Brigadier General Marion Sison (right) is the new commander of the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army. He is joined by his Commanding General Romeo Brawner Jr. (center) and Lieutenant General Benedict Arevalo. (3ID)
ILOILO CITY Brigadier General Marion Sison is now the chief of the
ILOILO CITY, May 11 (PIA) – Following the surrender of more than 400 Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army Terrorist (CNT) members and supporters earlier this year, the exodus back to government fold continues.
According to 301st Brigade Acting Civil-Military Operations Officer Capt. Ruel Llanes, one NPA regular and nine NPA in the barrio (Milisyang Bayan or MB) surrendered to the Community Support Program (CSP) Teams under 61st Infantry Battalion based in Miag-ao, Iloilo last May 6, 2021.
The five MB personalities are from Tubungan, Iloilo while the other four MBs are from Miag-ao, Iloilo.
Llanes said that all nine MBs are supporting the Southern Front of Kilusang Rehiyon – Panay or SF, KR-P.
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ILOILO CITY Over the weekend, 26 rebels left the New People’s Army (NPA) in Iloilo province and signified their willingness to re-enter society.
RETURNING TO FOLDS OF LAW. Some of the firearms surrendered by former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Iloilo province. (301 IB/ MANILA BULLETIN)
“Your army in Panay Island will be your partner as you return to the folds of the law and start a new chapter of your lives together with your family. We are glad that you finally follow the right path and that is to embrace the culture of peace,” said Brigadier General Marion Sison, commander of the 301st Infantry Brigade (301 IB).
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