Army condemns CNTs murder of two children

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FORT BONIFACIO, Metro Manila – The Philippine Army condemns the murder of two children as a result of CPP-NPA-Terrorists’ (CNTs) atrocities in Northern Samar and Bukidnon last April 2019 and November 2017, respectively.

According to the reports of 20th Infantry Battalion, 9-year-old Armando Remolde was hit by an Improvised Explosive Device thrown by the rebels while the said battalion was conducting security patrol in barangay San Miguel, Las Navas. On the other hand, the 4th Infantry Division who responded in the killing of 4-month-old Machorao Walysha in Barangay Tikalaan, Talakag was caused by the terrorists’ ambush attempt against the police.

The CNTs are also responsible for the numerous reports about the destruction and arson of civilian properties, forced displacement of communities, rape, torture, kidnapping, recruitment of minors, use of civilians as human shields and attacks during humanitarian assistance. The murder case of Remolde and Walysha are among the many violations of the CNTs against human rights and there are others who have not yet reported due to fear and harassment of the NPA.

The Army encourages all Filipinos to immediately report the CNTs through documenting the identities of these violators and the offenses they have made, the place, time and date where the incident occurred and how the rebels committed the crime. Photos, videos and other documents are also important as it may support report.

After documenting all the necessary information, victims and their families must report to the Philippine National Police (PNP) as they will prepare the legal documents such as the Judicial Affidavit, PNP report or blotter, photo or video evidence, scene of the crime operatives report and medical certificate.

Afterwards, file a complaint to the state’s respective agencies such as Commission on Human Rights and Department of Justice; and seek legal assistance from the Public Attorney’s Office.

Under the Republic Act 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and other Crimes Against Humanity, the state adopts the International Humanitarian Law wherein the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 3 provides, “everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.”

The Philippine Army calls on the Filipino populace to remain vigilant from the atrocities of these law-less groups. The Philippine Army assures to continue its fight in attaining lasting peace, free the people from the threats of the perpetrators and safeguard the innocent lives of the peace-loving nation.#

 

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