IS IT REALLY A MASSACRE?

We pity those who died in Paquibato. We are saddened by their loss. As always, we reiterate…we hate violence and we prefer peaceful negotiations.

What happened to the recent incident is a serious matter. Loss of life, whether of the NPAs, the Militaries and Civilians is indeed a very serious matter.

The reports stated that the victims have with them high powered arms and explosives. However, activist groups like PASAKA and ANAKBAYAN claims that it is a heinous massacre and associated it to the so-called “fascist” government that we have and their condemnation to AFP’s Oplan Bayanihan. What has been established is that, those who were killed has with them arms and explosives and they are one of the members of the New People’s Army. So, is it really a massacre or an encounter?

Also, you did mention in your interview with one of the newspaper that one of the victims is a member of an association. Isn’t that association is also associated or perhaps another legal front of the New People’s Army?

If the PASAKA and ANAKBAYAN insist that what happened is a massacre, then how can you explain the fact or presence of the high powered arms?

If you say that evidences are planted, may be the army is very well aware that you will run after them and the government agencies will create fact finding groups to ascertain the truth, so where would there lies go? If you say its massacre, the proof that it is still has to be proven. The Commission on Human Rights is now on their way to unravel the real truth of this incident and we should just wait for its result—only then that we can conclude, if it is indeed a massacre or not.

What if the soldiers were the ones killed, would you also consider it a massacre? PASAKA and ANAKBAYAN, would you also rally for them?

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.