Kalinaw News: Silay villagers stage rally; condemn CPP-NPA Terrorists

Posted to Kalinaw News (Aug 29, 2021): Silay villagers stage rally; condemn CPP-NPA Terrorists



SAGAY CITY, Negros Occidental – About 250 villagers gathered at the Eustaquio Lopez Covered Court on Saturday to condemn the atrocities and deceptions of the Communist-NPA Terrorists (CNTs) and its allies.

Through the joint efforts of the Local Government Unit of Silay City under the leadership of Mayor Mark Andrew Arthur Golez, Police Major Fernando Somblingo Jr., OIC of 1st Negros Occidental Provincial Mobile Force Company; Police Lieutenant Colonel Robert Petate,COP Silay CPS; and Lieutenant Colonel J-jay T Javines, Commanding Officer of 79th Infantry “Masaligan” Battalion the mass condemnation against the CNTs was successfully initiated.

The activity commenced with an information drive aimed to give awareness to the residents regarding insurgency, deception and recruitment strategies of the Communist Terrorists Group (CTGs) and to address the issues and concerns of the residents.

Former rebel “Ka Joross” also shared his testimony about his worst and miserable experiences when he was still in the armed group and how his life changed after he surrendered.

Meanwhile, participants of the activity, mostly members of Hacienda Culahao C Farmer Workers Association (HACUFWA) and Hacienda Nenita Farmer Workers Association (HANFAWA) took their oath of allegiance officiated by Brgy Captain Meriam Gallego.

This was followed by the burning of the CPP-NPA flag to to show their withdrawal of support to the terrorist organization as they hoisted banners and placards calling for an end to the “terrorist” activities, extortion, harassment and deception to civilians, as well as recruitment of minors by the CNTs.

Simultaneous with the activity was the distribution of educational leaflets containing information about the benefits of Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Progran (E-CLIP) to encourage members of the CNTs to return to the folds of the law.

Said activity was a product of the Community Support Program (CSP) of the 32nd CMO and 1st NOCPMFC.

Mr. Arnilo Serquillos, Chairman of Hacienda Culahao C Farmer Workers Association thanked the CSP team of the Philippine Army and PNP for the assistance to their organization.

“Madugay na nga gin tukod ang amon asosasyon apang wala napa rehistro sa DOLE tungod ang organizer nga nagpalapit sa amon gin pangayuan lang kami sang kwarta kag gin pasalig nga iparehistro sa DOLE rason nga wala kami ka avail sang programa sang gobyerno. Apang sa bulig sang CSP team, natigayon nga marehistro sa DOLE ang amon asosasyon,” he said.

For his part, Lieutenant Colonel J-jay T Javines, Commanding Officer of 79IB lauded the efforts of the community in condemning the CNTs and its allies.

“This clearly shows that the peace-loving residents of E.Lopez can no longer endure the suffering they’ve been experiencing. The pledge to withdraw their support from the armed group is already a bold step towards ending insurgency. Let us continually work together to finally put an end to the decades-long ruthlessness of the communist terrorists group.

“As your partner in this endeavor, your Philippine Army will constantly collaborate with the PNP counterparts, the Local Government Unit and other agencies to help every community in Northern Negros to be resilient against the threats being brought by these peace spoilers, the CNTs. Together, let us build progressive and peaceful communities that are INHOSPITABLE to the presence of any threat group,” Lieutenant Colonel Javines added.

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