Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Disintegration of NPA continues in Bukidnon

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 18, 2020): Disintegration of NPA continues in Bukidnon (By 88th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army)

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MARAMAG, Bukidnon, Feb. 18 (PIA) -- Another member of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to the troops of 88th Infantry “Maringal” Battalion in Purok 10, South Poblacion, Maramag, Bukidnon at around 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 15.

The 27-year old combatant known as alias JEFF was identified as a member of Squad 1, Malayag 2, Company Malayag, Sub Regional Committee 2 (SRC2), Northern Central Mindanao Regional Command (NCMRC). He brought with him one M16 rifle and six magazines with 156 ammunition, one AK47 rifle and 5 magazines with 137 ammunitions, one box of medical supplies, and one digital mobile radio.


Alias Jeff also surrenders to the government one M16 rifle and six magazines with 156 ammunition, one AK47 rifle and 5 magazines with 137 ammunitions, one box of medical supplies, and one digital mobile radio.

“Gikapoy nasad ko ug lakaw ug sige ko gapoblema kun mabuhe pako sunod adlaw. Katong nadunggan nako na daghan na nagsurrender, gikuha nako ni na tsansa na magbag-o akong kinabuhi ug mauban ako pamilya (I am already tired and I'm worried if I can still live in the next days. When I heard that many had surrendered, I took the chance to change my life and join my family)," Jeff said.

Meanwhile, Lt.Col Franklin F.Fabic, commanding officer of 88IB, welcomed the latest rebel returning to the mainstream. “We are happy that you have decided to abandon the armed struggle," he said.

Fabic also assured that the 88th Infantry “Maringal” Battalion will be ready to help Jeff who will benefit from the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) of the government.

"The fall of NPA in our area is nearing. We are hoping to the other members to surrender as many of them have now surrendered and enjoyed their life," he added. (88th IB/PIA10)

https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1034802

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