8 Ex-NPA Rebels Surrender in Northern Samar, Yielding Firearms
Eight former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered to authorities in Northern Samar, handing over 13 high-powered firearms. The Philippine Army views this as a significant development in its campaign against communist insurgency.
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