MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga 鈥� A former communist rebel surrendered and turned over a firearm and an explosive to authorities.
The Tarlac police said in a statement on Monday, March 20, that the 34-year-old former New People鈥檚 Army member had served under the command of Neptali 鈥淜a Atong鈥� Santos, that operated in San Jose, Santa Ignacia, and Mayantoc towns in the province.
The police said the former rebel turned over a caliber .38 revolver and a rifle-propelled grenade to police and military officers.
Authorities said the rebel-returnee surrendered after police and military officers convinced him to return to mainstream society through the help of a religious pastor.
The former rebel was expected to receive cash and other benefits under the national government鈥檚 anti-insurgency programs. INQ
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