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THE Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) reported the voluntary surrender of a former communist terrorist group (CTG) member and the withdrawal of support from several affiliates of the Alyansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luzon – Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (AMGL-KMP).
On Feb. 11, an intelligence-driven internal security operation led by personnel from the Aurora 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) and in coordination with the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) and Maria Aurora Municipal Police Station (MPS) resulted in the surrender of alias Glaiza, 37, and a member of Iskwad Tersera, Bagong Hukbong Bayan operating in Aurora province.
Alias Glaiza also surrendered a.38 caliber revolver.
On the same day, a 56-year-old former AMGL-KMP member, identified only as alias Ben, also withdrew his support to the rebel movement and opted to live a peaceful life.
His withdrawal was facilitated by joint elements from the Pampanga 1st PMFC, Macabebe MPS, San Simon MPS, Apalit MPS, Masantol MPS, 2nd PMFC, and the Intelligence Section of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 3.
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Alias Ben also turned over one ammunition for a 40-mm M203 grenade launcher.
On Feb. 6, a coordinated effort by various police units, including the Nueva Ecija PPO 1st PMFC, Zaragosa MPS, Quezon MPS, and Cabanatuan CPS, led to the disengagement of five members of the Alyansa ng Mamamayang Nagkakaisa-Fort Magsaysay Mili-tary Reservation (Almana-FMMR), a known supporter group of AMGL-Nueva Ecija Chapter.
The individuals identified as alias Dodong, 63, farmer; alias Boyet, 38, driver; alias Amay, 67, vendor; alias Ino, 51, farmer; and alias Isto, 61, farmer and electrician, also declared their withdrawal from the movement. They said they were recruited by a certain Tom Guevarra in 2015.
PRO-3 regional director BGen. Jean Fajardo commended the relentless efforts of all involved units as he emphasized the Philippine National Police's commitment to peace and security.
"Every surrender, every withdrawal of support is a decisive step toward lasting peace. These former insurgents have chosen the path of hope over fear, progress over conflict," said Fajardo.
"Their courage to break free from the chains of deception is proof that our relentless peace-building efforts are making a real difference. The PNP stands ready to support their reintegration, ensuring they find not just a way back into society, but a future filled with opportunities and dignity," she added.
The PNP, she said, remains dedicated to ending insurgency, fostering peace, and providing former rebels with opportunities for reintegration and a fresh start in mainstream society.
The seven individuals were the latest among the rebels who opted to return to the folds of the law under Executive Order 70, which institutionalized the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac).
Ex-team leader of NPA rebels in Cagayan surrenders
A leader of the NPA rebels who used to operate in the province of Cagayan has voluntarily surrendered to the police, according to the Cagayan Police Provincial Office (CPPO).
Named only as Ka Loloy for security reasons, the former rebel is 55 years old, a farmer and resident of Gonzaga town.
He is a former member of the East Front, Cagayan Provincial Committee Komiteng Rehiyon-Cagayan Valley who served as a logistic officer, squad leader and team leader of more than 100 people since joining the NPA.
According to the CPPO, Ka Loloy was persuaded on Aug. 9, 1986, to join the leftist group that oerated in the mountains in Lasam, Lallo, Santa Ana and Pamplona.
Ka Loloy said their struggle and the life experienced by his group in the mountains have been difficult due to encounters with the government troopers.
From 1990 to 1991, he said his group was also involved in a clash with the military in Marag Valley in Kalinga province and many of his colleagues were injured and killed.
Driven by fear, Ka Loloy said he decided to leave their group in September 1991 and hid in Calayan Island. After a long period of hiding, Ka Loloy de-cided to return to the fold of the law only on Feb. 10, 2025.
Along with his surrender, the CPPO said he also voluntarily handed over to the police an improvised 12-gauge shotgun that he had been hiding for a long time.
Meanwhile, the CPPO noted that while the police ensure Ka Loloy's security and protection, they are also processing the necessary documents so that he can receive various assistance and interventions from government agencies to be used in his new life as a regular citizen.
