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14March
Only 1,258 MILF members beat the deadline for filing amnesty
- Mar 14, 2026
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From the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), at least 638 members also filed for amnesty as the deadline concluded, the data added.
The combined amnesty application from the MILF and MNLF, both erstwhile rebel groups as they separately signed peace agreements with the Philippine government, totaled to 1,896, A Mindanews report said, Thursday.
As of March 4, the commission exceeded its initial target of 10,000 applications as the number of amnesty aspirants reached 11,818 including members of the CPP-NPA-NDF.
“This milestone demonstrates the public’s trust in the fairness, transparency, and accessibility of the amnesty program,” Leah Tanodra-Armamento, NAC chairperson, said in a statement.
Kulayan stressed that with an amnesty grant, it restores the civil and political rights of the grantee.
The list of those who will qualify for amnesty will be submitted to the Office of the President for final approval, he told MindaNews in a text message.
Crimes covered by amnesty include, among others, rebellion or insurrection, sedition, and illegal possession of firearms, ammunition or explosives, provided that these crimes or offenses were committed in furtherance of, incident to, or in connection with the crimes of rebellion or insurrection
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