REJECTED. Agrarian reform beneficiaries in Barangay Pilar, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental burn the New People's Army flag to signify the withdrawal of their support from the communist-terrorist group during a condemnation rally held at the village covered court on March 23, 2022. Their organizations were formerly allied with militant peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas.(Photo courtesy of 62nd Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army) BACOLOD CITY - Residents from three villages in southern Negros Occidental were the latest to denounce the atrocities and human rights violations allegedly committed by the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army (CPP-NPA) in rites held in their respective communities in the past week. The condemnation took place during the local peace engagements and rallies facilitated by the Philippine Army 's 62nd and 94th Infantry Battalions (IB), and the Philippine National Police (PNP). In Hinigaran town, some 200 farmers in Barangay Pil