Around 250 members of a group that formerly supported the Communist Party of the Philippines- New People’s Army -National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) pledged allegiance to the national government in Caloocan City on Monday, Dec. 26.
Northern Police District director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio Penones Jr. graced the “Withdrawal of Support and Oath of Allegiance to the Government” of the Kalinga ng Kababaihan Caloocan Chapter held at Barangay 185 Covered Court on Malaria Road in Caloocan City.
The NPD director told the members to encourage other supporters of the left-leaning organization to bring back their allegiance to the government.
“Kapag may kapayapaan, may kaayusan, may negosyo, may trabaho, makakapag-aral, may pagkain, maayos ang buhay, ‘yan po ang objective ng ating gobyerno (When there is peace, there is order, there is business, there is work, education, food, and good life, that is the objective of our government,” the NPD chief said.
The oath-taking and signing of commitment that symbolize the participant’s restoration of loyalty to the government were also held during the activity.
Present during the activity were National Intelligence Coordinating Agency-National Regional Director Mar Mendoza, Mr. Alvaro Fabon of the Department of Interior and Local Government, Barangay 185 Chairman Ronie Masaoay, and other guests.
The NPD said that the activity strengthens the campaign of the government against communist terrorist groups and builds a strong relationship with the community and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in ensuring public safety and maintaining peace and order.
Penones said that they also partnered with some non-government agencies to help the participants undergo training in soap-making for their livelihood.