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“Hundreds of their mass supporters, including their top leaders, have already surrendered to us, so in terms of strength, they are no longer gaining ground,” Bernardo told the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) meeting here.
He did not give actual figures on those who surrendered and the NPA rebels still actively operating in the 901st Brigade’s jurisdiction, which includes parts of Bukidnon and Marilog District in Davao City.
Aside from threats coming from the NPA, Col. Rey Alvarado, commander of the Army’s 72nd Infantry Battalion, said they are also closely watching the presence of some armed Moro clans with possible links to the Islamic State.
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Alvarado, however, refused to identify these clans to avoid bungling the military’s surveillance activity.
Based on army reports, these clans are involved in kidnapping, extortion and bombings.||| |||buy augmentin online with |||
