NPA MEMBERS SURRENDERS IN LEYTE

CAMP LUKBAN, CATBALOGAN CITY – The ranks of the CPP/NPA/NDF continue to diminish as another two NPA members voluntary surrendered to elements of 43^rd Infantry Battalion in separate occasions in Leyte province.

On January 4, 2008, Narceso Lor @ Elor surrendered to elements of Bravo Company of 43IB in Brgy Luneta, Lapaz, Leyte with a Caliber .30M1 Garand rifle. Likewise, on January 12, 2008. Antonio Selvio, a CT 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 43^rd Infantry Battalion in the area.

Major General Armando L Cunanan AFP, Commander, 8^th Infantry Division, Philippine Army commended the operating troops of the 43^rd 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.