Santos and the Huk Alfredo M. Santos

general santos soldiers

subsequently, lieutenant colonel santos given command of panay task force, composed of 15th battalion combat team (bct) elements of 9th bct , pc commands of iloilo, capiz , antique. reporting new command on march 1, 1951, once more showed incontestable ability , grit in military tactics. proof of this, earned distinction of having accounted fall of 2 of highest-ranking dissidents @ height of huk campaign.

this position gave him opportunity put military prowess in full play. made history when guillermo capadocia, erstwhile secretary general , 1 of founders of communist party of philippines (cpp), captured @ barrio yubog in san remigio, antique. during hectic campaign capture capadocia , destroy leftist band in 1951 , 1952 on panay island, major santos made 1 crucial decision ensured success of operations. organized civilian commando unit headed pedro valentin, mountain leader knew people , terrain well.

part of command decision designation of civilian commando unit attacking force, while elements of 15th bct served holding or covering forces. had been otherwise, wily capadocia have had government forces running around @ circles handicapped in rough terrain. capadocia s death consummation of major santos bold plan.

the incessant military operations aimed @ capture, whether dead or alive, of dissident leaders resulted in surrender of hundreds of men. in addition, capture of rebels arms, supplies , equipment important documents of great value entire campaign peace , order throughout country crucial in breaking backbone of dissidents depredations in visayas , mindanao.