Twenty-four members of the New People’s Army (NPA) surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Ayungon, Negros Oriental on Saturday, Nov. 12.
BACOLOD CITY — Twenty-four members of the New People’s Army surrendered to the Philippine Army’s 94th Infantry Battalion in Ayungon, Negros Oriental on Saturday, Nov. 12.
Brig. Gen. Inocencio Pasaporte, commander of 303rd Infantry Brigade , said that those who surrendered were Yunit Militia members, a medical officer, and squad leader, who were all members of Central Negros 2. Eight short firearms, three rifle grenades, and a hand grenade were also turned over by the former rebels to Lt. Col. Van Donald Almonte, 94th IB commander.He assured them that the 94th IB will help them process their Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program benefits and other government programs including livelihood and half-way houses.
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