No more crawling in the jungle: Former rebels now enjoy ‘unrestrained’ life’ after laying down arms
BALER, AURORA — Pedro and Marshall (not their real names) were forced to live as nocturnals when they were still members of the Communist Terrorist Groups (CTG) based in this province. […]
Former rebels begin peace journey
PALAYAN CITY, NUEVA ECIJA — Forty-eight former members of the communitst terrorist group (CTG) have undergone here in Fort Magsaysay a seven-day peace orientation activity jointly organized by the OPAPRU and the AFP 7th Infantry [...]
Localized Peace Engagement in Central Luzon enters phase 2; RTF-ELCAC to focus on terrorism awareness among youth, students
PASIG CITY– The Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in Central Luzon (RTF-ELCAC 3) will continue to provide sustainable livelihood opportunities, lectures on terrorism awareness, and skills training for former rebels. [...]
Central Luzon highlights effectiveness of Whole-of-Government approach in dealing with CTG
PASIG CITY — The Duterte Administration’s Whole-of-Nation Approach has been highly effective in addressing the communist insurgency in Central Luzon, as it is helping to bring increased peace, security, development and stability in communities once [...]
Peace adviser condemns Maguindanao, Samar attacks; calls on Filipinos to rally behind government’s peace agenda
PASIG CITY (14 February 2022) — Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Secretary Carlito G. Galvez Jr. vehemently condemned two separate armed attacks that led to the death on Saturday, February 12, of nine [...]
PH gov’t pushes for conduct of LPE; most effective approach in talking peace with CTG
PASIG CITY (31 January 2022) — The Philippine government is batting for the continued implementation of localized peace engagement (LPE), as this is the most effective approach in addressing the decades-long communist insurgency in the [...]
LPE, best way of dealing with the CTG — Galvez
METRO MANILA (27 January 2021) – For Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity Carlito G. Galvez Jr., localized peace engagement (LPE) is the best way of dealing with the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG). [...]
The Duterte Administration’s peace agenda: Six years of pushing forward the comprehensive Philippine peace process
DAVAO CITY — In his inaugural address in 2016, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assured the Filipino people that his “administration is committed to implement all signed peace agreements in step with constitutional and legal reforms.” [...]
OPAPP, DND turn over housing units to IPs affected by armed conflict
TALAINGOD, DAVAO DEL NORTE — It was a dream come true for members of this indigenous people’s tribe who will finally have their own homes, and an emotional occasion for everyone attending the momentous affair. [...]
Philippine Peace Process milestones take center stage in Pre-SONA Forum
CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY — Over the past five years, the Duterte Administration has been relentless in pushing forward the comprehensive Philippine peace process and realizing the commitments made by the national government under all [...]
We must protect our youth against CTG influence — Galvez
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA (22 JUNE 2021)— The country’s shift to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the government’s presence in the digital sphere and enabled it to educate and empower [...]
OPAPP condemns spate of NPA atrocities in Luzon
PASIG CITY (9 JUNE 2021)— The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) condemned the recent attacks perpetrated by members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) in Luzon, [...]
Galvez: Health crisis will not prevent government from serving the people
TALAINGOD, DAVAO DEL NORTE (September 29, 2020) — “COVID-19 cannot stop us from serving the people.” This was underscored by Presidential Peace Adviser Carllito G. Galvez Jr. as he led the groundbreaking ceremony for a [...]
Philippine peace process has transformed more than 15,000 lives
METRO MANILA, (22 July 2020) — The Duterte administration’s steadfast commitment to honor all signed peace agreements with internal armed groups across the country has led to the transformation of around 15,000 former combatants into [...]
Central Luzon Anti-Insurgency Task Force throws full support behind NAP COVID-19 Phase 2
METRO MANILA, (20 July 2020) — The Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (RTF-ELCAC) in Central Luzon has pledged to fully support the implementation of the second phase of the National Action [...]
Galvez to Communist: Stop the lies, violence in these trying times
PASIG CITY (March 23, 2020) – Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. urged the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) to show humanity in light of the ongoing COVID-19 health [...]
OPAPP condemns NPA atrocities amid unilateral ceasefire
PASIG CITY (March 20, 2020)— Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. condemned the communist rebels for the killing of two civilians on the first day the unilateral ceasefire declaration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte [...]
DND, DILG, OPAPP ink tripartite MoA to implement PAMANA projects
CAMP AGUINALDO, QUEZON CITY (March 11, 2020) — The Department of National Defense (DND), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), and Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) signed Tuesday a [...]
OPAPP to CPP-NPA: Stop using ‘child-warriors’ to fight your war
PASIG CITY(February 25, 2020) — Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez Jr. has denounced anew the devious and inhumane tactic of the Communist Party of the Philippines – New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) of recruiting children [...]
OPAPP condemns NPA ambush on rebel returnee in Sorsogon
PASIG CITY (23 FEBRUARY 2020)— The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process has vehemently condemned the killing of rebel returnee Antonio Benzon, Jr. by members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New [...]
