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NDFP rescinds order to release prisoner of war
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) rescinded on May 16 its order for the release of P/Chief Insp. Abelardo Martin, a prisoner of war held by the New People�s Army. This was due to Estrada�s refusal to order a suspension of offensive military operations (SOMO) in certain areas in Southern Tagalog for a specified period. The implementation of a SOMO is among the provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement between the NDFP and the Humanitarian Peace Mission led by Sen. Loren Legarda.
Estrada continues to ignore appeals from Legarda�s group. The Estrada camp is shamelessly apathetic towards the welfare of its own soldiers, and the regime continues to endanger its personnel being held captive by the NPA with the all-out military operations in Southern Tagalog where 15 AFP and PNP battalions have been deployed.
Martin was arrested on November 3, 1999 in Dolores, Quezon. He has been proven innocent of any grave crime against the people and the revolutionary movement. The NDFP had already endorsed his release on February 11.
Martin is under the custody of the Melito Glor Command (Southern Tagalog Regional Command) of the NPA.
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 06 May 2000
English Edition
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