LEGAZPI CITY, Dec. 17 -- Police and military personnel recovered a New People's Army (NPA) arms cache containing high-powered firearms in Labo, Camarines Norte, the 9th Infantry Division (9ID) reported on Tuesday night.

In an interview on Wednesday, 9ID spokesperson Maj. Frank Roldan said the firearms seized include 26 M14 rifles, ammunition, M14 and M16 magazines, following a tip-off from local residents from a remote area of Barangay Exciban.

"The information about the area was provided by the residents and confirmed by a former rebel. Our troops went to verify the information, and their efforts paid off when they unearthed the weapons," he said.

He added that the NPA is hiding its weapons due to the extreme shortage of its members....