Malapatan, Sarangani Province – Troops of Alpha Company of the 73rd Infantry Battalion welcomed the 4 NPA rebels back into the fold of law this morning, February 1, 2020 in Sitio Lampasak, Brgy Alegria, Alabel, Sarangani Province.
The rebel returnees were identified as Ariel Tumbo @JUSTIN, Roger Fa @BAMBO, Ariel Fa @JASPER, and Larry Campaan @JASIG.
The four (4) returnees have expressed their frustrations over futility in the mountains and struggles in moving from one place into another. Earlier, their commander and political officer, @Yuhan and @Analyn surrendered with two M1 Garand 0.30 caliber.
Lt. Col. Ronaldo G. Valdez, Battalion Commander, 73IB, 10ID, PA, assured that the rebel returnees will be given financial assistance and livelihood package as part of the program of the government for local integration.
“I strongly urge and call other rebels who are victims of deception of the NPA to lay down their arms and go back to the fold of law,” the Commander added.
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