Kalinaw News: Barangays of Sipalay City declare CPP-NPA-NDF as Persona-Non Grata

From Kalinaw News (Feb 13, 2021): Barangays of Sipalay City declare CPP-NPA-NDF as Persona-Non Grata



CAUAYAN, Negros Occidental – Sipalay Local Chief Executives declare the communist terrorist group persona-non-grata in support of the implementation of Executive Order no. 70 on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Brgy Montilla Gil, Covered Court, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental.

The activity was facilitated by the 15th Infantry (Molave Warrior) Battalion through the support and collaboration of Sipalay City Government headed by Mayor Maria Gina Lizares.

A total of 145 individuals participated in the activity, composed of all Barangay Captains, Barangay Councils, and SK chairmen.

The program was highlighted by the peace parade, insurgency and Anti-terrorism law awareness, and Persona-Non Grata tarpaulin distribution to every barangay. These strengthen the understanding of the Anti-terror law of 2020 or RA 11479 and the campaign against insurgency.

The collaborative effort of this program was participated by various local, provincial, and regional government agencies.

The Barangay Officials were reminded of their duties and responsibilities to ensure the realization and operationalization of the Barangay Task force to End the Local Communist Armed Conflict (ELCAC).

All 17 barangays of Sipalay City have passed a resolution to declare the Communist Terrorist Group members as Persona-non Grata in their respective areas. This signifies their commitment in preventing and removing the spear of CTG influence in their communities.

Lt. Col Erwin Cariño, Commanding Officer, 15IB, said that “The activity is a good start of devoting ourselves to being exemplars of peace and development. Declaring the CPP-NPA-NDF as Persona-Non-Grata to the public is a bold move in eradicating and totally preventing CTG influence in the city. It lifted our resolve and ensured everyone’s commitment in fighting and ending the Local Communist Armed Conflict.”

“It’s time to shift our mindset and behavior as we cannot be afraid of this menace in the society. We need to stand-up in this fight against terrorism and work together to ensure the protection of our communities and the Sipalaynon’s,” Cariño added.

Colonel Leo Peña, the Commander of the 302nd Brigade, likewise conveyed his message acknowledging the collaborative peace initiatives of all the barangay local chiefs executive in the City of Sipalay under the innovative leadership of Mayor Maria Gina M. Lizares, being the Chairperson of Sipalay City Task Force-ELCAC.

He urged them to be more participative in the whole of government and whole of nation approach to further alienate the public against the communist-terrorists.

“We are calling all the peace-loving Negrosanons not to allow their loved ones, relatives, and friends to fall into the trap of the CPP-NPA-NDF. Let us help each other, encourage one another, and learn how to bring a better foundation and future for our children. Let us all unite and protect the true Democratic society, “Col Peña said.

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