AFP-PNP-CAFGU perpetrated 27 counts of ceasefire violations in Mindanao*
Jorge "Ka Oris" Madlos
NDFP-Mindanao
February 22, 2011
For the information of the general public we are releasing this list of violations on the 7-day ceasefire on the part of all the armed forces of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) in Mindanao.
For its part, the New People's Army (NPA) in Mindanao, under the leadership and guidance of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP-MLM), has faithfully abided by the said declaration and maintained its defensive mode during the same period. The incident at Banay-Banay, Davao Oriental alleged to be a violation of the NPA against the ceasefire was a mere fabrication of the AFP.
In Mindanao alone, the AFP-PNP-CAFGU committed at the very least 27 counts of ceasefire violations, excluding those which are yet to be reported from the field:
In North Central Mindanao Region
1. In Brgy. Osmena, Dangcagan, Bukidnon, 3PM, February 15-16, 2 truckloads of the 8th IB led by Col. Rico Gapuz and Maj. Canutoy and the PNP, led by PNP Provincial Director Bermudo and Dangcagan Police Chief Inspector Evary Bacunawa, forcibly gathered the people to extract intelligence information;
2. In Sto. Rosario, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, February 15, 2 truckloads of the 8th IB and 2 patrol cars of the RMG conducted offensive combat patrol. Brgy. Sto. Rosario is 12 km away from the nearest AFP-PNP-CAFGU camp;
3. In Brgy. Kauyonan, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, February 15, one squad of the 8th IB conducted commando offensive combat patrol in sugar cane fields. Brgy. Kauyonan is 12 km away from the nearest AFP-PNP-CAFGU camp;
4. In Brgy. Kalumihan, Kitaotao, Bukidnon, February 15, 2 truckloads of the 8th IB and 2 patrol cars of the RMG conducted offensive combat patrol. Brgy. Kalumihan is about 15 km away from the nearest AFP-PNP-CAFGU camp;
5. In Brgys. San Nicolas-Banban, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, February 15, one military jeep-load of the 8th IB conducted offensive combat patrol. San Nicolas-Banban is 5km away from the nearest AFP-PNP-CAFGU camp;
6. In Brgys. Bagsak-Pinamaloy, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, February 15, one M35 military truckload of the 8th IB conducted offensive combat patrol. Bagsak-Pinamaloy is about 4 km away from the nearest AFP-PNP-CAFGU camp;
7. On February 15, offensive combat operations, which started on Feb 10, continue in Quezon, Bukidnon;
8. In Brgy. Namnam, San Fernando, Bukidnon, 8 PM, February 16, one truckload of the 8th IB re-occupied a detachment site they have deserted for a year.
In North Eastern Mindanao Region:
9. In far flung Brgy. Sapa, Claver, Surigao del Norte, February 15, combined AFP troops belonging to the 30th IBPA, 26th IBPA, 75th IB and the CAFGU are encamped in and around the barangay hall, have maintained their offensive combat positions and conducted combat patrols;
10. In far flung Brgy. Lahi, Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte, February 15, combined AFP troops under the 30th IBPA, 26th IBPA, 75th IB and the CAFGU are encamped in and around the barangay hall, have maintained their offensive combat positions and conducted combat patrols;
11. In far flung Brgy. Camam-onan, Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte, February 15, combined AFP troops under the 30th IBPA, 26th IBPA, 75th IB and the CAFGU are encamped in and around the barangay hall, have maintained their offensive combat positions and conducted combat patrol.
In Southern Mindanao Region:
12. In Sto. Puting Bato, Brgy. Ngan, Compostela Valley Province, February 16, the 5th Scout Rangers Company are conducting offensive combat operations;
13. In Sto. Side Four, Brgy. Manggayon , Compostela Valley Province, February 16, the 5th Scout Rangers Company are conducting combat operations;
14. Sto. Pagkaw, Brgy. Aragon, Cateel, Davao Oriental, February 16, Scout Rangers have encamped themselves in and around the houses of local civilians;
15. In Sto. Cogonon, Brgy. Salvacion, Trento, Agusan del Sur, February 16, 1 platoon (38 elements) of an unknown AFP unit is conducting combat operations;
16. In Brgy. Macopa, Man-ay, Davao Oriental, February 16, the 67th Infantry Battalion are conducting civil-military operations (CMOs) and are employing psy-war tactics against civilians;
17. In Sto. Matabang, Brgy. Taocanga, Man-ay, Davao Oriental, February 16, 2 companies (120 elements) of the 67th Infantry Battalion are conducting civil-military operations (CMOs) and are employing psy-war tactics against civilians;
18. In Sto. Maitom, Brgy. Tubaon, Taragona, Davao Oriental, February 16, the 67th Infantry Battalion are conducting civil-military operations (CMOs) and are employing psy-war tactics against civilians;
19. Units from the 28th Infantry Battalion, February 16, PA conducted (perimeter) patrol and operations in certain barangays in Banay-Banay, Davao Oriental;
20. Elements of the 71st Infantry Battalion, February 16, PA encamped in and around a barangay in Maco, Compostela Valley Province and conducted civil-military (CMO) and patrol operations with the vicinity;
21. The 5th Scout Rangers Company conducted offensive combat operations in several barangays in Maragusan town, Compostela Valley Province;
22. In Brgy. Suwaon, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, February 17, units of the 60th Infantry Battalion PA conducted RSOT operations under the guise of the Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP);
23. In Brgy. Gabuyan, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, February 17, units of the 60th Infantry Battalion PA conducted RSOT operations under the guise of the Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP);
24. In Brgy. Tiburcia, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, February 17, units of the 60th Infantry Battalion PA conducted RSOT operations under the guise of the Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP);
25. In Brgy. Luna, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, February 17, units of the 60th Infantry Battalion PA conducted RSOT operations under the guise of the Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP); and,
26. In In Brgy. Florida, Kapalong, Davao del Norte, February 17, units of the 60th Infantry Battalion PA conducted RSOT operations under the guise of the Peace and Development Outreach Program (PDOP);
27. In Sto. Padada, Brgy. Mambing, New Corella, February 20, dawn, 1 squad of the 3rd Special Forces conducted combat patrol.
Reports from Far Southern Mindanao and South Western Mindanao regions and from other provinces are still not available as of this writing.
For the success of the peace talks and the peace process, it is fervently hoped that the GPH show sincerity and respect by directing its own armed forces to honor future ceasefires and, in a politically mature way, contribute to paving the way for the attainment of a just and lasting peace.
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