Manila, Jan. 14 -- A total of 20 New People's Army (NPA) rebels have surrendered to the police in Laguna, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Oscar Albayalde said Monday.
Upon their surrender, Albayalde said the rebels turned in several high-powered firearms and various grenade projectiles.
"We welcome the return of 20 members of the communist New People's Army, some belonging to the indigenous people's tribe in Southern Tagalog region who surrendered over the weekend in Kalayaan, Laguna," Albayalde told reporters during a press conference in Quezon City.
"They now enjoy the state-guaranteed liberty to lead normal lives with their families and possibly benefit from the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integra...