Nafarrete urges dialogue over selection as commencement speaker
Philippine Army chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete has called for dialogue following student protests against his selection as a commencement speaker at West Visayas State University. Students opposed the invitation citing allegations of human rights abuses, while the university administration defended the choice.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights tensions between academic freedom, student activism, and institutional ties to the military in the Philippines.
ILOILO CITY – Philippine Army commanding general Lt. Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete urged graduating students of West Visayas State University (WVSU) to have an open dialogue over his selection as commencement speaker.
Attempts to balance the perspectives of the military official, the protesting students, and the university administration.
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