CPP/NPA-Camarines Norte: Brigands and Thieves in Camarines Norte are Agents and Under the Protection of the 9th ID, PA

NPA-Camarines Norte propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines Website (Oct 10): Brigands and Thieves in Camarines Norte are Agents and Under the Protection of the 9th ID, PA

Carlito Cada, Spokesperson
NPA-Camarines Norte (Armando Catapia Command)

10 October 2017
Press Release

The Armando Catapia Command (ACC – NPA Camarines Norte) wishes to inform the public that the revolutionary movement has no connection with the following:

1. Jonel Sayno Alcanzo, alias “Bro” or “Jo”
2. Sammy Pacinos of Sitio Nagitin, Barangay Capakuan, Paracale
3. Saldy Rile, alias “Gigi”
4. Jose Gutierrez of Sitio Tidi, Barangay Sta. Rosa Sur, Jose Panganiban
5. Rodel Medinilla, alias “Caloy”, of Barangay Sta. Cruz, Jose Panganiban
6. Ronnie “Totoy” Archibedo of Barangay Alayao, Capalonga

These personalities are brigands and thieves operating in the municipalities of Jose Panganiban, Paracale and parts of Labo in Camarines Norte, Bicol, where they target small mining operations, businessmen and well-to-do citizens. Some of their cases are the following:

1. Discrediting the policy of the People’s Democratic Government on revolutionary taxes and posing as members of the New People’s Army
2. Drug trafficking
3. Armed robbery
4. Extortion and threats of kidnap and arson for those who do not comply

These criminal activities – which are against the iron discipline and the laws of the revolutionary movement – are, in fact, supported by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU). The ACC has received reports that Sammy Pacinos is directly connected with the 9th ID,PA, as evidenced by his frequent visits to the division camp in Pili, Camarines Sur. Jose Guitierrez works directly with Pacinos. Medinilla and Archibedo are active CAFGU elements of the Delta Company, 22nd Cadre Batallion.

The formation of paramilitary ang impostor groups are part of the AFP-PNP-CAFGU’s design to confuse the public and thus, hinder the unity and cooperation of the people. Military and pollice officials protect and supervise these criminal activities for their personal gain as well.

The People’s Democratic Government, as representative of revolutionary political power, has the right to levy taxes within its territory. These taxes are reasonable and are used for community services. No matter how hard the reactionary state agents try to discredit the revolutionary movement, the NPA, through genuine service as the true soldiers of the people, have already firmly established unity and cooperation with and among the people.

The ACC calls upon the people to be vigilant and critical when dealing with those who introduce themselves as members of the NPA. The NPA conducts its duties, not through violence and intimidation, but based on the level of political power of the masses. This means that progress in dealing with the middle forces is the result of rigorous advances in educating, organizing and mobilizing the people. The ACC also encourages the public to inform the nearest NPA unit in their area regarding complaints against enemy state agents. Rest assured that complaints will be heard and acted upon, after thorough investigation.

The ACC warns those who are using the name of the New People’s Army for their personal gain and for sowing confusion and fear among the people. Punitive actions for violations will be carried out, as per the Law and Justice of the People’s Democratic Government.

https://www.philippinerevolution.info/statements/20171010-brigands-and-thieves-in-camarines-norte-are-agents-and-under-the-protection-of-the-9th-id-p