A person described by the Tarlac Police Provincial Office (Tarlac PPO) as a former member of the Alyansa ng mga Magbubukid sa Gitnang Luzon (AMBALA) voluntarily surrendered an improvised homemade shotgun to authorities in Tarlac City on September 5, 2026, according to an official police press release.

The surrender reportedly took place at around 11:25 a.m. at the headquarters of the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (1st PMFC) at Camp General Francisco S. Macabulos in Tarlac City.

Firearm Turned Over to Police

According to the Tarlac PPO, the individual voluntarily withdrew support from the organization and turned over one improvised homemade shotgun without a serial number.

Police said the firearm was placed under the custody of the 1st PMFC for appropriate disposition.

The operation was conducted by the 1st PMFC in coordination with other police units, including the Tarlac City Police Station and provincial and regional intelligence and investigation units, according to the official statement.

Police Encourage Community Cooperation

Tarlac PPO Provincial Director PCOL Harry R. Lorenzo III said cooperation from members of the community contributes to efforts to maintain peace and security in the province.

The Tarlac PPO said authorities will continue strengthening coordination and communication with communities across Tarlac.

Attribution and Verification

The information concerning the individual's reported former affiliation with AMBALA, withdrawal of support, and surrender of the firearm comes from the official statement issued by the Tarlac Police Provincial Office.

Everything Tarlac has not independently verified the individual's previous organizational affiliation and is reporting the information as attributed to the Tarlac PPO.

The identity of the individual is not being published in this report.