The 48TH IB extrajudicially killed Kaliska Dominica Peralta (Ka Rekka), a Red fighter of the New People’s Army who was hors de combat, in Barangay Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon on April 10. She was a former student of the University of the Philippines-Diliman.

Ka Rekka was unarmed when captured by the 48th IB. Witnesses say she was taken to another part of the barangay after her capture where she was tortured, then shot and killed. Three others, including an infant, were arrested by the AFP. No gunbattle occurred, contrary to military and police statements. Democratic groups called to investigate the 48th IB for the extrajudicial killing of Ka Rekka. She was honored by her fellow activists, friends and students at UP-Diliman on April 20.

Ka Rekka decided to join the people’s army in 2016. She was first assigned to NPA-Eastern Visayas before she was transferred to NPA-Southern Mindanao. The Communist Party of the Philippines and the NPA honored her for her efforts and contribution to the armed revolution at a time when great hardships and sacrifices were required to advance it.