
Originally Posted by
istoryador
Government is losing the battle of hearts and minds to the npa.
People saw the AFP as the human rights violators.
Or is it the other way around?
After all, the military would not conduct offensive military operations should there be no insurgents in the area. The enemies of the State even has the nerve to state that they are winning the hearts and minds of the people when they are the cause of government's declaration of all-out war.
The government tried to convince them for so many years. The government tried their very best to discuss the matter through peace negotiations. But then, the NPAs continue with their attacks even if their political arm sits on the negotiating table for peace talks. Such is treacherous, just as treacherous as they have attacked the soldiers assigned in Mt. Mayon who were about to provide relief operations with the evacuees.
The people knew better than simply stating that they are for the rebels. They wanted a peaceful life ahead of them.