Philippine military authorities in Eastern Visayas predict the New People's Army (NPA)'s strength will continue to decline after recovering a cache of high-powered firearms in Hindang, Leyte. The cache, consisting of an M60 machine gun, M16 rifle, and M14 rifle, was abandoned by surrendering NPA fighters. This success is attributed to the Philippine Army's programs encouraging CTG members to surrender and weaken the group's operational capabilities. The 802nd Infantry Brigade's Project Levox and the FReE Families Program have played key roles in this achievement.
MILITARY authorities in Eastern Visayas have predicted the strength of the New People's Army in Eastern Visayas will continue to decline following the recovery of assorted high-powered firearms in the hinterlands in Hindang, Leyte.Army Capt. Jefferson Mariano, chief public affairs of 8th Infantry Division, said the cache of firearms discovered in Barangay Mahilum, Hindang town, is considered a significant blow to the NPA in Eastern Visayas .
In addition, the FReE Families Program actively engages the families and friends of CTG members, urging their surrender and providing pathways for reintegration into society.Since January 2024, troops from the 8th Infantry Division have participated in 93 armed encounters across Eastern Visayas.These operations have resulted in the neutralization of 41 CTG members, including two high-value individuals and six key leaders.
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