Manila, Sept. 13 -- The National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) will focus on providing infrastructure and basic services to communities emerging from decades of armed conflict.

NTF-ELCAC Executive Director Danilo Pamonag said in a news release over the weekend that he would work with national government agencies, local government units, civil society organizations and communities to support the development of former conflict areas.

"The thrust places greater emphasis on ensuring that communities emerging from decades of armed conflict do not simply remain peaceful, but are provided with the infrastructure, basic services, livelihood opportunities and responsive governance necessary to prosper," the NTF-ELC...