Four Lumad parents of rescued children taken by suspected communist militants

MANILA, Philippines — Four parents of the rescued Lumad children were taken by suspected communist militants, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
PNP chief PGen. Debold Sinas cited reports that the parents were supposed to meet with the police in Davao del Norte on Monday (February 22) for their trip to Cebu City However, only two parents showed up.
Reports also stated that the four Lumad parents were taken on Sunday (February 21) by suspected organizers of communist front groups who posed as police officers.
“Obviously, these four parents were lured into believing they would be meeting with their children in Cebu when they were taken by persons who disguised themselves as police officers,” Sinas said.
The PNP chief added that the said stunt was a desperate move of communist front organizations to get away from criminal liability of serious illegal detention and child exploitation.
Sinas also assured that police authorities are already exerting efforts to locate the parents.
The Ata Manobo children were among the 19 Lumad minors who were brought to Cebu City by communist front.
Reports indicate that the children were undergoing radicalization and revolutionary warfare indoctrination.