NPA rebel surrenders in Masbate

From the Philippine News Agency (Aug 3, 2023): NPA rebel surrenders in Masbate (By Connie Calipay)

LEGAZPI CITY – A member of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to police in Mandaon, Masbate province, the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO5) said on Thursday.

In a report, Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, PRO5 spokesperson, identified the surrenderer as "Ka Kirat", 58, from the village of Maolingan in Mandaon town.

"He surrendered to our troops Wednesday. He was formerly under the command of "Ka Jaypee" and is affiliated with Platoon 1, Larangan 1, Komiteng Probinsya 4-Masbate, Bicol Regional Party Committee (BRPC)," she said.

"Ka Kirat" turned over a caliber .38 revolver without a serial number, along with five rounds of live ammunition. Both the NPA member and the turned-over firearm are in the custody of the Mandaon Municipal Police Station (MPS).

Calubaquib said the surrender was facilitated by the joint personnel from Mandaon MPS and 1st Provincial Mobile Force Compan, Masbate Provincial Police Office (PPO).

PRO5 is committed to assist those who choose to lay down their arms and contribute to peace and development in the region under its Enhanced-Comprehensive Local Integration Program.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1207067