Provincial News Such a positive encounter is a result of the civilians’ cooperation with the Army to end the conflict in their area. It can also be recalled that Brgy. Bangayan of Kitcharao is one with the government in ending insurgency as they have declared CNTs as Persona Non-Grata (PNG) in their community through resolution No. 08 dated May 7, 2019, as well as the creation of their Barangay Task Force- ELCAC through resolution no. 01 on October 27, 2019. Lt. Col. Isagani O. Criste, Commanding Officer of 29IB, was grateful for the information provided by the residents about the whereabouts of the CNTs. “This only proves that the
residents are now ready to embrace change and peace in their area. This is evidence that you are now willing to ‘walk the talk’ which you have made as you signed the resolutions on PNG and BTF-ELCAC,” he said. “I know that the peace which we are all longing for is near at hand; we just need to believe so and do all we can to achieve it. Your Matatag troopers are always here to support and help you achieve the peace and development which you are all hoping for. We just need your continuous support and trust. In return, we promise to do our part,” Criste added. (CMO Officer, 29IB, PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)
3 NPA rebels, 4 mass supporters surrender to Army in AgNor By 1Lt Miguel O. Borromeo
CABADBARAN CITY, Agusan del Norte - Through the relentless efforts of the Community Support Teams (CSTs) deployed in the area of operations of the 29th Infantry (MATATAG) Battalion under the leadership of Lt. Col. Isagani O. Criste, three NPA rebels together with four other mass supporters surrendered to the troops on January 16, 2020, in Brgy. San Antonio, Remedios Trinidad Romualdez (RTR), Agusan del Norte.
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