Luis Taruc

Luis Taruc (born 1913) was a Philippine Communist political figure and revolutionary. He was the leader of the Hukbalahap rebel group between 1942 and 1954.

In early 1954, Benigno Aquino Jr. was appointed by president Ramon Magsaysay to act as personal emissary to Luis Taruc. After four months of negotiations, Taruc surrendered unconditionally to the government. He was brought to court and sentenced to twelve years in prison.