Tag: revolutionary taxes

As campaign season kicks off, AFP chief orders troops to stop NPA rebels from “extorting”

(Eagle News)—The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday, Feb. 12, called on soldiers to stop the New People’s Army from extorting. AFP Chief General Benjamin Madrigal Jr. made the call on the same day the campaign season for candidates running for national positions kicked off. According to Madrigal, while there were areas where the NPA has been declared persona non grata, it would be best to be “on the lookout” for the “extortion” activities. President […]

NPA, nakakakolekta ng P460-M na revolutionary tax taon-taon: AFP

(Eagle News) – Umaabot sa Php 460 milyon ang taunang nasisingil ng mga komunistang rebelde bilang revolutionary taxes sa dalawang lalawigan sa Southern Mindanao. Ayon kay Philippine Army 1001st Infantry Brigade Col. Erwin Bernard Neri, hindi bababa sa 60 % ang nakukuha ng mga komunista mula sa mga minahan sa mga bayan ng Monkayo, Maco, Pantukan at Nabunturan sa Compostela Valley na pawang hitik sa ginto. Maliban pa aniya sa mga small at large-scale mining […]