New 4th Infantry Division Chief Claims NPA Forces 'Dismantled' in Mindanao Regions
New Army division chief: NPA ‘dismantled’ in Northern Mindanao, Caraga
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Major Gen. Marion Angcao, the new commander of the 4th Infantry Division, announced that the New People’s Army (NPA) has been largely dismantled in Northern Mindanao and Caraga, with only a few combatants remaining. He attributed recent surrenders to the death of a key rebel leader and emphasized the need for localized peace efforts.
- 01Major Gen. Marion Angcao stated that the NPA in Northern Mindanao and Caraga is virtually dismantled, with only a handful of fighters left.
- 02The death of Edilberto Daval, known as 'Bong Waco,' has led to a significant number of surrenders among NPA members.
- 03Currently, the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee has only one guerilla front consisting of 19 fighters.
- 04Angcao supports Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro's push for localized peace engagements to improve security and attract investment.
- 05The military aims to maintain collaboration with local government units to ensure stability in the regions.
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In a recent statement, Major Gen. Marion Angcao, the newly appointed commander of the 4th Infantry Division, declared that the New People’s Army (NPA) has been effectively dismantled in the Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions. He noted that there are now only a few combatants remaining, with the North Central Mindanao Regional Committee reportedly reduced to just one guerilla front with 19 fighters. Angcao credited the death of Edilberto Daval, alias 'Bong Waco,' for triggering a wave of surrenders among NPA members. He emphasized the importance of localized peace efforts, aligning with Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro's advocacy for such initiatives. Angcao highlighted that a stable peace and order situation is essential for attracting investments to the area. The military's ongoing collaboration with local government units aims to sustain these peace efforts and enhance security in the region.
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The dismantling of the NPA could lead to improved security and stability in Northern Mindanao and Caraga, potentially attracting more investments.
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