DAVAO CITY – The Davao Region received the Gawad Parangal Award during the 6th Founding Anniversary of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on December 6, 2024. The award recognizes the region’s remarkable strides in promoting sustainable peace and security, establishing it as a benchmark for resilience and progress in Mindanao. This … [Read more...] about Davao Region lauded for peace and security achievements
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Governor Oaminal receives Gawad Parangal for advancing peace and development in Misamis Occidental
DAVAO CITY – Governor Henry S. Oaminal of Misamis Occidental was honored with the Gawad Parangal by the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) for his transformative leadership in fostering peace and development in the province. The award was presented during the 6th NTF-ELCAC Founding Anniversary held on Friday at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. … [Read more...] about Governor Oaminal receives Gawad Parangal for advancing peace and development in Misamis Occidental
Senate lauds OPAPRU’s peace efforts, approves Php7-billion budget for 2025
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
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