ON Dec. 12, the Regional Trial Court Branch 51 in Puerto Princesa City delivered a guilty verdict for six suspected communist rebels, known as the Palawan 6, on charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives. Domingo Ritas, the seventh accused, succumbed to cancer three years ago.
Trumped-up charges against human rights workers, the accused and their friends cried. For the government, however, the conviction concludes a successful campaign against the communist insurgency in Palawan .The group of seven was apprehended at a checkpoint in Palawan 's capital city on Oct. 4, 2019. Authorities were looking for Ritas, a lower-ranking commander of the NPA in Palawan .
and Kabataan Palawan chapters, was found guilty by the RTC of Brooke's Point of engaging in recruitment activities and other activities for the CPP-NPA and Kabataang Makabayan . KM is the underground youth organization of the national democratic movement. Incidentally, the Facebook of features photos of KM's Dec. 16 march in Manila.
stressed KM's point that 'the youth can only champion nationalist and democratic change when they take up arms and join the people's revolution.' Or, as expressed in an article posted on the CPP-NPA-NDF website: Through activities by their university and community-based chapters in various cities and provinces, 'KM emphasized their call to the youth to join the .
's FB page.The Palawan 6 were convicted in what may have been a rare win for the government. In Negros Occidental, for instance, several similar cases have seen the accused walk free. Carmen Jonahville Matarlo and Michael Tecson, who were arrested in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, on March 18, 2022, were found not guilty of possession of firearms and explosives.
Scores With Conviction Of Palawan
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
These gold bars spotlight Palawan’s endemic birdsAs the price of gold continues to rise, these gold bars could be the perfect gifts for your loved ones—or yourself.
Read more »
Searca assesses Palawan school gardensTHE Philippine government-hosted Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) is assessing gardens and the utilization of their produce in selected schools in Palawan.
Read more »
Palawan Pawnshop National Tennis Championships Kicks Off 2025 SeasonThe President's Cup Masters, honoring Philta president Mayor Eric Olivarez, will feature the Top 8 players in various age categories (U18, U16, U14, U12, and U10).
Read more »
Palawan Groups Teams Up with RIA Money Transfer to Offer Filipinos Faster, More Secure RemittancePalawan Group of Companies partners with RIA Money Transfer to provide Filipinos with a faster, more convenient, and more secure way to send money abroad. The partnership offers competitive fees and reliable delivery of funds to recipients worldwide.
Read more »
Start 2025 with Stability, Security, and Growth: Invest in Palawan GoldDiscover how Palawan Gold can help you secure your future and unlock growth opportunities in 2025. This trusted, tangible, and timeless investment provides stability and security, especially with its 99.9% pure 24K gold coins and bars.
Read more »
Sunlight Hotels & Resorts decks the halls with holiday cheer across PalawanSunlight Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its holiday promotions and activities for the season, spanning its properties in Palawan: Sunlight Ecotourism
Read more »