CAPAS, Tarlac – An arms cache owned by the New People’s Army (NPA) was unearthed Friday, July 1, in Barangay Sta. Juliana here. The 31st Mechanized Infantry Company, 3rd Mechanized Infantry (Makatarungan) Battalion; 790th Air Base Group and 710th Special Operations Wing, Philippine Air Force; Natio
"The police has no control [over] those who are responsible [for] mounting the said tarpaulin especially [since] it was placed on the outer portion of the gated police station."
Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate MANILA - The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday denied the alleged red-tagging of individuals and groups, particularly Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Carlos Zarate. This, following reports of a tarpaulin displayed in front of the Capas Municipal Police Station in Tarlac that prompted Zarate to issue a statement condemning the alleged red-tagging linking his name to the communist terrorist organization Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA). PNP chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos said police have no control over who mounted the tarpaulin especially since it was placed on the outer portion of the gated police station. "The PNP vows to investigate the matter as it attempts to tarnish the reputation of the police organization," Carlos said in a statement. Carlos reiterated that the PNP does not allow its personnel to use PNP facilities for political or social statements or towards disrespecting anyone. "Rest as