President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday expressed confidence that communist insurgent teams will likely be dismantled in Northern Samar by the top of the 12 months.
“I just received the briefing on the success rate sa ating pagbuwag, sa ating pag-dismantle ng mga front, pag-weaken ng mga ibang front. And I was also given a very encouraging deadline that masabi natin that we will have dismantled all of the CTG (communist terrorist groups) fronts by the end of the year and that is the result of your good work,” Marcos mentioned throughout his go to to Camp Juan Ponce of the 803rd Infantry (Peacemakers) Brigade (IB) in Sumuroy, Northern Samar.
“From the progress being made in Northern Samar, we are looking forward to declaring that province clear of CTGs by the end of the year,” the President added, citing the accomplishments of the 803rd IB of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in Northern Samar.
Marcos was within the province to inaugurate the Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project and distribute varied help to residents and native authorities within the province, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) mentioned.
The President additionally joined the troops in a boodle combat throughout his go to to Camp Juan Ponce.
Marcos additionally mentioned he couldn’t wait to go to Northern Samar once more and declare that it’s free from insurgency.
“Patuloy ang pagpaganda ng sitwasyon dito at I am very, very impatient already to come back here and to be with you when we declare your area of operation clear of any CTG formations, any CTG groups,” he mentioned.
“And that will be a big, big blow to the enemy forces because they have always felt that Northern Samar is a place that they feel safe in,” Marcos added.
Challenge
The President additionally challenged the 803rd IB to carry rebels again into the fold of the regulation.
He additionally mentioned the federal government would give full help and help upon the rebels’ return.
“So, that is the plan. This is how we are going to move forward but this is all founded, it is all based, on the continuing good work that you put in every day,” Marcos added.
He additionally reminded the troops to not let its guard down regardless of its victory towards communist rebels within the province.
“You are still now in Northern Samar, on the frontline. Kaya’t do not let your guard down. Continue to do what you have been doing dahil, as I said, it has been successful, it has been effective and we can see that from the weakening of the enemy forces,” Marcos mentioned.
Over 6,200 sympathizers and communist personalities within the area surrendered and two guerilla fronts have been dismantled in Northern Samar, in accordance with the PCO. The 803rd IB was instrumental in attaining these, it added.
“We have seen…..the increase in the firearms that have been neutralized and also the personalities that have been neutralized. Let us continue that trend,” Marcos mentioned, encouraging the troops to proceed working intently with the neighborhood.
Marcos additionally assured the navy that the federal government will do its finest to offer all of the instruments, gear, and coaching they want as a part of efforts to modernize the AFP, not just for inside safety operations, but additionally for countering potential exterior threats. —KG, GMA Integrated News
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