From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 18,2021): 2 ex-NPA siblings reunited after surrender to gov't (By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan)
Photo courtesy of PNP Public Information Office
Two siblings who were separated after being recruited by communist terrorist groups finally reunited with each other after voluntarily surrendering to government forces.
"A life-changing decision to surrender and return to the fold of the law taken by Ka Redy, 25, reunited him with his long lost brother Ka Anda, 17, who joined CPP-NPA (Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army) as a child warrior at a young age until he was arrested recently in Northern Samar with two other Red fighters with firearms and explosives," said Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Debold Sinas, in a statement released Wednesday night.
Sinas, citing reports from Police Region Office 8 head Brig. Gen. Ronaldo d Jesus, said Ka Redy voluntarily surrendered to the PNP after hearing that his younger brother was arrested with two others armed with firearms, ammunition, and explosives.
During the briefing with the 2nd Northern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company led by Lt. Col. Rafael Tayaban on February 14, Ka Redy said he decided to return to the folds of government and surrendered all his weapons at Silvino Lubos Municipal Police Station.
In his statement, Ka Redy said he does not want his brother to suffer hunger and homelessness, which he experienced when he joined the communist movement.
On February 15, the siblings were finally reunited through the help of Northern Samar Provincial Police Office director, Col. Arnel Apud.
"This is a strong message to all members deceived by the communist terrorist groups, you were convinced to leave your families so that they can drag you into a failed communist campaign," Sinas said.
He also assured the two siblings that they will get assistance from the government through the Enhanced-Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1131020
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