Aug 24 2020 09:54 PMMANILA - A military official in Southern Luzon on Monday denied that he has been labelling several activists and journalists as communist insurgents.Maj.
Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. belied accusations that he has "caused undue injury" to any party and "engaged directly or indirectly in any partisan political activity" by red tagging students, activists and journalists."It is the duty of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to inform the people about the activities of these organizations," Parlade told lawmakers during his confirmation hearing.While activists are "welcome" in a "robust democratic society," several legitimate groups have been included in the list of organizations who recognize Communist Party of the.