Ex-rebels presented to LGU officials in Agusan del Sur

From the Philippine Information Agency (Nov 16): Ex-rebels presented to LGU officials in Agusan del Sur

Seven former rebels who reportedly surrendered to 75IB, Philippine Army were presented to the LGU officials of the province of Agusan del Sur during the awarding ceremony of Reintegration Assistance to Former Rebels. Lt. Jolito Borces, CMO officer bared that the said occasion were witnesses by the following: Vice Governor Santiago B Cane of Agusan Del Sur province, Maj. Gen Nestor Anoñuevo, 4th Infantry Division Commander, P/S Supt. Glenn Dechosa Dela Torre PNP Provincial Director, Col Romeo G Gan, 401ST Brigade Commander, Col Ronald N Albano, 402nd Brigade Commander and the local Tri-media practitioner held at Tannggapan ng Sanggunian Panlalawigan Session Hall, Agusan del Sur recently. According to the report, the said FR were surrendered to 75th Infantry Battalion based in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur under the command of LTC Danilo D. Benavides on November 11 with high powered fire arms. It was reportedly thru the coordination with Mrs Josefina V Bajade, Agusan Del Sur Province PAOPP Chairman. LTC Benavides said, "I'm very glad to their decision to return within the government and in behalf of the Philippine Army we here in 75th Infantry Battalion are sincerely acknowledged to their choice”. Commanding Officer also added, that he acknowledged with thanks the contribution of all persons without whom this effort would not have been possible. (NGBT/PIA Surigao del Sur/with reports from CMO 75IB)

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