DOONGAN HS ARSON: NPA TERROR GLASS CASE

The New People’s Army (NPA) engineered a new way to be felt in Quezon province as they rounded-up series of attacks targeting its provincial police station to include the burning of eight classrooms in Doongan National High School last December 26. The premeditated arson destroyed a total of 3.5 million pesos worth of educational facilities. Apart from which, the rebels made quite a statement on their brigandage as they overturned the Philippine flag symbolizing open war against democracy. Around 500 students are set to be displaced by the opening of classes next year in said school. This would mean a cut-down of lecture hours to include a drawback on some of its subjects as its laboratory facilities were among those “ashed” in the incident.
The scenario in Doongan High School came after the raid of the San Narciso Municipal Police Station (MPS) last December 20, where armed rebels disguised themselves as media personalities. Ironically, the raid was more of a robbery hold-up incident as the NPA was more interested on the detailed guards’ wallets and the MPS’ issued laptops and ammunitions. After one robbery run-away, the Reds remained discontented and pulled-off another grisly assault that involved the above incident.
Sad to say, these had been the Red army’s methods to induce fear in Quezon as they try to muscle-flex and muster probable election-related intimidations. Apparently, these threatening activities were used to gather a good voting bloc among the populace other than playing it on the good side and finance millions for the campaigns of its supported candidates. Besides, the Communist Party best holds their interests with gun barrels. They were never interested in civilized talks nor are they serious with the conciliations their “political sorties” do in Kamara that include the likes of Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo.
Juan dela Cruz has been played. As the Communist faction claims their clinch to democratic processes such as the elections, they continue to arm their comrades underground. Like a well-off political tyrant such as the Ampatuans who manage to stay in power by coercing locals with their private armed groups, Ocampo made use of the NPA to force his victories. And what better way to make a good declaration of panic in Quezon voters than torching its schools and making a mock of its law enforcement units. The NPA is indeed putting up a scary front in the province. They want the locals to abide by their means as they continue to belittle the government’s efforts to secure its ranks and civilian installations, including the Doongan High School.
Are we to sit around and watch how these Communists carry on with the annihilation of our basic democratic rights? Their arson in Doongan HS is an invitation for war against the entire community. What fulfillment will be realized when the NPA decided to burn classrooms and stir up the downsizing educational system of Quezon? If they are truly the People’s alter ego against oppression and poverty, why are they adding-up to our communal problems? Are they helping or plainly hoodwinking us?