From the Manila Times (Nov 25, 2021): 19 rebels surrender in Davao del Norte (By Ruth Palo)
DAVAO CITY: Nineteen members of communist terrorist groups surrendered in Davao del Norte due to the relentless drive by the Eastern Mindanao Command (EastMinCom) against the insurgents in the province.The rebels who surrendered at Sitio Pongpong, Barangay Dagohoy, Davao del Norte on Monday, November 22, are members of Sub-Regional Guerilla Unit, Sub-Regional Committee 5, and Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SRGU, SRC5, SMRC) operating in Davao del Norte and neighboring areas.
The military identified them as Eloy Bontolan, Lita Ehem, Emil Bontolan, Merlyn Bontolan, Angeline Balite, Anggil Banlas, Jeysin Tibalao, Manuel Mantikinon, Piyot Ehem, Diboy Mantoaw, Aiza Bontolan, Dante Tumagsa, and Raya Tumagsa.
The military also said six members of Milisyang Bayan yielded to authorities. They are identified as Boni Bontolan, Gambil Bontolan, Ambog Landahay, Jimmy Mantikinon, Boboy Anlagpang and Gibang Gamot.
The surrenderers also collectively gave up six M-16 rifles and one M-14 rifle.
Davao del Norte Gov. Edwin Jubahib and Talaingod Mayor Junnie Libayao witnessed the surrender of the communist rebels in a simple ceremony facilitated by the troops under the 1003rd Brigade.
The 19 rebels confessed to government forces that the continuous focused military operations conducted by EastMinCom has weakened the forces of the New People's Army in the province. They said they experienced hunger and fatigue on the battlefield, prompting them to surrender.
Lt. Gen. Greg Almerol, EastMinCom chief, lauded the troops for their accomplishments, saying that they are a true source of pride for the whole military organization for exemplifying an extraordinary job in maintaining peace in Eastern Mindanao.
He also thanked the province officials for their proactive support to EastMinCom's campaign for peace.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/11/25/news/regions/19-rebels-surrender-in-davao-del-norte/1823509
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