National Task Force Responds to Red-tagging Concerns Amid Ongoing Violence
Truth-telling is not Red-tagging: The public deserves the complete picture
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The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) defends its actions against alleged Red-tagging, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding the Communist Party of the Philippines and its affiliates. The NTF-Elcac highlights ongoing violence attributed to these groups while calling for a balanced discourse on security issues.
- 01The NTF-Elcac asserts that discussing the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its affiliates is not Red-tagging but a necessary security discourse.
- 02From 2021 to May 2026, 59 documented killings linked to the CPP-NPA were reported, with significant incidents occurring in Negros Island.
- 03The NTF-Elcac urges the Commission on Human Rights to investigate these killings with urgency, paralleling the attention given to allegations against government forces.
- 04The NTF-Elcac claims the Supreme Court ruling on Red-tagging does not prohibit evidence-based discussions on the activities of the CPP-NPA.
- 05NTF-Elcac's budget supports development programs in conflict-affected areas, aiming to address the root causes of insurgency.
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In response to a May 29 editorial criticizing Red-tagging, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) argues that discussing the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its affiliates is vital for national security and not inherently Red-tagging. The NTF-Elcac highlights ongoing violence attributed to the CPP-NPA, citing 59 documented killings from 2021 to May 2026, particularly in Negros Island. The organization calls for investigations by the Commission on Human Rights into these incidents, emphasizing the need for balanced discourse that includes the perspectives of communities affected by insurgent violence. The NTF-Elcac also clarifies that the Supreme Court's ruling on Red-tagging does not prevent lawful discussions regarding the CPP-NPA's recruitment and operations. Furthermore, it defends its budget allocation, stating that funds are directed toward community development projects aimed at addressing the underlying causes of insurgency. The NTF-Elcac concludes that truth-telling is essential for democracy and that the public deserves a comprehensive understanding of the situation.
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The NTF-Elcac's activities and budget allocations directly affect communities in conflict-affected areas by funding development projects.
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