206 MILF rebels yield to groups

MARAWI CITY - At least 206 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front(MILF) under Commander Musa surrendered to military authorities on Saturday, July 9, 2005. 10 AM. at Campo Ranao. This MILF group who said to be operating in Tamparan and other neighboring municipalities around the lake in Lanao del Sur, yielded assorted high-powered firearms.

The rebels surrendered to the government through Sultan Armando de Rossi a.k.a. Sultan Makapundeg Ko Ranao Ragat of the 3P FOUNDATION (Peace, Prosperity for the Philippines). The negotiation on the NGO/civilian side was made possible by Pepito G. Manaloto, public relations manager of 3P FOUNDATION with the cooperation of Sultan Topaan Disomimba as the chairman of 16 Royal Sultanate of Lanao and mayor of Tamparan, Lanao del Sur. The 3P FOUNDATION with its president Armando de Rossi is helping the 206 MILF returnees in building their houses and livelihood.