The Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army strongly condemned on Thursday the New People's Army (NPA) for its wanton disregard of the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CARHRIHL) and continued ruthless killings during the Christmas season.
It made this statement following the NPA rebels' murder of Demetrio Capilastique, alias “Hugo,” in Barangay Linaywan, Badiangan,
The latter was a ranking leader of the NPA’s rival group Revolutionary Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) in
Major Gen. Aurelio Baladad, 3rd Infantry Division commander, said the unlawful killing and blatant violation of human rights and the International Humanitarian Law by the NPAs must be stopped.
"The democratic government and the Filipino people want a justice system that is not served through killings,” he stressed.
To start the year right, Baladad called for peace and urged the NPA rebels anew to instead lay down their arms, abandon the armed struggle and join the mainstream society in bringing peace and development, especially in the countryside.
“Our 'Bayanihan' efforts to bring peace and development in the countryside will continue as we start the year. We call on the public to be vigilant and let us work together in addressing the challenges of peace,” he added.
Capilastique was charged by the NPAs with several crimes against the movement, one of which is the crime of mutiny against the rebel group in the Southern Front of Panay in 1994.
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