Sunday, May 3, 2015

Four former communist rebels receive Php128,000 for surrendered firearms

From the Philippine News Agency (May 2): Four former communist rebels receive Php128,000 for surrendered firearms

Four former New People's Army (NPA) fighters, who recently surrendered to the 68th Infantry Battalion along with their firearms, received Php128,000 from the government last Friday during short ceremonies at Talaingod Tribal Center, Brgy. Sto. Niňo, Talaingod, Davao Del Norte.

1st Lt. Vergel Lacambra, 10th Infantry Division spokesperson, said the former rebels identified as Ben, Bueno, Janice and Arbie, surrendered an M-16AI automatic rifle, a carbine, a .45 caliber pistol and a 9mm handgun to troopers of the 68th Infantry Battalion last December.

Lacambra also said the four decided to surrender because of hardships and feeling of betrayal by their NPA leaders.

“Complemented by our Peace and Development Outreach Program in Talaingod, we are hoping that more rebels will come out to return to the folds of law and give up their senseless armed struggle with the help of the empowered Tribal Leaders in the area,” Lacambra said.

Since January this year, a total of 46 NPA rebels have surrendered to different units under 10th Infantry Division.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=758166

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