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232 ex-NPA rebels surrender in Davao de Oro
Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo Jr. welcomed 232 former New People's Army (NPA) members, including 189 regular NPA members and 43 Milisya ng Bayan members, who surrendered and will undergo a reintegration program in Davao de Oro.
The former rebels also surrendered 31 high-powered and 43 low-powered firearms.
Lagdameo emphasized the government's dedication to ending the insurgency and aiding former rebels in their transition back to society, conveying President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s gratitude.
The surrenderees received immediate aid including food packs, kitchen kits, and P5,000 in financial assistance from the Office of the President.
Lagdameo expressed his hope that this mass surrender will inspire more insurgents to lay down their arms and choose peace.
The NPA's numbers have significantly decreased, with a reported fall from 2,200 in 2023 to 1,111 in 2024, according to AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.
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