The Senate approved on Monday, Jan. 24 three House concurring resolutions granting amnesty to members of two Muslim rebel groups and the Rebolusyunaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade. With 18 affirmative votes, no negative vote, the Senate
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Published May 19, 2021, 6:22 PM
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 19 adopted four resolutions supporting the grant of amnesty to members of four rebel groups, thus, putting in near realization President Rodrigo Duterte’s peace program that will reintegrate those affected to civilian life.
House Concurrent Resolution 12, 13, 14 and 15 received unanimous support although a handful House members thumbed down HCR 13 and 15.
Majority Leader and Leyte 1st District Rep. Martin G. Romualdez lauded fellow lawmakers for helping the country pursue peace by voting for the adoption of the legislative measures. HCR 12 granting amnesty to members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was adopted with 192 “yes” votes; zero “no” and one abstention.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra
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Guevarra had earlier directed the DOJ’s National Prosecution Service (NPS) to do an inventory of cases that are under preliminary investigation or are already filed in court against persons affiliated with rebel groups.
Last February, President Duterte issued four proclamations that grant amnesty to members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa ng Pilipinas/ Revolutionary Proletarian Army/ Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPMP-RPA-ABB), and former rebels of the communist terrorist group.
The President has also created a commission that will receive and process applications for amnesty as well as determine whether applicants are entitled to amnesty under the proclamations.
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