AFP slams anew Reds' alleged recruitment of students amid death of UPLB student

From GMA News (Feb 16, 2019): AFP slams anew Reds' alleged recruitment of students amid death of UPLB student

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) condemned anew the alleged recruitment of students in schools by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), calling it an "evil design" of the group.

The AFP issued the statement after a veterinary medicine student from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) reportedly died during an armed encounter with the Philippine Army in Laguna.

"AFP Chief of Staff General Benjamin Madrigal Jr. strongly condemns this evil design of CPP-NPA communists," said AFP spokesperson Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo.

"Time and again, he admonishes the youth— especially students and young professionals—to be very discerning about people or groups that approach them," Arevalo added.

Arevalo urged students not to allow themselves to be misled by "nice sweet-talking individuals" who will bring them to perdition.

He also said parents and school officials—who should take full responsibility and custody over children while in schools—should guide these students.

"Please be mindful of your children’s/students’ whereabouts; be wary of the organizations they join; and be constantly vigilant of your children/and students."

The AFP also expressed condolences to the parents and family of the killed UPLB student.

"The CPP-NPA terrorists continue to lurk in our schools and communities spying for new recruits to fill the dwindling number of their cadres. Be on the lookout. Report the presence of these unscrupulous individuals to your AFP and allow us to save your children/students," Arevalo said.

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