Press Release from AFP
70 more disgruntled NPA Militias Surrender in Iloilo
CAMP HERNANDEZ, Dingle, Iloilo – A total of 70 News People’s Army (NPA) Militias from the province of Iloilo denounced the communist terrorist ideology and atrocities, and formalized their return to the government fold in a simple ceremony held at Camp Monteclaro, in Barangay Igtuba, Miagao, Iloilo on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Of the 70 NPA Militias who surrendered to the 61st Infantry Battalion’s Community Support Program (CSP) team, 17 came from the municipality of Miagao; six from the municipality of Leon; 26 from the municipality of Tubungan; and 21 from the municipality of San Joaquin.
The surrenderers also turned over 69 low-powered firearms and 1 high-powered firearm.
Present during the activity were BGEN NOEL BALUYAN PA, Assistant Division Commander, 3ID, PA; BGEN MARION R SISON PA, Commander, 301st Infantry Brigade; COL JOEL BENEDICT G BATARA INF (GSC) PA, the Commanding Officer of 61IB; Prosecutor Flosemer Chris Gonzales, Chairman, LCC and Spokesperson, RTF-ELCAC6; Hon Mac Napulan, municipal Mayor of Miagao, Iloilo; Hon. Josephine Marquez, SB member & Chairman on Peace and Order, Leon Iloilo; Mr Leo Satana, Municipal Administrator of San Joaquin, Iloilo; Ms Emelyn Tano, Tubungan PESO representing Mayor Roquito Tacsagon; Police Pltc Romar Peregil,Deputy Provincial Director for Administration, Iloilo Police Provincial Office; DSWD6 team headed by Ms. Belinda A. Ho.
Along with the signing of the wall of commitment and declaration of their oath of allegiance, the event also saw the former rebels received family food packs and Php5000 cash assistance from DSWD VI.
Brigadier General Marion Sison, the Commander of 301st Infantry (Bayanihan) Brigade said in his statement that the mass surrender of the former NPA in the barrio members is a strong indication that CTG deception has lost its grip in their former strongholds.
BGEN Sison likewise gave his assurance to the former rebels that the Army, LGU, and other government agencies will help them start a new and peaceful life.
“Your Army in Panay will always be your partner as you return to the folds of the law and start a new chapter of your lives together with your family. Now is the best time to embrace the culture of peace. Sama-sama nating wakasan ang terorismong dulot ng komunismo. Sa inyong pakiki-bayanihan, makakamit natin ang kapayapaan.” said BGen Sison.
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