From the CPP Website (Oct 7): CPP condemns arrest of NDFP consultant from Southern Tagalog

The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) today condemned the arrest of Benjamin Mendoza, consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) in peace negotiations with the Philippine Government (GPH). Mendoza, 61, a holder of a Document of Identification issued in line with the Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG), was arrested yesterday midnight in Quezon City, together with his wife Josephine Mendoza and two other companions. His arrest was carried out by elements of the 2nd Infantry Division combined with other military and police units. “Mendoza is among the principal consultants for peace negotiations of the NDFP representing the Southern Tagalog region,” said the CPP. “His arrest is a gross violation of the provisions of the JASIG which prohibits the arrest and other acts of persecution against peace personnel of either side,” said the CPP....

http://www.philippinerevolution.net/statements/cpp-condemns-arrest-of-ndfp-consultant-from-southern-tagalog