From the Philippine News Agency (Apr 1): Army official says rebel movement to self-destruct with capture of ranking leaders, surrender of 72 NPA fighters
A ranking Army official has said he expects the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army to self-destruct with the capture of their ranking leaders Benito and Wilma Tiamzon at Barangay Zaragoza, Aloguinsan,Cebu and the surrender of 72 NPA members last March 22 and 28, respectively.
"As the current CPP-NPA chairman and the secretary general's (the Tiamzons) arrest crippled the communist organization, no one is directing the armed group's operation while their centralized-type logistical management is also paralyzed since Wilma used to manage it," Major Gen. Ricardo Visaya, commander of the Cagayan de Oro-based 4th Infantry Division, said.
Visaya added that this incident resulted to the surrender of 72 CPP-NPA members who have realized that the rotten system of the rebels only suits their higher ranking cadres.
He noted that some of the NPA members, especially inNorthern Mindanao , are now establishing lines of communication for their safe passage and eventual surrender.
“The current situation of the rebels can be likened to a car without a driver and without gasoline. These gains are proofs that they are becoming weak and whenever they perceive that they are at the losing end, they will again manifest their intention to negotiate and return to the negotiating table,” he said.
“We will continue accepting those who would like to return to the folds of the law and be with their families. While for those who insist on staying in the mountains, we will let them rot there... It is now their choice whether they want to live happily with their families or die miserably and regrettably in the jungles. I have ordered our field units to continue their operations without letup,” Visaya stressed.
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A ranking Army official has said he expects the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army to self-destruct with the capture of their ranking leaders Benito and Wilma Tiamzon at Barangay Zaragoza, Aloguinsan,
"As the current CPP-NPA chairman and the secretary general's (the Tiamzons) arrest crippled the communist organization, no one is directing the armed group's operation while their centralized-type logistical management is also paralyzed since Wilma used to manage it," Major Gen. Ricardo Visaya, commander of the Cagayan de Oro-based 4th Infantry Division, said.
Visaya added that this incident resulted to the surrender of 72 CPP-NPA members who have realized that the rotten system of the rebels only suits their higher ranking cadres.
He noted that some of the NPA members, especially in
“The current situation of the rebels can be likened to a car without a driver and without gasoline. These gains are proofs that they are becoming weak and whenever they perceive that they are at the losing end, they will again manifest their intention to negotiate and return to the negotiating table,” he said.
“We will continue accepting those who would like to return to the folds of the law and be with their families. While for those who insist on staying in the mountains, we will let them rot there... It is now their choice whether they want to live happily with their families or die miserably and regrettably in the jungles. I have ordered our field units to continue their operations without letup,” Visaya stressed.
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