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Nine NPA members turn themselves in
Nine more members of the New People's Army (NPA) surrendered on Friday to Philippine troops in two separate areas in Eastern Mindanao.Eastern Mindanao Command officer Captain Alberto Caber said the first group who surrendered were Charlie Pasco, alias Long Hair; Jeffrey Pasco, alias Balbal; and Guiller Ombaoy, alias Ritchen. Caber said the three men were members of the NPA's Front 51 Southern Mindanao Regional Committee (SMRC). Caber said the other six were identified as Rudy Sawang, a team leader of the farmer's sector; John Tomo; Lemuel Nalon; Anita Dalugan, a vice team leader of Women's sector; Luna Kaong; and Dina Daludo. He said these six militants were responsible for organizing farmers, women, and youth sectors in carrying out the NPA's recruitment and expansion in Barangay Tasiman in Lake Sebu. Caber said, "The rebel returnees said hardships and false promises from their leaders, as well as frustrations in the actual practices of the group made them decide to return to the folds of the law." Posted by: ryuge 2014-01-13 |
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