DWDD: Another NPA Terrorist Surrendered in Sarangani

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Jun 4): Another NPA Terrorist Surrendered in Sarangani



CAMP BGEN AGAAB, MALUNGON, SARANGANI – NPA terrorist who operates in Sarangani Province, surrender along with his firearm to the troops of 73rd IB in Barangay Upper Suyan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province on Friday morning 01 June 2018. Boy Cabisa Diale @BUSAW 75 years old, married and a resident of Sitio Lino, Barangay Upper Suyan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province, surrender along with his M16 (Bushmaster) rifle to the troops of 73rd IB.

“Kapoy na kog tinago sa bukid ug nahadlok ko basi mapatay ko sa engkwentro mao ni hawa na ko sa walay klarong saad sang hublag.” I left the armed group because of their false promises and fear of being caught in the firefight during encounter, and I am tired of hiding from the government troops, @BUSAW said.

It can be recalled that last May 18, 2018 an armed cache was discovered in Barangay Upper Suyan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province and recovered thereat are three AK47 rifles, after the information receive from the NPA terrorist who surrender to the troops of 73IB. “With our intensive security operations and continuous collaborations to our Local Government Units and other stakeholders, we can align our efforts in attaining a peaceful and conflict resilient communities within our area of operation.” Lieutenant Colonel Angcao 73IB commander said. The former rebel will be presented to the LGU of Sarangani Province for immediate assistance and enroll him to the CLIP (Comprehensive Local Integration Program). He will be provided a livelihood assistance and he will also receive additional cash assistance for his surrendered firearm that will help him to start a new and peaceful life.

“We SARANGANS should stand together as one. We should not fight fellow Filipinos. The Province of Sarangani is encouraging those who want to be part of a productive and democratic Philippines to come down and be one with the administration in protecting all Filipinos”. Hon. Steve Chiongbian Solon Governor of Sarangani Province said. ”

The brigade is always open for NPA who are willing to surrender and enjoy the peaceful life, the government has a program that will provide livelihood assistance to help them start a living” Brigadier General Roberto Ancan 1002nd Brigade Commander said. “We are grateful to the leadership of the Sarangani Province for their unending support to peaceful initiatives especially in the implementation of the Comprehensive Local Integration Program for the former rebels. As always we recognize and further affirm the vital role of local government and other stakeholders in their transformation and eventual integration in the mainstream society as productive citizens”. BGen Ancan added.

Major General Noel S Clement Commander, 10ID lauded the troops’ accomplishment. “Boy Cabisa or alias Busaw’s surrender finally brought him freedom from his long years of struggle, suffering, discrimination and intimidation in the hands of his NPA-terrorist leader.

We assure every NPA-terrorist who would like to surrender or go back to the folds of law, 10ID will accord what is due to you in accordance to our existing laws and programs of the government that can help you live productively and peacefully with the mainstream society,” MGen Clement said.
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