Military told: Be 'peacemakers' amid internal conflict

by Philippine News Agency - Catherine S. Valente

Feb 18, 2024 12:15 am

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the military to take a new approach in addressing internal conflict, encouraging them to become 'peacemakers' even as they fight rebel groups.

Speaking to troops during his visit to Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, on Friday, Marcos cited the need for the government forces to seek peace as much as possible to avoid possible armed conflict with insurgents.

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