Army’s 2ID Commends Conviction of 2 NPAs

CAMP CAPINPIN, Rizal — The Philippine Army’s 2nd Infantry ‘Jungle Fighter’ Division (2ID) has expressed its satisfaction following the recent conviction of two members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA).

The Department of Justice Task Force on Counter-Terrorism I (DOJ-TFCT 1) announced the conviction after a thorough investigation and legal proceedings against Aumentado and Lizada.

On July 9, the Roxas, Mindoro Oriental Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 43 found Arnulfo Aumentado, also known as Aryo and Inod, and Mary Joyce Lizada, alias Louise, guilty of Unauthorized Issuance of Authority to Carry Firearm and Ammunition Outside of Residence and Illegal Transfer/Registration of Firearms. Both were sentenced to one year of imprisonment for each offense.

This conviction followed an operation on April 26, 2023, during which Philippine Army personnel apprehended Aumentado and Lizada in Barangay Santa Teresita, Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro. The operation led to the seizure of a carbine rifle, a chamber-loaded Intratec submachine gun, an improvised hand grenade, and two blasting caps.

Maj. Gen. Roberto Capulong, Commander of the 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division, credited the successful conviction to the dedicated efforts of the troops in ensuring peace and security in Southern Tagalog. He emphasized that the case highlights the importance of ongoing operations and the rule of law in maintaining national stability.