Posted to the Manila Times (Aug 17, 2021): 2 minor NPA fighters surrender in Bukidnon (By Cris Diaz)
Photo courtesy from 88th Infantry "Maringal" Battalion, Philippine Army
Two minors, both combatants of the New People's Army (NPA), surrendered to government forces in Bukidnon, the Philippine Army reported on Tuesday.
Lt. Sancho Tomaquin Jr. spokesperson of the Army's 88th Infantry Battalion (88IB) based in Maramag, Bukidnon, identified the young NPA fighters as "Ruffa" and "Job," both 15 years old.
Tomaquin said the minors were regular members of the Guerilla Front Malayag, Sub-Regional Committee 2 of the North Central Mindanao Regional Party Committee.
He said the minors surrendered on Monday and confirmed reports the NPA is engaged in the recruitment of children to be part of its fighting force.
Ruffa and Job told the Philippine Army a certain "Jun-jun" recruited them under the pretext of hiring them as factory workers in Quezon, Bukidnon.
Two minors, both combatants of the New People's Army (NPA), surrendered to government forces in Bukidnon, the Philippine Army reported on Tuesday.
Lt. Sancho Tomaquin Jr. spokesperson of the Army's 88th Infantry Battalion (88IB) based in Maramag, Bukidnon, identified the young NPA fighters as "Ruffa" and "Job," both 15 years old.
Tomaquin said the minors were regular members of the Guerilla Front Malayag, Sub-Regional Committee 2 of the North Central Mindanao Regional Party Committee.
He said the minors surrendered on Monday and confirmed reports the NPA is engaged in the recruitment of children to be part of its fighting force.
Ruffa and Job told the Philippine Army a certain "Jun-jun" recruited them under the pretext of hiring them as factory workers in Quezon, Bukidnon.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/08/18/news/regions/2-minor-npa-fighters-surrender-in-bukidnon/1811338
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