Youth group calls on reds to end communist terrorism (

From the Philippine Information Agency (Nov 30, 2020): Youth group calls on reds to end communist terrorism (By Oliver T. Baccay) 

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, Nov. 30 (PIA) - - The Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terrosimo (KKDAT) Cagayan Chapter has called on rebels to end local communist armed conflict and spare youth from their black propaganda.

During the symbolic candle lighting spearheaded by the provincial police department, Hervilord Escobar, KKDAT president, said there have been a lot of young individuals who were persuaded by the New People's Army to believe in their ideologies and join their arm battle against the government.

He said the Communist Party of the Philippines- New People’s Army- National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) continuously recruit young people that lead to the destruction of their future and their lives.

"They destroy the dreams, aspirations and goals of the youth. They destroy the family and the life of the young recruits," Escobar said.

He also urged the authorities to exert more efforts to end the armed conflict with the rebels to enable a peaceful and progressive society.

Escobar also expressed his gratitude to the police officers and the soldiers whom he considered the shield of the civilians against terrorism.

On the other hand, Escobar rendered his salutation and expressed his gratitude to the police and the soldiers for their services and sacrifices during the height of health crisis as well as during the series of calamities in the province. (MDCT/OTB/PIA 2-Cagayan)

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