"As during the time of Marcos, the abuses committed by the reactionary military and police are among the biggest reasons for the initial motivation of people to join the New People's Army," said the CPP.
"Tulad noong panahon ni Marcos, ang pang-aabuso ng reaksyunaryong militar at pulis ay kabilang sa pinakamalalaking dahilan para magganyak ang mamamayan na sumapi sa Bagong Hukbong Bayan," anang PKP.