RAISING AWARENESS. Lt. Col. Francisco L. Molina, Jr., commander of the Army's 23rd Infantry Battalion (standing in front) leads an information drive against the recruitment effort of the communist New People's Army on Friday (January 31) in Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. The event was participated by more than 600 students in the area. (Photo courtesy of the 23IB)
The local government unit of Buenavista in Agusan del Norte and the Army’s 23rd Infantry Battalion conducted an information drive to students on Friday (January 31).
The activity, joined by more than 600 students from different schools in the area, aims to enlighten the youth and 'save them from the tricks and recruitment" of the communist New People’s Army (NPA), said Lt. Col. Francisco L. Molina, Jr., commander of 23IB.
Molina personally delivered a lecture on the recruitment strategies of the NPA during the activity, attended by Grades 10, 11, and 12 students.
“Saving our youths from NPA recruitment requires thorough information drive. We must inform our youths on the tactics that the communists use to lure them to join the NPA,” Molina told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Saturday.
He also cited the support of the LGU and the parents, saying that concerted efforts are "needed to keep the youths from NPA recruitment."
During the activity, Molina recalled the case of Bertoldo Cabatchete, Jr., a resident of Nasipit town in Agusan del Norte who was recruited by the NPA, brought to Central Luzon to fight the government, and abandoned by his comrades when struck by an illness.
Cabatchete later died and buried in a knee-deep grave.
He said Cabatchete's case was a classic example of how the NPA "lures the youth by promising them of good pay and other benefits, but in truth, would end up nothing and worst, succumb to death."
“The local government units, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders must stand together in protecting our youth to ensure their good future,” Molina said.
He added that the information drive for the youth is part of the "whole-of-nation" approach to end local communist armed conflicts.
During Friday's activity, a former rebel only identified as “Louie” shared his experience while inside the NPA movement.
Louie” said he was recruited by the NPA at a young age and was forced to live in the mountains to fight the government. He said he had endured hardships, hunger, including fear of being killed during armed confrontations with government troopers.
According to Louie, he decided to surrender when he realized that he would "gain nothing from the NPA."
NPA, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1092679
The activity, joined by more than 600 students from different schools in the area, aims to enlighten the youth and 'save them from the tricks and recruitment" of the communist New People’s Army (NPA), said Lt. Col. Francisco L. Molina, Jr., commander of 23IB.
Molina personally delivered a lecture on the recruitment strategies of the NPA during the activity, attended by Grades 10, 11, and 12 students.
“Saving our youths from NPA recruitment requires thorough information drive. We must inform our youths on the tactics that the communists use to lure them to join the NPA,” Molina told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Saturday.
He also cited the support of the LGU and the parents, saying that concerted efforts are "needed to keep the youths from NPA recruitment."
During the activity, Molina recalled the case of Bertoldo Cabatchete, Jr., a resident of Nasipit town in Agusan del Norte who was recruited by the NPA, brought to Central Luzon to fight the government, and abandoned by his comrades when struck by an illness.
Cabatchete later died and buried in a knee-deep grave.
He said Cabatchete's case was a classic example of how the NPA "lures the youth by promising them of good pay and other benefits, but in truth, would end up nothing and worst, succumb to death."
“The local government units, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders must stand together in protecting our youth to ensure their good future,” Molina said.
He added that the information drive for the youth is part of the "whole-of-nation" approach to end local communist armed conflicts.
During Friday's activity, a former rebel only identified as “Louie” shared his experience while inside the NPA movement.
Louie” said he was recruited by the NPA at a young age and was forced to live in the mountains to fight the government. He said he had endured hardships, hunger, including fear of being killed during armed confrontations with government troopers.
According to Louie, he decided to surrender when he realized that he would "gain nothing from the NPA."
NPA, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1092679
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