Thursday, May 9, 2019

Another Agnor village disowns CPP-NPA terrorist; NPA members surrender

From the Philippine Information Agency (May 9, 2019): Another Agnor village disowns CPP-NPA terrorist; NPA members surrender



BUENAVISTA, Agusan del Norte – While another barangay in the municipality of Buenavista, Agusan del Norte declares the Communist Party of the Philippines - New Peoples Army (CPP-NPA) Terrorists and its Allied Organization persona non-grata (PNG), two regular NPA members, four Militia ng Bayan and 27 members of Underground Movement (UGMO) pledge their loyalty and allegiance to the government on May 6, 2019.

The barangay council unanimously declared the CNTs and their cahoots as PNG in their area.

They voiced out their manifestation that the people are fed-up on the deception, extortion and manipulation of the CNTs in their community.

Moreover, an NPA regular member alias Maymay turned-in one cal. 45 pistol as a sign that he is leaving the underground organization.

He said "grabe gyud akong nasinatian sa ilalom sa grupong CPP-NPA. Ang ilang mga pasalig wala natuman. Akong pamilya na ingon nila suportahan, napasagdan. Ang ilang propaganda puro pamakak (I had a bitter experience being with the NPA in the underground organization. All their promises were not fulfilled. My family did not receive any support from them. Their propaganda are all lies)."


Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Francisco L. Molina Jr, Commanding Officer, 23rd Infantry Battalion commended the Barangay Officials and residents of Brgy Simbalan in their pursuit for a peaceful environment.

“Our soldiers are committed in its mandate of serving the people and securing the land. We are happy that the people are now helping by declaring the CNTs as PNG," he said.

"We also encourage the members of the CNTs to stop doing criminal and terroristic activities. Instead, they must join us in pursuit of peace and progress. We partner with other agencies in pushing for development in geographically, isolated and disadvantaged areas,” Ltc Molina added. (1Lt Roel Maglalang, CMO Officer, 23IB PA/PIA Agusan del Norte)

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