{"id":202723,"date":"2019-02-18T02:04:05","date_gmt":"2019-02-18T07:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=202723"},"modified":"2019-02-18T02:04:05","modified_gmt":"2019-02-18T07:04:05","slug":"ph-army-deploys-eod-units-vs-reds-mine-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/02\/18\/ph-army-deploys-eod-units-vs-reds-mine-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"PH Army deploys EOD units vs. Reds’ mine threat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Philippine Army (PA) is deploying explosive ordnance demolition (EOD) units in the field to neutralize the dangers posed by the New People’s Army (NPA)’s continuing use of anti-personnel mines, landmines and improvised explosive devices. (File Photo<\/a>: Philippine Army\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0— The Philippine Army<\/a> (PA) is deploying explosive ordnance demolition (EOD) units in the field to neutralize the dangers posed by the New People’s Army (NPA)’s continuing use of anti-personnel mines, landmines and improvised explosive devices.<\/p>\n

“(Yes), we have deployed explosive ordnance demolition units in the field. They are deployed by detachment supporting each infantry division,” Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Louie Villanueva said in a text message.<\/p>\n

In previous months, the military has unearthed landmines in various areas where there is still presence of the NPA, a listed terrorist organization in the United States and the European Union.<\/p>\n

“An EOD company is about 50 personnel. Their task is to provide support to combat units in terms of clearing mines\/IEDs and disposal of exploded ordnance. Their basic equipment are (the) bomb suit, hook and line,” Villanueva said.<\/p>\n

Earlier, Col. Edgardo de Leon, 403rd Infantry Brigade commander, said the recovered anti-personnel mines in one of their operations can kill civilians, who are unaware of their devastating effect and could have picked them up out of curiosity.<\/p>\n

He said the NPA\u2019s continuing use of anti-personnel mines is a direct violation of the Ottawa Convention banning the use of anti-personnel mines because of its mutilating effect on the victims.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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