A red fighter and three members of the CPP-NPA’s underground mass organization (UGMO) withdrawn their loyalty and surrendered to PLt.Col. Rolando C Dellezo, force commander of 2nd Eastern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company, Brgy. Buenavista, Quinapondan, Eastern Samar.
On March 2, 2023, ‘Ka Arman’, NPA red fighter, 42 years old from Brgy. Binalay, Gen Macarthur, Eastern Samar turned in his caliber 45 with three live ammunitions to this unit.
After few days, upon knowing the surrender of their comrades, on the morning of March 8, 2023, two officers and a regular member of NPA’s front organization have withdrawn their support and renewed their allegiance to the government in the person of alias Armina, chairman, 64 years old; alias Daling, vice-chairman, 67 years old; and alias Sarah, 31 years old, all residents of Brgy. Vigan, Gen Macarthur Eastern Samar and all members of Batakang Organisasyong Partido (BOP) of Barangay Vigan Chapter.
Their surrender was facilitated by the joint efforts of 2nd ESPFMC and 805th Maneuver Company of Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8 (RMFB 8).
“We are looking forward that more supporters of the Communist Terrorist Groups in the province will denounce their loyalty and return to the folds of law.” PLTCOL DELLEZO said.
The former rebel and CTG supporters are now under the custody of 2nd ESPMFC for documentation and proper disposition.
Further, this unit in coordination with the concerned LGU is now looking for possible assistance to be given to the said surrenders while verification in all courts is now being facilitated for any possible standing Warrant of Arrest against them. (PR)
