NPA rebel surrenders in Bulacan

From the Manila Times (Mar 16, 2023): NPA rebel surrenders in Bulacan (By Frederick Silverio)

CAMP GENERAL ALEJO SANTOS, City of Malolos: A member of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to authorities in San Rafael, Bulacan on Monday, March 13.

Col. Relly Arnedo, Bulacan Police provincial director, identified the rebel only as alias "Ka Toto," a 27-year-old construction worker and helper from Barangay Calumpang, San Miguel, Bulacan.

He turned over one unlicensed.38 caliber revolver without a serial number, along with five live ammunition.

Personnel from the 2nd Platoon of the 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) facilitated the surrender.

Arnedo said Ka Toto was a member of the NPA's GF Narciso group operating in the provinces of Bulacan, Rizal, Aurora and Quezon.

"Ka Toto's surrender is a significant accomplishment in the government's efforts to end insurgency in the country. He will undergo investigation and custodial debriefing while under the custody of the 2nd PMFC," Arnedo said.

"The Bulacan Police is committed to intensifying its campaign against insurgency and terrorism to promote the delivery of government services, create opportunities and enhance the quality of life in communities that are at risk of or currently experiencing armed communist conflict."

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