TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 26 -- A wounded New People's Army (NPA) rebel is currently receiving medical treatment after voluntarily surrendering to village officials following an encounter with government forces in Samar.

Lino Dacuma, alias "Sanya," is now recovering at the Gandara District Hospital after he voluntarily surrendered on Tuesday to officials of Gereganan village in Gandara town.

The encounter took place in the hinterlands of Gereganan village.

"He (Dacuma) became separated from his group during the clash and, unable to continue evading due to his injuries, sought assistance from nearby residents," the Philippine Army's (PA) 801st Infantry Brigade said.

Residents brought Dacuma to the home of Liza Barocaboc, the village chief, w...