Alleged communist rebel surrenders in Zambales

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OLONGAPO CITY—A farmer in San Marcelino town, Zambales province has severed ties with the communist rebels after surrendering to authorities, police said Thursday, April 20.

In a report, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) identified the rebel as “Ka Julie,” a former member of the Sangay Yunit Guerilla/Provincial Yunit Guerilla under the Bagong Hukbong Bayan.

The PRO3 said the rebel group operates in Zambales.

Ka Julie also turned over a .38 caliber revolver, live ammunition, and a hand grenade.

According to PRO3, two other former rebels surrendered to the government on the same day in Angeles City and Floridablanca, both in Pampanga province.

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