Regions
First 3 houses for ex-rebels in Samar town completed

TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte: At least three houses for former members of the New People's Army (NPA) have been completed during the first six weeks of construction in the interior town of San Jose de Buan in Samar province, a Philippine Army official said.

Brig. Gen. Lenart Lelina, 801st Infantry Brigade commander, said the houses are part of the 17 units funded by the provincial government with the help of private donors.