302nd IB reports death
of 19 CTs, capture of 44
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

The 302nd Infantry Brigade in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, engaged members of the New People’s Army in 36 encounters, that led to the death of 19 communist terrorists and the capture of 44 CTs, during the command of Brig. Gen. Francisco Patrimonio that lasted more than two years.

The arrests included alleged CPP/NPA leaders Remegio Espina, Nilda Bertolano, a certain Cristituto “alias Onyot”, Felimon Mendrez, Calixto “alias Esok”, Ernesto Tamado, Junie Dacaldacal, Dionesia “alias Elmo”, and Rene Bustamante “alias Pediong”, who were reportedly operating in regions 6 and 7.

Patrimonio turned over the 302nd IB command to Col. Allan Martin Wednesday, and is now the assistant division commander of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army based in Jamindan, Capiz.

ON 116th INDEPENDENCE DAY
Negrenses urged to
get out of comfort zones
BY JUDY F. PARTLOW

The 116th Independence Day celebration in Dumaguete City yesterday was highlighted by a challenge of its guest speaker, Stacy Danika Alcantara, for the people to get out of their comfort zones and aim for change for a better life for them and their families.

Alcantara, known for many achievements on campus and now in the corporate world, and international relations, spoke to the participants in the June 12 celebration at the Quezon Park, Dumaguete.

She said change has been elusive and oftentimes impossible for so many years and the decision to go for change lies in every individual, who has to muster the courage to get out of their comfort zones.

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