Many ex-rebels yet to apply for government amnesty

ILIGAN CITY, LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — Two months after its rules were out, many former communist and Moro rebels have not availed of the government’s amnesty program, although officials were optimistic the number of applicants could significantly increase. Through its nine Local Amnesty Boards (LABs) throughout the country, the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) has