ZAMBOANGA CITY: The New People’s Army on Monday released on “humanitarian consideration” five policemen whom they captured more than a week ago during in a raid in Davao City, southern Philippines, Rubi del Mundo, spokesman for the NPA, said.

The captives were handed over to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, who is running for president in the May 9 synchronized local and national elections.

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