THE EASTERN Mindanao Command (EastaMinCom) said it’s time for the national government to walk away from the negotiating table up until the communist rebels can show their sincerity.
Speaking on Wednesdays AFP-PNP press conference held at Royal Mandaya hotel, Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, spokesperson of Martial Law in EastMinCom, said even during the unilateral ceasefire ordered by President Duterte to show goodwill, the New People’s Army continue to attacks government forces.
Speaking on Wednesdays AFP-PNP press conference held at Royal Mandaya hotel, Brig. Gen. Gilbert Gapay, spokesperson of Martial Law in EastMinCom, said even during the unilateral ceasefire ordered by President Duterte to show goodwill, the New People’s Army continue to attacks government forces.
During his second state of the nation address, President Duterte ordered the government peace panel to go home after the recent attacks on police officers and soldiers.
“I think is the best option we have to really stop the peace talks with the NPAs because it only shows that they are not really sincere,” Gapay said. “The Central committee has also no control on the NPAs.”
For now, they are conducting 16 major operations against different NPA guerrilla fronts in Eastern Mindanao. “This will continue until the NPAs will abandoned their armed struggle and join the mainstream society,” he further said.
Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan, director of Police Regional Office XI, said President Duterte showed his obvious frustration against the CPP-NDF-NPA.
“I saw his frustration with them as he offered so much to the Communist Party of the Philippines,” he said. “He released some of their leaders and political prisoners despite their violation of the law. They were given the chance but still their atrocities continue.”
He said the CPP-NDF is clearly using the peace talks to consolidate and strengthen their forces. The regional police director already directed the commanders and units on the ground to be in full alert and monitor possible enemy movement.
Meanwhile, Gapay said they will focus more on their intelligence operations against the underground mass organizations to cut off support for the communist guerrillas.
“Most of the IED attacks and ambushes were done by their supporters in area,” he said.
He also said that they will intensify their information awareness campaign, especially in far-flung communities to persuade residents into cutting off support for the New People’s Army. “The presence of soldiers in remote areas will be sustained not just to combat NPAs but to also help in addressing socio-economic issues,” he said.
“I think is the best option we have to really stop the peace talks with the NPAs because it only shows that they are not really sincere,” Gapay said. “The Central committee has also no control on the NPAs.”
For now, they are conducting 16 major operations against different NPA guerrilla fronts in Eastern Mindanao. “This will continue until the NPAs will abandoned their armed struggle and join the mainstream society,” he further said.
Chief Supt. Manuel Gaerlan, director of Police Regional Office XI, said President Duterte showed his obvious frustration against the CPP-NDF-NPA.
“I saw his frustration with them as he offered so much to the Communist Party of the Philippines,” he said. “He released some of their leaders and political prisoners despite their violation of the law. They were given the chance but still their atrocities continue.”
He said the CPP-NDF is clearly using the peace talks to consolidate and strengthen their forces. The regional police director already directed the commanders and units on the ground to be in full alert and monitor possible enemy movement.
Meanwhile, Gapay said they will focus more on their intelligence operations against the underground mass organizations to cut off support for the communist guerrillas.
“Most of the IED attacks and ambushes were done by their supporters in area,” he said.
He also said that they will intensify their information awareness campaign, especially in far-flung communities to persuade residents into cutting off support for the New People’s Army. “The presence of soldiers in remote areas will be sustained not just to combat NPAs but to also help in addressing socio-economic issues,” he said.
Capt. Rhyan Batchar, spokesperson of 10th Infantry Division, said underground masses of the NPAs are mostly farmers and civilians who are being deceived by the rebels.
This is the reason why they need to sustain their peace and development outreach programs, which have been proven to sway perception and support away from the NPA.
“Their strength has reduced and their influence reduced in barangays where soldiers are deployed,” he said.
“Their strength has reduced and their influence reduced in barangays where soldiers are deployed,” he said.
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