Youth organization rallies vs CPP-NPA

From Panay News (Dec 27, 2022): Youth organization rallies vs CPP-NPA (By Ime Sornito)

The Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo – Antique, advocacy support groups and volunteers sign the “Panunumpa Kontra Komunista kag Terorismo” covenant during an indignation rally on Monday morning. ANTIQUE PPO PNP-PRO6 FACEBOOK PHOTO

ANTIQUE – Youth organization Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo (KKDAT) –Antique Chapter held an “indignation rally for peace, justice and unity” against the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army – National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) yesterday morning.

Dec. 26 was the CPP’s 54th founding anniversary.

KKDAT–Antique president Kenneth Gasalao led the indignation rally together with advocacy support groups and volunteers.

Carrying placards, the rally started from the Gaisano Grand Mall, then proceeded to UNITOP Antique, and ended at the EBJ Freedom Park, San Jose de Buenavista. Four former rebels (FR) shared their stories.

The rally’s highlight was the signing of the “Panunumpa Kontra Komunista kag Terorismo” covenant.

On Dec. 11 two policemen were wounded in an encounter with 16 NPA rebels in the town of San Remigio. They were later awarded the “Medalya ng Sugatang Magiting” in addition to financial aid from PNP Chief Police General Rodolfo S. Azurin Jr.

The two policemen were Police Corporal Jomer Clamor Yamuyam and Patrolman Danmer Dela Cruz, both assigned to the 1st Antique Provincial Mobile Force Company.

For the provincial government’s part, Gov. Rhodora J. Cadiao has been strengthening anti-insurgency efforts by bringing government services to the hinterlands through the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC).

The FRs received financial and livelihood assistance from provincial and national agencies. (With a report from PIO LAVEGA/Province of Antique)

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