𝗡𝗧𝗙-𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗔𝗖 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

June 19, 2024

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) acknowledges and respects the decision of Vice President Sara Duterte to resign from her roles as co-Vice Chairperson of NTF-ELCAC and Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).

Her leadership and unwavering commitment to the mission of NTF-ELCAC have been instrumental in advancing our collective goal of achieving lasting peace and development in the Philippines.

Vice President Duterte’s tenure as co-Vice Chairperson has been marked by significant progress in our efforts to address the root causes of insurgency and promote sustainable peace in conflict-affected areas.

Her dedication to the task force has resulted in numerous successful initiatives and operations that have strengthened the resolve and capacity of our communities to stand against insurgency. Her leadership has also emphasized the importance of education as a vital component in combating insurgency.

As Secretary of DepEd, she spearheaded various programs aimed at improving the quality of education and making it more accessible, thereby addressing one of the key factors contributing to local conflicts.

The NTF-ELCAC expresses its deepest gratitude to Vice President Duterte for her invaluable contributions and leadership. We wish her success in her future endeavors and are confident that she will continue to serve the Filipino people with the same passion and dedication.

The task force will ensure a seamless transition and remain focused on its mandate to end local communist armed conflict through inclusive development and genuine reforms.

USEC ERNESTO TORRES, JR.

Executive Director, NTF ELCAC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NTF-ELCAC MEDIA BUREAU

Ref: Joel M. Sy Egco

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