From the Philippine Star (Oct 1): 9 NPA members surrender in S. Cotabato

Nine communist rebels surrendered to the military in South Cotabato in the last three months and have received livelihood assistance from the government. Lt. Col. Alexis Noel Bravo, commander of the Army’s 27th battalion, said the former rebels are now under their custody “With the localized social integration program of local government units, their basic needs are provided and their families are secured and supported,” Bravo said....

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