NPA-Comval Davao East Coast propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Jul 28): In exercise of political authority amid Duterte’s martial law in Mindanao, NPA releases Prisoner of War
Roel Agustin II, Spokesperson
NPA-Comval Davao East Coast
28 July 2017
The ComVal-Davao East Coast Sub-Regional Operations Command of the NPA in Southern Mindanao today released Prisoner of War PO1 Alfredo S. Basabica, Jr. in Sitio Tigbawan, Brgy. Binondo, Baganga, Davao Oriental.
In the midst of martial rule in Mindanao by the puppet regime of GRP Pres. Rodrigo Duterte, Red fighters are able to exercise the political authority of the People’s Democratic Government in undertaking the release with the assistance and support of the masses, well-meaning peace advocacy groups and allies in the region.
In contrast, the 67IB and 66IB of the Philippine Army have failed miserably to weaken the NPA and the revolutionary government as the fascist AFP troops wreaked havoc and mayhem in the countryside.
POW Basabica was arrested at an NPA mobile checkpoint in Km. 26, Brgy. Panansalan, Compostela town, at around 4:15 pm on July 11. The order for POW Basabica’s release was issued by the National Democratic Front in SMR which effectively deferred judicial proceedings against POW Basabica’s possible involvement in anti-people and anti-revolutionary activities. His police unit, stationed in Brgy. Aliwagwag in Cateel, was also investigated for mercenary activities at the behest of the corrupt local and provincial government units, human rights violations against civilians, involvement in the drug trade, and other crimes against the people and the revolutionary movement.
A few days before his release, the NPA custodial unit released a short video of POW Basabica. In it, he appealed to GRP Pres. Duterte to facilitate his safe release by ordering the suspension of military and police offensives. He also assured his family of his well-being and that he is being treated leniently by the NPA.
POW Basabica’s legitimate arrest, lenient treatment while in detention and safe and orderly release today underscore the stark contrast between the GRP’s fascist armed forces and the NPA. While the US-Duterte regime has practically ordered genocide against the Lumad, peasants and the urban poor, the NPA continues to adhere to international humanitarian laws and show its mettle as the true people’s army, beloved by the poor and oppressed.
A fascist dictatorship will only strengthen the NPA, intensify revolutionary fervor from the Lumad, Christians and Muslims alike and force the people to rise up against the Duterte government as they have done so with previous US puppet regimes.
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