OPAPP lashes at CPP-NPA for using child warriors in guerilla warfare 5 SHARES Share it! It was reported that the teenager identified only as “Bentong” joined the rebels when he was only 13 years old. According to Galvez, the Communist rebels were destroying the future of the children instead of inspiring them to be upright, peaceful and law-abiding citizens. He said the insurgents were molding the youth into becoming child warriors with the sole purpose of fighting the government. As much as possible, they want to recruit student-leaders who can easily be brainwashed and subsequently, can help recruit new members.

Source: Manila Bulletin February 29, 2020 01:59 UTC