The Marcos administration was getting ready an amnesty package deal for communist rebels to carry them into the mainstream — a “landmark” transfer in direction of peace and improvement, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin mentioned Saturday.
Bersamin added that the amnesty program was within the works following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s announcement in his State of the Nation Address searching for concurrence for the initiative.
“In a landmark move toward reconciliation and reintegration, the Philippine government shall soon establish a new amnesty package that would allow members of non-State armed groups to relinquish their arms and return to society,” the Executive Secretary mentioned in his message in the course of the International Humanitarian Law Day which was delivered by Undersecretary Severo Catura.
Bersmin mentioned this system would supply a “dignified pathway” for the previous combatants to rebuild their lives, turn out to be productive, and contribute to society’s progress.
“More importantly, this initiative shall be a bold step toward ending the vicious cycle of violence and fostering a culture of forgiveness and unity that promotes national healing,” he added.
Bersamin mentioned the Marcos administration’s transfer to institutionalize a program to encourage the rebels to return to the fold of the regulation reveals its adherence to worldwide humanitarian legal guidelines (IHL), which promotes peace and sustainable improvement.
“The Philippines embraces IHL as a cornerstone for human rights advocacy in the midst of such challenging circumstances,” he mentioned.
“In its adherence to IHL, the State acknowledges its duty to protect civilian populations and non-combatants from harm at all times, and to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need. This commitment lays the groundwork for a safer environment where human rights are respected, and innocent lives are safeguarded,” Bersamin added.
The official assured the administration would proceed to watch real consultations and hearken to affected communities to know their wants.
“These consultations empower local voices and promote socio-economic development in marginalized communities, acting as deterrents against the allure of extremist ideologies,” Bersamin mentioned. — LDF/DVM, GMA Integrated News
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