links: http://www.afp.mil.ph/index.php/8-afp-news/531-afp-facilitates-former-rebels-tour-in-manila
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is facilitating the tour to
Manila of 683 former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels from different parts
of Eastern Mindanao that started Tuesday, 06 February 2018.
The first batch composed of 215 former
rebels (FRs) arrived at Villamor Air Base, Pasay City on Tuesday to
start their three-day tour. They flew from Davao City via two Philippine
Air Force C-130 aircrafts.
The Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for
Civil-Military Operations, OJ7, AFP led the tour of FRs in Luneta Park
and Intramuros as part of their historical and heritage trip.
On Wednesday, 07 February 2018, a welcome
ceremony was held in Camp Aguinaldo led by General Rey Leonardo
Guerrero, AFP Chief of Staff. They also got a chance to interact with
other former NPA members who now work for peace and development. A visit
to Malacañan Palace to meet the President is also part of the
educational tour.
The tour concludes on 08 February 2018 as
the FRs will return to Davao City via C-130 aircrafts. The schedule for
the other batches of FRs will be determined later on by the Appointments
Office of the President.
The AFP is tasked to assist former rebels
in this worthy initiative by the President. Our soldiers are committed
in empowering our brothers and sisters who used to take part in NPA’s
criminal activities, to now take part in building a nation of peace for
progress and development.
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