By SALVADOR DEL PUEBLO
Spokesperson, NDF-Northeastern Luzon
The National Democratic Front-Cagayan Valley condemns the abduction of Randy Malayao, 38, last May 15, 2008 at the vicinity of Rosario, Pasig City. He is a political consultant of the National Democratic Front for Cagayan Valley…Malayao was active in various political activities for the advancement of the people's national democratic interests. He pushed for justice for all political prisoners and victims of the state's terrorism, the advancement of the peasants' struggles and fought against unjust government programs and policies. He was an active leader in the campaign against the Dy political dynasty in the region, which led to the overthrow of Faustino Dy, Jr as governor. Before his disappearance, he was active in peasants' discussions and fora regarding the high rates of rice and other issues concerning farmers.
By SALVADOR DEL PUEBLO
Spokesperson, NDF-Northeastern Luzon
The National Democratic Front-Cagayan Valley condemns the abduction of Randy Malayao, 38, last May 15, 2008 at the vicinity of Rosario, Pasig City. He is a political consultant of the National Democratic Front for Cagayan Valley.
We hold the 5th Infantry Battalion, through its special agents and death squad, responsible for Malayao's abduction. A month before his disappearance, Malayao was reported in the Cagayan Valley's Security Council meeting as "about to be captured."
Malayao was active in various political activities for the advancement of the people's national democratic interests. He pushed for justice for all political prisoners and victims of the state's terrorism, the advancement of the peasants' struggles and fought against unjust government programs and policies. He was an active leader in the campaign against the Dy political dynasty in the region, which led to the overthrow of Faustino Dy, Jr as governor. Before his disappearance, he was active in peasants' discussions and fora regarding the high rates of rice and other issues concerning farmers.
The Arroyo government has once again committed a blatant violation of human rights and International Humanitarian Laws. Malayao was an unarmed NDF consultant covered by immunity when they took him and detained him against his will until now.
We urge all sectors, people's organizations, human rights groups and other justice-loving individuals in Cagayan Valley and the country to join in various actions to compel the AFP to resurface Malayao. We shall not cease until his whereabouts are known and the criminals responsible are punished.
