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NPA medical officer surrenders in Nueva Vizcaya – military


A communist New People's Army medical officer surrendered to authorities in Nueva Vizcaya province, the Philippine Army's 5th Infantry Division revealed in a Saturday statement.

The NPA medical officer, identified only as "Jayjay," belonged to Platoon Uno of Komiteng Larangan Guerilla Quirino-Nueva Vizcaya.

Jayjay surrendered himself to elements of the 502nd Infantry Brigade and Nueva Vizcaya Provincial Police Office in Villaverde town on Friday.

He also surrendered his .38 caliber revolver with six rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades, two 40 mm rounds, and a backpack containing a first aid kit with acupuncture paraphernalia and personal belongings.

"The voluntary surrender of AKA JAYJAY is considered a big distress to the CPP-NPA-Terrorists group and a clear manifestation of the degrading strength of the CNTs touring in the region," said 502nd Brigade commander Brigadier General Laurence E. Mina. "We are performing at our finest to condemn the atrocities of the communist movement and we continue to encourage the public to report any suspicious activities to the respective authorities to contribute in this fight against communist insurgency.”

Fifth Infantry Division commander Major General Pablo M. Lorenzo meanwhile urged other NPA fighters to likewise surrender.

“The [communist-NPA-terrorists] in Cagayan Valley are in disarray and inconsequential to the point that many of them are abandoning the armed struggle to topple our democratic government. @ JAYJAY and the former rebels made the correct and life-changing decision to join the mainstream of society in order to live peaceful and productive lives that every one of us deserves," said Lorenzo. — DVM, GMA News