From the Manila Times (Aug 20, 2023): Six BIFF, NPA rebels surrender in S. Kudarat (By Franz Sumangil)
THREE members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and three New People's Army (NPA) communist rebels surrendered to the authorities in Sultan Kudarat province, police officials announced on Friday, August 18.Sultan Kudarat provincial police director Col. Christopher Bermudez said he welcomed on Thursday the surrender of the three BIFF members under the Karialan faction who turned in an improvised explosive device and a Carbine rifle during their surrender in Isulan town.
Bermudez identified them only through their aliases as "Kandatu," 42, "Alex," 28, and "Taniks," 22, all of Barangay Ganta, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur.
"One of them told me that they were duped into joining a struggle they do not know about," said Bermudez.
Also on Thursday, three members of Platoon Dos, NPA Sub-Regional Command-Daguma Range, Far South Mindanao Region, surrendered to police in Kalamansig town.
Bermudez said the communist rebels turned in a pistol and ammunition.
He said the rebels admitted they have been tired of running away from government forces that have been hunting them in the mountains of Kalamansig and Lebak towns.
They will be enrolled in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program in coordination with the Kalamansig Social Welfare and Development Office.
Sultan Kudarat is part of Soccsksargen region that also includes the provinces of North Cotabato, South Cotabato and Sarangani, and the cities of Kidapawan, Tacurong, Koronadal and General Santos.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/08/20/regions/six-biff-npa-rebels-surrender-in-s-kudarat/1906187
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