CAPTURED. The firearms, military uniforms, improvised hand grenades, and personal belongings were seized from three New People's Army (NPA) members captured in Calbayog City, Samar province on Feb. 6, 2023. The three were apprehended days after government troops overran a rebel's lair and recovered high-powered firearms. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army) TACLOBAN CITY - The Philippine Army has captured three members of the New People's Army (NPA) in Calbayog City, Samar province days after government troops overran a rebel's hideout and recovered high-powered firearms. The three were identified as Ramil Mapa, Jesmar Morata and Jayson Morata. They were reportedly members of the Front Committee 2, sub-regional guerrilla unit, and sub-regional committee emporium of the NPA Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee. They yielded firearms, military uniforms, improvised hand grenades, and personal belongings. "The three were caught on Monday with the use of K9 tracking