Military, police, and Coast Guard officials in Western Visayas convened on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, to discuss and solidify plans for achieving a state of Stable Internal Peace and Security (Sips) in the region.
EXCHANGE. University of the Philippines Visayas Chancellor Dr. Clement Camposano (left) hosts a dialogue with Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in Region 6 officials at the Miagao, Iloilo campus on Oct. 29, 2021. He said UP welcomes all ideas and communication even if the State University does not agree with all of them. (Photo courtesy of Clement Castigador Camposano Facebook) MANILA - The recent dialogue between the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in Region 6 (RTF-ELCAC 6) was an opportunity to exchange ideas and promote freedom of expression. As for those who opposed the talk, a former UP student who joined and eventually turned her back on the New People's Army (NPA) had this to say in response to their negative reactions: What's wrong with the dialogue? "NTF-ELCAC not welcome? So, who's welcome?" asked Alma Gabin, a former NPA cadre and organizer in Eastern V
EXCHANGE. University of the Philippines Visayas Chancellor, Dr. Clement Camposano (left), hosts a dialogue with Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in Region 6 officials at the Miagao, Iloilo campus on Oct. 29, 2021. He said UP welcomes all ideas and communication even if the State University does not agree with all of them. (Photo courtesy of Clement Castigador Camposano Facebook) MANILA - The recent dialogue between the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and the Regional Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict in Region 6 (RTF-ELCAC 6) was an opportunity to exchange ideas and promote freedom of expression. As for those who opposed the talk, a former UP student who joined and eventually turned her back on the New People's Army (NPA) had this to say in response to their negative reactions: "What's wrong with the dialogue?" "NTF-ELCAC not welcome? So, who's welcome?" asked Alma Gabin, a former NPA cadre and organize