BUENAVISTA, AGUSAN DEL NORTE – A Former New People’s Army (NPA) amazon gives birth to her first son last March 24, 2020 at the Butuan City Medical Hospital on March 24, 2020.
She was assisted and brought to the hospital by the soldiers of the 23RD Infantry (Masigasig) Battalion stationed at Jamboree Site, Purok 6, Brgy Alubihid, Buenavista, Agusan del Norte. The unit is under the operational control of the 402ND Infantry Brigade.
Alias KARLA (true name withheld for security reason) is a Former Rebel (FR) who returned to the folds of the law last March 2019 with the help of the former Governor of Agusan del Norte, now the Representative of the 2ND District of the province Congresswoman Ma. Angelica Rosedell M. Amante-Matba.
She was recruited by the CPP-NPA-NDF when she was 14 years old. She was made to believe that they will help her finish her studies when she join the armed group. At the age of 17, she became a regular member and Squad Medic of Guerrilla Front 4A (GF4A), North Central Mindanao Regional Committee (NCMRC).
Due to hardship, starvation, and distress experienced inside the armed group, she decided to go back to the folds of the law. None of the promises of the CPP-NPA-NDF was fulfilled. Her time was wasted. She wasn’t able to finish her studies.
On her stay at the “Masigasig Happy Home”, temporary shelter for FRs inside camp, she met her husband, and decided to exchange vows during a Mass Wedding last December 18, 2019.
After successfully giving birth to her son, she said: “Nagpasalamat kog dako sa 23IB sa ilang pagtabang sa ako labi na sa akong pagpanganak. Layo ra kaayo ang pagtrato sa CPP-NPA sa akoa kung ikumpara nako sa pagtrato sa kasundaluhan ug sa gobyerno. Gawas sa mga benepisyo nga akong nadawat ilalom sa E-CLIP, ila pa kong gitabangan aron magpuyo ko nga normal kauban ang akong bag-ong pamilya.” (I am very grateful to the 23IB for helping me and assisting me especially in delivering my baby. The treatment of the CPP-NPA was far different compared how the soldiers and the government treated me. Aside from the benefits I received under the E-CLIP, they helped me live a normal life together with my new family.)
Meanwhile, Lt. Col. Francisco L. Molina Jr. stressed that “The life of KARLA is a concrete proof that your 23IB soldiers, in coordination with the different line government agencies, are sincere with our promises on helping the Former Rebels who choose to abandon the armed struggle. We will do our best to address your needs in order for you to live a new life with the help of the Enhanced- Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).”
“We once again call upon the remnants of the NPAs especially the women, to please open your eyes and think wisely. Do not succumb to the sexual desires of the NPA Cadres. You deserve to be loved and taken cared of. Go back to the folds of the law. Your bright future is still waiting for you here.”-Lt. Col. Molina ended.
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