14 September 2026 (Davao City, Davao del Sur) β The Local Amnesty Board in Davao (LAB-Davao) successfully conducted its 11th Conference on Monday, 14 September 2026, at Paglaum Hall, Headquarters of the 1003rd Infantry βRAPTORβ Brigade, Philippine Army, in Barangay Malagos, Davao City.
The conference focused on the review, evaluation, and deliberation of amnesty applications in accordance with the policies, rules, and procedures of the National Amnesty Commission (NAC). The proceedings were conducted to ensure that each application received a fair, objective, and comprehensive assessment consistent with established guidelines.
Leading the proceedings was LAB-Davao Vice Chairperson and Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP)βDavao City Chapter President Atty. Ferdinand M. Taglucop. He was joined by Department of Justice (DOJ) Alternate Member Atty. Joseph M. Apao; Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) representatives BGen. Christopher M. Diaz, and alternate member Capt. Donn Maco O. Preza; Philippine National Police (PNP) Alternate Member and Davao City Police Office City Director PCol. Peter Madria; and Office of the City Mayor Alternate Member Atty. Jonah Margarette F. Presto.
The Board examined Twenty One (21) applications presented, deliberated and endorsed its recommendations in accordance with established procedures. During the conference, the Board also approved the schedule of succeeding conferences to ensure the timely and orderly disposition of pending applications and sustain the momentum of the amnesty program in the Davao Region.
The 11th conference was hosted by LAB Member BGen. Christopher Diaz, Commander of the 1003rd Infantry Brigade, whose support provided a conducive venue for the Boardβs proceedings.
The successful conduct of the 11th Conference reaffirms LAB-Davaoβs commitment to a transparent, fair, orderly, and responsive amnesty process in support of lasting peace and national healing.
