From the Philippine Information Agency (Dec 6, 2020): CNT squad leader yields to authorities in Lala, LDN (By Christine Lyn G. Viajante)
LALA, Lanao del Norte, Dec. 6 (PIA) –– A Communist NPA-Terrorist (CNT) squad leader who seeks a safe haven in Lanao del Norte yielded to authorities in the municipality of Lala, this province, Thursday.Alias Dave surrendered one M16 rifle and two magazines of 5.56mm ammunition that he used for their operations in Sapang Dalaga and Calamba, Misamis Occidental.
Troops from the 5th Mechanized Infantry "Kaagapay" Battalion (5Mech Bn) under the 2nd Mechanized Infantry "Magbalantay" Brigade (2Mech Bde) reaffirmed the identity of the rebel.
According to 2Mech Bde deputy brigade commander, Col. Charlamagne Batayola, Dave is already on the periodic situation reports (PSR) list of bona fide CPP-NPA and NDF members validated every quarter by their intel officers.
"Every quarter we have an evaluation report together with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to merge our prospects on the legitimate rebels and those who just support. Dave is one of the people who are already in our PSR list," said Batayola.
Batayola also elaborated on establishing a halfway house now that there are already emerging returnees in the province.
"We need a halfway house for the former rebels (FRs) where government interventions are poured for their reformation as part of the mainstream society. There they can learn new skills and receive government livelihood programs to ease their lives, and generate their own income," the deputy brigade commander explained.
On the other hand, motivated by aspirations for his family, the 37-year-old FR conceded there is no bright future for his kids with the life inside the leftist movement.
"Ang akong pangandoy sa ako-ang pamilya, nga ang akoang anak dili mapareho sa ako. Ang pangandoy nako sauna nga mag-serbisyo sa gobyerno, mag-sundalo, hina-ot nga sila'y mopadayon," expressed Dave. [What I aspire for my family is that I don't want my kids to follow the path that I went through. I want them to pursue my dreams of being a government servant, a soldier in particular.]
AFP and PNP personnel discuss with alias Dave the firearm evaluation.
Dave said he was encouraged by how the authorities and other partner agencies treated the FRs who submitted themselves to the folds of the law before him.
Nevertheless, he urged his former comrades to renounce the leftist movement and expect to receive greener pastures within the clutches of the government.
"Maghi-usa nata dinhi (sa gobyerno) kay wala ta'y kapaignan kung magpabilin ta dinha sa bukid. Huna-hunaon nato and atong pamilya, ang ato-ang ugma. Tinuod nga gi-antosan nato, gibuhisan na'to ang atong pakig-bisog pero hatagan natu'g higayon karn ang atong gobyerno, bisan of nagkalisod, nitabang sa mga tawo. Kini ang atu-ang suportaran," Dave added. [Let's unite here (in the government's side) because we have nowhere left to go at the mountains. Just think of our families, our future. It's true that we have endured and sacrificed a lot for what we've fought for, but let's give our government a chance this time. We know that it's tough for our government, however they truly helped the people. Let's support them.]
Meanwhile, Lala Mayor Angel Yap committed that the local government will give unwavering support for the returnees to start anew. He also handed over initial cash help to the former rebel as a token of goodwill for coming back to the folds of the government. (CLV/PIA-ICIC)
Dave said he was encouraged by how the authorities and other partner agencies treated the FRs who submitted themselves to the folds of the law before him.
Nevertheless, he urged his former comrades to renounce the leftist movement and expect to receive greener pastures within the clutches of the government.
"Maghi-usa nata dinhi (sa gobyerno) kay wala ta'y kapaignan kung magpabilin ta dinha sa bukid. Huna-hunaon nato and atong pamilya, ang ato-ang ugma. Tinuod nga gi-antosan nato, gibuhisan na'to ang atong pakig-bisog pero hatagan natu'g higayon karn ang atong gobyerno, bisan of nagkalisod, nitabang sa mga tawo. Kini ang atu-ang suportaran," Dave added. [Let's unite here (in the government's side) because we have nowhere left to go at the mountains. Just think of our families, our future. It's true that we have endured and sacrificed a lot for what we've fought for, but let's give our government a chance this time. We know that it's tough for our government, however they truly helped the people. Let's support them.]
Meanwhile, Lala Mayor Angel Yap committed that the local government will give unwavering support for the returnees to start anew. He also handed over initial cash help to the former rebel as a token of goodwill for coming back to the folds of the government. (CLV/PIA-ICIC)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1061096
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