A DIALOGUE for the permanent and peaceful closure of all
armed-conflicts at the regional level of the Communist Party of the
Philippines (CPP) is now at the forefront by the military hierarchy in
the region.
While pertinent government agencies are talking peace, the Army's 3rd
Infantry (Spearhead) Division (3ID) will start an all-out effort to
reach out for a dialogue with the CPP in Western Visayas.
Major General Jose Z. Mabanta Jr., 3ID commander said, "We at the
lower echelon of government see that it is essential to have a dialogue
with the Communist Party of the Philippines, the New People's Army and
the National Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF)."
"While we continue to adhere to agreements and talks entered into by
the government, 3ID together with peace advocates in this region of the
country, believe that among us, the Army and the CPP/NPA/NDF, at our
level here in Western Visayas, there should be an effort of the same
kind of dialogue. A would be bottom-up approach of looking for answers
to the challenges of the nation's human security."
"As we do a parallel effort with the national government to restart
peace talks with the CPP/NPA/NDF, we will continue with our mandate of
protecting the citizens of this region, employing military capabilities
only when necessitated by the security situation," added Mabanta.
"With the snowballing call for peace as advocated by the majority in
this region, we call on the CPP/NPA/NDF for a dialogue. Our immediate
concern is to how non-combatants should be spared from armed conflict,"
he said.
"Together with our partners in the Army, we wish to pursue peaceful
means towards attaining a settlement with the CPP/NPA/NDF and bring
peace for the people. It's time to sit down and look for better ways to
address socio- economic issues," he said.
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Teresa Ellera | SunStar.Com.Ph | June 5, 2012 | Article Link
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