The National Security Council welcomed the participation of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in the National Task
NSC adviser Eduardo M. Año said on Saturday that he is looking forward to working with in achieving peace and security in the country.
“We welcome the CBCP through its Episcopal Commission on Public Affairs to the NTF-ELCAC Executive Committee and we look forward to working with them in pursuing peace and development in all parts of the country, especially in conflict-affected areas,” he said.Año added that the task force is eyeing to adopt “a more moral and ethical approach” in implementing its measures in addressing“We are opening the doors of NTF-ELCAC to the Church because it has an important role to play in ending violence and terrorism in the
country. For more than 50 years, we have lived under the scourge of the communist armed conflict. With peace now in sight, the Church hasThe collaboration between the CBCP and NTF-ELCAC is part of the NSC’s plan to formulate a whole of government approach to tackling armedAño cited that CBCP would be a significant help in the development of former rebels in their reintegration in society.
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