Conrado Balweg
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.
Conrado Balweg | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 29, 1942 |
| Died | December 31, 1999 (aged 57) 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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