ZAMBOANGA CITY: Two former fighters of the New People’s Army (NPA) who surrendered earlier have enlisted into the military following four months of grueling training.

Major Ronald Suscano, spokesman for the Army’s 1st Infantry Division, said the two former rebels – whose identities were not made public – are among over 700 new soldiers, including Muslims and members of the indigenous tribes in the troubled region.

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