13/03/2026
𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝟏𝟎 𝐍𝐏𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐔𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐀𝐂, 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐙𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐒
Gamu, Isabela (March 12, 206)— Ten “remnants” of the Communist Party of the Philippines’ Ilocos-Cordillera Regional Committee (ICRC) were caught in two successive raids by military and police operatives Wednesday in Tarlac and Quezon City, the Philippine Army’s 5th Infantry Division (5ID) said Thursday.
Seven suspects were hauled from a rebel safe house in Pag-asa Street, Baras-Baras in Tarlac City by virtue of warrants of arrest. Among those caughr were Dr. Ana Marie Rilloroza, an alleged executive committee member of the ICRC facing attempted murder charges, and Gabriel Kennedy Bangibang, identified as a former secretary of Kilusang Larangang Gerilya codenamed “Baggas” for Kalinga province and an alleged consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP).
Also arrested were Theresa Falitnang Forag, alleged finance officer of a guerrilla unit squad facing qualified trafficking charges; Javar Anglao Sugao, a former intelligence operative of KLG “Baggas”; Renato Ginez, a former member of KLG Abra-Mt. Province-Ilocos Sur (Ampis); and Ranee Francella Tuazon Hullana and Marc Arriane Tolentino Mendiola, both tagged as members of an NPA unit in Kalinga. Mendiola was also arrested for illegal possession of fi****ms and explosives.
Yet in separate raid at a condominium unit in Fairview, Quezon City, three more, including Bobby Calsiyao, also known as “Lucky” or “Laki,” a former member of KLG “Baggas” operating in Abra.
Calsiyao is facing multiple charges, including frustrated murder, destructive arson and attempted murder.
Major General Gulliver L. Señires, commanding general of the 5th ID said, the operations demonstrated strong collaboration among government forces and the community.
Authorities though clarified earlier reports that while 11 individuals were initially reported arrested, one person is still undergoing verification, bringing the confirmed number of apprehended ICRC remnants to only 10 yet.
All 10 were taken by policemen to face their cases in the courts.
Lawyers and paralegals from the Free Legal Assistance Group-Northern Luzon will be assisting them, said lawyer Ryan Solano, FLAG-NL regional coordinator said.