Top Negros communist leader captured in Laguna
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A former Catholic priest-turned-rebel was the sixth peace consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to be arrested since President Rodrigo Duterte formally ended peace talks with the political arm of the Communist Party of the PhilTop Negros communist leader captured in Laguna
A former Catholic priest-turned-rebel was the sixth peace consultant of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) to be arrested since President Rodrigo Duterte formally ended peace talks with the political arm of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). Francisco Fernandez, or «Father Frank,» 71, secretary of Komiteng Rehiyonal-Negros, was arrested with his wife, Cleofe Lagtapon, 66, in a police-Army operation in Liliw, Laguna province, at 5 a.m. on Sunday. Fernandez served as NDFP regional party chair and spokesperson, and Lagtapon, secretary for communications and education, officials said. Military officials said Fernandez used the aliases «Ago,» "Tata...Keep on reading: Top Negros communist leader captured in Laguna Read more