Chantal executes undertaking to remain at 2ID station hospital
Chantal Anicoche, 24, has formally executed an Undertaking expressing her decision to remain at the 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) Station Hospital to undergo necessary medical procedures.
The document was signed in the presence of an independent third-party lawyer from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, affirming that her decision was made voluntarily and without any form of force, coercion, or intimidation.
“The 2nd Infantry Division honors her intent and recognizes the primacy of improving her medical conditions after suffering from difficult physical and mental challenges,” said Col. Michael Aquino, 2ID Spokesperson and Chief Public Affairs Office.
Anicoche, an American citizen, was rescued by troops of the 203rd Infantry Brigade following a series of legitimate armed encounters with New People’s Army (NPA) members on January 1, 2026, in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro. She was reportedly left behind by retreating NPA elements and was found approximately 400 meters from the encounter site.
Authorities said she had endured eight days without adequate food and water before being secured by government forces. She was subsequently brought to the 2ID headquarters for medical evaluation and treatment.
Meanwhile, security operations in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro remain ongoing to ensure the safety and security of local communities.
