Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — The Police Regional Office 3 (PRO 3), under the leadership of Police Brigadier General Jean S. Fajardo, has achieved significant milestones in its intensified campaign against communist insurgency, as numerous individuals voluntarily surrendered and renounced their support for the CPP-NPA-NDF and its allied organizations between January 14 and 18, 2025.
In Baler, Aurora, a former member of Iskwad Tersera Bagong Hukbong Bayan, alias “LJ,” surrendered on January 15 to the Aurora 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, handing over a .38 caliber revolver. Meanwhile, in Bataan, two members of the Alyansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Bataan, identified as “Dencio” and “Neil,” withdrew their support on the same day, surrendering a .22 caliber rifle during operations led by the Bataan 1st PMFC.
On January 18, “Ka Roma,” a former member of the Lino Blas Command, surrendered in Limay with an improvised 12-gauge shotgun, explosive materials, and ammunition. This further advanced the dismantling of insurgent operations in the area.
In Olongapo City, “Ka Ramon” turned himself in on January 17, surrendering an improvised shotgun and a fragmentation grenade. His reintegration into society is underway, supported by financial assistance to help him transition to a peaceful life. In Nueva Ecija, police operations facilitated several surrenders, including “Ka Estong,” who handed over a homemade .38 caliber revolver in San Jose City on January 16.
Additional breakthroughs were achieved in Nueva Ecija as seven members of the Liga ng Manggagawang Bukid in Guimba and five members of the Alyansa ng Mamamayang Nagkakaisa in Laur formally renounced their affiliations with insurgent-linked organizations. In Bulacan, two individuals, “Ka Tets” and “Enteng,” surrendered on January 14 and 16, turning over firearms, including a Smith & Wesson .38 caliber revolver and a 9mm pistol.
PBGEN Jean S. Fajardo commended the collaboration between police units and local communities for these successes, which mark another step forward in the region’s peace-building efforts. “These accomplishments highlight our unwavering commitment to ending violence and fostering peace in Central Luzon. We urge other insurgents to take advantage of the government’s reintegration programs and pursue a peaceful and productive life,” she stated.
These achievements underscore the effectiveness of the government’s Oplan Balik-Loob program, which offers financial aid, livelihood support, and reintegration services to former rebels. This initiative continues to play a vital role in the government’s broader effort to end local insurgency and promote peace and development in Central Luzon.