NPA, not Abu Sayyaf, is no. 1 threat to Philippines: Duterte

By Prince Golez

Communist rebels are much worse than militant Islamist group Abu Sayyaf, according to President Rodrigo Duterte.

In his televised public address late Monday, Duterte reiterated his order to the military to fight the Communist Party of the Philippines’ military arm.

“Terrorism is number one in our list. Actually the number one threat to the country hindi Abu Sayyaf, hindi ‘yung mga terorista of no value. Itong high value targets ito ‘yung mga komunista,” the President said.

“Kaya ang utos ko talaga sa Armed Forces, sa sundalo, upakan mo, upakan mo. Kasi ‘pag ikaw ang inabot… pati nga ‘yung pulis… na nagtutulong sa mga tao, pinatay pa ninyo lahat tapos using a Gillette blade,” he added.

Duterte said that terrorists and extremist groups are taking advantage of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic which has brought suffering and fear to many.

“Pero itong away ng COVID, ng terrorism, this has been taken advantage of by the itong mga forces arrayed against us — Abu Sayyaf, mga terorista with no ideology, the Communist Party with ideology but more pernicious ang effect which could undermine the peace and security of our country not only this administration, but it can transcend to the next generation, giving us no respite,” he also said.

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Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)