CEBU CITY, May 2 -- A total of 40 New People's Army (NPA) members were neutralized in just one month of focused military operations from April 1 to 30, an Army official said.

Lt. Gen. Fernando Reyeg, commander of the Visayas Command (Viscom), said the number was a reflection that the NPA continues to bear significant losses due to the unified command's relentless effort to implant peace in three central Philippine regions.

Of the number, 22 were apprehended, 16 surrendered, and two died during encounters.

A total of 26 assorted firearms and an anti-personnel mine were seized during the same period.

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