From the Philippine Information Agency (May 24. 2021): Victims of CTG exploitation decry unjust acts (By Lorenzo O. Lambatin, Jr.)
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, May 24 (PIA) – A total of 35 victims of exploitation by the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) from Barangay Minapasuk, Calatrava town recently staged a condemnation rally against the rebels at the covered court of the barangay.79th Infantry (Masaligan) Battalion Civil-Military Operations Officer 1Lt. Dansan Camua, the villagers carried placards with messages denouncing the CTG as purveyors of a useless and meaningless ideology, followed by the burning of the flag of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to show their withdrawal of support from the movement and to affirm their full allegiance to the government.
In a statement, Mayor’s Office Executive Assistant Marianne Lumanog thanked the 79IB, Philippine National Police and other partner agencies for bringing peace to the town of Calatrava.
She urged the residents of Brgy. Minapasuk to stand against the evils of insurgents and informed them about the services and programs of the local government for the welfare of the communities.
"We have come up with resolutions declaring CPP-NPA-NDF as persona non grata. Do not allow the CTG to manipulate and deceive you again. That is why, we in the government sincerely ensure to bring services and programs to the people. Let us unite and encourage the remaining rebels to return to the folds of law and avail of the government's reintegration program so that we could attain genuine peace and progress in our community," Lumanog said.
Lt. Colonel Gerard T. Alvaran, Commanding Officer of 79IB, said the victims of CTG's exploitation have already awakened from their deceptive approach as well as their recruitment and extortion activities. The victims' commitment to withdraw support from the armed group is already a bold step towards total eradication of insurgency.
"We hope for your continued support and participation in our campaign to end local communist armed conflict. As your partner in this endeavour, we will continue to collaborate with the LGUs and stakeholders to help the communities to be resilient against the threats being brought by these peace spoilers," Alvaran added. (79th IB/JSC/Lljr/PIA6 Negros Occidental)
She urged the residents of Brgy. Minapasuk to stand against the evils of insurgents and informed them about the services and programs of the local government for the welfare of the communities.
"We have come up with resolutions declaring CPP-NPA-NDF as persona non grata. Do not allow the CTG to manipulate and deceive you again. That is why, we in the government sincerely ensure to bring services and programs to the people. Let us unite and encourage the remaining rebels to return to the folds of law and avail of the government's reintegration program so that we could attain genuine peace and progress in our community," Lumanog said.
Lt. Colonel Gerard T. Alvaran, Commanding Officer of 79IB, said the victims of CTG's exploitation have already awakened from their deceptive approach as well as their recruitment and extortion activities. The victims' commitment to withdraw support from the armed group is already a bold step towards total eradication of insurgency.
"We hope for your continued support and participation in our campaign to end local communist armed conflict. As your partner in this endeavour, we will continue to collaborate with the LGUs and stakeholders to help the communities to be resilient against the threats being brought by these peace spoilers," Alvaran added. (79th IB/JSC/Lljr/PIA6 Negros Occidental)
https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1076030
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