‘Ka Roger’ death won’t affect peace process By Virgilio J. Bugaoisan 10/11/2011

‘Ka Roger’ death won’t affect peace process

By Virgilio J. Bugaoisan 10/11/2011
Malacanang showed very little sympathy over reports that New People’s Army spokesman Gregorio “Ka Roger” Rosal is dead and said that his demise will not have any effect on ongoing peace talks between the government and the Communist Party of the Philippines- National Democratic Front (CPP-NDF) panel.

In a press briefing yesterday, presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda was curt in his remarks when asked for a statement about the death of Rosal.

“Well, what do you want me to say? We console with the family of Ka Roger Rosal. Other than that, that’s our only statement,” Lacierda said but clarified that Rosal’s death would not stop government forces from conducting military operations against the NPAs..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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