22 April 2025 (Cavinti, Laguna) – The Local Amnesty Board (LAB) of Quezon, in partnership with the 202nd Infantry “Unifier” Brigade and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU), conducted an Amnesty Orientation for thirty (30) former members of the CPP-NPA-NDF. The event, held under the theme “Path to Amnesty: Orientation and Engagement for Former Rebels,” aimed to facilitate their reintegration into society and inform them about the amnesty process.

During the event, the LAB Secretariat provided a comprehensive overview of the amnesty program’s procedures to ensure that all participants clearly understood the steps involved and the objectives of reintegration.

Additionally, Atty. Rizal Thaddeus Acas, Head of the Commission Secretariat of the National Amnesty Commission, delivered an in-depth presentation on the issuance of Safe Conduct Passes, emphasizing how these passes are designed to encourage former rebels to return to civilian life safely and peacefully.

Following the intake activity, Atty. Leonel P. Cadiz of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Quezon Chapter, together with Assistant Provincial Prosecutor Atty. Jeremy Pales Montalbo, administered the oath to the amnesty applicants as part of the official proceedings.

Also in attendance were representatives from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology – Quezon: Jail Superintendent Rodante D. Oblefias and Public Administrator Jail Superintendent Ronald G. Badio, who contributed to expanding the reach of the amnesty program.

The LAB Quezon also paid a courtesy visit to Brigadier General Ronald Jess Alcudia, who expressed his strong support for the ongoing reintegration efforts. He shared his hope that successful reintegration stories would inspire more former rebels to embrace peace.

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