More than 200 rebels and supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People’s Army–National Democratic Front (CPP–NPA–NDF) have returned to the fold of law through the government’s Transformation Program.
In a ceremony held in Casiguran, Aurora on Tuesday, Oct. 28, the former rebels publicly denounced the CPP-NPA-NDF and pledged their full commitment to help in the government’s peace initiatives.
The event also featured a government service caravan offering programs and services on health, employment, fisheries, and livelihood support, along with the distribution of grocery packs from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, as well as the on-site processing of amnesty applications which drew 16 applicants.
During the ceremony, Col. Robert Petate, director of the Philippine National Police in Aurora, reassured the rebel-returnees that the government will fully support their transition to peaceful and productive civilian life.
