6 TH I NFANTRY D IVISION, P HILIPPINE A RMY
SANDIGAN NG KAPAYAPAAN AT KAUNLARAN SA CENTRAL MINDANAO
Volume VIII, Issue No. 6
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June 1-30, 2014
6ID recovers firearms from BIFF’s lair
Do
the
difficult things while
they are easy and
do the great things
while
they
are
small.
A journey of
a thousand miles
must begin with a
single step.
- LAO TZU_
Inside this issue:
6ID recovers firearms
from BIFF’s lair
1
300 aspiring
Candidate Soldiers
take oath
1
GMA Kapuso
Foundation with 33IB,
45IB organizes school
supplies distribution
2
45IB participates in
‘Grand Kanduli’ with
the IPs
3
Unifier Brigade
conducts Peace
Advocacy Symposium
3
Troops… People…
Places… Events
4
6ID welcomes new
Assistant Division
Commander
6
Lt Colonel Manalo
assumes command of
Dental Detachment in
6ID
6
45IB troops seize
BIFF’s lair in
Maguindanao
7
Essence & Benefits of
Ramadan
7
Health Tips
8
C
amp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat,
Maguindanao – An accounting of the
recovered firearms and equipment was conducted
after the encounter between 6ID troops and
undetermined number of BIFF members at Brgy
Libutan, Mamasapano, Maguindanao last June 10,
2014.
On June 08, 2014, the BIFF harassed the
Headquarters of 61st Recon Company at Brgy
Ganta, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao that
resulted to the wounding of 1 soldier. Said group is
also responsible for the harassment of MNLF
community at Brgy Damablas, Datu Piang,
Maguindanao on Jun 09, 2014 wounding a 35-yr old
female Saida Lakim of same barangay.
In coordination with the CCCH and PNP,
the 6ID conducted pursuit/law enforcement
operation to capture the perpetuators that spoil
the peace in the area. The operation was also bent
to thwart and prevent these lawless elements from
further conducting atrocities in the area.
On June 10, at about 5:48 in the
morning,
6ID troops encountered BIFF
elements while patrolling in the area of Brgy
Libutan, Mamasapano. It resulted to the capture
of BIFF’s encampment and the recovery of a
Barret Sniper Rifle, three (3) M16 Rifles, IEDs
and other components in IED-making, one (1)
Toyota Grandia vehicle (suspected to be
carnapped), seven (7) motorcycles and two (2)
body counts (identity is still being determined
by local officials) and numerous subversive
documents.
6ID Commander Brig Gen Pangilinan
said that the Kampilan Division will remain
committed to uphold the primacy of the peace
process. However; hard stance will be taken
against those who do not want peace and will
seriously enforce the rule of law to those lawless
elements committing terror acts.
300 aspiring Candidate Soldiers take oath
A
fter the series of thorough examinations and
rigid screening, 300 hopeful young men and
women were qualified to become Candidate Soldiers
out of thousands who aspired to join the Philippine
Army through the 6th Infantry Division.
The 300 Candidate Soldiers took oath on
June 20, 2014 at 6th Division Training School in
Barangay Semba, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao, in
which 285 are males and 18 are females. They came
from the different provinces of Mindanao and
majority of them are from North Cotabato. Some
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are from Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat Davao, Bukidnon, Agusan,
and Sorsogon.
The 6th Infantry Division had conducted examinations and
screening to the applicants to ensure that the standards of
recruitment process are maintained and the guidelines that
measure the readiness of qualified soldiers are followed.
After their oath-taking, the Candidate Soldiers will face
rigid and vigorous training that will equip them with skills and
capabilities to be an effective soldier. Males will approximately train
for 6 months while the females will train for 3 months. It is worthy
to note that this will be the first in the history of 6ID to conduct
training that manifests its facilities readiness when it comes to
training female candidate soldiers. 6DTS Commandant, Col Bernie
S. Langub asked for the cooperation of the parents and guardians
not to distract them during their training. He assured them that
the training committee will strictly follow the training rules and
regulations.
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The 6ID is very optimistic the Candidate Soldiers that
will soon join the Philippine Army will contribute mainly in the
peace and development initiatives in Central Mindanao and to the
country.
GMA Kapuso Foundation with 33IB and 45IB organize school supplies distribution
Elementary School, Napok Elementary School, and Salendad
Elementary School that benefited 335 Grade 1 pupils.
Principals from different beneficiary schools expressed
their deep gratitude to the Foundation for choosing their schools
as this year’s recipients. They rest assured that the bags and school
supplies will be maximized in their use by the students. On the
other hand, Ms. Dungca advised the students to study hard using
the simple gifts which will lead them to a path that carries
education, the most powerful weapon that can be used to change
the world.
33
rd Infantry (Makabayan) Battalion – The GMA
Kapuso Foundation partnered with the 33IB as they
welcomed the new school year by providing free school supplies
to the pupils of Paaralang Sentral ng M. Adil in Datu Paglas,
Maguindanao last June 07, 2014.
GMA Kapuso Foundation, led by its Project Officers Ms
Lydia Abella and Ms Maria Cristina Dungca, initiated the “Unang
Hakbang Para sa Kinabukasan” Program. This is the yearly
initiative of the foundation for incoming Grade 1 students from
poor and remote public elementary schools nationwide where
they give backpacks with complete set of school materials, which
aims to promote education through donation.
As part of their mission, the Philippine Army is
continuously providing utmost support and assistance particularly
in the remote, highly impoverished and conflict-affected
communities.
The GMA Kapuso Foundation and 33IB Battalion
journeyed to Datu Paglas to conduct its yearly school opening
project. Upon arrival to the beneficiary schools, huge smiles were
visible on the faces of exuberant and excited Grade 1 pupils and
patiently waited as they glanced at the military vehicle loaded with
sacks of gifts for them. Also present in the activity were the
respective school officials and representatives of the local
government unit.
The distribution of school supplies began at Bunawan
Elementary School, Datang, Filasol Pilot School, Kalumenga
Elementary School, M.Adil Central Elementary School, M. Andang
45
th
Infantry (Gallant) Battalion – The nationwide
project of the GMA Kapuso Foundation with a
theme,“Unang Hakbang Para sa Kinabukasan carried out the
distribution of school supplies to the indigent Maguindanaoan
pupils of Mamasapano, Maguindanao last June 08, 2014 at Municipal
Gymnasium in tandem with the 45IB.
The school supplies were distributed to chosen
beneficiary Grade 1 pupils in the 8 different elementary/primary
schools of Mamasapano (North and South District) namely:
DatuTahir Ampatuan Elementary School; Tuka Elementary School;
Assy. Masukat Primary School; H. Salik Elementary School;
Pidsandawan Elementary School; Lusay Elementary School; Tatak
Elementary School; and Pimbalakan Elementary School, all of
Mamasapano, Maguindanao were benefited in the project.
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The distribution of school supplies was facilitated by the
GMA Kapuso Foundation headed by Project Coordinator Ms.
Cristina Dungca with the soldiers of 45IB. The activity was also
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participated by the school officials and parents of the chosen
schools, local government unit of Mamasapano headed by Mayor
Tahirodin Benzar Ampatuan.
The 45IB Executive Officer Maj. Abdulbasher D.
Bongcarawan, representing the Commanding Officer, emphasized
the importance of “Bayanihan”of all stakeholders and the full
support of the military particularly in all programs and projects in
the area that will benefit specially the indigent children. Ms.
Dungca, Mayor Ampatuan and the Heads of DepEd-MamasapanoNorth and South District also extended their gratitude to the
unit for the effort afforded to the project.
The distributed school supplies comprised 1 School Bag;
7 pieces notebooks, 2 pads of paper,1 box of Crayon, 1
sharpener, and 1 eraser.
45IB participates in ‘Grand Kanduli’ with the IPs
A
remarkable and successful 2-day “Grand Kanduli” was conducted at Hill 224 Sitio Kyamko, Brgy. Maitumaig, Datu Unsay,
Maguindanao on May 27 and 28 this year with series of activities
participated by the Indigenous Peoples (IPs)of the Tiduray Tribes
coming from the different places in Maguindanao.
The 2-day activity was anchored on the theme
“Submission of Declaration and Position Paper of Mao Descendants
Ancestral Domain Claimants” (MADAADCO)”. It focused on the
issue to return to the IPs their land territories at Ferris Complex.
The activity was attended by the members of Bangsamaro
Transition Commission (BTC) headed by Commissioner TimuayMelanio Ulama; Office for the Southern Cultural Communities ARMM headed by Director Fatima Kanakan; Mao Descendants
Ancestral Domain Claimants Organization (MADADCO); National
Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) headed by Rene Batitao,
Legal Officer NCIP-X11; Provincial Government of Maguindanao
headed by Board Member Romino Ariston; Indigenous Peoples
Mandatory Representative; Atty. Haron Meling of MILF Panel; and
LGU of Datu Saudi Ampatuan headed by Mayor Samsudin Dimaukom.
45IB Commander Lt Colonel Donald P. Hongitan conveyed the unit’s support in his message particularly on the issue of
IPs on security aspects as part of the jurisdiction of the 45IB. He
also emphasized the importance of peace, education and development in the area.
During the program, the IPs performed an intermission
of Tiduray cultural dance. Lt. Colonel Hongitan and Mayor Dimaukom also joined the IPs during their dance.
The activity was successfully conducted and cooperatively attended by 200 IPs in Maguindanao with the 45IB providing
security and transportation assistance.
Unifier Brigade conducts Peace Advocacy Symposium
I
n the observance of the Holy Month of Ramadhan, the 601st
Infantry (Unifier) Brigade joined the entire Muslim community
in the noble celebration through Peace Advocacy Symposium in
the different secondary schools within the unit’s area of
responsibility (AOR) on June 17 and 19, 2014.
The Unifier Brigade and its operationally controlled
units (33Infantry Battalion, Alpha Battery of 6thField Artillery
Battalion, and 61st CMO Company of 6th CMO Battalion)
conducted series of Peace Advocacy Symposia with Uztadz Abdul
Wahid I. Sumaoang as resource speaker.
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On June 17, the symposium was held at Campo
National High School and Paglat National High School, both in
Paglat, Maguindanao.
Lastly, on June 19, Bai Tembabay National High School
in Gen. SK Pendatun and Pandag National High School in Pandag,
both of Maguindanao Province, were the chosen venues for the
conduct of symposium.
Uztadz Sumaoang centered his topic on the origin of
Islam and its culture, values formation and role of the youth
sector in peace and development. He explained the essence of
Ramadhan as a period of fasting, reflection, devotion, generosity
and sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world.
The Unifier Brigade also showed a video presentation
on disaster preparedness for awareness especially on calamity
prone areas. The School Principals and its faculties expressed
their heartfelt gratitude to the Brigade for initiating an activity
that nurtures the students to be more dynamic citizens in pursuit
of peace and development.
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601st Brigade Commander Colonel Melquiades L..
Feliciano said that achieving a just and lasting peace does not call for
a purely military solution. “It entails collective commitment,
cooperation, and meaningful participation of all stakeholders
anchored on a common perspective that peace and development
are inseparable,” he added.
6ID welcomes new Assistant Division Commander
B
rig General Manolito P. Orense assumed as the new Assistant Division Commander of 6th Infantry Division on
June 19, replacing Brig General Romeo G. Gan, who is now
the Commander of Civil Relations Group of the AFP.
Brig General Orense was the Commander of 603rd
Infantry Brigade based in Camp Iranun, Brgy. Tugaig, Barira,
Maguindanao prior to his current designation.
In his message, Brig General Orense thanked the
6ID troops for the warm welcome as he put emphasis on
sustaining the peace gains of the peace process. He said that
he was not new to 6ID since he had been assigned in the
area several times. “I have witness the 6ID from war to
peace,” he said.
The Assistant Division Commander is also the Human
Rights Officer of the Division and Chief of the Office Ethical
Standards and Public Accountability.
Lt Colonel Manalo assumes command of Dental Detachment in 6ID
L
t Colonel Michael B. Manalo assumed as a Commanding
Officer of Dental Detachment of Camp Siongco Station
Hospital. He replaced Maj Dennis B. Javier in a simple Change of
Office Ceremony at the Hall of Flags in Camp Siongco, Awang,
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao on June 26, 2014.
The ceremony was presided by Assistant Chief of Staff
for Personnel, G1 Lt Colonel Joel Y. Abregana wad was attended
by the Officers and Enlisted Personnel of Dental Detachment,
General and Technical Staff, and Commanders of Post and Tenant
Units.
Maj Javier thanked his personnel for the support and
cooperation given to him during his tenure. Lt Colonel Manalo,
on the other hand, vowed to serve the unit with professionalism,
sense of conviction, dedication and integrity.
Lt Colonel Abregana conferred the award of Military Merit
Medal to Maj Javier for his services rendered as the Commanding
Officer of Dental Detachment from August 16, 2013 to June 16,
2014.
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45IB troops seize BIFF’s lair in Maguindanao
operating troops of 45 Infantry Battalion and 14
J oint
Mechanized Infantry Company assaulted the BIFF’s lair during
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the conduct of law enforcement operations at Sitio Pulutan, Brgy
Linantangan, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao on June 10,
2014 at around 05:45 in the morning following series of attacks in
Maguindanao.
The BIFF had known to forged alliance with Abdul
Bassit Usman, a known Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) bomb expert and
among the Philippines and United States most wanted terrorist.
The group was responsible for the attack of military that resulted
in killing one of the soldier of 1st Mechanized Brigade and several
other wounded personnel through an improvised explosive
device (IED).
The operating troops seized and overrun the sanctuary
following a firefight with more or less 25 fully armed BIFF and
terrorist group under Usman for about 45 minutes. The armed
group withdrew towards southwest direction when they were
overpowered by the government troops.
After scouring the area, the troops recovered the
following: mortar; baret sniper rifle; armalite rifles; grenade
launcher; ammunitions bomb-making explosion devices/materials;
detonating cords; cell phones; and laptop. They also found
motorcycles and a van believed to be carpnapped.
Two (2) died in the encounter from the rebel group
while no casualties on the government side. Usman is believed to
have sustained a wound on his shoulder where traces of blood
stains were found inside his house before he managed to escape.
The troops also captured four (4) females, who are suspected as
wives of Usman and his group in one of the camp hutment near
the encounter site.
The recovered items were brought and turned over to
1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade Commander Colonel Gener P. Del
Rosario at Old Capitol Compound, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao for
proper documentation and disposition.
The newly installed Commander of the Army’s 6th
Infantry Division, Brigadier General Edmundo R. Pangilinan,
immediately went to the Headquarters of the 1st Mechanized
Infantry Brigade and personally congratulated the Gallant troopers
for the great accomplishment and a job well done.
Essence & Benefits of Ramadan
By CPT MUJIB L LADJABUAN CHS (PA)
R
amadan — the holy month is here. A month of reflection,
devotion, sacrifice and of course, fasting. Make this month
more spiritually rewarding by learning more about its benefits
and applying the lessons learned during this time throughout the
coming year.
Fasting involves both physical and psychological
abstinence. It is required that the individual has to give up
food, drink and sexual relations and has to restrain himslef
from all forms of lying, back biting, slander, etc. This is
confirmed by the prophets statement,” Allah has no need for
the hunger and the thirst of the person who does not restrain
himself from telling lies and acting on them even while
observing the fast.
We have to admit ultimately that we are powerless.
Without the help of Allah, we cannot change anything.
Therefore, we have to accept Allah in our lives as the only
power who can help us.
As the Prophet (pbuh) often used to say,”Laa hawla wa
laa quwwata illaa billaah (There is not change or power except by
the will of Allah)”.
Al-Samee’ (the All-Hearing). Attribute Names of Allah.
He hears all our prayers and needs no intermediary to carry our
prayers to Him. Allah said, “Call on Me and I will answer
you.” (Qur’an,40:60) To call on others in prayer (whether
prophets, angels, or the righteous) besides Him or along with Him
is an insult to this divine attribute and an act of Shirk.
If Allah pushes you to the edge of difficulty, be patient
and trust in Him fully because one of two good things happen;
either He will catch you when you fall or He'll teach you how to
fly.
There is always a way out, as Allah said, “Allah will make
an exit for whoever fears His displeasure, and provide for him from
where he would least expect it.” (Qur’aan,65:3.)
If you want Allah, help, help your brothers and sisters, as
the Prophet (pbuh) said, “Allah will continue to help His servants as
long as they help their brothers and sisters.” (Saheeh Muslim)
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Tips to Prevent Uric Acid Disease/Gout
6TH INFANTRY DIVISION, PA
Camp Siongco, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao
Editorial Board
BGEN EDMUNDO R PANGILINAN AFP
Chairman
BGEN MANOLITO P ORENSE AFP
Vice-Chairman
Members
COL ROSELLER G MURILLO INF (GSC) PA
Chief of Staff
COL DICKSON P HERMOSO (INF) GSC PA
Inspector General
LTC JOEL Y ABREGANA (INF) GSC PA
Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel, G1
LTC DANILO D BENAVIDES (MI) GSC PA
Assistant Chief of Staff for Intelligence, G2
LTC ALLAN D HAMBALA (INF) GSC PA
Some of these tips can help prevent an increase in uric acid in the blood. These tips include
changes in lifestyle and diet that should be regularly and strictly followed.
1. Reduce weight
If overweight, reduce gradually, because losing weight can help lower uric acid levels. But
avoid excessively strict diet, follow a healthy diet here. Losing weight drastically with
excessive dieting may precipitate an attack of gout. That’s great if accompanied with regular
exercise.
2. Eat Foods Low Purine (Diet Low Purine)
Purine is an organic component that causes gout. These substances are needed in the body
to normal limits are met. Restrict foods high in purines: organ meats such as liver, kidney, and
heart; selected fish and shellfish; meat & yeast extracts brewers and bakers yeast; Meat soups
& stock cubes; and foods that can cause gout such as beans, mushrooms, cooked spinach, and
mustard greens, goat meat, offal and lard (fat), shellfish, duck and turkey, salmon, mackerel,
sardines, crab, shrimp , anchovy and some other fish, cream and ice cream, and sweet bread.
It should be remembered that the sensitivity of a person to be exposed to uric acid after
eating these foods will vary.
Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, G3
LTC JOEL Q MAMON (INF) GSC PA
Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, G4
LTC HARON S AKAZ (INF) GSC PA
Assistant Chief of Staff for CEIS, G6
MAJ RODNIE I CORONADO (CE) PA
Officer-in-Charge G7
LTC RICKY P BUNAYOG (INF) GSC PA
Assistant Chief of Staff for Education & Training, G8
Editorial Staff
MAJ DANTE R GANIA (INF) PA
Editor-in-Chief
2LT ANNIE LOURAINE CADAPAN (AGS) PA
Associate Editor
Ms Jessamine Margaret N Loneza
3. Increase Water Consumption
Approximately 90% of gout is caused by the inability of the kidneys to remove uric acid from
the body completely through urine. Water consumption is believed to improve the disposal
of substances that are not useful as excessive uric acid from the body. Drink at least 8 glasses
a day.
4. Expand Food Containing Calcium and High Antioxidant
Eating calcium-rich foods such as vegetables and fruits such as bananas, potatoes, avocados,
milk and yogurt. Eating fruits rich in vitamin C, especially citrus and strawberry.
5. Avoid Alcohol and Soft Drink Consumption
Alcohol can lead to increased production of uric acid, while soft drink consumption may
inhibit the absorption of calcium and calcium even throw in vain.
Editorial Assistant
Pfc Janice Saavedra (EW) PA
Lay-Out Artist
PFC Frankie A. Geca (Inf) PA
Photographers
6. Limit your consumption of fried food
Fats and oils turn rancid at high temperatures such as in frying time. Moreover, if the used oil
is oil that is used repeatedly. Rancid fats which can quickly destroy vitamin E and causes an
increase in uric acid in the blood.
PFC Geraldo D Digdigan (Inf) PA
Circulation NCO
7. Increase Sexual Activity
These tips are more appropriate for those who have become husband and wife. Sexual
activity, such as a kiss can make the body become more relaxed, so easy to boost the
immune system. In addition, sexual intercourse can facilitate the production of urine so it can
reduce the concentration of uric acid in the blood.
8. Try Natural Remedy for Gouty Arthritis
Bromelain derived from pineapple, is an effective and suitable alternative to stronger
prescription anti-inflammatory agents used in gout treatments. Bromelain can act to reduce
inflammation and combat high uric acid levels in the blood. It decreases inflammation which is
the main reason for gout pain. The inflammation occurs when uric acid crystallizes in the
joints causing irritation and swelling.
Celery is a natural substance which may inhibit xanthenes oxidase - thus inhibits the
enzyme which is responsible for a major step in converting purines into uric acid in the liver,
so less uric acid is produced. Celery can lower uric acid levels by improving its excretion in
urine. Furthermore, as a diuretic, it acts to reduce blood pressure which is important for
gout sufferers because high blood pressure frequently accompanies gout.