Friday, October 19, 2018

CPP founder Joma Sison desperate for attention, General Galvez says



CPP founder Joma Sison desperate for attention, General Galvez says




CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City —The Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez Jr belied claims by communist Jose Maria Sison that the military is to blame for the terminated peace talks with the Communist Party of the Philippines.

In an exclusive report in the Manila Times, Sison said that the security sector led by Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana and then AFP Chief of Staff General Eduardo Año were the reason for dictating the outcome of informal talks last June.

“Jose Maria Sison is once again frothing lies in his mouth as he desperately attempts to circumvent the facts on the ground and regain relevance in their so-called armed struggle,” General Galvez said.

“The communist armed group cannot force the people into thinking that the terror group is representative of the public and is in any position to negotiate with the government,” General Galvez added.

The position to terminate the peace negotiations was based on two things: the exploitation of the ceasefire declaration with rampant recruitment and extortion efforts and the need to review past and future agreements and legitimize the peace talks through consultation with the public.

Sison’s statement was seen as an attempt to revive discussions on the peace talks, as an effort to divert attention from the foiled plot to oust the present administration.

“We advise Joma Sison to get over his delusions on his relevance and the strength the NPA. It is only a matter of time, and it is quite sooner than he expects, that the terror of the communist group will end and communities on the ground will be liberated,” General Galvez said.

Through the combination of military pressure and community support programs, the AFP was able to compel members and supporters to surrender, eroding the NPA's support systems which long ago have been untouched.

As of October 10, over 9,795 regular members, Militia ng Bayan, underground organization members, and mass base supporters have surrendered nationwide this year. The bulk of the surrender comes from Eastern Mindanao where 8,665 have surrendered.

A total of 1344 assorted firearms were also seized from NPAs, further limiting their capability to launch attacks against the government and private businesses.

“These breakthroughs in our strategy put Sison into a corner with nowhere to go but mumble old claims and insinuate the military's role in the termination of the peace talks. While he remains free to dwell in his dreams, the public, the people on the ground, knows his role is over,” General Galvez said.

“The AFP for its part will remain focused on its mandate to protect the people and the state against lawless elements such as the NPAs. Through the AFP modernization program and the Development Support Security Plan Kapayapaan, Sison can expect that our gains against the NPA will pick up in the months to come,” he added.

“During peace talks, the CPP-NDF wanted to dominate, they are not sincere to achieve peace but to use it as a leverage to regain lost grounds, gain propaganda mileage and establish a coalition government. They will not give up their armed struggle.” General Galvez concluded.



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