NegOr mayors condemn rebel presence, ‘atrocities’ 12 SHARES Share it! The mayors also criticized the NPA for recruiting minors to join in their struggle, in response to the recent arrest of six suspected members of the NPA in Mabinay town. The joint MPOC meeting was graced by representatives from the provincial office of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and presided by Ayungon Mayor Enardecido. In fact, Lt. Col. Banez revealed they have monitored the presence of armed rebels inside residences and were given food, but said they could not just barge in to avoid civilian casualties. Lt. Col. Banez further said the Army wants to show the soldiers’ value of human rights and respect for the rights of the “enemy” to live.

Source: Manila Bulletin March 09, 2018 13:07 UTC