May 23, 2025

Tag: former rebels

  • Negros Occidental Boosts Local Balut Production with PHP2 Million Investment

    Negros Occidental has launched a significant initiative to enhance its balut production, investing PHP2 million in a project aimed at former rebels and farmers. The project was officially handed over by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson at the provincial capitol in Bacolod City on February 14, 2025. The initiative, known as the Itik-Pinas Raising for Balut…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • 23 Former Rebels in Samar Seek New Beginnings Through Amnesty Program

    In a significant move towards peace and reintegration, 23 former rebels from Samar province have taken a crucial step by applying for amnesty. The group, eager to start anew, submitted their applications during an amnesty orientation held at the headquarters of the Philippine Army’s 87th Infantry Battalion in San Jose de Buan town. The event,…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • OPAPRU and DILG Aim to Integrate Former Rebels and Supporters into Community Groups in Pangasinan

    In a concerted effort to maintain peace and stability, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) are working to integrate former rebels and their supporters into People’s Organizations (POs) in Pangasinan. This initiative was highlighted during a media orientation in…

    Written by

    Ria Lacson

  • From Rebels to Cooperative Leaders: A Journey of Transformation and Hope

    In a remarkable shift from conflict to community building, former rebels are finding new purpose and productivity through cooperatives, thanks to initiatives led by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) and other government bodies. This transformation was highlighted at the ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ forum held at Monte Vista Hotsprings and Conference Resort in Calamba City,…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • Former Rebels in Negros Oriental Embark on Journey Back to Civilian Life

    In a significant move towards reintegration, 25 former members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Negros Oriental are participating in a comprehensive 22-day deradicalization program. Hosted by the Philippine Army’s 302nd Brigade, the initiative is designed to ease their transition back into society, offering them a fresh start away from the insurgency. The program,…

    Written by

    Annalyn Del Rosario

  • Survey Initiated for Housing Project Aimed at Former Rebels in Negros Oriental

    In a significant move towards reintegration, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Negros Oriental has commenced surveying a 13-hectare plot in Barangay Bongalonan, Basay town, designated for a housing project for former rebels. This initiative, captured in an undated photo, marks a pivotal step in providing homes for those who have laid down their…

    Written by

    Miko Alvarez