The Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) is strongly condemning
the extortion schemes being implemented by armed members of the Communist Party
of the Philippines (CPP) against politicians planning to campaign in the areas
of Eastern Mindanao.
"The (CPP's) resorting to armed struggle utilizing
threats, intimidation, terror and violence infringes upon the constitutional
rights of the people to choose the best leaders who can bring real reforms
through good governance," EMC public affairs office chief Capt. Alberto
Caber said.
He added these dirty tactics are meant to delimit the
candidates’ campaign activities in the countryside.
Caber said the EMC is strongly advising candidates against
giving in to the demands of these bandits as the extortion money can be used to
sustain the armed struggle through violence and intimidation against innocent
civilians and properties.
"Also as consequence, this (CPP) extortion scheme
hampers the delivery of government services and causing underdevelopment or
non-development of far-flung communities," he stressed.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=841680
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