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NPA rebels somewhere in Caraga Region. MindaNews file photo TANDAG CITY (MindaNews / 18 May 2026) – Four alleged members of the New People’s Army (NPA) operating under the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) surrendered to government forces in separate operations in Caraga region. Col. Glenn Joy U. Aynera, Acting Commander of the 401st Infantry Brigade said Eusebio “Silvio” Gultiano Peru, also known as Lee/Pitong/Tarzan/Carpo, surrendered on May 16. He was identified by the military as a security unit member of the Regional Operations Command (ROC)-NEMRC. Aynera said the surrender was a joint effort of the 75th Infantry Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Battalion, Provincial Intelligence Unit of Surigao del Sur, and the Municipal Police Station of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur. He said Peru was involved in the May 11 encounter in Sitio Casting, Barangay Bayan, Marihatag that killed  Edilberto Daval, also known by the aliases “Bong,” “Waco,” and “Bill.” T...