NO TO NPA. Former members of groups supporting the communist movement pledge allegiance to the government in Nueva Ecija on Feb. 20, 2022. PNP Chief, Gen. Dionardo Carlos, assured the surrenderers of the government's assistance under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program. (Photo courtesy of PNP-PIO) MANILA - A total of 53 members of allied groups of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army (CPP-NPA) have surrendered to authorities in Nueva Ecija, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Tuesday night. Of the figure, 13 were members of the Liga ng Manggagawang Bukid and Alyansang Mangbubukid sa Gitnang Luzon under the Kilusan ng Magbubukid ng Pilipinas, who surrendered to authorities on February 20, PNP Chief, Gen. Dionardo Carlos, said in a statement. Their surrender was facilitated by the 2nd Police Mobile Field Company, with other police units and concerned agencies. Among the surrenderers was a member of the Milisya ng Bayan identified as