BAGUIO CITY: July 15 was a special non-working holiday in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Secretary Jesus Dureza speaking a day earlier here for the CAR anniversary gave premium to unity among Cordillerans to advance the long-sought dream for autonomy. “The Cordillera people need to unite for that dream for autonomy,” he said, also citing this year’s celebration: “CAR@30: A Celebration of Cordillera Unity”. But no one from among the supposed prime movers for self-rule – the Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CPLA) – showed up hinting that there is no unity among Cordillerans. Ronald Balao-as as “unified CPLA” chairman.

Source: Manila Times July 15, 2017 14:15 UTC