Malaybalay City, Bukidnon – A former member of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) under the dismantled Sub-Regional Committee 2 (SRC2), North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC), voluntarily surrendered to authorities on June 22, 2025, in Malaybalay City.
The surrender was facilitated at around 4:00 PM by intelligence operatives from the 1st Bukidnon Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), in coordination with Malaybalay City Police Station, Bukidnon Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU), and Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (ISOD).
The former rebel, known by the alias “Botyok,” is a 64-year-old farmer from Sitio 55-kilometer, Barangay Binicalan, San Luis, Agusan del Sur. Although not listed as a priority target, he turned over one unit of Caliber .22 Magnum Smith & Wesson revolver bearing serial number 21212, along with six rounds of live ammunition.
According to authorities, “Botyok” chose to surrender upon learning of the government’s reintegration program. He admitted to being active in the communist movement for three years, from 2013 to 2016, but had gone into hiding since then. The dismantling of their group and encouragement from a relative prompted him to return to mainstream society.
Police Brigadier General Rolindo M. Suguilon, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 10 (PRO10), lauded the operatives for their intelligence-driven operations, which continue to yield results in the government’s campaign to end local armed conflict.
“This successful surrender reflects the effectiveness of our localized peace engagements and our commitment to end insurgency in the region. We welcome every former rebel who chooses to return to the law and contribute to nation-building,” PBGEN Suguilon said in a statement.
The surrendered firearm and ammunition have been turned over to the 1st Bukidnon PMFC Supply Unit for proper disposition. Meanwhile, documentation is underway to enroll the former rebel in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), which provides support for his reintegration into society.