The New People’s Army (NPA)-South Central Negros (Romeo Nanta Command) carried out revolutionary justice by meting out the death penalty on Philippine Army 2nd Lt. Rodolfo Fajardo (Ret.), a despotic landlord and Alsa Masa armed group leader, on April 12. The people’s army ambushed Fajardo in Barangay Payao, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental Province.
According to the unit, the punishment was implemented following the order of the people’s court in the area. The revolutionary court found him guilty of widespread land-grabbing, multiple killings, and grave abuse of power. He also served as detachment commander in Barangay Cansalungon, Isabela Province in 1985–1986.
The court said Fajardo used his position, influence, and armed forces to seize land and livestock from peasants across several communities. He drove off from their land hundreds of farmers and residents who consequently suffered hunger and deep poverty.
Fajardo was responsible for killing or ordering the killing of at least 14 peasants in a series of massacres, burnings, and extrajudicial executions. He targeted peasants who refused to surrender their land and those who opposed his land-grabbing.
“His case marks a definitive stand against exploitation, particularly against peasants and farm workers,” NPA-South Central Negros spokesperson Ka Dionesio Magbuelas said. He added that the peasant masses, supported by the NPA and the Party, build revolutionary government in the countryside where impunity has no place.
Families of Fajardo’s victims warmly welcomed his punishment after many years. Local chapters of the Pambansang Katipunan ng mga Magbubukid (National Peasants Association), Makabayang Kilusan ng Bagong Kababaihan (Patriotic Movement of New Women), and Kabataang Makabayan (Patriotic Youth) in the region also hailed this act of justice.
“Justice will reach those who chooses to do harm, and accountability will be demanded from all who exploit the people for their own gain,” said Magbuelas. He also warned all state forces, their agents, and other criminal elements to immediately stop all illegal and oppressive activities.
Source : https://philippinerevolution.nu/angbayan/npa-operation-kills-despotic-landlord-and-retired-soldier-in-negros-occidental/