Archive of Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson

11th IB illegally detain residents in Santa Catalina after misencounter
May 21, 2023 | New People's Army | Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) | NPA-Southeast Negros (Rachelle Mae Palang Command) | Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson |

On May 16, 2023, at least 120 combined troops of the AFP and PNP scoured several Sitios around the Carima River in Barangay Talalak, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental. While conducting the military operation, their own troops fired at each other claiming at least 2 soldiers’ lives, according to witnesses. The day after, the AFP indiscriminately […]

On the 54th founding anniversary of the NPA: Fear no sacrifice, serve the revolution!
March 29, 2023 | New People's Army | NPA-Southeast Negros (Rachelle Mae Palang Command) | Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson |

The Rachelle Mae Palang Command (RMPC-NPA), conveys the firmest Red salute in celebration of the 54th founding anniversary of the New People’s Army (NPA) who, through the guidance of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), has advanced the armed revolution for over five decades. The NPA’s Southeast Negros Guerrilla Front acclaims all Red fighters […]

RMPC-NPA on NegOr Gov. Roel Degamo Slay
March 25, 2023 | New People's Army | Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) | NPA-Southeast Negros (Rachelle Mae Palang Command) | Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson |

The Rachel Mae Palang Command-New People’s Army (RMPC-NPA) vehemently condemns the massacre in Pamplona, Negros Oriental that has claimed lives and injured the innocent. This is clearly a terroristic act of the ruling class, a result of their political rivalry in the province. Their armed goons—mostly from the military and police—act as hitmen, ignoring the […]

Fake encounter in Santa Catalina, a justification for militarization and plunder
February 09, 2023 | New People's Army | Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) | NPA-Southeast Negros (Rachelle Mae Palang Command) | Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson |

The RMPC-NPA belies the 11IB’s claim of an armed encounter in Sitio Tuyopan, Barangay Talalak, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental at around 2 AM on February 4. Contrary to the AFP’s statement, there was no NPA presence in the area at the time. The supposed evidence of firearms and documents retrieved are but the same recycled […]

RMPC-NPA denounces proposed Tamlang Valley detachment
November 16, 2022 | New People's Army | Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) | NPA-Southeast Negros (Rachelle Mae Palang Command) | Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson |

The Rachelle Mae Palang Command – New People’s Army Southeast Front (RMPC-NPA) denounced the 11th IB’s proposed detachment in Tamlang Valley, Barangay Talalak, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental. Ka Estrella Banagbanag, spokesperson of the RMPC-NPA, called on the people to ‘reject the AFP’s plan of intensifying militarization in Santa Catalina.’ “It is obvious that the AFP […]

Continue the legacy of Ka Juanito Magbanua! Take up arms, serve the revolution!
October 22, 2022 | New People's Army | Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) | NPA-Southeast Negros (Rachelle Mae Palang Command) | Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson |

The Red fighters and Party cadres of the Rachelle Mae Palang Command – New People’s Army (RMPC-NPA) along with the revolutionary masses in Southeast Negros give the firmest red salute to Ka Juanito Magbanua (Romeo Nanta), erstwhile spokesperson of the Apolinario Gatmaitan Command – New People’s Army Negros Island. He was a valiant Red commander […]

Beyond remembering: Continue the footsteps of Rachelle Mae Palang and other revolutionary martyrs!
September 18, 2022 | New People's Army | Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) | NPA-Southeast Negros (Rachelle Mae Palang Command) | Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson |

On the 14th anniversary of the martyrdom of Rachelle Mae Palang, the Rachelle Mae Palang Command of the New People’s Army Southeast Negros Front (RMPC-NPA) calls on the youth to honor her along with other martyrs and heroes of the revolution by pursuing and carrying on Ka Rachelle’s legacy. Emulate her through joining the armed […]

PNP’s recent arrest in Sta. Catalina: proof of regime’s corrupt counterrevolutionary drive
July 19, 2022 | New People's Army | Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) | NPA-Southeast Negros (Rachelle Mae Palang Command) | Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson |

The RMPC-NPA expresses condemnation and outright disgust on the recent claim of the PNP in Sta. Catalina, Negros Oriental involving the arrest of Charlie Saliganan, who they suspect as an active member of the revolutionary movement. Lt. Gen. Danao’s commendation of the arrest is akin to his commander-in-chief Marcos’ talent for fabrications. This act is […]

Ka Lino, true servant of the people
April 18, 2022 | New People's Army | Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) | NPA-Southeast Negros (Rachelle Mae Palang Command) | Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson |

Coming from a poor peasant and farm worker’s family, Comrade Jonard Salo grew amidst the exploitative and oppressive hacienda system in Negros. In working in the vast sugar fields of North Negros he was confronted with abject working condition, low wages, lack of benefits, lack of social services from the government and other inhuman treatment. […]

Ka Lino, matinud-anong alagad sa katawhan
April 18, 2022 | New People's Army | Negros Island Regional Operational Command (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) | NPA-Southeast Negros (Rachelle Mae Palang Command) | Estrella Banagbanag | Spokesperson |

Gikan sa pamilya sa kabus nga mag-uuma ug mamumuo sa umahan, namat-an sa buot ni Kaubang Jonard Salo ang mapahimuslanon ug malupigon sistemang hacienda sa Negros. Sa pagtrabaho sa lapad nga katubhan sa Norte nasinati niya ang dili makatawo nga kahimtang sa trabahoan, ubos nga suhulan, kawalay benepisyo, kawalay serbisyo gikan sa gobyerno ug pagtratar […]