links: http://www.army.mil.ph/pr/2013/oct/281013.html
Two NPA members surrender to 34IB
Camp Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar – Two (2) members of the New People’s Army surrendered to military authorities in Northern Samar on Sunday, October 27, 2013.
Ruel C. Sirse, aka Bulay and Melly C.
Esponilla, aka Mica, NPA squad member and NPA Medic, respectively,
voluntarily surrendered to soldiers of the 34th Infantry Battalion under Lt Colonel Rodrigo Ilustrisimo. The government troops were conducting peace and development
activities in Barangay Rizal, Gamay, Northern Samar when they were
approached by the surrenderees. The duo brought along with them one (1)
.45 Caliber pistol with three (3) magazines and 20 live bullets.
During the interview aka Bulay and aka
Mica admitted that they are live-in partners and they decided to
surrender because they wish to raise a family away from harm and
violence. “Upon learning of the new program of the AFP which is the Gun
for Peace Program, they were encouraged to surrender and avail of the
program.”
Brigadier General Jet B. Velarmino AFP, Commander of 8th Infantry Division said: “We welcome the surrender of the two (2) NPA members and we wish them well. The 8ID fully supports and advocates the government’s Peace Program. Rest assured that your Army in Eastern Visayas is always ready and willing to assist NPA rebels who wish to return to the mainstream.”
Press Release by the 8ID, PA
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