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2 NPA fighters surrender in Agusan Norte
Two regular members of the Communist New People's Army (NPA) surrendered to the Army's 29th Infantry Battalion in Agusan del Norte on Sunday, March 29.
The surrender, which coincided with the NPA's 51st anniversary, occurred in Barangay Del Pilar, Cabadbaran City.
The former rebels, identified as alias 'Rocky' (51) and alias 'Bibong' (40), turned over a KG-9 pistol with ammunition, a homemade shotgun, and subversive documents.
Lt. Col. Isagani Criste, commander of the 29th Infantry Battalion, noted that the surrendering rebels appeared tired and exhausted.
Alias 'Rocky' stated that the NPA failed to provide promised financial support for his family and neglected his health needs.
Alias 'Bibong' revealed that he was deceived by the NPA into believing he was protecting his family, when in reality he was endangering them.
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