Four Communist NPA Terrorist (CNT) supporters yielded to the troops of the 49th Infantry Battalion in Masiu, Lanao del Sur at 10am of November 19, 2019.
“According to the surrenderors, they were dissatisfied with the NPA organization and their terroristic activities,” said Lt. Col. Edgar Allan Villanueva, 49th Infantry Battalion commander.
Said personalities handed over one M16 rifle, one caliber 38 handgun, magazines, and ammunitions.
Meanwhile, 103rd Infantry Brigade commander Col. Jose Maria Cuerpo II facilitated the turnover of the CNT supporters to Masiu Deputy Municipal Administrator Kisrawi Macarankat.
“We are gaining grounds in our relentless operation in the province and we are thankful to the local populace and the local government unit for their continued trust and support,” said Col. Cuerpo.
Brig. Gen. Bagnus Gaerlan, Jr. said, “We encourage other CNT members to surrender, return to the folds of the law, and benefit the Enhanced Local Integration Program that is part of the program of the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC)”.
“Congratulations to the troops of the 49th Infantry Battalion for this very commendable accomplishment,” said Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, commander of the Western Mindanao Command.
“Let us remain steadfast in the fulfilment of our mandated tasks in favor of our fellow Filipinos and the future generations,” the commander added.
Source: PIO Western Mindanao Command
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