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Church groups call for scrutiny of P8.1B NTF-ELCAC budget
Church groups Caritas Philippines and the Episcopal Commission on Social Action, Justice and Peace (ECSA-JP) are calling for a review of the proposed P8.1 billion budget for the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac).
The groups expressed alarm over continued reports of red-tagging and alleged human rights violations linked to the NTF-Elcac's operations.
They argued that peace is a result of justice, not a reward for compliance or a favor earned.
The church organizations believe that framing development assistance as a prize undermines justice, human dignity, and democratic participation.
They stated that this approach can turn public funds into tools of patronage rather than empowerment, linking aid to compliance and political favor instead of inherent rights.
The groups are concerned that this method cultivates fear and dependence, hindering lasting social transformation.
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