ILOILO CITY – Two young New People’s Army (NPA) rebels surrendered to the 12th Infantry Battalion (IB) of the Philippine Army in Tapaz town, Capiz province.
The Army identified them as 22-year-old John and 20-year-old Kate.
TWO former communist rebels visit Mayor Roberto Palomar of Tapaz, Capiz after surrendering to the Army 12th Infantry Battalion. (Army 12th IB)
The two rebel returnees said they joined the now dismantled Central Front of the NPA when they were only 17-years-old.
With a team from the 12th IB, they visited Mayor Roberto Palomar of Tapaz.
The 12th IB is working closely with the Municipal Task Force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC) of Tapaz to ensure that John and Kate are integrated back into the community with the help of other government agencies.
“We will also facilitate their enrollment in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) for them to avail of livelihood assistance, training, and other support to aid their transition to a peaceful and productive life,” said 12th IB chief Lt. Col. Vicel Jan Garsuta in a statement.