MANILA – The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) on Thursday condemned the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) for rejecting the amnesty offer extended by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during his second State of the Nation Address.
In a statement, NTF-ELCAC Executive Director Ernesto C. Torres Jr. said the offer of amnesty is aimed at achieving lasting peace and reconciliation and will provide an opportunity for those involved in armed conflict to lay down their arms and return to the mainstream of society and contribute to nation-building.
"Their (CPP-NPA-NDF) refusal to accept the amnesty offer only shows their insincerity in pursuing peace and demonstrates their dedication to perpetuating an outdated, violent, and bloody ideology," Torres said.
The NTF-ELCAC called on remaining members and sympathizers of the CPP-NPA-NDF to reconsider their stance and embrace the path to peace. (PNA)
