Manila, Feb. 5 -- A communist rebel voluntarily surrendered to authorities in Bagac, Bataan on Wednesday along with his firearm and explosives.

Bataan Police said "Ka Azur," a 59-year-old carpenter and resident of Barangay Saysain in this municipality, was affiliated with the Bagong Hukbong Bayan under the Rehiyong Yunit Guerilla Gawaing Militar - South Party Committee operating in the province.

Ka Azur turned himself in at the Bagac Municipal Police Station in Barangay Atilano Ricardo at about 12:50 p.m., bringing along one improvised 12-gauge shotgun, one 40mm high-explosive cartridge, and explosive materials, including a time fuse and a detonating cord.

The intelligence operation leading to Ka Azur's surrender was conducted by joint...