Ex-rebel yields to authorities in Tarlac | Inquirer News

Ex-rebel yields to authorities in Tarlac

/ 10:36 AM March 20, 2023

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MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — A former communist rebel surrendered and turned over a firearm and an explosive to authorities.

The Tarlac police said in a statement on Monday, March 20, that the 34-year-old former New People’s Army member had served under the command of Neptali “Ka Atong” Santos, that operated in San Jose, Santa Ignacia, and Mayantoc towns in the province.

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The police said the former rebel turned over a caliber .38 revolver and a rifle-propelled grenade to police and military officers.

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Authorities said the rebel-returnee surrendered after police and military officers convinced him to return to mainstream society through the help of a religious pastor.

The former rebel was expected to receive cash and other benefits under the national government’s anti-insurgency programs. INQ

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