From the Sun Star-Davao (Mar 19): Duterte accused of being a ‘rebel financier’
A FORMER party-list representative of the Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy (Anad) accused Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte of being a supporter of the New People's Army (NPA).
The accusation came in light of the statement of Duterte opposing the idea of reviving the anti-communist group Alsa Masa in Davao del Sur as proposed by the local leaders there.
Duterte said last Friday that the revival of the Alsa Masa will only create animosity and will not be good for the peace and order situation not just in Davao del Sur but in the entire Davao Region as well.
In reaction, former Anad representative Pastor Alcover Jr. however accused Duterte of being a "supporter of the Maoist terrorist NPA".
"He is their consultant and financier. He is an NDF consultant. Every Christmas, he visits NPA camps and brought them gifts like combats boots, uniforms, food, medicines, etc. He is feeding the enemy," Alcover was quoted as saying.
Earlier Alcover offered to help Davao del Sur organize the Alsa Masa and info drive for the constituents.
Duterte is not available for comment as of this posting.
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2014/03/19/duterte-accused-being-rebel-financier-333851
The Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy (ANAD) is a rabidly anti-communist organization formed under the leadership of ex-NPA member Pastor Jun Alcover. ANAD also functions as a party-list political party and has participated in past congressional elections with Alcover winning a seat in the Philippine House of Representatives.
ReplyDeleteThere is little doubt that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte enjoys a cozy relationship with CPP/NPA in the Davao area. He especially seems to have close ties to Kumader Parago (Leoncio Pitao), a local NPA leader who holds sway mainly in the remote Paquibato district of Davao City.
Duterte seems to have entered into a quid pro quo with the Maoist insurgents. He tolerates the insurgent presence in rural areas of Davao and provides low key support to the insurgents. In return it appears that the NPA have agreed not to conduct operations in Davao City proper.