By Tara Yap

With spray-painted messages found throughout the provinces of Iloilo and Capiz urging locals to join the New People’s Army (NPA), Philippine Army officials stationed in Panay dismissed it, calling it proof the group’s power on Panay island is in decline.
“This only reflects their need to recruit more because their forces are depleted,” said 82nd Infantry Battalion (82IB) commander, Lt. Colonel Vener Morga.
61IB commander, Lt. Colonel Leonardo Peña said the public is educated and will not join the rebel group./WDJ