36IB troopers recover firearms, subversive documents in Carmen town
By Nida Grace P. Barcena
CARMEN, Surigao del Sur -- The troops of the 36th Infantry “Valor”
Battalion (36IB) recovered the following firearms, subversive items/documents,
and war materials after the 15-minute firefight against the communist terrorist
group, in the vicinity of Barangay Esperanza, Carmen, Surigao del Sur on April
15, 2023, to mention:
- one (1)
light Machine Gun M60,
- 300
rounds linked 7.62mm,
- one (1)
Dell Core i7 laptop,
- one (1) GoPro body cam,
- one (1) Baofeng Handheld Radio,
- assorted war materials and
- personal belongings.
In a press statement, the troops of 36IB immediately responded, to the report
received from the community on the presence of armed rebels in the area,
and a combat operation was implemented, resulting to the exchange of fire
around 3:20 p.m. on the same day.
The government troops encountered around 25 members of the communist terrorist
group of Sentro de Grabidad 16 (SDG 16) led by Nicolas Francisco Jr also
known as Chongbian/Chong and Squad 3, Platoon 1, weakened guerilla front 30,
North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee under the leadership of Bernabe Pamad
also known as “Depor”.
36 Infantry “Valor Battalion Commander Lt. Colonel Rey Reuyan reiterated that
the recovery of the firearms in the encounter site in Carmen town was the result
of the cooperation and support gained from the communities to the government,
which led to successful relentless operations of his troops to protect and
secure the people.
“Nagpapasalamat kami sa suporta at impormaasyoing ibinhagi ng mga taga Carmen,
Surigao del Sur upang ating matunton ang ang pinagtataguan ng mga teroristang
grupo,” Reuyan stated.
The official urge the people of Surigao del Sur to support their mission on
peace and order that will lead to a progressive province.
“Nawa’y patuloy ninyong susuportahan ang ating mga kasundaluhan sa ating misyon
na panatilihin ang kapayapaan sa Surigao del Sur,” Reuyan noted. (with a
report from 36IB/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
