27/06/2026
#1 June 27
2 REBELS YIELD TO PNP-PA IN CAMARINES SUR
Camarines Sur – The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., together with the Philippine Army, recorded another significant breakthrough in the government’s anti-insurgency campaign following the voluntary surrender of two Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) members during a joint counterinsurgency operation in Barangay San Roque Poblacion, Bula, Camarines Sur on June 22, 2026.
The operation was conducted by personnel of the 9th Special Action Battalion, Special Action Force (SAF), Bula Municipal Police Station, other PNP units, and the Philippine Army, resulting in the surrender of alias “Leolanda,” a Periodic Status Report (PSR)-listed CTG member for the fourth quarter of Calendar Year 2020, and alias “Boy,” a non-PSR-listed CTG member. Both were affiliated with Kilusang Larangan Gerilya 2, Sub-Regional Committee 1, Bicol Regional Party Committee.
Upon surrendering, the former rebels turned over one caliber .38 revolver with four rounds of ammunition, one improvised explosive device (IED), and three improvised hand grenades. They are currently undergoing documentation and processing for possible enrollment in the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) to help them reintegrate into mainstream society.
“Every rebel who chooses to surrender is another step toward safer communities and lasting peace. The PNP remains committed to working with the Armed Forces of the Philippines and our local partners to encourage more members of insurgent groups to abandon violence and return to the rule of law,” said PGEN Nartatez.
“Patunay ang pagsukong ito na may pagkakataon ang bawat Pilipinong nais magbagong-buhay. Patuloy kaming makikipagtulungan sa ating mga komunidad upang mas marami pang mahikayat na piliin ang kapayapaan kaysa armadong pakikibaka,” he added.
The accomplishment supports the PNP’s Focused Agenda, a strategic framework for institutional transformation designed to make police service more responsive and trusted by the public. Guided by its key priorities, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations and Active Community Support, the PNP continues to strengthen collaboration with partner agencies and communities in sustaining peace and encouraging the successful reintegration of former rebels into society.
As the PNP strengthens its anti-insurgency campaign and supports the reintegration of former rebels under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it reaffirms its commitment to “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong mabilis, tapat, at nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)