The military on Monday, June 1, 2026, claimed that the Northeastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) of the New People’s Army (NPA) operating in the Caraga Region has collapsed following the surrender of its remaining members.

According to the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), at least three members of the RSDG, NEMRC surrendered to the 401st Infantry Brigade and turned over a rifle, magazines, and ammunitions.

4ID said the surrender was a result of the increasing demoralization within the group after their leader was killed in an encounter on May 11, 2026.

401IB acting commander, Col. Glenn Joy Aynera, said the rebels turned themselves in to authorities and vowed to support the government’s peace and development initiatives.

"This significant development marks another major milestone in our intensified campaign to end insurgency in Caraga Region. The surrender of the remaining NEMRC members signifies the complete dismantling of one of the CTG’s major regional formations operating in Northeastern Mindanao," Aynera said.

4ID commander, Major General Marion Angcao, lauded the troops and the community whose collaborative efforts led to the successful neutralization and dismantling of the NEMRC.

“The total collapse of the NEMRC is a testament to the effectiveness of our focused military operations, strengthened collaboration with local government units, and the unwavering support of the communities. This achievement brings us closer to attaining lasting peace and sustainable development in the region,” Angcao said.

Angcao added that the government is committed to helping former communist rebels reintegrate into society through various assistance programs under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIIP) and other peace-building initiatives.