The Philippine government is now pursuing a comprehensive peace and development plan that may probably replace the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), a top police official said on Monday, Feb. 5. But PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda, Jr. also rejected the proposal...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Sunday, February 4, said he disagrees with the recommendation of United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Opinion Irene Khan that the Philippine government to abolish the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict...
Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday, February 4 rejected the call of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to dismantle the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) saying it is “supremely presumptuous.” Marcos noted that Khan never visited the villages that are under...
UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan (File photo) The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) was furious at the recommendation made by United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to abolish the already "outdated" anti-insurgency group. NTF-ELCAC Executive Director...
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...
United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan (third from left) with past and present Makabayan bloc lawmakers (Facebook) Members of the Makabayan bloc gave two thumbs up on Friday, Feb. 2 to the recommendation of United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene...
While the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) is open for reform, it would not be proper to abolish it now. United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan meets key officials of the National Security Council (NSC), the National Task Force to End Local Communist...
United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur Irene Khan has recommended to the Philippine government the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) to "allow for more inclusive peacemaking platforms," with "genuine whole of nation approach to peace." Khan...
A China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel appears to grab a Filipino fishing boat from a Filipino fishermen off Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales on Jan. 12, 2024. The Philippine Coast Guard said the CCG directed the crew of the boat to return the sea shells he gathered back into the sea. (Courtesy of Wilfredo...
United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan (Courtesy of Khan / X) The visit of United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) Irene Khan to the country this week will enable the government to showcase to the international community its initiatives to protect...
NTF-WPS spokesperson Jonathan Malaya (Screenshot courtesy of PTV livestream) Chinese maritime forces have departed Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, the National Task Force for West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) confirmed on Monday, Dec. 18, as it dispelled rumors that the foreign boats and ships were...
(File image) The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) applauded the House of Representatives (HOR) on Friday, Dec. 15, for its concurrence with the amnesty proclamations issued by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for former members of rebel groups. The HOR has adopted...
