NPA terrorist apprehended in Laguna
A New People's Army terrorist was apprehended by the joint operating
troops under the Army's 2nd Infantry Division and Sta. Rosa PNP by
virtue of Warrant of Arrest for Multiple Murder at 10:35 a.m. on
February 2 at West Side Village, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna.
He was identified as Reynaldo Arceta also known as Herminigildo Burgos,
a Komiteng Tagapagpaganap member of Regional Urban Committee, Southern
Tagalog Regional Party Committee (STRPC).
The apprehension of Arceta is a part of the ongoing military campaign
initiated by the Army's 2nd Infantry Division, targeting NPA Regional
leaders. Arceta is now undergoing custodial debriefing.
In Agusan del Sur, a certain Lemuel Durango alias Polvera Caldo, 21,
voluntarily surrendered with firearms to PFC Manser T. Morgadez of the
Army's 402nd Infantry Brigade, 4th Infantry Division at 6 a.m. on
February 2 in Brgy. Poblacion, La Paz.
Durango is an active member of the Sentro De Grabidad (SDG) Magic, North
Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC) under Ayaw, commanding
officer of SDG. He turned over a caliber 30 M1 Garand rifle without
ammunition. He is now undergoing custodial debriefing.
The Philippine Army assures active NPA terrorists who want to lay down
their arms and join mainstream society that help will be extended to
them; however for those who continue to sow terror will be relentlessly
pursued. The Social Integration Program (SIP) of the government awaits
those who will take the path of peace.
The SIP offers opportunity for rebel returnees (RR) to return to their
families and communities and avail themselves of a comprehensive package
which include initial financial assistance, livelihood training to go
with a provision for initial capital, and remuneration for firearms
surrendered. As much as P120,000 or more may be made available to them
depending on the number and type of firearms surrendered. SIP ensures
that the RR is secured and fully reintegrated back to society. It also
capitalizes on the desire of would-be RRs to live normal lives in the
comfort of their families, away from harm's way and difficulties of
living in the mountains. #
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