Quezon towns General Nakar and Infanta have been declared as free from the presence of the communist New People’s Army, the Philippine Army said. | JEMendozaINQ
MANILA, Philippines — Quezon towns General Nakar and Infanta have been declared as free from the presence of the communist New People’s Army, the Philippine Army said on Thursday.
The local governments of General Nakar and Infanta on Monday held a ceremonial signing in General Nakar Municipal Hall and Infanta Municipal Covered Court, respectively, attended by key officials.The programs included signing a “pledge of commitment” as well as the redeclaration of the Communist Party of the Philippines, its armed wing NPA, and political wing National Democratic Front as persona non grata in the said towns.
“These milestones are a testament to the effectiveness of the continuous and focused localized peace engagement efforts with our key stakeholders and security partners in the area,” said Second Infantry Division Commander Roberto Capulong in a statement.
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