PALO, Leyte — Seven members and supporters of the New People’s Army surrendered to police units across Eastern Visayas in separate operations from 22 to 23 September, authorities said.

The Police Regional Office 8 said the surrenderees turned over firearms, ammunition and a grenade.

In Lapinig, Northern Samar, a 32-year-old farmer identified only as “Janos,” described by police as a Yunit Militia member under SRC EMPORIUM of the Eastern Visayas Regional Party Committee, surrendered on 22 September.

His surrender was facilitated by the 2nd Northern Samar Provincial Mobile Force Company, the Philippine Army’s 20th Infantry Battalion and the 803rd Maneuver Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 8.

In Leyte, a former NPA member identified as “Manoy,” a 38-year-old farmer, surrendered a .357-caliber Smith & Wesson revolver, three rounds of ammunition and a hand grenade on the same day.

On 23 September, authorities facilitated the surrender of “Gabi,” a 51-year-old farmer from Jipapad, Eastern Samar, whom police identified as a Yunit Militia member and an individual listed in a Non-Periodic Status Report.

Also in Eastern Samar, “Pedro,” 38, and “Ben,” 39, both farmers, surrendered to authorities. Police identified them as NPSR-listed NPA members under SRC SESAME of the EVRPC.

The two also turned over firearms and ammunition.

In Samar, police facilitated the surrender of “Lando,” a 38-year-old farmer from Pinabacdao who was described as a former Yunit Militia member under Bugsok Platoon, SRC SESAME.

Another individual, “Wenang,” a 49-year-old farmer from Hinabangan, Samar, also surrendered and withdrew her support from the communist movement, police said.

PRO-8 Regional Director Brig. Gen. Romano Cardiño said authorities would continue encouraging remaining members of the communist armed movement to surrender.

“Nais nating mabigyan sila ng tunay na pagkakataong magbagong-buhay, makapamuhay nang mapayapa, at maging produktibong bahagi ng kanilang mga komunidad,” Cardiño said.

The seven are under the custody of their respective units for documentation and assessment for possible enrollment in the government’s Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program and other reintegration initiatives.

The recovered firearms, ammunition and grenade are also under police custody for documentation and proper disposition.