President Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order forming the National Amnesty Commission, a government body which is tasked to forge peace with various groups in the country.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in a briefing announced that Duterte has approved the creation of the commission, which will consist of seven members. This includes a chairperson and two regular members whom he will appoint.
The chiefs of the Department of Justice, Department of National Defense, Department of Interior and Local Government, and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity will serve as ex-officio members of the commission.
The primary task for the commission will be processing applications and identify those who are qualified to be granted amnesty.
“Yung amnesty po, parang hindi nangyari ang mga bagay-bagay na nagawa ng ibang grupo na usually nagiging krimen ng rebelyon,” Roque said.
