Meanwhile, Prof. Jose Ma. Sison, CPP founding chair described Ka Roger as an outstanding Filipino patriot, a valiant Red fighter, a lucid communicator and an effective educator and organizer among the toiling masses. NDFP negotiating panel chair Ka Luis Jalandoni said Ka Roger was the undying voice of the revolution and the oppressed and exploited masses.
Sinabi naman ni Ka Luis Jalandoni, tagapangulo ng NDFP-Negotiating Panel, na walang kamatayang boses si Ka Roger ng rebolusyon at ng masang inaapi at pinagsasamantalahan.