PARANAS, Samar – A member of the Underground Mass Organization (UGMO) voluntarily surrendered to 2nd Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company Headquarters in Barangay Pabanog, Paranas, Samar, on August 20, 2024.
The surrender was facilitated by the joint elements of the 2nd Samar PMFC led by PSSg Marvin Avelino, under the supervision of Lt.Col.Alex Dang-aeon, in coordination with the Regional Intelligence Unit 8 (RIU8) and the 802nd Maneuver Company, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8.
Alias “Jaime,” a 55-year-old farmer residing in Barangay Pagsang-an, Paranas, Samar and a member of Parag-uma, Sub-Regional Committee Browser.
He is now under the protective custody of 2nd SPMFC where he received cash assistance and grocery items and has undergone custodial debriefing to facilitate his possible enrolment in the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).
Dang-aoen said, the successful surrender underscores the commitment of local communities to support government efforts in achieving lasting peace and order.
“This action is part of ongoing efforts under Executive Order No. 70 to End Local Communist Armed Conflict.
The individual chose to align himself with the government’s peace initiatives under Executive Order No. 70 (NTF-ELCAC), which is a significant step towards reintegration into civilian life and the opportunity to clear his derogatory records,” he stated.
