5 NPA members give up to the military in Palawan

March 30, 2018

Five members of the New People's Army in Palawan surrendered to the operatives of the military's Western Command (Wescom) Joint Task Group North on Thursday, the 49th anniversary of the found of the NPA.

"We are glad that these 5 NPA members have decided to surrender and return to the fold of the law. Their surrender is another serious blow to the ranks of communist terrorism in the province of Palawan, " said Lieutenant General Rozzano Briguez, Wescom commander, in a statement.

The five are under custody of the military for validation and documentation.

"Their surrender is a clear indicator of their unwillingness to continue with the armed struggle. According to them, their rank is tainted with corruption of their leaders, fatigue and disappointment due to unfulfilled promises," Briguez said.

They are set to receive financial aid from the government thru the Local Social Integration Program of the Palawan provncial government and the Comprehensive Local Social Integration Program  of the Department of Interior and Local Government. DMS