Amnesty grant for ex-‘Reds’ gets 23-0 Senate approval.

The Philippine Senate has unanimously approved a resolution granting amnesty to former members of the Communist Party of the Philippines, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines, and the New People's Army. The Senate voted 23-0 in favor of House Concurrent Resolution No. 20, which provides amnesty for former members who have committed crimes in line with their political beliefs. The move is expected to benefit around 3,000 former members, with additional applicants from over 17,000 surrenderers and 22,000 individuals who withdrew support from the groups. The amnesty covers crimes related to insurrection and rebellion under the Revised Penal Code and special penal laws.

March 13, 2024
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