PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Thirty-two former supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People's Army in Nueva Ecija vow loyalty to the government in a ceremony held in Barangay Malinao, Gabaldon on Friday (July 31, 2020). Those who renounced support for the communist terrorist group were 12 members of the Alyansang Magbubukid na Nagkakaisa, which is categorized as an underground mass organization, and 20 Exploited Local Populace (supporters/contacts/couriers) in Barangay Malinao, coerced to support the communist group operating in Nueva Ecija. (Photo by Jason de Asis)
BALER, Aurora – At least 32 supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines - New People’s Army - National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) vowed loyalty to the government in a ceremony held in Barangay Malinao, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija on Friday.
Lt. Col. Reandrew P. Rubio, commanding officer of the Army’s 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion (IB), said those who renounced support for the communist terrorist group were 12 members of the Alyansang Magbubukid na Nagkakaisa (Almana), categorized as an underground mass organization (UGMO), and 20 Exploited Local Populace (supporters/contacts/couriers) in Barangay Malinao, coerced to support the communist group operating in Nueva Ecija.
Rubio said the mass surrender was facilitated by the 91st IB of the 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division, Gabaldon Municipal Police Station, the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company of the Nueva Ecija Police, the 22nd Special Action Company, and the 2nd Battalion Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police.
The massive withdrawal of support signals the dismantling of the communist terrorist organization of the Komiteng Larangang Guerilla (KLG) Sierra Madre of the NPA, he said, adding the surrenderers finally made the right decision to live without fear.
“It is better to live our lives together with our families or loved ones happily and it is better to live our lives in peace,” Rubio said.
Gabaldon Mayor Jobby P. Emata encouraged his constituents to support the government programs to reach the desired lasting peace and sustain progress in their community.
Emata also advised his constituents to do some research before joining any organization so they would not be deceived by the CPP-NPA-NDF.
“I am also appealing to the public to support our government, the military, and the police on their quest to end local communists in the community. Let us protect our government troops,” he said.
During the ceremony, 1st Lt. Jun Nino Espora led the pledge of support for the government, which was followed by a peace rally and the burning of the CPP-NPA flag to denounce the atrocities committed by the communist terrorist group, not only in Luzon but also in different parts of the country.
Also present during the event were some local officials and representatives of the Municipal Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC).
After the ceremony, the military troops assisted the local government unit of Gabaldon in distributing food packs.
Last July 25, some 37 members of the Buklurang Mamamayang Manggagawa ng Gabaldon (Bummaga), which was organized by Almana under the Alyansang Mambubukid sa Gitnang Luzon (AMGL) likewise withdrew their support from the communist terrorist group in Barangay Bagong Sikat, also in Gabaldon.
Rubio said this was the result of the retooled community support program (RCSP) operation efforts by the TF-ELCAC, through the cooperation of local officials, stakeholders, and the communities.
“This is part of our ongoing RCSP to insulate the barangays from NPA infiltration and exploitation. It will certainly affect the logistical requirements and recovery works of the communist armed group operating in the area,” he said.
Brig. Gen. Andrew D. Costelo, commander of the Army’s 703rd Infantry (Agila) Brigade, commended the performance of military troopers.
“We are willing to facilitate the livelihood assistance of those surfacing NPA bandits and other affiliated organizations of the communist terrorist group. This is the right time to surrender because of so many services and opportunities being offered by the government, both local and national agencies,” Costelo said.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1110805
Lt. Col. Reandrew P. Rubio, commanding officer of the Army’s 91st Infantry (Sinagtala) Battalion (IB), said those who renounced support for the communist terrorist group were 12 members of the Alyansang Magbubukid na Nagkakaisa (Almana), categorized as an underground mass organization (UGMO), and 20 Exploited Local Populace (supporters/contacts/couriers) in Barangay Malinao, coerced to support the communist group operating in Nueva Ecija.
Rubio said the mass surrender was facilitated by the 91st IB of the 7th Infantry (Kaugnay) Division, Gabaldon Municipal Police Station, the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company of the Nueva Ecija Police, the 22nd Special Action Company, and the 2nd Battalion Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police.
The massive withdrawal of support signals the dismantling of the communist terrorist organization of the Komiteng Larangang Guerilla (KLG) Sierra Madre of the NPA, he said, adding the surrenderers finally made the right decision to live without fear.
“It is better to live our lives together with our families or loved ones happily and it is better to live our lives in peace,” Rubio said.
Gabaldon Mayor Jobby P. Emata encouraged his constituents to support the government programs to reach the desired lasting peace and sustain progress in their community.
Emata also advised his constituents to do some research before joining any organization so they would not be deceived by the CPP-NPA-NDF.
“I am also appealing to the public to support our government, the military, and the police on their quest to end local communists in the community. Let us protect our government troops,” he said.
During the ceremony, 1st Lt. Jun Nino Espora led the pledge of support for the government, which was followed by a peace rally and the burning of the CPP-NPA flag to denounce the atrocities committed by the communist terrorist group, not only in Luzon but also in different parts of the country.
Also present during the event were some local officials and representatives of the Municipal Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC).
After the ceremony, the military troops assisted the local government unit of Gabaldon in distributing food packs.
Last July 25, some 37 members of the Buklurang Mamamayang Manggagawa ng Gabaldon (Bummaga), which was organized by Almana under the Alyansang Mambubukid sa Gitnang Luzon (AMGL) likewise withdrew their support from the communist terrorist group in Barangay Bagong Sikat, also in Gabaldon.
Rubio said this was the result of the retooled community support program (RCSP) operation efforts by the TF-ELCAC, through the cooperation of local officials, stakeholders, and the communities.
“This is part of our ongoing RCSP to insulate the barangays from NPA infiltration and exploitation. It will certainly affect the logistical requirements and recovery works of the communist armed group operating in the area,” he said.
Brig. Gen. Andrew D. Costelo, commander of the Army’s 703rd Infantry (Agila) Brigade, commended the performance of military troopers.
“We are willing to facilitate the livelihood assistance of those surfacing NPA bandits and other affiliated organizations of the communist terrorist group. This is the right time to surrender because of so many services and opportunities being offered by the government, both local and national agencies,” Costelo said.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1110805
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