Army remains focused on attaining lasting peace

From the Philippine Information Agency (Feb 3): Army remains focused on attaining lasting peace

The Philippine Army vows to continue its effort to attain lasting peace.

Major Ray Tiongson , Public Affairs Office head of the 3rd Infantry Division, Philippine Army said that  with the leadership of 3ID Commander Brig. General Harold Cabreros, they are committed to work together to secure and advance the gains in peace and security in the countryside.

This, he said, is possible through the concerted effort of the government troops, including those from the Philippine National Police and other stakeholders.

Tiongson said that last year, 67 members of the New People’s Army, 44 of whom were from Panay Island and  23 were from Negros Island,  have abandoned their armed struggle and joined the mainstream society.

In addition, six NPA members were arrested through the AFP-PNP joint enforcement operations and there were also four body counts as a result of the encounters.

 On the other hand, Cabreros has reminded all the unit commanders to remain focused on securing and advancing peace and security and adhere to the principles human rights and rule of law.

He also called on them to enhance partnership with the stakeholders in order to cultivate the culture of peace that will renounce armed violence.

http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/991454485882/army-remains-focused-on-attaining-lasting-peace