Tag: Reconciliation
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Heroes Honored: Philippine Army Marks One Year Since Deadly North Negros Clash
In a solemn ceremony, the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB) gathered to remember the sacrifices and lives lost during the intense week-long conflict known as the ‘Battle of Pinapugasan’ in Escalante City, Negros Occidental. The event, which took place from February 21 to 27, 2024, was commemorated on its first anniversary with a holy…
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Heroes Honored: Army Marks One Year Since Fierce North Negros Battle
In a solemn ceremony, the Philippine Army’s 79th Infantry Battalion (79IB) gathered to remember the sacrifices and lives lost during the intense week-long conflict known as the ‘Battle of Pinapugasan’ in Barangay Pinapugasan, Escalante City, Negros Occidental. The clashes, which occurred from February 21 to 27, 2024, in Sitio Mansulao, were commemorated on the first…
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Philippine Army’s ‘Love Will Lead You Back’ Campaign Aims to Reconcile NPA Rebels with Families
In a heartfelt initiative, the Philippine Army’s 802nd Infantry Brigade has launched the ‘Love Will Lead You Back’ campaign, targeting active members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Leyte and Samar. The campaign, coinciding with Valentine’s Day, seeks to encourage NPA fighters to surrender and reunite with their families, emphasizing the power of love…
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Two New People’s Army Rebels Killed in Samar Skirmishes
In a series of confrontations in the mountainous region of Sto. Niño village, Paranas, Samar, two members of the New People’s Army (NPA) lost their lives on February 5, 2025. The Philippine Army disclosed the incident on the following day, noting that the identities of the deceased rebels remain unknown. The initial clash occurred at…
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Bishop Santos Prays for Justice and Healing in Kuwaiti Child Murder Case
Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo, a key figure in the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, has expressed his deep sorrow and offered prayers for both the murdered Kuwaiti child and the Filipino worker accused of the crime. In a heartfelt statement, Santos emphasized the need for the community to unite in prayer and reflection…
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OPAPRU Encourages Bicol Local Leaders to Establish Peace Panels for Insurgent Dialogue
In a significant move towards peace, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) has called on local government officials in the Bicol region to set up local peace panels. This initiative, highlighted during a media orientation at Hotel Sentro in Legazpi City, aims to facilitate the surrender of insurgents by…
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