It was confirmed on Thursday, May 28, the surrender of the five remaining members to the joint troops of the 401st Infantry Brigade and the PNP's Special Action Force in Tagbina, Surigao del Sur.
It can be recalled that on May 27, three other members of the RSDG, NEMRC yielded to the 401st Brigade bringing a carbine rifle, three carbine rifle magazines, and 28 carbine ammunition.
Their surrender was attributed to the increasing demoralization within the group following the death of their leader, Edilberto Daval alias Bong/Waco/Bill in an encounter on May 11.
Colonel Glenn Joy U. Aynera, the Acting Commander of the 401st Brigade said these CTG members voluntarily yielded to government forces and pledged their support to the government’s peace and development initiatives.
"This significant development marks another major milestone in our intensified campaign to end insurgency in Caraga Region. The surrender of the remaining NEMRC members signifies the complete dismantling of one of the CTG’s major regional formations operating in Northeastern Mindanao," he added.
Major General Marion Angcao, 4th ID commander lauded the troops and stakeholders whose collaborative efforts contributed to the successful neutralization and eventual collapse of the NEMRC.
“The total collapse of the NEMRC is a testament to the effectiveness of our focused military operations, strengthened collaboration with local government units, and the unwavering support of the communities. This achievement brings us closer to attaining lasting peace and sustainable development in the region,” Angcao said.
Angcao further emphasized that the government remains committed to helping former rebels reintegrate into society through various assistance programs under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and other peace-building initiatives.
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