BAYAN MUNA is one of the 12 Party list that comprises the Makabayan Bloc in Congress, a coalition of front groups of CPP NPA NDF. The youth arm of Gabriela Woman’s Party is allegedly the front of the terrorist group CPP NPA NDF. Soberano, in an online function with Gabriela Youth, urged ladies and influencers to be vocal about various issues yet her discourse was met by certain allegations of contribution with the NPA. He alleged that Locsin's sibling is working with the New People's Army in Quezon. ", "Associating with Gabriela, per se, does not mean a person advocates and supports its ideology. He … "I don't need to apologize. "Liza Soberano, there's still a chance to abdicate the group," said Lt.. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr., adding that she could suffer the same fate as Josephine Lapira, a Gabriela Youth member who died from an encounter with armed authorities three years ago. She served as secretary-general and deputy secretary-general for campaign and propaganda of Gabriela Youth in UP-Manila; and had always been at the top of class. CNN and the CNN logo are registered marks of Cable News Network, Inc., displayed with permission. She would also lead discussion groups about … Lorenzana added, "To accuse us (military and police) of red-tagging them in the face of Sison's admission is the height of naïveté.". However, there are also others who took offense at her participation in the Gabriela Youth event and accused her of now being a member of the New People’s Army (NPA).. Related Topics: Alex Paul Monteagudo Alliance of Concerned Teachers CPP-NPA-NDF Duterte Youth Partylist Gabriela Joma Sison KADENA Kilusang Magbubukid Kilusang Mayo Uno League of Filipino Students League of Parents of the Philippines Liga Independencia Pilipinas Melchora Women's Partylist National Intelligence Coordinating Agency 98 talking about this. "Meantime, I directed Gen. Parlade to continue what he is doing with some caveats so as not to unnecessarily include or accuse innocent people who are well meaning and want to do good things for others.". The #BoycottLizaSoberano trend on Twitter today.Several Twitter users criticized Liza Soberano for her alleged collaboration with Gabriela Youth. Indeed, why would they? Parlade came under fire last week after warning Soberano for associating with Gabriela and adding that she could suffer the same fate as Josephine Lapira, a Gabriela Youth member who died in an encounter with armed authorities three years ago. A high-ranking official of the government’s National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has issued a warning to actress Liza Soberano on her ties with Gabriela Youth. Ayon sa statement ng official facebook account ni Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. na hindi isang NPA si Liza kaya huwag itong i-red tag. The supporters of the actress find Lopez and the vlogger’s statement funny because there is no proof that she joined the terrorist group or that she identifies herself as a communist. Gabriela Youth slammed the soldier for "degrading" its late member Lapira, whom they refer to as a "martyr.". Parlade is the commander of the Southern Luzon Command of the Philippine Army and currently spokesperson of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). 20 areas in PH hit 'danger' heat index – PAGASA, Fort Santiago, Baluarte de San Diego to reopen on May 17, Romualdez to refer impeachment raps vs. Leonen to House justice committee, 5,000 Taiwan-bound OFWs stranded after order to 'defer' entry of migrant workers. (While) Alexandra Pacalda of Gabriela Youth and Karapatan, and Jhenelyn Malabanan of Karapatan were earlier captured,” he said. PAHAYAG NG GABRIELA YOUTH PLM KAUGNAY NG PANREREDTAG NI PARLADE SA MGA UNIBERSIDAD AT PAARALAN NA PUGAD UMANO ANG MGA ITO NG RECRUITMENT NG CPP/NPA. GABRIELA is a grassroots-based alliance of more than 200 organizations, institutions, desks and programs based in communities, workplaces and schools throughout all regions and major provinces and cities in the Philippines. The defense secretary also said President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order declaring the CPP/NPA/NDF as terrorist organizations. Soberano was previously suspected of being an alleged NPA member by a Duterte supporter on YouTube after she appeared on a webinar by Gabriela Youth last week to discuss girls and young women’s issues amid the coronavirus pandemic. It was Jose Maria Sison himself who identified them as fronts of the CPP/NP/NDF," he said. Senator Risa Hontiveros called out Parlade for his "threats and harassment" on celebrities advocating women's rights while Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas said he was "maliciously" linked the actress to the underground movement when all she did was speak out in the youth forum against "gender-based violence and abuse.". The group has denied the military general’s allegation, although many former Gabriela youth members had been killed in encounters, fighting on the side of the NPA rebels. Soberano participated in an online forum organized by the Gabriela’s youth sector, which was linked by Parlade to the CPP-NPA. Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 25) — While left-leaning groups have been associated with communist organizations, the defense secretary says military officials must take extra care when linking personalities to such groups. And GABRIELA is an organization which has a youth sector, the GABRIELA YOUTH. "What I know is she was invited … Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. said Soberano “is not an NPA” because she is merely advocating for women’s rights. In an interview with CNN Philippines, Parlade said he meant no harm. He also claimed that progressive groups were plotting to unseat President Rodrigo Duterte in a plan known as "Red October" back in 2018. Not even after many members of the Gabriela-Youth, Pasaka, or Anakbayan have ended up dead with the NPA. Nagbibigay rin ng babala ang nasabing AFP official … 20 areas in PH hit 'danger' heat index – PAGASA, Fort Santiago, Baluarte de San Diego to reopen on May 17, Romualdez to refer impeachment raps vs. Leonen to House justice committee, 5,000 Taiwan-bound OFWs stranded after order to 'defer' entry of migrant workers. If you don’t, you will suffer the same fate as Josephine Anne Lapira @ELLA, former Deputy Secretary General of Gabriela Youth of UP, Manila and … Those I could ignore but this is a different level altogether. If you don’t, you will suffer the same fate as Josephine Anne Lapira @Ella, former deputy secretary general of Gabriela Youth of UP Manila and defender of women’s rights, who was not safe even against sexual predators among her comrades in the NPA unit she joined, which is clearly stated in her handwritten letter addressed to a certain Emil. READ: ‘Hindi terorismo ang paglaban sa abuso’: Gabriela defends Liza Soberano amid red-tagging "By being vocal about my opinions and advocacies, I have always been attacked. Just to be clear we were not the ones who red-tagged them. “While the Kamatayan (Makabayan) Bloc members are desperately haggling to block the budget of the NTF-ELCAC, nine NPA … Gabriela likewise launched the hashtag “#DefendFilipinoWomen” after Parlade’s statement. A week after the event, AFP Southern Luzon Command chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade issued a statement on the FB page of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict saying Soberano was not an NPA. Gabriela Youth is the youth arm of the larger Gabriela Women’s Party. "They (Armed Forces) continuously make use of 'red-tagging' to silence everybody, with or without organization, who speak out against Duterte regime's tyrannical rule," the group said on Facebook. Why should I apologize? "The choice is yours Liza, and so with you Catriona," he added. If you don't, you will suffer the same fate as Josephine Anne Lapira @ELLA, former Deputy Secretary General of Gabriela Youth of UP Manila and defender of women's rights, even against sexual predators amongst her comrades in the NPA unit she joined which is clearly stated in her handwritten letter addressed to a certain @EMIL," Parlade said. Gabriela Youth is a mass organization for young women in universities, colleges, schools, and … GABRIELA has been a monumental party for Filipino women because they challenge a lot of the patriarchal views placed on them, alongside resisting foreign influence and neocolonialism. Soberano’s bravery to come forward and share about her experience was met with praise and admiration by many. Photo Source: The Manila Times He has been known for accusing politicians of colluding with the Communist Party of the Philippines. In a deliberate broadside at the congressional partylist caucus Makabayan bloc, Parlade referred to the group as “Kamatayan bloc”. It also has chapters in eight countries outside of the Philippines. imagine deliberately making propaganda to injure … Gabriela Rep. Brosas: Parlade’s appeal to stop red-tagging Liza Soberano is starkly … Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 21) - A military official, known to tag government critics as communist rebels, has warned actress Liza Soberano against working further with left-leaning Gabriela Youth after the celebrity spoke as a guest in one of its events. https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/10/21/AFP-official-warning-Liza-Soberano.html Liza Soberano kasapi na ng mga NPA thru Gabriela Youth. Therefore it is our duty to forewarn them less they fall into a trap," he said. "Definitely, I did not red-tag Liza Soberano. Isa ang Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) sa mga unibersidad na pinangalanan ni Lt. General Antonio Parlade Jr. na lugar umano ng recruitment ng CPP/NPA sa isang panayam ng … It's not right that we don't inform Liza Soberano about the nature of Gabriela Youth to which she was engaging with during the webinar," the military official said. Nagbigay ng babala ang AFP laban kay Liza Soberano dahil sa ugnayan nito sa Gabriela Youth matapos nitong lumabas sa isang Online Talk para sa Karapatan ng mga Kababaihan. If you don’t, you will suffer the same fate as Josephine Anne Lapira @ELLA, former Deputy Secretary General of Gabriela Youth of UP, Manila and defender of women’s rights, even against sexual predators amongst her comrades in the NPA unit she joined which is clearly stated in her handwritten letter addressed to a certain @EMIL. If they do, then funding from their … Soberano, in an online event with Gabriela Youth, encouraged women and influencers to be vocal about different issues but her speech was met by some accusations of involvement with the NPA. Photo Source: @Gabriela Youth FB. Gabriela pointed out that Parlade had ended up red-tagging Soberano in his statement due to his “malicious” association of the actress with the NPA… Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. However, he said that she and Gray should cut ties with Gabriela Youth because they might soon become recruited as NPA members. He gave the same warning to Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray while red-tagging the sister of actress Angel Locsin, Ella Colmenares. I don't have any intention of hurting Liza Soberano," Parlade told CNN Philippines' The Source on Oct. 23, saying people should read his full statement to understand his point. Parlade did not red-tag Liza and Catriona, what he was saying was that the organizations getting in touch with them are leftist organizations and are allies of the CPP-NPA-NDF (Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front) like the Gabriela Youth that invited Liza Soberano, taking advantage of her popularity so they could recruit or give a … If you don’t, you will suffer the same fate as Josephine Anne Lapira @ELLA, former Deputy Secretary General of Gabriela Youth of UP, Manila and defender of women’s rights, even against sexual predators amongst her comrades in the NPA unit she joined which is clearly stated in her handwritten letter addressed to a certain @EMIL,” he said. That said, Brosas added she has no knowledge of Gabriela or Gabriela Youth trying to recruit Soberano. © 2015 Nine Media Corp. CNN name, logo and all associated elements ™ and © 2015 Cable News Network. “Resorting to red-tagging just to discredit Liza Soberano and Gabriela Youth’s efforts to raise awareness on women and children’s issues really shows you how a woman’s voice, one that stands firmly with her sisters and her countrymen, makes fascists quiver,” wrote another supporter who used the #DefendLizaSoberano hashtag. Parlade advised the public not to red-tag but rather “educate” Soberano. It’s a pity she learned about nonsense things … Gray, meanwhile, has been vocal against the government in some issues including the passage of the Anti-Terrorism Act and the shutdown of the ABS-CBN network. “Gen. The actress’ camp has since then denied the allegations and clarified that Soberano … The group was allegedly the front organization of the terrorist group CPP NPA NDF. Electoral performance. However, Lorenzana said he has reminded Parlade "from red-tagging anybody without evidence. © 2015 Nine Media Corp. CNN name, logo and all associated elements ™ and © 2015 Cable News Network. Totoo ba? "Don't follow the path Ka Ella Colmenares took in the underground.". Actress Liza Soberano is a member of the New People's Army (NPA) and has joined the organization Gabriela Youth, which is "a front of the Communists." https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/10/25/lorenzana-parlade- READ: Pro-admin vlogger tags Liza Soberano as communist after speaking at Gabriela Youth webinar. Not even after many members of Karapatan have been arrested together with NPAs at checkpoints, or after many of the NPA leaders have been bailed out by Karapatan on many occasions. CAMP GEN. ALFREDO SANTOS, Calauag, Quezon -- A New People's Army (NPA) amazon whom human rights group Karapatan claimed to have been abducted by the military, surrendered to the authorities in General Luna town, Quezon on September 15.Lt. He has been known for blaming legislators for intriguing with the Communist Party of the Philippines. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. All rights reserved. This claim was made on a … Posted at Oct 22 2020 01:01 AM MANILA - An official of the government's National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Wednesday warned actress Liza Soberano on her ties with Gabriela Youth after she participated in a women’s rights online talk.