From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 15): NPA couple reunited after pledging allegiance to gov't
A New People's Army (NPA) couple originally from Mindanao got reunited after they surrendered separately to authorities in Nueva Ecija.
In a report published by Kalinaw News, former rebels Allan and Rose, not their real names, surrendered to the Philippine Army's 7th Infantry Division units in Nueva Ecija a few months ago.
The two were unaware of the whereabouts of each other until they were reunited for the Christening of their daughter by the Army units they once fought against.
Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Macairog Alberto acted as ‘Ninong’ in the Christening of their daughter, Rowena, along with other officials of the 7th Infantry Division on Saturday.
In a speech, 7th Infantry Division commander Maj. Gen. Filemon Santos made an appeal to other rebels to lay down their arms and be with their loved ones this Christmas.
“I am so touched with their reunion and delighted that their little girl will live a normal life and grow up in a normal society. Finally, her parents are together and they will celebrate the Yuletide Season as a family,” Santos said.
The couple last saw each other eight months ago after being separated by their NPA commanders.
“Rose” was initially captured in Rizal, Nueva Ecija together with three other female NPA members. She has since expressed her desire to surrender and be with her daughter.
“Allan” on the other hand escaped from his group after an encounter and then recently surrendered to authorities.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1056794
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