Surigaonons continue to cry for justice, denounce NPA violence By 1Lt. Edmar C. Colagong
Some 80 residents of Brgy. Ima, Sison, Surigao del Norte staged an indignation rally on September 21, 2020 to denounce all forms of violence and terrorism perpetrated by the Communist New People’s Army Terrorists (CNTs). The indignation rally was a manifestation of the residents’ sincere desire to support the government in its campaign to put an end to the local communist armed conflict and to demand justice for the death of PSSg. Restie Dandan who was ruthlessly murdered by the CNTs of Guerilla Front 16 under Rolando Leyson Jr. alias Edroy on August 18, 2020.
to know what happened to our brother in faith, PSsgt. Dandan,” said Lt. Col. Isagani O. Criste, commanding officer of the 29th Infantry “Matatag” Battalion (29IB),
He added he was surprised that people gained so much courage to conduct an indignation rally and denounce the evil works of the CNTs. “We feel reassured and certain of It can be recalled that Mayor winning the war against violence and Karissa R. Fetalvero-Paronia of the terrorism because we could now feel municipality of Sison gave her strongest the unwavering support of the people. statement of condemnation against the CNTs who have shown great Rest assured that we are here to disrespect for human life. continue to protect each of you and secure our beloved land against these “It is truly heart-wrenching to lose heartless terrorists,” Lt. Col. Criste said. a fellow who fought with us to achieve (CMO Officer, 29IB/PIA-Surigao del peace. I know that people are anxious Norte)
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