IMPASUGONG, BUKIDNON (July 16) – Realizing the deception and atrocities committed by the New People’s Army (NPA) especially among innocent civilians, 42 villagers consisting mostly of mass supporters of the NPA have withdrawn their support from the Communist-Terrorist group.
On July 11, 2020, following the Grand Pulong-Pulong held at Sitio Nasandigan, Brgy. Kalabugao, Impasugong, Bukidnon, the villagers expressed their remorse over their years of giving support to the group that has sowed nothing but fear and terror in their community. These villagers consist of one (1) regular New People’s Army, four (4) Milisyang Bayan (MB) members, and 37 mass supporters. As they denounce the NPA during the activity, the villagers also pledged their allegiance to the Philippine Government, vowing their loyalty and support to the one true Philippine Government.
Jing (not his true name), one of the surrenderees, said he is now aware of the deceptive schemes and evil tactics of the Communist rebel group. He said “Dako among pasalamat nga nalamdagan mi sa mga teroristang binuhatan sa mga walhong grupo nga NPA. Wala namo damha nga nagsugod na sila ug pangrekrut kanamo.” (We are very thankful that we were enlightened of the terrorist acts of Communist Terrorist Group. We never knew that at this stage, they were starting to recruit us.)
Community Support Program
The Pulong-Pulong is one of the many activities under the Community Support Program (CSP) of the Philippine Army which bridges the gap between the government and communities by delivering basic services to the people. The series of Pulong-Pulong activities held in in Sitio Nasandigan and Sitio Kalampigan which are both situated in Brgy. Kalabugao, Impasugong, Bukidnon, was facilitated by the CSP Team of the 8th Infantry “Dependable” Battalion (8IB).
Under CSP activities, issues and concerns of the villagers are immediately conveyed by the Philippine Army to the different government agencies who quickly address the concerns.
Impasugong Mayor Anthony A. Uy said “Sa pamaagi sa CSP, nahibaw-an nato ang tinuod nga kinanghalanon sa atong mga katawhan, ang mga isyu nga ilang gigamit sa pagdaot sa imahen sa gobyerno ug pagrekruta sa mga tawo. Ang panggamhanan sa Impasugong uban sa mga lain-laing ahensya hingpit nga gasuporta sa kasundaluhan aron mahuman na ang insurhensiya.” (Through CSP, we were become aware of the needs of our people, the issues that the CNTs used to ruin the image of the government and their moves in recruiting our constituents. The LGU of Impasugong together with the other agencies fully supports the Philippine Army in ending the insurgency.)
Executive Officer of the 8th Infantry Battalion Major Lemuel Bacarro called on to the people to stand up against the evil of the Communism as he bared how he once became a victim of the NPA’s deception.
“Ako ay isang buhay na testimonya sa kasamaan at kasakiman ng teroristang NPA, dahil nananalaytay sa akin ang dugong rebelde. Mula sa aking kabataan kung saan naging kasangkapan ako ng mga armadong NPA hanggang sa pagkakataong naging myembro ako ng prenteng organisasyon ng mga kabataan sa koleheyo. Minsan nagpakatanga tayo dahil sa matatamis na pangako ng makakaliwang grupo. Subalit ngayon, buong puso akong nananawagan na huwag na kayong makinig at magpalinlang sa mga makakiwang grupo” Maj Bacarro further appealed, “Andito ang inyong kasundalohan upang ipaglaban ang inyong karapatan at pangasiwaan ang pag-unlad ng inyong kumunidad at sariling kapakanan.” (I am a living testimony of the evils and corruptions of the NPA terrorists because rebel blood runs through my veins. In my youth, I was used by the NPA terrorists until I became a member of the front organization of the youth in college. Sometimes we fall for the sweet promises of the leftist groups. But now, I am wholeheartedly calling everyone to stop listening to the leftist groups.”
Maj. Bacarro further said that “Your true soldiers are here to fight for your rights and will serve as your partners for development."
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