Tag page - National Task Force to End Local Communist Conflict (NTF ELCAC)

Senators on Friday, Feb. 2, gave mixed reactions to the recommendation of United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). Khan said that this is to "allow for more inclusive peacemaking platforms," with a...

Groups of teachers and students on Thursday, May 11, expressed concerns about the appointment of Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte as the co-vice chair of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC). Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte (ALI...

Senator Robinhood "Robin" Padilla on Monday, July 18 said Philippine communist rebellion is a local issue, not an international one. Padilla stressed this as he threw his full support behind localized peace talks with communist rebels. He also voiced his support for institutionalizing the National...

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) expressed its support to the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) following recent calls to cut the budget and defund the anti-insurgency task force. TESDA SECRETARY ISIDRO LAPEÑA (MANILA BULLETIN) In...