Tag: reintegration

  • Senator Legarda Advocates for Robust Reintegration Programs for Pardoned OFWs from UAE

    Senator Loren Legarda has called for comprehensive support and reintegration programs for the 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were recently pardoned in the United Arab Emirates. Speaking on January 8, 2024, Legarda emphasized the importance of equipping these workers with the necessary skills and livelihood opportunities to help them reintegrate into society effectively upon…

  • Philippine Government Commits to Repatriating and Reintegrating 220 Pardoned OFWs from UAE

    MANILA – The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has pledged to facilitate the return of 220 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who were recently granted clemency by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The DMW announced its commitment to not only bring these workers back to the Philippines but also to help them reintegrate into society through…

  • 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…

  • Mary Jane Veloso Returns Home; Philippine Government Enhances Support for OFWs and Seafarers

    Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker, returned to the Philippines after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Her arrival, just before Christmas, marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts by the Philippine government to safeguard its overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Veloso was arrested in 2010 with…

  • Mary Jane Veloso’s Homecoming Highlights Philippine Government’s Commitment to OFWs

    Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino migrant worker, returned to the Philippines after nearly 15 years of detention in Indonesia for drug trafficking. Her arrival just before Christmas marked a significant moment in the ongoing efforts of the Philippine government to support and protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families. Veloso was arrested in 2010…

  • AFP Chief Urges Remaining Communist Rebels to Surrender on CPP’s 56th Anniversary

    On the occasion of the 56th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), General Romeo Brawner Jr., the chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has issued a call for the remaining insurgents to lay down their arms. This appeal comes as the CPP and its armed wing, the New…

  • Two NPA Commanders Surrender in Eastern Samar, Hand Over Arsenal

    In a significant development in the fight against insurgency, two high-ranking members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Eastern Samar have surrendered to the Philippine Army. The surrender took place on December 1, 2024, in Borongan City, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s efforts to quell communist rebellion. The commanders, whose identities remain…

  • 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,…

  • Three NPA Rebels Surrender in Agusan del Norte, Hand Over Weapons

    In a significant move towards peace, three members of the New People’s Army (NPA) have surrendered to the military in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. The surrender took place on Monday, and was confirmed by the Philippine Army on Tuesday. Lt. Col. Mark Tabon, who leads the 29th Infantry Battalion, greeted the former rebels, known…