The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) welcomes the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 83 by the Office of the President, formally adopting the National Action Plan for Unity, Peace, and Development (NAP-UPD) 2025–2028.

 

As the country’s strategic blueprint to end the Communist Party of the Philippines–New People’s Army–National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) insurgency and local armed conflict, the NAP-UPD affirms the government’s commitment to a whole-of-nation approach in addressing the root causes of violence and instability, and in building inclusive and sustainable peace.

 

The DILG, as a key member of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), expresses its full support for the implementation of the Action Plan. We are committed to helping lead and coordinate its rollout in partnership with local government units and other stakeholders, and to institutionalize localized peacebuilding initiatives that are responsive to each community’s context.

 

We likewise urge all LGUs to align with the NAP-UPD’s goals, localize peace and development strategies, and contribute to monitoring, coordination, and feedback mechanisms as provided under the Circular. Let us work together to transform vulnerable communities into resilient, empowered, and conflict-free areas.

 

With this development, the DILG reiterates its resolve to champion unity, justice, and peace as we collectively pursue a more secure, just, and hopeful Bagong Pilipinas.