The New People's Army has released seven militiamen in Mindanao on Wednesday,the military and rebels said Thursday.
In Agusan del Sur, four militiamen -- Rubio Asalan, Mario Libanda, Tuloy Libanda and Rejoy Francisco -- who were seized at a rebel checkpoint in Barangay Mahayaha, San Luis town on Monday were released 11 a.m. Wednesday in Barangay Don Alejandro, said Major Leo Bongosia, 4th Infantry Division spokesman.
This was confirmed as well by Jorge "Ka Oris" Madlos, spokesman of the National Democratic Front in Mindanao, who also said in a statement that three other militiamen -- Danny Sevillejo, 27, Evangeline Cabodbod,31, and Leonardo Sevillejo, 63 -- captured in Barangay Sta. Juana, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur were released the same day.
Madlos also said one of the four militiamen captured in Agusan, whom he named only as "Janjan" but who, going by the military list, is Asalan, is only 17-years old.
Madlos said the release of the militiamen was recommended by NPA Fronts 14 in Agusan del Sur and 88 in Surigao del Sur, for the following reasons:
- For not having committed any serious offense against the people and the revolution
- For having sworn never again to commit their minor offenses, and to take steps to rectify their mistakes
- Humanitarian reasons
- For having exhibited good behaviour during detention
The Surigao release, on the other hand, "was witnessed by Governor Johnny Pimentel and other officials of the LGU, the religious, local personalities and the media."
Bongosia said the militiamen released in Agusan were brought to the municipal building on their release and underwent medical check up and debriefing. He added they were found in good condition and were reunited with their families.
Madlos said the NPA's Front 03 in Southern Mindanao is still holding Police Officer 1 Ronal Mnuez and PO1 Nemuel Espana.
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/59711/npa-releases-7-militiamen
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