Tag: Peace and Development
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Revolutionary Partnership Aims to Bridge Digital Divide in Conflict Zones
In a groundbreaking move, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have joined forces to extend digital connectivity to areas plagued by conflict and vulnerability. This initiative, captured in a photo from February 18, 2025, showcases OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.…
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Negros Occidental Boosts Balut Production with P2-M Project for Ex-Rebels and Farmers
Negros Occidental has launched a significant initiative to enhance its balut production, distributing a P2 million support package to former rebel groups and farmers’ associations. The event, held at the provincial capitol in Bacolod City, was led by Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, who emphasized the need to address the province’s monthly balut shortage of approximately…
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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…
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DPWH Urges Local Support for Major Road Projects in Conflict-Affected Mindanao
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has called upon local government units in Lanao del Sur to back the multi-billion peso Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao (RNDP-CAAM). This appeal was made by DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain, who chairs the RNDP-CAAM Steering Committee, during a meeting in…
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Philippine Military Pledges Full Support for Soldiers Injured in Basilan Skirmish
In a show of solidarity, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has committed to providing comprehensive support to soldiers injured during a confrontation with rogue elements in Basilan on January 22. AFP chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. emphasized the military’s unwavering support, stating, “The AFP stands firmly behind them, and we will ensure they…
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Deadly Clash in Basilan Leaves Four Dead, Twelve Injured
In a tragic incident in Sumisip, Basilan, a confrontation between military forces and lawless groups, supported by some members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two soldiers, and left twelve others wounded. The clash occurred around 4 p.m. on Wednesday in Barangay Lower Cabengbeng, as reported…
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20 New People’s Army Members Surrender in Central Luzon, Embrace Peace
In a significant move towards peace, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced that 20 members and supporters of the New People’s Army (NPA) turned themselves in to authorities over a three-day period from January 16 to 18, as part of the government’s Oplan ‘Balik-Loob’ initiative. The Police Regional Office-Region-Central Luzon (PRO-3) reported that the majority…
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New Housing Initiative Breaks Ground at Camp Abubakar, Aiming to Transform Lives
In a significant step towards peace and development, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) spearheaded the groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing and resettlement project at Camp Abubakar in Barira, Maguindanao del Norte. The event, held on December 19, 2024, was attended by OPAPRU chief Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Housing Project in Camp Abubakar
In a significant step towards peace and development, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) spearheaded the groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing and resettlement project in Camp Abubakar, located in Barira, Maguindanao del Norte. The event, held on December 19, 2024, was attended by OPAPRU chief Secretary Carlito Galvez…
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Communist Rebels’ Refusal of Holiday Truce Signals Continued Violence, Says Security Adviser
MANILA – The refusal of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to declare a holiday truce underscores their ongoing commitment to violence, according to National Security Adviser Eduardo Año. In a statement released on Thursday, Año criticized the group’s stance, suggesting it reflects their dedication to armed struggle and their…
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