Tag: NTF-ELCAC
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NTF-ELCAC Acknowledges COCOPEA’s Withdrawal from Executive Committee
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has expressed respect for the decision of the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA) to step away from the task force’s Executive Committee. This decision, according to NTF-ELCAC’s executive director Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr., is seen as an…
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NTF-ELCAC Honors COCOPEA’s Exit from Executive Committee, Acknowledges Continued Support
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has expressed respect for the decision of the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of the Philippines (COCOPEA) to step away from the task force’s Executive Committee. This move, according to NTF-ELCAC’s executive director Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr., is seen as an…
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Candidates Urged to Resist Communist Extortion in Upcoming Elections
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has issued a stern warning to candidates participating in the upcoming May 12 elections, advising them to stand firm against extortion attempts by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP). NTF-ELCAC’s Executive Director, Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr., emphasized the importance of rejecting…
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Peaceful Holidays Signal Decline of Communist Insurgency in the Philippines
MANILA – The absence of threats from communist rebels during the recent holiday season marks a significant decline in the strength of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA). Undersecretary Ernesto Torres Jr., executive director of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), highlighted this development, noting…
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Philippine Government Declares Communist Threat Nearing End
MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has announced that the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and its military arm, the New People’s Army (NPA), are on the brink of becoming a negligible threat. This statement comes as the nation celebrates the New Year, marking a significant milestone…
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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…
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NTF-ELCAC: A Thorn in the Side of Communist Rebels
SEIZED. In a recent clash in Lobo, Batangas on December 4, 2024, authorities confiscated weapons used by rebels. The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) has been described as a ‘thorn’ and the ‘worst nightmare’ for the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army, primarily due to its efforts in fostering…
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President Marcos Urges NTF-ELCAC to Persist in Anti-Insurgency Efforts
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has encouraged the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) to keep up their efforts against insurgency, while also recognizing their crucial role in promoting peace and development across the nation. During the 6th anniversary celebration of NTF-ELCAC at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Marcos…
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91st Infantry Battalion Honored for Outstanding Peacebuilding Efforts
The 91st Infantry ‘Sinagtala’ Battalion, stationed in Baler, Aurora, was celebrated for its exemplary work in peacebuilding and community development during the 6th anniversary celebration of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The battalion, under the command of Lt. Col. Aries Quinto, was awarded the…
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