“No thanks!” is the reply of the Communist Party of the
Philippines (CPP) and the New People’s Army, to the President’s generous offer
to all rebels would surrender to government.
A statement came to the press from CPP-NPA after President
Rodrigo Duterte offered livelihood and housing to Red fighters who are willing
to lay down their arms.
“Duterte’s call for
NPA members to surrender, in exchange for cash, housing and jobs, is pure
hogwash,” the NPA said.
The statement denotes malice and bad faith that CPP-NPA has
shown since President Duterte assumed his post.
Over the weekend, the Chief Executive assured the new
surrenderes of protection and assistance to start a new life. Each of them was
given a housing unit, financial assistance, food packs and also a smartphone.
“The Chief Executive pledged that NPA surrenderees would be
welcomed and accepted; assured the rebel returnees of the government’s
protection and assistance as they begin to immerse [themselves]in the civilian
way of life.” Malacañang said.
Unlike the CPP-NPA’s leadership who can’t honor agreements,
who show treachery during the peace negotiations by attacking government
forces, including a presidential convoy, and during a ceasefire, the president,
on his promise however, was sincere.
That statement from the rebel groups is actually a low propaganda.
It disrespects the achievement of the brave men and women soldiers,
particularly, those who fought in Marawi siege.
“Red fighters are not like AFP soldiers,” the CPP-NPA group
said.
“They are not enticed to join the armed struggle through
promises of high salaries, sex with starlets and bright new toys. They do not
seek constant flattery for what they do, which is to serve the people
selflessly and with humility.” It added.
Not only disrespectful, but also full of hypocrisy – looking
at how CPP’s exiled founder Joma Sison lived his life, who was even photographed
with sexy girls and startlet at his side.
Red fighters would be better with Duterte’s promise of
protection, and livelihood assistance aside from the free housing program, than
to live in a false ideology and get separated from their families.
Source: Manila Times
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