ILOILO CITY – Major Gen. Marion Sison reiterated that the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army is not involved in red-tagging.
DEDURO and Sison. (Sine Panayanon/Army 3ID)
“It is not a government policy. Such words do not really exist,” said the head of the 3rd ID following the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) to grant a Writ of Amparo or court protection to former Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Siegfred Deduro.
Deduro is an Ilonggo activist allegedly red-tagged by the 3rd ID in 2020 under the leadership of Major Gen. Eric Vinoya.
Sison reaffirmed the 3rd ID’s commitment to protect the interest of the people and uphold their rights and within the rule of law.
“As part of the Army's duties and obligations to the people of Western and Central Visayas, we abide by and respect the rule of law,” he said.
“This principle serves as the bedrock of our operations in ensuring the people that the Army conducts its operations within the bounds of the law. I am more than confident that this case will uncover the truth,” added Sison.