TEN high-powered firearms were recovered by joint Army and PNP troops following a tip from two former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) who recently surrendered.
The surrenderers provided information on Oct. 17, 2025, to the 401st Infantry (Unite N’ Fight) Brigade, led by Brigadier General Antonio B. Dulnuan Jr.
Following the information, the military conducted a joint operation in Barangay Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, to locate the hidden cache.
They recovered three M203 grenade launchers, six M16-series rifles (two M16A1 Elisco Rifles, one M16 Bushmaster rifle, one M16A1 Colt AR-15 Rifle, and two Colt AR-15 rifles), one Firebird M4 rifle, six long magazines for 5.56mm rifles, and 778 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition.
“The surrender of these individuals and the capture of these weapons weaken the NPA’s capabilities and pave the way for lasting peace and development in the region. We commend the courage of those who have chosen to abandon violence and return to the folds of the law,” Dulnulan stated.
The surrenderers are now eligible for support through the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program, which provides financial aid, livelihood support, and reintegration assistance, helping former rebels start anew and contribute to lasting peace in their communities.
Photos courtesy of 401st Infantry Brigade
