Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur, OPAPRU launch Hamugaway Peace Center
TANDAG CITY, SURIGAO DEL SUR—In a concerted bid to finally put an end to armed conflict, the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity [...]
BARMM’s remarkable economic growth, transformation of former combatants, success of localized peace engagements highlighted at Mindanao Development Forum 2024
DAVAO CITY—The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity, cited (OPAPRU) the remarkable economic growth that is taking place in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the amazing transformation of [...]
‘Government will honor and fulfil remaining commitments under peace agreements’ – PBBM SONA 2024
PASIG CITY—–“Government will honor and fully comply with its remaining deliverables under these agreements,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., remarked, as he emphasized his administration’s steadfast commitment in fulfilling the national government’s commitments under all [...]
Peace and Development Center: A symbol of peace in Aurora
BALER, AURORA — This day marked a major milestone for this province, as it launched its first Peace and Development Center here in Baler on July 17. The Peace and Development Center’s launching was led [...]
15 ex-rebels from Agusan del Norte seek amnesty under OPAPRU’s LCT-FISU Mindanao
DAVAO CITY — In a groundbreaking move towards bringing genuine peace, social healing, and reconciliation in Mindanao and across the country, 15 former rebels (FRs) from Agusan del Norte applied for amnesty on Monday, June [...]
Whole-of-society approach, key to Zambo del Sur’s insurgency-free status
PAGADIAN CITY — Zamboanga del Sur celebrated on Sunday, April 21, its third year of being declared as “insurgency-free,” which is a testament to the effectiveness of the whole-of-society effort to finally put an end [...]
OPAPRU does not condone anomaly on cash grants for decommissioned MILF combatant transitional cash aid; to initiate an investigation
PASAY CITY – Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., on Tuesday, February 20, said the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), which oversees the implementation of the country’s comprehensive [...]
Peace adviser meets with Northern Luzon Command; vows to intensify the implementation of the Transformation Program for former rebels
CAMP AQUINO, TARLAC CITY — In a bid to push forward the Marcos administration’s peace and security agenda in the region, top officials of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity [...]
Amnesty, final step in the transformation journey of former revolutionaries
PASAY CITY – Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., underscored on Tuesday, February 6, the importance of granting amnesty to members of revolutionary groups who have committed crimes in [...]
Galvez: No corruption in MILF decommissioning process
PASAY CITY – Presidential Adviser on Peace Reconciliation and Unity Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. vehemently denied on Tuesday, February 6, that there is corruption involved in the decommissioning process of Moro Islamic Liberation (MILF) [...]
Galvez: 2023, a very fulfilling year for the PH peace process
MANILA – Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Sec. Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. described 2023 as a “banner year” for the comprehensive Philippine peace process, which is a testament of [...]
Galvez lauds HoR for adopting resolutions granting amnesty to former rebels
PASIG CITY — Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. on Friday, December 15, lauded the House of Representatives for approving four House Concurrent Resolutions (HCR) that grant amnesty to former rebels. […]
Peace Adviser: No preconditions for future peace discussions with CPP-NPA-NDFP
PASIG CITY, December 1, 2023 – In the spirit of goodwill, Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., reminded the supporters of the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army and National Democratic Front [...]
Statement of Sec. Isidro L. Purisima, Acting Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity on the recent CTG attack in Las Navas, Northern Samar
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) vehemently condemns the attack carried out by the communist terrorist group in Brgy. Magsaysay, Las Navas, Northern Samar on June 3. […]
Marcos Admin determined to sustain the gains of peace in Mindanao – OPAPRU
DAVAO CITY – The Marcos administration continues to build on the gains of the comprehensive Philippine peace process by sustaining its momentum and pushing forward with the implementation of all signed peace agreements. This was [...]
Transformation Program: Empowering FRs as agents of peace and development
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – At first glance, Noel Legaspi looks like a popular anime character with his brightly dyed, brushed up hair and colorful headband. […]
National Amnesty Commission, NBI sign MOA to facilitate amnesty applications of FRs
PASAY CITY (16 May 2023) – The national government is determined to help former rebels (FRs) fully reintegrate into mainstream society and rebuild their lives as peaceful and productive citizens of society. This, as the [...]
Top CPP-NPA-NDF leaders are welcome to participate in local peace dialogues — OPAPRU
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Presidential Peace adviser Isidro Purisima said high-ranking leaders of the Communist Party of The Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF) are welcome to join local peace dialogues, as he urged them to [...]
OPAPRU kicks off planning workshop on Transformation Program for FRs in Davao Region
DAVAO CITY — The national government’s efforts to put an end to the decades-long communist insurgency got a major boost as peace stakeholders gathered here on Wednesday for a planning workshop on the Transformation Program [...]
Contract signing formalizes engagement of FRs to help in the implementation of the NTF-ELCAC Transformation Program
PASAY CITY – Former rebels, now referred to as friends rescued (FRs), signed on Monday a contract with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), which officially makes them members [...]