NPA rebel surrenders in Hamtic

From Panay News (Oct 7, 2021): NPA rebel surrenders in Hamtic

A 29-year-old self-confessed member of the New People’s Army (NPA) voluntarily surrendered to the combined police-military force in Hamtic, Antique.

“Ka Ondoy” was the vice squad leader of Team 2, Squad 2 of Front 11, Southern Front Committee (SFC), Komiteng Rehiyon Panay, (KR-P) operating in Miag-ao, Igbaras and San Joaquin, Iloilo and Sibalom, San Remigio and Hamtic of Antique.

He joined the NPA on Aug. 12, 2018, according to Ondoy.

Hardship, starvation and sleepless nights were some of the reasons why he decided to surrender at about 6:30 p.m. just this Sept. 24.

According to Ka Ondoy, he was recruited by alias “Ka Lian” sometime on August 2018. He was convinced by the promised benefits and returns that supposedly awaited him if he entered the communist organization.

He also disclosed that he underwent communism indoctrination and briefed on counter-government propaganda.

Last month, Ka Ondoy took the chance to escape while his comrades were busy. He left his firearm in their makeshift hut.

Ka Ondoy is now set to undergo debriefing and processing for various government programs for surrenderees.

Police Brigadier General Rolando Miranda, Western Visayas top cop, congratulated the police and military for their commitment in the campaign on ending local communist armed conflict.

“For those remaining communist terrorists, the government is waiting and ready to provide you a peaceful and progressive life once you return to the fold of law,” said Miranda./PN

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