A field commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Thursday stepped up implementing programs to build a strong Republic that is free from terror and forced taxation or extortion.
More than a month in his post as area command chief of the AFP's Northern and Northeastern Mindanao Fourth Infantry (Diamond) Division, Brig. Gen. Ricardo A. David, Jr, ordered anew all his brigade and battalion commanders as well as operational control (Opcon) unit commanders to "stop at all cost" those groups creating instability and obstructions towards peace and development in the twin regions in Mindanao.
"Those terror groups who create diabolic plot to democracy, peace and development must be put to an end now," David stressed during command conference with field unit commanders.
He specifically mentioned the communist terrorists who exact revolutionary tax from rural folks and businesses. "These must be stopped now," he reiterated.
David also ordered field unit commanders to closely coordinate with the local PNP, LGUs, political leaders, indigenous peoples, religious and civic groups.
"It is only through concerted support and efforts of all stakeholders to achieve our goal to degrade enemy capability to inflict loss of lives of our people and damages to properties," he pointed out.
The continuous all-out offensive drive and civil military operations of the 4th Division have already neutralized 3 guerilla-front committees in Northern and Northeastern Mindanao, and capturing several encampments of the New People's Army (NPA). - Philippine News Agency
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