CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY--A member of the Provincial Board of Bukidnon has condemned the New People's Army (NPA) for attacking a banana plantation and burning its equipment and vehicles last week.
In a proposed resolution dated January 21, Provincial Board Member Gino Armstrong Garcia called out the communist rebels for raiding the plantation operated by Dole Philippines last Friday (January 18).
"The province of Bukidnon, known to be advocates of peace and order, condemns these acts of violence and animosity towards Dole Company that brought and instilled fear amongst peace-loving people," reads the proposed measure, which will be tackled by the legislative body this week.
Police said some 15 armed NPA rebels burned the company's equipment and vehicles, and proceeded to cut down bananas and destroyed other company properties as well.
Meanwhile, the local government of Sibagat in Agusan del Sur declared the NPA as "persona non grata" through a municipal resolution last week.
The NPA -- the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) -- has been widely condemned by various sectors for its attacks against businesses that fail to pay the so-called "revolutionary taxes".
Authorities also condemned the rebels for their atrocities against civilian populations, especially Indigenous Peoples groups.
The CPP-NPA is listed as a terrorist organization by the United States and the European Union. (PNA)
Bukidnon dad condemns NPA attack on banana plantation
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