TACLOBAN CITY, Nov. 21 -- A total of 116 former rebels (FRs) from Matuguinao, Samar have formally applied for amnesty after completely abandoning the communist ideology.

The former rebels filed for amnesty during a two-day orientation and intake activity organized by the Local Amnesty Board (LAB) - Catbalogan, in partnership with the 43rd Infantry Battalion and the local government of Matuguinao.

The activity that concluded in Barangay Mabuligon on Thursday was led by Mayor Aran Boller.

The LAB secretariat provided a comprehensive briefing on the government's amnesty program, including step-by-step procedures from initial application to endorsement to the Office of the President.

The panel also clarified which offenses are covered by ...