LEGAZPI CITY – Two New People's Army (NPA) rebels operating in Sorsogon province have voluntarily surrendered to authorities, a Police Regional Office (PRO) 5 (Bicol) official said Tuesday.
In a phone interview, PRO-5 spokesperson Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib said the rebels, a certain "Ka Bro" and "Ka Dan," surrendered to joint personnel of the PRO-5 and the Philippine Army in Sitio Lucot in Barangay Fabrica, Barcelona town on Monday.
The two also turned in high-powered firearms and war materiel.
"They are both from Larangan 1, Komite ng Probinsya 3. They also handed over two 5.56 mm. rifles, an M16A1 Elisco rifle, two 5.56 mm. rifles, an AR-15 colt with defaced serial numbers, and assorted war materials," Calubaquib said.
She quoted the surrenderers as saying that they longed to yield to authorities and begin a new chapter of their lives as allies of the community in creating a better and peaceful future for the young generation.
"The two will receive package assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program. This is to guide and help them as they begin a new chapter of their lives, as well as to continuously ensure their safety from the risk and danger against the NPA," Calubaquib added. (PNA)
