Wednesday, December 28, 2022

10 NPA members yield in Tupi

From the Manila Times (Dec 29, 2022): 10 NPA members yield in Tupi (By Franz R. Sumangil)

TEN members of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to authorities in Tupi town, South Cotabato province, an official said on Tuesday.

Mayor Romeo Tamayo said the rebels who belonged to the NPA's Guerrilla Front ALIP turned themselves in on Monday at the municipal hall.


"We welcome the 10 former rebels who wish to live a peaceful life," said Tamayo, who also handed cash assistance and food packs to the former rebels.

He said the surrenderers will be enrolled in the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program.

"In the government, everybody is given the chance to improve their lives, earn a decent income and live peacefully," Tamayo said.

During the activity witnessed by Police Regional Office-Soccsksargen chief BGen. Jimili Macaraeg, the former rebels also burned the Communist Party of the Philippines flag as a symbol of their condemnation of all its terrorist activities.

Macaraeg urged other members of the communist group to surrender and avail the government programs for their reintegration into the society. FRANZ SUMANGIL

https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/12/29/news/regions/10-npa-members-yield-in-tupi/1872003

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