CNT member returns to the fold of government in Sarangani

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 16, 2021): CNT member returns to the fold of government in Sarangani (By DPAO-6ID, PA)

KIAMBA, Sarangani, Feb. 16– In the peace effort campaign of the Joint Task Force Central (JTFC), another Communist NPA terrorist surrendered to government troops in Sarangani Province on February 9, 2021.

According to 38th Infantry Battalion commanding officer, Lt. Col. Edgardo Vilchez Jr., a 32-year old man-former extremist turned himself to Army and PNP troops in Sitio Malayo, Brgy. Maligang, Kiamba, Sarangani Province. He was a CNT (Communist-NPA-Terrorirst) member under the Platoon Cherry Mobile, Guerilla Front Daguma, FSMR and was deceived by their terrorist leader alias Yoyo.

“The former terrorist member was long before deceived by the ideology of the Communist Terrorist Group but decided to return to the folds of government. Currently he is on lie-low status prior to his surrender and desires to have a peaceful normal life. He will be accorded with the government’s E-CLIP program to help him go back to the mainstream society,” said LTC Vilchez Jr.

Col. Eduardo Gubat, 603rd Infantry Brigade Commander lauded the 38IB troops in their peace building efforts. “During his withdrawal from the communist party, he turned over one Carbine Rifle, two magazines with four rounds of ammunitions, one Caliber .45 Pistol, one magazine with seven rounds of ammunitions, and a hand grenade.”

Meanwhile, Major General Juvymax R. Uy, 6th Infantry Division and JTFC Commander said that the surrender of former CNT member was due to the relentless Focus Military Operations, their confidence on the government security forces, and the delivery of government services to their communities.

“The peace initiative of 38IB is proven effective thus gained the support of the local government unit, the communities and the security forces in the area.” Maj. Gen. Uy added. (DPAO-6ID, PA)

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