4 NPA rebels yield in Abra

By Freddie G. Lazaro

BANGUED, Abra  – Four New People’s Army rebels recently surrendered to Philippine Army troopers in the mountainous areas of the Ilocos and Cordillera regions.

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Dominic Baluga, commander of the Philippine Army’s 24th Infantry Battalion based in Langangilang, Abra, said Aug. 26 that the four  NPA rebels belonged to the Kilusang Larangang Guerilya (KLG) – Montes, a group of NPA rebels operating in the provinces of Abra, Mountain Province and Ilocos Sur.

“The surrender of these NPA rebels was successfully initiated after their relatives relayed to us their planned  return to the folds of the national government,” Baluga said.

The four NPA rebels have also surrendered their high-powered firearms.

“When the surrendered NPA rebels were presented to Abra Governor Joy Bernos. They were given cash assistance to start small livelihood enterprises while their children were assured of scholarship grants once they enter college,” Baluga said.