EXCHANGE. University of the Philippines Visayas Chancellor Dr. Clement Camposano (left) hosts a dialogue with Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in Region 6 officials at the Miagao, Iloilo campus on Oct. 29, 2021. He said UP welcomes all ideas and communication even if the State University does not agree with all of them. (Photo courtesy of Clement Castigador Camposano Facebook) MANILA - The recent dialogue between the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in Region 6 (RTF-ELCAC 6) was an opportunity to exchange ideas and promote freedom of expression. As for those who opposed the talk, a former UP student who joined and eventually turned her back on the New People's Army (NPA) had this to say in response to their negative reactions: What's wrong with the dialogue? "NTF-ELCAC not welcome? So, who's welcome?" asked Alma Gabin, a former NPA cadre and organizer in Eastern V
EXCHANGE. University of the Philippines Visayas Chancellor, Dr. Clement Camposano (left), hosts a dialogue with Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in Region 6 officials at the Miagao, Iloilo campus on Oct. 29, 2021. He said UP welcomes all ideas and communication even if the State University does not agree with all of them. (Photo courtesy of Clement Castigador Camposano Facebook) MANILA - The recent dialogue between the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in Region 6 (RTF-ELCAC 6) was an opportunity to exchange ideas and promote freedom of expression. As for those who opposed the talk, a former UP student who joined and eventually turned her back on the New People's Army (NPA) had this to say in response to their negative reactions: "What's wrong with the dialogue?" "NTF-ELCAC not welcome? So, who's welcome?" asked Alma Gabin, a former NPA cadre and organize
ILOILO CITY, May 11 (PIA) – Following the surrender of more than 400 Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army Terrorist (CNT) members and supporters earlier this year, the exodus back to government fold continues.
According to 301st Brigade Acting Civil-Military Operations Officer Capt. Ruel Llanes, one NPA regular and nine NPA in the barrio (Milisyang Bayan or MB) surrendered to the Community Support Program (CSP) Teams under 61st Infantry Battalion based in Miag-ao, Iloilo last May 6, 2021.
The five MB personalities are from Tubungan, Iloilo while the other four MBs are from Miag-ao, Iloilo.
Llanes said that all nine MBs are supporting the Southern Front of Kilusang Rehiyon – Panay or SF, KR-P.
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The nine NPA militia members turned themselves in to the Community Support Program (CSP) team of the Philippine Army 61st Infantry Battalion (61st IB).
Capt. Ruel Llanes, acting civil military officer of the 301st Infantry Brigade (301st IB), said all nine were supporters of the NPA Southern Front Committee in Panay Island.
“These individuals act as the eyes and ears of the enemy in their barangays (villages) to report on the presence and movement of government security forces,” said Llanes.
The NPA militia members also offer logistical support to the NPA.
Aside from the nine NPA militia members, a regular NPA rebel also surrendered. The 24-year-old male rebel known as “Agot” was assigned to an NPA platoon in Tubungan, Iloilo.