8ID chief Chan calls NPAs in Samar to lay down their arms

By CMO Battalion, 8ID PA
October 8, 2010

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, calls the New People’s Army (NPA) in Samar 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.