Posted to Kalinaw News (May 8, 2021): Members of New People’s Army Surrender
Camp Hernandez, Dingle, Iloilo – Following the surrender of more than 400 Communist New People’s Army Terrorist members and supporters earlier this year, the exodus back to government fold continues. One regular and 9 New People’s Army supporters (Milisyang Bayan) in the barrio surrendered to the Community Support Program (CSP) Teams under 61st Infantry Battalion based in Miag-ao, Iloilo last May 6, 2021.
The five (5) MB personalities are from Tubungan, Iloilo while the other four (4) MBs are from Miag-ao, Iloilo. All this MBs are supporting the Southern Front of Kilusang Rehiyon – Panay or SF, KR-P. Besides from being a force multiplier, these individuals act as the eyes and ears of the enemy in their barangays to report on presence and movement of government security forces, and offer logistical support to the New People’s Army.
Likewise, the active member of the NPA who surrendered was identified as @ AGOT, 24 years old and resided at Brgy Molina, Tubungan Iloilo. Agot was assigned under Sibat platoon of Southern Front, KR-P. Hardship and the realization of their meaningless revolution pushed @AGOT to yield.
The surrenderees turned over the following to the 61st Infantry Battalion for proper disposition: 7 homemade shotguns with ammo and magazine, 1 homemade cal. 45 pistol, and 1 homemade cal. 38 with ammo.
Brigadier General Marion Sison, Commander 301st Infantry Brigade has directed the 61st Infantry Battalion to facilitate the transition of these surrenderees back to mainstream society by availing of livelihood benefits and other form of government assistance.
“The continuous surrender of members of the New People’s Army and their supporters shows impact of the government’s campaign in ending local communist armed conflict. Through the united effort of the people of Panay and the Local Government Units, we see that indeed the end of communist terrorism is inevitable. Kaya patuloy ang pakikiisa ng 301st Infantry Brigade upang ang hangarin natin na tunay na kapayapaan ay ating maisakatuparan,” Brigadier General Sison said.
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