Upi, Isabela: Over 150 former rebels under the Cordillera Peoples Liberation Army (CPLA) are now integrated into the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) following their “graduation ceremonies” at Camp Melchor de la Cruz on Wednesday.

The “integrated graduates” were welcomed into the government force by AFP chief of staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, guest of honor and speaker, who encouraged the new soldiers to uphold the institution and help in attaining peace and unity in the Cordilleras.

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