Manila, Oct. 30 -- The local government of Silago, Southern Leyte is expecting to attract more investors following the formal declaration of a Stable Internal Peace and Security Condition (SIPSC) in the area.

Mayor Lemuel Honor said the peace milestone paves the way for economic growth and development, as the town is now more conducive for investment, tourism, and livelihood activities.

"We were the last municipality in Southern Leyte to be affected by the (communist) New People's Army (NPA). We are the largest town in the province by land area, and it is now evident that there is no NPA presence even in our upland areas," Honor said in a statement on Thursday.

The declaration was officially announced during a ceremony at the Silago Mu...