CHR condemns alleged NPA’s killing of Army officer in Capiz

From GMA News Online (Aug 14, 2021): CHR condemns alleged NPA’s killing of Army officer in Capiz

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Saturday condemned the New People’s Army’s alleged abduction and killing of Army Corporal Frederick Villasis in Tapaz, Capiz.
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Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, CHR spokesperson, cited reports that Villasis was riding a motorcycle with a civilian when they were stopped by around 40 armed men on their way to the town hall.

The Army officer was reportedly taken, tortured, and shot from behind while his hands were tied.

The civilian was left unharmed, but the motorcycle they were using was said to have been set on fire.

“Such senseless violence is an affront to human rights, particularly to the sanctity of human life. We urge the government to apply the force of law in ensuring that the perpetrators are held accountable for these transgressions,” De Guia said.

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De Guia said the commission will conduct an independent probe on Villasis’ killing “in aid of serving justice.”

The CHR also extended its condolences to the family and friends of Villasis.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Friday called for justice for Villasis.

The AFP said the Army officer was deployed to conduct community support for peace and development in an isolated area of Barangay Lahug in Tapaz.

On Wednesday, AFP chief Lieutenant General Jose Faustino Jr. slammed the NPA over the “cold-blooded murder” of Villasis

“The AFP extends its condolence to the family and loved ones of Corporal Villasis who left behind a wife, and two young children,” he said in a statement.

“The AFP will exhaust all available resources to achieve justice for our comrade and put an end to the decades-old problem of armed conflict so that our nation may enjoy genuine peace and development,” he added.

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