2 rebels surrender to 34th Infantry Battalion in Northern Samar

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 29): 2 rebels surrender to 34th Infantry Battalion in Northern Samar
 
Two New People's Army (NPA) fighters have surrendered to the 34th Infantry Battalion in Northern Samar last Oct. 27.

Belated reports from Capt. Amado Gutierrez, 8th Infantry Division spokesperson, identified the surrenderees as Ruel C. Sirse, alias "Bulay" and Melly C. Esponilla, alias "Mica".

The former is an NPA squad member while Esponilla is a medic.

Both voluntarily surrendered to soldiers of the 34th Infantry Battalion under Lt. Col. Rodrigo Ilustrisimo.

Gutierrez said government troopers were conducting peace and development activities in Barangay Rizal, Gamay, Northern Samar when they were approached by the two NPA fighters.

The duo also surrendered one .45 caliber pistol with three magazines and 20 live bullets.

Under the AFP Guns For Peace Program, they will receive P25,000 in exchange for the firearm they surrendered.

Each of them is also entitled to receive P50,000 livelihood assistance and P15,000 immediate assistance from the Office of the Presidential Assistant for Peace Process under its Comprehensive Local Social Integration Program.

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