Government Gains Ground

in Peace and Development Campaign

June 18, 2025

The national government’s peace and development efforts are delivering tangible results, with 5,455 barangay infrastructure projects completed and 1,690 former rebels reintegrated into peaceful civilian life.

These milestones mark a double victory: underserved communities are finally receiving essential development, while former combatants are embracing a future free from armed violence—clear proof that the whole-of-nation approach is working.

As of June 13, 2025, a total of 5,455 out of 6,045 projects under the Barangay Development Program (BDP) for fiscal years 2021–2024 have been completed, reflecting a 90.2% completion rate. These projects include farm-to-market roads, potable water systems, school buildings, health stations, and rural electrification—basic services that directly address the root causes of insurgency.

“This is not just about building infrastructure; this is about delivering justice,” said Usec. Ernesto Torres Jr., Executive Director of the NTF-ELCAC. “Every completed project is a promise fulfilled. It’s one less reason for our people to feel forgotten or to turn to armed resistance.”

Meanwhile, under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP), 1,690 former rebels—comprising 1,037 ex-New People’s Army (NPA) members and 653 Militia ng Bayan—have received government assistance as of April 30, 2025. Support includes housing, livelihood training, firearms remuneration, and reintegration services tailored to each beneficiary’s needs.

“Reintegration is a cornerstone of sustainable peace. Through E-CLIP, we help our fellow Filipinos reclaim their dignity, reconnect with their communities, and reject the lies of violent extremism,” Torres emphasized.

The Barangay Development Program (BDP), a flagship initiative of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), provides funding support to each cleared barangay previously affected by the CPP-NPA-NDF. These funds empower local governments to implement programs that directly uplift communities long neglected by conflict.

NTF-ELCAC assures the public that it remains fully committed to completing the remaining projects and ensuring that all qualified former rebels receive the support they need.

“Peace is a shared responsibility. Every road paved, every school built, and every life restored brings us closer to our goal of a truly peaceful and developed Philippines,” Torres concluded.

Both BDP and E-CLIP are core components of the national government’s whole-of-nation approach to achieving lasting peace and inclusive development, free from the influence of the CPP-NPA-NDF.