Group (CTG) and its White Area Operatives or CTG front organizations that freely operate and get support, particularly in urban areas.

The ATA and other related laws such as the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act or Republic Act No.10168 define and provide punishment for acts of terrorism, such as, but not limited to participation, cooperation, facilitation, and conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism by an individual, group or association, and suspects can be arrested without judicial warrants of arrest.

Relatively, the CPP-NPA was designated as a “terrorist organization” by the Anti-Terrorism Council in September 2022 and the US State Department as a “Foreign Terrorist Organization” in August 2002.

With this ruling, Sison assured the public, especially the people of Western and Central Visayas, that the 3ID will continue to collaborate with the local government units, law enforcement agencies, and other partners and stakeholders in protecting the rights of the people during the implementation of the Anti-Terrorism Act and other related laws.

He also reiterated his call for the remaining armed rebels to lay down their arms, abandon the futile armed struggle, and join the government in pursuing just and lasting peace, unity, and development. (AAL/AGP/PIA6)