MGen Chan calls NPAs in Samar to lay down their arms

Camp Lukban, Maulong Catbalogan Samar- Amidst the relentless and massive effort of the government troops in its Internal Security Operations (ISO) in Central Visayas, Major General Mario F Chan, Commander of the 8th Infantry (Stormtroopers) Division, Philippine Army call to lay down their Arms.

As earlier reported, the government troops has accounted for a total of ten (10) major engagements resulting to the discovery and seizure of a total of 16 NPA encampments in three Samar Provinces. As the troops continue to pursue the fleeing communist terrorists, Major General Chan calls them to surrender and bring along with them, their firearms in order to once again live a decent and normal lives along with their families. Despite the accomplishments gained by the government troops, according to Major General Chan, “There is no happiness and satisfaction derived from killing NPA rebels, only dissatisfaction. The real sense of fulfillment comes in embracing a rebel back to the folds of law and help him become productive and contented citizen of this country”. Chan also pointed out the futility of the NPAs continued resistance and their revolutionary struggle. He cited that the government have various programs aimed at assisting the former rebels and incorporate them into the mainstream of our society.

Major General Chan also assured the NPAs who will lay down their arms that they will not be harmed and instead they will be given assistance for them to start a new life. “We have established a mechanism for them to surrender in coordination with the local chief executives of Samar Provinces down from the mayors to the three governors. All they have to do is to approach or contact their barangay captain, the mayors, governors or any person they can trust to coordinate with the authorities for their intention to surrender. They shall bring their firearms as a proof of their membership with the NPA organization. Those party members who don’t have firearms can also surrender. They can also call or text to these numbers: 09997422629 or 09174464714” Chan added. ###