WITHDRAWAL OF SUPPORT. Former communist rebels from central Negros burn the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army flag during their surrender rites at the 62nd Infantry Battalion headquarters in Barangay Libas, Isabela, Negros Occidental on Sunday (Dec. 26, 2021). Eight rebels turned their backs on insurgency on the day the CPP marked its 53rd anniversary. (Photo courtesy of 303rd IBde, Philippine Army) BACOLOD CITY - Eight New People's Army (NPA) rebels turned themselves in to authorities in central Negros on Sunday, coinciding with the 53rd foundation year of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). In a report on Monday, the Philippine Army's 303rd Infantry Brigade (303rd IBde) said insurgents based in the cities of Guihulngan and Canlaon in Negros Oriental were presented in rites held at the 62nd Infantry Battalion (62IB) headquarters in Barangay Libas, Isabela town. Brig. Gen. Inocencio Pasaporte, commander of 303rd IBde based in Murcia, said it w