DND chief vows more streamlined, transparent procurement

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 20, 2019): DND chief vows more streamlined, transparent procurement



The country's defense chief vowed to further streamline and rid the procurement process of corruption.

“The package here is that we will get the best equipment, the process is transparent and fair for everyone and at the end of the day, everybody should be happy. With this forum, we may able to have a seamless, trouble-free procurement process. Let’s work together, we assure the proponents that we will make the procurement process to be fair and we will see to it that corruption to be eliminated, practices of the past will not bother us again because we will have a more credible defense especially through the PN,” Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said in his speech at the Philippine Navy Procurement Forum on Tuesday.

The event, which was held at the Rizal Park Hotel, South Road Drive in Ermita, Manila, highlighted the means of collective effort as a primary key to ensure that the Navy’s procurement system is resistant to corruption -- with the proper institutions and mechanisms in place to deter it.

This system is integral to the PN to meet its national and regional security obligations, not only to address a wide range of threats, but also to become an indispensable tool for nation-building.

Around 300 participants from the Department of National Defense, General Headquarters, logistics officers from the Philippine Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as representatives from the local and foreign proponents of PN projects took part in this event.

The forum focused on the issues of procurement activities as part of the PN’s initiatives to strengthen systems and procedures to ensure check and balance and transparency in the procurement system.

“Today’s activity is a testament to the PN’s mission of ensuring that our procurement system is strategic and sustainable -- one that is not only responsive to our naval requirements, but more importantly free from corruption and other forms of malpractices," PN flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Robert Empedrad said.

The highlights of the forum are the inputs shared by the invited guest speakers, as well as the discussions that underscored the importance of a responsive procurement system for the strategic and operational needs of the Navy.

Col. De Silva Joe Ronesh, Defense Attaché of Singapore to the Philippines, shared the best practices within Singapore’s procurement systems, anti-corruption framework and innovative ways for acquisition and procurement that may be considered by the PN.

Meanwhile, the Navy's experiences on the procurement process were discussed by Commodore Alberto B. Carlos, the chairman of PN Bids and Awards Committee. He said the PN will establish a one-stop shop for all procurement needs of the Navy.

This is to ensure not only streamlined processes but of the system to be unified and centralized to avoid being tainted with any assumptions.

DND Assistant Secretary Jesus Rey R. Avilla highlighted the importance of the AFP’s Defense Acquisition System (DAS) on the PN’s acquisition to respond more effectively and efficiently to security challenges and defense needs.

Meanwhile, Director Amanella D. Arevalo of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) comprehensively appraised participants on DBM Execution of CY2019 Budget through the Annual Cash Based Appropriations, which puts emphasis on accelerating program delivery.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065069

Joma is the ‘brazen liar’, AFP execs say

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 20, 2019): Joma is the ‘brazen liar’, AFP execs say



Military officials on Wednesday dismissed Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chair Jose Maria "Joma" Sison's allegations that Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) deputy chief of staff for civil-military operations, Brig. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr., is a "brazen liar" for claiming that some militant organizations in the country are communist fronts.
"Between the two of them, (General) Parlade Jr. and Mr. Jose Sison, as to who is the "brazen liar", the latter definitely qualifies with flying colors," AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said.

"Mr. Sison has been in the business of prevarication since the CPP has been founded. The Party was able to survive for decades by perfecting the art of deception and perjury. So excellently that Mr. Sison himself believed his falsehood," he added in a text message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

Sison earlier called Parlade a "brazen liar" for claiming that patriotic and progressive organizations in the Philippines are communists for merely communicating with him as International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS) chairperson.
He added that the communication is merely an invitation for the 6th international assembly of the ILPS in Hongkong on June 23 to 26.

According to the IPLS website, "The Assembly Registration Fee is USD$ 350 and covers food and accommodation for the duration of the 6th Assembly (5 nights, four days) along with assembly materials and transport to and from Hong Kong International Airport."

Meanwhile, AFP public affairs office chief, Col. Noel Detoyato, said Sison's claim against Parlade is a "fallacy."

"Argumentum ad hominem. He is attacking the man instead of answering the issues and accusations. He must premise his arguments and answers based on logic and facts not on the circumstances of the man. But, with his age and his ignorance of the current situation in the Philippines, we have to understand his predicament," Detoyato said.

Parlade, on the other hand, said 50 years of lying has made Sison think that what he is saying is true.

"Fifty years of scamming people and organizations of funds that could have been put to better use like legitimate schools to educate children rather than radicalize and recruit them to become child warriors, agricultural assistance to farmers rather than combat boots for your Red fighters, genuine educational materials rather than radical literatures and manuals for future rebels. Billions wasted by you, Joma, for your lost cause, and fake advocacies," he added.

Sison is the founding chairman of the CPP, which along with its armed wing, he New People’s Army, has been listed as a terrorist organization by the United States and European Union.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065114

Mindanao IPs come forward, offer help to end insurgency

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 20, 2019): Mindanao IPs come forward, offer help to end insurgency



Screenshot from DWDD radio FB page

Worn out from the conflict brought by the communist movement in the region, some members of the indigenous people (IP) on Wednesday called on the government to intensify efforts to get rid of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army in Mindanao.

Datu Ramon Dayaan, in an interview with the DWDD radio on Monday, said he is willing to lend a hand to the government in ending the decades-long insurgency in area.

"Gusto na naming tapusin ang laban na ito dahil kami ang kawawa, kami ang pinapatay. Itong grupo namin, gusto naming tumulong sa gobyerno para kung may maitulong kami, itutulak namin para matapos na itong laban na ito (We would like to end this fight because we are ones badly affected, we are the ones who are killed. Our group wants to help the government to end this insurgency)," he said.

Another IP member, Datu Diolito Diarog, said dozens of IPs have been killed for the communists' cause and whenever they refuse to bow to the CPP-NPA and the laws it imposes.

"Ang nangyari sa ancestral domains, naging front. Mayroon na silang batas na in-impose sa tribo, kaya 'yong iba ayaw sumapi, 'yong iba takot kaya sumasapi (Our ancestral domains became fronts. They have laws they want to impose on the tribes so many joined [the communist movement] out of fear)," he said.

He said those who defy the communist laws were killed.

Although he fears for his life after coming forward, Diarog committed to testify against the group and asked the Armed Forces of the Philippines to guarantee their security once they return to their homes.

"Kami ay nakakaranas rin ng takot... Sana magkaroon din ng programa ang gobyerno para sa amin dahil talagang mapapatay kami pag-uwi namin (We also fear for our lives. We hope the government comes up with a program for us because we could be killed when we go back home," he said.

Dayaan shared similar sentiments but assured the government of his cooperation.

"Kung di naman ako aabot ng 200 years, ang importante may kabuluhan buhay ko na makatulong sa tao at matigil na ang NPA sa aming pamayanan (Even if I don't live up to 200 years old, what is important is that my life has meaning and I dedicate it to help my fellowmen and stop the NPA in our community)," he said.

Last year, tribal leaders representing the Mindanao Indigenous Peoples Council of Elders (MIPCEL) cited several human rights violations committed by the CPP-NPA against IPs.

The list called "17 atrocities" committed by the communist group was submitted to the Commission on Human Rights as well as the Philippine National Police, which is currently looking into the alleged violations by collating all affidavits of the tribal leaders and victims.

The 17 atrocities include the June 25, 1989 massacre in the village of Rano, Barangay Binaton, Digos, Davao del Sur, where 39 churchgoers were massacred by armed men believed to members of the NPA.

Records obtained from the Police Regional Office in Region-11 (Davao Region) showed there are already more than 300 IPs reported killed by the NPA from 1983 to 2007 -- most of them from Region 11 (114 killed) and Region 13 or Caraga Region with 110.

From 2012 to 2017, the recorded killings reached 87, PRO-11 records showed.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065128

PH first ASEAN nation to get excess Japanese defense equipment

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 20, 2019): PH first ASEAN nation to get excess Japanese defense equipment



Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday said the Philippines is very lucky as it is the first country in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to receive excess Japanese defense equipment.

He made this statement during the turn-over and acceptance ceremony for the UH-IH "Huey" spare parts donated by the Japan Ministry of Defense, which was held at the Haribon Hangar in Clark Air Base, Pampanga.

During the event, Lorenzana expressed the country's support to the recent amendment of the Japan Self Defence Force Act that would allow the Japanese government and its Ministry of Defense "the needed flexibility and allowance" for the Japanese military to play a "greater and increased role" in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific Region.

"With such growing Japanese role for regional security, the Philippines is very fortunate to be (the) very first country in the ASEAN Group of Nations to receive Japanese excess defense equipment," the DND chief said.

Moving forward, Lorenzana expressed hope that the increasing and growing defense alliance and close partnership between Manila and Tokyo would expand further in the years to come.

In line with this, Lorenzana said the Philippines is looking to acquire other excess defense equipment like radars and planes from Japan, which, he said, are still being discussed at this time.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065067

GRP panel to be reconstituted for localized peace talks

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 20, 2019): GRP panel to be reconstituted for localized peace talks

The termination of appointments of the members of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) Negotiating Panel will pave the way for the creation of an inclusive panel that will supervise localized peace engagements, Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. said on Wednesday.

Galvez said the composition of the new panel will be based on the Colombian model which includes representatives from different sectoral groups, local government units, and the military whose presence are essential to the peace negotiations.

“The discontinuance of the services of the members of the GRP panel is in line with the termination of peace talks with the NDFP (National Democratic Front Panel). But we will reconstitute the panel at a national scope in accordance with the whole-of-nation approach. We are advocating to achieve inclusive and sustainable peace,” he said.

As contained in a letter from Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea addressed to the GRP panel members, their services were officially terminated by the Office of the President last March 18.

The peace talks between the government and NDFP, which represents the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, the New People’s Army (NPA), has been intermittent since it began in 1986.

From 2016, there has been four rounds of talks between the two parties, but the formal negotiation was terminated along with Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees (JASIG) through Proclamation 360 by President Rodrigo Duterte in November 2017 because of intensified NPA offensives on government forces and private installations.

“For 32 years, we didn’t gain anything from the talks, and it is being used by the CPP-NPA as a leverage for them to strengthen their forces and take advantage of the sincerity of the government,” Galvez said.

Galvez said President Duterte has ordered the review of past agreements with the NDFP.

“That is why we are temporarily suspending the implementation of Hague Declaration and Comprehensive Agreement for the Respect of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Laws (CARHRIHL) until it is fully evaluated by the Office of the President,” he said.

LGUs: Vital partners in peace engagements

The peace adviser also stressed that the participation of the local government in the peace engagements is essential in resolving social issues that have been the root causes of the decades-old insurgency.

“OPAPP (Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process) and other national government agencies will pour in its resources in support of our local chief executives and local peace bodies in their facilitation of their engagements and interventions,” he said.

In December 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte issued EO 70 which institutionalized a whole-of-nation approach in attaining peace and created a National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict.

During his visit in Negros Occidental last March 8, the peace adviser committed to provide assistance packages to former members and families of Revolutionary Proletarian Army – Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA-ABB) as well as ex-NPA rebels.

“The EO 70 is very effective in ensuring the delivery of services and social development packages to everyone affected by conflict. We are very confident that the insurgency and its causes will be addressed and resolved under the current administration,” he said.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065171

PRRD terminates appointment of GRP panel members

From the Philippine News Agency (Mar 20, 2019): PRRD terminates appointment of GRP panel members

Malacañang on Wednesday confirmed the termination of the appointments of government peace negotiators with communist rebels "in view of the termination of the peace negotiations" with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF).

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea signed the termination letters “by order of the President” on March 18.

“To ensure uninterrupted delivery of public service, you are hereby directed to turn over all official documents, papers and properties in your possession to the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity,” the letter read.

Among those whose appointment papers were terminated include that of Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III who served as the chairperson of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines GRP) panel.

Other GRP members whose appointment have been terminated are Antonio Arellano, Hernani Braganza, Angela Librado-Trinidad and Rene Sarmiento.

The termination of their appointment as government’s peace negotiators is “effective immediately”.

A series of attacks staged by the NPA rebels against government troops and civilians have prompted Duterte to terminate the peace talks with CPP-NPA which have been declared by the US and European Union as a terrorist organization.

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. said the termination will pave the way for the creation of an inclusive panel that will supervise localized peace negotiations.

“The discontinuance of the services of the members of the GRP panel is in line with the termination of peace talks with the NDFP (National Democratic Front Panel). But we will reconstitute the panel at a national scope in accordance with the whole-of-nation approach. We are advocating to achieve inclusive and sustainable peace,” Galvez said in a statement.

In December 2018, Duterte issued EO 70 which institutionalized a whole-of-nation approach in attaining peace and created a National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict.

http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1065173

NOLCOM: Collaborative efforts of NOLCOM's 5ID, LGUs and PNP made surrender of over 1000 rebels possible

Posted to the Northern Luzon Command (NOLCOM) Website (Mar 19, 2019): Collaborative efforts of NOLCOM's 5ID, LGUs and PNP made surrender of over 1000 rebels possible

PRESS RELEASE

Authenticated by: MAJ ERICSON C BULOSAN (INF) PA
Chief, Public Information Office, NOLCOM, AFP...

Date: March 19, 2019

COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS OF NOLCOM’S 5ID, LGUs, AND PNP MADE SURRENDER OF OVER 1000 REBELS POSSIBLE

Camp Aquino, Tarlac City – The joint efforts of the Provincial government of Cagayan and the 5th Infantry Division (5ID) triggered the surrender of over 1000 former members of leftist groups such as Anakpawis and others to return to the folds of the government yesterday (March 18, 2019) at the Provincial Capitol of Cagayan.

Said rebel returnees swore their oath of loyalty and allegiance to the government during the Flag Raising Ceremony led by Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba and was witnessed by the employees of Cagayan’s Provincial Government.

Rebel returnees like Purita Rodriguez, former leader of Anakpawis and Malou Atendino shared their experience being part of the New People’s Army and reminded the people to not be swayed by the false ideologies that these terrorist groups aim for. They both encouraged the remaining rebels to abandon their armed struggle against the government and live a peaceful life as they assure the help that the government is willing to give in the form of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).

Both former rebels (FRs) expressed their deepest gratitude to the government and the soldiers who helped them in their peaceful surrender.

After the Oath taking, the rebel returnees mingled with the police force, the soldiers, and government officials as they shake hands and embrace the FRs, welcoming them into the mainstream society.

The 5ID heightens its efforts in pressuring these terrorist groups to abandon their armed struggle and downgrade/reduce insurgency in their area of responsibility.

Facilitating the surrender of over 1000 rebel returnees is a huge achievement for the 5ID.

With this positive development, NOLCOM Commander, LTGEN EMMANUEL B SALAMAT expressed his gratitude for the support provided to the NOLCOM troopers by the local government of Cagayan, the PNP and the community. The collaborative efforts made by all stakeholders would finally lead the nation to a state of lasting peace and sustainable development.

https://www.facebook.com/NOLCOM/

AFP-CRS: Former front members yield to Cagayan LGU

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook page (Mar 18, 2019): Former front members yield to Cagayan LGU

FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – At least 1,500 former members of various front organizations with ties to the Communist... Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army gathered at the Cagayan Provincial Capitol to participate in the flag raising ceremony on Monday morning, March 18, 2019.

The individuals, who used to be members of Anakpawis, Bayan Muna, Kadamay, Caguimungan, Anakbayan, Gabriela, and Makabayan in the province of Cagayan, all swore an oath of allegiance to the government and its pro-peace and development efforts while denouncing the said organizations’ corrupt practices, deceitfulness, and human rights violations.

They create issues so they could deceive us into joining them. They endeavor to gain our trust and support and then abandon us when they no longer have use for us”, said a certain Berna. “We thought they will truly help us. That is why we are pledging our allegiance back to the government because we know they are sincere and ready to welcome us despite all of our shortcomings,” said Berna.

Another said that she decided to leave the group due to the exploitation directed on the members themselves. “Our leaders were more concerned for their money-making schemes rather than the true plight of the lowly members such as myself”, she added.

“We laud them for voluntarily proclaiming their support to the government. It has been the desire of the Armed Forces all along to reintegrate them back to society. We are truly grateful to them for trusting us and giving peace a chance”, said Brigadier General Alden Juan Masagca, commander of the 5th Infantry Division which oversees military operations in Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region.

“This is what true progress really means, that we all come together in unity despite our differing beliefs and backgrounds. We hope that this show of solidarity will convince more of our countrymen who may have been misled by false promises to return to the folds of the law”, said Lieutenant General Macairog S. Alberto, the Army Commanding General.

The joint flag raising ceremony was also attended by members of the 5th Infantry “Star” Division, Marine Battalion Landing Team-10, Cagayan Police Provincial Office, and local government officials.

 

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AFP-CRS: Photo/slide: NCRPO. JTFNCR join forces vs. insurgency, criminality

Posted to the Armed Forces of the Philippines-Civil Relations Service (AFP-CRS) Facebook page (Mar 19, 2019): Photo/slide: NCRPO. JTFNCR join forces vs. insurgency, criminality



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CPP/NPA Negros Island: Angut sa gina-aligar nga campaign fees, permit to campaign sang NPA sunu sa military

NPA-Negros Island propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Mar 19, 2019): Angut sa gina-aligar nga campaign fees, permit to campaign sang NPA sunu sa military

Juanito Magbanua
NPA-Negros Island (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command)
New People's Army

March 19, 2019

Malisyuso nga ginapalapnag sang AFP/PNP nga kunu nagademanda nga maghatag sang kwarta ang tagsa ka kandedato nga magsulod sa teretoryo sang Demokratiko nga Gobyerno sang Pumuluyo para mangampanya sining panahon sang eleksyon.

May natalana nga polisiya sa tanan nga kandedato nga tuyo magkampanya sa sakop sa teretoryo sang Demokratiko nga Gobyerno sang Pumuluyo kag dapat istrikto nga ila sundon:

1.Kilalahon kag respituhon ang napundar nga Demokratiko nga Gobyerno sang Pumuluyo sa kaumhan

2.Ang Demokratiko nga Gobyerno sang Pumuluyo may kinamatarung sa paghibalo sa plataporma de gobyerno sang kandedato

3.Indi magdala sang goons o armas

4.Indi makig-angut sa AFP/PNP o mag-upod sang mga intel,asset sang mil.

5.Wala vote buying,vote or gabut

6.Indi magpamahog

7.Ang mga kandedato nga may utang nga dugo sa pumuluyo kag sa rebolusyonaryong kahublagan
wala ginatugutan nga makasulod kag manganpanya.

Basi sa anum ka polisiya nga gintalana,hilway nga makapangampanya ang mga kandedato sa teretoryo sakop sang Demokratiko nga Gobyerno sang Pumuluyo.

Ang NPA wala nagapadala sang sulat sa mga kandedato para magdemanda sang kwarta para lang makapanganpanya sa sakop sa teretoryo sang Demokratiko nga Gobyerno sang Pumuluyo.Ini isa ka pagpatalang nga ginahimo sang AFP/PNP agud gub-on ang maayo nga imahin sang rebolusyonaryong gobyerno sang pumuluyo nga natukod sa kaumahan kag kabukiran.Modus operandi man ini sang AFP/PNP agud maghatag proteksyon-raket sa mga kandedato agud makapangarta.

Sa mga kandedato nga naga pagapadalagan sa lain-lain nga posisyon sa gobyerno,kon may mabaton kamu nga sulat nga nagademanda sang kwarta gamit ang ngalan sang NPA,indi kamu maghatag kay segurado padihot ina sang AFP/PNP agud gub-on ang maayo nga imahin sang rebong kahublagan.

https://www.philippinerevolution.info/statement/angut-sa-gina-aligar-nga-campaign-fees-permit-to-campaign-sang-npa-sunu-sa-militar/

CPP/NPA-Negros Island: Peke nga pag-implementar sa reporma sa duta sang US-Duterte nga rehimen

NPA-Negros Island propaganda statement posted to the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) Website (Mar 19, 2019): Peke nga pag-implementar sa reporma sa duta sang US-Duterte nga rehimen

Juanito Magbanua
NPA-Negros Island (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command)
New People's Army

March 19, 2019

Ang ginpatigayon ni Duterte ang pagpanagtag sa CLOA nga nagasakop sang 1000 ka hektariya sang duta sa 3000 ka mga mangunguma,pagpadayon lang sa pag-implementar sang peke nga reporma sa duta sang mga nagliligad nga mga rehimen Kon sumahon halos .33 hektariya lang ang mahimo nga matala-uma sang tagsa ka benepisyaryo.Ini kabahin sa kontra insurhensya agud patalangon ang mga mangunguma sa matuod nga reporma sa duta, paghinabon sa makasiligne nga natabu sa Sagay masaker, presyor sa mga agalon may duta nga wala nagakomporme sa iya plano nga peke nga pederalismo kag pamanipula sa resulta sang May 14 eleksyon.Ilikaw ang pumuluyo nga magsuporta o derikta nga mag-upod sa rebolusyonaryong kahublagan.

“Land return” indi genuine land reform ang plano sa pagpanagtag sang CLOA ni Duterte. Pagabayaran sang tagsa ka CLOA holder ang duta sa sulod sang 30 ka tuig kag may interest nga 6% kada tuig.Wala sang suporta halin sa gobyerno para sa nga farm implements, wala sang kasiguruhan nga mabakal ang ila produkto sa nagaka-igo nga presyo. Naga-antus sa kamalahalon sang abono kag pistisidyo. Bangud wala sang kapital nga igasto,mapwersa nga maghulam nga may mataas nga interest. Nagresulta ini sa pagkalubong sa utang nga indi na mabayran tubtob nga duta ang mangin kabayaran,iprenda,pa-aryenduhan o ibaligya.Resulta,kon sin-o ang may daku nga kapital amo ang makakontrol sang kadutaan. Sa simple nga pag-analisa,ang duta magabalik gihapon sa agalon may duta!

Sa masang mangunguma sa kaumhan kag kabukiran,indi mahadlok,aton ipadayon ang pagpabaskog sang aton hanay,paglunsar sang mga kontra-pyyudal nga paghimakas tubtob mapahuyang ang ekonomiya nga pundasyon sang dalagku nga AMD,pabaskugon ang suporta sa armadong paghimakas. Ang lubos nga kadalag-an sa paghimakas sa duta sang mga mangunguma amo ang pagpadaug sang pungsodnon nga demokratikong rebolusyon paagi sa pangmalawigon ng inaway banwa.

https://www.philippinerevolution.info/statement/peke-nga-pag-implementar-sa-reporma-sa-duta-sang-us-duterte-nga-rehimen/

NDF/Sison: Like his boss Duterte, Parlade is a brazen liar

Jose Maria Sison propaganda statement posted to the National Democratic Front Philippines (NDFP or NDF) Website (Mar 20, 2019): Like his boss Duterte, Parlade is a brazen liar

By Jose Maria Sison
NDFP Chief Political Consultant
March 20, 2019

Brig. Gen, Antonio Parlade is a brazen liar by claiming that patriotic and progressive organizations in the Philippines are communist merely because as Chairperson of the International League of Peoples’ Struggle I communicate with them and invite them to participate in the forthcoming International Assembly of the ILPS in Hongkong.

I must tell him what is publicly known. The ILPS is not a communist organization. It is an international alliance of anti-imperialist and democratic mass organizations whose civil and political rights are respected throughout the world. He is utterly stupid and illogical to label as communist any person or organization that I am supposed to mention or communicate with.

If he were to apply his own illogic on my previous communications and relations with his boss Duterte, he should also label him as a communist in the same way that he misuses the term to attack legal democratic organizations and with the same purpose of intimidating them. It is well known that I have had skype and phone conversations with Duterte.

Parlade is merely a rabid running dog of Duterte. He is an instrument for the fascisation of the Philippine political system by the Duterte ruling clique. All persons, organizations and institutions that are critical of the tyrannical Duterte regime are accused of being communist in order to intimidate them, silence them and render them vulnerable to brutal criminal action by Duterte’s death squads.

The escalating campaign of mass intimidation and mass murder against critics and opponents of the Duterte reign of greed and terror is being currently orchestrated with the electoral campaign of Duterte which is characterized by false claims of popularity with the use of paid poll surveys, troll armies in the social media, radio-TV adverts, planted stories in print media, tarpaulins, entertainment rallies and other means of propaganda.

The Duterte candidates are sure losers in the forthcoming May elections because of the outrageous crimes of the regime, including treason, mass murder and corruption of unprecedented proportions. Thus, Duterte is using terrorism and fakery during the electoral campaign and is expected to use the same in the conduct of elections and in the counting of votes. The Comelec and the military and police will be used to favor the Duterte candidates.

The tyrant and terrorist Duterte is desperate and hard pressed to steal the elections by all crooked and violent means so that he will have political agents at all levels to establish his fascist dictatorship through de facto or formally declared nationwide martial law and the charter change to a bogus kind of federalism. He wants to protect and promote his accumulation of private wealth though corrupt and likewise to pre-empt and prevent his prosecution and trial as a mastermind of mass murder before the International Criminal Court.

https://www.ndfp.org/like-his-boss-duterte-parlade-is-a-brazen-liar/

WESTMINCOM: Troops’ sustained operations lead to another clash with DI-Lanao

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Website (Mar 19. 2019): Troops’ sustained operations lead to another clash with DI-Lanao



Soldiers heavily engaged Dawlah Islamiya fighters in Lanao del Sur yesterday afternoon, March 18.

Soldiers from 55th Infantry Battalion, on clearing operations, encountered an undetermined number of Dawlah Islamiya fighters in Barangay Padas, Pagayawan at 4:51pm yesterday.

As we speak, the gunfight is ongoing.

Operating troops established blockade in the area.

“Troops are on pursuit of Dawlah Islamiya fighters weakened by the spate of armed engagements initiated by ground units in Lanao province,” said Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega, commander of Western Mindanao Command.

http://www.westmincom.com/troops-sustained-operations-lead-to-another-clash-with-di-lanao/

WESTMINCOM: Troops recover Sayyaf’s remains, rifle after gun fight in Basilan

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Website (Mar 19. 2019): Troops recover Sayyaf’s remains, rifle after gun fight in Basilan



Sporadic gunfights between military troops and 10 Abu Sayyaf members under Furudji Indama led to the death of a militant and the seizure of a high-powered firearm in Basilan this morning, March 19.

Soldiers from 18th Infantry Battalion exchanged fire with said terrorists in Barangay Bohe Pahu, Ungkaya Pukan at 8:15am today.

Engaged troops scoured the area and retrieved an enemy’s cadaver and an M16 rifle from the encounter site, according to Colonel Fernando Reyeg, Joint Task Force Basilan Commander.

At 8:30am today, soldiers from 3rd Scout Ranger Battalion heavily engaged seven Abu Sayyaf militants under Indama in Barangay Bohe Pahu.

Said armed confrontation ensued for five minutes with no casualty reported on the government side.

Military troops scour the area and launch their combat operations to neutralize Abu Sayyaf militants in the province.

“We commit to sustain our campaign against terrorism that derails peace and development in the area of operations. Hitherto, we work hard to crumble terrorists and to address security threats by intensifying our offensives and by involving stakeholders and the people of Mindanao,” said Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega, commander of Western Mindanao Command.

“All these operational accomplishments we achieved because we had the support of our peace partners and, ultimately, the people of Mindanao,” he added.

“We will continue to protect the people with integrity, upholding their rights and interests, as their true servants,” said the WestMinCom chief.

http://www.westmincom.com/troops-recover-sayyaf-remains-rifle-after-gun-fight-in-basilan/

WESTMINCOM: WestMinCom awards wounded personnel in Zambo City

Posted to the Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM) Website (Mar 20. 2019): WestMinCom awards wounded personnel in Zambo City



Brigadier General Cirilo Thomas Donato, Jr., Western Mindanao Command Deputy Commander, conferred medals on wounded personnel in Zamboanga City this morning, March 19.

The Wounded Personnel Medal was awarded to Corporal Syruss Valenzuela, Private Gude Louisse Nabalan, and CAA Boy Hasim in Camp Navarro, Calarian at around 9am today.

Valenzuela and Nabalan sustained wounds in a gun battle between personnel of Marine Battalion Landing Team-3 and lawless elements on Simisa Island in Banguingui, Sulu at 7:45pm on March 15.



Hasim incurred wounds in an armed engagement between 4th Special Forces Battalion and Abu Sayyaf militants at Sampinit Complex in Masola, Isabela City, Basilan on February 25.

Lieutenant General Arnel Dela Vega, WestMinCom Commander, said, “We salute our brothers-in-arms who valiantly fight the adversary and dedicate their lives to serve and protect the people.”

“Our frontline troops are instrumental in our journey to achieve peace and development in Mindanao.”

http://www.westmincom.com/westmincom-awards-wounded-personnel-in-zambo-city/