Former rebels with Bohol Gov. Arthur Yap (2nd from left) taken at the New Capitol Building, CPG North Ave., Cogon District, Tagbilaran City on Aug. 28, 2020. (Photo from RCADD-PRO7)
CEBU CITY, Sept. 4 (PIA) -- Five active members of the communist terrorist group (CTG) Sandatahang Yunit Propaganda of Bohol Part Committee laid down their arms and returned to the folds of the government, according to the Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO).
The group was presented by PLCOL. Barnard Dasugo, Chief of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) of BPPO and Lt. Elma Remonde of CMO 47IB to Bohol Gov. Arthur Yap on Aug. 28, 2020.
“The former rebels expressed the ill fate and cruelty they have experienced while still inside the underground movement,” said BPPO Director Police Col. Joselito Clarito.
He added that their surrender was the result of the untiring and relentless combined efforts of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the fight against terrorism to ensure peace and progress in Bohol province.
The five members were then enrolled in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) to avail of the livelihood benefits from the government.
The Bohol governor will also grant scholarships and legal assistance to the former rebels.
Names of the surrenderees are withheld for safety and security purposes. (jkm/PIA7)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1052217
CEBU CITY, Sept. 4 (PIA) -- Five active members of the communist terrorist group (CTG) Sandatahang Yunit Propaganda of Bohol Part Committee laid down their arms and returned to the folds of the government, according to the Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO).
The group was presented by PLCOL. Barnard Dasugo, Chief of the Police Intervention Unit (PIU) of BPPO and Lt. Elma Remonde of CMO 47IB to Bohol Gov. Arthur Yap on Aug. 28, 2020.
“The former rebels expressed the ill fate and cruelty they have experienced while still inside the underground movement,” said BPPO Director Police Col. Joselito Clarito.
He added that their surrender was the result of the untiring and relentless combined efforts of the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) in the fight against terrorism to ensure peace and progress in Bohol province.
The five members were then enrolled in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) to avail of the livelihood benefits from the government.
The Bohol governor will also grant scholarships and legal assistance to the former rebels.
Names of the surrenderees are withheld for safety and security purposes. (jkm/PIA7)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1052217
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