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SEIZED FIREARMS. Four high-powered firearms and an IED owned by the communist NPA rebels are recovered by 29IB troopers in Barangay Bangonay, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte on Wednesday (July 20, 2022). A tip-off from a civilian in the area helped the Army recover the NPA armaments. (Photo courtesy of 29IB) BUTUAN CITY - A tip-off from a resident helped the Army's 29th Infantry Battalion (29IB) recover four high-powered firearms and an improvised explosive device (IED) belonging to the communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Barangay Bangonay, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte. Col. Jason Saldu...

LEGAZPI CITY - At least nine New People's Army (NPA) rebels and 12 members of the communist movement's Sangay ng Partido sa Lokalidad (SPL) voluntarily surrendered early this week and were welcomed by the 49th Infantry Battalion (49IB) in Ligao City in Albay province, a military report said. Maj. John Paul Belleza, 9th Infantry Division (9ID) spokesperson, in an interview on Thursday said weapons were also surrendered during the presentation of the former rebels and turnover ceremony on Tuesday. "The former rebels also surrendered one M1 Garand rifle, one M2 Carbine rifle, one .45...