced integration
program of the government and allow then government to resolve the issues of
the communities and the end of this armed conflict,” Dagoy said.
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