MANILA, Philippines - Forty-five members of the New
People's Army have surrendered to the military in Bukidnon days ahead of
the 43rd anniversary of the NPA, an Army official said.
Col. Romeo Gapuz, brigade commander of the 403rd Infantry
Brigade, said the 45 rebels were led by Rene Dal-anay, 27, also known as
Ka Taruc. They will be formally turned over on March 29, on the actual
anniversary of the NPA.
Gapuz said the surrenderees are remmants of the Guerilla
Front 6, who also turned over assorted firearms that they used while
operating in San Fernando town.
"We would like to show to the communist armed group that
there is an existing road to peace and prosperity that is built through
bayanihan. The soldiers are always willing to support the local
government of Bukidnon attain lasting peace by convincing the rest of
the NPA rebels to follow the examples of their enlightened comrades,"
Gapuz said.
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