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American Voices With Alicia Menendez

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Rebel-infested N. Samar village formally rejects NPA

NO TO NPA. Residents in Northern Samar join a peace rally in Catubig town denouncing the New People's Army (NPA) in this Feb. 25, 2022 event. Residents of Roxas village in Catubig town, whose officials declared the communist terrorist group as persona non grata, joined the rally.(Photo courtesy of Philippine Army 20th Infantry Battalion) TACLOBAN CITY - An upland village in Catubig, Northern Samar affected by the New People's Army's (NPA) five decades of armed struggle has declared the communist terrorist group persona non grata. The remote Roxas village issued the declaration three weeks after two minors died and two others were wounded when the NPA ambushed patrolling soldiers in their area. The children identified as Andre Mercado, 12, and Leandro Alivio, 13, were in the area to gather coconuts and were talking to government troops before the NPA's indiscriminately fired on them. The Philippine Army's 20th Infantry Battalion (20th IB) on Tuesday said the village formally rejected the NPA through a resolution by village officials on February 28. "For the past 53 years of fighting against the government, the Communist Party of the Philippine (CPP)-NPA- National Democratic Front (NDF) proved nothing but their true color along with their lies and deceptions; brought nothing but atrocities which for so long only threatens the security and development of Barangay Roxas, Catubig, Northern Samar," the 20th IB said in a statement. The army said the communist terrorist group only sow fear and hatred in the remote community, capitalizing on the members of the local populace to support their underground activities such as extortion, killing of civilians, burning of properties, and recruitment of child warriors. Roxas villagers were among the 700 protesters who joined the peace rally on Feb. 25, denouncing the NPA at the Catubig municipal auditorium. Also present were residents of the towns of Catubig, Las Navas, Lope de Vega, San Isidro, and Mondragon in Northern Samar. The event highlighted the condemnation of various International Humanitarian Law (IHL) violations of the CPP-NPA-NDF such as burning of civilian properties, willful killing, and intentionally directing attacks against civilians, among others. The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The NDF has been formally designated as a terrorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as "an integral and inseparable part" of the CPP-NPA created in April 1973. (PNA) }

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NPA killings strengthen N. Samar resolve to end insurgency

NO TO INSURGENCY. The Northern Samar provincial capitol in Catarman, Northern Samar. The provincial government in a statement on Tuesday (Feb. 15, 2022) renewed its commitment to fight insurgency in the province after the recent killings of a policeman and minors in attacks perpetrated by members of the New People's Army.(File photo) TACLOBAN CITY - The Northern Samar provincial government has renewed its commitment to fight insurgency in the province after the recent killings of a policeman and two minors in attacks perpetrated by members of the New People's Army (NPA). In a statement on Tuesday, the local government said the violence reflects the communist terrorist group's "desperate attempt to sow fear among our people to yield support to their atrocious revolutionary cause." "While the provincial government is saddened by this unfortunate event and grieves for the loss of innocent victims, to include children and some of our government forces, this will not cower us from continuing our support to concerted efforts to bring lasting peace in Northern Samar. The heartless perpetrators should be brought to the bar of justice," the statement said. On February 7, Lt. Kenneth Tad-awan was killed in a clash with a band of rebels in Look village, Lapinig town. The government deployed the police mobile force battalion in the area to conduct humanitarian activities. In the remote village of Roxas in Catubig town, two minors died, and two others were wounded when the NPA ambushed patrolling soldiers on February 8. The children identified as Andre Mercado, 12, and Leandro Alivio, 13 were in the area to gather coconuts and converse with government troops before the NPA's indiscriminately fired on them. Northern Samar Governor Edwin Ongchuan committed to give financial assistance of PHP20,000 to families for each of the children killed and PHP10,000 to the families of wounded in Catubig town. The Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The National Democratic Front (NDF)has been formally designated as a terrorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as "an integral and inseparable part" of the CPP-NPA created in April 1973. (PNA) }

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CHR condemns deaths of 2 children during Feb. 8 'ambush' of soldiers by 'NPA fighters' – Manila Bulletin

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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has condemned the deaths of two children, 12 and 13 years old, who were caught in a crossfire when soldiers were reportedly ambushed by alleged fighters of the New People’s Army (NPA) last Feb. 8 in Catubig, Northern Samar
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CHR exec says probe on death of 2 minors in N. Samar ongoing

MANILA - The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) assailed the clash between New People's Army (NPA) rebels and government troops that killed two children in Northern Samar. CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia said their regional office in Eastern Visayas is looking into the incident that killed Andre Mercado, 12, and Leandro Alivio, 13, in Barangay Roxas, Catubig town on February 8. "Ginagarantiya ng international humanitarian law (IHL) ang proteksyon ng mga sibilyan laban sa mga epekto ng armadong tunggalian, lalo na ang kapakanan ng mga bulnerableng sektor tulad ng mga bata at babae (The international humanitarian law guarantees the protection of civilians against the effects of armed conflicts, especially among vulnerable sector such as children and women)," De Guia said in a statement on Sunday. De Guia emphasized that carrying out attacks in the presence of innocent civilians is a violation under Republic Act 9851, or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity. "Mag-iimbestiga ang CHR sa pamamagitan ng aming opisina sa Region VIII para tignan ang pananagutan ng mga may sala sa nasabing posibleng paglabag (Our CHR office in Region 8 will investigate to look into possible violations and their possible liabilities)," she said. In May last year, the CHR probed 1,506 atrocities and IHL violations committed by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)-NPA and the National Democratic Front from 2010 to 2020. The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The NDF was also formally designated as a terrorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as "an integral and inseparable part" of the CPP-NPA created in April 1973. (PNA) }

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Año denounces NPA for death of 2 minors in Northern Samar attack

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año condemned on Saturday, Feb. 12, the New People’s Army (NPA) for the encounter in Northern Samar that led to the death of two children.
Año said the communist rebels opened fire at the troop of the Philippine Army’s (PA

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NPA supporters also guilty of killing Northern Samar kids: DILG

(Photo courtesy ofCatubig MPS Facebook) MANILA - Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Ano expressed indignation over the death of two children in Barangay Roxas, Catubig, Northern Samar when New People's Army rebels attacked government troops on February 8. He likewise condemned supporters of terrorist groups, saying they are similarly responsible for the deaths as they have enabled the worthless cause of communism by incessantly funding and sustaining them. Andre Mercado, 12, and Leandro Alivio, 13, were reportedly gathering coconuts when NPA rebels opened fire at members of the Philippine Army's 803 Infantry Brigade (IB) patrolling around Barangay Roxas following reports of extortion activities. Two other children were wounded during the shooting. "Mga walang puso at kaluluwa ang mga salot sa lipunan na ito (They are heartless and despicable). The NPA has, time and again, proven it is a terrorist group," Ano said in a news release on Saturday. "They have crossed, yet again, the road to hell by killing two innocent children. Wala na silang pinipili(They don't choose their victims anymore). This is what their supposed cause for the people looks like. The bloodshed that knows no limit, targeting the vulnerable and the weak," he added, vowing justice for the victims and their families. Ano said it is an open secret that aside from extortion activities, the NPA gets money from various sources and has infiltrated the public and private sectors. "I hope that they finally realize that the communist terrorist group they are coddling is killing innocent children. And they are the ones who fueled and created these monsters who are now on a killing spree against our countrymen, women, and children," Ano said. Capt. Valben Almirante of the 803rd IB said Mercado died on the spot while Alivio died at the Northern Samar Provincial Hospital in Catarman town. The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict earlier voiced the same sentiment and enjoined the public to stand united under the whole of nation approach that will "put behind bars the leaders of this communist terrorist organization and finally put an end to this bloody and tragic chapter in our country's history". The Communist Party of the Philippines-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. (PR) }

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NPA rebels 'cowards' for killing even children: NTF-ELCAC

Catubig, Northern Samar (Google map) MANILA - The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Friday condemned the recent "purposive" attack of the New People's Army (NPA) that killed two children in Barangay Roxas, Catubig, Northern Samar on February 8. In a statement, NTF-ELCAC spokesperson for Social Media Affairs and Sectoral Concerns, Presidential Communications Operations Office Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy, also extended her condolences to the families of Andre Mercado, 12, and Leandro Alivio, 13, who were killed when rebels belonging to the NPA, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), ambushed government troops. She said the insurgents are "cowards who could only take on children" and deprive them of a safe place "where they can grow up, fulfill their destinies and be the strong pillars of our democracy". "Our hearts lie broken and we are awash in rage at the murder by the terrorist CPP-NPA-NDF (National Democratic Front). Terrorists opened fire and purposely targeted the children who were in the vicinity of a firefight with government troops who were in hot pursuit of them," Badoy said. She narrated that instead of pointing their guns at the soldiers, "these violent extremists pointed their guns at the two boys and their other companions -- two of them minors as well -- and opened fire". Badoy said the violent attacks of communist groups "are not anymore about pure political differences, but simple terrorism." "Our children have long been sacrificed at the altar of this inhumane and brutal ideology, communism, that has targeted the most helpless among us: the poorest of the poor, our children, our indigenous peoples. And they have held our country hostage," she added. Badoy called on thepublic to stand and unite with the NTF-ELCAC in putting an end to communist insurgency. She said children deserve to play in a safe and peaceful place. "We, therefore, enjoin our people to stand united with the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict and bring to an even fuller vigor the whole of nation approach that will put behind bars the leaders of this terrorist organization and finally put an end to this bloody and tragic chapter in our country's history," Badoy said. The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The NDF has also been formally designated as a terrorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as "an integral and inseparable part" of the CPP-NPA created in April 1973. (PNA) }

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NPA rebels 'cowards' for killing even children: NTF-ELCAC

Catubig, Northern Samar (Google map) MANILA - The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Friday condemned the recent "purposive" attack of the New People's Army (NPA) that killed two children in Barangay Roxas, Catubig, Northern Samar on February 8. In a statement, NTF-ELCAC spokesperson for Social Media Affairs and Sectoral Concerns, Presidential Communications Operations Office Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy, also extended her condolences to the families of Andre Mercado, 12, and Leandro Alivio, 13, who were killed when rebels belonging to the NPA, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), ambushed government troops. She said the insurgents are "cowards who could only take on children" and deprive them of a safe place "where they can grow up, fulfill their destinies and be the strong pillars of our democracy". "Our hearts lie broken and we are awash in rage at the murder by the terrorist CPP-NPA-NDF (National Democratic Front). Terrorists opened fire and purposely targeted the children who were in the vicinity of a firefight with government troops who were in hot pursuit of them," Badoy said. She narrated that instead of pointing their guns at the soldiers, these violent extremists pointed their guns at the two boys and their other companions -- two of them minors as well -- and opened fire". Badoy said the violent attacks of communist groups "are not anymore about pure political differences, but simple terrorism." "Our children have long been sacrificed at the altar of this inhumane and brutal ideology, communism, that has targeted the most helpless among us: the poorest of the poor, our children, our indigenous peoples. And they have held our country hostage," she added. Badoy called on the people to stand and unite with the NTF-ELCAC in putting an end to communist insurgency. She said children deserve to play in a safe and peaceful place. "We, therefore, enjoin our people to stand united with the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict and bring to an even fuller vigor the whole of nation approach that will put behind bars the leaders of this terrorist organization and finally put an end to this bloody and tragic chapter in our country's history," Badoy said. The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The NDF has also been formally designated as a terrorist organization by the Anti-Terrorism Council on June 23, 2021, citing it as "an integral and inseparable part" of the CPP-NPA created in April 1973. (PNA) }

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Reds kill 2 children in Northern Samar attack

Two children were killed while an adult civilian was wounded in an attack by New People’s Army rebels in Catubig, Northern Samar on Tuesday.

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