PRESIDENT Marcos on Monday expressed optimism in ending insurgency in Northern Samar, citing government’s effort to end local armed conflict in the region.
“Yes, I am, very (optimistic) because I have seen the progress report. It’s getti ng better and better,” the President Marcos told reporters.
“Not as much now, not as chaotic as before, and there are still encounters but not as much—large numbers and their organization is already falling apart,” h added.
The Chief Executive pointed out that the progress to ensure Northern Samar is insurgency-free was sufficient as he cited that the goals set by his administration will be achieved within the set schedule.
“So, I think the progress is sufficient. And, I think we will be able to do it in the schedule that we have given ourselves,” he added.
President Marcos said earlier said Northern Samar may be insurgency-free by the end of last year, citing the reports of local authorities and the military on the dwindling numbers of insurgents in the region.
