NTF-ELCAC stands with Task Force Vice Chair Sec. Año

March 20, 2025

The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) firmly supports National Security Adviser (NSA) Secretary Eduardo M. Año as he clarified his position during the public hearing of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations today. Sec. Año's commitment to truth, justice, and the rule of law, as exemplified in his speech, mirrors the same commitment and principles upon which our task force operates.

Secretary Año has dedicated over four decades to public service and consistently upheld the Constitution and demonstrated unwavering allegiance to the chain of command across multiple administrations.

In the task force, his guidance has been instrumental in advancing our mission to eradicate local communist armed conflict and promote lasting peace in the Philippines.​

His strategic vision continues to be pivotal in implementing our whole-of-nation approach that fosters collaboration among various sectors to address the root causes of conflict.​

We are hopeful that his clarification today has emphasized that his singular role was ensuring that the situation did not escalate into a national security concern. ​Even so, we are ever vigilant of the developing situation, especially as the enemies of democracy will capitalize on the confusion to sow further division among the people and our government.

The NTF-ELCAC knows all too well the challenges posed by disinformation campaigns that target public officials and agencies that have consistently shown their non-partisan bias. These vile efforts undermine the integrity of our institutions and hinder our collective pursuit of peace and development. We stand with Secretary Año in confronting these unfounded allegations and remain steadfast in our dedication to transparency and accountability.​

Undersecretary Ernesto C Torres Jr

Executive Director

NTF ELCAC