[Sun Star] A high-ranking leader of the New People's Army and another militant were arrested Tuesday evening in Davao City.The NPA leader was identified as Vincent Estrada, also known by the aliases Brod, Bords, Oban,
Major General Eduardo Ano said the arrest of the two militants is expected to create a big vacuum in communist leadership in the Davao region. Ano said Estrada was a highly-valued officer, difficult for the communists to replace.
He said, "We urge the other NPA rebels who are being deceived by their leaders to surrender and embrace a peaceful life in the mainstream society. Being in the armed group, you can run but you cannot hide forever.".