RETURN TO FOLD: Commander Alvin Cunto of the MILF's 20th Battalion is embraced by Iligan City Mayor Laurence Cruz to whom he and 30 of his men surrendered after disobeying what he called 'diabolical' orders to kill innocent and unarmed civilians. He said Abdulla Macapaar alias Bravo, Commander of 102nd Brigade, gave inhuman instruction to kill children, women, old and young people during their murderous rampage in Kauswagan and Kolambugan last 18 August 2008 in an attempt to pressure the government to sign the MOA. Alvin and his men were received by the City Mayor, Hon. Laurence Cruz, mayor of Iligan City, Usec. Renato L. Ebarle of the Office of the Executive Secretary, and military officials today, 21 August 2008. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS/NIB) |
