FILE PHOTO: CPP’s armed wing, members of the New People’s Army

MANILA, Philippines – Loss of lives of Filipinos and massive destruction of government infrastructures.

These are fruits of the 50-long-years of existence of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP),  a clear reflection of a ‘failed’ rebellion, according to Malacañang.

“It’s a failed rebellion. It only resulted in the loss of lives of Filipinos especially the numerous young students who were killed in ambushes, skirmishes, battles and in sickness in the hills, who could have served their country well in pacific and productive means, as well as the destruction of properties,” said Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo.

Wednesday (December 26) marks the 50^th year of the CPP’s foundation.

According to Panelo, many rebels have already responded to the calls of the government “to return to the fold of the law”.

While others die for a lost cause, Panelo said, their leader Joma Sison “remains ensconced in his ivory tower of comfort and luxury.”

“No wonder the forces on the ground no longer follow him hence his regular rants against PRRD to give himself the appearance of relevance,” he said.

Panelo added that: “It’s time for him to wave the white flag before his physique gives up on him. There is honour in returning back to a democratic society and embracing the constitutional order.”

Meanwhile, AFP Western Mindanao Command Spokesperson Lt. Col. Gerry Besana said the communist rebels have no reason to celebrate because the group has done no good to the country.

Besana added that it is obvious that the terrorist group has no clear ideals as they have never been contented under anyone in the government.

“Limampung taon ng katarantaduhan, panloloko, panggugulo sa buong Pilipinas at dito sa area namin sa western Mindanao command. Limangpung taon din iyong kanilang panggugulo at pasakit hindi lang sa gobyerno mas lalo na sa ating mga kababayan,” Besana said.

The military is on guard in case the rebels launch an attack which has been an routine coinciding with their annual event. – Marje Pelayo (with reports from Rosalie Coz)

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File photo: New People’s Army

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has uncovered several plots by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) to oust President Rodrigo Duterte, after examining data of computers seized from the rebels.

The military said the CPP was planning to sabotage the commemoration of the declaration of martial law last September 21 with a plot similar to the Plaza Miranda Bombing in 1972.

AFP Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Brig. Gen. Antonio Parlade said, the CCP’s plan was to recruit not only ordinary people but also prominent members of the opposition to participate in their staged protests.

In the middle of the program, a bomb was set to go off and at least injure a member of the opposition so that they can blame the incident on the administration.

“Kaya lang di sila nakabuo ng malaking grupo kaya dinisregard nila yung plano na yun,” said Parlade.

After failing to pull it off the communist rebels are back to the “Red October” ouster plot which they started executing way back in September 2017.

If the “Red October” plan fails, the Left has another plot set for November known as the “Lakbay Lumad Europe” and in December at the celebration of the Communist Party’s 50th Anniversary.

Parlade also denied allegations that the revelation of such conspiracies against the Chief Executive is merely psychological warfare.

“We don’t have to concoct anything kasi it’s there in the website. Magbasa lang at mag research lang yung mga tao natin makikita nila, yan ay plano ni Communist Party [founding chairman] na si Joma Sison; yan ang di alam ng coalition,” Parlade said. — Lea Ylagan / UNTV News & Rescue

Tags: Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), CPP-NPA, President Rodrigo Duterte

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) and National Democratic Front founding chair Jose Maria Sison (right)

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Friday (June 29) scored against Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chairman Jose Maria Sison for his “tantrums” to lure the government to his interest.

“Mr. Sison, you know that the peace talks is the only thing that is keeping you in the limelight. Without it you are irrelevant. You also know that the President can terminate the talks, and this is why you are desperately using reverse psychology and intimidation to save it,” Lorenzana said.

Lorenzana told Sison that many of the members of the New People’s Army (NPA) no longer trust him citing his (Sison) lavish lifestyle in the Netherlands as compared to the miseries that the communist guerrillas are suffering in the mountains.

“They know that every time you order them to fight the government forces, you are sending them to their death while you are comfortably enjoying your safety in the Netherlands and freeloading off the Dutch Government. Dapat kang mahiya dahil inabandona mo ang iyong mga mandirigma. That’s why they are coming down in droves to live peaceful and productive lives. Sawa na sila sa panloloko mo,” Lorenzana said.

Members of the New People’s Army

The Defense Secretary made the statement after a remark from Sison saying that the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) could no longer negotiate peace under the Duterte administration.

He dismissed Sison’s statements, saying the government would pursue localized peace talks instead.

Meanwhile, Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Oscar Albayalde reminded ground commanders to harden their measures especially in vital installations across the country following the recent rift between the government and the communist leadership.

“Target hardening measures palaging nandiyan. Camp security plan nila, laging nandiyan. Conduct simulation exercises palagi na lang iyon, always reiteration ng ating POP,” Albayalde said.

(Target hardening measures are always there. Camp security plans are always there.  Conduct simulation exercises are carried out regularly, always a reiteration of our POP.)

The PNP Chief suggests that the communist group show sincerity in negotiating peace with the government in order to end the decades-long communist insurgency in the country.

“Sabi ko nga ang importante sa peace negotiation ay sincerity. Dapat sincere at serious tayo which is what our government is showing. Kaya nga in every province pwede silang magsurrender sa mga probinsiya. Ang daming mga nagsu-surender na mga kapatid natin na rebelde na hindi na nila hinihintay pa whether magpush through ang negotiations,” the PNP Chief explained.

(As I have said, sincerity is important in a peace negotiation. We must be sincere and serious, which is what our government is showing.  That’s why in every province there are surrendering rebels. Many of our rebel brothers are surrendering in large numbers. They are not waiting anymore on whether negotiations will push through.) – Marje Pelayo

The rebel returnees surrendered their firearms for which they were given livelihood assistance.

Tags: Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), Defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana, Jose Maria Sison