Bukidnon: The provincial government of Bukidnon on Wednesday affirmed its commitment to support former rebels by outlining new agriculture and economic policies for their reintegration.

According to Philippines News Agency, Governor Rogelio Neil Roque, during a peace summit, highlighted opportunities in coffee farming and trade for former rebels. The provincial government regards its Coffee Roadmap as a long-term program aimed at aiding their reintegration. Roque stated that this program is one of several alternatives offered, in addition to existing national government initiatives.

"I encourage the FRs (former rebels) to help as one community to overcome poverty," Roque said. He was a key speaker at the Former Rebel and Peacebuilders Summit, organized by various government agencies. During the event, the former rebels, also known as 'friends rescued,' participated in the recitation of the 'Panumpa sa Pakig-Unong' (Peace Covenant).

The pledge, led by Maj. Gen. Michele B. Anayron Jr., commander of the Army's 4th Infantry Division (4ID), symbolized the former rebels' commitment to turn away from armed struggle and embrace peace, unity, and nation-building together with the government and the Filipino people.