16-year-old rebel surrenders in Cagayan

By: Villamor Visaya Jr. - 8 years ago

Armed guerrillas from the communist New People’s Army mark the rebel group’s founding anniversary in this file photo taken in 2009. Presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has said that he will offer Cabinet positions to some leaders of the communist group. DENNIS JAY SANTOS/INQUIRER MINDANAO

Armed guerrillas from the communist New People’s Army mark the rebel group’s founding anniversary. (INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / DENNIS JAY SANTOS, INQUIRER MINDANAO)

TUGUEGARAO CITY — A 16-year-old communist rebel surrendered to the military in Baggao, Cagayan, on Sunday (Feb. 12).

The girl, identified only as Candy, has been placed under the custody of the Philippine Army, following a series of clashes between soldiers and the New People’s Army rebels in Santo Niño town, said Lt. Col. Rembert Baylosis, 17th Infantry Battalion commander.

Candy informed the military that three former students of the Hacienda Intal National High School were recruited by the NPA. SFM/rga