A barangay councilor who claims to be a supporter and organizer of the Rebolusyonaryong Hukbong Bayan (RHB) voluntarily returned to the fold of the law in Barangay. Guinhawa, City of Malolos, Bulacan on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 24.
Col. Charlie A. Cabradilla, acting Bulacan police director, identified the councilor as Juan Dela Cruz (not his real name) alias Jao, 43, a male, from the City of Malolos, Bulacan.
The 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) assisted Jao in deliberately turning himself in.
He informed the authorities that he wants to rejoin government.
He added that he was convinced to join RHB while he was a member of the fisher folk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya (PAMALAKAYA) Bulacan chapter.
He also turned over one caliber.45 pistol without a serial number and one caliber .45 magazine assembly with ten live ammunition were.
The surrendered former Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) is now under the custody of the 1st PMFC.
The Bulacan Police said it is committed in its campaign against insurgency and terrorism to deter the youth from falling victim to terrorism and to ensure the provision of social services, employment opportunities, and improved quality of life in communities that have experienced or are vulnerable to armed communist conflict.