“All over the country more NPA cadres are becoming disillusioned because they are slowly realizing the futility of pursuing a lost cause. On the other hand, it is hard to ignore the tangible benefits of returning to the folds of the law and the assurance that the government under PRRD is able to provide them a better future through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-Clip),” said Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto.
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Former NPAs surrender to Army, yields firearms
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – Three former New People’s Army members surrendered to the Philippine Army and yielded to the government a total of 22 high-powered firearms at Davao City on April 28, 2019.
The joint efforts of the 1003rd Infantry (Raptor) Brigade and Army intelligence facilitated the surrender of Ernie del Pilar, Michael Eboy, and Romeo Roguero, who then revealed the location of several firearms in different parts of Davao City.
Del Pilar is the commanding officer of the Pulang Bagani Company 1, whose past leaders include Leoncio Pitao, also known as Kumander Parago, who was killed in an encounter with government forces in Paquibato District, Davao City on June 28, 2015 and Elizalde Cañete, also known as Jinggoy, who was captured on May 12, 2018. Pitao was one of the oldest and most-wanted NPA commanders in Mindanao.
According to Del Pilar, they became disillusioned because of systemic corruption and nepotism in the organization, allowing only the members of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) Central Committee to control the operations and finances for their own gain. He added that the practice is frustrating for the rank and file members who do not receive the necessary financial support intended for them. He regretted the recruitment of many young students in his area who were eventually killed in clashes with government forces.
A follow-up operation was launched and led to the recovery of 15 M16 rifles, three M14 rifles, two Garand rifles, one light machine gun, and one M2 carbine.
According to Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, the Army spokesperson, said: “The surrender of a high ranking CPP-NPA leader and the recovery of firearms is a serious setback which may likely encourage more members to follow suit. The presence of arms cache indicates the decreasing manpower of the NPA,” he added.
“We are very glad that we are experiencing a turning point in our efforts to promote peace and development in our country as evidenced by the surge of NPA members returning to mainstream society. More of our brothers and sisters are finally seeing the futility of an armed struggle and they are now wanting to make a difference with the government instead of against it as before. We urge the others who may still have reservations to go back to your families and take the government’s offer of benefits and livelihood programs which will allow them to start their lives anew,” said Major General Jose Faustino, Jr., the Commander of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division.
“All over the country more NPA cadres are becoming disillusioned because they are slowly realizing the futility of pursuing a lost cause. On the other hand, it is hard to ignore the tangible benefits of returning to the folds of the law and the assurance that the government under PRRD is able to provide them a better future through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-Clip),” said Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto.
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Former NPAs surrender to Army, yields firearms
FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – Three former New People’s Army members surrendered to the Philippine Army and yielded to the government a total of 22 high-powered firearms at Davao City on April 28, 2019.
The joint efforts of the 1003rd Infantry (Raptor) Brigade and Army intelligence facilitated the surrender of Ernie del Pilar, Michael Eboy, and Romeo Roguero, who then revealed the location of several firearms in different parts of Davao City.
Del Pilar is the commanding officer of the Pulang Bagani Company 1, whose past leaders include Leoncio Pitao, also known as Kumander Parago, who was killed in an encounter with government forces in Paquibato District, Davao City on June 28, 2015 and Elizalde Cañete, also known as Jinggoy, who was captured on May 12, 2018. Pitao was one of the oldest and most-wanted NPA commanders in Mindanao.
According to Del Pilar, they became disillusioned because of systemic corruption and nepotism in the organization, allowing only the members of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) Central Committee to control the operations and finances for their own gain. He added that the practice is frustrating for the rank and file members who do not receive the necessary financial support intended for them. He regretted the recruitment of many young students in his area who were eventually killed in clashes with government forces.
A follow-up operation was launched and led to the recovery of 15 M16 rifles, three M14 rifles, two Garand rifles, one light machine gun, and one M2 carbine.
According to Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, the Army spokesperson, said: “The surrender of a high ranking CPP-NPA leader and the recovery of firearms is a serious setback which may likely encourage more members to follow suit. The presence of arms cache indicates the decreasing manpower of the NPA,” he added.
“We are very glad that we are experiencing a turning point in our efforts to promote peace and development in our country as evidenced by the surge of NPA members returning to mainstream society. More of our brothers and sisters are finally seeing the futility of an armed struggle and they are now wanting to make a difference with the government instead of against it as before. We urge the others who may still have reservations to go back to your families and take the government’s offer of benefits and livelihood programs which will allow them to start their lives anew,” said Major General Jose Faustino, Jr., the Commander of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division.
“All over the country more NPA cadres are becoming disillusioned because they are slowly realizing the futility of pursuing a lost cause. On the other hand, it is hard to ignore the tangible benefits of returning to the folds of the law and the assurance that the government under PRRD is able to provide them a better future through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-Clip),” said Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Macairog S. Alberto.
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