EastMinCom's Joint Operation Leads to Significant Firearms Seizure in Bukidnon

NSFA, Panacan, Davao City – Relentless operations by the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) to prevent the resurgence of Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) forces led to the discovery of high-powered firearms and other war materials during a joint operation in Barangay Lumintao, Quezon, Bukidnon, on June 8.

The discovery of the arms cache stemmed the reports of concerned residents. Troops from the 48th Infantry Battalion (48IB) under the operational control of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade, 10th Infantry Division (10ID) along with the Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted joint operation that resulted in the discovery of 14 high-powered firearms with various ammunition and magazines belonging to the remnants of the Weakened Guerilla Front 57 (WGF57), Sub Regional Committee 3 (SRC3), Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC).

Meanwhile, MGen. Luis Rex D. Bergante, the newly installed EastMinCom Commander, commended the troops for their swift response. He also expressed his gratitude for the continuous support of the community to the Command’s campaign in ending the insurgency in Eastern Mindanao.

"We have proven that the collaboration between government agencies and the community will yield positive results. I am grateful for the continuous community participation, which has enhanced our efforts in transitioning cleared areas to post-conflict reconciliation. This is crucial for ending the local communist armed conflict. Let us continue to strive for lasting peace and development in Eastern Mindanao", Bergante said.

A total of 200 assorted firearms have been seized by EastMinCom from the CTGs since January 2024.#

Source: Public Information Office, Eastern Mindanao Command, AFP