PRESS RELEASE
Information Bureau
Communist Party of the Philippines

CPP blames Macapagal-Arroyo for tragedy in Malaysia
September 1, 2002

The Communist Party of the Philippines blamed the Macapagal-Arroyo regime and previous regimes for the wretched fate that has befallen Filipinos in Malaysia.

In a statement issued today, CPP spokesperson Gregorio �Ka Roger� Rosal, said that the main reasons behind the influx of Filipino migrants to Malaysia were �the terrible consequences of the reactionary government�s negligence as well as its incessant military operations due to the regime�s insane attempts to suppress and crush the legitimate struggle of the Bangsa Moro people.�

Rosal added that Macapagal-Arroyo had long been aware of imminent plans to deport Filipinos living and working in various areas of Malaysia. Despite such knowledge, he said, she �has not even lifted a finger� to help the affected Filipinos. Instead, Rosal charged that Macapagal-Arroyo �busies herself with gimmicks to ensure her election in 2004 and with deranged campaigns of suppression against her critics and those who openly resist her regime�.

Rosal likewise lambasted both past and current puppet regimes, for being �utterly cowardly in confronting any foreign government and fighting for the welfare of Filipinos living and working in other countries�.

He called on the Filipino people to �express their collective condemnation over this outrage, demand its immediate cessation and ask for damages for the thousands that have been victimized�.

Reference:
Anne Buenaventura
Media Officer
Cellphone Number: +63910-240-3553



Back to top