From the Philippine Information Agency (Mar 8, 2021): 902nd IB welcomes 11 CTG surrenderees (By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay)
CAMP ELIAS ANGELES, Pili, Camarines Sur, March 8 (PIA) -- Tired from running away and frustrated from the promise of peace and justice that have never been realized after the decade-long insurgency war, 11 Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members in Bicol, went down from the mountains and returned to the folds of law.Col. Jaime Abawag Jr., Brigade Commander of the 902nd Brigade, welcomed the surrenderees with open arms and offered the government’s sincere promise that they can start a new life through the various programs that awaits them in return of turning their back from the senseless fight.
“These new surrenderees, like those who preceded them, will undergo further validation and will be enrolled to the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) afterwards,” Col. Abawag said.
In a press statement from the Division Public Affairs Office (DPAO) thru its Spokesperson, CPT John Paul Belleza, he said that the surrenderees might have realized the futility of carrying arms and running endlessly in the mountains.
On March 5, Friday, 11 regular CTG members yielded to the 902nd Infantry Brigade bringing with them two garand rifles, one bandolier and assorted ammunitions. (Photo credits: 902nd IB/DPAO/PA
“Seeing the inhumane and unlawful schemes of the CPP-NPA-NDF, members of the Communist Terrorist Group in Bicol continue to surrender in droves. On Friday, March 5, eleven regular CTG members yielded to the 902nd Infantry Brigade bringing with them two garand rifles, one bandolier and assorted ammunitions,” Belleza added.
Col. Abawag also recognized the contribution of other government agencies and the community in this recent development.
"They are the first batch of surrenderees for the month of March and we expect more to follow in the coming days. We attribute this another accomplishment to the joint effort of our partners in other government agencies and of course, the local populace," Col. Abawag said.
MGen. Henry A. Robonson, Jr,. Commander of the Joint Task Force Bicolandia (JTFB) extended his gratitude to the formel rebels for heeding the call of the government to abandon the CTG’s cause and return to the folds of law.
"Since the implementation of EO 70 or the Whole-of-Nation approach, we learned that insurgency is not just a military problem. With all the government agencies rallying to bring the basic goods and services to the people, we are able to identify the underlying problems in our society and find practical solutions,” MGen. Robinson explicitly said.
He added that there is no reason now for the rebels to fight the government since it is already doing its best to deliver the best services to the people.
“I would like to congratulate the former CTG members for choosing the right path and for choosing to live a peaceful life with their family. Let us all join hands in ending insurgency in our county,” the official added.
“This 2021, there are new batches of CTG members and supporters yielding to the various units of the 9th Infantry (SPEAR) Division every month. Last January, a total of 22 regular CTG members surrendered in Sorsogon and Masbate bringing with them 21 high powered firearms and one low powered firearm while six others, yielded in Camarines Sur last February turning in five firearms,” Belleza reported. (PIA5/Camarines Sur, with reports from CPTJPBelleza-9DPAO)
“Seeing the inhumane and unlawful schemes of the CPP-NPA-NDF, members of the Communist Terrorist Group in Bicol continue to surrender in droves. On Friday, March 5, eleven regular CTG members yielded to the 902nd Infantry Brigade bringing with them two garand rifles, one bandolier and assorted ammunitions,” Belleza added.
Col. Abawag also recognized the contribution of other government agencies and the community in this recent development.
"They are the first batch of surrenderees for the month of March and we expect more to follow in the coming days. We attribute this another accomplishment to the joint effort of our partners in other government agencies and of course, the local populace," Col. Abawag said.
MGen. Henry A. Robonson, Jr,. Commander of the Joint Task Force Bicolandia (JTFB) extended his gratitude to the formel rebels for heeding the call of the government to abandon the CTG’s cause and return to the folds of law.
"Since the implementation of EO 70 or the Whole-of-Nation approach, we learned that insurgency is not just a military problem. With all the government agencies rallying to bring the basic goods and services to the people, we are able to identify the underlying problems in our society and find practical solutions,” MGen. Robinson explicitly said.
He added that there is no reason now for the rebels to fight the government since it is already doing its best to deliver the best services to the people.
“I would like to congratulate the former CTG members for choosing the right path and for choosing to live a peaceful life with their family. Let us all join hands in ending insurgency in our county,” the official added.
“This 2021, there are new batches of CTG members and supporters yielding to the various units of the 9th Infantry (SPEAR) Division every month. Last January, a total of 22 regular CTG members surrendered in Sorsogon and Masbate bringing with them 21 high powered firearms and one low powered firearm while six others, yielded in Camarines Sur last February turning in five firearms,” Belleza reported. (PIA5/Camarines Sur, with reports from CPTJPBelleza-9DPAO)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1068818
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