President Marcos Jr. approves two-year extension for rebel amnesty program

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President Marcos Jr. approved a two-year extension for the government's amnesty program for communist rebels. The National Amnesty Commission proposed the extension to accommodate more applicants, as the program gained momentum after initial organizational phases. Congress must still concur with the proposal. The program, which began in late 2023, has seen over 16,000 former rebels apply. Amnesty does not cover serious crimes like terrorism or war crimes.


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