GAMU, Isabela–-The alleged communist guerrilla leader who is facing various criminal charges in Cagayan Valley region was arrested on Tuesday, May 31, the military said.ADVERTISEMENTArmy Capt.Rigor Pamittan, spokesperson of the 5th Infantry Battalion, identified the rebel as Evangeline Rapanut, alias Ka Chat/Ines.She was arrested in Barangay Paliparan 1, Dasmariñas City.Pamittan said Rapanut served as the secretary of the New People's Army (NPA) Regional Committee-Cagayan Valley (KR-CV).FEATURED STORIES NEWSINFO AMLC reports 'large amount of money withdrawn ' in Ilocos Sur, says Comelec's Garcia NEWSINFO Bongbong Marcos names 5 more members of his Cabinet NEWS A new, bigger opposition party may emerge from Robredo's campaign, spokesman saidShe is also the second deputy secretary of the organization and the deputy secretary of the National Education Department of the National Democratic Front (NDF).Rapanut had been in the underground movement since the 1970s until she became a full-time NPA member in the mid-70s, Pamittan added.She is facing two counts of murder, frustrated murder, robbery, and illegal possession of firearms and explosives.Randy Tamayo, alias Ka Deng, communication staff of the National Education Department of the NDF, was also arrested.Seized from them were a Bushmaster assault rifle, an M-16 magazine with 18 rounds of bullets, a 9mm-caliber pistol, a 9mm magazine with six bullet rounds, a hand grenade, four detonating cords, a blasting cap, and a USB flash drive , and assorted mobile phones and electronic devices.Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS for latest news and updates on the latest breaking news and top stories from around the world.Call 896 6000.By providing their email address.I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.We use cookies to ensure you have the best experience on our website.By continuing, you are consenting to our use of cookies.To find out more, please click this link.