Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Manhunt on for suspected NPA rebels who attacked Lumad village in Bukidnon

From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 5): Manhunt on for suspected NPA rebels who attacked Lumad village in Bukidnon

Army troopers are pursuing suspected members of rebel group New People's Army (NPA) who attacked a Lumad village and abducted one person in Bukidnon province Wednesday afternoon.

“There will be no let up on our security and rescue operations in the area. NPA atrocities must be stopped. We cannot let these NPA bandits roam around and threaten the peace-loving people of Kitaotao,” the Philippine Army's 403rd Infantry Brigade commander Col. Jesse Alvarez said.

The incident took place at around 2 p.m. at Sitio Upper Bayugan, Brgy Kitubo, Kitaotao town.

Alvarez said initially, the 100-strong rebel force abducted three Lumads identified as Jovanie Rebacca, 17; Nonoy Paradero, 61 and his son, Dilly Paradero, all residents of Sitio Dao, Barangay White Kulaman, Kitaotao.

However, Jovanie and Nonoy were later released.

Pursuit operations, with the help of the Philippine National Police, are now ongoing, Alvarez said.

Barangay White Kulaman chair Felipe Cabugnason said the attack was brought about by the Lumad’s expulsion of MISFI teachers who operated an illegal school that was not permitted by the Department of Education.

The MISFI school building was closed down by the Lumads after learning that their children are being radicalized by the volunteer teachers.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=823371

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