Manila, April 27 -- A total of 115 members and supporters of the Komiteng Rehiyon-Gitnang Luzon (KRGL) formally withdrew their support from the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) during a ceremony on Monday.

The event, held at the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO-3) Multi-Purpose Hall, marked a significant step in the government's intensified whole-of-nation approach to ending insurgency in Central Luzon.

Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., chairperson of the Regional Peace and Order Council, led the rites alongside PRO3 Regional Director Jess B. Mendez. They were joined by National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Regional Director Ulysses Untalan.

The former KRGL members signed a pledge of commitment to affirm their rejection of armed...