THE ARMED Forces of the Philippines (AFP) slammed anew the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA), saying it should stop its “false pretenses of being pro-people and pro-progress.” AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Eduardo M. Año, in a press statement on Wednesday, said: “The AFP maintains that the group of Mr. Sison has traded ideology for money; principles for perks; cause for benefits. Their group has become a big burden to business and employment opportunities for the people.” Mr. Año issued the statement after CPP founder Jose Maria Sison, who has been living in exile in the Netherlands, denied that they are extorting money from the people through revolutionary taxes. Mr. Año added that it is but expected that Mr. Sison will deny taking the lion’s share of the extortion money, particularly those from the business sector. — Jil Danielle M. Caro

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