Surrender an honorable thing, military tells surviving MNLF fighters

From the Philippine News Agency (Sep 22): Surrender an honorable thing, military tells surviving MNLF fighters

Army units deployed in Zambonga City have stepped up their efforts to urge surviving Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) fighters to surrender.

The military added that surrendering is an honorable option.

Philippine Army 7th Civil Relations Group commander Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc said the AFP used portable loudspeakers to broadcast messages to the remaining MNLF fighters.

"Surrender is an honorable thing. We are Filipino brothers. We will respect your rights," he said in his Tweeter account.

Cabunoc said that the military is giving them a chance to surrender as government troops do not want to annihilate them because "we are all Filipinos."

Besides, he said most of Misuari's followers "were deceived by their leaders and promised monetary rewards."

Cabunoc said most of Misuari's followers were promised P2,000 and a firearm for taking part in a so-called peace rally in Zamboanga City.

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