The Party commends Red fighters of the New People’s Army for its quick reaction and counter-maneuver against assaulting troops of the 9th IB in Balatan town, Camarines Sur, last Friday. At least two fascist troopers of the AFP were killed in action, including the officer leading the attack.

Troops of the 9th IB were conducting offensive combat operations, and were preparing to mount an attack against the NPA fighters in the area. The AFP wanted to take advantage of the ceasefire declaration of the CPP, which is to set to take effect on December 25-26 and December 31 and January 1, 2026.

With the deep support of the people, the NPA unit was alerted of the plan and was able to foil the 9th IB’s attack AFP. t
The NPA promptly carried out active defense operations to turn the situation to their advantage, take the initiative and gain upperhand in battle. The said NPA unit was able to quickly and safely withdraw from the site.

The said NPA unit was in the area to conduct mass work, help in production, extend medical and education services and conduct cultural work among the local peasant masses and fisherfolk. Like every other unit of the NPA, they carry out armed struggle against the fascist AFP in defense of the people.

Officers of the AFP are utterly hypocritical in claiming “treachery” in the NPA’s use of command-detonated explosives against the assaulting fascist troops, insisting that these are illegitimate weapons. What is treacherous and cowardly is having jetfighters drop 500-lb bombs in the early morning hours from the safety of 50,000 feet.

For the AFP’s education, the command-detonated explosives used by the NPA are not prohibited under the Ottawa Treaty, which prohibit only landmines triggered by pressure or trip-wire.

The NPA’s command-detonated explosives are controlled and triggered by an operator. In fact, Canada, which hosted the anti-landmine summit, produces similar weapons.

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