Army supports Duterte’s plan of upgrading forces against threat groups in BaSulTa provinces 3 SHARES Share it! In a statement, Army spokesman Col. Louie Villanueva said they believe the plan of upgrading forces in those areas will hasten the neutralization of the Abu Sayyaf Group and other threat groups operating there. We will have permanent presence in Sulu and eliminate once and for all ithe Abu Sayyaf,” Lorenzana said. 32 directing additional troops to the provinces of Samar, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, and the Bicol region to prevent the spread of violence. Lorenzana said it’s necessary to send additional forces in Samar, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental and Bicol to prevent Communist New People’s Army Terrorists (CNTs) from further committing terrorist attacks in those provinces.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 03, 2018 05:48 UTC