Conrado Balweg
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Conrado Balweg (December 29, 1942 – December 31, 1999) was a former Filipino Catholic priest and rebel who was the founder of the Cordillera People's Liberation Army, a militant group which advocated autonomy for the Cordillera region in the Philippines. He was also known by the nom-de-guerre Ka Ambo.[2]
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Conrado Balweg | |
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Born | December 29, 1942[1] |
Died | December 31, 1999(1999-12-31) (aged 57) [1] Malibcong, Abra, Philippines |
Nationality | Filipino |
Spouse | Corazon Cortel |
Children | 5 |
Ecclesiastical career | |
Religion | Catholicism |
Ordained | November 27, 1970 Pope Paul VI |
Congregations served | Society of the Divine Word |
Military career | |
Nickname(s) | Ka Ambo |
Allegiance | New People's Army (1979–1986) Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (1986–1999) |
Unit | Lumbaya Company (NPA) |
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