Translation/s: Pilipino

The National Democratic Front of the Philippines in the North Central Mindanao Region (NDFP-NCMR) condemns in strongest terms the cold-blooded murder of Randall “Ka Randy” Echanis.

Only Duterte and his fascist regime stands to benefit from Ka Randy’s death. Attempts by fascist forces to pass off his murder as an isolated criminal incident are nothing but a desperate ploy to deflect blame and widespread outrage over his death. No one is fooled by this incredible lie. Ka Randy’s violent tokhang-style death is blood in the hands of President Duterte, butcher, monster and rabid dog killer of the people.

We grieve together with Ka Randy’s family, colleagues and the Filipino people, especially the toiling masses that he served to his very last breath. His passing is a great loss to the struggle for genuine land reform and the people’s quest for a just and lasting peace. In his death, the people lost an untiring just peace advocate and freedom fighter.

NDF-NCMR, all its allied organizations, together with all Red fighters and revolutionary forces in the region, convey our highest tribute and revolutionary honors to Ka Randy, hero of the toiling masses and exemplary revolutionary!

Ka Randy’s sacrifice and struggle have only served to further stoke the people’s burgeoning rage against the fascist Duterte regime. As we join international clamor for justice, we turn our grief into revolutionary fervor and resolve to carry on the struggle for reforms and just and lasting peace.

Ka Randy’s death will not be for naught. His legacy cannot be killed, it will continue to live on.