UNMASKING MAOIST PSEUDO PARTYLISTS IN CONGRESS

Monday, June 1, 2009

Press Statements



Rep. Alcover dares pseudo partylist members to renounce their membership with the Maoist Communist Party of the Philippines


Pseudo Partylist groups must now take out all the trappings and covers that they used in the 4 decades of Maoist communism insurgency in the country. This is the challenge poised by ANAD Partylist Representative Jun Alcover during his privilege speech, entitled – “A scourge of deceit and brutality”, at the House of Representatives this afternoon (June 1, 2009).

Alcover pointed out that Bayan Muna, Gabriela, Anakpawis, and Kabataan are partylist organizations of the Maoist Communist Party of the Philippines, under the National Democratic Front. “CPP chairman and Maoist messiah Jose Ma. Sison admitted this in his speech in Brussels, Belgium in l987 and during the launching of Makabayan, last April 16, 2009,” Alcover said.

Alcover warned those who still remain in the so-called political mainstream to be wary about Makabayan. “It is a political coalition instigated by the Maoist CPP. Let me warn you that any decision to be subservient to those who espouse a Godless and inhuman ideology could spell disaster for our country,” he said.

Alcover decried the unabated killings, harassments, and intimidation by the Maoist communist New People’s Army in the countryside; and the sustained anti-government campaign waged by the pseudo partylist groups to advance their cause and gain seats not only in Congress but in the Senate during the 2010 elections. “They continue to unleash their death squads on those whose opinions differ from the dogma they dearly hold. They have corrupted our electoral system by using armed units to dictate how communities vote. . . .They are not merely turning our democracy on its head. They are turning our democracy against itself!” Alcover said.

Alcover chided the pseudo Partylist Representatives for using Congress as a venue to launch their vicious propaganda campaign against government and to advance their cause. He added that they chose to join protest actions rather than willfully fulfill their sworn duty as members of the Lower House. “Such will be the case when Her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will deliver her State of the Nation Address before a joint session of Congress. . . . Now is the time to ask Cong. Satur Ocampo and company as to which body they wanted to belong. They cannot be in two places at the same time,” he clarified.

The ANAD partylist representative challenged Congressmen Satur Ocampo, Teddy Casino, Neri Colmenares, Rafael Mariano, Joel Maglungsod, Liza Maza, Luzviminda Ilagan, and Raymond Palatino to renounce armed struggle, renounce their membership in the Communist Party of the Philippines, and denounce the terrorist acts of the communist NPA. “The proxies of Maoist Messiah Jose Ma. Sison, in this hall, must now be asked with full clarity about their readiness to standby their oath of office - -to defend the republic and obey the constitution,” Alcover stressed.

To effectively and peacefully confront and oppose the continued deception and brutality of the Maoist communists, Alcover called on the government to maximize the use of its resources to conduct a peaceful education campaign from the national to the barangay level with the local government units in the forefront of the effort. “Killing or arresting these Maoist communists’ agitators and propaganda operators will not solve the problem. We can isolate physically a person but we cannot isolate or kill an ideology. The best way is by educating the Filipinos,” Alcover explained.


Transfer of counter-insurgency campaign

to DILG is the appropriate move of government, says ANAD Rep. Alcover

(press release: 28 May 2009)

Education of the masses is the best weapon to counter the influence, intimidation, and spate of murders committed by the Maoist Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New Peoples Army, throughout the country.

This was bared by ANAD Partylist Representative Jun Alcover during the Usapang Balita Media Forum held at the Quezon Memorial Circle, in Quezon City, today even as he clarified that confronting the communist terrorism insurgency using guns and bullets will only exacerbate the problem.

He disclosed that the Alliance for Nationalism and Democracy (ANAD) believes that it is high time that the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) must take the lead role in the fight against communist terrorism.

Alcover explained that the DILG can effectively use the different local government units, down to the barangay level, as the so-called political front in the rural areas as a counter-measure against the Maoist communist sectoral front organizations under the National Democratic Front (NDF); while it can efficiently mobilize the Philippine National Police, as the armed component against the Maoist communist-terrorist NPA.

“The essential point here is to empower and mobilize the LGUs, particularly the barangays, to protect their respective areas from the NPA’s continued intimidation and harassments,” Alcover said.

Asked on the plans of ANAD as it is now one of the Partylist organizations in Congress, Alcover retorted saying, “We continue our crusade for the protection and preservation of our freedoms and democratic institution and bring this advocacy right inside the hallowed halls of Congress.”

Alcover cited the presence of Maoist communist pseudo-partylist organizations in Congress that has effectively manipulated some members to support their objectives, “We will expose and unmask their real self so that the Filipinos will know how the members of Bayan Muna, Gabriela, Anakpawis, and Kabataan has made use of their positions,”



ANAD denounce the murder of Pitao’s sister;

pseudo partylist members challenged to do the same

The ALLIANCE FOR NATIONALISM AND DEMOCRACY (ANAD) denounce, in strongest terms, the continued murders, utter disregard to human life, and other forms of barbaric acts perpetrated by the Maoist communist-terrorist NPA against peace-loving and civilized Filipinos. ANAD decries the ability of these Maoist Godless and inhuman group to easily end one’s life while riding on the comforts of a hasty decision by their Kangaroo court where the victims were denied due process.

Representative Jun Alcover of ANAD Partylist describes as completely outrageous the murder of Evelyn Pitao, last May 23, in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte. “We cannot hold our feelings on the unjustified and inhuman act committed by a group who professed to be protectors of human rights, of the oppressed, and purveyors of equality in Philippine society,” Alcover said.

The admission by the Maoist communist NPA command in Southern Mindanao of their responsibility on Evelyn’s murder, points to a glaring fact that they do not dignify and recognize the sanctity of family ties and relationships. “We must not forget Fr. Conrado Balweg who was treacherously murdered by his own brother, Jovito, upon orders of the central committee of the Maoist CPP-NPA-NDF,” Alcover said.

“What is surprising is the conflicting statements issued by both the NPA command in Southern Mindanao and that of KARAPATAN, the Maoist communist front organization for human rights. This is really alarming considering the usual propaganda campaign line of the so-called human rights advocates that always points to the military and government as the ones responsible in all incidences of murders and killings in the country,” Alcover explained.

“Consistent with their denunciation and condemnation on the disappearances of Jocelyn Cadapan, Jonas Burgos, and others upon whom the government and military were accused as the ones responsible, I challenge Bayan Muna Congressmen Satur Ocampo, Tedoro Casino, Neri Colmenares and all their cohorts in the Maoist pseudo party groups to openly denounce and condemn the Maoist communist-terrorist NPA for the killing of Evelyn Pitao and her alleged lover – Roberto Dadula,” Alcover said even as he called on the Filipinos to wake up from deep slumber to confront and oppose the notorius Maoist communist CPP-NPA-NDF and all of its surrogate organizations.

“Our country truly deserves the full cooperation, understanding and support of every freedom loving Filipino for peace to completely reign again in our midst,” Alcover added.




Maoist Pseudo Partylist Reps must bare themselves out!

(press release: 27 May 2009)


The ALLIANCE FOR NATIONALISM AND DEMOCRACY (ANAD) strongly condemn, in unequivocal terms, the unabated rash of kidnappings, murders, and attacks by the Maoist communist New Peoples Army (NPA) as it calls on the Representatives of the self-styled pseudo Partlist groups, in Congress, to come out from their intentional hibernation and denounce the atrocities of the NPA.

ANAD Partylist Representative Jun Alcover decried the Maoist NPA utter disregard for peace and human rights which is in direct contravention to their acronym being the so-called “protectors of the people.”

“What have they done to the 3 soldiers of the 11th Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army in Guihulngan City, Negros Occidental and a certain Staff Sergeant Manlangit of the 36th IB, PA, in Agusan del Sur? They mercilessly killed them in cold blood?” Alcover said. “Do not these soldiers deserve the same human rights protection from terrorist actions?”Alcover asked.

“Why did they (NPA) raided the DPWH office in Barangay Bacacay, Gubat, Sorsogon last May 25? Isn’t it because they are wholly opposed to the construction and infrastructure projects of the government?” Alcover quipped.

Alcover explained, “What is happening now is obviously the implementation of Mao Ze Dong’s doctrine of – OPPOSE WHAT THE GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS; AND SUPPORT WHAT THE GOVEFRNMENT OPPOSES!”

Alcover lamented the fact that the continuing terrorism committed by the Maoist NPA has been met with a loud and deafening silence by pseudo-Partylist lawmakers of this 14th Congress.

The pro-democracy lawmaker strongly called on Partylist Representatives Satur Ocampo, Teodoro Casino, and Neri Colmenares of Bayan Muna; Liza Maza and Luzviminda Ilagan of Gabriela; Rafael Mariano and Joel Maglungsod of AnakPawis; and Raymond Palatino of Kabataan, to show your true and real colors. “Now is the time for all of these pseudo-partylist lawmakers to bare themselves out to the Filipino people,” Alcover said.

“Enough is enough. We cannot tolerate any of your scripted antics clothed with pretentions and deceit. The lines must be drawn now. The grains must be separated from the chaf, so to speak, so that our people could be given a better understanding and could render better judgment during the 2010 elections,” Alcover added.



Rep. Alcover supports Cebu Gov. Garcia’s

filing of charges against 3 big oil companies

(press release: 24 May 2009)

The disparity in prices of oil products is so glaring that government should move-in to stop the malpractice of some oil companies perceived to be manipulating the prices of oil products sold to end consumers, in the country.

Rep. Jun Alcover of ANAD Partylist expressed his surprise upon knowing that prices of oil products in Cebu, sold by Chevron, Petron, and Shell, are higher compared to that in Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, and Davao Cities. Alcover noted that the price of diesel fuel in Cebu is higher by Php 6.31 per liter compared to the same item sold in Manila; unleaded gasoline is Php 7.69 higher in Cebu compared to that in Manila; LPG is higher in Cebu at Php 5.78 per kilo compared to that in Manila.

Also, Alcover was surprised upon learning that the average price of gasoline products is higher in Cebu by Php 4.83 compared to Cagayan de Oro, Php 1.02 compared to that in Iloilo; and Php 3.46 per liter compared to that in Davao.

“We cannot just close our eyes to this grim reality adversely affecting the lives of Cebuanos,” said Alcover. “Indeed it is predatory pricing as it intends not to help Cebu grow but to add more burden to the Cebuanos, as a whole. Instead it helps a lot to support the communist propaganda.” Alcover added.

Rep. Alcover made this reaction as he expressed his unqualified support to Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia’s filing of a criminal case against the 3 big oil companies before the Department of Energy-Department of Justice Task Force on Oil Deregulation. “I support Gov. Garcia’s intent of opening up the book of accounts of these companies so that we will know the truth,” Alcover pointed out.

“If there is a necessity to file a bill to amend Republic Act 8479 or otherwise known as Downstream Oil Deregulation Act of l998, then we will move for it in the Lower House,” Alcover said. “Also, if these oil companies doesn’t heed our call, then let us launch pressure actions against these 3 oil companies,” Alcover clarified.



Charter Change must not be personality centered

press release: 18 May 2009)

Efforts to amend our constitution must not be personality based but should consider what is best for our country and people. This was expressed by Cong. Pastor Alcover Jr., ANAD Partylist Representative as he explained that ANAD will support moves to amend the Constitution, either thru Constituent Assembly or Constitutional Convention.

“We cannot be silent on the matter considering the fact that our people need adequate support from government which our present constitution could not extend to them with dispatch. Amending some provisions of the constitution could spell enhancement and support for this,” he said.

He cited some provision that could bolster our economy and cause political maturity among our people. “Either towards parliamentary, federal, or putting up a stronger and improved presidential form of governance does not worry us. But ANAD’s utmost priority is one that would enhance our people’s capability towards economic development through opportunities that would address poverty and capability building,” Alcover pointed out.

On the issue that additional partylist representations were named to the Lower House to ensure Charter Change (Cha-Cha), Alcover said that the highest court of the land has mandated it to be so. “It is in compliance to the mandates of our constitution. The apportioning of 20% of the total members of Congress for partylist representation was in the Constitution long before the move/s to amend the constitution came out,” he added.

Alcover urged all sectors to view such moves in the context of promoting the general welfare and capability of our people; and not against any individual. “The latter would clearly be of great disservice to our people and country because personal and biased intentions would be the order of the day, so to speak, and not the giving of importance to the future and well-being of our people and country,” Alcover stressed.



Political pluralism with an armalite on our back?

(press release: 09 May 2009)

ANAD Partylist Cong. Jun Alcover described as “threading into murky and dangerous waters” if lawmakers, like Sen. Chiz Escudero, openly pursue his thinking of “allowing beliefs espoused by all political forces to be heard in the marketplace of ideas.”

While the ALLIANCE FOR NATIONALISM AND DEMOCRACY is open to the exchange of beliefs and ideas that would result to a better understanding and peace among Filipinos, “allowing a group who advocate violence is something that must be prevented,” said Alcover.

Expressing his reaction to Sen. Escudero’s statement, as reported by media, Alcover explained that dealing with the Maoist CPP-NPA-NDF, especially with their sectoral front and pseudo partylist organizations is tantamoung to “ talking to them with an armalite on your back, he said.

While ANAD has not yet decided on the issue of reviving the Anti-Subversion Law or RA 1700 whether to support it or not, Alcover said that strengthening our country’s democratic institutions necessitates the unhampered and free exchange of political beliefs and ideas with groups who do not advocate the use of violence against innocent and helpless Filipinos.

“Such is not the case with the Maoist CPP-NPA-NDF for they strongly adhere to the teachings of Mao Tse Tung – POWER COMES OUT FROM THE BARREL OF THE GUN. This is the very reason why the CPP’s New People’s Army is there,” Alcover pointed out.

Alcover called on all Filipinos, especially those who are setting their sights on the top two positions of the land, to be serious about the issue. “Let us refrain from political double talk in exchange for the so-called votes of the Maoist communist minions. Let us join hands to give real meaning to our freedoms and democratic institutions,” he said.



Alcover calls on Congress to investigate

Cong. Maglungsod’s actions

(press release: 09 May 2009)

The ALLIANCE OF NATIONALISM AND DEMOCRACY (ANAD) strongly supports the order issued by Secretary-General Marilyn Yap for Anak Pawis Partylist Representative Joel Maglungsod to vacate his “office tent”, along with Maoist communist front sectoral organizations that set up camp at the gates of the Batasan Pambansa. However, “the order should immediately be implemented and not wait until June 6,” said Cong. Jun Alcover, of ANAD Partylist

“These people had been given more than enough time and space and their continued stay in that area has shown their disregard and utter disrespect to the House of Representatives,” said Alcover. “They blatantly abused our country’s democratic space,” said Alcover.

More than 10 “tents” and illegal temporary structures with matching red banners of Maoist communist front sectoral organizations were established in that area and obviously intended for a long stay. Aside from the “Batasan Siege”, Maoist communist sectoral front organizations had pitched camp, for years already, in front of the main offices of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Elliptical Road, Quezon City.

ANAD maintains that protests and other forms of peaceful assemblies at the gates of the Batasan Pambansa and other government offices is welcome, “pitching camp and putting illegal structures there tantamount to hooliganism as if they are pressuring Congress and government to succumb to their demands,” Alcover stressed.

Alcover lamented Maglungsod’s attitude as a member of Congress. “What happened to him? He has brazenly expressed disrespect to an institution that he also belongs. His actuations, that placed the entire House of Representatives’ integrity to question and public ridicule, is something that must be investigated by the Ethics Committee of the Lower House and appropriate disciplinary sanctions be meted against him,” Alcover pointed out.

On the other hand, Cong. Alcover explained that if Congress refuses to investigate Cong. Maglungsod and immediately remove the illegal structures at the gates of the Batasan, “ANAD would take this as an expression of tolerance on the part of the House’s leadership. The news item that came out might only be intended for public relations purposes.”

In so doing, Alcover said that organized pro-democracy forces in the country, particularly in Metro Manila, can do the same, “in pursuit of our pro-democratic crusade. Congress cannot prevent us from doing so,” he added.

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