The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and First Gen Corporation (First Gen) have forged ties to capacitate local government units (LGUs) in mainstreaming climate change and accessing the People's Survival Fund (PSF).
Photo from the Climate Change Commission The ceremonial signing of the Memorand
BUTUAN CITY (PNA) – At least 32 water bird species are found thriving inside the monitoring site in Lake Mainit stretching across the towns of Jabonga and Kitcharao in Agusan del Norte province, highlighting the need for sustained ecological preservation.
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) launched its relief aid operations in flood-hit Palawan province, where some 2,295 residents received packs of rice.
(OVP photo) Photos were posted on Vice President Sara Duterte’s Facebook page on Wednesday, Jan. 11, showing officials and volunteers dist
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RETRIEVAL SITE. Troops of the 29th Infantry Battalion discover the remains of New People's Army leader Rolando Rubilla "Edroy" Leyson Jr. in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte on Wednesday (Sept. 21, 2022). He is believed to have been killed during an encounter on September 14. (Courtesy of 4ID/4th Infantry Diamond Division) BUTUAN CITY - The body of a top leader of the communist New People's Army (NPA) in Surigao del Norte was retrieved by the 29th Infantry Battalion (29IB) of the 901st Infantry Brigade (901Bde) in Agusan del Norte. In a press statement on Friday night, the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) identified the slain NPA leader as Rolando Rubilla "Edroy" Leyson Jr., 40, secretary of Guerrilla Front 16, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC). "Troopers from the 29IB were conducting combat operations on Wednesday when they found the cadaver of Leyson (in Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga town)," the 4ID statement read. Leyson was believed to have been killed during an encounter between the 29IB and NEMRC members on September 14. "Apparently, the cadaver was dragged by his companions but was left behind to evade our pursuing troops," the 4ID said. Brig. Gen. George Banzon, 901Bde commander, said Leyson had multiple arrest warrants for criminal charges, including arson, murder, attempted murder, attempted multiple murder, kidnapping, and serious illegal detention. "Leyson is a notorious NPA leader in Caraga Region and his death could be the last straw that keeps the NPA rebels and they will eventually collapse," Banzon said. He urged Leyson's wife, Juanita Pableo "Kikay" Saavedra-Leyson, another key NPA leader in the region, to surrender. "Return to the fold of the law for you to have peace of mind, pay last respects, and properly lay to rest your late husband," Banzon said. Leyson was the second top NPA leader in Caraga who died this month, following Noel Alacre (alias Megan), the commanding officer of Platoon 2, Weakened Guerilla Front 30, NEMRC. Alacre's body was retrieved along a riverbank in Sitio Maitom, Barangay Mahanon, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur by the military and police on September 16. Meanwhile, Nenita Generalao Dolera (alias Akira), the secretary of Guerrilla Front 19, Sub-Regional Committee Southland, NEMRC was nabbed in Surigao City on September 10; while Badong Gumansel Lipanda, commander of Platoon Banglas, Sub-Regional Committee 3, North Central Mindanao Regional Committee, surrendered to the 26th IB on September 17. (PNA) }
BUTUAN CITY - The recent arrest of New People's Army (NPA) rebel, Atheliana "Ka Atel" Hijos, was a legitimate law enforcement operation, the police reported on Monday. The Police Regional Office in the Caraga Region (PRO-13) issued the statement amid claims made by the group, Karapatan Caraga, on Sept. 3 saying that charges against Hijos were false. PRO-13 said Hijos is the fourth most-wanted NPA rebel in the Caraga, who has standing arrest warrants issued by local courts. It said it is duty-bound to serve lawful court orders to anyone, including Hijos, who is wanted by the law for murder and serious illegal detention charges. Hijos was arrested by the intelligence operatives of PRO-13 on Aug. 30 in Barangay Kinabjangan in Nasipit town, Agusan del Norte province. "Based on police investigations, Hijos was involved in an encounter with the Philippine Army on Nov. 20, 2019 in Purok 2, Sitio Kalipayan, Barangay Cuyago, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte that resulted in the killing of Corporal Mario P. Suson," the PRO-13 said. It added that Hijos was also involved in the kidnapping and serious illegal detention of a member of the Civilian Active Auxiliary of the Philippine Army last December 29, 2018, in Barangay Kolambungan, Sibagat town, Agusan del Sur. "The PRO-13, under the leadership of Brig. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. will continue to go after those persons who have standing arrest warrants, and bring them to the court of justice," the police office said. PRO-13 also assured the safety of all arrested persons, including respect for their human rights. (PNA) }
BUTUAN CITY – Big number of coffee, coconut and palm-oil growers in far-flung areas in Surigao del Sur, particularly in Tagbina town, are seen to uplift their living condition and economically stable due to concreting and paving of road leading to their farming areas. Agri-business is also seen to
SEIZED FIREARMS. Four high-powered firearms and an IED owned by the communist NPA rebels are recovered by 29IB troopers in Barangay Bangonay, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte on Wednesday (July 20, 2022). A tip-off from a civilian in the area helped the Army recover the NPA armaments. (Photo courtesy of 29IB) BUTUAN CITY - A tip-off from a resident helped the Army's 29th Infantry Battalion (29IB) recover four high-powered firearms and an improvised explosive device (IED) belonging to the communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Barangay Bangonay, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. Col. Jason Saldua, 29IB commander, said the troops were deployed for a combat operation in the area on July 20 after receiving a report from a civilian on the periodic presence of the NPA insurgents conducting extortion activities. "Our troops, upon reaching Sitio Inayao, discovered a newly-abandoned encampment of the NPA rebels," Saldua said in a statement Friday. The rebels operating in the area belong to Sentro del Grabidad 16, Guerrilla Front 16, North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee of the NPA. Saldua said the troops were aided by a K9 unit in finding the firearms, which included an AK-47 rifle, a Carbine rifle, an M16 rifle, and a Bushmaster with two magazines. The troops also seized a 30-meter gauge 22 wire along with the one IED. "We are extending gratitude to the peace-loving residents of Sitio Inayao," Saldua said, adding that the continued support of the civilians in the area and the confiscation of the firearms will further weaken the NPA movement. He also urged the remaining NPA rebels in Jabonga and the rest of Agusan del Norte to surrender. "The 29IB, together with the local government units through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program will assist and help them to start anew," Saldua said. The Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The National Democratic Front was formally designated as a terrorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as "an integral and inseparable part" of the CPP-NPA created in April 1973. (PNA) }
BUTUAN CITY – An alleged Communist-New People’s Army (NPA) finance staff who is facing multiple criminal charges was arrested by the combined government security forces in Northeastern Mindanao (The Caraga Region), a police official reported Monday. Caraga Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13) Regiona
BUTUAN CITY – The dwindling support of their leaders that led to severe hunger has forced 16 more communist-New People’s Army (NPA) rebels from various parts in Agusan del Norte province and Cabadbaran City to go back to the folds of the government, a police report said on Sunday afternoon. "The la