69 children of ex-CPLA join AFP

From the Philippine Information Agency (May 17): 69 children of ex-CPLA join AFP

CAMP MECHOR DELA CRUZ, Gamu, Isabela – Some 69 sons and daughters of the Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CPLA) who have undergone the 6-month military training are now joining the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

The trainees, who graduated recently, were beneficiaries of the government’s integration program for former rebels.

Private First Class Rochelle Tawagon, who topped the training, is proud to join the military organization.

She vowed to fulfill the mission and vision of the armed forces and apply the knowledge and training she learned in the army camp.

On the other hand, Ifugao governor Denis Habawel, who acted as guest speaker during the graduation ceremony, has commended the effort of the government in pushing for lasting peace through the integration program.

Habawel also acknowledged the leaders of the Cordillera Forum for Peace and Development (CFPD) for their support in the integration program.

He likewise advised the new soldiers to adhere to the discipline they learned inside the camp.

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