CPP’s free ‘Morong 43’ plea proves health workers NPAs, says Army By Mario J. Mallari 12/06/2010

CPP’s free ‘Morong 43’ plea proves health workers NPAs, says Army

By Mario J. Mallari 12/06/2010

The Army leadership yesterday branded the request made by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) for the release of the so-called “Morong 43” as affirmation that the health workers are indeed members of the New People’s Army (NPA).

Reports said the CPP is calling for the release of the Morong 43 as part of the confidence-building measures for the resumption of the peace negotiations between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front (NDF).

Army spokesman Col. Antonio Paralde said such request coming from the CPP only indicated that the Morong 43, who were tagged by the military as members and leaders of the.... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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