CAMP GEN EMILIO AGUINALDO, Quezon City (DWDD) – The Task Force Balik-Loob is welcoming with open arms members of the New People’s Army who will decide to return to the folds of the law this Christmas. ...
This was the statement made by Defense Undersecretary Reynaldo Mapagu in an interview by DWDD after Task Force Balik Loob (TFBL) launched recently “Christmas campaign” with the theme “Balik-Loob, Balik-Pamilya Paskong kay Saya”.
USec Mapagu ensured all surrendering NPA members that they will receive appropriate and necessary assistance from the government. It was learned that a multitude of NPA members, facing various criminal charges, have sent surrender feelers but are afraid to do so with the fear of being arrested because of the cases they are facing.
But Mapagu clarified that the AFP has no powers to give out pardons or amnesty to NPA members facing charges, although the government may provide legal assistance to them through the Public Attorney’s office (PAO) and by providing livelihood assistance through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local integration Program (E-CLIP).
Meanwhile, Mapagu added that according to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, the government would allow NPA members to come down from their mountain lairs and be with their families this Christmas Season, as long as they are not armed.
Sec Loreanza also reiterated that the government will not declare a Suspension of Military Operations (SOMO) after the CPP-NPA-NDF has declared a unilateral ceasefire for Christams and New Year. AES / MCAG
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USec Mapagu ensured all surrendering NPA members that they will receive appropriate and necessary assistance from the government. It was learned that a multitude of NPA members, facing various criminal charges, have sent surrender feelers but are afraid to do so with the fear of being arrested because of the cases they are facing.
But Mapagu clarified that the AFP has no powers to give out pardons or amnesty to NPA members facing charges, although the government may provide legal assistance to them through the Public Attorney’s office (PAO) and by providing livelihood assistance through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local integration Program (E-CLIP).
Meanwhile, Mapagu added that according to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, the government would allow NPA members to come down from their mountain lairs and be with their families this Christmas Season, as long as they are not armed.
Sec Loreanza also reiterated that the government will not declare a Suspension of Military Operations (SOMO) after the CPP-NPA-NDF has declared a unilateral ceasefire for Christams and New Year. AES / MCAG
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