CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao, July 22 – Five members of the communist terrorist group (CTG) surrendered in Sultan Kudarat on July 13, 2020 to Army’s 7th Infantry Battalion.
The rebels decided to yield to the government troops bringing along with them their firearms as they grew tired of their pointless armed struggle while starving in the mountains.
The surrender of the rebels made a success through the efforts of Alpha Company of 7th IB under the leadership of Lt. Col Romel Valencia, Commanding Officer of 7th IB.
During the momentous ceremony Lt. Col. Valencia gladly welcomes the rebel returnees, namely Billy Tayan, Bobby Tayan, Iga Tayan, Untong Tayan, and Waning Tayan.
The firearms surrendered include 1 Garand rifle, 1 M16 rifle, 1 caliber. 30 carbine rifle, 1 caliber .30 Springfield rifle, and 1 M79 40mm grenade launcher.
Commander Joint Task Force Central, Maj. Gen. Diosdado C. Carreon, commended the 7th Infantry Battalion for their efforts in bringing down the number of CTG members in their area of operation that will greatly contribute to the mission of the JTFC in achieving lasting peace in central Mindanao.
The rebel returnees are currently under the custody of 7th IB and undergoing stress debriefing as they will be enrolled in the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).
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