CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija – Five rebels in Central Luzon surrendered to the government on Tuesday, October 17.
A REBEL in Aurora turns over his firearm to the police during his surrender on Tuesday, October 17. (Photo via Liezle Basa-Inigo)
They were from Bulacan, Olongapo, Nueva Ecija, and Aurora and affiliated with Gabriela, Anakpawis, and Alyansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luzon in Licab, Nueva Ecija.
They turned over a significant cache of firearms, live ammunition, and high explosives.
According to authorities, their action demonstrates their choice of peace and contributes to the healing of a divided society.