CAMP BGEN AGAAB, MALUNGON, SARANGANI (DWDD) – Vice team leader of platoon North of Guerrilla Front 71 FSMR, surrendered along with his firearm to the troops of 73rd IB in Barangay Upper Suyan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province on Tuesday afternoon 23 January 2018.
Simeon Miguel @SIMPAK, 22 y/o, married and resident of Brgy Upper Suyan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province surrender along with his M16 rifle to the troops of 73rd IB.
“Nihawa ko sa kilusan kay nahadlok ko na basi mapatay ko sa engkwentro, tungod kay sa niaging simana sunod sunod ang engkwentro namo kontra sa 73IB, gikapoy na kaayo ko ug tinago sa bukid.” I left the armed group because of fear of being caught in the firefight during encounter, I am tired of hiding from the government troops, @SIMPAK said. It can be recalled that last week a series of encounters transpired in Malapatan, Sarangani Province, since then the troops of 73IB intensified its pursuit operation to maintain peace in the municipality.
“It is a manifestation of our relentless efforts in winning the peace in Malapatan and free the municipality from the influence of NPA terrorist” Lt Col Marion Angcao 73IB commander said.
The former rebel will be presented to the LGU of Sarangani for immediate assistance and enroll them to the CLIP (Comprehensive Local Integration Program). They will be provided a livelihood assistance to start a new and peaceful life in the folds of the government.
“The brigade is always open for NPA who are willing to surrender and enjoy the peaceful life, the government has a program that will provide livelihood assistance to help them start a living” Colonel Roberto Ancan 1002nd Brigade Commander said.
Major General Noel S Clement lauded troops accomplishment and said, “10ID will continue to intensify its security operation to protect and secure the people of within area of responsibility. Together with all government instrumentalities and the people, we will continue to advance our efforts in making CPP-NPA terrorist’ cause irrelevant.” 10DPAO/MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2018/01/24/frustration-tired-npa-terrorist-surrender-in-sarangani/
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