CAMP CAPINPIN, Rizal- A total of 12 Milisyang Bayan members and 7 Sangay ng Partido sa Lokalidad members have surrendered while 49 CPP-NPA-NDF supporters have withdrawn their support to the CPP-NPA-NDF in Ragay, Camarines Sur, Monday, September 23.
The Ragay Municipal Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC), together with joint troops from the 81st Infantry Battalion (81IB), Camarines Sur PNP, and Ragay PNP, facilitated the surrender of the said personalities who are residents of Barangays Baya, Salvacion, Laguio, Patalunan, and Agao-ao, all of Ragay.
In a simple ceremony, they have written their sworn statements renouncing their support for the CPP-NPA-NDF, condemning the communist terrorist group, and pledging their allegiance to the government.
This milestone results from the continuous peace-keeping initiatives through the Community Information Awareness Approach Programs (CIAAP) conducted throughout the municipality.
In a statement, the 2nd Infantry “Jungle Fighter” Division (2ID) Commander Brig. Gen. Cerilo Balaoro Jr attributed the surrenders and withdrawals of support to the ongoing peace efforts being carried out in the communities.
He added that the military will continue collaborating with local government units, key stakeholders, and security partners to finally achieve lasting peace and development in Camarines Sur.