NPA leader arrested in Negros Occidental

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The alleged liaison officer of the Armando Sumayang Command of the New People’s Army (NPA) was arrested in Ilog, Negros Occidental, the military reported yesterday. 

Bobby Pedro, with aliases of Rey Mark Labrador and Recoy, yielded a 9mm pistol, various types of ammunition, a cell phone, subversive documents and P3,058 in cash, 1st Lt. Cesarjin Manalon, 15th Infantry Battalion Civil Military Operation officer, said.

Pedro was about to enter the house of a certain Noe Castillo in Barangay Pinggot when he was collared. His companion escaped.