Six rebels surrender in Central Luzon

From the Manila Bulletin (Jun 17, 2023): Six rebels surrender in Central Luzon (By LIEZLE BASA IÑIGO)

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga – Three members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) surrendered to Central Luzon police while three others denounced their former communist front organization, report said on Saturday, June 17.

According to reports, “Ka Kana” and “Ka Landin,” who were members of the New People’s Army, voluntarily surrendered to the Zambales police.

Ka Kana, 19, a resident of San Marcelino, Zambales, was encouraged to join the CTG as she was allegedly promised proper education.

She was able to escape in the midst of their encounter with government forces.

Ka Landin, 50, a resident of Hermosa, Bataan, was influenced by his peers to join the CTG.

He was traumatized in an encounter with the government and decided to surrender to authorities.

Ka Landin surrendered a carbine caliber .30 M1, blasting cap with cord, three-page map, and a bandolier.

Meanwhile, three more rebels who voluntarily surrendered to the authorities, denounced their former communist front.

In Bulacan, elements of the 301st Maneuver Company facilitated the surrender of “Ka Lupe,” 53. He turned over an unlicensed homemade shotgun and four rounds of ammunition.

In Olongapo City, two female former members of Gabriela and Anakpawis withdrew their support and pledged their allegiance to the government.

They were given financial assistance and grocery packs thereafter.

In Tarlac, a former Bayan Muna member identified only as alias “Elen” also denounced the movement she joined, and at the same time, turned over one caliber .38 pistol.

She joined the organization in 2014 and was involved in recruitment, rallies, and other activities against the government.

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