Army: NPA leader's arrest to serve justice to victims of atrocities

From the Philippine News Agency (Jul 16, 2024): Army: NPA leader's arrest to serve justice to victims of atrocities (By Sarwell Meniano)

ARRESTED. The mug shot of Terrence Eder, alias Anjo, the former secretary of the New People's Army sub-regional committee emporium of the Eastern Visayas regional party committee after his arrest on July 8, 2024 in Baguio City. The arrest of a high-ranking leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Eastern Visayas is justice achieved for victims of the atrocities of the communist terrorist group, the Philippine Army said on Tuesday (July 16). (Photo courtesy of Philippine Army)

TACLOBAN CITY – The arrest of a high-ranking leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Eastern Visayas is justice achieved for victims of the atrocities of the communist terrorist group, the Philippine Army said on Tuesday.

Maj. Gen. Camilo Ligayo, commander of the Army’s 8th Infantry Division, said the arrest of Terrence Eder, alias Anjo, and his wife, Annalyn Eder, alias Anya, is a welcome development.

Authorities apprehended the couple in Guisad village in Baguio City on July 8.

The couple has standing warrants of arrest for violating section 4 of Republic Act 11479, or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, and for the crime of arson.

Terrence was the former secretary of the NPA sub-regional committee emporium of the Eastern Visayas regional party committee. Annalyn served as the educational officer and finance officer of the NPA.

They are residents of Barangay 88 in the San Jose district of Tacloban City.

Ligayo said their apprehension demonstrates the government's commitment to holding those who commit serious crimes, especially violations of anti-terrorism laws, accountable.

"The successful operation shows the government's commitment to delivering justice to victims of terrorism. We will not remain idle and will continue to intensify our efforts to apprehend individuals with outstanding violations," Ligayo added.

The military earlier said the remaining NPA members in Eastern Visayas are now “leaderless” and disorganized with the recent deaths, captures, and surrenders of its top leaders in the region.

The NPA in the region is on the verge of collapse as it could not find potential leaders who would direct and make critical decisions for the group, according to the Army.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1229038