EASTMINCOM: Full time NPA member seeks peace, voluntarily surrender to the folds of the Law

Posted to the Eastern Mindanao Command (EASTMINCOM) Facebook Page (Mar 24, 2022): Full time NPA member seeks peace, voluntarily surrender to the folds of the Law

72nd Infantry Battalion

Full time NPA member seeks peace, voluntarily surrender to the folds of the Law

ARAKAN, COTABATO - Thru the relentless effort, dedication and sincere commitment of 72nd Infantry “Gabay” Battalion led by LTC Jose C Regonay Jr to end the fight against insurgency, a Full time NPA voluntarily surrendered on March 24, 2022 at Headquarters 72IB, Sitio Guitawan, Arakan, North Cotabato.

The surrenderee was identified as certain Julito Imbak Ganlayon @BLACKY/KALIGTIG, 61 yrs old, Married, resident of Barangay Sagundanon, Kitaotao, Bukidnon and CO of the Militia ng Bayan (MB) under GF57, SRC3, SMRC voluntarily surrendered bringing with him one (1) 11.5 kgs IED; one (1) Hand Grenade; one (1) homemade 9mm KG9 assault rifle (defaced SN) with two long magazines loaded with 19 ammo and subersive documents. He realized that his commitment in joining and supporting the wrong ideologies of the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs) has never brought him any help thus, only threats to his life and his family. These realizations led him to completely denounce the false ideologies and principles of the communist groups and choose to live peacefully with only the real government to serve.

In line with the unit’s thrust in institutionalizing the Whole Of Nation Approach to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, the surrender was the result of series of Focus Military Operations combined with Intensive Intel and Offensive and Peace Dialogues.

During the said efforts, the former CTG member was enlightened that he was a victim of the false beliefs and ideologies of the CTGs. Also, he expressed his appreciation for the government's interventions with regard to the issues exploited by the CTGs and that the presence of the military and Government made them resilient to the lies of CPP-NPA-NDF.

LTC Jose C Regonay Jr, Commanding Officer, 72IB expressed his gratitude to the victim of CTGs’ for having the courage to speak the truth and surrender to the true Government.

“We are almost at the peak of success because you have seen the truth and chose the right path. It will never be too late for someone to return to the folds of the Law. We are still calling all the remaining members/remnants of CTGs CPP-NPA-NDF to peacefully surrender and embrace the peace initaitive programs of the Government intended for you.” LTC Regonay said.

He also added, “Now is the time for all of you to be with your families and loved ones. Choose to live a peaceful life away from the shadows of those who caused you pain and trouble. Go down the mountains and we assure a more prosperous life for you.”

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