DAVAO CITY --- The Senate on Tuesday approved the proposed Php7.094 billion budget for the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) for fiscal year 2025. The OPAPRU is mandated to manage, direct, integrate, and supervise the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Process through promoting and reinforcing reconciliation and unity … [Read more...] about Senate lauds OPAPRU’s peace efforts, approves Php7-billion budget for 2025
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4ID troops seize firearms, mortar, and discover arms caches in Caraga
DAVAO CITY -– Troops from the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division recently seized five firearms, a mortar, and additional war materiel following the surrender of communist terrorist group (CTG) members and the discovery of arms caches in the Caraga region. Acting on tips from former CTG members, troops from the 75th Infantry Battalion, along with the 3rd Special Forces Battalion … [Read more...] about 4ID troops seize firearms, mortar, and discover arms caches in Caraga
90 former rebels begin new lives in Surigao Sur
DAVAO CITY --- —Ninety former rebels started their journey toward a peaceful life after being welcomed back to society during a ceremony on October 30, 2024, at the Governor Vicente T. Pimentel Multi-purpose Hall. The event, organized by the Local Government Unit of Surigao del Sur and the 4th Infantry Division, celebrated their return and aimed to encourage others in the … [Read more...] about 90 former rebels begin new lives in Surigao Sur