NolCom intensifies security as NPA celebrates 50th anniversary
By AJ Siytangco
Published Mar 28, 2019 05:35 pm
By Francis Wakefield
The Armed Forces of the Philippines-Northern Luzon Command (AFP-NoLCom) is enhancing its internal security operations (ISO) as it keeps a close watch on the New People’s Army (NPA) which is celebrating its 50th founding anniversary Friday, March 29.
Guerrillas from the New People's Army in formation during the 49th anniversary of the communist rebel group in Sierra Madre mountains.
(Czar Dancel / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) This was disclosed by AFP-NoLCom following the series of burning incidents committed by the Communist rebels in the municipality of Cagayan on February 28 and March 5. NoLCom troopers in the area of Cagayan coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) for joint operations to further investigate and thwart these acts of violence by the NPA. Units under NoLCom, the Fifth Infantry Division (5ID), the Seventh Infantry Division (7ID), Tactical Operations Wing Northern Luzon (TOWNOL), and Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL), are also on stand-by, and ready to act on any situation as the need arises. AFP-NoLCom Commander Lt. Gen. Emmanuel B. Salamat said they were strengthening and enhancing their military capabilities and coordination with other concerned agencies and stakeholders to mitigate and stop the atrocious attacks of the NPA terrorists. “We are asking everyone to be more vigilant on the suspicious movement or activities of the Communist insurgents in your locality and please do not be afraid to coordinate with the soldiers and our police counterpart if these suspicious activities are observed inside your communities as a preventive measure against these acts of atrocities," Salamat said. "The Northern Luzon Command is also working closely with the populace and other agencies and stakeholders of Northern and Central Luzon to sustain peace and security in the Northern frontier and continues to pressure the Communist Terrorist Group to give up its arms and return to the mainstream society, so the country could move forward for more progress and development of the communities, particularly in Geographically Isolated and Displaced Areas (GIDAS)," he added.
Guerrillas from the New People's Army in formation during the 49th anniversary of the communist rebel group in Sierra Madre mountains.(Czar Dancel / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) This was disclosed by AFP-NoLCom following the series of burning incidents committed by the Communist rebels in the municipality of Cagayan on February 28 and March 5. NoLCom troopers in the area of Cagayan coordinated with the Philippine National Police (PNP) for joint operations to further investigate and thwart these acts of violence by the NPA. Units under NoLCom, the Fifth Infantry Division (5ID), the Seventh Infantry Division (7ID), Tactical Operations Wing Northern Luzon (TOWNOL), and Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL), are also on stand-by, and ready to act on any situation as the need arises. AFP-NoLCom Commander Lt. Gen. Emmanuel B. Salamat said they were strengthening and enhancing their military capabilities and coordination with other concerned agencies and stakeholders to mitigate and stop the atrocious attacks of the NPA terrorists. “We are asking everyone to be more vigilant on the suspicious movement or activities of the Communist insurgents in your locality and please do not be afraid to coordinate with the soldiers and our police counterpart if these suspicious activities are observed inside your communities as a preventive measure against these acts of atrocities," Salamat said. "The Northern Luzon Command is also working closely with the populace and other agencies and stakeholders of Northern and Central Luzon to sustain peace and security in the Northern frontier and continues to pressure the Communist Terrorist Group to give up its arms and return to the mainstream society, so the country could move forward for more progress and development of the communities, particularly in Geographically Isolated and Displaced Areas (GIDAS)," he added.