Kalinaw News: Demoralized CTG leader yields with 9 High Powered Firearms in Surigao del Sur

From Kalinaw News (Mar 10, 2023): Demoralized CTG leader yields with 9 High Powered Firearms in Surigao del Sur

Lianga, Surigao Del Sur – On March 9, 2023, at Purok 3, Brgy. St. Christine, Lianga, Surigao del Sur, a high-ranking Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) leader armed with powerful guns willingly surrendered to the 3rd Special Forces (Arrowhead) Battalion, Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), Philippine Army.

Patrick Tejeros Wagdos @Tuloy, Squad Leader of SYP-I/GS (HQF, SRC) of SRC SL, NEMRC, who had been operating in the hinter areas of the municipalities of Lianga, San Agustin, Marihatag, Cagwait, and San Miguel, all in Surigao del Sur since 2017, was neutralized via surrender due to the unit’s relentless Focused Military Operations. Alias Tuloy carried with him nine (9) AK47 firearms and seven (7) AK47 magazines.

In his interview, alias Tuloy expressed his dread for his life due to the government soldiers’ ceaseless Focused Military Operations and his love for his family, which led him to forsake the armed conflict.

Presently, the former rebel is undergoing correctional debriefing and the processing of documentation necessary to access the Expanded Comprehensive Local Integration Program services (E-CLIP). Initially, the FR will receive urgent help from the Department of Social Welfare Development Office (PSWDO) and monetary incentives from the City and Provincial Office. In addition, a Livelihood Settlement Grant (LSG) in the amount of Php 20,000.00 would be provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

The commanding officer of the 3rd Special Forces (Arrowhead) Battalion, Lt. Col. Paulo F. Baylon, praised @ Tuloy’s choice to return to the folds of the law. In addition, he communicated the government’s message of reconciliation to the surviving Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members and begged with their families to persuade their loved ones to surrender, as the government is committed to ending the communist armed war in the nation.

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