RECOVERED FIREARMS. The Army's 75th Infantry Battalion has reported the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, magazines, and ammunition during an operation in Sitio Andap, Barangay Mahaba, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur on Jan. 18, 2023. The firearms recovery was made possible through revelations made by former communist New People's Army rebels and the support of residents. (Photo courtesy of 75IB) BUTUAN CITY - Soldiers recovered high-powered firearms and ammunition stashed by communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels in the hinterlands of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, the military's 75th Infantry Battalion (IB) said Friday. In a statement, the 75IB said the soldiers found the location of two AK-47 rifles, five magazines, and 69 live ammunition in Sitio Andap, Barangay Mahaba, Marihatag, following a tip-off from former rebels who surrendered to the government earlier. "Troops were dispatched to Sitio Andap for a focused military operation upon receiving information from former