New People's Army's Cache Seized in South Cotabato

Strategic Insights -

Soldiers seized three M16 assault rifles, materials for improvised explosive devices, and other combat supplies during an operation in T'boli, South Cotabato, on Saturday, June 14. The operation was jointly conducted by the 37th and 105th Infantry Battalions, both under the 6th Infantry Division's 603rd Infantry Brigade. The seized cache was allegedly owned by members of the weakened New People's Army, who had fled after barangay officials in the municipality cooperated with the military's anti-NPA operations. Over 300 NPA members have surrendered to the 6th ID in the past three years.

Key Takeaways:

  • Soldiers seized three M16 assault rifles, materials for improvised explosive devices, and other combat supplies during an operation in T'boli, South Cotabato.
  • The operation was jointly conducted by the 37th and 105th Infantry Battalions, both under the 6th Infantry Division's 603rd Infantry Brigade.
  • The seized cache was allegedly owned by members of the weakened New People's Army, who had fled after barangay officials in the municipality cooperated with the military's anti-NPA operations.
  • Over 300 NPA members have surrendered to the 6th ID in the past three years.
  • The operation was led by Major Gen. Donald Gumiran, commander of the Army's 6th Infantry Division, and Brig. Gen. Michael Santos, commander of the 603rd Infantry Brigade.
  • Local officials, the police, and the military were involved in the operation that led to the recovery of the seized cache.

Statistics:

  • 3 M16 assault rifles were seized during the operation.
  • Materials for improvised explosive devices were also seized.
  • Over 300 NPA members have surrendered to the 6th ID in the past three years in Central Mindanao.

Sources:

  • Major Gen. Donald Gumiran, commander of the Army's 6th Infantry Division, on June 17 (Exact source not provided)
  • Brig. Gen. Michael Santos, commander of the 603rd Infantry Brigade, (Exact source not provided)
  • Officials of the multi-sector Regional Development Council 12 (Exact source not provided)