Philippines: AFP Vows To Protect Indigenous Peoples From Rebel Harassment

Philippines: AFP Vows To Protect Indigenous Peoples From Rebel Harassment Danilo S. Makiling, 2011   The military assured members of the Manobo and Manawa tribes that their security will be protected against possible harassment from New People’s Army rebels. 2Lt Reynaldo Cocon Jr., Assistant CMO officer of the 402nd Brigade said the indigenous peoples (IP) should trust the government so that their area will soon be developed. “When that time comes, everything will slowly go back to normal,”...

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