BACOLOD CITY An alleged high-ranking official and two members of the New People's Army (NPA) were arrested in Barangay Su-ay, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Friday.
The explosive, firearm, ammunition, and other valuables recovered during the service of arrest warrant against an alleg
SEIZED.The firearms, explosives, mobile phones and other items recovered by the military and police during a joint law enforcement operation that led to the arrest of CPP-NPA leader Ramon "Using" Patriarca and his two comrades in Barangay Su-ay, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental on Friday (March 18, 2022). Patriarca, deputy secretary and finance officer of Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros, is facing 10 counts of murder before the Regional Trial Court Branch 47 in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.(Photo courtesy of 303rd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army) BACOLOD CITY - A leader of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) in Negros Island and his two comrades were arrested during a joint military and police operation in Barangay Su-ay, Himamaylan City in southern Negros Occidental on Friday. The Philippine Army identified the suspect as Ramon "Using" Patriarca, deputy secretary and finance officer of Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros. He is facing 10 counts of mu