4ID welcomes CHR probe vs. NPA recruitment of minors

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2019): 4ID welcomes CHR probe vs. NPA recruitment of minors



CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Army's 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division (4ID) has welcomed the decision of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to investigate the recruitment of minors by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA).

In a statement, 4ID said it hopes the probe could lead to "finally ending the recruitment of minors (by) the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTGs)"

"Their continuous recruitment is a clear violation of the Children’s Right and the International Humanitarian Law. The youth is the hope of our nation and the CTG is destroying our future,” said Maj. General Franco Nemesio Gacal, 4ID commander.

Earlier, CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia told CNN Philippines that under the International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, even non-state armed groups must respect the prohibition on the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict and hostilities.

“[The boy] was still in his development years and should be focusing on honing his potentials so he can pursue his goals and dreams but his life was snuffed out and can no longer be taken back,” De Guia said, referring to the 16-year old NPA member who was killed in an encounter with government troops in Butuan City recently.

The Army said the minor was recruited when he was just 14-years-old.

Based on 4ID records, a total of 63 NPA minor combatants aged 12 to 17 operating in Northern Mindanao and Caraga have either surrendered or killed since January 2019.

The Army division cited the case of alias Christine, 17, an NPA medic who surrendered to 23 Infantry Battalion in early October this year.

"They didn’t allow me to visit my family and they threatened to kill them if we tell the authorities," Christine was quoted by 4ID as having told military authorities during a debriefing.

The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1088352

2 BIFF members yield in NoCot town

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2019): 2 BIFF members yield in NoCot town (By Noel Punzalan)



SURRENDERED. The firearms and ammunition turned over by two members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) when they surrendered to the Army’s 7th Infantry Battalion in Pikit, North Cotabato on Monday (Dec. 9, 2019). The surrenderers, whose identities were withheld due to security reasons, said their decision was motivated by the recent surrender of their BIFF sub-leader to the military unit. (Photo courtesy of Jess M. Ali – RMN Cotabato)

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Two members of the Islamic State-inspired Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) yielded to military authorities in Pikit, North Cotabato on Monday.

Due to security reasons, Maj. Gen. Diosdado Carreon, Army’s 6th Infantry Division commander, identified the surrenderers only as a certain Nash and Mhods, both members of the BIFF Karialan faction operating in the peripheries of North Cotabato and Maguindanao provinces.

Carreon said the duo’s surrender was motivated by the recent surrender of their sub-commander, a certain alias Nao, to the Army’s 7th Infantry Battalion in the area.

“The relentless military operation against the BIFF operating in Central Mindanao also led to the two to surrender,” said Carreon, who is also chief of Joint Task Force Central.

The surrenderers turned over their firearms and ammunition to the military that included one Noveske N4 Carbine rifle, a homemade grenade launcher, two 40mm grenade projectiles, and an M16 rifle magazine with 15 bullets.

Carreon also lauded Pikit Mayor Sumulong Sultan and the town’s community officials for "tirelessly" pushing for the government’s peace and reconciliation efforts in the area.

“The support of the local officials is a much-needed boost to win over those duped into the BIFF ideology back to the mainstream society,” he said.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1088344

PRRD promotes PCG Commandant to Admiral

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2019): PRRD promotes PCG Commandant to Admiral



PROMOTED. Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Joel Garcia (right) was welcomed with arrival honors by Coast Guard officials and personnel at the PCG national headquarters in Manila on Wednesday (Dec. 11, 2019). President Rodrigo Duterte approved the promotion of Garcia from Vice Admiral to Admiral effective Dec. 9, 2019. (Photo courtesy of PCG PIO)

President Rodrigo R. Duterte has promoted the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant from Vice Admiral to Admiral – the highest rank of a PCG commissioned officer.

Duterte has approved the promotion of Admiral Joel Garcia effective Dec. 9, 2019. He formally took oath at the Malacañang Palace on Tuesday afternoon.

On Wednesday, officers and personnel of the PCG National Headquarters welcomed Garcia with arrival honors ceremony.

Garcia is the 26th Commandant of the PCG and the Director of the National Coast Watch Center (NCWC). He is also the chairperson of the Governing Council of the Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) – the first regional government-to-government agreement that promotes and enhances cooperation to counter piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia and the Pacific.

Garcia finished his Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation in Navigational Science at the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) in 1985 and pursued his Master in Shipping Business Management at the PMMA in 1993 as a full scholar.

Aside from acquiring his license as Master Mariner in 1992, he earned the 2nd place and the fourth place at the Chief Officer and Master Mariner board examinations respectively.

Garcia had a colorful seagoing career to numerous Philippine Navy (PN) ships as he served at the junior officer’s billet in various capacity and culminated as captain or skipper to several capital ships of the PCG.

The PCG Commandant utilized his vast seagoing experience as he served as a professor in Maritime Administration and Environmental Economics at the PMMA Graduate School as the chairman of the Committee on Islamic Religious Studies, and as a member of the Technical Panels in Humanities and Maritime Education of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Garcia also served as the executive director of the Presidential Task Force on Maritime Development Secretariat in 1996 during the administration of former president Fidel V. Ramos, during which, he engineered the transfer of the PCG to DOTr in 1991.

As a scholar at the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Garcia pursued another Master’s degree in Maritime Affairs for Maritime Safety Administration from the World Maritime University (WMU) in Malmö, Sweden in 1996.

Garcia earned his Doctorate degree of Philosophy in Public Administration from Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST) and was conferred a Doctor’s degree in Humanities from the Sulu State College for his humanitarian services. He also took Bachelor of Laws from the University of Santo Tomas (UST).

Prior to his present assignment at the PCG, Garcia was the Officer-In-Charge in December 2016 - January 2018 and served as Deputy Commandant for Administration (DCA).

He was also assigned as Commander of the Coast Guard Maritime Safety Services Command (MSSC), Coast Guard Marine Environmental Protection Command (MEPCOM), Coast Guard Education and Training Command (CGETC), and Coast Guard Weapons, Communications, Electronics and Information Systems Command (CGWEISC), as well as District Commander of four Coast Guard Districts -- National Capital Region, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, Legazpi City in Albay, and San Fernando in La Union.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1088455

Wounded troops get Christmas gifts

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2019): Wounded troops get Christmas gifts (By Priam Nepomuceno)



VISIT TO WOUNDED HEROES. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana shares a light moment with a wounded soldier at the Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City on Tuesday (Dec. 10, 2019). Lorenzana led the gift-giving activity for 36 soldiers wounded in action in recognition of their valuable service to the country. (Photo courtesy of Army Chief Public Affairs Office)

In recognition of their service to the country, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana gave Christmas gifts to 36 soldiers who were wounded in action.

The gift-giving took place at the Army General Hospital in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, said PA spokesperson Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala.

The activity is part of the DND Christmas tradition project called "KAPAGDAKA" (Kapakanan at Gabay sa Dating Kaanyuan) that promotes the welfare of persons with disabilities particularly with the soldiers who were injured during their mission.

PA chief Lt. Gen. Gilbert Gapay assisted Lorenzana in the giving of grocery items and cash incentives to the 36 wounded soldiers, who were with their dependents.

“Ito po’y nagbibigay sa amin ng tuwa at moral na kami po ay nabibigyan ng pamasko. Kami po ay nagpapasalamat sa mga binigay niya na aginaldo. Kami rin po ay natutuwa na kami po ay binigyan niya ng pansin at halaga (This gives us happiness and boosts our morale. We thank them for these Christmas gifts. We are happy because we feel that we are valued and given attention),” Sgt. Renato Eucogco, who is currently recovering at the hospital after he lost his legs during the Marawi Siege in 2017, said.

The DND chief said "KAPAGDAKA" also has additional programs like the distribution of wheelchairs and assistive devices; livelihood trainings for wounded-in-action (WIA) soldiers and their dependents; skills development opportunities to equip the WIA as they return or get discharged from the service; and other future programs that will further provide assistance to the wounded troops.

“Let me express my most serious thanks to you all for your great service to the nation, even risking your lives to serve our country and the people. I hope that you find comfort with the assurance that the government is at your back to support you and your families. You may have lost or injured a part of your body, but your spirit has definitely become stronger,” Lorenzana added. (

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1088449

Navy’s BRP Conrado Yap to secure Palawan waters

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2019): Navy’s BRP Conrado Yap to secure Palawan waters (By Priam Nepomuceno)



BRP Conrado Yap. (PNA photo by Priam Nepomuceno)

The Philippine Navy (PN) will deploy its anti-submarine corvette, the BRP Conrado Yap (PS-39), to help secure Palawan waters.

In an update Tuesday, Navy flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad said the South Korean-donated vessel is ideal for the "rough waters of Palawan".

BRP Conrado Yap is the former Pohang-class corvette ROKS Chungju.

Also, having BRP Conrado Yap based in Palawan will allow the ship to help ongoing efforts to eradicate piracy in the Celebes and Sulu Seas due to its proximity.

Empedrad said BRP Conrado Yap will augment one of the Del Pilar-class offshore patrol vessel and the World War II-era Rizal-class minesweepers securing the waters.

Pohang-class corvettes, especially those designated as Flight II, are optimized for anti-submarine warfare missions.

The ship is armed with two 76mm Oto Melara automatic guns, two Oto Breda 40mm light cannons, depth-charge racks, and two triple torpedo tubes and surveillance systems like radar and sonar.

BRP Conrado Yap was formally turned over and commissioned to the PN last August 5 during short ceremonies at Jinhae Naval Base in Changwon City, South Korea.

The ship measures 88.3 meters long, with a beam of 10 meters and draft of 2.9 meters with displacement at 1,216 tons full load and is rated for a crew of 118 personnel and can sustain operational presence for 20 days.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1088453

Duterte vows support for retired MUP, dependents of fallen troops

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2019): Duterte vows support for retired MUP, dependents of fallen troops (By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos)



BENEFITS FOR MUP, FALLEN SOLDIERS. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte receives a plaque of appreciation from the beneficiaries of the killed-in-action (KIA) soldiers and killed-in-police operation (KIPO) personnel under the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program during the Thanksgiving party at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday (Dec. 10, 2019). The President promised to speed up the government’s assistance for retired military personnel, as well as the dependents of fallen soldiers and policemen. (Presidential Photo)

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday promised to speed up the government’s assistance for retired military personnel, as well as the dependents of fallen soldiers and policemen, Malacañang said in a press statement.

Duterte made the commitment during a thanksgiving party held at Malacañan Palace on Tuesday night.

The commander-in-chief sought the immediate distribution of pension differential for retired personnel of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), as he acknowledged their significant contributions in securing the nation, upholding the rule of law, and defending the country’s democratic institutions, the Palace said.

“The Chief Executive assured the members of the AFP that the administration will remain steadfast in protecting and advancing their welfare through modernization, capacity-enhancing initiatives, and provision of benefits for their families,” it said in a statement released late Tuesday.

“Responding to concerns raised by the soldiers, he vowed to expedite the release of the pension differentials of retired enlisted personnel,” Malacañang added.

In October, the Department of Budget and Management announced that around PHP22.3 billion has been released to cover the pension differential of military and uniformed personnel retirees, pursuant to the increased base pay of those in active services.

The amount has been released to the Department of National Defense, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority, and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for pension differentials of their retirees for the period of June to December 2019.

Comfortable lives for dependents of fallen troops

Meantime, Duterte also pledged that dependents of military and police officers killed in action would get support through the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CBSP), the Palace said in a separate statement on Wednesday.

“President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday assured the dependents of killed-in-action soldiers and killed-in-police operations (KIA-KIPO) of government assistance to attain comfortable lives,” Malacañang said.

“Despite the challenges ahead, the President has expressed optimism that with the steadfast dedication and firm leadership that those organizations have displayed, the government will not waver on its promise of uplifting the welfare of the people, especially those who have sacrificed their lives in order to protect and serve the country,” it added.

Under the CSBP, dependents of fallen soldiers and policemen will receive financial, employment, livelihood, educational, housing and healthcare assistance.

Malacañang said the President thanked the DILG, the AFP, the Philippine National Police, and other concerned government agencies for ensuring the proper implementation of CSBP.

“The administration will continue to do its best to honor the KIA soldiers and KIPO officers’ memory by staying true to the commitment of upholding the country’s sovereignty, preventing lawless violence, and protecting democratic institutions,” Duterte, as quoted by Malacañang, said.

AFP Sergeant Majors lauded

Duterte also vowed to institutionalize CSBP before his term ends, in a bid to ensure that the program will also cover personnel from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, the Bureau of Fire Protection, and the PCG, the Palace noted.

Malacañang said the Chief Executive also took time to acknowledge the contributions of AFP Council of Sergeant Majors for the improvement of the country’s armed services.

“During the thanksgiving gathering with the AFP Council of Sergeant Majors in Malacañang, President Duterte expressed his gratitude to the council for its dedication to boost the morale and ensuring the welfare of the enlisted personnel of the AFP,” it said.

“The President highlighted the council’s vital role in steering the direction and performance of AFP’s enlisted personnel within their respective units,” it added.

The Sergeant Majors of the AFP serve as the bridge of the AFP enlisted personnel and the Corps of Non-Commissioned Officers to the AFP Chief of Staff and to the Officer Corps.

They ensure that the concerns and welfare of the troops down to the lowest foot soldier are known to the AFP leadership and are addressed appropriate.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1088451

Good governance key to peaceful, progressive communities

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2019): Good governance key to peaceful, progressive communities



GOOD GOVERNANCE. Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. delivers his keynote message during the “Gawad Galing Barangay 2019” held in Malolos, Bulacan on Tuesday (Dec. 10, 2019). Galvez underscored that good governance should be among the foundations of a peaceful and progressive nation. (Photo courtesy of OPAPP)
MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan -- Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. underscored that good governance should be among the foundations of a peaceful and progressive nation.

“Naniniwala po kami na bilang mga frontliners ng komunidad, ang good governance ang susi sa pagtugon sa mga isyu sa komunidad at kabuhayan (As frontliners of your communities, we believe that good governance is key in resolving issues in your communities and livelihood),” Galvez said in his keynote message during the “Gawad Galing Barangay 2019” held in this city on Tuesday.

“Sapagkat ang maayos at tapat na paglilingkod ng mga kawani ng gobyerno -- mula sa pinakataas hanggang sa barangay -- ay magsisilbing pundasyon ng isang mapayapa at progresibong bansa (The honest service of government employees from the highest level down to the barangays will serve as the foundation of a peaceful and progressive nation),” he pointed out.

The Gawad Galing Barangay is a competition spearheaded by the provincial government of Bulacan which aims to both showcase and recognize the best governance practices of barangays in the province.

The award has three categories: 1) Parangal sa Natatanging Gawaing Pambarangay; 2) Parangal sa mga Natatanging Lingkod Barangay; and 3) Parangal sa mga Natatanging Volunteer Workers at Volunteer Groups.

Chairperson Ryan P. Espiritu of Barangay Poblacion, Pulilan, bagged the “Natatanging Punong Barangay” award. He launched an anti-drug advocacy program dubbed ‘Katiwasayan at Kaayusan at Kalikasan at Kapaligiran.’

The innovative program encourages residents to become health and environmental advocates and at the same time help barangay officials maintain peace and order and join the crusade against illegal substance abuse.

The Parangal sa Natatanging Gawaing Pambarangay award went to: ‘Tara Na Tarcan Tungo sa Malinis na Kapaligiran’ of Barangay Tarcan, Baliwag; ‘Mabuting Pamamahala’ of Barangay Caingin, Malolos City and Barangay Tibig, Bulakan; and “Luntiang Kapaligiran Para sa Malusog na Pamayanan”: Bio Intensive Organic Gardening of Barangay Basuit, San Ildefonso.

Meanwhile, the ‘Buklod Lingap Foundation of Bulacan, Inc.’ of Barangay Sta. Barbara, Baliwag won the categories for best volunteer workers and volunteer groups.

“Nawa’y ang mga nakatanggap ng parangal sa araw na ito ay magsilbing inspirasyon sa ating lahat. Sa mga kawani at opisyal ng barangay sa buong bansa, nawa’y gawin nila ang kanilang mga trabaho ng mahusay at gamitin ang kanilang mga posisyon upang paunlarin at panatilihin ang katahimikan sa kanilang mga komunidad. (I hope that our awardees today will serve as an inspiration to everyone. It is our hope that barangay workers and officials throughout the nation will do their best to perform their duties and to use their positions to help maintain peace and order in your communities),” Galvez said.

“Bilang isang Bulakenyo, ako po ay nandito para suportahan kayo (As a fellow Bulakenyo, I am here to support you),” he said.

Galvez, who hails from Bustos, Bulacan, was appointed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as the Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) for Region 3.

Under Executive Order 70, the CORDS serves as a mechanism of the national government to strengthen the implementation of anti-insurgency efforts throughout the country.

In the same event, Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando noted that the main role of barangay local government units is to ensure that much-needed government services are provided to residents in a timely, efficient, and responsive manner.

“Kayo (barangay workers) ang mga lingkod na abot-kamay ng ating mga kababayan. Kayo po ang unang hanay ng depensa sa anumang panganib, sa pag-lunas sa may karamdaman, at takbuhan sa ano mang pangangailangan(You are the government workers who most accessible to our countrymen. You are the first line of defense during trying times, and attend to the sick and other needs of your constituents),” Fernando said.

“Hindi po matatawaran nino man ang inyong gampanin para sa kabutihan ng ating pamayanan (Nothing compares to your crucial roles in making sure that the well-being of our communities is achieved),” he added.

A plaque of appreciation was awarded to Galvez for keynoting the event.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1088466

Mindanao checkpoints to continue even without martial law

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2019): Mindanao checkpoints to continue even without martial law (By Priam Nepomuceno)



AFP spokesperson Marine Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo. (File photo)

Checkpoint operations in Mindanao will continue despite the lifting of martial law by year-end.

"Well definitely checkpoints are going to continue, after all even without the martial law, checkpoints are there," Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Marine Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said in an interview with CNN Philippines' "The Source" Wednesday.

Arevalo was responding to questions on how Mindanao will look with the lifting of martial law.
He added the military will not be putting its guard down even with the improved security situation in Mindanao.

The AFP earlier welcomed President Rodrigo R. Duterte's decision heeding its recommendation not to extend martial law in Mindanao.

"The AFP was among security-related agencies that were consulted as to whether or not martial law will be extended. And we’re pleased that our recommendation for the non-extension of martial law was considered by the Commander-in-Chief," Arevalo said.

In recommending the non-extension of martial law in Mindanao, the AFP cited the following reasons: Improved security climate in Mindanao; the continuous decline of the Islamic State-inspired local terrorist groups; and the need to further promote an environment more conducive to economic activities as it did in terms of increase in trade and commerce in Mindanao.

"We will continue to collaborate with local chief executives, and the people in the communities in the conduct of our current activities to sustain these gains brought about by martial law," Arevalo said.

He added the AFP will continue to pursue its advocacy towards the amendment of the Human Security Act into an Anti-Terrorism Law that will not be too restrictive to security forces but has more teeth to prevent or counter-terrorism.

Martial law in the southern part of the country will expire on December 31.

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte was optimistic that state forces are on top of the situation to maintain peace and order in Mindanao even without the implementation of martial law.

He likewise assured Mindanao residents that any impending major threat in the besieged region "would be nipped in the bud".

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1088494

7 PNP execs designated to new posts

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 11, 2019): 7 PNP execs designated to new posts (By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan)



PNP officer-in-charge, Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa. (File photo)

MANILA -- Seven senior officials were included in the latest reshuffle at the Philippine National Police (PNP).

PNP officer-in-charge, Lt. Gen. Archie Gamboa approved the designation of Brig. Gen. Manuel Abu, as the new director of the Headquarters Support Service (HSS) effective Wednesday.

Abu served as Deputy Director of the PNP Special Action Force and former executive officer of the PNP Directorate for Police Community Relations.

Under his watch, he will lead the HSS to implement policies, rules and regulations governing the daily activities inside Camp Rafael T. Crame, providing an environment that is conducive to the efficient and effective pursuance of the PNP mission and functions.

Brig. Gen. Elmedio B. Tagra of the PNP Directorate for Intelligence has been designated as the deputy director of the Civil Security Group.

Meanwhile, the other senior officials who assumed new posts effective Wednesday are Col. Benjamin Acorda, acting executive Officer of the Directorate for Intelligence; Col. Luisito Magnaye, acting deputy director of the PNP Special Action Force; Col. Rommel Francisco Marbil, Chief of Staff of the Civil Security Group, and Col. Ronaldo Cabral acting deputy regional director for Operations of the Police Regional Office (PRO) 10.

Col. Ferdinand Sifuentes, meanwhile, was named acting deputy regional director for Administration of the PRO 10 effective December 17.

Gamboa said the latest round of reorganization manifests the continuing reform in the command structure of the 195,000-strong police force under his leadership.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1088489

CPP/NDF-Negros: Dugang maghiliusa kag padayon nga ipakig-away ang tawhanon nga kinamatarung

NDF-Negros propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Dec 10, 2019): Dugang maghiliusa kag padayon nga ipakig-away ang tawhanon nga kinamatarung

BAYANI OBRERO

SPOKESPERSON

NDF-NEGROS

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC FRONT OF THE PHILIPPINES

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Sa ika-71 nga tuig sang Pagkalibutanon nga adlaw sang tawhanon nga kinamatarung, indi lang kita magkomerar sang deklarasyon sang mga sibil, politikal, ekonomiko kag demokratiko nga kinamatarung kundi padayon nga pakig-awayan ang paglapak sini kag sukton ang hustisya nga ginadingut sang inutil nga gobyerno sa idalum sang korap, tiraniko kag berdugo nga paghari sang US-Duterte nga rehimen.

Sa masobra tatlo ka tuig nga pagpungko ni Duterte sa pwesto iya ginbuyagyag ang iya kaugalingon bilang imahe kag tuta sang imperyalistang US, despotiko nga agalon mayduta kag dalagku komprador burgesya. Patraydor nga ginpalarga ang todo-gyera nga nagwasak sa kabuhi kag palangabuhi-an sang pumuluyong Pilipino. Madata nga militarisasyon kag kontra-pumuluyo kag paantus nga mga patakaran ang iya sabat sa nagalala nga gutom kag kapigaduhon sa pungsod.

Sini lang Disyembre 8, 2019, gin-abduct si Rosel Cabusog, 23 anyos nga taga-Manjuyod, Negros Oriental sang mga elemento sang 94th Infantry Battalion kag tubtub subong wala pa gihapon makita. Dugang ini nga kaso sa paglapas sang tawhanon nga kinamatarung nga sa Negros idalum sang rehimen Duterte naglab-ot na sa 89 nga biktima sang politikal nga pagpamatay kag 95 nga bilanggong pulitikal nga biktima sang patu-patu nga mga kaso kag planted nga mga ebidensya.

Sa pihak sang mapintas kag sistematiko nga pagpang-atake sang pasista nga estado sa idalum sang madinugu-on nga de facto martial law, maisog nga gin-atubang sang bug-os nga Negrosanon ang halit nga gindala sini sa balayon sang Executive Order 70 ukon “whole of nation approach” kag sang Memorandum Order 32. Agud hinabonan ang sobra-sobra nga mga pagpang-abuso sa diin ginakondena na sang pumuluyo sa bilog kalibutan, padayon ang mga iskemang fake news, persona non grata kag medals of “dis-honor” sang manugpatay kag butigon nga AFP/PNP.

Nagahiliusa ang hanay sang mga mangunguma, mamumugon sa uma, mamumugon, imol nga taga-syudad, kabataan kag estudyante, mga aktibista, human rights lawyer, propesyunal, tawong simbahan kag kauturan sa mas-midya sa nagakusog nga panawagan nga maghimakas agud paslawon ang diktadurya nga paghari sa Isla. Naga-ani ini sang madamu nga suporta kabahin diri ang pagpakig-isa sang indi magnubo sa 64 ka mga kongresista nga nagpirma sang resolusyon agud i-preserba ang demokrasya sa pagpahayag kag untaton ang pagpang-atake sa mga pumuluyo diri sa isla sang Negros.

Ang pumuluyong Pilipino naghandum sang makatarungan nga kalinong kag matuod nga kahilwayan. Apang ang nabanhaw nga interes ni Duterte sa peace talks sa tunga sang GRP-NDFP nanimaho sang pakana para mahatagan rason ang masunod nga pagsingki sang mga atake batuk sa pumuluyo. Dapat bantayan ang ginahambal sang Malacanañg nga indi na magpalawig sang martial law sa Mindanao bangud posible isunod sini ang mas makahalalit nga pagdeklara sang martial law sa bilog nga pungsod.

Dapat nga padayon nga ilunsar ang nagkalain-lain nga porma sang paghimakas agud ma-angkon ang aton ekonomiko nga kinamatarung paagi sa pagpamatuk sa nagalala nga mga neoliberal nga polisiya dala sang export-oriented kag import-dependent nga klase sang ekonomiya, atrasado nga agrikultura kag dominasyon sang mga multi-nasyunal nga mga korporasyon. Padayon sa paghiwat sang madinalag-on nga mga paghulag agud depensahan ang sibil, politikal kag demokratiko nga mga panawagan sang mga pumuluyo.

Ang rebolusyonaryong kahublagan sa Negros upod sa pumuluyong Pilipino determinado nga pasingki-on ang pagsulong sang pungsodnon demokratiko nga rebolusyon nga nagatib-ong sang makasahi nga interes sang sahing pigos kag ginahimuslan para maagum ang matuod nga reporma sa duta, pungsodnon nga industriyalisasyon kag hustisya-sosyal nga amu ang sabat sa ugat sang armadong komplikto nga nagaluntad sa pungsod. Ubos-kusog nga maghimakas agud depensahan ang aton mga kinamatarung kag paslawon ang de facto martial law sa Negros kag sa bilog Pilipinas!

https://cpp.ph/statement/dugang-maghiliusa-kag-padayon-nga-ipakig-away-ang-tawhanon-nga-kinamatarung/

CPP/NDF-ST: Papanagutin ang AFP-PNP sa patuloy na pagbinbin ng mga labi ni Kasamang Ermin Bellen

NDF-Southern Tagalog propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Dec 10, 2019): Papanagutin ang AFP-PNP sa patuloy na pagbinbin ng mga labi ni Kasamang Ermin Bellen

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC FRONT OF THE PHILIPPINES

PATNUBAY DE GUIA

NDF-SOUTHERN TAGALOG

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Mariing kinokondena ng National Democratic Front of the Philippines-Southern Tagalog (NDFP-ST) ang rehimeng Duterte sa kawalan ng habag at di makataong pagkakait sa pamilya na makuha ang mga labi ng kanilang mahal sa buhay. Ginigipit at iniipit ng 2nd ID at 80th IB ng Philippine Army ang mga kapamilya para patuloy na bimbinin ang bangkay nina Kasamang Ermin Bellen at Lucio Simburoto. Ang nasabing mga kasama ay kabilang sa tatlong minasaker ng pinagsanib na tropa ng 80th IBPA at PNP Region IV-A sa Sierra Vista Subdivision, Barangay Cupang, Antipolo City nuong madaling araw ng Disyembre 5, 2019.

Mariin din naming binabatikos ang talamak na tiwaling iskema sa AFP at PNP na pinagkikitaan ang mga pabuya na nakapatong sa mga nasa listahan ng kanilang mga wanted sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng pangalan ng mga ito sa kanilang mga napapatay sa operasyon tulad ng paggamit sa pangalang Armando Lazarte na hindi ang tunay na identidad ni Kasamang Ermin Bellen.

Walang kahihiyang ginagamit na kundisyon ng 80th IBPA na para makuha ng asawa ang labi ni Kasamang Ermin Bellen ay dapat pumayag silang lagdaan ang death certificate sa pangalan ni Armando Lazarte. Ito’y sa kabila na mismong asawa na nya ang nagpapatunay ng kanyang pagkatao.

Sa kabila nito, kung anu-ano pang mga rekisitos ang hinihingi na mahirap na maiprodyus agad sa mga pagkakataong ito. Pilit na pinaaamin sa kaanak na si Kasamang Ermin ay si Armando Lazarte kung nais ng mga itong mairelis na ang kanyang labi. Si Armando Lazarte ay nasa wanted list ng AFP/PNP at may patong na malaking halaga sa ulo buhay man o patay.

Wala kaming nakikitang dahilan dito kundi ang paghahabol ng mga kawatan at mersenaryong opisyal ng AFP ng promosyon at sa paghahati-hatiang malaking pabuya na nakapatong sa ulo ni Armando Lazarte. Ito lang ang tanging dahilan kung kaya’t sinasabi sa pamilya na madali nilang makukuha ang bangkay sa kundisyong sasailalim ito sa pangalang Armando Lazarte at hindi ni Kasamang Ermin Bellen. Binalaan din ang pamilyang huwag na huwag didikit sa Karapatan kung nais nitong makuha ang kaanak.

Malinaw na pinatay ng pinagsanib na tropa ng 80th IB at PNP Regiona IV-A si Kasamang Ermin Bellen para makuha ang pabuyang nakapatong sa ulo sa kung sinumang Armando Lazarte na kanilang ipinalalabas sa midya na napatay.

Sa patuloy na pagkakait na makuha ng pamilya ang mga labi ni Ka Ermin Bellen, minsan pang pinatunayan ang pagiging di-makatao, kriminal, mersenaryo at pasista ng AFP at PNP. Palibhasa’y mga sinanay sa doktrina bilang mga bayaran at mersenaryo, wala ni anumang bahid ng pagrespeto o pagkilala man lang sa kaugalian at tradisyon, sa karapatan ng pamilya na makuha ang bangkay ng kanilang kaanak at mahal sa buhay upang mabigyan ito ng disenteng burol, matunghayan ang kanyang labi sa huling pagkakataon ng mga kamag-anak, kaibigan at mga masang nagmamahal sa kasama hanggang sa paghahatid sa kasama sa kanyang huling hantungan. Pinatay na nga’t sukat, nais pang pagkakitaan ng buhong na AFP at PNP ang bangkay ni Kasamang Ermin Bellen.

Ang pangyayaring ito ay mahahalintulad sa insidente sa Oriental Mindoro na matagal ding ibininbin at ipinagkait ni Gen. Teofilo, pinuno ng 203rd Bde ng Philippine Army at ng PNP Mimaropa sa mga kamag-anak ang mga labi ng tatlong kasamang nasawi sa labanan sa Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro nuong Hunyo 2019. Matagal ding bininbin ang bangkay ni Alcosa na pilit na ipinalalabas ng kaaway na si Bonifacio Magramo alyas Eboy na isang mataas na opisyal ng NPA sa rehiyon. Nagpataw din ang AFP at PNP ng kundisyon na papayag lang silang ibigay sa pamilya ang labi ni Alcosa sa kundisyong pipirma ang pamilya sa dokumento kung saan nakasaad ang pangalan ni Bonifacio Magramo at hindi ang kanilang kaanak na si Alcos. Malinaw na pabuya na nakapatong sa ulo ni Bonifacio Magramo at promosyon ang habol ng kaaway kung kaya’t pilit nilang pinalalabas na si Bonifacio ang bangkay na kanilang pinaslang at hindi si Alcosa.

Dahil sa malakas na presyur ng kilusang masa at pamilya, napilitan din ang kaaway na ibigay ang mga labi ni Kasamang Alcosa sa pamilya.

Sinasabi ng mga operatiba ng AFP at PNP na lehitimo ang kanilang operasyon laban kina Ermin Bellen at dalawa pa niyang kasama dahil sa mayroon silang hawak na warrant of arrest (WOA) para isilbi sa kasama. Hinahamon namin ang AFP at PNP na ilabas ang WOA kay Kasamang Ermin Bellen kung totoo ang kanilang sinasabi na armado sila ng utos mula sa korte.
Kung sakali mang may WOA si Kasamang Ermin Bellen, walang dahilan ang AFP at PNP na sila’y imasaker. Hindi armado ang mga kasama at walang naganap na labanan sa lugar. Sinalbeyds ang tatlong kasama sa mismong bahay na kanilang tinitigilan. Hindi na nagawang makabangon ng mga kasama mula sa kanilang pagkakatulog nang sila ay pagbabarilin ng mga operatiba mula sa PNP/AFP.

Malaki ang ipaliliwanag at pananagutan ng mga operatiba ng 80th IBPA at PNP Region IV-A sakaling wala silang hawak na WOA kay Kasamang Ermin kundi ang kay Armando Lazarte.
Katarungan para sa mga martir na kasamang sina Ermin Bellen, Jose Villahermosa at Lucio Simburoto. ###

https://cpp.ph/statement/papanagutin-ang-afp-pnp-sa-patuloy-na-pagbinbin-ng-mga-labi-ni-kasamang-ermin-bellen/

CPP/NPA-Quezon: Ipagbunyi ang buhay-at-kamatayang pakikibaka ni Ka Romano!

NDF-Southern Tagalog propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Dec 10, 2019): Ipagbunyi ang buhay-at-kamatayang pakikibaka ni Ka Romano!

CLEO DEL MUNDO

SPOKESPERSON

NPA-QUEZON

APOLONIO MENDOZA COMMAND

NEW PEOPLE'S ARMY

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Pulang Saludo sa Tatlong Martir ng Antipolo

Nagbibigay ng pinakamataas na pagpupugay ang Apolonio Mendoza Command-NPA at ang buong rebolusyunaryong kilusan sa lalawigan ng Quezon kina Kasamang Ermin Bellen, mas kilalang Ka Romano at sa dalawa pang kasamang sina Jose Villahermosa at Lucio Simburoto.

Sila ay namartir noong Disyembre 5, 2019 sa Barangay Cupang ng Antipolo City matapos paslangin ng mga pulis at sundalo sa isang mala-Tokhang na reyd .

Labis-labis ang pagkilalang ibinibigay ng mamamayan ng Quezon sa mahalagang ambag ni Ka Romano sa pagsusulong ng armadong pakikibaka sa lalawigan. Sa panahon ng kanyang pamumuno bilang kadre ng Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas at kumander ng NPA, tinipon at pinagmartsa nya sa iisang landas ang rebolusyunaryong puwersa sa bahagi ng hangganang Quezon, Rizal at Laguna para dalhin ang digmang bayan sa isang antas na gumimbal sa pasistang tropa at naghaharing uri ng kasalukuyan at mga nagdaang rehimen.

Lahat ng kampanyang supresyon na inilunsad ng Armed Forces of the Philippines sa erya ng digma na pinamunuan ni Ka Romano ay matapang na hinarap at binigo ng rebolusyunaryong mamamayan. Sa kaigtingan ng mga focused military operation, ang mga yunit ng NPA sa pamumuno ni Ka Romano ang nakapagtala ng matutunog at matatagumpay na taktikal na opensiba na puminsala sa pasistang tropa, at mga aksyong pamamarusa na nagbigay katarungan sa mamamayan mula sa pagsasamantala at pang-aapi ng naghaharing uri.

Pinakasariwa sa alaala ng katutubong Dumagat at Remontado at iba pang maralita sa kanayunan ng North Quezon ang magiting na paglaban sa pagtatayo ng mapaminsalang proyektong Kaliwa Dam. Hanggang kasalukuyan, magiting na tumitindig ang mamamayan para tutulan at labanan ang Kaliwa dam. Isa ito sa iniwang pamana ni Ka Romano sa kanyang pagkamartir.

Hindi ka malilimutan ng uring api na iyong pinagsilbihan, kasamang Romano! Kasabay ng aming pagluluksa sa iyong kamatayan ang pagdiriwang din sa kaisa-isang buhay na walang pag-iimbot mong inialay para sa ating mahal na bayang Pilipinas!

Buhay ang iyong alaala na nananahan sa bawat puso ng mamamayan ng Quezon!

Pangakong ipagpapatuloy namin ang iyong naputol na gawain sa pagrerebolusyon at dadalhin ito sa mas maraming tagumpay!



https://cpp.ph/statement/ipagbunyi-ang-buhay-at-kamatayang-pakikibaka-ni-ka-romano/

CPP/NDF-ST: Gunitain ang Pandaigdigang Araw ng Karapatang Tao na may ibayong determinasyong lumaban sa pasistang rehimeng US-Duterte

NDF-Southern Tagalog propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Dec 10, 2019): Gunitain ang Pandaigdigang Araw ng Karapatang Tao na may ibayong determinasyong lumaban sa pasistang rehimeng US-Duterte

PATNUBAY DE GUIA

NDF-SOUTHERN TAGALOG
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC FRONT OF THE PHILIPPINES

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Mahigpit na nakikiisa ang National Democratic Front of the Philippines-Southern Tagalog (NDFP-ST) sa sambayanang Pilipino sa paggunita at pagdiriwang sa Pandaigidigang Araw ng Karapatang Tao ngayong Disyembre 10, 2019. Ipinapaabot din namin ang mahigpit na pakikiisa sa lahat ng mga inaapi’t pinagsasamantalahang mamamayan ng atrasadong mga bayan sa daigdig na patuloy na nakikibaka para sa pambansang kalayaan at demokrasya laban sa imperyalismo, pyudalismo at burukratang kapitalismo. Ito’y araw ng paggunita sa maningning na tagumpay ng mamamayan ng daigdig sa proseso ng kanilang magigiting na pakikibaka laban sa iba’t ibang anyo ng makauri at pambansang pang-aapi, pagsasamantala at diskriminasyon at para sa pagkakamit ng pambansang kalayaan, demokrasya at sosyalismo.

Bagama’t nagpapatuloy ang malawakang paglabag sa karapatang pantao, kagutuman at pang-aapi sa daigdig, maituturing pa ring mahalagang pangyayari ang paglalabas ng Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) ng United Nations noong Disyembre 10, 1948 na taunang ginugunita at ipinagdiriwang sa iba’t ibang panig ng daigdig. Nabibigyan nito ng pagkakataon na maiparating ng mamamayan ng daigdig ang kanilang mga hinaing para ipanawagan ang pagwawakas sa pang-aapi at pagsasamantala, ang pagwakas sa anumang uri ng paglabag sa karapatang pantao at maisulong ang kanilang simulain para sa pambansang kalayaan at demokrasya laban sa imperyalismo at lahat ng uri ng reaksyon.

Kaya’t napakahalaga para sa sambayanang Pilipino na taun-taon ginugunita ang pandaigdigang araw ng karapatang tao, sa pamamagitan ng iba’t ibang anyo ng sama-samang pagkilos, upang patuloy na maiparating sa pamahalaan ang mga kahilingan ng taumbayan para sa lupa, trabaho, nakabubuhay na sahod, libre at murang pabahay, libre o abot kamay na serbisyo publiko at higit sa lahat ang igiit ang pagkilala at pagrespeto ng estado sa kanilang likas na mga demokratikong karapatan at interes. Mahalaga ding maiparating sa pasistang rehimeng US-Duterte na hindi kailanman masisindak, matatakot, mapapaatras at mapapatahimik ang mga grupo at organisasyon na nagsusulong at nagtatanggol sa karapatang tao kahit sa kabila ng mga malulupit na bira at atake na pinakakawalan ng kanyang pasistang rehimen laban sa mamamayan.

Samantalahin natin ang paggunita sa pandaigdigang araw ng karapatang tao para lalong pahigpitin ang hanay at ibayong magpalakas upang matatag na harapin ang mga panibagong hamon sa pagsusulong at pagtatanggol sa karapatang tao sa darating na mga taon. Kailangang muling pagtibayin ang komitment at determinasyon ng bawat isa upang maitaas ang antas ng aktibismo sa pagtataguyod at pagtatanggol sa karapatang tao. Muling pagtibayin ang pangako sa bayan na isagawa ng walang takot at kapaguran ang paghahanap ng katarungan sa lahat ng mga naging biktima ng paglabag sa karapatang tao lalo na sa kasalukuyang panahon ng paghahari ng pasistang rehimeng US-Duterte na wala ni katiting na pagkilala o pagrespeto sa karapatang tao ng kanyang mamamayan. Kailangan ang ibayong katapangan at katatagan.

Itinuturing ni Duterte ang mga nagtataguyod at nagtatanggol sa karapatang tao bilang mga kaaway ng estado at sa gayun maging target ng kanyang pasismo. Nagagawa ng mga armadong pwersa at mga berdugong ahente ng pasistang rehimeng Duterte ang mga paglabag sa karapatang tao nang walang patumangga at walang pinangangambahan dahil sa suporta na tinatamasa nila mula kay Duterte.

Sa panahon ni Duterte, hindi lang mga pangkaraniwang mamamayan ang naging biktima ng mga pagpaslang at iba pang paglabag sa karapatang tao. Maging ang mga grupo’t indibidwal na tagapagtaguyod at tagapagtanggol sa karapatang tao ay naging target ng demonisasyon, red-tagging, intimidasyon, panggigipit at marami ang ikinukulong batay sa pampulitikang paniniwala at mga gawa-gawang kaso. Ngunit ang pinakamasahol sa mga ito ay ang dumaraming bilang mula sa hanay nila ang nagiging biktima ng extra judicial killings (ejk’s) ng death squads ng pasistang rehimeng US-Duterte.

Nais din ni Duterte na takutin at patahimikin ang lahat ng mga kritiko na masugid na tumutuligsa sa kanyang paghahari kabilang ang mga progresibong grupo at partylist, media, taong simbahan, mga abugado at iba pang propesyunal at oposisyon. Dapat humanay ang mga grupong ito sa taumbayan sa pagbubuo ng isang malakas na anti-pasistang nagkakaisang prente para ibangga sa lantarang pasistang paghahari ni Duterte.

Muli naming hinihikayat ang lahat ng mga kaanak at biktima ng paglabag sa karapatang tao sa rehiyong Timog Katagalugan na makipag-ugnayan sa mga organisayon at grupo na nagtataguyod at nagtatanggol sa karapatang tao. Lumapit kayo sa kanila upang idulog at magpatulong sa pagsasampa ng reklamo laban sa mga indibidwal at opisyal ng AFP at PNP na pangunahing may kagagawan sa pagyurak at paglabag ng inyong mga karapatan. Nananawagan din kami sa mga kaanak at biktima ng kampanya laban sa iligal na droga ng pasistang rehimeng US-Duterte na idulog sa mga grupo at organisasyon ang inyong mga reklamo kabilang ang mga ebidensya upang maisama sa mga ipapadala sa International Criminal Court (ICC) kung saan may nakasampang reklamo kay Duterte na crimes against humanity dahil sa libu-libong namatay sa kanyang gera kontra droga na ang mga pangunahing biktima ay galing sa mahihirap na pamilya at komunidad.

Laging bukas din ang pinto ng rebolusyonaryong kilusan sa pagtanggap ng anumang mga reklamo at demanda laban sa mga indibidwal at opisyal ng AFP at PNP at sinuman na pangunahing pinagsususpetsahan na may kagagawan sa pagyurak at paglabag sa karapatang tao nila. Lubos kayong makakaasa, sa abot ng aming kakayanan, na pananagutin ang lahat ng mapatutunayang maysala sa ilalim ng batas at hustisya ng rebolusyonaryong gubyerno ng bayan. ###



https://cpp.ph/statement/gunitain-ang-pandaigdigang-araw-ng-karapatang-tao-na-may-ibayong-determinasyong-lumaban-sa-pasistang-rehimeng-us-duterte/

CPP/NDF: Kasamang Ermin “Ka Romano” Bellen at 2 pang kasamang pinaslang sa Antipolo Masaker, Martir ng Sambayanang Pilipino!

NDF propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Dec 10, 2019): Kasamang Ermin “Ka Romano” Bellen at 2 pang kasamang pinaslang
 sa Antipolo Masaker, Martir ng Sambayanang Pilipino!

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC FRONT OF THE PHILIPPINES

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Rebolusyonaryong Hustisya ang sigaw ng bayan para sa Antipolo 3!

Ipinaabot ng NDFP- Isla ng Palawan ang kanyang pinakamataas na pagkilala kay Kasamang Ermin “Ka Romano“Bellen, Ka Jose Villahermosa at Ka Lucio Simburoto sa kanilang taos-pusong paglilingkod sa masang inaapi at pinagsasamantalahan. Inspirasyon ng lahat ng nakikibakang mamamayang Palaweño lalo ng SUPOK o Rebolusyonaryong Organisasyon ng mga Katutubong Palaw’an ang mga pakikibakang pinangunahan ng mga kasamang martir lalo na ni Ka Romano. Punong puno ng talino, tapang at determinasyon lalo na ang pagsusulong ng laban ng mga katutubong Dumagat at Remontado at ng mga magsasaka’t maralita. Naipamalas niya ito sa pangunguna sa pagtutol sa mapaminsalang New Centennial Water Source—Kaliwa Dam Project at mga proyektong nakakasira ng kalikasan tulad ng quarry sa Montalban.

Tampok ang kanyang pamumuno at pagiging kadre upang mahusay niyang ikonsolida ang gawain, pagkaisahin ang kaisipan ng base at Bagong Hukbong bayan na ugitin ang landas ng pagsulong sa armadong paglaban na di–kailanman umatras o sumuko sa pasistang pananalakay ng militaristang rehimen ni Duterte. Ang pagdadalamhating ating nararamdaman ay bunga ng pagkawala ng isang tunay na may malasakit sa bayan at masang anakpawis.

Ang mga patak ng kanilang dugo ay ang tinta na panulat sa kasaysayan ng kabayanihan na siyang kanilang tunay na tatak ng pagiging rebolusyonaryo. Sadyang umaalimpuyo ang galit ng mamamayan sa isinagawang pag masaker kina Ka Romano at sa 2 pa nuong Disyembre 5 , ala una ng madaling araw sa Sierra Vista Subdivision, Brgy. Cupang, Antipolo City. Napakaduwag ng mga operatiba ng magkasanib na elemento ng 80th IBPA at PNP CALABARZON upang hindi man lamang bigyan ng pagkakataon sina ka Romano na ipagtanggol ang kanilang sarili.

Walang pakundangan pang naghabi ng mga kasinungalingan na umano’y lehitimong engkwentro ang naganap at nagtanim pa ng ebidensya tulad ng m16 at granada.
Istilong ala “tokhang” ang nasabing operasyon. Ang lagim ng pasismo ng AFP/PNP ay laging nasasalamin sa malubhang paglabag sa karapatang pantao, wala sa tamang pag-iral ang proseso ng batas at sa kultura ng pagpatay. Ito ang paraan kung paano nila nilapastanganan ang kahalagahan ng buhay ni Ka Romano at ng 2 pa niyang kasama.

Mariin naming kinukondena ang karahasang ito at ang tahasang pagtalikod, paglabag ng 2ndIDPA at PNP CALABARZON sa Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law o CARHRIHL na nilagdaan sa pagitan ng NDFP at GRP. Sa tiyak tulad ng iba pang may mga utang na dugo sa mamamayan, kakalingain at ipagtatanggol ang mga berdugo ng punong pasista—ang rehimeng Duterte.

Rebolusyonaryong hustisya ang isinisigaw ng taong bayan! Singilin at panagutin ang mga berdugo at mersenaryong 2nd IDPA at PNP CALABARZON na may malaking pananagutan sa masaker na ito! Muli, para kay Ka Romano, Ka Lucio at Ka Jose , rebolusyonaryong pagpupugay sa inyong kabayanihan! Hindi man namin kayo muling makakapiling, subalit hindi namin kayo malilimutan!

Mabuhay si Ka Romano at ang lahat ng martir ng sambayanan!
Mabuhay ang CPP-NPA-NDFP!
Isulong ang demokratikong rebolusyong bayan hanggang sa tagumpay!

https://cpp.ph/statement/kasamang-ermin-ka-romano-bellen-at-2-pang-kasamang-pinaslang%e2%80%a8-sa-antipolo-masaker-martir-ng-sambayanang-pilipino/

CPP/NDF-CNL:Resist Looming Tyranny & Human Rights Attack

NDF-CNL propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Dec 10, 2019): Resist Looming Tyranny & Human Rights Attack

CHRISTIANS FOR NATIONAL LIBERATION

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC FRONT OF THE PHILIPPINES

RENMIN MALAYA

SPOKESPERSON

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

CHRISTIANS FOR NATIONAL LIBERATION – NDFP

DECEMBER 10, 2019

” Human rights are not only violated by repression or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities.”. – Pope Francis

The Christians for National Liberation joins the international community this year 2019 in commemorating the 71st Anniversary of Human Rights Day. Pope Francis aptly describes human rights that include the unfair economic structures creating huge inequalities. Activities across the world are marked with protests to alert people of circumstances where human rights are not recognized or respected, or where these rights are not considered to be important.
For us here in the country, glaring inequalities is very obvious, the much talked about the cost of the “cauldron” for the Southeast Asian Games. The spiraling prices of basic commodities slowly dehumanizes majority who are poor. The President is not only lying about issues affecting the country, and his minions demonize and harass those who resist and expose the truth. The latest statistics provided by Karapatan Alliance for the Advancement of People’s Rights (Karapatan), 3rd quarter this year the administration for illegal arrests alone for Luzon 234, Visayas 423 and Mindanao has the highest 1,777or a total of 2.484. This statistics is in addition amidst the rampant, unabated killings of farmers, red-tagging of human rights defenders and has no qualms of victimizing anyone, including church people like the Rural Missionaries.

CNL condemn in the highest and strongest terms, how this administration is perpetrating the culture of impunity, and believes that state efforts to silence its critics are failing miserably, instead their voices are growing louder with every human rights violation instigated by the coercive apparatus of the state. What is inspiring is that fellow Christians have been awakened i.e. groups and sectors vowed to continue the fight of the Filipino masses to attain genuine social change. Together we will not allow the President to complete his establishment of a fascist dictatorship and kill us with bullets and worsening hunger and poverty.

We call on fellow Christians and faith believers to unite and Resist the Looming Tyranny and Human Rights Attack on the people.

Long live the People’s Democratic Revolution! !
Onward the people’s struggle towards national liberation!
https://cpp.ph/statement/resist-looming-tyranny-human-rights-attack/