Tag: Surrender

  • Six New People’s Army Rebels Surrender in Masbate, Hand Over Weapons

    In a significant development in the fight against insurgency, six members of the New People’s Army (NPA) turned themselves in at the Esperanza Municipal Police Station in Masbate province over the weekend. The surrender took place in Barangay Poblacion and was reported by Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, spokesperson for the Police Regional Office in Bicol…

  • 133 Communist Rebels and Supporters Surrender in Mimaropa Region Since January 2024

    In a significant development in the fight against communism, 133 members and supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) have surrendered to various police units in the Mimaropa region since the beginning of 2024, according to the Police Regional Office (PRO) 4B. The Mimaropa region includes the provinces of Oriental and…

  • 20 New People’s Army Members and Supporters Surrender in Central Luzon

    In a significant move towards peace, the Philippine National Police announced that 20 individuals associated with the New People’s Army (NPA) turned themselves in to authorities in Central Luzon over a three-day period from January 16 to 18. This surrender was facilitated through the government’s Oplan ‘Balik-Loob’ initiative. The Police Regional Office-Region-Central Luzon (PRO-3) reported…

  • Five NPA Rebels Surrender in Agusan del Sur, Hand Over Weapons

    In a significant development in the fight against insurgency, five members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered to the military in Talacogon, Agusan del Sur. The surrender took place on Tuesday, and was announced by Lt. Col. Jose Redentor Gilbuena, the commander of the Army’s 26th Infantry Battalion, on Thursday. The rebels, who…

  • Four NPA Members Surrender in Bicol Region

    In a significant development in the fight against insurgency, four members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the Bicol region have surrendered to authorities. The surrender took place early this week, as reported by Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, the spokesperson for the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5). The individuals who turned themselves in…

  • Basilan Celebrates Freedom from Abu Sayyaf as Last Members Surrender

    In a significant development for peace in the Philippines, Basilan province has been officially declared free of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) after the last eight members of the terrorist organization surrendered. The announcement was made by Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon, who leads the 101st Infantry Brigade stationed in Basilan, stating that the surrender took…

  • AFP Chief Urges Remaining Communist Rebels to Surrender on CPP’s 56th Anniversary

    On the occasion of the 56th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), General Romeo Brawner Jr., the chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has issued a call for the remaining insurgents to lay down their arms. This appeal comes as the CPP and its armed wing, the New…

  • Two NPA Supporters Surrender to Police in Samar, Marking a Step Towards Peace

    In a significant move towards peace, two members of the New People’s Army’s underground mass organization (UGMO) have turned themselves in to the police in Paranas, Samar. The surrender took place on Thursday and was facilitated by Brig. Gen. Jay Cumigad of the Police Regional Office 8 in Eastern Visayas. The event, occurring just before…

  • 15 Members of Moro Extremist Group Surrender in Maguindanao

    In a significant move towards peace, 15 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) laid down their arms and surrendered to the military in Maguindanao. The surrender took place at the headquarters of the Army’s 1st Brigade Combat Team in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to…

  • Five NPA Rebels Surrender Following Emotional Christmas Wish Videos

    In a heartwarming turn of events, five members of the New People’s Army (NPA) from Leyte and Samar provinces have laid down their arms and surrendered, inspired by the Philippine Army’s innovative ‘Wish Upon a Star’ initiative. Launched over a month ago by the 802nd Infantry Brigade, the project has successfully touched the hearts of…