We are at the brink of defeating the communist insurgency, CORDS 8 says

From the Philippine Information Agency (Dec 9, 2020): We are at the brink of defeating the communist insurgency, CORDS 8 says (By Olive P. Tiu)

TACLOBAN CITY, Dec. 7 (PIA) -- Secretary Eduardo Del Rosario, in a video message on the occasion of the 2nd Anniversary of the National Task Force - ELCAC, said the government is at the brink of defeating the 52-year old communist insurgency.

In his video message, Secretary Del Rosario congratulated President Duterte for his strong leadership and clear vision and determination to unify the country through inclusive and sustained efforts in the pursuit for Peace and Development.

Del Rosario also cited NTF-ELCAC Vice Chair and National Security Adviser Secretary Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. and his tire-less team for spearheading the implementation of innovative and inspiring campaign to cripple the capability of the CPP-NPA both in the national and local level.

“Today, the government is on top as indicated by the recent development,” Secretary Del Rosario said.

Recent RTF8-ELCAC reports show that the campaign against the CPP-NPA in the Region is right on target with the island of Leyte having been declared insurgent-free while the Samar campaign is on the positive, having cleared areas once under the communist insurgents.

More and more rebels are returning into the folds of the law and the communities are vocally denouncing the insurgents as they report to the military their presence in their communities.

Del Rosario declared that being the CORDS 8 and chair of the RTF8-ELCAC, he is proud to be part of these efforts.

“Together, we will defeat the communist terrorists and we will earn lasting peace to achieve unity and economic prosperity for all Filipinos,” the Secretary concluded.

He gave the assurance that through unity, and continuous cooperation of all concerned, the vision to end local communist armed conflict will come true and the long-time elusive quest for lasting Peace and Development will be achieved. (PIA-8)

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