LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines – A commander of the New People’s Army in Camarines Norte was arrested during an operation in Barangay Balayong in Bauan, Batangas Monday afternoon, police said yesterday.
Superintendent Renato Bataller, Bicol police spokesman, identified the suspect as Ramon Ariente with aliases Ka Ramon, Susing, Fausto and Butch.
Ariente is also among Bicol’s most wanted persons. Police had put up a P300,000 reward for his capture.