Noting that Communist Party of the Philippines founding chairman Jose Maria Sison has no control of the New People’s Army, Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Wednesday threw his support behind localized peace talks with the insurgents.
Lacson, who chairs the Senate’s defense committee, said government should not give up on peace efforts but it would be more “practical and efficient” at the local level.
“Giving up on peace should not be an option. But given the failures of past administrations who engaged in centralized peace negotiations, I fully support the present efforts of localizing it,” he said in a statement.
“For one, not all LGUs have the same level of insurgency problems in their communities. That makes it more practical and efficient to pursue it at the local level with the national government just providing the guidance and support,” he added.
Lacson, a graduate of the Philippine Military Academy Class 1971, noted the situation of rebels varies in different areas, and the local government units (LGUs) are thus in a better position to determine and address their needs.
What is needed from the national government would be clear guidelines and parameters for the talks, along with the proper assistance and supervision, he added.
On the other hand, Lacson said Sison cannot claim control over the New People’s Army.
“Either that, or there is basis in the claim of the security sector that bad faith through deception has always been part of the CPP/NPA/NDF Central Committee’s agenda in calling for bilateral ceasefires with the government,” he said.
“That explains why even if Sison agreed to a ceasefire, the NPAs continue their attack,” he added.
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