We need CAFGUs and CVOs

I used to live in Cotabato but left last year to work in Manila, but all my relatives are still there.  I would like to react to the letter of Ms. Cristina Palabay, Secretary General of Karapatan.  I disagree with all her observations and suggestions –scrapping of paramilitary groups or the CAFGU, Civilian Volunteer Organization or CVOs and the repeal of Executive Order 546 which allows local officials to employ CAFGUs and CVO to help address insurgency and guard the people’s safety.

Perhaps Ms. Palabay has not had the experience of living in a barangay where NPAs operate.  They disturb the peace and extort money, force the populace to support them.