MELBOURNE Bustamante, village chief of Trinidad in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental urged his constituents to withdraw their support to the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) following the rampage killings in the city.
About 400 residents denounced the rampage killing and other terroristic activities perpetrated by the communist terrorist groups through a condemnation rally in Guihulngan City Thursday, January 31.
The protesters, while carrying placards, showed their “extreme resentment” against the CPP-NPA in a rally held at Sitio Cambairan, Barangay Trinidad, a press release said.
They believed that the terrorist group victimized innocent and defenseless civilians.
The activity was highlighted by the burning of two CPP-NPA flags.
The communist group is actually the ones deceiving the people and destroy the bright future of our fellow Filipinos especially the youth, Bustamante said.
It can be recalled that hinterland residents of Guihulngan City also conducted condemnation rally against the CPP-NPA in Barangay Linantuyan on January 14, to express their disgust over the murder of a Civilian Active Auxiliary (CAA).
Based on the military records, the CPP-NPA reportedly committed about 40 atrocities in Negros.
Most of which were murder cases, victimizing defenseless barangay officials and civilians.
Brigadier General Ignacio Madriaga, commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade, said: “the series of condemnation rallies against CPP-NPA is a strong indication that the people are already fed up with the communist terrorist group.”
This is their way of showing that these communist terrorists are no longer welcome in their community, he added.
These rallies are a clear sign that the CPP-NPA lied about the alleged support they get from the people, Madriaga said.
He called on the people especially those who suffered from the ruthlessness of the CPP-NPA to stand against them and join others who boldly denounce their brutality and crimes against humanity.