ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — More than 200 alleged communist rebels surrendered in the Zamboanga Peninsula this week, a military official said Wednesday. They surrendered to units of the 102nd Infantry Brigade under Col. Bagnus Gaerlan based in Ipil town, Zamboanga Sibugay province. The three NPA fighters and 74 "active front supporters" surrendered to the 53rd Infantry Battalion in San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. He said another group—14 Militia ng Bayan and 31 supporters—surrendered to the 44th IB in Titay town, Zamboanga Sibugay on Tuesday. Those who surrendered will be included in the government's Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program meant to help former rebels return to mainstream life.

Source: Philippine Star December 19, 2018 11:29 UTC