Three members of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to the Alpha Company of the 75th Infantry Battalion in Sitio Quarry Siete, Barangay Dona Carmen, Tagbina, Surigao del Sur on Nov. 3.
Capt. Edwin Leo Francisco, the civil-military operations (CMO) officer of the battalion, identified them as alias Adan, 45, resident of Barangay So Katipunan, Barangay Bunawan Brook, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur; alias Telik, 41, and alias Camote, 35, both residents of Quarry Siete.
Francisco said they were members of Guerrilla Front 14. They brought along one IED, one M653 bearing with one long magazine loaded with live ammunition; a .30 caliber M2 Carbine; and one homemade 9mm Ingram.
They will be processed to avail of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-Clip), which includes the following benefits: P15,000 for immediate cash assistance; P50,000 for livelihood assistance; and P90,000.00 - P95,000 for firearms (depending on the type of firearm) and access to other government assistance.
Lt. Col. Jaime Datuin, the commanding officer of the 75IB, thanked the surrenderees for leaving behind the armed movement.
"Let us have a great participation and give crucial value to support the spirit of democracy and living in accordance with our existing laws," the battalion commander said.
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