DWDD: SEEKING PEACE | Ceremonial Oath Taking and Turn Over of Firearms of CNTs in Batangas

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service Radio Website (Aug 14): SEEKING PEACE  |  Ceremonial Oath Taking and Turn Over of Firearms of CNTs in Batangas

 

TANAUAN, Batangas (DWDD) – A simple Ceremonial Oath Taking and Turn Over of Firearms of former Communist Terrorist was held today, August 14, 2018 at the Satellite Office of the Presidential Adviser for Southern Tagalog, at A Mabini Avenue in Tanauan, Batangas

This is part of the realization of the call of President Rodrigo Duterte for a united country.

 

The event was highlighted with the surrender of thirteen (13) insurgents who have decided to lay down their arms and return to the folds of the law. Their desire to become part of society once again is a manifestation that the government and the communities collective efforts to reach to our brothers and sisters in the Communist front is finally succeeding. This event is a critical step towards the eventual dismantling of the Communist terror front not only Southern Tagalog but optimistically, in other parts of the country as well. 

In times like this, it is of utmost importance that we stand united and show our returning brothers that the government is willing to assist them in their ensuing reintegration to our communities through sustainable programs and services.

 

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary for Special Concerns Jose Antonio R Hernandez gave the Welcome Remarks while Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Ano led the Oath of Allegiance.

Also in attendance were Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Carlito Galvez Jr.; Batangas Governor Hermilando I mandanas; Presidential Adviser on Souther Tagalog Secretary Jose Maria Nicomedes Hernandez; and Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. AES / LQG / MCAG

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