THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday said the New People’s Army rebels responsible for killing Gonzaga Mayor Carlito Pentecostes Jr. belonged to a gun-for-hire group.

Lt. Gen. Gregorio Catapang, chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Northern Luzon Command, said rebels who turned themselves into a gun-for-hire group are out to destroy peace, knowing that they could not manipulate the masses if they are enjoying peace and prosperity.