A TOTAL of 308 former members and supporters of communist rebel groups have surrendered to the 10th Infantry Division (10ID) across its area of responsibility since January this year, military officials confirmed Thursday.
Maj. Ruben Gadut, spokesperson for the 10ID, disclosed during a media briefing that the surrenderers include 267 regular armed fighters of the New People’s Army (NPA), 28 members of the Milisya ng Bayan, and 13 individuals affiliated with underground mass organizations.
Parallel counter-insurgency operations also yielded significant weapon seizures, with troops recovering 69 firearms of various calibers alongside 20 anti-personnel mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Gadut emphasized that the majority of those who returned to the fold of the law are eligible to receive government assistance through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and the national amnesty program.
“These programs are designed to provide financial, livelihood, and social support to facilitate their smooth reintegration into normal civilian life,” Gadut said.
The 10ID continues to sustain its peace and security operations across the Davao Region and parts of Soccsksargen to ensure remaining insurgent remnants are fully cleared.
