Two rebels surrender in Aurora

Two rebels surrendered to authorities at the 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion of the 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division in Barangay Caragsacan, Dingalan, Aurora, on 8 December 2025.

According to the 91IB, the surrender of the two rebels further weakened the remaining elements of the dismantled communist terrorist groups (CTGs) operating along the Aurora–Quezon boundary.

Lieutenant Colonel Aries A. Quinto, Commanding Officer of the 91IB, emphasized that these recent gains demonstrate the unit’s firm commitment to safeguarding communities, maintaining peace and order, and supporting the government’s reintegration initiatives for former rebels.

The two high-value personalities (HVPs) belong to the merged remnants of the dismantled Guerrilla Front Narciso (GFN) and Komiteng Rehiyon Gitnang Luzon (KRGL).

On the same day, operating troops discovered an abandoned enemy encampment in Sitio Bituan, Barangay Umiray, General Nakar, Quezon, believed to have been utilized by the same CTG remnants.

The troops subsequently recovered multiple firearms and assorted war materiel, dealing another blow to the enemy’s diminished logistical capabilities.

Captured items included an M16 rifle (SN 6742230), a bandolier, a .45-caliber magazine, five long magazines, 214 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, 14 rounds of .45-caliber ammunition, two bolos, two pairs of rain boots, and a flashlight. Troops also recovered intravenous fluids, food packs, and various subversive documents.

Additional High-Powered Firearms Captured

On December 9, 91IB troops recovered two more high-powered firearms and assorted war materiel after scouring another abandoned enemy hideout in Sitio Bituan, also believed to have been occupied by remnants of the dismantled GFN and KRGL.

Captured items included an M16A1 rifle, a Bushmaster rifle, an upper receiver, and two extra barrels.

Brigadier General Eugenio Julio C. Osias IV, Commander of Joint Task Group 7-2, lauded the sustained efforts, discipline, and operational excellence exhibited by the 91IB, which resulted in consecutive operational gains.

He likewise expressed appreciation to local residents for providing actionable intelligence that played a crucial role in the success of the operations.

Lt. Col. Quinto reaffirmed the battalion’s commitment to community security and its support for former rebels seeking to return to a peaceful life.

“Our mission transcends purely combat operations. We are here to ensure lasting peace and provide every opportunity for those choosing to start anew,” he said.

With the successive surrenders, recovery of firearms, and continued dismantling of enemy structures, the 91IB has further tightened security measures within its area of operations under Joint Task Group 7-2, significantly crippling the mobility and operational capacity of remaining CTG remnants.