Manila, April 11 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday signed a memorandum order (MO) authorizing the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) to issue safe conduct passes for former rebels applying for amnesty.

The ceremonial signing of MO 36 was held at Camp BGen. Gonzalo H. Siongco in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao.

In a keynote speech, Marcos said the signing of the memorandum order is a testament to the administration's commitment to unity and healing of the nation, as it paves the way for the reconciliation with former rebels.

This, as he lamented that "one of the saddest episodes" in the Philippine history is the infighting among Filipinos because of different political ideologies.

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