{"id":147776,"date":"2018-01-21T06:14:23","date_gmt":"2018-01-21T11:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=147776"},"modified":"2018-01-21T06:14:23","modified_gmt":"2018-01-21T11:14:23","slug":"pres-duterte-welcomes-two-npa-surrenderees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/01\/21\/pres-duterte-welcomes-two-npa-surrenderees\/","title":{"rendered":"Pres. Duterte welcomes two NPA surrenderees"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DAVAO CITY —<\/strong>\u00a0President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday vowed an inclusive government for all as he welcomed two New People\u2019s Army (NPA) rebel returnees.<\/p>\n

During the presentation of the NPA rebels at Matina Enclaves here, the chief executive pledged that NPA surrenderees would be welcomed and accepted.<\/p>\n

President Duterte expressed his gratitude to the two former rebels for deciding to surrender to government.<\/p>\n

At the same time, Duterte appealed to the former NPA members for their continued support to his administration.<\/p>\n

For his part, the president assured the rebel returnees of government\u2019s protection and assistance as they begin to immerse in the civilian way of life.<\/p>\n

In previous statements, President Duterte had urged members of the NPA to surrender, vowing to provide them with houses and jobs.<\/p>\n

He earlier declared that it is his obligation to protect the rebels who will surrender to the government.<\/p>\n

Each of the former rebels was given a transitory housing unit, cash and financial assistance, food packs, and a smart phone.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, President Duterte reiterated his desire for peace, noting that the war between the government and the communists has went on for an extended period of time.<\/p>\n

According to the President, the economy in Mindanao, as well as in the whole country, would improve once peace is achieved.<\/p>\n

He recalled that in his years as the mayor of Davao City, his friendship with the communist rebels was forged by the shared experience of poverty.<\/p>\n

The President referred to this as a common ground in understanding ideology and social issues.<\/p>\n

Duterte however said that as a President, addressing the country\u2019s national security is his top priority and sought for the communists\u2019 understanding.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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