The New People’s Army (NPA)-South Central Negros (Romeo Nanta Command) armed action killed 94th IB intelligence asset Jomy Pelarta on the night of November 6 in Sitio Sig-ang, Barangay Carabalan, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental Province. Pelarta was involved in the killing of the hors de combat NPA-Negros Island (Apolinario Gatmaitan Command) spokesperson Ka Juanito Magbanua (Romeo Nanta) in 2022.
Pelarta pinpointed Ka Juanito’s location in Sitio Medel. Ka Juanito was then on medical leave for his illness. The military consequently captured, tortured, and deliberately killed Ka Juanito in what they falsely presented as an armed encounter. Pelarta was also implicated in the raid conducted against the NPA unit a few days before the arrest of Ka Juanito.
Soldiers bribed him with cash and a motorcycle in exchange for his cooperation.
Pelarta also faced two counts of rape. One of his victims was a person with disability (PWD). He had another case of attempted rape.
According to the NPA-South Central Negros, the people’s army is sincere in protecting and defending the interests of the oppressed masses. The armed action against Pelarta adheres to this defense. The unit added that this should serve as a warning to all anti-social elements and counterrevolutionary forces who commit crimes against the people.
Source : https://philippinerevolution.nu/angbayan/npa-south-central-negros-armed-action-kills-asset-involved-in-the-killing-of-ka-juanito-magbanua/