Former NPA team leader surrenders to 75IB, Phil. Army

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 20, 2019): Former NPA team leader surrenders to 75IB, Phil. Army

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur - A former team leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) voluntarily surrendered to the folds of law.

This was made possible through the efforts of Intel Operatives of Charlie Company, 75th Infantry (Marauder) Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army as he brought with him one US Cal. 30 carbine with one magazine loaded with ammunition at Sitio Kalingayan, Brgy. Consuelo, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur at around 8:00 a.m. on Feb. 14, 2019.

The surrenderer was identified as Jeffrey Piodos y Labandero alias ‘Mao/ Mac Mac’, 24 years old, single and a resident of Purok Triumph, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Rosario, Agusan del Sur.

Labandero left the group to return to the folds of law, start a new life and work hand in hand with the government in achieving peace and harmony.

Lt. Col. Jaime Datuin, commanding officer of 75IB welcomed the surrenderer on his decision and willingness to be one with the government again.

“To the remaining members of the terrorists group, I know you are suffering in the hinterlands; you do not have food and proper rest; your family is suffering from loneliness of not having you with them. Give yourself a chance to be with your family and live a life away from fear and hunger,” he said.

Also, Brigadier General Andres Centino, 401st Brigade commander, lauded the Marauder troopers for another accomplishment.

“The achievement of your troops with their initiative and efforts for the surrender of another member of NPA exemplifies the dedication of the Marauder Battalion in attaining the mission of 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division. The act of surrender manifests how they understand the purpose of our troops which is to search and run after them to maintain the safety of every civilian in our area of responsibility,” Centino said. (75IB/PIA-Agusan del Sur)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1018615