03 September 2026 (San Fernando, Bukidnon) – The Local Amnesty Board of Cagayan de Oro (LAB CDO) awards a total of One Hundred Thirty Six (136) Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) to former members of the CPP NPA NDF during an SCP Turnover Ceremony highlighted with the theme “Paglaum sa Kalinaw : Usa ka Bag-ong Pagsugod” held at the Municipal Covered Court, Barangay Halapitan, San Fernando, Bukidnon.

All SCP recipients filed their applications for amnesty through the 89th Infantry (Makatao) Battalion of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division PA, under the command of LTC Antonio G. Bulao PA. Of the Two Hundred Seventy-Two (272) amnesty applicants referred by the battalion, a total of Two Hundred Twenty-Two (222) have already been issued with SCPs – the highest of all the Philippine Army units who have submitted amnesty applications before LAB CDO.

The SCP recipients come from the areas of San Fernando, Valencia and Cabanglasan all of Bukidnon Province, with a huge majority coming from the IP communities. The strong support of the local government units have been crucial in the success of peace and reintegration initiatives in the province with local chief executives playing vital roles in the sustainment of all peace-building endeavors. The protection and respect of IP rights has always been in the forefront of the government’s efforts towards unity and reconciliation.

A presentation on the salient points of the SCP was given prior to the awarding ceremony to properly orient all recipients on its inherent privileges and limitations. Food packages from the local government were also distributed.

BGEN. Christopher M. Diaz PA, Commander of the 1003rd BDE PA is the Guest of Honor. Also in attendance are PCOL Oliver Navales-Provincial Director of the Bukidnon PPO together with representatives from the Municipal Governments of Valencia and San Fernando, the DILG Bukidnon and the Municipal IPMR.

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