MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces chief of staff Gen. Andres Centino backs giving amnesty to former members of the New People's Army, saying other approaches in eradicating the longest-standing communist insurgency in the world should also be explored. 'I have advocated that other approaches of the government in dealing with insurgency should be considered, such as giving amnesty,' Centino said in a statement as he noted that some NPA members are apprehensive about surrendering due to their pending cases in court.

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