From the Manila Times (Sep 30, 2021): NPA torches Bulacan tourist site, demands 'revolutionary tax' (By Frederick Silverio)
The Philippine National Police confirmed on Wednesday some 30 members of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels raided a tourist spot in Mount Balagabag in the City of San Jose del Monte on Monday night.According to LtCol. Julius Alvaro, acting city chief of police, the rebels burned down several equipment and a nipa hut where tourists and bikers frequently visit to enjoy the mountain view.
Alvaro said the arson incident was perpetrated by armed men believed to be led by a certain "Ka Boyong" of Platun Uno GF Narciso.
Alvaro said the property is owned by Ernesto Sanchez and Robert Robes, who allegedly failed to pay a "revolutionary tax" to the NPA.
According to Alvaro, the group of Ka Boyong gathered the people in one place before intentionally burning the nipa hut, one generator set and destroying the water source owned by Sanchez.
"The said group left the scene 15 minutes after they set fire to the above-stated properties," Alvaro said. "No one was hurt."
https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/09/30/news/regions/npa-torches-bulacan-tourist-site-demands-revolutionary-tax/1816554
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