Manila, May 29 -- Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento said Friday its online Transformation Program - Navigation Information System (TP-NAVIS) will soon be launched to ensure every possible government assistance is provided to former rebels (FRs) who have voluntarily surrendered.

In a statement, Sarmiento said digital platforms like the TP-NAVIS are crucial to prevent the duplication of services and interventions being provided to FRs.

He also said the system will enable partner agencies, especially provincial governments, as frontline peace managers, to respond more effectively and efficiently.

"In building lasting peace, we must move beyond one-time interventio...