FORMER REGIONAL SPOKESPERSON OF ANAKBAYAN CAPTURED DURING ENCOUNTER

The capture of Cherry Orendain sets a.k.a Alyssa Delerio or "Ka Carla" sets a factual probability, if not confirms the connections between the New People's Army and ANAKBAYAN or perhaps with other activist groups.

She was apprehended together with 5 others, seized with them are (2) IED, (2) .45 caliber pistols, (1) grenade and backpacks which contain documents.

Cherry is the daughter of retired Master Sergeant Danilo Orendain from SF, SOCOM. Cherry Orendain is an active member and the Regional Spokesperson of ANAKBAYAN, a comprehensive mass organization of the Filipino youth, advocating genuine national independence and democracy as a solution to the nation's problems. She was a prominent figure during mass protests especially on issues that involves youth.

Her capture during the combat operations of 28IB against members of the NPA speaks for itself. Is she in the area just for an exposure? Or for something deeper for the organization? And her use of aliases during the investigation aggravates her presence in the area.

Parents, children and youth whose passion and fire for nationalism is burning and are members of organizations like that of ANAKBAYAN, we should be aware and be critical enough not to have the same fate as that of Cherry. We should use our potentials and great ideas for the betterment of our country. DO NOT ASK AND SHOUT WHAT OUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOU, ASK YOURSELVES WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY.