4 NPA members surrender

From the Mindanao Times (Feb 4): 4 NPA members surrender

Four members and supporters of the New People’s Army surrendered to soldiers and local officials of Mati City, Davao Oriental on Feb. 1.

Capt. Jerry Lamosao, the spokesperson of 10th Infantry Division, identified one of the rebels as alias Nina, 46, who surrendered to the 701st Infantry Brigade around 1:30 p.m. through the help of barangay Kagawad Francis Pormares of Sainz.

The surrenderee was reportedly a member of the group for three years.

“(Nina) revealed that she was frequently contracted by Alias Baytol to purchase goods for the NPA,” the report said.

At around 3 p.m. of the same date, Compostela Valley Gov. Jayvee Tyron Uy facilitated the surrender (without firearm) of another NPA member and two supporters to Lt. Col. Oscar B Balignasay Jr., commander of the 25th IB in Camp Kalaw, Poblacion Monkayo.

One of them was a political guide of the NPA, and two more members of mass-based organizations.

Uy welcomed the surrender of the communist rebels and supporters and promised that the government is more than ready to help them get back their lives. He said the local government plays a crucial role in the delivery of basic social services, peace and order, and information dissemination.

“Moreover, LGUs also have a fine grasp on the dynamics of peace and conflict in their respective localities,” he said. “This knowledge coupled with the AFP’s resources surely spells half of our pursuit to bring an end to armed conflicts in our province.”

Maj. Gen. Noel S Clement, commander of the 10th ID, lauded the governor’s effort in protecting the communities from the influence of the NPA.

“The Regional Peace and Order Council is truly an effective instrument in bringing down the CPP-NPA terrorists’ capability in terms of manpower and firearms,” Clement said.

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