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    Army Vision: By 2030, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride al Serving the people. Securing the land. oacpa.army2012@ gmail.com Army vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is @ source of national pride TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 DECEMBER 2014 = a “|__| Weather Forecast i Phil Star p. A260 ARMY RELATED NPA at threat to Pope Francis - Armed Forces Wiliam 8 Depesupil [ Mania Times p. A-3 Peace seen spurring Misamis Occ. devt A\ Jacinto Manila Times p, A-6 4 Gov't gears up for Apec Summit in Legazpi City Mario J Maliari Daily Tribune p. 3 Bombang itatanim ng NPA, nasilat Ricky Tulipat Ngayon p. 8 Separate explosions rock Cotabato, Maguindanao Manila Times p. A-6 1 wounded in Mindanao blast Rene Acosta Business Mirror p. A-3 2 soldiers face raps over bar hostage Phil Star p. A-29 Ex-solder tagged in Makati engineers slay shot] Non Aquiran Phil Star p. 18 AFP RELATED Education memo lets AFP encamp in schools Christine F Herrera | standard Today p. A-1 1 | Sayyaf leader arrested at NAIA Non Alquitran Phil Star p. 5 Excputschists “seek probe on ‘P260-M ransom | Joves” Marie NU a waar pA payment to Abu Sayyaf dela Cruz Abu Sayyaf fighter captured NonoyELacson | Tempo p. 4 Another terror cell monitored in Central Luzon Anthony Vargas | Manila Times p. A-3 15-16 | Senate tackles EDCA today Christina Mendez | prt star p. 1 BBL passage still within government's decline Phil Star p. 15 18-19 | Heroes Ramon J Farolan | pp p.a-19 in Remanding Edea to Senate an unprecedented | Nelson D Lavina j | 15 former rebels receive assistance from Army Core Purpose: Serving the people. Securing the land, | Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride [__OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oncp.army2012@unalicom —Tol no. (2) aA 9565 Local 6285 SOE q pi Sen Raa OL December 2014 age: 1-24 ‘YOOAUSWIATHER FORECAS! DECEMBER 1, 2014 | MONDAY mcarravanyy 28 Boat ew inne ony : mS PUERTO PRINCES at Ge teroaw oe “CS cameo ose uawnca co et ses amo op ee Se SORE Cae iad ; ey a ee ee OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email ada: oacpa.army2012@gmallcom ~ Teno. (02) 845.955 Local: 5286, 5295 ‘Army Core Purpose: Serving the people. Securing the land. Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Amy that is a source of national pride [_oFFice OF THe ARMY CHIEF cePUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email ade: oacpaarmy2012@gmallcom Tel no (2) 458586 Local 5285, 5205 ol ceomoerzois | he Flanila Times | eA NPA a threat to Pope Francis — Armed Forces BY WILLIAM B. DEPASUPIL 10 5,000 soldiers. REPORTER “Well, in our area of responsi Seen iy Hee theres stil the NPA, which we look at HE Armed Forces of the Philippines as possible threat,” Alagao said. i i “We hope they would not [try any- (AFP) is not taking any chances. thngagas he pope wt twould deployan entredi- Samar, has been designated to se- _abigproblem ifthey would do some- | vision or some 10,000 to 15,000 sol- cure the pontiff. thing {that would endanger Francis’ | diersto secure Pope Francisagainst the Alagac, however added thatthemnil-_Tife) 16 however, they would doi, we ‘communist New People’s Amy (NPA) taryisonlyasupport group ofthePhil- are ready,” he added. and other potential threat groups Sppine National Police, which is According to Alagao, the AFP and the Lt. Cmdr. fim Alagao, spokesman, charge of veal secutty preparations PNPare holding consultation meetings AEP Central Command, on Sunday forthe papal visit. con the security aspects ofthe pope's visit. said the Army’s 8th Infantry Divi Under the 8th ID are the 801st, Pope Francis will visit the country sion( 8th ID) based in Camp Gen- 802nd and 803rd Infantry Bri- from January 15 t0 19, 2015. Part of eral Vicente in Lukban, Catbalogan, — gades. Each brigade consists 3,000 his itinerary is a scheduled meeting with survivors of Typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban City, Leyte ‘The AFP intelligence community is also closely monitoring other threat ‘gwoups, such as the terrorist Abu Sayjaf ‘Group, with known links to the al (Qaeda, an international teotist group, and its Asian-based teroristce_ll aah 1 Islarniyah (J). Lt, Col. Harold Cabunoc, AFP Public Affairs Office chief, said they have not monitored any specific threat against the pope bat the milt tary, he added, is not lowering its guard down and continues with its intelligence gathering. ‘OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS -Emall add: oacpa.army20{, mewn swe quey errovwvucal: $285, $295 Army Core Purpose: Serving the people. Securing the land. Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Amy that is a source of national pride OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF ccPUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email ade: oacpa army2012@gmall.com Tel no (2) 845.8555 Loca ol ecamverzore | Che Wlanila Cinmes | ro. kw “The issuance of the joint declaration is a manifestation’ Peace seen, sss ype: i the province has dwindled in’ SPUFTING — | iepucyeas ito econ” Misamis tinuous dectease of [the PA's] Occ. devt manpower, firearms, affected’ barangays and activities,” the” military offical said £ Barrientos, for his par, said TAMBOANGA CITY: Misamis Ocei _“It(Misamis Occidental) isnow dental ison the track to prog. ady for further development, ress because of its improved #4 tourism. The strength of peace and order situation officials of the provincial gov- emment and military said in a joint declaration. the NPA in Misamis Occidental hhas become insignificant and* can be readily addressed by the police. However, the Ist Infan-" ‘Cow Herminia RamiroofMisa. UY Division and Armed Forces mis Occidental signedthededara” ®8 @ Whole will continue t tion that the province is ‘conflic-' Work with the local government manageable and development. U8, other government agen~ ready” with Brig, Gen. Gerardo” i€s the civil society organiza Barrientos |r, commander of the” Ast Infantry Division. (1D), and’ Chief Supt. Isagani Francisco’ Genabe i. chief ofthe Police Re: tions, and other stakeholders gional Office 10, at the Provincial’ to maintain the peace and secu: rity in Misamis Occidental and Cultural and Farmers’ Training Center in Oroquieta City. likewise the other provinces in’ Barangay leaders who at.” Western Mindanao.” tended the First Mindanao Ramiro, meanwhile, said the signing of the declaration would! Congress, including Sen. Teo fisto Cuingona 3rd, who was strengthen and enhance the col! the guest speaker for the laboration and partnership of the | opening ceremony of the Liga 8285, 5295 local government, the police, and” the military. ALJACINTO tng Barangay Presidents’ Con: aress, witnessed the signing of the declaration, However, Suelto said the sign: ing of the declaration would not affect the deployment of troops ir Misamis Occidental. . He noted that it would en hance the relationship between : the local governments in the province and security forces’ amid the presence of perceived threats such as New People’s’ ‘Artuy (NPA) rebels. : OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oacpa.army2012@gmail.com - Tel no. (02) 845-0555 Local: 5285, 5205 Army Core Purpose: Serving the people. Securing the land. if 3 Amy Vision: By 2026, a world-class Anny that is a source of national pride OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Email add: oacpa.army2012@ymail.com — Tel no, (02) 845-9555 Local: 5285, 8205 ri bi Tit O] December 2014 Gov’t gears up for Apec Summit in Lagazpi City By Marlo J. Maltarl systems go,” Visaya said threat from the communist New “We have air assets — one People’s Army’ (NPA) rebels who Security preparations for the alrpane and fouthelicopters,then are operating in Albay. ‘upcoming Asia Pacific Economic we have floating assets from the “They (NPAs) are quite far Conference (Apec) InformalSenior Navy," he added. bocause their concentration is inthe Officials’ Meeting (ISOM) in Legazpi Accortingto Visaya, the military western part of Albay, along the City are already in place, with mere has not monitored any threat boundaries of Sorsogon and than20Odgeemmenttropsinebed against the Apec meet but CamarinesSur I'sjustasmall fires, Maj, Gen. Ricardo Visaya, maintained that Solcom has theyarecontainsble," sald Paracio commander of the military's contingency plans, justin ease. Parnacio sald that thore are ‘Southern Luzon Command,saidthat “We are not. expecting any about 2aclive NP‘. rebelsin Albay. aside fromthe ground troops wo violent incident,” Viseya sad. “Nogligibleto fect the conduct ‘would be deployed io secure vital -Forhispar, Col, Raul Pamacio, of Apec in Legare ‘Tity* said installations, Solcom would also be- commander of the Army's 80lst_ Pamacio. putting air and sea assets on Brigadewhichhasjurisdictionover The ApecISOM would serve as Slandby duringthe Dec. 8t08 mect Logugpi City said that around 2,600 yeniue to set the agenda ar at the Oriental Hotel ‘government troops wouldbe placed priorities ofthe 21 Apees ~~ er... ‘Visaya said that military civil underthe command ofTask Group states for ty =~ Sammie in disturbance management units Legazpi, November waxt year ‘ seat tect gout! be sont: far, we havenot monitored Malacaftang said tht notable to Legazpl City or the event. any threat,” said Pamacio, speakers will becoming during the “We are generally prepared.AL —Parnacio also downplayed — ApeoISOM in Legazpi City. OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oacpa.army2012@gmail.com ~ Tel no, (02) 845-9555 Local: 5285, 5205 Army Core Purpose: Seg the people. Securing the land. Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is @ source of national pride | ‘OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oacpa.army2012@gmailcom - Tel n, (02) 848-9555 Local: §285, 6265 ©| December 2014 Pahina. Bombang itatanim ng NPA, nasilat Naslat ng figa tropa ng 2nd Infanty Batalion ng Phil ‘Amy ang paglataim ng landmine ng mga reboideng New Peoples Army sa RID Pa behagi ng 2a Barengay Baio, Dayan ng Guinobetan, Aaykahapon ng umaga. Sapanayag Ti Major Angew Guzman, tagapagsalta ng Souther Luzon Command, nagpapatrulya ang mga sundalo nang maispatan fang mga armadong rebeidena finatanim ang bomba.Gayon _Baman, sumiab ang mang minutong bekbakan hanggang ‘a umatras ang mga reba at nabardona ang improvised landmine "Nagpapakra lamang ang NPAna walang repeto ‘31 Genava Convention at ca Comprehensive Agreernet or Respect Human Fgh at eration Hunantarin 0 Gah ang peagemt| ino ay pia sa {Grutarng tong nakaslera akaikasan” pahayag naman it Gal Perfecto Panaredondo, commander ng 2nd infantry Batalion, Ricky Tulipat ; OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ~ Emall add: oacpa_army2012@gmal.com — Tel no. (02) 845-0658 Local: 5285, 5205 Army Core Purpose: Serving the people. Securing the land, ast Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF ccPUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oacpa army2012@gmall.com Tel no. (02) 648-9555 Local: 8285, 5286 O| December2014 | he Hlanila Times |e... Ae. Separate explosions rock Cotabato, Maguindanao TAMBOANGA CIT: Separate explo- The attack reportedly targeted sions in Cotabato and Maguin- a dump truck that passed along danao left one person injured Sinsuat Avenue. ahead of a possible visit by Adiilian,Reisma Baraquir washit President Benigno Aquino 3" in byshrapnel rom the blast according Cotabato City for Monday's State to Capt. Jo Ann Petinglay, a spokes- of the Region Address person fr the 6th Infanty Division Earlier on Seturday, an explo- She said the 22-year Baraquit sion occurred along a highway in was rushed to the hospital. The | Shariff Agualctown in nearby Ma-_ truck driver, Daryl Llagono, mean- | guindanao, one of five provinces while, was unhurt from the blast. under the Autonomous Region in. “Recovered at the blastsite were ‘Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). safety lever and fragments of M61 No one was reported hurt or hand grenade. The motive of the | Ailled in the blast which military attack is still unknown, but au- authorities deemed as not strong thorities are already investigating | enough, However agrenadeattack the incident,” Petinglay told The | later in the day left one civilian Manila Times. ‘wounded in Cotabato City. io individual claimed respon- Officials said soldiers and po- sibility for the attacks. Aquino is licemen were quickly deployed reportedly expected to attend the in Cotabato City proper where state of the region address in Co- the explosion occurred, but the tabato City, the seat ofthe regional suspect behind the blast managed, government of the ARMM, to escape. ALJACINTO OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ~ Email add: oacpa.army2012@gmail,com - Tel no. (02) 845-9555 Local: 5285, 5205, Army Core Purpose: Serving the people. Securing the land. Army Vision: By 2026, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride [__OFFice oF THe mr CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Emal ad oacpa anmy2012@gmal.com ~Tel no (02) BAS E85 Loca 52 flSS ; O}oecember2o4 BusinessMirvor vase. 42 Aha eis 1 wounded in Mindanao blasts Epson was woundedftetwoenlo- sions eked Cental Mindanao cer the wéekendasathartesorappleé withthe continuing series fata that were allegedly being cariedoutbythebreskaway Bangsamoro tami redom fights (BF. Capt o-Am ting, pubs ofc ofthe Amt fant Dvn sa bath the Phipine Natoral Poland the rity were stlivesigasngtedlsts, ichcameineght heursof sucesso on Seu. Theft expsin whihbomberpen a wasmade of ahamenadeomb,ocated tS tigen Brena Tinbanay,tafaguak, Maquindana, aaron 0inthe ming, ‘Whlenocsutywaseertedtiomtheblat, iteated arrestee Fingly ssidthebatwesnialytaggedbybombeperts asthe handivo ofthe BF basedon the wayit was rigged ands components sown by the debs tat were recovered The public afasofcer sai the bandt poup which beck any othe ro amie Liberation Fonts known fr sexperts in ‘iglng bombs that were made ofmartats and) ~—-~—-~ howitzer rounds TheblastinMagundanaowasfolowedeight houslatrbyanathereplsoninCotabataCy, herein a hand grenade was wed. ‘According toPtingay, suspect re the fragmentationreradentoapassingdumptrick thatwastravelngalongSruatAvene wound ‘ing Rasmia Angas Bargui,22. She said the green truck, with late number KCL378wascaing fom Rosles Sree asin theciyavhenteerpetatwlobbedthegrenade, ‘wggering aloud eploson and sending pedes- tansinto pic ‘Wie sti wortng on thesuspet’sdentity, investigators recovered fom the sane a safety leveran fragments ofarenade Fate Armed eres Chi of Staffen, Gre _gioPoCatapangorderedmitarycanmarcesin ‘eritalNindaneotoendtheatrciescommited bylavessoroupsinherexjon parle BFF thathe dubbed spies ol pece” Rene dasa OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ~ Email add: ‘cacpa.army2012@gmail.com - Tel no. (02) 845-9555 Local: 5285, 5295 Army Core Purpose: Servipg the people. Securing the land. Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that Is a source of national pride [__oFFice OF THe aRORY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS mall add oncpa anmy2012Bgnallcam Tel. (2) 645.0568 Loca 285 6286 6\ December 2014 OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 2 soldiers face raps over bar hostage By LALAINE JIMENEA ORMOC CITY ~ Two Army soldiers are facing charges for allegedly taking hostage workers of a videoke bar here Saturday. Pes, Ruel Oboquin, 22, and Ronie Mameng, 24, both of the Army’s 19th Infantry Batallion (IB), reportedly barged info the Bahala Videoke Bar at around 3:45 am, looking for someone. When they failed to find the person, the soldiers reportedly rounded up the workers identified as Manuel Duallo, security guard; Jason Escala, 22, ‘waiter; Wealyn Yunson, 19, waitress; Giselle Galbiso, 20, cashier; Florama Ablen, 21; Billy Actob, 22, and Ryan Pantas, 23. The soldiers reportedly demanded that the bar be reopened, ordered for drinks and forced some workers to Grink with them. Pantas managed to escape and reported the incident to the city police, who compelled the two soldiers to surrender, The police seized Mameng’s caliber 45 pistol. Col. Dinoh Dolina, chief of the Army’s 802nd Brigade, said administrative charges ‘would be filed against the soldiers. Dolina clarified that the two were not originally from the Army's 19thIB, but were pulled out from the Army's Chaslie Company to help in the rehabilitation of areas devastated by Super Typhoon Yolanda. Page:_A-24 | tiLeom - Tel no (02) 845-9555 Local: 8285, 5295 ‘Army Core Purpose: Servingythe people. Securing the land. 8 Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oacpa army2012@gmall.com - Tel no. (02) 845-9555 Local: 5285,$205 | December 2014 Ex-soldier tagged in Mak slay shot dead A former Army soldierimplicated in the killing ofa former engineer of ‘the Makati City government in 2012 ‘was shot dead in an alleged encoun- ter with police officers in Bicol last Friday, Police said Ramson Concepcion suffered 13 gunshot wounds and died while being taken to the Isip General Hospital in Polangui, Albay. Concepcion was tagged in the murder of engineer Nelson Morales. Recovered from him was a 9mm istol and a YSM motorcycle without icense plates. : Chief Superintendent Fernandé Mendez, director of the Philippine National Police's intelligence Group, said the suspect is a member of the Concepcion robbery group headed by his brother, Gilbert. Mendez said the, group was be- lieved responsible for the spate of robberies and extortion activities in the provinces of Albay and.Cama- ines Sur He said the group wes also in volved in contract killin ‘The Concepcion brothers have a pending arrest warrant for murder issued by Judge Mamerto Uban of the Tabaco City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 18 for the killing of “Morales in 2012, : The victims family has offered a P300,000 reward for the arrest of the suspects, Gilbert remains at large. Morales’ name cropped up during the recent Senate hearing on the al: leged properties of Vice President Jo- jomar Binay in Rosario, Batangas and the Makati City Hall parking building, Senior Superintendent Ronald Lee, chief of the Counter Intelligence Division of the IG, said an informant said that Concepcion and his com- panions were out to stage a robbery in Polangui, Albay last Friday. Lee said members of the Regional Intelligence Unit rushed to Barangay Molosbolos in Libon town where the suspect was spotted on his motorcycle. Operatives of the Regional Public Safety Battalion, Regional Special Operations Group, Criminal In- vestigation and Detection Group, Polangui potice and Navy personnel put up a checkpoint to intercept the suspect. Instead of yielding, Concepcion allegedly ignored the police check- point, pulled out his handgun and opened fire, prompting the police officers to retum fire. Another suspect in the killing of Morales, Christian Saysay, was shot dead two years ago in Malinao town, also in Albay. Police had earlier arrested Say- say's relative, Roderick Sarahan, who is facing charges for his role in the murder. ~Non Alguitran OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oacpa.army2012G.gmail com - Tel no, (02) 845-9555 Local: §285, 5295 ‘Army Core Purpos eninge people. Securing the land. Amy Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride O| December 2014 Education memo lets AFP encamp inschools OPPOSITION lawmakers and children’s advocates on Sun- day demanded thatthe Depart- ment of Education rescind its Memorandum 221 allowing soldiers to encamp in school premises and daycare centers, resulting in the trauma and displacement of indigenous schoolchildren. Tn Mindanao alone, the Save cour schools Network fas docu ‘mented 20 Education Depart- iment schools that were said to hhave been attacked or used by the Armed Forces, while 214 cases of military attacks on hi mad community schools. were listed. Most of those cases. took place in 2013 and 2014, the SOS Network said Gabriela Rep. Emmi De Je- sus slammed the Education De- partment for is alleged inaction ‘on the complains of indigenous children and their elders over Next page Education. the agency's alleged complic- ity in allowing soldiers to ha- 1858 and occupy their schools. He call for the immediate military pullout ftom school premises was supported by her six other colleagues in the Makabayan bloc. In # dialogue held at the Education Departmen headquarters in Pasig earlier this Week, De Jesus chided Secretary Armin Luistro for fot asserting his mandate to protect the right to education ‘of children especially in the indigetious communities De Jesus said she was “very alarmed that the agency still has not made concrete actions for the immediate pullout of the mulitary in the areas men- tioned.” Manobo children and. vil- lage chiefs picketed the Edu. cation Department's gates as De Jesus and the leaders of the child rights’ organizations under the. Save Our School Network, with Salinlabi Chil- dren's Alliance as its lead, hold a meeting with Tonisito Unali, the Assistant Secre- tary of Legal and Legislative Affairs. ‘After hours of pleading with the department s to roscind its Memorandum 221, De fesus said Umali merely gave a bu- Feaucratic promise of calling for a “continued review and study” of the conditions ob- Isining in alternative schools in the tribal communities. “We are challenging Broth- er Luistro to tiphold civilian ‘authority over military com- mand,” De Jesus said. “It is his job to assert to President Aquino that, as commander in chief, he has the power to put a stop to the ‘avec being brought about by the militarization in the countrysides, particularly in schools and tribal communi. ties.” The SOS Network said the public schools (day care, el- mentary ahd igh schools) Tocated in the binterlands, including the lumad com- ity schools. established by private groups and in- dividuals, had been facing the tercor brought about by the military operations un- der the counter-insurgency Oplan Bayanihan. “One of the provisions of RA 7610, ot the Special Pro- tection of Children against ‘Abuse, Exploitation and Dis- crimination, bans military from using schools, hospitals and rutal health units for tnil- itary purposes such as com- mand posts, barracks, detach- ‘ments and Supply depots,” the network said, “However, despite the pro hibition stipulated under the law, elements of the Armed Eorces of the Philippines bl tantly use/attack schools dur- ing military operations, "Soldiers utilize schools OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF cePUBLIC AFFAIRS ~ Email add: oacpa.army2012@gmail.com ~ Tel no, (02) 845-0585 Local: 6285, 5205 Page:__ Ai as temporary military camps, barracks/shelter, storage of ‘weapons and belongings and outposts. “Students, teachers and community ‘members live in ati unprecedentedly harsh and dangetous environment with the presence of the military in schools and communities. Barly exposure to violence is one of the alarming and threatening consequences Of the military attacks on schools.” In March 2032. the Sos Network said elements of the 85th Infantry battalion. oc- cupied an elementary school in Lopez, Quezon, . where children were encouraged to watch films showing the bloody encounters of between the military armed groups, The sounds of military op- erations and the mere pres- ence of soldiers carrying high powered emmunitions in their Schools were very disruptive, the group said. “la San Miguel Las Navas, Samar, military elements of the 34th Infantry battalion permanently used the day care center along with the barangay health center and church,” the group said, “Children complained about ‘the foul odor coming from the walls ofthe Day Care as the sol- ders were using it as their uri nal. They also used parts ofits wall as fitewood leaving the ia- ffastructite unsafe and unpleas- ant” Christine F, Herrera ‘Army Core Purpos OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oacpa.army2012@gmail,com Tel no. (02) 845-0555 Local: 5285, 5295 : Serving the people. Securing the land. oO Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ~ Email add: oacpa.anmy20{2@ymail.com - Tel no. (02) 845-0555 Local: £285, 5205 Page: OL December 2014 : “Sayyaf leader arrested at NAIA By NON ALQUITRAN, A suspected Abu Sayyafleader has been arested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), officials said yesterday. 2) _Chief Superintendent Fernando Mendez, director of the In- jtelligence Group (IG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Ustadz Burhan Malban Mundos, alias Burhan Mundos, vas ansted on Nov. 20 after avin from Zamboanga City. Muncios was tagged by police and military inteligence asthe solicitor of foreign funds and armaments for the Abu Sayyaf. Mendez clarified Munclos went to Metro Manila to attend a -hearing of one of his bombing cases in Taguig City, not to con- tinue soliciting funds for the Abu Sayyaf from foreign sources. Senior Superintendent Ronald Lee, head of the PNP-IG's _Counter-Intelligence Division, said Mundos kept silent on his role in the Abu Sayyat. “Fle ignored questions thrown at him by our anti-terrorist in~ vestigators,” Lee said, ‘A local official said the Abu Sayyaf is “receiving funds from abroad to support its operation in Basilan, ©" "“Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan Vice Mayor Joel ‘Maturan said the Abu Sayyaf group was monitored recruiting new members and -promising allowances up to P15,000 each. £* "We heard this information that they are receiving financial support from abroad and we are verifying fe informna- tion,” Maturan said ‘Maturan doubted reports that the Abu -Sayyaf used talk of foreign support to lure 1 new members. He believes the bandit group is actually sourcing its funds from the ran- som paid by people its memberskidnapped and the extortion money paid by local of- ficials, business owners and teachers. : With Roel Parefio OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Emall add: oacpa.army201 2@gmal.com ~ Tel no. (02) 845-0555 Local: 5286, 5205 ‘Army Core Purpose: Senifg the people. Securing the land. Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oacpa.army2012@qmail,com ~ Tel no. (02) 845-9555 Local: 8285, 5205 e @ gj decenter201 BusinessMirror — r2ve._«2 Abed ‘This would “also allow them to Ex-putschists seek size sic tig und prose nore firearms and weapons to the robe on ?250-M detriment of the Armed Forces of pl see patgine and Inventions rent agencies” ransom payment ‘Accordingtogovernmentreports, the two Germans were traveling to Abu Sayyaf wvithin Philippine waters usingapri- wate yacht in April when they were sbductedbytheterroristgroup. They were held captive for sixmonthsand were then scheduled tobe executed nO ctober ftheransom moneywas not paid. “he Philippine government de- ‘nied that payment ofransommoney ‘was involved to secure the release of the two German nationals,” Alejano snd Acedillds resolution said "According to the lawaakers, the terrorist groupuploaded his month svideoon thelnternetshowingitar- ranging and counting avery visible bigstash of money twas alsovistbleinthe video the money was composed of bundles of 72,000 bills, “Such payment, if trae, means that more than 2100 mailfon in thousand pesobillwilleaveapaper trailinvolvingPhilippine banksthat facilitated the transfer of such huge amounts of money,” the lawmakers said eek ale AGDALO partyigt law- iakershave filed resolution calling foran immediate congressional inquiry into the alleged recent payment of P250-million ransom to the Abu Sayyafterroristgroupfortherelease of ts German hostages. House Resolution 1679 authored byParty-listReps.Reps.GaryC.Ale- Jano and Ashley L. Acedillo of Mag- dalo, directs the appropriate House committee to investigate, in aid of legislation, the said alleged ransom payment for the release of Stefan Viktor Okonek, 71, and Henrike Diesen, 55. “Ifthe payment is indeed true, it hassetaterribly troublingprecedent that willonly serve to encourage the ‘Abu Sayyaf and other kidnap for- ransom groups to engage in such activities, especially those target~ ing foreigners,” the lawmakers said. “According to the resolution, “the payment of hundreds of millions of pesostothe said terrorist group will not only motivate them to kidnap rmore foreigners.” OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oacpa.army2012@gmail.com ~ Tel no. (02) 845-9555 Local: 5285, 5295 Army Core Purpose: Serna the people. Securing the land. Army Vision: By 2028, a world-class Army that is a source of national pride | OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS — Emall add: oacpa.army2012@gmail.com ~ Tal no. (02) 845.9555 Local: 8285, 5295. | A december 2014 CMO Page. 4 _ Abu Sayyaf fighter captured ZAMBOANGA CITY ~ Police and military authorities i Zamboanga Cy atest a notorious Abu Sayet member & Sarengey anda oan ee ee a fice (2CPO) identified the suspect as Wahid Finglt alias Gatfur who fas @ Pending warrant of arrest for Kidnapping and serious jtegat ‘The arrest warrane was issued by Judge Reynerio G. Estaco of Branch 14, Repondl Tal Cout-Zarboonge Cay ee The miltety tagged Pingl as one of these vino Kidnapped Inocen- te Bautista, 2 businessman, on May 27, 2008 in ‘Tetuan, Zamboanga Cty and subsequently released on June 9 of the sama ‘year in Borangay Manicaban. ae : Soereee caer mae ‘released on August 21 of the same year. Ce te ey serial cinbet #PO 45096, aut tomas oe mal ni 2, and 17 rounds of ve M16 cartage. (Nonoy €; Lacson) us oe OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF PUBLIC AFFAIRS ~ Email add: oacpa army2012@gmail.com Tel no, (02) 845-0555 Local: 6286, 5295. Army Core Purpose: song the people. Securing the land. | Amy Visic : By 2028, a world-class Army that is @ source of national pride | (OFFICE OF THE ARMY CHIEF ccPUBLIC AFFAIRS - Email add: oacpa.army2012@gmall.com —Tel no. (02) 845-9558 Local: 5285, 5205 O| December 2014 The Manila Times | en. AF Another terror cell monitored in Central Luzon AL-QAEDAdlinked militants have reportedly put up a third terror cell in Bataan ahead of Pope Francis’s visit in January 2015, an intelligence officer dis- closed over the weekend. 2 The Manila-based intelligence officer, who asked jiot to be named since he was not authorized to speak on the matter, said the terror cell is composed Of three to five jihadists and are highly trained in tirban guerilla warfare “They (jihadists) have links with Osama Bin Taden’s al-Qaeda network and have established a cell there in Bataan,” the source, who had pro- vided vital information to The Manila Times in the past, said According to the source, the terror cell member- ship is only small to avoid detection and attention of government security forces and is led by an Arab.

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