Alleged insurgents slapped with terror raps
The DoJ said prosecutors characterized the attack against state forces as an act of terrorism
Daily TribuneThe DoJ said prosecutors characterized the attack against state forces as an act of terrorism
The Department of Justice on Thursday announced that it has filed terrorism charges against 11 alleged members of the New People’s Army in Occidental Mindoro.
DoJ spokesperson Assistant Secretary Mico Clavano disclosed that they were able to get information that the case has already been filed in Occidental Mindoro, charging them with terrorism.
“We have filed the necessary charges to be prosecuted in court,” Clavano said.
The alleged NPA members were identified as Jovito Marquez, Antonio Baculo, Sonny Rogelio, Veginia Terrobias, Lena Gumpad, Job Abednego David, Jessie Almoguera, Reina Grace, Bethro Erardo Zapra Jr., Daisylyn Castillo Malucon and Yvaan Corpuz Zuniga.
Clavano revealed that all of them were already arrested as they were allegedly involved in the ambush of state forces in May 2023 at Barangay Malisbong in Sablayan town with high-powered firearms and improvised explosive devices.
The DoJ said prosecutors characterized the attack against state forces as an act of terrorism.
“The intent behind the ambush was deemed to cause death, serious injury, and to instill a widespread atmosphere of fear, thereby destabilizing the fundamental political, economic, and social structures of the Philippines,” Clavano said.
On the other hand, the DoJ said the charges of unlawful possession of firearms and explosives were dismissed due to lack of probable cause due to insufficient evidence.
