09/10/2026
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FORMER CTG MEMBER VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERS TO NUEVA ECIJA POLICE, TURNS IN FI***RM
ZARAGOZA, NUEVA ECIJA β Joint police elements successfully facilitated the voluntary surrender of a former Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) member on Thursday morning, October 8, 2026, at Brgy. Carmen, Zaragoza, Nueva Ecija.
The surrenderer was formerly associated with the Josefino Corpuz Command under the dismantled KLG Sierra Madre, having been recruited into the movement in 1997 by Elizabeth Principe, alias "Ka Baby.β
At approximately 11:30 AM, the surrenderer formally laid down his arms at the headquarters of the 2nd Maneuver Platoon, 1st PMFC, NEPPO. As part of his surrender, he turned over one (1) caliber .38 revolver without visible serial markings, along with four (4) pieces of live caliber .38 am******on.
The coordinated operation was led by the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (1st PMFC, NEPPO), in close coordination with the Zaragoza Municipal Police Station (MPS), Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU-NEPPO), and the Provincial Intelligence Team Nueva EcijaβRegional Intelligence Unit 3 (PIT NE-RIU3).
The surrender marks another key step in local peacebuilding efforts aimed at encouraging former rebels to lay down their arms and reintegrate into mainstream society.
"This success reflects the strong collaboration within Joint Regional Task Force 3 (JRTF 3) and Police Regional Office 3βs (PRO 3) steadfast commitment to bringing former rebels back into the fold of the law," said Police Brigadier General Jess B. Mendez, Regional Director of PRO 3 and Chairperson of the RTF-ELCAC 3 Technical Working Group. "Through active local engagement and strategic peace initiatives, our campaign for lasting peace in Central Luzon continues to gain momentum. PRO 3 and JRTF 3 remain firm in their commitment to protecting local communities and sustaining regional peace and security efforts."