NPA members surrender
in Leyte
By Maj. OTHELO D. YAÑEZ (FA) PA
January
18, 2008
CAMP LUKBAN,
Catbalogan City – The ranks of the CPP/NPA/NDF continue to diminish as
another two (2) NPA members voluntary surrendered to elements of 43rd
Infantry Battalion in separate occasions in Leyte province.
On January 4, 2008,
Narceso Lor alias Elor surrendered to elements of Bravo Company of
43IB in Brgy. Luneta, Lapaz, Leyte with a Caliber .30 M1 Garand rifle.
Likewise, on January 12, 2008, Antonio Selvio, a communist terrorist
member also surrendered to same elements of 43IB in Brgy. Caabangan,
Lapaz of same province with his M16 rifle and ammunitions.
The series of
surrender among Communist Terrorists members and supporters shows that
they are already fed up and dismayed with the false promises and
horrible lifestyle in the underground movement. Moreso, when they
learned that their commanders are enjoying a luxurious lifestyle in
the city as a proof of the earlier arrest of Iglecerio Peria “Ka Choy”
at Sta. Maria cockpit Arena in Bulacan spending revolutionary Tax
Collection.
This was attributed
through the massive information campaign and tactical operations
conducted by the operating elements of 43rd Infantry Battalion in the
area.
Major General Armando
L Cunanan AFP, Commander, 8th Infantry Division, Philippine Army
commended the operating troops of the 43rd Infantry Battalion for a
job well done.
He also encouraged
other members and supporters of the New People’s Army to lay down
their arms and return to mainstream society while he extend his
gratitude to the people of Leyte for the unwavering support they are
extending to our troops operating in the province of Leyte.
