NPA rebels who blocked road in Surigao Sur to face charges
(Google map of Cortes, Surigao del Sur) BUTUAN CITY - Criminal charges have been filed against communist rebels involved in the road blocking and ransacking of houses in the town of Cortes on February 10, the Surigao del Sur Police Provincial Office (SDSPPO) disclosed Thursday. In an interview, SDSPPO Director Col. Joseph Boquiren said at least 24 New People's Army (NPA) insurgents were included in the criminal charges. "Charges of robbery in band and violation to the provisions of Republic Act No. 9851, otherwise known as Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and O...