Three New People's Army (NPA) fighters, who earlier traded
shots with government forces in Sarangani last Feb. 16, voluntarily surrendered
to pursuit troopers of the 73rd Infantry Battalion last Feb 18 and 19.
Col. Romeo Brawner, Eastern Mindanao Command spokesperson,
said that these very same rebels were part of the NPA force whom Army troopers
encountered in Alabel town last Feb. 17.
In the same encounter, seven rebels were killed while nine
high-powered weapons were seized.
Brawner said that these NPA fighters surrendered to 73rd
Infantry Battalion commander Lt. Col. Ronnie Babac on Feb. 18 and 19.
The rebels opted to surrender due to intense pressure
brought about by pursuing government troops.
Lt. Gen. Aurelio Baladad, Eastern Mindanao Command head, reiterated
his call to the rebels to surrender.
"We are calling on our deceived brothers who are still
with the NPA to lay down your firearms and live peaceful lives. You may
approach your local executives like your mayors, who can assist in facilitating
your surrender and start a new life," he added.
Meanwhile, the surrenderees will be enrolled at the
Sarangani Province Comprehensive Localized Integration Program (CLIP) as part
of the effort to reintegrate them into mainstream society.
On the other hand, Baladad vowed to continue to intensify
the efforts to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the people in EMC area of
responsibility.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=737492
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