2 NPA rebels yield in N. Cotabato, Sarangani

By Edwin Fernandez

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – Two communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels who claimed they wanted to live normal lives have separately surrendered in North Cotabato and Sarangani provinces, military officials here said Friday.

In North Cotabato, an

NPA fighter identified only as “Pilo” of the dismantled NPA Guerilla Front 72, Far South Mindanao Region, surrendered in Barangay Nasapian, Carmen town, on Thursday.

Lt. Col. Ranier Mabus, the Philippine Army’s 1st Scout Ranger Battalion (1SRB) commander, said the Army negotiated for his surrender in Barangay

Kimlawis, Kiblawan town, Davao del Sur.

"Pilo brought along with him an M16 rifle and one magazine loaded with ten rounds of live ammunition," Mabus said.

Meanwhile, another rebel also surrendered to the military in Maasim, Sarangani on Wednesday.

For security reasons, Lt. Colonel Michael Angelo

Mobile Force 13, and the Regional Pastoral Office of PRO-13.

Youth volunteers from the Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo Nasipit Chapter, concerns of citizens.

Meanwhile, City Information Office (CIO) officerin-charge Harvey Lanticse said the contact center will serve as an information gateway that will address general inquiries about the services, programs and policies of the city government and its offices.

He said DCCC currently has 36 team members and can be reached round-theclock through publicly posted telephone and mobile phone numbers. (PNA)